Candidate College

SARASOTA COUNTY CIVIC LEAGUE IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE USF Sarasota-Manatee INSTITUTE OF PUBLIC POLICY AND LEADERSHIP is proud to present the 2012 CANDIDATE SCHOOL. To Register and pay online via paypal or credit card, click here

You may register by calling Kim Noyes at 925-2970 or by email at sarasotacountycivicleague@gmail.com

Would you like to be:

• A better Citizen/voter?
• Involved in someone’s campaign?
• A campaign Manager?
• An actual Candidate now or in the future?

Approximately every two years at the beginning of an election year, the Civic League provides a workshop which caters to potential candidates running for office, campaign managers and or citizens and voters that are interested in learning more about running for office, participating in a political campaign or just learning about how to run a successful campaign.

The Civic League is dedicated to spread the word that “Good Government is Every Citizen’s Responsibility”. This workshop is invaluable when it comes to being aware of what it takes to participate in a political campaign. The Campaign School is taught by well respected grassroots leaders, former elected officials and professional political consultants. Topics presented include the following:

• Campaign Nuts and Bolts
• Framing Your Campaign Message
• How to Plan and Organize Your Campaign
• Creating a Team to Run a Grassroots Campaign
• Targeting Your Likely Voters
• Tips on Handling the Media

If you are interested in good government and have considered running for office, this program is for you.