Reclaim Iowa – 3rd District Democrats Workshop

Reclaim Iowa – 3rd District Democrats Workshop

Hosted by Madison County Democrats
Lunch available

Registration by email or onsite  (email by August 18 to ensure a box lunch)
Email: David McFarland ([email protected]) or Pam Deichmann ([email protected])

Target Audience:

Local Democratic Party leadership
Central Committee members
Activists across Iowa’s 3rd Congressional District

Objectives:

  • Describe key points in local democratic party development
  • Share successful party messaging strategies
  • Highlight successful and engaging Democrats’ Get Out The Vote programs.
  • Provide IDP updates including caucus updates.

Admission:  $25 (suggested)

 

“Reclaim Iowa”
Workshop Agenda

9:00-9:30  Coffee and Registration

9:30-9:45  Welcome and Announcements Michael Ramirez CD3 Chair

9:45-10:30 Chairman Rita Hart  –  “IDP Update and Caucus Planning”

10:30-10:45 Morning Break

10:45-11:30 Breakout Sessions

  • Urbandale’s Neighbor to Neighbor Program Dave & Donna Langer
  • Recruiting for Local Boards and Commission Seats & Best Practice for County Democratic Party Communications IDP Speakers
  • Talking to the person who does not agree with you… Pat Shipley

11:30- 12:00pm  State Representative Jennifer Konfrst  – “Effective Social Media Messaging”

12:00-1:15pm  Dallas Co Democrats serving lunch.

(Candidate 5 min Speeches begin at 12:30; Sign-up at Registration Table)

1:30-2:30  Breakout Sessions

  • Messages Iowans Need: Freedom & Values Matt Sinovic, executive director,
    Katy Siddall, messaging director,
  • Deep Dive into Ankeny’s Neighbor to Neighbor Program Mary McAdams
  • Tips When Using Roberts Rules of Order David McFarland

2:30-3:00pm  State Senator Sarah Trone Garriott  –  “Persuading the Independent Voter”

3:00 pm Closing