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You’re invited to the 1st Annual Greater Hampton Roads Democratic & Activists Summit 2017
The Wind at our Backs: Harnessing Our Winning Momentum
Sunday, April 30, 2017
9:00AM-4:00PM
Hampton High School
1491 W. Queen Street, Hampton VA 23669
(Followed by Happy Hour with a Purpose with Candidates)
Sponsored By Leonard A. Bennett & Dr. Drina A. Northam
Proudly hosted by your local Democratic committees:
Norfolk — Virginia Beach — Hampton — Newport News — Suffolk — Portsmouth -Chesapeake – James City — York/Poquoson — Williamsburg — MatthewsGloucester — Hampton Roads Young Democrats — Virginia Beach Young Democrats & College Democrats
The local Democratic committees of Hampton Roads are sponsoring this first region-wide summit for Hampton Roads. The summit will feature training for candidates and activists on important topics such as messaging, fundraising, field organizing and social media. Elected officials will be on hand to discuss what it’s like to both campaign and serve. The summit is an opportunity for Democrats and progressives throughout Hampton Roads to improve our efforts through coordination and information sharing.
Registration – $10.00 includes Continental Breakfast & Box
Lunch – To Register Click here
https://secure.actblue.com/contribute/paqe/ghrsl7
Open & Closing Plenary Sessions
Working with the Democratic Party & Hampton Roads Voting Habits
How to serve on Boards & Commissions, Voter Registration &
Restoration of Rights updates
Local Progressive Groups Collaboration Panel
Confirmed to date: Peninsula Voices For Change, Indivisible, Together
We Will Hampton Roads, Norfolk Sister Resisters
How to use election data: Shyam Raman, Deputy Data Director for
DPVA, will be available all afternoon to talk about VAN/Vote Builder.
(2) Training Tracks- Open to all
Candidate & Campaign Management Track (CCM)
Flying High: A look at campaigns from the 30,000-foot level
It Pays To Be Smart: Fundraising and compliance
The Real Story: Messaging that matters
Volunteers, Party Members & Grassroots Activists Track (VPG)
From the Front Door to the voting booth: Effective field programs that
make a difference
Winning Online: Social media and digital tools for today’s political efforts
The Power of Organizing: Communities fighting back
Authorized by the Greater Hampton Roads Black Democrats