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Libertarian Party of Texas



Fiscally Conservative,  Socially Tolerant
Leadership and Candidate Workshops
In our continuing commitment to win elections and grow healthy county parties, the Libertarian Party of Texas offers this series of Leadership and Candidate Workshops.   They are based on our Executive Director Robert Butler's new book, 18 Steps to Win a Local Election.

The workshops are professional, graduate school-level training on how to run a local political party, conduct outreach, recruit members, and run successful campaigns for political office. Each workshop is 3 hours in duration.  Please give us a call at (512) 758-9134 or email director@lptexas.org if you would like to schedule workshops.  They are provided at no charge to students 21 and under or monthly pledge members of the LPT.  There is a $50 suggested contribution for everyone else. 

Start Your Local Group or Campaign:
Volunteer Mgmt and Outreach

Get started with community organizing and action.

Volunteers are the energy of any campaign.  The direction they receive is vital to the success of any race.

This seminar includes how to run an effective outreach booth, manage volunteers, walk a precinct, and recruit dynamic community organizers.



Steps 1- 4 :  Effective Candidates

There is a blueprint for effective candidates.  This seminar discusses time management, choosing a campaign manager, and the habits successful campaigners establish.  The two-year candidate plan is outlined in detail.

Step 1:     Know My Compass
Step 2:     Know My Political Organizations
Step 3:     Prepare for Winning Office
Step 4:     Pick the Right Race at the Right Time



Steps 5 - 7:  Campaign Management

This is the essential seminar for anyone who wants to manage a political campaign, and for the candidates who need effective managers.

This is a nuts and bolts technical seminar that explains effective and practical organization.

Step 5:     Speak with My Priority Contacts
Step 6:     Appoint My Campaign Committee
Step 7:     Hire My Campaign Staff



Steps 8 - 11:  Fundraising and
  Financial Management

Money is often called the life blood or the mother's milk of politics.  Even though the Internet has done much to level the playing field, all campaigns are dependent upon willing contributors for the success of their races. Create an effective fundraising plan, and set goals.

Step 8:     Identify My Spending Priorities
Step 9:     Create My Budget
Step 10:   Plan My Fundraising Income
Step 11:   Control My Expenses



Steps 12 - 14:  Public Relations and Advertising

This workshop covers the ins and outs of effective free and paid media management.  That includes how to: create your campaign theme and message, write a news release, hold a news conference, craft letters to the editor, and manage your relationship with reporters. Participants will write their own release and plan a news conference during the seminar.  Maximize your resources by combining free media with paid advertising.

Step 12:   Be the Answer by Framing the Question
Step 13:   Advertise My Answer
Step 14:   Become the News



Steps 15 - 18:  Press the Flesh and GOTV

Planning your public appearances and how to maximize your door -to -door campaign for a successful Get Out the Vote program.

Election Day, and the days leading up to it, is the most important time for the campaign.  Learn what the professionals do to win on Election Day.

This seminar includes all the precinct prep, transportation, and logistical planning necessary for game day.

Step 15:   Attend Public Events
Step 16:   Go Door-to-Door
Step 17:   Get Out the Vote
Step 18:   Govern Well


Schedule
August 15, 2009         Effective Candidates
  2:00PM  -        George W. Hawkes Central Library 
  5:00PM                   101 E Abram St
                                Arlington, TX 76010

August 22, 2009         Fundraising and Campaign Mgmt.
  2:00PM  -        Looscan Neighborhood Library
  5:00PM                    2510 Willowick Rd
   Houston, TX 77027

Sept. 1, 2009             Effective Candidates
  7:00PM  -        University of Texas 
  9:30PM                   Exact Room # TBA
          Austin, Texas
                               
Oct. 6, 2009               Fundraising and Campaign Mgmt.
  7:00PM  -        University of Texas 
  9:30PM                   Exact Room # TBA
   Austin, Texas

Nov. 3, 2009             Public Relations and Advertising
  7:00PM  -        University of Texas 
  9:30PM                   Exact Room # TBA
   Austin, Texas

Dec. 1, 2009             Press the Flesh and GOTV
  7:00PM  -        University of Texas 
  9:30PM                   Exact Room # TBA
   Austin, Texas
Workshop Descriptions
Make a Contribution

These workshops are provided free of charge for students 21 and under or current monthly pledgers to the Libertarian Party of Texas.  We ask all others to help support our party by making a contribution of at least $50 per workshop.  Thank you!