Campaign 101
April 26, 2025
Campaign 101: Run! Join a Team! Make a Difference!
A Day of Learning for Women of Southern Iowa (and Beyond)
Have you considered running for an office or board, now or in the future, or just want to learn what’s involved? Are you interested in being on a campaign team? If the answer to any of these questions is Yes, this workshop is for you!
Women of southern Iowa (or beyond), come to Ottumwa on Saturday, April 26, to be inspired and learn from experienced campaigners and officeholders.
Suggested donation is $25.
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WHAT: Campaign 101: Run! Join a Team! Make a Difference!
WHO: Women of Southern Iowa (or beyond) interested in running for office or working on a campaign
WHERE: Temple of of Creative Arts, 529 E Main Street, Ottumwa, Iowa
WHEN: Saturday, April 26, 2025, 8:30 am to 3 pm
AGENDA:
8:30–9:00 am REGISTRATION
Continental breakfast
9:00 am
WELCOME AND INTRODUCTIONS
9:30 am
GETTING ON THE BALLOT FOR LOCAL RACES OR BOARDS
Taking the mystery out of Step One.
9:45 AM
KEYNOTE: IOWA VALUES ARE DEMOCRATIC VALUES
10:00 am
DECIDING TO RUN
What to consider when making the important decision.
10:45 am
BREAK
10:45 am
PANEL: I AM NOT A CANDIDATE, BUT MY FUTURE INCLUDES THOSE PLANS
Building your network and resume.
12:00 pm
LUNCH
12:30 pm
CRAFTING AND DELIVERING YOUR MESSAGE
Address voters like a pro.
1:30 pm
BREAK AND NETWORKING
2:00 PM
PANEL: WOMEN WITH CAMPAIGN EXPERIENCE
What I learned as a candidate.
2:45 PM
CLOSING ADDRESS: WHAT’S IN IOWA’S FUTURE?
3:00 PM
DISMISS
Evaluation forms, feedback, networking.
Questions? Contact Us at idpwomenscaucus@gmail.com
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