Class Information 2017-2018

SESSION 6

• Labor History presentation
• Next Steps handout
• A reading list for campaigns

SESSIOn 5

Homework

• Finish up your fundraising
• Invite family, friends, colleagues and donors to graduation
• Practice your stump speech to give at graduation.
• Decide what you will wear to graduation—something you would wear to attend a candidate forum or endorsement interview.
• Bonus: Interview a union leader about their key issues, their political program and endorsement process.
• Bonus: Volunteer to canvass with an OLCS candidate

Preparing for Endorsements

A List of Some Candidate Endorsers in Oregon

Myths and Facts about Prevailing Wage

Power, Privilege and Racial Diversity in Oregon

SESSION 4

Ward 6 by Jim Rokakis (Trigger warning: there is the N word in this article.)

Race and Economic Jeopardy for All: A Framing Paper for Defeating Dog Whistle Politics by Ian Haney Lopez

Voter Pamphlet Template

Message Box - Blank

Practice Makes for a Perfect Presentation by Jerry Weisman

Media & Messaging Presentation

Digital Media Presentation

SESSION 3

Homework Reading: Jimmy Carter

Homework: Door knock or phone bank for Measure 101 - Website and RSVP Form

2017 Elections Calendar

Voter Activation Network Presentation

Voter Contact Presentation

My Political Resume

Campaign Staff and Volunteers

Session 2

Homework Reading: Shirley Chisholm

Secretary of State Candidate Quick Guide (2016)

Fundraising Circles Handout

House Party Kit and Guidelines

The Pitch

Fundraising presentation

Session 1

Homework reading: Paul Wellstone

Your Values Your Story

Planning to Run - Critical First Steps

Candidate Bio Excercise

Planning to Run presentation