Candidate Training!

It's that time again. Final filing deadlines loom for local elections. Running for office this year? or thinking about the next cycle? Consider a brief candidate training with a local organization. Many groups offer these nuts and bolts crash courses in running a campaign. Even Counties and Cities often have one on the financial aspects of the camping, correct filing of papers and keeping track of your finances for reporting, so you don't get into trouble.

There are some longer training programs as well, but these are costly and time consuming. Not to say they are not well worth the price. For instance, the Emerge, Democratic women's training course is nine weekends in as many months, and is all inclusive, with intensive tutorials and practice sessions on everything from fundraising to mail and media programs,.

The Marin Women's Political Action Committee is offering a 2 hour program that will try to point you in the right direction in many of these same areas. No, you won't learn everything. but you will have an idea of where to go, who to look to for help, and with our helpful handouts, be somewhat more prepared to tackle your campaign.

You will also meet fellow local candidates and elected officials, the editorial page writers of the local newspapers, who do endorse, and some campaign pros. All will be available to talk to you about your particular needs.

This event takes place at the McInnis Golf Club restaurant, 350 Mcinnis, San Rafael, on Tuesday, August 14, from 5:30 to 8:30. Dinner is provided as well, and there is some time for mingling beforehand and asking questions afterward. For $35 it is well worth the cost. And it's fun too!

Join us won't you, by rsvping at bmatas8139@aol.com  or online at www.mwpac.org