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Application for Running for Public Office

Running for Public Office
Running for Public Office, Spring 2009

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GENERAL INFORMATION
First Name *
Last Name *
E-mail Address: *
Address *
City *
State *
Zip *
Phone *
Employer of Organization or Affiliation *
Title *
Business Address
City
State
Zip
How did you hear about running for Public Office? *
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POLITICAL HISTORY
What is your political affiliation? *
Have you ever run for public office? *
yes
No
If so, when did you run and for what office?
Have you ever worked on the campaign team of a candidate for public office? *
Yes
No
If so, in what capacity?
Do you plan to be a candidate in the 2009 Primary Election? *
Yes
No
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DECLARATION OF APPLYING
In submitting this application, I affirm that I have read this complete application and that, to the best of my knowledge, the information I have given is accurate. I further understand that if I am accepted and enrolled into Running for Public Office, I will be held accountable for my participation * (Initials please)
RESUME
Please enter or copy your resume or resume highlights in the box below.*(200 words or less)
ESSAY ONE
What is your commitment to running for public office and/or serving in a leadership capacity in the electoral process in the Pittsburgh region? *(200 words or less)
ESSAY TWO
How will your participation contribute to the social or political diversity of the class? *(200 words or less)
 
* Required
COURSE DETAILS

Running for Public Office includes 42 hours of seminar, conducted in twelve consecutive Thursday sessions from 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.:

1. Jan 22 - Getting prepared for Running for Public Office
2. Jan 29 - Creating a Learning Environment for your Team
3. Feb 5 - Building your campaign team: The “Kitchen Cabinet”
4. Feb 12- Research and Message Development
5. Feb 19 - The Budget
6. Feb 26 - Fundraising
7. Mar 5 - Paid and Earned Media
8. Mar 12 - Targeting
9. Mar 19 - Direct Contact with Voters
10. Mar 26 - Recruiting and Engaging Volunteers
11. Apr 2 -  Get-Out-The-Vote
12. Apr 9 - Election Day
 

Registration is FREE

Cost for enrolling in Running for Public Office is $150 upon acceptance into the program. Tuition is due at the start of the program, and can be paid by a check made out to the Coro Center for Civic Leadership.
There are limited financial scholarships available and information about scholarships will be provided upon acceptance to the program.



Registration is FREE

Cost for enrolling in Running for Public Office is $150 upon acceptance into the program. Tuition is due at the start of the program, and can be paid by a check made out to the Coro Center for Civic Leadership.
There are limited financial scholarships available and information about scholarships will be provided upon acceptance to the program.


CONTACT INFO

Sharon Baum
Running for Public Office Coordinator
Coro center for Civic Leadership
33 Terminal Way, Suite 429A

Call 412.258.2672 for more information on the program or

Email: runningforpublicoffice@gmail.com



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