Have you ever thought about running for office, but needed to know more? Two veterans, The Hon. Betty Knight, former Platte Country Commission and the Hon. Carol Marinovich, former Mayor/CEO of the Unified Government of Wyandotte Co, KS and Kansas City, KS will lead a one-day boot camp.

The boot camp is nonpartisan. It is women-centric, but open to all. During the session you will:

• Make a personal assessment of readiness to run;
• Identify a race that meets your personal passion and interest;
• Learn campaign logistics including characteristics of an effective mailer, strategy for absentee voters, and election day operations;
• Develop a fund-raising strategy;
• Articulate your campaign platform;
• Leverage the media; and
• Practice speech skills.

Date: Saturday, September 15, 2012

Time: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 or 5:00 p.m.

Location: 215 West Pershing, 6th Floor, Kansas City, MO 64108 (across from Union Station)

Cost: $125 includes all materials plus light lunch and chocolate.

For more information contact Julie Warm, Ph.D at 816-235-5371 or warmj@umkc.edu