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Hi everyone - just wanted to give you all a heads up about some of the great stuff planned for next week in Austin at Netroots Nation.
Here's the description of the panel we're doing on Saturday, featuring Deputy Campaign Manager Steve Hildebrand, New Media Director Joe Rospars, Ohio General Election Director Jeremy Bird, and Deputy Georgia Field Director Joy Cushman...
Organizing for Change: An Inside Look at Obama For America's Grassroots Strategy
Sat, 07/19/2008 - 10:30am, Room 19
In this panel, you'll learn about how the Obama campaign built an unprecedented grassroots movement -- from the way the campaign uses community organizing principles in its local field operations, to the campaign's use of online tools that empower supporters to self-organize, to the training a new generation of grassroots leaders through our Organizing Fellows program. And you'll learn about why the Obama campaign is the first in a generation to pursue a 50-state strategy, engaging new people and empowering supporters from all across the country to not only win an election, but build a long-term movement for progressive change.
On Thursday, we've got some great trainings with the DNC...
The Plan: A Ground Game for 2008
Thu, 07/17/2008 - 9:00am, Ballroom E
Presented by Parag Mehta & Jason Green
Victory in 2008 will require the largest voter contact program in American history. The DNC and Obama for America have a 50-State Strategy to show up and win in every region of the country. This is a must-see presentation on the Democratic Party’s political landscape and ground game for 2008.
The Tools: Online Tools for Social Networking
Thu, 07/17/2008 - 10:30am, Ballroom E
Presented by Chris Hughes & Judith Freeman
Social networking is a critical component of Obama for America's online strategy. Learn about the social networking tools – from My.BarackObama.com to Facebook and MySpace – that turn online activists into community organizers.
The Votes: Registering to Win
Thu, 07/17/2008 - 1:30pm, Ballroom E
Presented by Jason Green & Parag Mehta
Democratic voter registrations have surged in the past six months and there is still room to grow. Learn the rules and best practices for running a successful voter registration program in your community.
The Message: Talking to Your Neighbors
Thu, 07/17/2008 - 3:00pm, Ballroom E
Presented by Chris Hughes & Parag Mehta
Direct contact with your neighbors is one of the most powerful ways grow support for a candidate. In this workshop you will learn how to use "Neighbor to Neighbor," an online tool that gives volunteers the resources to canvass effectively in their own neighborhoods. You will also learn effective techniques to get your message across to voters in your community.
We hope you can make it to these events to learn more about the campaign and how you can make a direct impact -- and we look forward to meeting folks in person in Austin...
Stay tuned for more info!