2019 Class Member NGP Links — You will be using these for fundraising training tomorrow. Please send any edits to contact@emergelouisiana.org.
Please make sure you check the homework below! For fundraising, you are asked to bring a list of 15 people. THIS INCLUDES CONTACT INFORMATION! You will be filling out a spreadsheet before we start call time. Copies will be provided. If you want a headstart, please download, fill out and print this form. If not, make sure you have this information written and with you to fill out promptly. Call Time Target Sheet
Friday, March 22nd
6 p.m. – 8 p.m. | Meet the Class Reception
The home of Maria Losavio (Class of 2018)
5826 Navaho Trail, Alexandria, LA 71301
Saturday, March 23rd
8:30 a.m. | Breakfast & check in
Holiday Inn Alexandria Downtown, Allen Room – 701 4th St, Alexandria, LA 71301
9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Training Day 1 | Creating a Budget, Fundraising & Cash Flow; Call Time as a Candidate
*Lunch served at 12:30 p.m.
Holiday Inn Alexandria Downtown, Allen Room – 701 4th St, Alexandria, LA 71301
7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. | Class Dinner
Embers Restaurant, 313 Desoto St, Alexandria, LA 71301
Sunday, March 24th
8:30 a.m. | Breakfast & check in
Holiday Inn Alexandria Downtown, Allen Room – 701 4th St, Alexandria, LA 71301
9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Training Day 2 |Earned & Social Media; Paid Media & Digital Ads; DEI Debrief
Holiday Inn Alexandria Downtown, Allen Room- 701 4th St, Alexandria, LA 71301
*Lunch served at 12:00 p.m.
Pre-Work:
- Creating a Budget, Fundraising & Cash Flow | Look at how much money was raised and spent on similar races.
- State & local candidates: Louisiana Board of Ethics database.
- Federal candidates: Federal Election Commission database.
- Call Time as a Candidate | Prepare a list of 15 people you could call and ask for money from and bring it to class. HELPFUL DOCS: 16
- Stump Speech | Write your 2-minute stump speech and be prepared to present without notes. HELPFUL DOCS: 17-18
- Earned & Social Media | Watch the Emerge America “Social Media 101” webinar if necessary.
- Earned & Social Media/Paid Media & Digital Ads | Read the local paper for a month before class.
- Paid Media & Digital Ads | Keep an eye out for political paid media and save examples.
Homework Due This Weekend:
- Campaign Nuts & Bolts | Write up a memo outlining the strategic considerations of your campaign (what makes it different), your strategic objective(s), and the tactics you plan to utilize to achieve the strategic objectives. Send a copy to your Executive Director. HELPFUL DOCS: 1-3
- Campaign Nuts & Bolts | Read through sample campaign plan and give feedback. HELPFUL DOCS: 4-7
- Messaging | Test two of your messages on two different people. What were their reactions and their feedback? Discuss on Facebook Group. HELPFUL DOCS: 8-10
- Messaging | Think about how your message would change based on who you’re running against. HELPFUL DOCS: 11-14
- Messaging | Re-write your biography so the message you most want to convey is more apparent and send it to your Executive Director. HELPFUL DOCS: 15
Hotel Block Information | Rooms are available Friday, Saturday & Sunday nights. $98/night. You have the option to share rooms with a fellow class member or not.
Holiday Inn Alexandria Downtown – 701 4th St, Alexandria, LA 71301
Phone number: (318) 541-833
Supporter Housing | Candy Christophe and Maria Losavio (Class of 2018) have opened their homes to the 2019 class members. They both have ample space. Please email Melanie if you are interested in supporter housing.
Maria: maria@losaviolawoffice.com
Candy: candychristophe4congress@gmail.com
Class Officers:
Social Chairs: Dora Lambert & Faye Matthews
The Social Chairs are responsible for setting up one social event in the month before the class.
Emcees: Megan Snider & Erica Martinez
The Emcees are responsible for introducing all the speakers on that class day. A great way to practice a valuable skill and get to know some of our speakers!
Whip: Candy Christophe
The Whips are responsible for helping the class run on time, getting classmates back from breaks, keeping speakers on time, passing out handouts, etc.
Menus
Friday Night Reception by Bouttee’s Catering | Jambalaya, Green Salad, Cheese Tray.
Breakfast by Maison Louisiane Catering | Fresh Fruit, Assorted Bagels & Cream Cheese, Assorted Breakfast Bars, Assorted Yogurts.
Lunch by The Levee Restaurant | Black Bean Burger with Avocado, Swiss, Lettuce and Tomato; Blackened Chicken or Shrimp Wrap with Roasted Corn, Sweet Potatoes, Black Beans and Ranch; BLT Sandwich with Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato, Avocado and Pepper Jack; Grilled Chicken or Shrimp Salad with Spinach, Mandarin Oranges, Pecans, Red Onion, Bacon & Lemon Poppy Seed Dressing
Attire | Attire for the weekend is business casual. Comfort + layers are key!
Carpooling | You are encouraged to carpool with your Emerge sisters to Alexandria! Please facilitate those plans on your own.
Bring from home | Notebook, pens, phone charger, headphones, uncompleted forms, tuition installments, homework, pre-work, your 2-minute stump speech.
Directions & Parking Instructions
The Holiday Inn in downtown Alexandria is in a great, centralized location. There is complimentary parking that is easy to find. Enter the parking lot on 4th Street. See map below.
