June 21, 2019
Learn how to win elections – while
sticking to conservative principles.
Tennessee Firearms Association has offered political and candidate training to members and other interested parties. As we look forward to the 2020 election cycle, there are conservatives and true 2nd Amendment supporters across the state who are frustrated if not angry with the status quo. These individuals want to know what they can do to become more effective grassroots advocates. Many are also considering running for local and state elected positions - including positions in the Legislature.
TFA and others have arranged for several great opportunities to get that training here in Tennessee. Please take advantage of it.
The first course is one taught by FACL (Foundation for Applied Conservative Leadership) on political leadership and engagement on Saturday, July 27. TFA has offered this course in the past and TFA's current board and leaders have attended it several times. You will likely see us there again for refresher, to encourage others and to underscore that this training and understanding is important to work effectively as a grassroots advocate.
The second course is one taught by FACL also and covers campaign management training. It will be Saturday, August 24. This course is intended for anyone who is entertaining the idea or has already made up their minds to run for office. It is also critical that those who plan to work with candidates as part of their campaign teams, staff or even volunteers to have this training to better understand the process. It is truly a broad introduction. It will lay the groundwork for the follow courses in September and October which are more in depth campaign management schools.
TFA urges all TFA members and volunteers to sign up now for the July 27 grassroots course. Seating is limited to perhaps not more than 150 attendees.
Sat,
July 27. 9:00 AM -5:30 PM FACL Political Leadership School.
Topics: Real nature of politics, why educating people
is not enough, why small groups can win, the greatest lie told in politics, how
to pick a good political fight, how to run a legislative project, get a bill
sponsor and force a roll call vote, and how to hold politicians accountable.
Location: Music City Baptist Church, 7104 Lebanon Rd.,
Mt. Juliet, TN 37122
Cost: $50 Lunch included. (Early bird by July 13, 2019 at $40)
/ Students: $30 (Early bird
by July 13, 2019 at $25)
Sat,
August 24, 9 AM to 5:30 PM. FACL
Campaign Management School.
Topics: Real nature of politics, Lincoln 4-step,
campaign plans, timeline budgeting, campaign communications (Leesburg grid,
framing issues, targeting), basic fundraising, (calling, mail, email, events), and
how to set up (and tear down) your campaign.
Location: Music City Baptist Church, 7104 Lebanon Rd.,
Mt. Juliet, TN 37122
Cost: $50 Lunch included. (Early bird by August 10, 2019: $40)
/ Students: $30 (Early bird by August 10, 2019: $25)
Sept
27-28 & Oct 25-26. 4-day Leadership
Institute Campaign Academy – only $150 early bird!
Day 1: Fri, Sept. 27, 12:30 PM to 8:30 PM. Campaign Strategy. Dinner
included.
Day 2: Sat, Sept. 28, 9:00 AM
to 4:30 PM. Messaging. Breakfast and lunch included.
Day 3: Fri, Oct 25, 12:30 PM to
8:30 PM. Voter Contact. Dinner included.
Day 4: Sat, Oct. 26, 9:00 AM to
4:30 PM. Fundraising. Breakfast and lunch included.
Topics: Too many topics to list! One day of campaign training is better than
no training, but is one day really enough? This is the complete, detailed LI campaigning school
– not an overview. You normally have to
travel out of state one Saturday per month across four months to access all of
this great information. This school is only two weekends and it’s in TN!
And only $150 for early bird! You do not want to miss this!!
Location: Peytonsville Church of Christ, 4739
Peytonsville Rd Franklin, TN 37064
Cost: Early bird date is 9/14/19. All
4-days: $300. Early bird: $150! ($37.50/day, no coupon code
needed, just book early). Two-day
weekend: $180. Early bird:
$90 ($45/day, select a weekend and use coupon code: Weekend).
One day: $100.
Early bird: $50 (coupon code:
JustOne). College, high school
and middle school students are FREE if they attend all sessions. Students must call Dena at (703) 647-3559 to
arrange.
Discounted Hotel: LaQuinta Inn & Suites. 4207
Franklin Common Court, Franklin, TN. $89
+ tax. Limited rooms. Book early.
Call (615) 791-7700, ext. 5 and mention “Leadership Institute”.
NOTE: All courses have
required minimum enrollments and may be subject to cancellation if not
achieved. All courses have maximum
attendance capacity. Seats are available
on a first-come basis. FACL, LI and
hotel cancellation policies apply.
John Harris
Executive Director
Joining and supporting TFA is an investment in the
fight to restore our constitutional rights and to fight against politicians who
are willing to sell their votes and your rights to whichever business interest
gives them the most money! |
