HSA holding fall election campaign school
Members encouraged to get involved in upcoming municipal and federal elections
With province-wide local elections on November 19th, and a federal election expected early in the New Year, HSA is once again offering a two-day, non-partisan campaign school to members who are planning to work on a campaign or run for office. HSA members worked on the recent provincial election in unprecedented numbers, and many of these members attended one of the three campaign schools HSA offered during the past year. Feedback from these members emphasized the value of these campaign schools in preparing members to work on election campaigns.
Dates: October 17 & 18, 2005
Location: HSA Office, 300 ... 5118 Joyce Street, Vancouver
This workshop is designed for HSA members with little or no experience in electoral politics. Preference will be given to members who have not already attended an HSA campaign school. We will focus on preparing for the November local elections, but will also discuss the anticipated federal election.
Topics will include:
- The nomination process
- Nomination campaigns
- Overview of election campaigns
- Campaign positions (who does what)
- Differences and similarities between municipal and federal election campaigns
- How to get involved
- How HSA can support you to run or work in the upcoming elections
Nomination campaigns for the elections are already underway. Election planning committees and campaign teams will be starting their work soon. NOW is the time to find out how you can make a difference in your community.
Interested members should complete the application form (below) and return it to the HSA Office (Attention: Pattie McCormack). Mail or fax your registration forms as soon as possible, and by Friday September 16, 2005 at the latest (Communications Fax: (604) 419-5197 in the Lower Mainland or 1-800-663-6119 for out-of-town). HSA will call you to confirm your registration.
For further information about the campaign school, please contact Carol Riviere, Communications Officer, at the HSA office.
Deadline: Friday, September 16, 2005