The Official Community for Tennessee's Democrats
Summit Classes and Activities
|
|
||
|---|---|---|
| VAN Training | Learn how to use Votebuilder (VAN), the voter file interface
that ensures the State and County parties and candidates have
state-of-the-art tools necessary to win elections. Learn how to
create phone banks, walk lists, and targeted mailers. Training Led By: Demiktric Biggs, Devin Brady, and Justin Wilkins |
|
| Moving the Agenda (Lobbying) 101 | A legislative skills training workshop that includes an
overview of how the TN General Assembly operates; a discussion of
the current political and legislative climate in Tennessee; and
practical tips for lobbying and having effective meetings with
elected officials. Training Led By: Marge Davis |
|
| New Media Outreach | Twitter, Facebook, ning, and tndp.org all are avenues to
disseminate information efficiently, become aware of current
issues, and network with other Democrats across the state. Learn
how these technologies can be used effectively to promote your
message and build a strong campaign. Training Led By: Ben Katz |
|
| Grassroots Organizing | Campaigns are won by the candidate who knocks on the most doors
and makes the most phone calls. Learn how to build an effective
grassroots campaign and mobilize the volunteers needed to carry out
these efforts and win elections. Training Led By: Jennifer Buck Wallace |
|
| Fundraising 101/FEC | Fundraising is one of the most significant components of any
successful campaign. This workshop will offer fundraising ideas and
some easy-to-apply principles to improve your skills. In addition,
you will receive a brief overview of important FEC rules and
regulations that you'll need to know for your campaign. Training Led By: Matt Langley |
|
| Training on Youth Outreach | The youth of today are the future leaders of tomorrow. This
class will offer some simple ways to engage and motivate young
people tog et involved in politics and make a difference. Training Led By: Seanna Brandmeir & Steve Turner |
|
| Basic Computer Skills | A successful County party, grassroots movement, or campaign is
dependent upon basic computer knowledge and access to the Internet.
This Class will help you set up your own email account and teach
you how to use it most effectively. We also will discuss how to use
the TNDP website to create groups and connect with others in your
part of the state. Training Led by: Janet Meeks |
|
| Candidate 101 | Are you interested in running for office or exploring your
options therein? Are you interested in recruiting candidates from
your community for the 2010 elections? If so, this class will
explore the traits and skills that define successful candidates and
discuss recruiting strategies. Training Led by: John Faill |
|
|
|
|
|---|---|
| Fiery Gizzard | The Fiery Gizzard trail is one of the most diverse and
beautiful in Tennessee and has been ranked as one of the top
twenty-five backpacking trails in the U.S. by Backpacker magazine.
Join local hiker, Jim Parrott, on a hike featuring cascading
streams, numerous waterfalls, panoramic overlooks, extremely rocky
gorges, gentle slopes and lush woodlands. Hike is rated easy to
moderate. Duration: 3 hours Cost: None Days Available: Both |
| St Andrews | Sky high trees. Blueberry lined woodland paths leading to
sweeping valley views. Swimming holes. The 265 students who attend
St. Andrew’s-Sewanee School enjoy a world apart from the hustle
and bustle of urban and suburban life. Transformed from the Colmore
Farm to St. Andrew’s School in 1905, generations of students from
around the world have lived and learned amongst the natural beauty
and Spanish colonial architecture of the campus. Come enjoy a
historic tour of the campus, including St. Andrew’s Chapel and
the new McCrory Hall for the Performing Arts, or take a leisurely
stroll along one of the many trails which wind their way all over
the campus perimeter. 12 miles of trails from a 15 min. hike to a 2
1/2 mile hike down into Shakerag Hollow. The Mountain Lion Loop
Trail map and information on St. Andrew's-Sewanee School will be
available at registration. Hikes will be "on your own" however, we
will meet at the SAS Quad with your host, Debbie Cleek, on the
campus for a short historical overview of the campus
beforehand. Duration: Varies Cost: None Days Avaliable: Both |
| Scenic Wonders Tour | Vistas, Landmarks, and Waterfalls: Scenic Driving Tour of
Southeastern Cumberland Plateau. All Saints Chapel to Foster Falls,
enjoy local landmarks on a leisurely bus tour of the area. Duration: 2 hours Cost: None Days Available: Both |
| University Tour | The University of the South, known simply as "Sewanee" by its
faculty,students and friends, is located 6 miles from Monteagle on
a 13,000 acre domain. Founded in 1857, the distinctive campus
architecture borrows from the Gothic tradition of Oxford and
Cambridge with native sandstone buildings, garden pathways, and
soaring bell towers. Join University faculty/staff for this campus
tour and a walk through the history of the only university in the
nation owned and governed by Dioceses of the Episcopal Church Duration: 2 hours Cost: None Days Available: Both |
| Walking Tour of Monteagle Assembly | Enjoy an afternoon stroll in historic Monteagle Sunday School
Assembly. The Assembly Grounds established in 1882 as a Chautaqua,
"a place where members and guests gather in the summer for
fellowship and spiritual and intellectual growth." Enjoy Victorian
cottages, wooden walking bridges and a bit of history. Duration: 2 hours Cost: None Days Available: Both |
| Highlander Folk School | Over the years,Highlander Folk School played an important role
in many political movements, including the Southern labor movements
of the 1930s and the Civil Rights Movement of the 1940s-60s. Hosted
by the Cumberland Center for Justice & Peace, we will meet at
May Justus Library. Join Scott Bates, an active Highlander Folk
School member until it closed in Monteagle in the mid-60s, as he
walks us through the history of the school, beginning with May
Justus's involvement with Highlander. This is a walking tour of the
former Highlander site. Duration: 2 hours Cost: None Days Available: Sat |
| Tracy City Tour | Visit historic Tracy City founded in the middle 1800's with
strong ties to the pioneer settlers of the Swiss Colony in Grundy
County. Tour includes Dutch Maid Bakery, Tennessee's oldest family
owned bakery est.1902; a walk through local history at Flury
General Store est. 1905; Maruggs, the only US company still making
curved hickory snaths for European style scythes; and an elegant
English high tea served at Tea on the Mountain. Duration: 2 hours Cost: $10-$20 Days Available: Sat |
| Yoga Classes | Forget about politics for just one hour! Helen Stapleton,
certified yoga instructor since 2005 and Democrat since birth, will
be offering a yoga class where you can stretch, strengthen,
balance, and relax! I teach an all-levels, all-ages class, and can
offer variations and different versions of every pose to suit every
participant. Wear comfortable, stretchy clothes; I have mats. Duration: 1 hours Cost: None Days Available: Both |
| Golf - Sewanee or Tims Ford | Choose from the beautiful 9-hole course in Sewanee on the
campus of the University of the South or the Jack Nicklaus
Signature Course at Tims Ford in Winchester. Tee times
required. Duration: 2 or 4 hours Cost: $20/9holes or $52/18holes Days Available: Both |
| Climbing Wall | Located at Mountain Outfitters across the street from the
Smokehouse. A good rainy day activity. Duration: Optional Cost: None Days Available: Both |
| Winery-tasting/music | Monteagle Winery, located across the street from the
Smokehouse, offers free wine-tastings and winery tours all day
long. Hours: Saturday, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. and Sunday, noon - 6
p.m. Duration: Optional Cost: None Days Available: Both, Music Sat. 1-5 |
| Grundy Lakes | Grundy Lakes is the site of the Lone Rock Coke Ovens where
locally mined coal was converted into coke by convict labor until
1896. The coke ovens remain intact and can be viewed, as well as
the lakes built by the CCC in the late 30s. The Tennessee Coke,
Iron and Railroad Company was the forerunner of US Steel and
started here in Tracy City. Hike is ranger-guided and is rated
easy. Duration: 1.5 hours Cost: None Days Available: Sat 2:15 |
| Stone Door | Located near Beersheba Springs, this hike is named for the
Great Stone Door, a 150-foot deep crevice at the crest of the
Cumberland Plateau. This hike is ranger-guided and is rated easy to
moderate. Duration: 2 hours Cost: None Days Available: Sat 2:15 |
| Tims Ford | Easy four mile hike from picnic area to Weavers Point and back.
Hike will begin at 2:00. The trail is paved and would be ideal for
all family members. There are some expansive views of the lake and
local wildlife. Contact Joan Hartvigsen (931) 962-0811 Duration: 2 hours Cost: None Days Available: Sun |
| Winchester International Dogwood Festival | This year's festival honors Japanese culture. In its 5th year,
the festival celebrates Franklin County's flowering dogwood
industry. More new dogwood varieties have been developed and named
by nurserymen in Franklin County than anywhere in the world. A
quick 18-mile drive down the mountain to Winchester takes you to
this annual event featuring arts and crafts, plant auction, food
vendors, nursery vendors and 2 stages of entertainment. www.winchesterdogwoodfestival.com Duration: Varies Cost: None Days Available: Sun |
© 2010 Paid for by the Tennessee Democratic Party. Not authorized by any candidate or committee. | Ground Rules|
