OFB to hold campaign school in April

Date of release: 2/14/2008

Potential candidates looking to learn the secrets of a winning campaign won’t want to miss Oklahoma Farm Bureau’s Campaign Management Seminar April 10-11.

“This seminar continues to grow each year,” said Lori Kromer Peterson, OFB vice president of Public Policy. “Numerous elected officials previously attended the Campaign Management Seminar to gain valuable knowledge and were successful in their campaign efforts.”

Cody Lyon, director of grassroots and policy advocacy for the AFBF office in Washington, D.C., will lead participants through case study exercises, including a computer-simulated campaign, which tests the candidate’s campaign techniques, tools and methods. The candidates also will gain valuable skills in media presence when OFB Communications/Public Relations Director Sam Knipp interviews them on videotape.

Candidates for local, county and state elected offices have benefited from the seminar in recent years. Spouses of candidates, as well as campaign managers, also are welcome to attend.

The seminar will be held at the Oklahoma Farm Bureau office, 2501 N. Stiles, OKC, OK 73105.

The cost is $125 for each candidate, campaign manager or spouse without candidate, and $85 for a spouse with candidate. Farm Bureau members will receive a discount of $40 off the initial price. The fee includes two lunches and seminar materials.

Participants desiring hotel rooms during the campaign seminar are responsible for making their own reservations. Expenses for lodging are the participant’s responsibility.

Enrollment is limited! For more information on the Campaign Management Seminar, contact Ericka McPherson, OFB National Affairs director, at 405-530-2668.

Campaign Management Seminar Reservation Form