2009 YAL National Convention

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 Attendee Information:

Dress-

While attending the 2009 YAL National Convention you should plan on a "Business Casual" environment.  Slacks and a polo or shirt for the guys and dress or khakis for the girls.  That is to stay, steer clear of the jeans, baseball caps, tube tops, and t-shirts. 

Lodging-

As for the lodging, the Leadership Institute will provide dorm-style lodging with bunk beds.  Keep this in mind when you are packing and refrain from bringing your entire bedroom.  Adequate clothing, toiletries, a towel, spending money if you go out, and whatever other essentials you would bring on a weekend trip.

Travel-

Finally, if you have not already done so, please make your travel arrangements immediately. Please plan to arrive at the Leadership Institute before 6pm ET on Thursday, July 30th and depart after 6pm on Sunday, August 2nd (Monday morning suggested).  Lodging is provided Thursday through Monday morning.

The Leadership Institute's physical address is 1101 N. Highland Street Arlington, VA 22201.  You are responsible for your transportation to and from the Leadership Institute building.

 

Itinerary

DayDateTimeLecture
ThursdayJuly 30th8:00 AMAttendees Arrive at Leadership Institute
  7:00 PMRoof-top Kickoff Reception
    
FridayJuly 31st9:00 AMBreakfast
  9:30 AMIntroduction to Convention
  9:45 AMOverview of Leadership Institute
  10:00 AMBuilding Your YAL Chapter -- Chapter Plan Overview
  11:00 AMMembership Recruitment
  12:00 PMLunch
  1:00 PMHow to Host a Successful Event
  2:00 PMTaking Effective Pictures and Video
  3:00 PMBreak
  3:15 PMLiterature Layout and Design
  4:00 PMLeadership Development
  4:45 PMGuerilla Activism
  5:45 PMActivism Project -- Assignment Overview
  6:00 PMDinner and Activism Planning
    
SaturdayAugust 1st9:00 AMBreakfast
  9:30 AMActivism Project
  1:00 PMLunch
  2:00 PMActivism Project -- Present and Review
  3:45 PMBreak
  4:00 PMGenerating Media and Media Relations
  5:00 PMWriting an Effective Press Release
  5:30 PMWriting a Press Release Assignment
  6:00 PMDinner and Activism Awards
    
SundayAugust 2nd9:30 AMBreakfast
  10:00 AMDeveloping Campaign Message and Strategy
  11:00 AMCampaign Structure and Organizations
  11:30 AMBreaking Down Your District / Voter ID
  12:30 PMLunch
  1:30 PMBuilding a Fundraising Machine
  2:30 PMWriting Effective Direct Mail
  2:45 PMCandidate Development
  3:45 PMGet Out The Vote (GOTV)
  4:30 PMThe Real Nature of Politics
  5:30 PMDinner