DFA for Oregon summit with Jim Dean, Thom Hartmann and others.

"Now's the time to get your tickets for the 2006 DFO Summit. We can only fit 250, so avoid the last minute rush or that horrible feeling that it will sell out and you'll miss one of the funnest political events of the year. (Hey, if the rightwing can make up intelligence, then we can make up words!) But it really is important that you go to the DFO Summit Site or even directly to the DFA Portland Summit registration site to sign up today! Please alert any progressive groups you work for or with to contact us (jenni democracyfororegon dot org) about sponsoring a table during the event. This year's Summit is packed with great events to inspire you and kick off your summer of political activism. So plan to attend and tell your friends. There is a special offer for students and low income attendees -- only $25I for both days -- so please spread the word.

This year's Summit will feature a 2 Day DFA Training Academy and special keynote events including a luncheon with Thom Hartmann. Chairman Jim Dean will return to Oregon, and we will also welcome Secretary Bill Bradbury, Jefferson Smith, Patty Wentz, Jon Isaacs, Barb Dudley, the Oregon Voter Rights Coalition, our awesome DFA-List candidates Sal & Lew, and, (if we luck out and he comes back from the session) --- our own amazing Earl Blumenauer!"

"We talk about having the power -- now it's time to direct it toward making a difference. And the DFA Training Academy is coming to Miami, Florida on April 22nd- 23rd, 2006 to help you do just that.

Grassroots leaders are working to bring you a weekend full of campaign training, simulation, and serious fun.

Local and national experts on campaign management, field organizing, communications, and grassroots advocacy, and organization building will be on-hand to instruct and work with you one-on-one to develop the skills needed to take our country back.

This is no social get together; the training is an intensive two-day series of sessions and workshops geared toward your particular political landscape. We develop the program so you can go out and actually use the skills you learn as soon as you get home. We follow up with you to make sure you have the support you need in your communities."