The AIA Government Advocacy Team will sponsor a special Political Campaign Training Seminar for AIA members and guests who are considering running for public office or assisting a candidate. The seminar will take place in Chicago, Wednesday, June 9, 1–6 p.m., the day before the AIA National Convention officially kicks off.

AIA Government Advocacy Team Vice President Ron Faucheux will conduct the program, which will cover:

• Deciding whether to run—looking at all the political and personal factors
• The first 25 steps every smart candidate must take (from setting up a campaign organization to announcing your candidacy)
• Developing a campaign message—how to position your candidacy the right way
• Political fundraising—knowing how much money you’ll need, and how to get it.

The seminar is free for AIA members and guests, who must register by May 17. (If there are not enough registrants, the program will be cancelled.) To register, contact Judy Ditton, jditton@aia.org or 202-626-7515.

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