Presentation to the Texas Democratic Women

1. Being the Change in Action:Texas Democratic Women 2010 State Convention Tanya Tarr Texas AFT

2. Facts about us – As Elected Officials As Voters Organizations and Campaigns run on: People Time Money Workshop it! Questions Being the Change

3. Women as Elected Officialsand Voters

4. Women in Congress

5. Women in State Legislatures

6. Women as Governors

7. Women are increasingly represented

8. And more have Ds than Rs

11. TIME

13. Campaigns are a race against the clock. It’s all about counting: Who’s for you Who’s against you Who’s still making up their mind. Help turn strong supporters into Volunteers And sign them up as your new members! Why women are trusted messengers Adopt a Conservative Dad/Husband Program Running on TIME

14. Running on MONEY The Circle of Influence Power Ax-to-Grind Ideological Personal Candidate or Officer

15. Make the case by showing what donations buy Fundraising is an opportunity to own success! Helps make the pitch Makes the donation tangible Donors make the best super volunteers and officers Always follow up with thanks and recognition It paves the way for your next “ask” Running on MONEY, con’t

16. Workshop it! PEOPLE: Brainstorm a good opportunity to celebrate with a fellow chapter member? TIME: What would be a good first volunteer appreciate night theme? MONEY: Ask your neighbor to write a check for $100. Right now. Put this Change into ACTION!

17. Reporting back from the workshop. Questions? Don’t forget – WE have the POWER! How did we do?