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New York Go Run 2008 Application

Get Trained. Go Run 2008.

Go Run is a two day training designed to inspire women to lead a political life and demystify the campaign process. The training provides the nuts and bolts of running for political office by focusing on the core areas of communications, fundraising, campaigning and the unique barriers that women face.

REQUIRED:

The Go Run application consists of 52 questions and requires you to upload either a current resume, an overview of your educational and work history or a bio. It should take you approximately 15 minutes to complete the Go Run application. By submitting this application, you grant The White House Project permission to use the information you submit for its business purposes.

Go Run 2008 Application

1. Please indicate the Go Run Training that you will be attending.

New York Go Run - September 19 - 21, 2008

General Information

2. First Name:*		3. Last Name:*
4. Age:*		5. Occupation:*
6. Business/Org.*
7. Primary Phone:*		8. Work Phone:*
9. Street Address:*
10. City:*
11. State:*		12. ZIP Code:*
13. Email Address:*

Training Questions

14. Go Run is aimed at increasing the number of women in the political pipeline. When do you see yourself running for office?

Within the year
Within 5 years
Within 10 years
Sometime in my lifetime

15. What motivated you to participate in this Go Run training (please answer in a few short sentences)?

16. What specific skills do you want to build upon and improve at Go Run?
Please check all that apply.

	A better understanding of the political landscape
	Fundraising
	Public speaking
	A working knowledge of the media
	Clearly expressing my stance on the issues
	Networking
	Campaign management
	Time management
	Voter turnout strategies
	Other (Please specify)

17. Which of the following election cycles do you see yourself declaring your candidacy?

Within the next 2 years
Within 5 years
Within 10 years
Sometime in my lifetime
Never

18. The political pipeline needs your energy and your talent. What most significantly increases your chances of running? Please check all that apply.

	A five year plan outlining my path to political office
	The issue I care most about is at stake
	A Mentor
	Fundraising Skills
	Campaigning Skills
	If I was asked to run for political office
	An open seat, where I would not face an incumbent
	Public Relations and Media Skills
	My children or familial responsibilities have decreased
	Other (please specify)

19. Why would you consider running for office (please check all that apply)?

	I want to promote a specific issue that I care about
	I want to represent my community
	I want to make a difference
	It would further my career
	It is a personal dream or ambition
	I was encouraged or recruited
	I want to pursue my political interests
	I want to increase the representation of women like me in our government
	Other (please specify)

20. When thinking about public office, where do you see yourself?

In local politics . Which office?
In local politics moving towards statewide politics . Which office?
In statewide politics . Which office?
In statewide politics moving towards national politics . Which office?
In national politics . Which office?
In local politics, then statewide moving towards national politics . Which office?
Don't know yet

21. Please provide short answers for the following questions:

What do you think you can bring/add to the new women’s political movement?

What do you see in the future for women’s political leadership?

How will attending this training benefit your goals?

22. How involved have you been in the following volunteer organizations/groups (leadership role, involved regularly, involved sporadically, not at all involved)?

Political Parties

Labor Unions

Business Groups

Parent-Teach/Education Organizations

Civil or Human Rights/Justice/Peace Organizations

Faith-Based Organizations

Community/Neighborhood Organizations

Women’s Organizations

Other, Please Specify

23. Which of the following forms of political activism have you engaged in during the last year?

	Voted
	Contacted an elected official
	Registered voters
	Contributed money or time to a campaign or cause
	Worked on an issue campaign
	Attended a city council or school board meeting
	Spoke on behalf of myself or a group in the state legislature
	Spoke on behalf of myself or a group at the U.S. Congress in Washington, D.C.
Other, Please Specify

24. We live in a country where there has never been a woman president or vice president. Yet, a majority of Americans would vote for one. Do you expect a woman to be President within the next ten years?

Yes
No
Don't know

25. How concerned are you about balancing family, public life, professional life and professional life?

Very concerned
Somewhat concerned
Neutral
Not at all concerned

26. Do you have experience working with and utilizing the media?

Yes, a great deal
Yes, somewhat
Neutral
No, none
N/A

27. Are you comfortable with public speaking?

Yes, a great deal
Yes, somewhat
Neutral
No, not comfortable
N/A

28. Do you have experience with fundraising?

Yes, a great deal
Yes, somewhat
Neutral
No, none
N/A

29. Are you comfortable with fundraising?

Yes, a great deal
Yes, somewhat
Neutral
No, not comfortable
N/A

30. Do you have experience working on campaigns (i.e. voter registration, Get Out The Vote, door knocking, phone banking etc.)?

Yes, a great deal
Yes, some
Neutral
No, none
N/A

31. Are you comfortable working on campaigns?

Yes, a great deal
Yes, somewhat
Neutral
No, not comfortable
N/A

How likely are you to run for office?

Very Likely
Somewhat Likely
Likely
Not Likely
Unsure

Demographics

To better server the needs of all women, please tell us about your background. Again, this information is confidential and only used for training and planning purposes. Questions are in random order.

32. How would you describe your political affiliation?

Democrat
Republican
Independent
Green
Working Families Party
Socialist
I do not identify with any party
None
N/A
Other (Please specify)

33. How do you identify?

African American / Black
Asian American
Caucasian / White
Native American / American Indian
South East Asian / Indian
Pacific Islander / Native Hawaiian
Latina / Hispanic
Other (Please specify)

34. How would you characterize your income?

Less than $30,000
$30,000 - $50,000
$50,000 - $75,000
$75,000 - $100,000
More than $100,000

35. How do you identify?

Heterosexual
Gay
Lesbian
Bisexual
Transgender
Queer/Questioning
Other (Please specify)

36. What best describes your level of education?

Some High School
High School Diploma or GED
Some College
College Graduate
Some Graduate School
Advanced Degree

37. Do you have children?

Yes
No

38. If yes, do they live with you?

Yes
No

39. If yes, are they school aged?

Yes
No

40. Are you married or partnered?

Yes
No

41. How supportive is your partner of your political ambitions?

Very Supportive
Supportive
Neutral - Unsure
Unsupportive
N/A

Logistics

42. Do you have any dietary restrictions? Please describe:

Vegetarian
Vegan
No pork
Non Dairy
Kosher
None
Other (Please specify)

43. Is English your first language?

Yes
No (Please specify)

44. Are you willing to carpool to Go Run with other women from your area?

Yes
No
Maybe, depending on the distance

45. I am not able to attend the training unless I have a ride.

Yes
No

46. Can you commit to attending and being on time for all the sessions at Go Run?

Yes
No, please specify what you will miss and why

47. How did you hear about the Go Run Training?

48. Do you have any special needs The White House Project should be aware of, including disabilities, handicap accessibility or other arrangements in which we can better accommodate you?

Registration

Information on scholarships for the training and associated fees is below

49. We strive to make the Go Run training accessible to women from a wide range of income levels. The registration fee includes all meals and reception, all training materials and activities.

I can pay the full registration cost of $150
I will need a full or partial scholarship to participate. I would like to pay

The average cost per participant for a Go Run training is well over $500. The White House Project raises fund through foundation, individuals, corporations and other sponsors. Please let us know if you or your group would like to help send other women to Go Run or contribute to the Go Run Scholarship fund..

Yes, please contact me about sponsoring another woman

50. Housing at Go Run is double occupancy. Singles will be given on a need-only basis and you must contact your Regional Director to discuss this option. We highly recommend staying overnight to network and enhance your Go Run experience.

In addition to the registration fee, housing costs are $100 per night, per person.

Yes, I need housing for Friday and Saturday (total cost for housing - $200)
Yes, I need housing for Friday night only (total cost for housing - $100)
Yes, I need housing for Saturday night only (total cost for housing - $100)
No, I do not need housing at Go Run
I would like to stay overnight and I will need help with the cost. I would like to pay

Required Resume

51. If you have a resume, please upload it here.

If you do not have a resume please upload your bio or a Word document with the details of your educational and professional experience.

52. There are limited funds for travel and childcare stipends.

	Yes, I am requesting a stipend for travel
	Yes, I am requesting a stipend for childcare

Stipend amount requested

Before submitting your application please double check Question 51 to make sure you're uploading your resume.