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We are excited to announce our Summer and Fall 2022 schedule of training and events for new and returning Precinct Delegates to learn, refresh, and engage in this very important year. Please click here for a full descn of each event. You can register here for the following.

At this time, most sessions are being scheduled via Zoom. Zoom links will be sent out 24 hours ahead of each session to all registrants.

DPDOC is an all-volunteer organization. That means we put all our own time, energy, and money into these trainings. We understand life comes at you fast, but please, if you have signed up for a training and are unable to make it, do us the courtesy of letting us know you will be unable to attend. You can respond to the confirmation email or you can email info@dpdoc.org. Thank you!!

Our first training sessions for 2024 are now available!

Sign up for any of these trainings through this Google sheet.

DPDOC OFFERS A WIDE RANGE OF PRECINCT DELEGATE TRAINING AND SPECIAL EVENTS
Sign up today to make sure that you stay informed about what’s on our schedule It’s almost spring and that means a fresh schedule of training and events for new and returning Precinct Delegates. We're setting the pace for 2024! Be sure to stay in touch and watch for offerings such as the following:

➢ Precinct Delegate Orientation and Training: For new or prospective PDs or those who want a full refresh
➢ What’s new for 2024: Precinct Delegate Updates!
➢ Canvassing Level I: Canvassing basics, Laws, Safety, and More
➢ Canvassing Level II: Role Playing and Real-Life Canvass Experience (IN PERSON ONLY)
➢ Canvassing and Talking to Rural/Red Voters
➢ Our MI Voting Laws: Update
➢ Reaching our Young(er) Voters
➢ Becoming a Notary and Why you Want to do this!
➢ Answering Disinformation: Staying Civil
➢ Navigating Today’s Media: Resisting a Negative Narrative AND MORE

Please send us your suggestions and requests and your questions: info@dpdoc.org.

Precinct Delegate Orientation and Training I (Zoom)

This session is intended for new PDs or returning PDs who want a complete refresher on the role and responsibilities of a Precinct Delegate. It is also suitable for anyone in the Precinct Volunteer role or considering becoming a PD or a “PV.” We will address important election facts; PD goals and strategies; the PD “workflow;” working with your Democratic club; and effective voter outreach techniques and tools, including tips on canvassing and talking to voters. We will have lots of time for your questions! All sessions provide the same information.

  • Thursday, March 21: 7:00-8:30 p.m.

  • Monday, April 15: 7:00-8:30 p.m.

  • Saturday, April 27: 10:30 a.m.- noon

  • Thursday, May 9: 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.

  • Saturday, May 18: 10:30 a.m. - noon

Precinct Delegate Training, Level II (Zoom)

This session is intended for experienced/returning PDs to provide important updates about the election landscape, data from the 2022 elections, and new ideas about strategies and tools for reaching voters. Come ready to share your experiences as together we build our knowledge base to strengthen our work. A brief refresher on the PD role will also be provided.

These classes will be on the schedule soon - stay tuned!

**NEW** WAVE for Canvassing and Voter Connection (Zoom)
Learn how to most effectively use the relational power of WAVE to build your own precinct voter list and manage your contacts and records. We will also discuss effective techniques for building relationships with your voters. This session will begin with a discussion about WAVE for PD work and then move to a demonstration and short training so that you are ready to go!

  • Saturday, March 23: 10:30 a.m.- noon

  • Thursday, April 4: 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.

  • Monday, May 13: 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.


MI Voting Laws and Voting Options: What Voters Need to Know
(Zoom)
Michigan voters have a lot of new options available to them for voting and important decisions to make about the best voting plan for themselves. Data shows that a voter who is informed about voting processes and deadlines and who has thought through in advance the considerations to weigh in choosing their best option is significantly more likely to follow through and vote. Join this session to ensure that you are up-to-date on voting in Michigan and comfortable answering voter questions. This is one of our most important jobs!

  • Saturday, May 4: 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.

  • Monday, May 20: 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.

**NEW Michigan Public School Governance: What We Need to Know about our School Boards
A Discussion with Howard Baron, Bloomfield Hills School Board Trustee Emeritus 2013-2022, 2024 Candidate for Michigan’s State Board of Education Important school board races are happening across Oakland County in 2024; join us for an overview of Michigan’s different types of public-school boards and the laws that govern them, the responsibilities of a school board member and how they differ from the responsibilities of the district’s superintendent, and the governance standards that we should expect our school boards and their members to uphold. Help to inform your neighbors about this important role and to evaluate their candidates.

  • Thursday, May 30: 7:00 p.m. (Zoom)



DPDOC Coffee and Happy Hours!!

Join us to share some relaxing time and get to better know your fellow PDs! Bring a friend or two (or three) to meet our amazing Oakland County team and get inspired by good cheer and amazing Democratic energy.

  • Saturday, March 30th: 10:30 am Cafe 316, 422 South Main Street, Rochester, MI

  • Saturday, April 13th: 10:30 am TBD


**NEW: DPDOC on the Road: Come find DPDOC at local events around Oakland County in 2024! This is a great opportunity to meet with other PDs, talk about the role to prospective PDs, talk to Elected Representatives, and more.