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For Immediate Release

Written by: Susan Alderman, 260-481-6165

Media contact: Andrew Downs, 260-481-6691

2008 Boot Camp for Candidates Offered at IPFW

(Fort Wayne, Jan. 28, 2008) -- With Campaign 2008 already in high gear on the national scene, it's time to think about getting the engines started on local campaigns. For those thinking of running for office or helping in another candidate's campaign, the Third Annual Political Boot Camp is the perfect training ground. The Mike Downs Center for Indiana Politics, in partnership with Leadership Fort Wayne, will conduct the boot camp Monday, Feb. 11, from 5 to 9 p.m. in Walb Student Union, Room 114 on the IPFW campus.

Andy Downs, director of the Downs Center, says the curriculum will cover the basics of how to run for office and how to develop a campaign. Attendees will also hear from a panel of experts on the lessons they've learned while either running for office, holding office, or working on another candidate's campaign.

The cost of the boot camp is $15 per person and advance registration is required. Registrations will be accepted by phone at both the Downs Center, 260-481-6691, and the Leadership Fort Wayne Office, 260-481-6112; or by mailing a check for $15 to Leadership Fort Wayne, 2101 E. Coliseum Blvd. Kettler Hall, Room 260, Fort Wayne, IN 46805. Registration deadline is Friday, Feb. 8, 2008 at 5 p.m.

For more information, contact Downs at 260-481-6691 or downsa@ipfw.edu.

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