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BASA, OASBO and Avakian Consulting are pleased to present...
“What Happened to Levies in 2010? How to
Win Levies in Hard Economic Times”
Monday, January 31, 2011
8:30am - 3:00pm
-BASA- 8050 North High Street, Columbus, OH 43235
Passing levies and connecting with voters has always been a challenge. During times of increased
scrutiny by voters and a tough economy, having a well-organized, well-managed levy campaign is
more important than ever.
Learn from the consultants at Avakian Consulting and their 30 years of experience in communications
and managing levy campaigns on the fundamental efforts needed to be successful from placing an issue on the ballot through election day and beyond.
*A G E N D A*
8:30 am
Registration & Continental Breakfast
9:00 am - 9:45 am
Setting the Stage for New Money
-How to “pre-game” a levy and make sure you
start an early dialog with your voters. This
will help with the “sticker shock” feeling
many taxpayers get on the size of the request.
9:45 am - 10:30 am
What Are Your Voters Thinking?
-A presentation by Columbus-based survey
expert, Paul Fallon, on the need for a quality
survey and how it can help your district.
10:30 am - 10:45 am
BREAK
10:45 am - 11:30 am
Campaign Team and Fundraising
-Tips on How to Start and What to Avoid.
11:30 am - 12:15 pm
LUNCH
12:15 pm - 1:00 pm
Organized Community Groups
-How to Identify Them, When to Engage
Them and When to Avoid Them.
1:00 pm - 1:45 pm
Campaign Season: Spend Your Money Wisely
-Too many districts still spend their money
where it does not impact one voter. Learn
where to focus and the efforts needed to be
most effective in connecting with voters.
1:45 pm - 2:30 pm
Keeping the Community Engaged
2:30 pm - 2:45 pm
Q & A & Evaluations
Fees:
Member: $135
Non-Member: $235
To Register:
Complete the enclosed
registration form & mail to:
BASA
8050 North High Street, Suite 150
Columbus, OH 43235
-orFax to: (614) 846-4081
-orClick here to register online!
Questions?
Call BASA at 614-846-4080
BASA, OASBO and Avakian Consulting are pleased to present...
“What Happened to Levies in 2010? How to
Win Levies in Hard Economic Times”
Monday, January 31, 2011
8:30am - 3:00pm
-BASA- 8050 North High Street, Columbus, OH 43235
Complete registration form(s) and enclose a check or purchase order and mail to :
BASA, 8050 N. High St., Suite 150, Columbus, OH 43235; Fax to (614) 846-4081;
or Register on-line at www.basa-ohio.org.
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Conference Fees & Payment:
$135/BASA Member
$235/Non-Member
❑ Check enclosed (payable to BASA)
❑ Purchase Order is attached
❑ Please send an invoice
Cancellations & Refunds:
Refunds or credit will be given only for cancellations made in writing (mail or fax) and received by
the BASA office up to five business days prior to the event date. Cancellations 5 or less days prior
to the conference are subject to a 50% cancellation fee. No refunds will be given for "noshows."
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Additional Information:
Participants in BASA workshops will receive a certificate of completion. Participants should
discuss the outcomes of their experience with their Local Professional Development Committee
(LPDC).
Questions? For additional information, contact BASA via email at www.basa-ohio.org or by
phone at 614-846-4080.
Conference Code: SQX