Kelly Darby Campaign School
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Dear friends,
On April 22, I received my official acceptance to attend the Women's Campaign School in New Haven, Connecticut. This is a competitive, week long intensive program on the campus of Yale University, and I have been chosen to join the Class of 2018 this summer!
A little bit about what compelled me to apply to this program:
Over a year ago, I was compelled by national events to take a more active role in the political process. I formed an advocacy group called Texans Focus on Children and recruited members of my community who were willing to stand up for abused and neglected children at the Texas Capitol. As inspiring as it was to stand beside parents and advocates in our call for compassionate leadership, I was discouraged (to put it mildly) to see so many lawmakers in my home state turn their backs on the children of Texas under the banner of "family values" or “party unity.”
By the time the Legislature adjourned, I knew that my advocacy efforts alone would not make a difference. Quite simply, Texas needs new elected leaders. Democrats, Republicans, Independents - leaders who will listen to their constituents and put aside partisanship for the greater good. My new goal: find these new leaders and help them show our old leaders the door.
I am almost prepared to do this. My passion alone will get me about 80% of the way there, but there is still plenty for me to learn. Last year, I made a new friend who had just completed this program - a week-long intensive that simulates an entire political campaign and teaches students about the many sides of a campaign- budgets, strategy, and so much more. I took this as a sign and applied for my own spot as soon as the application process opened in February.
I am ready to get on a plane and get to work – like, yesterday! I am humbly asking for your support to help me finance this bit of professional development in the hopes that I can help bring about real change in the great state of Texas. In order to attend The Women’s Campaign School at Yale, I need to cover the following expenses:
Tuition: $1,800
Airfare: $419
Hotel (Marriot Courtyard, where many of the events will take place): $1,284.56
Total: $3503
I would be honored to have your support – any support – whether that be $5, $10, $15, or more.
I believe that progressive and conservative values can coexist in Texas. We owe it to the children of Texas to resolve our differences and find solutions to the complicated problems that ail our education system, child protective services, criminal justice system, and more. Our current leaders will not get us there, but I know there are plenty of great fish in the big ol' Texas pond.
Thank you so much for your generosity and support. I look forward to keeping you all updated on this journey!
Sincerely,
Kelly Darby
On April 22, I received my official acceptance to attend the Women's Campaign School in New Haven, Connecticut. This is a competitive, week long intensive program on the campus of Yale University, and I have been chosen to join the Class of 2018 this summer!
A little bit about what compelled me to apply to this program:
Over a year ago, I was compelled by national events to take a more active role in the political process. I formed an advocacy group called Texans Focus on Children and recruited members of my community who were willing to stand up for abused and neglected children at the Texas Capitol. As inspiring as it was to stand beside parents and advocates in our call for compassionate leadership, I was discouraged (to put it mildly) to see so many lawmakers in my home state turn their backs on the children of Texas under the banner of "family values" or “party unity.”
By the time the Legislature adjourned, I knew that my advocacy efforts alone would not make a difference. Quite simply, Texas needs new elected leaders. Democrats, Republicans, Independents - leaders who will listen to their constituents and put aside partisanship for the greater good. My new goal: find these new leaders and help them show our old leaders the door.
I am almost prepared to do this. My passion alone will get me about 80% of the way there, but there is still plenty for me to learn. Last year, I made a new friend who had just completed this program - a week-long intensive that simulates an entire political campaign and teaches students about the many sides of a campaign- budgets, strategy, and so much more. I took this as a sign and applied for my own spot as soon as the application process opened in February.
I am ready to get on a plane and get to work – like, yesterday! I am humbly asking for your support to help me finance this bit of professional development in the hopes that I can help bring about real change in the great state of Texas. In order to attend The Women’s Campaign School at Yale, I need to cover the following expenses:
Tuition: $1,800
Airfare: $419
Hotel (Marriot Courtyard, where many of the events will take place): $1,284.56
Total: $3503
I would be honored to have your support – any support – whether that be $5, $10, $15, or more.
I believe that progressive and conservative values can coexist in Texas. We owe it to the children of Texas to resolve our differences and find solutions to the complicated problems that ail our education system, child protective services, criminal justice system, and more. Our current leaders will not get us there, but I know there are plenty of great fish in the big ol' Texas pond.
Thank you so much for your generosity and support. I look forward to keeping you all updated on this journey!
Sincerely,
Kelly Darby
Organizer
Kelly Darby
Organizer
Round Rock, TX