Go Run 2008 Application
1. Please indicate the Go Run Training that you will be attending.
Georgia Go Run
- July 18-20
General Information
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?
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?
17. Which of the following election cycles do you see yourself declaring your candidacy?
18. The political pipeline needs your energy and your talent. What most significantly increases your chances of running? Please check all that apply.
19. Why would you consider running for office (please check all that apply)?
20. When thinking about public office, where do you see yourself?
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
Leadership Role
Involved Regularly
Involved Sporadically
Not At All Involved
Labor Unions
Leadership Role
Involved Regularly
Involved Sporadically
Not At All Involved
Business Groups
Leadership Role
Involved Regularly
Involved Sporadically
Not At All Involved
Parent-Teach/Education Organizations
Leadership Role
Involved Regularly
Involved Sporadically
Not At All Involved
Civil or Human Rights/Justice/Peace Organizations
Leadership Role
Involved Regularly
Involved Sporadically
Not At All Involved
Faith-Based Organizations
Leadership Role
Involved Regularly
Involved Sporadically
Not At All Involved
Community/Neighborhood Organizations
Leadership Role
Involved Regularly
Involved Sporadically
Not At All Involved
Women’s Organizations
Leadership Role
Involved Regularly
Involved Sporadically
Not At All Involved
Other, Please Specify
23. Which of the following forms of political activism have you engaged in during the last year?
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?
25. How concerned are you about balancing family, public life, professional life and professional life?
26. Do you have experience working with and utilizing the media?
27. Are you comfortable with public speaking?
28. Do you have experience with fundraising?
29. Are you comfortable with fundraising?
30. Do you have experience working on campaigns (i.e. voter registration, Get Out The Vote, door knocking, phone banking etc.)?
31. Are you comfortable working on campaigns?
How likely are you to run for office?
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?
33. How do you identify?
/ White
/ Indian
/ Native Hawaiian
34. How would you characterize your income?
35. How do you identify?
(Please specify)
36. What best describes your level of education?
37. Do you have children?
38. If yes, do they live with you?
39. If yes, are they school aged?
40. Are you married or partnered?
41. How supportive is your partner of your political ambitions?
Logistics
42. Do you have any dietary restrictions? Please describe:
Vegan
43. Is English your first language?
(Please specify)
44. Are you willing to carpool to Go Run with other women from your area?
45. I am not able to attend the training unless I have a ride.
46. Can you commit to attending and being on time for all the sessions at Go Run?
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 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 $50 per night, per person.
(total cost for housing - $100)
(total cost for housing - $50)
(total cost for housing - $50)
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.
Stipend amount requested
Before submitting your application please double check Question 51 to make sure you're uploading your resume.
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