The Program

The Program

RLG offers an annual schedule that covers critical areas of concern for 'growing the farm team of Georgia Republican politics'. RLG seminars are held monthly between September and June. With the exception of opening retreat and mid-sessions - which are conducted on a Saturday/Sunday, the agenda begins Friday evening with dinner and a time for networking. The schedule continues on Saturday morning, typically closing around noon. The sessions include presentations by highly regarded program alumni, state and local Republican Party officials and content experts.

2009-2010 Program Schedule

Session #1 September 18-20, 2009   Cobb County

Opening Retreat

Program Overview, Objective and Expected Outcomes
Leadership and the Republican 'lens'
Developing commuications skills
Evaluating your personality in the political process
Visionary Planning

Session #2:   October 9-10, 2009   DeKalb/Gwinnett

The Republican Agenda and The Constitution

What Are The Republican Priorities?
A Principles-Based Agenda
Understanding Critical Elements of Framer’s Intent
Limited Government, Capitalism, Economic Freedom and Rule of Law and the Constitution

Session #3   November 6-7   Baldwin County

Ethics & Local Government, Politics & Policy

Politics vs. Policy: Ethical Implications and Conflicted Outcomes

It’s More Complicated Than It Looks: Local vs. State vs. Federal

Session #4 December 4-5 2009 Richmond County

Current Georgia Issues, Organization of the Georgia Republican Party

Development and prioritization of the legislative agenda

The Structure and Organization of the Georgia Republican Party

Session #5 January 15-17, 2010   Morgan County

Campaign Management

Organizational Expertise
Fundraising
Polling Technology
Assignment: lobbying exercise

Session #6 February 5-6, 2010 Chatham County

Messaging & PR, Dealing With the Opposition

‘Thinking On Your Feet’
Act vs. React
Knowing Why You Believe What You Believe
Media Fundamentals

Session #7   March 5-6, 2010   Whitfield County

Republican Solutions to Current Issues

Developing Principled Solutions To Today’s Urgent Issues

Session #8    April 2-3, 2010    Fayette County

Lobbying & the Legislative Process

Presentation of Lobbying Exercise
Panel Presentation

Session #9   May 4-6, 2010   Washington, DC

The Capital Hill Visit *

Introductions, Receptions, Information

Session #10    June 4-5, 2010   Fulton County

Class Elections, Celebration and Planning

* Session 9, 3-day trip to the nation's capital, includes visits with the GA Congressional Delegation, lectures on current issues, introductions, receptions, etc.