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Post-Party Summits to Equip Conservative Leaders for Political Success

Conservative Groups to Conduct Regional Training Summits Across the United States

Purcellville, VA (February 24, 2010)— Some of the most influential grassroots conservative groups inthe country are joining forces to give grassroots conservative activists the tools they need to drive realchange in the communities, states and in Washington. American Majority, the John Hancock Committeefor the States, RedState.com and Smart Girl Politics will join forces to provide a roadmap for conservative activists on how to take back their communities and effectively engage in state and local politics in seven cities across the country with their

Post-Party Summits: Organizing for a FreeAmerica.

The Post-Party Summits will be conducted in seven cities on the following dates:April 23-24: Pittsburgh, PA & Jacksonville, FL (April 24 only)April 30-May 1: Denver, CO & Indianapolis, INMay 7-8: Boston, MA; Charlotte, NC; Kansas City, MORegistration and location information, lodging and other details are listed onhttp://summit.americanmajority.org/.“People have realized that it’s not enough to simply talk or protest. There has to be meaningful, purposeful action. The grassroots want to be empowered in a real way, not whipped into a frenzy withnothing practical to take home and apply. We’re going to give people the resources necessary to changethe system they are confronted with,” said Ned Ryun, President of American Majority.The focus of the Summits will be education. They will provide practical and useful information toactivists to accomplish their political goals, whether it is to run for elected office in their community or tolearn how to be effective online. "It is not enough for conservatives to stand on the sidelines andcomplain about government and the loss of freedom. To change government, we must get involved and be part of the process. That's why I'm excited about this. We will help conservatives understand and usethe tools needed to fight for freedom successfully," said Erick Erickson, Editor of RedState.com

“In the era of post-party politics, it is essential that the free market movement have knowledge of and theability to implement the tools of 21st century political engagement. The regional summits are going togive folks the tools they need to go home and win: win in the political trenches, win in the messagingarena and win online. If you want to win, these summits are the place to be,” said Drew Ryun, ExecutiveDirector of the John Hancock Committee for the States.In a series of workshops, attendees can expect to learn how to effectively engage in a digital world, thesteps necessary in forming strategic coalitions in their communities, hardwiring their precinct, running for elected office, communication strategy, and strengthen their leadership skills. All of the organizationsinvolved in the

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are committed to turning the nextgeneration of activists into principled leaders who will uphold the beliefs of limited government, freemarkets and individual freedoms.“Smart Girl Politics is excited to be teaming up with American Majority, RedState and the John Hancock Committee to provide patriots across the country with the tools they need to be successful activists. At theend of the day, our goal is to educate and mobilize the people who transform conservative thoughts andvalues into the actions that ultimately carry our message forward,” said Stacy Mott, Founder andPresident of Smart Girl Politics.For more information on the Post-Party Summit: Organizing for a Free America, please visithttp://summit.americanmajority.org/.###About American MajorityAmerican Majority is a non-profit and non-partisan political training institute that believes change must begin at the local level, through engaged citizens effectively implementing freedom. It believes thatindividual liberty is achieved through limited government and free markets. American Majority identifiesand trains candidates for elected office and trains grassroots activists for success in their communities.About The John Hancock CommitteeThe John Hancock Committee for the States (www.hancockcommittee.org

) is a network of citizens whosegoal is to build community around the issues of the day. Collaborating with patriots from across thenation, it is helping citizens reengage in the civic arena. Just like the Committees of Correspondencesparked the soul of a nation by connecting people across the colonies, Hancock wants to restore the senseof community that has made America great. The John Hancock Committee for the States is committed to play a catalytic and collaborative role to serve the citizen patriots who step forward to lead Americatowards a brighter future based on the principles set in place by the Founders.About RedState.comRedState (www.redstate.com) is the leading blog for right of center online activists. Established in May of 2004 by Ben Domenech, Mike Krempasky, and Josh Trevino, RedState has played an integral role in theright’s fight online against the left. RedState continues to be the most widely read right of center blog onCapitol Hill and is the most cited right of center blog in the media.About Smart Girl PoliticsSmart Girl Politics (www.smartgirlpolitics.org

) is committed to providing a conservative community for women to express their opinions and ideas in an open and welcoming environment. SGP, with over 25,000 members since its beginning in November 2008, is dedicated to reaching out into the communityto engage, educate, and empower conservative women to take a more active role in politics. It strives tostrengthen support for those political candidates demonstrating a keen and unapologetic commitment to