Wednesday, May 07, 2008

LRI offers women's leadership series

Leadership Rhode Island is offering a series, starting next week on Women + Politics:

Networking Receptions with Roundtable Discussions

Focusing on Women in Politics

Thursdays, May 15th, 22nd and 29th

from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.

at Leadership Rhode Island

Four Richmond Square, Providence

A nonpartisan series for women considering running for office now or in the future, who want to work on a campaign, or who want to understand how political campaigns work.

Meet and talk with other women who share your commitment to serving your community.

Get practical knowledge and advice from individuals who are involved in the political process.

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REGISTRATION

Dues-paying LRI Alumni:

Each session is $15 or attend the entire series for $30

General Public:

Each session is $20 or attend the entire series for $50

Registration due one week before each session; seating is limited.

To register, contact Diane Dolphin, Director of Programs

401-273-1574 ext. 102 or ddolphin@leadershipri.org.

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Attend One, Two or All Three Sessions:

MAY 15 - What Women Need to Know About Running for Office

The Honorable Elizabeth H. Roberts

Lieutenant Governor of the State of Rhode Island

Representative Carol A. Mumford

Senior Deputy Minority Leader

MAY 22 - Campaign Laws, Ethics and Potential Pitfalls

Katherine D’Arezzo

Senior Staff Attorney, Rhode Island Ethics Commission

Richard Thornton

Supervision Accountant, Rhode Island Board of Elections

MAY 29 - Political Campaigns and the Media

Jennifer Lawless, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor, Brown University and author of

It Takes a Candidate: Why Women Don't Run for Office

Lisa Pelosi, LRI '05

Director of Communications and Media Relations at

Johnson & Wales Universit and Political Analyst