Sue Shear Institute for Women in Public Life

Pipeline to Local Office

 

The Institute will hold “Pipeline to Local Office,” a two-evening campaign training program, on Tuesday, Jan. 22 and Thursday, Jan. 24, 2013. The workshop is designed for women interested in running for municipal offices as well as those interested in volunteering on a campaign.

Participants in the Pipeline to Local Office Program Will:

More than 50 percent of past participants have gone on to win seats as mayors, city council and school board members. Recent successful candidates in past year’s classes include St. Charles City Councilwoman Mary Ann Ohms, Kirkwood City Councilwoman Gina Jaksetic, Greendale Mayor Monica Huddleston and Normandy Schoolboard Members Joyce McRath and Pepper Clifton.

Workshop faculty includes women who have held local office or have worked on successful local campaigns. They will provide specific instruction on how to develop a campaign plan and budget for a local race, target likely voters, raise money and get voters to the polls. Participants also will learn communication skills and practice public speaking.

When: Jan. 22 & 24, 2013, 6:00-9:00 pm

Where: University of Missouri- St. Louis, 202 JC Penney Conference Center

Program Cost: $70 ($85 after Jan. 17, 2013).

Scholarships: Scholarship and Group Discounts Available. Please submit Scholarship Form to Dayna Stock.

Registration: Register through UMSL's School of Professional and Continuing Studies. You may register online or call Diana Rehagen at (314) 516-6590.

For more program details, please send an email or contact the Sue Shear Institute directly at (314) 516-4727.

The Sue Shear Institute for Women in Public Life is a non-partisan, educational entity. Programs of the Institute are open to participants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, and status as a military veteran.