Education and Training

Campaign Trainings (women and men)

Political Trainings
Sponsored by the Louisiana Republican Party
The Louisiana Republican Party holds quarterly political trainings for active party members. Topics include, but are not limited to, campaigns and elections.

For more information:
Louisiana Republican Party
530 Lakeland Drive
Suite 215
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
(225) 389-4495

Southern Republican Leadership Conference
The Southern Republican Leadership Conference is held every two to four years in different locations, allowing Republicans across the country to network and share ideas to advance the Party. With a twenty-year history, the SRLC draws prominent Republicans from around the country to speak on their visions for the Party. Attendees can attend educational sessions on how to win a campaign and how to organize and raise money, with some breakout sessions designed specifically for women. The SRLC offers opportunities for networking with party leadership to gain support for a potential future run for office.

For more information:
Southern Republican Leadership Conference 2010
12232 Industriplex Boulevard
Suite 1
Baton Rouge, LA 70890
info@srlc2010.com
(225) 753-3549

Leadership Training Programs (women and men)

Baton Rouge Area Leadership Program
Sponsored by the Baton Rouge Area Chamber of Commerce
The Baton Rouge Area Leadership Program is a nine-month program to prepare a diverse group of professionals for leadership positions in the community. Thirty to 35 candidates are chosen annually to participate in monthly training seminars addressing community issues and including lectures, discussions, field trips, and practical exercises.

For more information:
Mary Beth Chevalier
Baton Rouge Area Chamber of Commerce
564 Laurel Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70801
mbchevalier@cox.net
info@brac.org
(225) 381-7125

Leadership Louisiana
Sponsored by the Council for a Better Louisiana
Leadership Louisiana is a year-long program to educate civic-minded individuals about the state of Louisiana and its challenges. Selected participants attend six two-day sessions, scheduled approximately every other month, that cover topics including:

• education and workforce training,
• the economy and strategies for growth,
• history and politics,
• newsmedia,
• arts and culture,
• criminal justice,
• healthcare,
• and poverty.

For more information:
Leadership Louisiana
Council for a Better Louisiana
P.O. Box 4308
Baton Rouge, LA 70821-4308
info@cabl.org
(225) 344-2225

New Leaders Council Louisiana
New Leaders Council (NLC) was formed in 2005 to train and support the next generation of progressive political entrepreneurs—young professionals in their twenties and thirties who are leading industries, setting trends, and building institutions that support robust civic and political life in a global America. NLC accomplishes this mission primarily through the NLC Institute - a political entrepreneurship training program held 10 days over a five-month period that builds local teams of young professionals in 19 cities across the nation. NLC Fellows learn entrepreneurship, leadership, and political management skills from over volunteer faculty from relevant industries. Fellows are also paired with career mentors, join a national alumni network, and agree to fundraise to support the next class of Fellows.

For more information:
Matt Bailey, Director
mbailey@newleaderscouncil.org

The New Orleans Regional Leadership Institute
Sponsored by the Leadership Institute
The New Orleans Regional Leadership Institute promotes regionalism and educates current and emerging leaders on community issues. Selected applicants participate in a nine-month educational program where statewide issues are presented through lectures, on-site visits, readings, discussion groups, simulations, and other leadership development activities. The Institute encourages area leaders to become actively involved in promoting positive change for the New Orleans region.

For more information:
Michael Hecht, President & CEO
Leadership Institute
365 Canal Street
Suite 2300
New Orleans, LA 70130
mhecht@gnoinc.org
(504) 527-6900

Organizations Committed to Political Parity

Louisiana Federation of Democratic Women
The National Federation of Democratic Women (NFDW) supports the inclusion of women’s voices in the Democratic Party. With 32 chapters nationwide, the NFDW promotes Democratic Party goals and candidates and works to unite women party members behind them. NFDW chapters recognize potential women candidates and encourage their candidacies for office.   Members attend meetings, organize educational and political events, volunteer for campaigns, and support candidates for office.

For more information:
Mary Helen Johnson, President
Louisiana Federation of Democratic Women
P.O. Box 468
Marksville, LA 71351
lamember@nfdw.com
(318) 964-5233

Louisiana Federation of Republican Women
Through affiliate chapters in nearly every state, the National Federation of Republican Women (NFRW) promotes the principles, objectives and policies of the Republican Party; elects Republican candidates; informs the public through political education and activity; and increases the effectiveness of women in the cause of good government. In working toward these objectives, the NFRW concentrates its efforts in the areas of educating, communicating, recruiting, campaigning, fundraising, training and legislative action.

For more information:
Peggy Spiceland, Assistant to President
Louisiana Federation of Republican Women
P.O. Box 2102
Mandeville, LA 70470
spicelan@bellsouth.net
info@lfrw.org
(225)939-9941

Louisiana NOW
Sponsored by the National Organization for Women
Founded in 1966, the National Organization for Women (NOW) is the largest organization of feminist activists in the United States whose goal is to take action to bring about equality for all women. NOW is a multi-issue, multi-strategy organization that takes a holistic approach to women's rights. The organization's official priorities are winning economic equality and securing it with an amendment to the U.S. Constitution that will guarantee equal rights for women; championing abortion rights, reproductive freedom and other women's health issues; opposing racism and fighting bigotry against lesbians and gays; and ending violence against women. NOW has over 550 chapters in all 50 states that participate in education and advocacy activities. Information on state and local chapters of NOW is available on the national NOW website and through state chapters.

 

Women’s Legislative Caucuses

Louisiana Legislative Women's Caucus
The Louisiana Legislative Women's Caucus is a formal, bipartisan caucus that comprises the women in the Louisiana Legislature who share a collective mission to: (1) prepare the next generation of women leaders and (2) serve as the premiere voice and leading monitor of issues, legislation and policies that affect women. The Caucus also sponsors outreach efforts through a non-profit foundation and "Women of Excellence" awards. Members meet every other week during session and at an annual retreat outside of session.

For more information:
Representative Nita Rusich Hutter, Chair
Louisiana Legislative Women's Caucus
P.O. Box 44188
Baton Rouge, LA 70804-4188
(225) 342-0334