What is Winning Women?

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The mission of Winning Women is to increase the number and influence of Republican women in Party leadership, as candidates, campaign leaders, and grassroots organizers.  The Republican National Committee has identified Winning Women as one of the most important programs for the Party's continued success. The RNC applauds those women who have run for political office or political leadership, and encourages each state to take part in creating a leadership program and network that is designed to help women succeed.   Delaware is the eleventh state to initiate such a program. 

Current national trends show a decline in the number of women participating in leadership roles in political and public service.  This occurs at a national, state, and local level.  Our Republican Party leaders are dedicated to changing this.  In Delaware, we have a strong history of women in political leadership, and we want to continue this.  The First State Series is our commitment to that goal.   

Women bring new talent, new perspective and increased diversity to the leadership table.  Our lives are affected by decisions that are made every day by our leaders—we need to take part in those decisions.  To be effective, we must have the knowledge, networks and experience of a leader.  This is the goal of the Winning Women program—to expose you to ideas, strategy, techniques and networks to be a LEADER! 

Drawing upon the experience of our local Republican leaders, the curriculum is rich in practical information for future candidates or political leaders.  Our typical class runs from October to May, and we meet on one Saturday each month.  In April we spend a day with our local leaders at Legislative Hall, and in May, we take a two day trip to Washington, D.C. to meet with many of our national leaders.  The time commitment is very conducive to most careers and family schedules. 

The topics of the curriculum address, but are not limited to, the following topics: 

Understanding the Basics to our Government and Party

Behind the scenes in Delaware Politics—Who? What? When? Where?

Running a Successful Campaign

What it means to be a Woman Leader

Fundraising and Building Your Base

Public Speaking Training

The Role of Media in Politics

National Security and the Military

Healthcare, Education, Tort Reform, the Patriot Act, Corporate Law and many pressing policy areas of our State and Nation

Goal Setting, Crisis Management and Leadership Skills

Each of our Saturday classes are packed with some of our finest leaders, public figures and advisors so that you may become a leader with a well-rounded perspective.  We are an educational experience, not an issue-oriented organization.  This is an opportunity to take one of our Party’s finest offerings.   

The class size is limited each year so that you create a close network within the class, but you are also networked with women leaders around the country.  Winning Women is about bringing forth the brightest and best leaders for our future! 

For more information on the Winning Women of the First State Series Program, please contact:  Executive Directors, Kim Hoey Stevenson at (302) 381.0283 or khoey@aol.com or Martha Sturtevant at 302.312.6291 or oceantulip@msn.com .