Did you enjoy last year’s Risky Business event?  If so, please join us for another engaging evening of storytelling, Women in the House: Political Stories. The event will feature a panel of some of the most influential women in Idaho politics who will share some of their inspiring experiences, from their motivations to overcoming adversity.

Speakers include: Kathy Kustra, Jana Kemp, Patricia Kempthorne, Maria Mabbutt, Lauren McLean, Cathy Silak and Emily Walton.

The event will be held Tuesday, March 20, 2012 from 6-8 PM in the Simplot Ballroom of Boise State University’s Student Union Building. Seating is limited, so please RSVP as soon as possible at  http://www.boisestatepublicradio.org/women-in-the-house/

Thanks to our executive committee member Emily Walton for waking up bright and early to visit with KBOI TV News AM Extra this morning!

And be sure to look for our ad in the Idaho Business Review this Friday, and the Idaho Statesman’s Business Insider and the Boise Weekly next Wednesday.

 

Oh, and tell your friends to register to join us on March 3!

Debbie Walsh, Executive Director of the Center for American Women and Politics (CAWP), and Christine Jahnke, author of “The Well Spoken Woman,” are about to shake up Idaho women and encourage them to start making some changes in the state. The dynamic pair will each address Idaho women about the importance of diversity in leadership positions at Go Lead Idaho’s “Ready to Lead” conference on March 3.

As the director of CAWP, Walsh is frequently called upon by the media for information and comment, and speaks to a variety of audiences around the country on topics related to women’s political participation. Walsh has led the Center’s extensive work with women officeholders and organized more than a dozen national conferences for women officials.

Jahnke is a Washington, DC based speech coach, who has prepped significant women leaders, including First Lady Michelle Obama. She has coached more women candidates and elected officials than any other trainer, and regularly works with senior leaders in business, government and nonprofits.

In addition to Walsh and Jahnke, the conference will feature other prominent women from Idaho and cover topics like identifying your passion, increasing your net worth, work-life balance issues, running for office and more.

“We believe that women add a different perspective and depth of experience to decision making. To that end, we encourage women throughout the state to get involved with Go Lead Idaho,” said Karianne Fallow, Co-Chair of Go Lead Idaho. “Our goal is to inspire the women of this state to engage in leadership roles in public, private and non-profit organizations in order to become an integral part of the decisions that affect our neighbors and communities.”

“Ready to Lead” is Go Lead Idaho’s second annual leadership development conference for women interested in running for public, private and non-profit sector leadership. Go Lead Idaho is comprised of professionals who are committed to engaging women in leadership and civic participation through active involvement in the political process, public office, public policy or advocacy.

The conference is scheduled from 8 am to 5 pm at the new Concordia University School of Law in downtown Boise. Registration is $85 and includes a light breakfast, lunch and snacks, as well as a copy of Jahnke’s “The Well Spoken Woman.”

To register, review the full agenda or find out more on Go Lead Idaho, visit www.goleadidaho.org.

This is a unique opportunity available to women involved with Go Lead Idaho!  This will be a fun evening of networking and discussion of human rights issues.

RSVP by 2/10 to:  Information@IdahoWomensCharitableFoundation.org