“Running & Winning” – Community Leaders and Elected Officials Share their Wisdom with Scottsdale Community College Students
Scottsdale, AZ (October 22, 2009) – On November 4, 2009 Scottsdale Community College students will get the chance to meet leaders who have run for and won public office. Running & Winning is a nationally recognized program that introduces young women to exciting and rewarding roles in public service. The program describes the electoral process and encourages students to see themselves as leaders as well as informed citizens.
Ten community leaders and elected officials are scheduled to participate in the Running & Winning program at SCC on November 4, 2009. The program will be held in the Turquoise Room in the Student Center (SC) from 6:00 – 8:30pm. Scottsdale Community College is located at 9000 E. Chaparral Rd., Scottsdale.
Working in teams of five or six, the SCC students will interview several women who have run for and won a public office. These women serve on school boards, city councils, and in the Arizona Legislature. Students will learn why women run for office and how they prepared for the leadership position. Students are encouraged to ask the officials about their experiences as candidates and office holders. Each group will have a trained facilitator, an AAUW Scottsdale member, to assist with this process.
Following is a list of community leaders and elected officials who will participate in the Running and Winning program at Scottsdale Community College on November 4, 2009:
· Kris Mayes, Commissioner
· Representative Nancy McLain, Dist. 3
· Representative Jackie Thrasher, Dist. 10 (former)
· Mary Manross, Mayor (former) Scottsdale
· Suzanne Klapp, Scottsdale City Council
· Mary Hamway, Paradise Valley City Council
· Ginny Dickey, Fountain Hills Town Council
· Karen Beckvar, Scottsdale School Board
· Anne Greenberg, Paradise Valley School Board
· Sue Skidmore, Paradise Valley School Board
· Bonnie Sneed, Scottsdale School Board
“AAUW Scottsdale has provided leadership for the Running & Winning program on two previous occasions,” said Jane Adrian, AAUW Scottsdale president. “Drawing on these successes, we are very pleased to bring this highly-praised program to Scottsdale Community College, and we are confident that all who attend will find the evening enjoyable, informative and inspiring.”
AAUW Scottsdale Chairs for Running and Winning are Beverly Weiss, Judy Hubbard, Arlene Bunt.
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Scottsdale Community College offers over 1,500 academic and non-credit classes each semester. Located on the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community, the campus is known for its serene atmosphere and beautiful plant and wildlife. With nearly 12,000 students, Scottsdale Community College is proud to offer high-quality, affordable programs in small class settings. From Motion Picture/Television Production and Culinary Arts to Nursing and American Indian Studies, students have a wide variety of programs from which to earn credits for university transfer, launch their careers, train for new ones, or pursue a special interest. The SCC Business Institute offers customized programs to meet the needs of local business. Scottsdale Community College is one of the ten Maricopa Community Colleges.
To learn about the many academic programs at Scottsdale Community College, call us at (480) 423-6000 or visit our website at www.scottsdalecc.edu.
AAUW, with its nationwide network of more than 100,000 members, 1,300 branches, and 500 college and university partners, has been a leading advocate for equity and education for women and girls for over 125 years. Founded in the U. S. in 1881 and known until recently as the American Association of University Women, AAUW advances equity for women and girls through advocacy, education and research. The Scottsdale Branch has more than 160 members from Scottsdale and adjoining communities and is proudly celebrating its 47th year. It actively supports the AAUW mission through educational events for members and the public and through its special interest groups. More information about the organization and membership can be found on its websites, www.aauw.org and www.aauwscottsdale.org.
Media contact:
Denise Kronsteiner
(480) 423-6567
denise.kronsteiner@sccmail.maricopa.edu
Event contact:
Judy Hubbard
(480) 390-2647
trinahub@aol.com
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