Iowa Capitol

Get ready to run for office!

50-50 in 2020 in collaboration with The Iowa State Carrie Chapman Catt Center for Women and Politics and The University of Iowa N.E.W. Leadership invite women who’ve thought about running for office sometime in the future to a two-day seminar at the Iowa State Capitol. The event will be held on April 8 & 9, 2014.

If you have ever thought about running for the state legislature, but find the prospect somewhat intimidating, here’s your chance to learn what goes on inside those legendary halls and hear from some of the people who make things happen. The two-day program will include a “behind the scenes” tour of the capitol, briefings from non-partisan staff who assist with bill-drafting and budget-crunching, opportunities to observe committee meetings and meet key legislators.

Seminar Details

Date: April 8-9, 2014

Location: Iowa State Capitol, Des Moines, Iowa

Cost: There is no fee for the seminar. Participants are responsible for their own transportation, overnight accommodations, and meals.

For Registration information go to:

http://50-50in2020.org/news/seminar-for-potential-women-candidates/

AGENDA

Tuesday, April 8, 2014

·         3:30 pm Gather, Inside the visitor’s entrance (South door, ground level)

·         4:00 pm Welcome, Room 304

·         4:15 pm Keynote, Room 304
Dianne Bystrom, Director, Iowa State Carrie Chapman Catt Center
“Women in State Legislatures: Making a Difference”

·         5:00 pm House & Senate Staff, Decorum, Rules, Attire, Room 304

·         5:30 pm Adjourn

·         6:00 pm Join women legislators for hors d’oeuvres and cash bar at local restaurant:
Open Sesame, Third & Locust

·         7:00 pm Dinner on your own

Wednesday, April 9, 2014

·         8:00 am Gather, Ground Floor, Senate Side
“Behind the Chambers” tour and visits to leadership offices

·         9:00 am Observe opening and debate, Senate Gallery

·         10:00 am or when scheduled: Attend Committee Meetings

·         11:00 am Briefing by Legislative Fiscal, Division & Legislative Services, Division, Small Dining Room

·         12:00 Lunch in the cafeteria

·         1:00 pm Meet with House Speaker, Majority and Minority Leader, Room 304

·         2:00 pm Meet with lobbyists, Room 304

·         2:30 pm Discussion & Final Remarks, Room 304

·         3:00 pm Adjourn

See the website for more information.
Kristen Corey | Program Planner

Office on the Status of Women | Office of Asian & Pacific Islander Affairs
Iowa Department of Human Rights | Lucas State Office Building
321 E. 12th Street, 2nd Floor | Des Moines, IA 50319
W 515.281.4470 | F 515.242.6119

E Kristen.Corey@iowa.gov
www.women.iowa.gov  | www.iowacapi.org