Join us for our early training series!
Are you curious about running for office? Are you fed up with the bad bills coming out of the Montana Legislature, but you’re not sure where you can start working for lasting change?
We’re launching our first-ever Explore: Early Training Series just for you.
Whether you see yourself as a future candidate, volunteer, or staffer, this series of virtual trainings will give you an introduction to how you can plug into Montana politics — whether that’s in your local community, the Legislature, or higher office. And if the Montana Legislature is getting you down (and rightly so), action and community are good channels for those feelings.
Please join us! You’ll hear from our expert panelists, learn some skills, and be in community with other progressive Montana women. And you’ll be part of our network that supports progressive women to run and win.
The women of the successful Shannon for Montana campaign will talk about how campaign work can lead you to greatness — including maybe a run yourself. Sen. O’Brien got her start by helping in local campaigns. Amy and Katjana’s work on this campaign was just one part of the active roles they both play in their community.
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Join us on Feb. 24 at 6:30 pm.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89575425423
Meeting ID: 895 7542 5423
Thinking of running for office, and worried that you don't know enough people to fund and/or volunteer with your campaign? We can help. EMILY's List State and Local Director Shu-Yen Wei -- you might remember her from the excellent candidate training she did with us last year -- joins us again, to help you figure out a thing called Rolodexing, and to help you identify any gaps that you can start working to fill NOW, well before any filing deadlines this year and beyond.
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Join us on March 10 at 5:30 pm.
Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85172127319
Meeting ID: 851 7212 7319
Are you interested in running for office — but not sure where you can make a difference? Learn more about local and legislative offices when you join Forward Montana and Carol’s List for Level-Up Billings, a digital panel discussion featuring three amazing women making change happen in our community.
● Kendra Shaw: Billings City Council
● Emma Kerr-Carpenter: Montana Legislature
● Sylvia Noble: Lockwood School Board
You’ll have the opportunity to ask questions and be in community with like-minded folks in Billings hoping to connect with each other and make Billings the best it can be! *Disclaimer* While we are celebrating three particular women making change in Billings, we welcome, celebrate and respect all gender identities, please join us!
Join us on Thursday, March 11, from 5:30-7:00pm.
Running for office doesn’t have to mean running yourself down. Former Great Falls Rep. Barbara Bessette and Bozeman-area certified yoga therapist Darcie Warden talk about their experiences and their recommendations for ways you can stay mentally and physically healthy and resilient while you put in the work to run and win.
Register for this free event below (include your favorite motivating song in the message) for the Zoom link. Bring pen/pencil and paper, and we’ll see you on the 19th!
Thinking of running for office, but you’re not familiar with your county central committee? This informal panel session is for you! Depending on which county you live in, your local Democratic central committee can be a great resource for you as a potential candidate. We’re bringing you the expertise of three women who are active in these county structures: Helena Lovick (Great Falls, Cascade County), Alyson Roberts (Bozeman, Gallatin County), and Krystal Steinmetz (Havre, Hill County).
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Join us on April 12 at 6:00 pm.
Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89458016823
Meeting ID: 894 5801 6823