Lugar Series welcomes 31st class

RICHARD LUGAR’S LEGACY LIVES ON AS THE RICHARD G. LUGAR EXCELLENCE IN PUBLIC SERVICE SERIES SELECTS ITS 31st CLASS

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  Contact: Anne Hathaway
September 24, 2020[email protected]
(317) 536-6900

INDIANAPOLIS –The Richard G. Lugar Excellence in Public Service Series is pleased to announce that it has selected its 2020-2021 class.

“We are excited to announce the 31st Lugar Series class and begin working with such incredible women throughout the state,” said Anne Hathaway, Executive Director of the Lugar Series. “Especially during such uncertain times, it’s inspiring to know there are so many women prioritizing public service. The women selected have shown exemplary leadership within their communities, and I am excited to help them learn more and develop their skills as they consider their roles and ability to make an impact at the local, state, and federal levels of government after graduating from the Lugar Series.”

Those selected for the 31st Lugar Series class are:

  • Rachelle Baker, Crown Point, Lake County
  • Malika Butler, Indianapolis, Marion County
  • Colette Childress, Greenfield, Hancock County
  • Natalie DeWitt, Auburn, DeKalb County
  • Patricia Foxx, Brazil, Clay County
  • Sarah Froderman, Cory, Clay County
  • Theresa Green, Columbia City, Whitley County
  • LeAnne Horn, Martinsville, Morgan County
  • Courtney Hott, Greenfield, Johnson County
  • Erin Lucas, Indianapolis, Marion County
  • Regina Miller, Greenwood, Johnson County
  • Amanda Muldoon, Fort Wayne, Allen County
  • Katie Nelson, Franklin, Johnson County
  • Sarah Reed, Atlanta, Hamilton County
  • Heather Setser, Eckerty, Crawford County
  • Stephanie Veit, Fort Wayne, Allen County
  • Colleen Whiting, Indianapolis, Marion County

Inspired by the late Indiana Senator Richard G. Lugar, the Richard G. Lugar Excellence in Public Service Series was established in 1990 as a not-for-profit women’s leadership development program designed to increase the preparation, influence and number of Republican women in local, state and national elective and appointive offices.

To date, the Lugar Series has trained 549 Hoosier women and has produced exceptional new party leaders, public board and commission members, political operatives, and elected officials from mayors and legislators to state executive office holders. Since 1990, the program model has been replicated to create excellence programs in over 20 states and has produced over 2,000 graduates nationwide.

For more information about The Lugar Series, contact Anne Hathaway at [email protected] or visit www.LugarSeries.com

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Governor Eric J. Holcomb to join Richard G. Lugar Excellence in Public Service Series for Landmark 30th Anniversary Celebration

Indianapolis, Ind. – The Richard G. Lugar Excellence in Public Service Series today announced plans for the organization’s 30th Anniversary Luncheon; scheduled for February 18, 2020, at the Indiana Roof Ballroom, which will feature keynote remarks by Governor Eric J. Holcomb.

“I am thrilled to join the Richard G. Lugar Excellence in Public Service Series to celebrate this important milestone,” said Governor Holcomb. “The Lugar Series is one of Senator Lugar’s most enduring legacies and for three decades has inspired and empowered generations of Hoosier women to serve their community, state, and country.”

In addition to celebrating the landmark 30th anniversary, the luncheon will recognize the latest Lugar Series class which consists of 20 accomplished women hailing from 14 counties across Indiana along with the 529 alumni to date. The 2020 annual luncheon will mark the first since Senator Lugar’s death in 2019.

The Lugar Series also announced plans to recognize Gail Lowry with the 2020 Nancy A. Maloley Outstanding Public Service Award. Lowry is a 1992 graduate of the Lugar Series and was a longtime trusted staffer for Senator Richard Lugar. Today, she serves as the Chief Philanthropy Officer for Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana.

“It was the privilege of my life to have had the opportunity to work closely with Senator Lugar and see first-hand the profound impact he had on our state and country,” said Lowry. “To humbly accept an award named for a fellow Lugar staffer and legend-in-her-own-right Nancy A. Maloley is an honor.”

Tickets to the Lugar Series 30th Anniversary Luncheon are still available by visiting www.LugarSeries.com or calling 317-536-6900.

The Richard G. Lugar Excellence in Public Service Series is a nonprofit organization inspired by former Indiana Senator Richard G. Lugar. As a women’s leadership development program, it is designed to increase the preparation, influence and number of Republican women in local, state and national elective and appointive offices. The Lugar Series has trained over 500 Hoosier women and has produced exceptional new party leaders, public board and commission members, political operatives, and elected officials from mayors and legislators to state executive office holders. The program model has been replicated to create excellence programs in 18 states and has produced over 2,000 graduates nationwide.

Lugar Series to honor Pacers executive Mel Raines with Nancy A. Maloley Outstanding Public Servant Award

The Richard G. Lugar Excellence in Public Service Series is honored to name Mel Raines as the 2019 Nancy A. Maloley Outstanding Public Service Award recipient in recognition of her tireless commitment to Indiana and to her country. The award will be presented at the Lugar Series 29th Annual Luncheon at the Indiana Rooftop Ballroom on April 5, 2019.

The Nancy A. Maloley Outstanding Public Service Award, established in 2002 after the Lugar family lost a dear friend, recognizes a Hoosier Republican woman who has demonstrated extraordinary dedication to serving the public through appointed governmental or political office.

“Mel is a political trailblazer with extensive experience staging Republican National Conventions and serving officials in the White House and in Congress,” said Anne Hathaway, executive director of Lugar Series. “Mel’s commitment to public service is infectious – which personifies the award’s namesake, Nancy Maloley.”

Currently, Mel serves as Senior Vice President for Pacers Sports and Entertainment where she oversees the strategic direction of facilities operation and manages more than 50 full-time and hundreds of part-time employees.

Her career trajectory in politics, government and sport is extensive – having served in the offices of former Senator Dan Coats, former Vice President Dick Cheney and current Congresswomen Susan Brooks. In addition, she successfully planned and executed five Republican National Committees between 1996 to 2012 and served as the vice president for the 2012 Indianapolis Super Bowl Host Committee.

Past recipients of the Nancy A. Maloley Outstanding Public Servant Award include former State Senator Beverly Gard, former Lieutenant Governor Becky Skillman, Congresswoman Susan Brooks, United States Federal Justice Sarah Evans Barker and the Honorable Robyn Moberly. The honoree is selected each year by a committee of seasoned public servants and family members of Nancy Maloley and based on dedication to public service, creative approach to problem solving, intellectual competency and effective management and leadership.

Tickets for the Lugar Series 29th Annual Luncheon at the Indiana Rooftop Ballroom on April 5, 2019 can be purchased at www.lugarseries.com

About the Lugar Series of Excellence
The Richard G. Lugar Excellence in Public Service Series is a nonprofit organization inspired by former Indiana Senator Richard G. Lugar, as a women’s leadership development program to increase the number of Republican women in local, state and national elective and appointive offices.

Media Contact: Amanda Fruland, [email protected], 317-764-3507
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Lugar Series welcomes new class of leaders

The Richard G. Lugar Excellence in Public Service Series recently selected its 29th class of Republican women for leadership training in government, politics and public service. The 20 women in the 2018-2019 class hail from 11 counties throughout Indiana. They will be formally introduced at the Lugar Series 2018 Opening Reception, which will be held on Tuesday, October 23, 2018 at the Ivy Tech Culinary Center Ballroom in Indianapolis. Lugar Series alumna and current Indiana State Treasurer Kelly Mitchell will serve as the keynote speaker.

The Lugar Series is a political training program for women with a mission to “increase the number and influence of Republican women in elected and appointed governmental positions at the local, state and federal levels.” To date, 509 Hoosier women have completed the Program. Graduates include former Indiana Lieutenant Governor Sue Ellspermann, State Representative Holli Sullivan and State Senators Liz Brown and Erin Houchin.

“This year’s class is comprised of 20 outstanding Hoosier women from multiple industries across the state who bring with them a diverse skill set and background,” said Lugar Series Executive Director Anne Hathaway. “These women are strong leaders who seek to engage in our state and communities. I look forward to seeing how they will utilize their talents and training after they complete the Lugar Series.”

The members of the 2018-19 Lugar Series class are (listed by county):

Allen- Lindsay Hannah and Nicole Keesling
Boone- Lindsay Adams
Clay- Nichole Keller
Decatur- Wendy Whitehead
Dubois- Cathy “Kitty” Merkley
Hamilton- Elizabeth Brier, Teresa Griffin, Angela Morris, Kate Snedeker and Megan Wiles
Henry- Betsy Mills
Jefferson- Katie Jenne
Marion- Lacey Berkshire, Amy Kent, Alexandra Miranda and Molly Szilard
Tippecanoe- Cameron Mann and Kimberly Wright
Tipton- Jennifer Hindman

The Lugar Series class meets once a month from October to May for training on public service and running a campaign, networking with state and local leaders and listening to business professionals on issues facing society. In the spring, the class takes an annual trip to Washington, D.C. to meet with Indiana’s congressional delegation and other national level officials.

For more information on the Lugar Series 2018 Opening Reception, please contact [email protected] or (317)536-6900. Tickets and tables for the event can be purchased at https://secure.piryx.com/donate/t0LglRfe/Lugar-Series/openingreception18.

Lugar Series Alumnae to receive prestigious 2018 Torchbearer Awards

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Commission for Women (ICW) will honor Richard G. Lugar Excellence in Public Service Series 2011-2012 alumna and current board member Brenda Gerber Vincent and 2016-2017 alumna and Indiana State Health Commissioner Dr. Kristina Box with Torchbearer Awards at the Torchbearer Awards Ceremony on Wednesday, September 26, 2018 at the Indiana Historical Society.

Vincent is the Chief Development Officer for Lifeline Youth & Family Services, Crosswinds and Lasting Change. She has established herself as a pioneer in the world of mental health, co-founding the Fort Wayne Carriage House. The Carriage House serves as a “clubhouse” model facility for over 1,600 members in the Fort Wayne community struggling with severe mental illness.

Dr. Box was appointed Indiana State Health Commissioner for the Indiana State Department of Health by Governor Eric J. Holcomb in 2017. Commissioner Box is a trailblazer in the medical field. She started her career in 1987 at Community Health Network as only the second female OB/GYN in the network’s system, served as the Physician Lead for Community Health Network’s Women’s Service Line, and led efforts to ensure low-income women and babies received necessary and important health screenings for free.

The ICW Torchbearer Awards recognize extraordinary women from around the state who have broken down barriers, overcome obstacles to women’s full participation and have made Indiana a better place to work, live and raise a family.

“Commissioner Box and Brenda’s commitment to public service and achievements make them groundbreakers in their industries and role models for all Hoosier women,” said Lugar Series Executive Director Anne Hathaway. “The Lugar Series congratulates our two outstanding alumnae, and we thank them for being an inspiration to all women.”

Honorees are selected from a pool of nominated candidates by a Council of Judges comprised of past Torchbearer Award winners. Recipients are chosen based on achievements in the areas of their professional careers, community leadership and public service.

This event is open to the press.

For more information or to register for the 2018 Torchbearer Awards Ceremony, click here. For more information about Commissioner Kristina Box, Brenda Gerber Vincent or the Lugar Series, contact Anne Hathaway at [email protected] or visit www.LugarSeries.com.

Congresswoman Susan Brooks’ remarks resonate theme at Lugar Series Luncheon

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Apr 10, 2018

Contact: Anne Hathaway
[email protected]
317-536-6900

 

INDIANAPOLIS – The theme at the 28th Annual Lugar Series Luncheon on Monday was encouraging women to get involved in public service.

“Run. Run, run, run. We absolutely need women at all levels of government to step up,” said Congresswoman Susan Brooks (IN-05). “We don’t have enough women in the Statehouse. We don’t have enough women as mayors. We don’t have enough women leading at other levels of government.”

Brooks along with Congresswoman Jackie Walorski (IN-02) highlighted this year’s Lugar Series Luncheon, taking part in a congressional roundtable discussion moderated by Teresa Lubbers, the Indiana Commissioner for Higher Education and one of the program’s founders, before a crowd of over 500 at the Marriott Downtown.

The annual luncheon put on by the Lugar Series, recognizes the current Lugar Series class and draws a large crowd by bringing in top-name female, Republican officials as keynote speakers.

“Both, Congresswomen Brooks and Walorski are in a minority of just 21 Republican women serving in Congress,” said Anne Hathaway, executive director of the Lugar Series. “These women are leaders in Congress and members of key committees with significant impact on Indiana, additionally they are terrific role models for all candidates, men or women. My hope is by hearing from them today more women are inspired and motivated to run for office or get involved in public service.”

Indiana GOP Chair Kyle Hupfer, the only male to speak at the luncheon, echoed the reoccurring theme by saying, “We not only put women on the ballot in Indiana, we elect them!”

Hupfer’s remarks are referring to Secretary of State Connie Lawson, State Treasurer Kelly Mitchell and State Auditor Tera Klutz all Republican incumbents running for re-election in 2018.

The Richard G. Lugar Excellence in Public Service Series is a nonprofit organization inspired by former Indiana Senator Richard G. Lugar. The Series is a women’s leadership development program designed to increase the number of Republican women in local, state and national elective and appointive offices.

For more information about the Lugar Series, contact Anne Hathaway at [email protected] or visit www.LugarSeries.com.

Former State Sen. Beverly Gard to receive prestigious public servant award

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March 27, 2018

Contact: Anne Hathaway
[email protected]
317-536-6900

INDIANAPOLIS – The theme at the 28th Annual Lugar Series Luncheon on Monday was encouraging women to get involved in public service.

“Run. Run, run, run. We absolutely need women at all levels of government to step up,” said Congresswoman Susan Brooks (IN-05). “We don’t have enough women in the Statehouse. We don’t have enough women as mayors. We don’t have enough women leading at other levels of government.”

Brooks along with Congresswoman Jackie Walorski (IN-02) highlighted this year’s Lugar Series Luncheon, taking part in a congressional roundtable discussion moderated by Teresa Lubbers, the Indiana Commissioner for Higher Education and one of the program’s founders, before a crowd of over 500 at the Marriott Downtown.

The annual luncheon put on by the Lugar Series, recognizes the current Lugar Series class and draws a large crowd by bringing in top-name female, Republican officials as keynote speakers.

“Both, Congresswomen Brooks and Walorski are in a minority of just 21 Republican women serving in Congress,” said Anne Hathaway, executive director of the Lugar Series. “These women are leaders in Congress and members of key committees with significant impact on Indiana, additionally they are terrific role models for all candidates, men or women. My hope is by hearing from them today more women are inspired and motivated to run for office or get involved in public service.”

Indiana GOP Chair Kyle Hupfer, the only male to speak at the luncheon, echoed the reoccurring theme by saying, “We not only put women on the ballot in Indiana, we elect them!”

Hupfer’s remarks are referring to Secretary of State Connie Lawson, State Treasurer Kelly Mitchell and State Auditor Tera Klutz all Republican incumbents running for re-election in 2018.

The Richard G. Lugar Excellence in Public Service Series is a nonprofit organization inspired by former Indiana Senator Richard G. Lugar. The Series is a women’s leadership development program designed to increase the number of Republican women in local, state and national elective and appointive offices.

For more information about the Lugar Series, contact Anne Hathaway at [email protected] or visit www.LugarSeries.com.

CONGRESSWOMAN SUSAN BROOKS AND CONGRESSWOMAN JACKIE WALORSKI TO KEYNOTE LUGAR SERIES 28th ANNUAL LUNCHEON

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 13, 2018

Contact: Anne Hathaway
[email protected]
317-536-6900

 

INDIANAPOLIS –The Richard G. Lugar Excellence in Public Service Series is pleased to announce that Congresswoman Susan Brooks and Congresswoman Jackie Walorski will both keynote the Lugar Series 28th Annual Luncheon on April 9, 2018, at the Indianapolis Downtown Marriott.

“At a time when more women than ever are deciding to run for elected office and to engage and participate in our political process, the Lugar Series and its mission are more important and relevant than ever,” said Congresswoman Susan Brooks (IN-05). “I am honored to be a keynote speaker for this year’s luncheon and to celebrate the accomplishments of so many Hoosier women who are already influential leaders in their communities and aspire to use their skills and experience in public service at the local, state and federal level.”

“The Lugar Series offers incredible opportunities to hardworking young women across Indiana and helps give them the tools to be even stronger leaders. For years, this important program has been supporting and empowering generations of Hoosier women who go on to play pivotal roles in our communities,” said Congresswoman Jackie Walorski (IN-02). “I am truly grateful for the opportunity to come together with such an inspiring group of women who are committed to making a real difference.”

Previous Lugar Series Annual Luncheon speakers include current cabinet member and Administrator for CMS Seema Verma, former Hewlett-Packard CEO and 2016 GOP candidate for President Carly Fiorina, former White House economic advisor Dr. Pippa Malmgren, Fortune magazine’s Nina Easton, former Senator Richard G. Lugar, former Governor Mitch Daniels, former U.S. Secretary of Education Margaret Spellings and former White House counselor Karen Hughes as well as Barbara Pierce Bush, daughter of President George W. Bush.

The proceeds from the event support the objectives of the Lugar Series: to train, prepare, and inspire Hoosier women to become leaders in the Republican party and in public service.

Details for the Lugar Series Annual Luncheon are below:

WHAT:                 Lugar Series 28th Annual Luncheon

WHO:                   Congresswoman Susan Brooks and Congresswoman Jackie Walorksi

WHEN:                 Monday, April 9, 2018

Registration begins at 11:00 AM ET

Luncheon begins at 11:30 AM ET

WHERE:              Indianapolis Downtown Marriott- 350 W Maryland St, Indianapolis, IN 46225

This event is open to the press.

Tickets may be purchased here. Sponsorship information is here.

The Richard G. Lugar Excellence in Public Service Series is a nonprofit organization inspired by former Indiana Senator Richard G. Lugar. as a women’s leadership development program designed to increase the preparation, influence and number of Republican women in local, state and national elective and appointive offices. The Lugar Series has trained over 489 Hoosier women and has produced exceptional new party leaders, public board and commission members, political operatives, and elected officials from mayors and legislators to state executive office holders. The program model has been replicated to create excellence programs in 18 states and has produced over 2,000 graduates nationwide.

For more information about The Lugar Series or the 28th Annual Luncheon, contact Anne Hathaway at [email protected] or visit www.LugarSeries.com

Rep. Sullivan elected to Lugar Series Board

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Jan. 2, 2018

Contact: Anne Hathaway
[email protected]
317-536-6900

 

INDIANAPOLIS (Jan. 2, 2018) – State Rep. Holli Sullivan (R-Evansville) was recently elected unanimously to represent the Indiana Republican State Committee on the Lugar Series Board of Governors.

“The Lugar Series has a special place in my heart, not only as an alum, but because of the ways they empower women to become leaders,” Sullivan said. “I am looking forward to adding value to the Lugar Series Board of Governors from my position as secretary for the Indiana Republican State Committee.”

Sullivan was elected to fill the vacancy created by Beth Boyce’s recent resignation.

“Holli will be such a great asset to our board as she brings her expertise as a state legislator, Republican State Committee board member and community business leader,” said Anne Hathaway, Lugar Series Executive Director. “I look forward to working with Holli to encourage Hoosier women to become involved in public service at the local, state and federal levels.”

The Lugar Series Board of Governors reviews the program’s finances, promotes recruitment and alumni engagement and works to build a statewide network of women.

Sullivan is a Lugar Series alumna, and was a part of the 2009-2010 Lugar Series class. Each year, 20 Hoosier women are selected for the Lugar Series to take part in the eight-month leadership program. Applications for the 2018-2019 Lugar Series class will be available June 1, 2018.

The Richard G. Lugar Excellence in Public Service Series is a nonprofit organization inspired by former Indiana Senator Richard G. Lugar, as a women’s leadership development program designed to increase the number of Republican women in local, state and national elective and appointive offices. Since the organization’s inception in 1990, the program has trained 489 Hoosier women in 28 classes to enter public service.  The Lugar Series led to the creation of a national series of programs, which have trained more than 2,000 women from across the nation.