Dear Friend:

Do you feel powerless in the face of government? Are you frustrated with health care reform that no one understands – wars that seem to go on forever – taxes that keep climbing – a devastating unemployment situation – bail outs for everyone but the average man? You can do something about it! You can take back control of your government! Become an informed citizen! Learn how to influence legislation and public opinion. Gain the skills you need to be an effective change maker!

For the past 10 years the Woodhull Institute for Ethical Leadership has been training women in ethical leadership and practical skill sets that they need to succeed. We are now offering our proven training methods to those interested in becoming informed and active citizens. Our co-educational DEMOCRACY 911 retreat will give you the know how to influence government and effect positive change. Join other concerned citizens and our incredible panel of presenters including Author and Activist Naomi Wolf, Bill of Rights Defense Committee Executive Director Shahid Buttar, Author and Founder of the Op-ed Project, Catherine Orenstein from February 18 - 21, 2010 for a dynamic weekend at our beautiful 100 acre retreat center in Ancramdale, New York.

Learn how to get your ideas published, generate legislation, make your representatives accountable and influence public opinion:

* “After three days with the amazingly accomplished instructors, I went on to publish over ten articles in one year -- a huge leap from having never published before." - Jennifer Gandin

* "At Woodhull, I was given the confidence to reach for the moon! I was exposed to and taught by those who are living their dreams, making an impact on society through the expression of their truest voices; people on a mission, working cooperatively with the common goal of empowering ALL, to aspire to lead in a compassionate, ethical manner at a time in the world in which our participation is desperately needed." - Michelle Riu

* “Without Woodhull I never would have had the know-how or courage to publish an op-ed. I have now published three.” - Mary Egbert

* “It was a rare opportunity though one typical of Woodhull, to benefit from another's wisdom and experience. Special workshops on television, radio, and print interviews demystified the mechanics and made me feel ready to march into that green room or take that reporter's call. Bring it on!" – Deborah Siegel, PhD

As Lincoln restated in the Gettysburg Address – “that this nation, under God, shall have a new birth of freedom -- and that government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth.”

Please forward this e-mail to anyone that you know who cares about the direction our country should take! Further details and registration information for the retreat are attached. Scholarships and payment plans are available. For additional information please e-mail LSinkman@woodhull.org or call Laura Sinkman at 646-435-0837.

Let’s spend a part of Presidents’ week together becoming better citizens.

Very truly yours,

Wende Jager-Hyman
Executive Director

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Phone: 646-435-0837 Fax: 646-290-5709 www.woodhull.org

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Laura Sinkman
Program Coordinator
The Woodhull Institute for Ethical Leadership
1551 Kellum Place
Mineola, NY 11501
T: 646-435-0837
www.woodhull.org
LSinkman@woodhull.org
info@woodhull.org

The Center for Women in Politics & Public Policy at the University of Massachusetts Boston, together with the YWCA Boston, is offering a week-long intensive training experience for activists, current and former female Members of Parliament, current and former female members of municipal councils, current and former female members of the judiciary, journalists and other women interested in promoting gender equity in politics and public policy. Participants will build bridges with women from various countries as they develop their own leadership skills. Activities include lectures, discussion, meetings and visits to government branches. Using a “train the trainers” model, participants will receive materials and expertise they can use for training other women in participants’ countries upon their return. The training will take place at the University of Massachusetts Boston and other locations in the City of Boston, Massachusetts. Please review the description by clicking the link below. Interested? Please complete the Application Form by the end of September. Hope to see you in Boston in November. (Space is limited, so apply soon.)

Click here for Description of Program (in English)
Click here for Application Form (in English)