2010 Woman of the Year Event

Join us as we honor Millie MacFarland, Clerk of the House

August, 26th @ The Harraseeket in Freeport

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Featured Profile

Shelby Wright

As a Grassroots Organizer working exclusively in “the other Maine,” Shelby Wright sees first-hand the power of building connections and coalitions to make a difference in the lives of Mainers.

Shelby facilitates community and volunteer activity throughout eastern, central, and northern Maine.  She organizes community volunteers and activists around federal policy issues in ten counties.  Yes, ten.  From Knox County to Franklin County, to Kennebec, to Aroostook to Washington. 

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What We Do

Emerge Maine is the essential step for Democratic women who want to run for public office.  It is the only in-depth, six-month training program that inspires candidates to run and gives them the tools to win.

By providing women across the state with top-notch training and a powerful political network, Emerge Maine is getting more Democrats into office and changing the leadership - and politics - of Maine.

Our Curriculum

Participants meet one weekend a month for six months and participate in the following trainings:

* Public Speaking and Communication

* Fundraising

* Media and Messaging

* Networking

* Campaign Strategy

* Field Operations

* Labor and Endorsements

* Technology and New Media

* Cultural Competency

* Ethical Leadership

 

Participants have the opportunity to meet women who hold elective office in Maine and expand their political network.

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