The Richard G Lugar Excellence In Public Service Series

Melissa Proffitt Reese	Through our involvement with the Lugar Series, we have been given the invaluable opportunity to serve and fulfill Senator Lugar's wish for more skilled, dedicated public servants, and to increase the number of Republican women who hold appointed and elective office. This involvement and support will strengthen our communities and state. " Melissa Proffitt Reese

Senator Lugar with co-founders Judy Singleton, Senator Teresa Lubbers, and Executive Director Sandi Huddleston.

To increase the number and influence of Hoosier Republican women in elected and appointed governmental and political positions at the local, state and federal levels.


“I have always believed that the best and brightest among us should aspire to governmental service. Indiana’s future and, indeed, the future of our country depend upon the quality of the individuals entering public life. Rarely have I been affiliated with a program that demonstrates such positive results as the Lugar Series.” - U.S. Senator, Richard Lugar