The Richard G Lugar Excellence In Public Service Series

Connie Basham	The Lugar Series opened numerous doors for me and prepared me well for elected office. In '96, I was elected to my first term on the Tippecanoe County Council and have benefited greatly from the leadership techniques shared by Lugar Series speakers and fellow Series participants. I encourage all Republican women to consider applying for acceptance into this outstanding program."

The program year comprises eight monthly day-long sessions starting in October. In May, the series culminates with a four-day summit in Washington, D.C. The intensive training curriculum addresses, but is not limited to, the following topics:

History of the Republican Party
Formation of Public Policy and Ethics in Government
The Constitution as the Basis for Government
Understanding Local, State and Federal Government
Running a Successful Campaign
Fundraising
Public Speaking Training
The Role of Media in Politics
National Security and the Military

Participants learn from experts and hands-on activities and have the opportunity to network with key Republican leaders at the local, state and national levels.