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Events at the 2005 Spring Forum
April 14-16, 2005
Washington, DC

Thursday, April 14, 2005 - Mastering the Media: What Women Legislators Need to Know Before the Next Interview

Malin Jennings offers tips to session attendees.

Malin Jennings, senior vice president at Fleishman-Hillard, facilitated this session and provided tips on how to become a reliable media source and deliver important messages during interviews. She also presented information about how to prepare for interviews, recognize dangers and avoid costly mistakes. More than 30 legislators attended this breakfast session. To view Malin Jennings' Power Point presentation, click here.

Also during the session, the Women's Legislative Network celebrated the release of the CD, "Wise Women: Sage Advice from Seasoned Lawmakers."  Visit the website for more information.

Friday, April 15, 2005 - The Legislative Caucus: Cat Herders Needed Cosponsored with the NCSL Legislative Effectiveness and State Government Committee (l-r): Delegate Carol Petzold, Assemblyman Paul Tokasz, Senator Derek Schmidt, Representative Rob Eissler

Network President Delegate Carol Petzold participated in the session and presented information about women's caucuses - specifically, her experience with the Women Legislators of Maryland, Maryland's women's caucus.  Other panelists included Senator Derek Schmidt, Senate Majority Leader, Kansas, and Assemblyman Paul Tokasz, Assembly Majority Leader, New York.  Representative Rob Eissler of Texas moderated the session. To read the Legislative Effectiveness and State Government Committee summary of the session, please visit their website here.   Return to the Women's Legislative Network of NCSL