Running and Winning

League of Women Voters
of Camden County

A non-partisan organization, promoting political responsibility through informed and active participation in government.

Order the LWVCC Running & Winning Manual

Order a DVD of the LWV Greater Tucson program

Read the program overview

2009 event - story and pictures!

2010 event - story and pictures!

Running and Winning

A Workshop for High School Junior and Senior Girls

Conducted Annually

2010 Program: April 22, Lindenwold High School

For the past nine years, the League of Women Voters of Camden County and a group of community co-sponsors have presented a unique training opportunity for high school girls. We believe that if girls can learn about their options for political leadership, more of them will become involved. Our Running and Winning program is designed to teach them about the challenges and rewards of holding public office. Participants:

Meet women who are the political leaders in our community such as Mayors, Freeholders, Assembly Members and Councilwomen.

Discuss full-time and part-time leadership positions in government.

Learn the skills necessary for running for office: networking, public speaking, campaigning.

The program has received very positive reviews from teachers and parents, but most importantly, from the participating girls. Read more about how it works.

LWV Camden County shares its planning manual with other Leagues and organizations. LWV Greater Tucson adopted the program and has produced a DVD about their experience.

Community co-sponsors of the program include:

American Association of University Women

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., South Jersey Alumnae Chapter

Cherry Hill Regional Chamber of Commerce

The Chinese Women’s Association of New Jersey

If you would like to talk with someone about the Running and Winning workshops, contact Karen Avenick of LWV Camden County at kaveni@comcast.net or Shirley Sandeland of LWVGT at shirsande@cox.net. You may also contact them by phone - Karen Avenick (856-784-8977) or Shirley Sandeland (520) 327-7652.

You may also call the LWVCC's League Line at (856) 795-7878, or write to:

LWVCC
PO Box 245
Voorhees, NJ 08043