Join us on the beautiful campus of Florida Gulf Coast University for the second running of Courage to Run FGCU! Run the 5K race or join in the 2-mile walk to support women running for office across the nation.

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T-shirt and medal for all participants. Prizes for top 5K finishers.

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Courage to Run is the nation’s premier, nonpartisan 5k series. Come celebrate democracy with us right here in Southwest Florida!

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If running or walking isn't your thing, sign up to volunteer or be a cheerer! There is something for everyone.

In the lead-up to the 2020 United State of Women Summit, USOW is convening communities across the country and equipping women with the tools they need to keep fighting for gender equity.

The day begins with an engagement fair and local marketplace for attendees to network with local organizations and partners before transitioning to a high-energy mainstage session and issue-based breakouts. The afternoon brings attendees back together for in-depth and skill-based trainings and networking to ensure the energy and planning of Galvanize is brought back to their communities. Please note that when selecting your Galvanize ticket, you are also selecting your breakout track. Attendees will only be able to attend one training.

Camp Congress for Girls DC Spring 2020 is a leadership program that introduces girls ages 8 to 17 to politics. Camp begins with a lesson on the structure of our political system. Each girl will choose to run for a seat in the US House of Representatives, the US Senate or for the presidency. She will create her own campaign with a platform, campaign finance plan, and a political ad. All campers will register to vote and then vote in an election. Once elected to Congress and sworn in, the newly installed members of Congress will learn how to introduce a bill, debate the merits of the bill, lobby fellow legislators, collaborate with the Executive branch and finally vote on the proposed bill. Camp will culminate with a ceremonial signing of the bill by our Ms. President. All participants will receive Certificate of Completion.

*** REGISTER BY APRIL 1, 2020 FOR GUARANTEED T-SHIRT ***

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Courage to Run Jackson Hole is part of a national series of 5Ks taking place across America. This is our third year. Come make it a milestone event!

*** REGISTER BY APRIL 15, 2020 FOR GUARANTEED T-SHIRT FOR RACE DAY ***

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Courage to Run Orono is part of a national series of 5Ks taking place across America. It is being organized by the Maine NEW Leadership. Join us!

The Legislative Leadership Summit brings together nonprofit and corporate leaders, subject matter experts, as well as local and federally elected officials for two days of bipartisan policy discussions that affect the Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) community and the nation at large. The APAICS Leadership Network aims to connect leaders from across all industries and varying points of view for a day of dialogue and an exchange of non-partisan ideas.

The APAICS Annual Awards Gala Dinner is the culmination of our nation’s recognition of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month in May, a celebration of the culture, traditions, history, and contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in the United States. We expect more than 1,000 attendees from across the country, including community, business, and political leaders.

The gala is the largest gathering of Asian American and Pacific Islander elected officials and government appointees at the federal, state, and local levels. Past speakers and awardees at the dinner include President Barack Obama, President Bill Clinton, Vice President Joe Biden, Secretary Hillary Clinton, Surgeon General Vivek Murthy, Senator Mazie Hirono, New Jersey Attorney General Gurbir Grewal, Martha Choe, Deepa Iyer, George Takei, Daniel Dae Kim, and Randall Park, among others.

Celebrate Mother's Day us at our Daughter and Mother Camp Congress for Girls 2020! Daughter and Mother Camp Congress for Girls 2020 is a leadership program that introduces girls ages 8 to 17 and their moms (or dads) to politics. Camp begins with a lesson on the structure of our political system. Each girl will choose to run for a seat in the US House of Representatives, the US Senate or for the presidency. Each mom will serve as her daughter's campaign manager. Together, daughter and mother will create a political campaign with a platform, campaign slogan, campaign finance plan, campaign marketing materials and a political ad for television. All campers and moms will register to vote and then vote in an election. Once elected to Congress and sworn in, the newly installed members of Congress will learn how to introduce a bill, debate the merits of the bill, lobby fellow legislators, collaborate with the Executive branch and finally vote on the proposed bill. Moms will serve as House, Senate and White House aides assisting daughters in their work. Camp will culminate with a ceremonial signing of the bill by our Ms. President.

The Military Leadership Luncheon is dedicated to promoting leadership diversity and Asian American and Pacific Islander representation in our troops. Active members and veterans of our Armed Forces have the opportunity to learn how to utilize skills and prior leadership experiences to contribute to personal and professional development in the future. Promoting diversity in the military encourages and strengthens the voice of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders throughout our nation.

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The 2018 Military Leadership Luncheon was headlined by Rear Admiral Joseph M. Vojvodich, Deputy for Mission Control, U.S. Cost Guard.  Congressman Ted Lieu, a Colonel in the United States Air Force Reserves delivered the keynote address at the 2017 event.  The 2016 Military Leadership Luncheon featured Lieutenant General Gina M. Grosso (Air Force) and PPALM Chairman Major General Tony Taguba (US Army).

Celebrate Father's Day us at our Daughter and Father Camp Congress for Girls 2020! Daughter and Father Camp Congress for Girls 2020 introduces girls ages 8 to 17 and their dads to politics. Camp begins with a lesson on the structure of our political system. Each girl will choose to run for a seat in the US House of Representatives, the US Senate or for the presidency. Each dad will serve as his daughter's campaign manager. Together, daughter and father will create a political campaign with a platform, campaign slogan, campaign finance plan, campaign marketing materials and a political ad for television. All girls will register to vote and then vote in an election. Once elected to Congress and sworn in, the newly installed members of Congress will learn how to introduce a bill, debate the merits of the bill, lobby fellow legislators, collaborate with the Executive branch and finally vote on the proposed bill. Dads will serve as House, Senate and White House aides assisting daughters in their work. Camp will culminate with a ceremonial signing of the bill by our Ms. President.