Institute of Political Leadership

Thursday, April 06, 2006

In this issue...
• Ripley Rand, Superior Court Judge
• Tony Michalek, Craven County Commissioner
• Irene Phillips, Forsyth County School Board
• Robin Dorff to Appear on NC Open/net
• Your News!
• Leadership North Carolina Annual Meeting Announcement
• LNC Application Period Now Open

Ripley Rand, Superior Court Judge

Judge Ripley Rand, Spring 2003, is running for Wake County Superior Court from District 10-B.

As a Special Superior Court Judge since 2002, Rand has served as one of a small number of trial court judges who are routinely assigned statewide to hear civil and criminal cases. On February 3, 2006, Governor Mike Easley appointed Rand to the Wake County Superior Court seat formerly held by Evelyn Hill.

"As a judge presiding in courtrooms all over our state; a prosecutor who prosecuted everything from speeding tickets to domestic violence to murder; and a law clerk in both the state and federal courts, I have the experience and perspective necessary to continue being an effective judge on our Superior Court," Rand said.

You may contact Ripley at ripley.rand@gmail.com for more information on his campaign.

Tony Michalek, Craven County Commissioner

Republican Tony Michalek, Fall 2005, is running for Craven County Commissioner from District 5.

Tony feels his district has been under represented for the twelve years he has resided in Craven County. He believes the district has a lot of resources that have gone untapped and ignored.

You may find more information on Tony and his campaign at www.tmichalek.com

Irene Phillips, Forsyth County School Board

Democrat Irene Phillips, Fall 2004, is running for the At-Large Seat on the Forsyth County School Board.

Robin Dorff to Appear on NC Open/net

April 11, 2006, 9-10:00 p.m. Get Involved with Elections

Voter turnout for primaries in non-presidential election years is historically quite low. 2002 had the best voter turnout since 1990 at 23%. With North Carolina's primary election right around the corner on May 2, watch OPEN/net Tuesday, April 11 from 9-10:00 p.m. and join the conversation about citizen involvement with elections.

Discussion will include about voting itself, election trends, how to get information about candidates, and even how to run for office. Here to talk with you will be:

Dr. Thad Beyle, Professor of Political Science at UNC-Chapel Hill,

Antony Khamala, Organizer with Democracy North Carolina, a nonprofit organization focusing on campaign finance reform and voting rights,

Bryan Warner, Communication Director of the N.C. Center for Voter Education, a nonprofit dedicated to improving the quality and responsiveness of North Carolina's election system, and

Dr. Robin Dorff, Executive Director of the Institute of Political Leadership, a nonprofit established to train and develop North Carolina citizens who have the potential to be the state's future political leaders..

Send in your questions and comments by email to open@ncmail.net or call in, toll free, to 1-888-228-6736.

Find your local cable channel that carries OPEN/net on APT's web site: www.ncapt.tv/local.htm

Your News!

David Robinson, Spring 2003, is now the Chairman of the Wake County Republican Party (through May of 2007.)

Brenda E. Humphrey, Fall 1998, has been named by Peace Brigades International to the Finance Committee of the organization's international arm. Brenda is one of two people representing the United States on the committee.

Jimmy Walker, Spring 1995, is currently a County Commissioner from Stokes County.

Please email your news to nciopl@bellsouth.net

Leadership North Carolina Annual Meeting Announcement

Leadership Address

In the Arena: Ethical Leadership in Collegiate Sports Friday, May 19, 2006: 3 - 5 PM Grandover Resort, Greensboro

Keynote Speaker: NCAA President Myles Brand

Register now for the LNC Annual Meeting scheduled for Friday, May 19 in Greensboro at the Grandover Resort. The second annual Leadership Address that afternoon will feature Myles Brand, President of the NCAA as the keynote speaker, followed by a panel discussion including North Carolina collegiate athletic directors and coaches.

Following the afternoon forum will be a brief program (graduation of Class XIII and awards presentations) followed by a heavy hors d'oeuvre networking reception.

Registration information and schedule details are posted on the Annual Meeting page of the LNC Website.

Registration Deadline: Friday, May 12

LNC Application Period Now Open

Leadership North Carolina (LNC) announces that applications for the 2006-07 program are now being accepted.

LNC selects approximately 50 North Carolinians, with attention to diversity of profession, geography, stage of career, etc. The Application Period ends on May 31, 2006. The program dates for the next Class (Class XIV) run from October 2006 - May 2007.

Contact the Leadership North Carolina office with any questions - 919.890.6250 or visit their website: www.leadershipnc.org.

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