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SUMMARY:Civic Voices- Advocacy Training for Nonprofits
DESCRIPTION:Nonprofits impact lives in North Carolina every day.\n\n\nCivic Voices is designed to ensure they have a seat at the table.\n\n\nThis two-day advocacy training (March 5–6 in Raleigh) equips nonprofit leaders with practical skills in public policy\, communications\, and advocacy.\n\n\nIn partnership with Leadership Triangle\, Civic Voices brings together experienced practitioners and nonprofit professionals committed to strengthening civic life across our state.\n\n\nAgenda highlights include:\n\n\n• Legislative panels with members of the General Assembly\n• “Making the Ask” — how to confidently meet with lawmakers\n• Preparing your board for advocacy\n• Understanding the North Carolina state budget
URL:https://iopl.org/event/civic-voices-advocacy-training-for-nonprofits/
LOCATION:The Junior League of Raleigh\, 711 Hillsborough St\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27603\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Brad Young":MAILTO:byoung@iopl.org
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251122T120000
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SUMMARY:Fall 2025 Fellows Graduation
DESCRIPTION:Join us in celebrating the Fall 2025 Class of IOPL Fellows—our 71st class—at their graduation ceremony!This event marks the culmination of three months of intensive training in leadership and public service. \nWhere: The McKimmon Center at NC State- 1101 Gorman Street\, Raleigh\, NC 27606 \nWhen: Saturday\, November 22\, at 10:00 AM \nSpeakers include: \nErik Hooks\, Former N.C. Secretary of Public Safety & FEMA Deputy Administrator \nJoe Coletti\, Director of Oversight Staff for the NC House Majority & Spring 2006 IOPL Fellow \nTickets are free\, and alumni are warmly encouraged to attend\, reconnect\, and meet the next generation of North Carolina leaders. https://www.classy.org/event/iopl-fall-2025-fellows-graduation/e735362
URL:https://iopl.org/event/fall-2025-fellows-graduation/
LOCATION:NC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251028T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251028T190000
DTSTAMP:20251013T184746Z
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SUMMARY:IOPL Hometown Forum- Pharmaceuticals\, PBMs & Pricing
DESCRIPTION:The North Carolina Institute of Public Leadership invites you to join us for the 2025 Hometown Forum Series\, a nonpartisan public discussion bringing together policymakers\, experts\, and community members. \nTICKETS AVAILABLE HERE \nThis forum is titled “Pharmaceuticals – Prices\, PBMs\, and Access.” The discussion will focus on\ncritical areas of health care policy\, including pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) regulation\, price controls\, and the challenges of pharmacy deserts in rural and underserved communities. \nConfirmed panelists include: \n\nSen. Benton Sawrey\nRep. Maria Cervania\nDavid Smith\, Senior VP\, eBen\nBrent Talley\, PharmD\n\nSpectrum News 1 Anchor and host of InFocus\, Sarah Rudlang\, joins us as moderator of the 2025 Series. \n \n 
URL:https://iopl.org/event/iopl-hometown-forum-pharmaceuticals-pbms-pricing/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Hometown Forums
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251021T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251021T190000
DTSTAMP:20251013T185142Z
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SUMMARY:IOPL Hometown Forum- Medicaid\, Medicare and the Private Insurance Market
DESCRIPTION:The North Carolina Institute of Public Leadership invites you to join us for the 2025 Hometown Forum Series\, a nonpartisan public discussion bringing together policymakers\, experts\, and community members. \nTICKETS AVAILABLE HERE \nThis forum is titled “Medicaid\, Medicare\, and the Private Insurance Market.” It will explore key questions in areas of healthcare policy\, including Medicaid expansion\, the Affordable Care Act\, clawbacks\, and the rising costs of insurance. \nConfirmed panelists include: \n\nRep. Tim Reeder\nRep. Carla Cunningham\nPeter Daniel\, NC Association of Health Plans\nRebecca Cerese\, NC Justice Center\n\nSpectrum News 1 Anchor and host of InFocus\, Sarah Rudlang\, joins us as moderator of the 2025 Series.
URL:https://iopl.org/event/iopl-hometown-forum-medicaid-medicare-and-the-private-insurance-market/
LOCATION:Meredith College- Kresge Auditorium\, 3800 Hillsborough St\, Raleigh\, NC 27607\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hometown Forums
ORGANIZER;CN="Brad Young":MAILTO:byoung@iopl.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251014T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251014T190000
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SUMMARY:IOPL Hometown Forum- Is Free Health Care Really Free?
DESCRIPTION:The North Carolina Institute of Public Leadership invites you to join us for the 2025 Hometown Forum Series\, a nonpartisan public discussion bringing together policymakers\, experts\, and community members. \nTICKETS AVAILABLE HERE \nThis forum is titled “Is Free Health Care Really Free? (Single-Payer Debate)” and will explore key questions around single-payer systems\, public options\, employer-based insurance\, and the true costs of health care reform. \nConfirmed panelists include: \n\nRep. Grant Campbell\, MD\nRep. Sarah Crawford\nDavid Larson\, Carolina Journal\nDr. Nathan Boucher\n\nSpectrum News 1 Anchor and host of InFocus\, Sarah Rudlang\, joins us as moderator of the 2025 Series. \n(Any updates to the panel will be posted.) \nThe 2025 Hometown Forum Series is Presented by
URL:https://iopl.org/event/iopl-hometown-forum-is-free-health-care-really-free/
LOCATION:Duke University
CATEGORIES:Hometown Forums
ORGANIZER;CN="Brad Young":MAILTO:byoung@iopl.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251007T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251007T190000
DTSTAMP:20250916T215032Z
CREATED:20250916T133141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250916T215032Z
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SUMMARY:Hometown Forum Series- The Healthcare Regulatory Environment in North Carolina
DESCRIPTION:The North Carolina Institute of Public Leadership invites you to join us for the 2025 Hometown Forum Series\, a nonpartisan public discussion bringing together policymakers\, experts\, and community members. \nTICKETS AVAILABLE HERE \nThis forum will focus on the Healthcare Regulatory Environment in North Carolina\, covering timely topics such as Certificate of Need reform\, scope of practice\, surprise billing\, mergers and acquisitions\, mental health\, and the role of private equity in healthcare. \nPanelists:\n\nSen. Jim Burgin (R-Harnett)\nSen. Gale Adcock (D-Wake)\nDr. Devdutta Sangvai\, Secretary\, NC DHHS\nJosh Dobson\, NC Healthcare Association\n\nSpectrum News 1 Anchor and host of InFocus\, Sarah Rudlang\, joins us as moderator of the 2025 Series. \n(Any updates to the panel will be posted.) \nThe 2025 Hometown Forum Series is Presented by
URL:https://iopl.org/event/hometown-forum-series-the-healthcare-regulatory-environment-in-north-carolina/
LOCATION:Johnston Community College- Paul A. Johnston Auditorium\, 245 College Road\, Smithfield\, NC\, 27577\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hometown Forums
ORGANIZER;CN="Brad Young":MAILTO:byoung@iopl.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240924T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240924T200000
DTSTAMP:20240913T200811Z
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SUMMARY:Hometown Debate Series 2024- State Superintendent Debate
DESCRIPTION:The North Carolina Institute of Political Leadership (IOPL) is excited to announce the next debate in its 2024 Hometown Debate Series\, featuring candidates for North Carolina Superintendent of Public Instruction. The debate will take place on Tuesday\, September 24\, 2024\, at the East Carolina Heart Institute (ECHI) at East Carolina University. The event is free to the public. Tickets can be reserved in advance using this link. \nThe debate will feature Democratic candidate Mo Green and Republican candidate Michele Morrow as they discuss key issues facing North Carolina’s public education system\, including funding\, teacher retention\, curriculum reform\, and student achievement. This is a pivotal race for the future of education in the state\, and the debate will give voters a valuable opportunity to hear directly from the candidates. \nAs part of IOPL’s nonpartisan Hometown Debate Series\, this event is designed to bring important political conversations to local communities and foster informed civic engagement. Spectrum News 1 Political Reporter and Anchor Loretta Boniti will serve as moderator\, guiding the conversation through critical topics of concern to voters.
URL:https://iopl.org/event/hometown-debate-series-2024-state-superintendent-debate/
LOCATION:ECHI at ECU • 115 Heart Drive\, Greenville\, NC 27834\, 115 Heart Drive\, Greenville\, NC\, 27834\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hometown Forums
ORGANIZER;CN="Brad Young":MAILTO:byoung@iopl.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240426T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240426T160000
DTSTAMP:20240318T171939Z
CREATED:20240318T171407Z
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SUMMARY:Women on Board - Durham
DESCRIPTION:We are excited to announce the first Women on Board session of 2024. Join us on April 26th in Durham for this nonpartisan training program to equip women with the skills and knowledge needed for public service. Take advantage of this opportunity to gain valuable insights from expert speakers on campaign strategy\, public speaking\, and more! \nWomen on Board Durham is a half-day campaign training for women. Participants will learn from prominent elected and appointed leaders\, campaign consultants\, party officials\, and policy experts. \nThis bipartisan program is for women who want to run for office\, seek higher office\, work on a campaign\, get appointed to office\, or learn more about the political system.
URL:https://iopl.org/event/women-on-board-durham/
LOCATION:4615 University Drive\, Durham\, NC 27707\, 4615 University Drive\, Durham\, NC\, 27707\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Brad Young":MAILTO:byoung@iopl.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231101T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231101T200000
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SUMMARY:Hometown Debate Series: Education Finances in NC
DESCRIPTION:The North Carolina Institute of Political Leadership (IOPL) is a nonpartisan nonprofit organization charged with improving the practice of democracy in our state. Through its annual Hometown Debate Series\, IOPL raises awareness of critical issues by bringing newsmakers to communities across the state. This four-event series\, a collaboration between Spectrum News 1 North Carolina and IOPL\, brings elected officials and policy experts together for a balanced debate on some of North Carolina’s most important issues. The 2023 Debate Series focuses on four topics within education. \nThe NC Institute of Political Leadership is excited to announce the Hometown Debate Series will return this Fall. Join us on November 1st from 7-8 pm at Barefoot Auditorium at the Benson Civic Center to discuss Education Finance in NC. \nSpectrum News 1’s Loretta Boniti will return as moderator for the event. Panelists Scheduled to Appear: \nSen. Jay Chaudhuri\, NC Senate District 15 \nSen. Michael Lee\, NC Senate District 7 \nAlexandra Sirota\, NC Budget and Tax Center \nMitch Kokai\, the John Locke Foundation \nAn abbreviated debate version will air on Spectrum News on Sunday\, November 5th\, at 11:30 a.m. and 8:30 p.m. After their initial airing\, The debates will be available in their entirety on www.spectrumlocalnews.com. \nThe Hometown Debate Series is free and open to the public! Doors Open at 6 p.m.
URL:https://iopl.org/event/hometown-debate-series-education-finances-in-nc/
LOCATION:Barefoot Auditorium\, 303 E Church St\, Benson\, NC\, 27504\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hometown Forums
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231024T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231024T200000
DTSTAMP:20231023T202051Z
CREATED:20231002T204515Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231023T202051Z
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SUMMARY:Hometown Debate Series: Teacher Pay and Licensure
DESCRIPTION:The North Carolina Institute of Political Leadership (IOPL) is a nonpartisan nonprofit organization charged with improving the practice of democracy in our state. Through its annual Hometown Debate Series\, IOPL raises awareness of critical issues by bringing newsmakers to communities across the state. This four-event series\, a collaboration between Spectrum News 1 North Carolina and IOPL\, brings elected officials and policy experts together for a balanced debate on some of North Carolina’s most important issues. The 2023 Debate Series focuses on four topics within education. \nThe NC Institute of Political Leadership is excited to announce the Hometown Debate Series will return this Fall. The October 24th panel at Meredith College will feature a discussion on Teacher Pay and Licensure \nSpectrum News 1’s Loretta Boniti will return as moderator for the event. Panelists Scheduled to Appear: \nRep. Ashton Clemmons\, NC House District 57 \nJill Camnitz\, Member\, State Board of Education \nBrenda Berg\, BEST NC \nDr. Deanna Townsend-Smith\, The Public School Forum of North Carolina \nAn abbreviated debate version will air on Spectrum News on Sunday\, October 29th\, at 11:30 a.m. and 8:30 p.m. After their initial airing\, The debates will be available in their entirety on www.spectrumlocalnews.com.
URL:https://iopl.org/event/hometown-debate-series-teacher-pay-and-licensure/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Hometown Forums
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231010T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231010T200000
DTSTAMP:20231002T203545Z
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SUMMARY:Hometown Debate Series: School Choice In NC
DESCRIPTION:The North Carolina Institute of Political Leadership (IOPL) is a nonpartisan nonprofit organization charged with improving the practice of democracy in our state. Through its annual Hometown Debate Series\, IOPL raises awareness of critical issues by bringing newsmakers to communities across the state. This four-event series\, a collaboration between Spectrum News 1 North Carolina and IOPL\, brings elected officials and policy experts together for a balanced debate on some of North Carolina’s most important issues. The 2023 Debate Series focuses on four topics within education. \nThe NC Institute of Political Leadership is excited to announce the Hometown Debate Series will return this Fall. Join us on October 10th from 7-8 pm at the Dennis A. Wicker Center in Sanford for a debate titled School Choice in North Carolina. \nSpectrum News 1’s Loretta Boniti will return as moderator for the event. Panelists Scheduled to Appear: \nSen. Benton Sawrey\, NC Senate District 10 \nRep. Zack Hawkins\, NC House District 31 \nMarcus Brandon\, CarolinaCAN \nDr. Lauren Fox\, The Public School Forum of North Carolina \nAn abbreviated debate version will air on Spectrum News on Sunday\, October 22nd\, at 11:30 a.m. and 8:30 p.m. After their initial airing\, The debates will be available in their entirety on www.spectrumlocalnews.com. \nThe Hometown Debate Series is free and open to the public! Doors Open at 6 p.m.
URL:https://iopl.org/event/hometown-debate-series-school-choice-in-nc/
LOCATION:Dennis A. Wicker Civic Center\, 1801 Nash St\, Sanford\, NC\, 27330\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hometown Forums
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231006T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231006T160000
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SUMMARY:Ready to Run Women's Campaign Training- Greensboro
DESCRIPTION:About the Event \n\n\nReady to Run® North Carolina is a one-day campaign training for women. Participants will learn from prominent elected and appointed leaders\, campaign consultants\, party officials\, and policy experts. \nThis bipartisan program is for women who want to run for office\, seek higher office\, work on a campaign\, get appointed to office\, or learn more about the political system. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAgenda \n\n\n12-1:30 PM Organizing Your Campaign: Choose Your Office & Build Your Team \nIn this workshop\, you will identify which office is positioned to address the issues you care about and where political opportunities exist. Then\, learn how to harness the community of people [you already know and those you want to get to know] who can help your campaign by voting for you\, donating\, volunteering\, and joining your campaign team. \n1:30 PM  -3:00 PM Municipal Budgeting Presentation and Exercise  \nThis is an innovative and engaging tool developed by the City of Greensboro to help public officials make strategic long-term budget choices and to help citizens understand the complexity of the budgeting process. \n3:00-4:00 PM Panel Discussion with Elected Women \nThis panel of elected women will discuss their experiences in running for office\, how far women in politics have come\, and the remaining obstacles. \nWhat did they face? What did they learn? What would they do differently? How did Their run affect their personal life and career?
URL:https://iopl.org/event/ready-to-run-womens-campaign-training-greensboro/
LOCATION:The YWCA of Greensboro\, 1807 Wendover Ave E\, Greensboro\, NC\, 27405\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231003T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231003T200000
DTSTAMP:20231002T203629Z
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SUMMARY:Hometown Debate Series: UNC Admissions Case
DESCRIPTION:The North Carolina Institute of Political Leadership (IOPL) is a nonpartisan nonprofit organization charged with improving the practice of democracy in our state. Through its annual Hometown Debate Series\, IOPL raises awareness of critical issues by bringing newsmakers to communities across the state. This four-event series\, a collaboration between Spectrum News 1 North Carolina and IOPL\, brings elected officials and policy experts together for a balanced debate on some of North Carolina’s most important issues. The 2023 Debate Series focuses on four topics within education. \n  \nThe NC Institute of Political Leadership is excited to announce the Hometown Debate Series will return this Fall. Join us on October 3rd from 7-8 pm at the Civic Center Auditorium of Vance-Granville Community College in Henderson for a debate titled The UNC Admissions Case: What’s Next? \n  \nPanelists will engage in a spirited debate on the Students for Fair Admissions\, Inc. v. UNC Supreme Court case regarding affirmative action. Spectrum News 1’s Loretta Boniti will return as moderator for the event.  \n\nPanelists Scheduled to Appear: \nRep. Vernetta Alston\, NC House District 29 \nKenny Xu\, President of Color Us United \nIrving Joyner\, NC Central University School of Law \nGeorge Leef\, The Martin Center for Academic Renewal \n  \nAn abbreviated debate version will air on Spectrum News on Sunday\, October 15th\, at 11:30 a.m. and 8:30 p.m. After their initial airing\, The debates will be available in their entirety on www.spectrumlocalnews.com. \nThe Hometown Debate Series is free and open to the public! Doors Open at 6 p.m.
URL:https://iopl.org/event/hometown-debate-series-unc-admissions-case/
LOCATION:Vance-Granville Community College Civic Center\, 200 Community College Road\, Henderson\, NC\, 27536\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hometown Forums
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230610T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230610T163000
DTSTAMP:20230606T145611Z
CREATED:20230419T170456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230606T145611Z
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SUMMARY:Ready to Run North Carolina- Campaign Training for Women
DESCRIPTION:Ready to Run® North Carolina is a one-day campaign training for women. Participants will learn from prominent elected and appointed leaders\, campaign consultants\, party officials\, and policy experts. \nThe bi-partisan program is for women who want to run for office\, seek higher office\, work on a campaign\, get appointed to office\, or learn more about the political system. \nReady to Run® North Carolina will include the following sessions: \n\nFinding Your Voice in North Carolina Politics\nDeciding to Run\nFundraising\nCommunicating your Message\nLegislative Advocacy\nKeynote Lunch Address- Congresswoman Deborah Ross (NC-2)\n\nRegistration fee is $50 ($40 until April 30 w/ the promo code EARLYBIRD). Lunch is included with Registration. Online information and registration are available here.
URL:https://iopl.org/event/ready-to-run-north-carolina-campaign-training-for-women/
LOCATION:The Junior League of Raleigh\, 711 Hillsborough St\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27603\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Brad Young":MAILTO:byoung@iopl.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230520T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230520T230000
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SUMMARY:IOPL Spring 2023 Fellows Graduation
DESCRIPTION:Join us as IOPL honors its 67th class of Fellows. Over the past four months\, these thirteen North Carolinians have developed their skills for public service with IOPL’s premier nonpartisan training. \nWe are excited to invite our alumni and supporters to celebrate their hard work.
URL:https://iopl.org/event/iopl-spring-2023-fellows-graduation/
LOCATION:NC Museum of History\, 5 E Edenton St\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27612\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Brad Young":MAILTO:byoung@iopl.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230313T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230313T130000
DTSTAMP:20230227T203628Z
CREATED:20230227T203628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230227T203628Z
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SUMMARY:Women on Board Webinar - Women's History Month
DESCRIPTION:IIANC Board Chair Michelle O’Connor and IIANC lobbyist Joe Stewart are joined by Dr. David McLennan\, Director of the Meredith College Polling Program\, for a FREE webinar on March 13 from 12 noon to 1 pm \nIn addition to public opinion on hot topics such as medical marijuana\, Medicaid expansion\, and online sports betting\, Dr.\nMcLennan will cover results from a survey in recognition of March as Women’s History Month on perceptions in North Carolina on gender equality issues. \nSponsored by: \niPAC (Independent Insurance Agents of NC Political Action Committee) \nWIN (Women IA-Executives Network) \nIIANC Action Fund
URL:https://iopl.org/event/women-on-board-webinar-womens-history-month/
LOCATION:NC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230124T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230124T133000
DTSTAMP:20230109T172954Z
CREATED:20230109T172852Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230109T172954Z
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SUMMARY:Women on Board/Appointments Project Webinar
DESCRIPTION:The North Carolina Institute of Political Leadership is proud to announce our collaboration with the Appointments Project\, an award-winning approach that attracts and empowers women to serve in appointed positions on local and state boards and commissions. Hear directly from history maker Hilda Pinnix-Ragland\, who has served in several appointed positions as the first African American woman. She currently serves as the Chair on the board of trustees at North Carolina A&T State University\, as Vice-Chair of the board of directors of RTI International\, and as Co-Chair of Wake Invests in Women. She formerly served as Chair of the North Carolina College System and was nominated by U.S. President Barack Obama to serve on the board of the National Park Foundation.
URL:https://iopl.org/event/women-on-board-appointments-project-webinar/
LOCATION:NC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200927T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200927T120000
DTSTAMP:20200923T182139Z
CREATED:20200923T182139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200923T182139Z
UID:2211-1601206200-1601208000@iopl.org
SUMMARY:2020 Hometown Debate- State Superintendent
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://iopl.org/event/2020-hometown-debate-state-superintendent/
LOCATION:NC
ORGANIZER;CN="Brad Young":MAILTO:byoung@iopl.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191017T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191017T200000
DTSTAMP:20190927T164521Z
CREATED:20190922T130938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190927T164521Z
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SUMMARY:2019 Hometown Debate- Henderson
DESCRIPTION:Join IOPL and the Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce for a debate on on delivery of medical services. Doors at the Vance-Granville Community College Civic Center open at 6 pm. \nScheduled Participants include:\nState Representative MaryAnn Black (D-Durham)\nState Representative Donna White (R-Johnston)\nJordan Roberts\, John Locke Foundation\nGreg Griggs\, NC Academy of Family Physicians \n2019 Hometown Debates Series Sponsors: \nBlue Cross Blue Shield NC \nThe North Carolina Rural Center \nThe Independent Insurance Agents of North Carolina \nThe NC Association of Health Underwriters \nHumana
URL:https://iopl.org/event/2019-hometown-debate-henderson/
LOCATION:Vance-Granville Community College Civic Center\, 200 Community College Road\, Henderson\, NC\, 27536\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191008T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191008T200000
DTSTAMP:20190927T164626Z
CREATED:20190922T130502Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190927T164626Z
UID:2057-1570561200-1570564800@iopl.org
SUMMARY:2019 Hometown Debate- Greenville
DESCRIPTION:Join IOPL and the Greenville Pitt County Chamber of Commerce for a debate on how to improve health care access in rural areas. Doors at ECU’s Black Box Theater will open at 6:00 pm. This event is free to the public. \nPanelists scheduled to appear include:\nState Senator Jim Perry (R- Lenoir)\nState Senator Don Davis (D- Greene)\nTina Gordon\, NC Nurses Association\nDr. Chelley Alexander\, Department of Family Medicine\, Brody School of Medicine \n  \n\n2019 Hometown Debates Series Sponsors: \nBlue Cross Blue Shield NC \nThe North Carolina Rural Center \nThe Independent Insurance Agents of North Carolina \nThe NC Association of Health Underwriters \nHumana
URL:https://iopl.org/event/2019-hometown-debate-greenville/
LOCATION:East Carolina University\, 501 East 10th Street\, Greenville\, NC\, 27858\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191001T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191001T200000
DTSTAMP:20190927T164726Z
CREATED:20190922T125635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190927T164726Z
UID:2052-1569956400-1569960000@iopl.org
SUMMARY:2019 Hometown Debates- Salisbury
DESCRIPTION:Join IOPL and the Rowan County Chamber of Commerce for a debate on health insurance access\, affordability\, and cost. This event is free to the public. Doors open at 6 pm. \nScheduled Panelists include:\nState Representative Carla Cunningham (D- Mecklenburg)\nFormer State Representative Bill Brawley (R- Mecklenburg)\nJordan Roberts\, John Locke Foundation Health Care Policy Analyst\nBrendan Riley\, NC Justice Center Senior Policy Analyst \n  \n\n2019 Hometown Debates Series Sponsors: \nBlue Cross Blue Shield NC \nThe North Carolina Rural Center \nThe Independent Insurance Agents of North Carolina \nThe NC Association of Health Underwriters \nHumana
URL:https://iopl.org/event/2019-hometown-debates-salisbury/
LOCATION:Norvell Theater\, 135 E Fisher St\, NC\, Salisbury\, NC\, 28144\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190924T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190924T200000
DTSTAMP:20190922T125957Z
CREATED:20190922T124731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190922T125957Z
UID:2044-1569351600-1569355200@iopl.org
SUMMARY:2019 Hometown Debate-Lexington
DESCRIPTION:Join IOPL and the Lexington Chamber of Commerce for a debate on Medicaid Expansion and Medicaid Transformation in North Carolina. Doors open at 6:30. This event is free to the public. \nPanelists include:\nWayne Goodwin\, NC Democratic Party Chairman\nNelson Dollar\, Former NC House Representative\nBrendan Riley\, NC Justice Center Senior Policy Analyst\nRoy Lenardson\, The Foundation for Government Accountability Government Affairs Driector \nSpectrum’s Loretta Boniti will moderate the debate
URL:https://iopl.org/event/2019-hometown-debate-lexington/
LOCATION:J.Smith Young YMCA\, 119 West Third St.\, Lexington\, NC\, 27292\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Brad Young":MAILTO:byoung@iopl.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181009T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181009T200000
DTSTAMP:20180919T164223Z
CREATED:20180919T162216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180919T164223Z
UID:1834-1539111600-1539115200@iopl.org
SUMMARY:Hometown Debates: Increase legislative control over appointments to bipartisan elections and ethics board
DESCRIPTION:Our 2018 series will feature four of the proposed six amendments to the state Constitution. Once again\, the debates will be moderated by Loretta Boniti from Spectrum News. Panelists will include elected officials and public policy leaders. \nOctober 9 in Clayton at the Clayton Center – Increase legislative control over appointments to bipartisan elections and ethics board
URL:https://iopl.org/event/hometown-debabates/
LOCATION:The Clayton center\, 111 East 2nd Street\, Clayton\, NC\, 27520\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hometown Forums
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181003T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181003T200000
DTSTAMP:20181001T150856Z
CREATED:20180919T161651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181001T150856Z
UID:1830-1538593200-1538596800@iopl.org
SUMMARY:Hometown Debates: Require voters to present a picture ID before voting
DESCRIPTION:Our 2018 series will feature four of the proposed six amendments to the state Constitution. Once again\, the debates will be moderated by Loretta Boniti from Spectrum News. Panelists will include elected officials and public policy leaders. \nOctober 3 in Washington at the Arts of the Pamlico’s Historic Turnage Theatre – Require voters to present a picture ID before voting \n 
URL:https://iopl.org/event/hometown-debates-2/
LOCATION:Arts of the Pamilco Historic Turnage Theatre\, 150 West Main Street\, Washington\, NC\, 27889\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hometown Forums
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180925T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180925T200000
DTSTAMP:20180919T164427Z
CREATED:20180919T160941Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180919T164427Z
UID:1825-1537902000-1537905600@iopl.org
SUMMARY:Hometown Debates: Change process to fill judiciary vacancies
DESCRIPTION:Our 2018 series will feature four of the proposed six amendments to the state Constitution. Once again\, the debates will be moderated by Loretta Boniti from Spectrum News. Panelists will include elected officials and public policy leaders. \n– September 25 in Salisbury at the Meroney Theatre – Change process to fill judiciary vacancies
URL:https://iopl.org/event/hometown-debates/
LOCATION:Meroney Theatre\, 213 S Main Street\, Salisbury\, NC\, 28144\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hometown Forums
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180324T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180324T150000
DTSTAMP:20180207T004606Z
CREATED:20180207T004606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180207T004606Z
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SUMMARY:NC IOPL Alumni Continuing Education - "Polling"
DESCRIPTION:This module is led by Martin Kifer\, Associate Professor and Director of the HPU Survey Research Center.  Polling is both art and science\, Martin will lead us through some of the “science” of polling\, and then through some of the artful and strategic applications to the current political climate.  There are many pitfalls in a complex campaign environment. Too much or too little reliance on polling represent additional pitfalls.  The understanding of polling—even if only a basic understanding will make you a better-informed consumer and an informed participant in your own campaign strategy and planning processes. \nReservations must be made in advance for the Polling Module  – All attendees must be registered and submitted to HPU Security prior to the module in order to gain access to campus. Ticket Sales end 3/21/18 at noon. \n \nClick to Register – “Polling”
URL:https://iopl.org/event/nc-iopl-alumni-continuing-education-polling/
LOCATION:High Point University\, 1 University Parkway\, High Point\, NC\, 27268\, United States
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education Series
ORGANIZER;CN="Deb Kelly":MAILTO:debkelly@IOPL.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180310T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180310T150000
DTSTAMP:20180207T164641Z
CREATED:20180207T164641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180207T164641Z
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SUMMARY:Spring Fellows - Weekend Six
DESCRIPTION:Chip Scholz will lead us in his session on “Vision and Values.” He will ask you to examine what your vision is for yourself in public service and how it is impacted by your personal values. \nIn the afternoon\, the Fellows will join the Leadership Council for their annual meeting and luncheon\, and welcome Dr. Omar Ali\, Dean of the International Honors School at The University of North Carolina at Greensboro. As we know\, the unaffiliated voter or “Independent” is currently the fastest growing affiliation in North Carolina.  Dr. Ali will lead the discussion of what this means to the political landscape of our state and future elections.
URL:https://iopl.org/event/spring-fellows-weekend-six-2/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:NCIOPL Fellows Program
ORGANIZER;CN="Deb Kelly":MAILTO:debkelly@IOPL.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180309T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180309T210000
DTSTAMP:20180207T150221Z
CREATED:20180207T150221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180207T150221Z
UID:1393-1520611200-1520629200@iopl.org
SUMMARY:Spring Fellows - Weekend Six
DESCRIPTION:Our sixth weekend begins with Ralph Mitchell.  Ralph is Chairman of the Board and co-founder of Nehemiah—The Leadership Company.  He will lead us in a thought-provoking and perhaps not always a comfortable exploration of diversity and politics in North Carolina.  This session will touch on some of the most difficult and potentially sensitive areas in contemporary American politics.  Some of the exercises will force you to make tough choices and to articulate your views and why you have them.  The changing face of North Carolina is apparent everywhere today and projected demographic changes over the next two decades promise even more diversity.  With that diversity\, we can expect intense political debates and you must be prepared as political leaders at all levels to address the issues in an informed\, substantive\, and effective manner.  Leading your constituents and shaping public opinion will require strategic political leadership—simply getting elected and holding to old political platitudes will not be enough if North Carolina is to adapt to these changes and thrive economically\, socially\, and politically.  The issues of race and gender\, among others\, and their linkages to a number of this state’s most challenging public policy problems (education\, poverty\, crime\, jobs\, and economic development—all of which are part of the budget debate\, too\, of course)\, cannot be fully and meaningfully addressed without confronting some of our most personal thoughts and even biases. \n \nThese sessions are critical to the development of future political leaders.  During the evening session\, we will be joined by Mayor Nancy Vaughan\, Executive Director – City of Greensboro\, Marcus Brandon\, Executive Director – CarolinaCan\, and Jose Oliva\, Fellow – ZSR Foundation.  Together they will form a panel and discuss the issues of diversity affecting minorities\, i.e. Women\, LBGTQ\, and Latinos.
URL:https://iopl.org/event/spring-fellows-weekend-six/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:NCIOPL Fellows Program
ORGANIZER;CN="Deb Kelly":MAILTO:debkelly@IOPL.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180303T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180303T150000
DTSTAMP:20180207T144737Z
CREATED:20180207T144202Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180207T144737Z
UID:1389-1520065800-1520089200@iopl.org
SUMMARY:Spring Fellows - Weekend Five
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nWe will be at the studio of WKKR/WKZL-FM in Greensboro\, where each Fellow will be the subject of a radio talk show interview and interviewed as a candidate by a radio talk show host. The format is very much in line with what you can expect as a candidate\, and the idea is to familiarize you with a common form of communication in the political campaign and to prepare you to be more effective in its use. Just as TV interviews\, you need to know your story\, your message\, and what you want to accomplish with the interview. You are having a conversation with the interviewer\, but your target voters are listening in. \n  \nIn the afternoon we are back at UNCG and joined by B.J. Rudell\, Associate Director of the Center for Political Leadership\, Innovation\, and Service (POLIS) at Duke University.  B.J.’s improvisational background includes consulting work for the World Bank\, where he trained various departments on ways to enhance communication\, collaboration\, and leadership skills.  This module will teach our Fellows to take risks and to respond confidently in the moment to whatever happens. The improviser develops a mindset that includes curiosity\, high stakes listening\, flexibility\, and the desire to build strong relationships.   \n \n 
URL:https://iopl.org/event/spring-fellows-weekend-five/
LOCATION:WKRR/WKZL-FM\, 192 E. Lewis Street\, Greensboro\, 27406
CATEGORIES:NCIOPL Fellows Program
ORGANIZER;CN="Deb Kelly":MAILTO:debkelly@IOPL.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180302T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180302T210000
DTSTAMP:20180207T145145Z
CREATED:20180207T145145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180207T145145Z
UID:1484-1520006400-1520024400@iopl.org
SUMMARY:Spring Fellows - Weekend Five
DESCRIPTION:In politics\, as well as any public service environment\, the role of the media is critical. We hear too much about adversarial relationships between the press and those in public service. Big mistake! They need you\, and you need them! Developing healthy and respectful relationships with the press is essential to having candidates and their issues presented accurately. On Friday evening\, we will hear a panel of media professionals talk about “How to Work with the Media”. We have representatives from both print and TV media. \n \nAfter the panel\, each Fellow will have the opportunity to be interviewed individually by a member of the panel. This is a wonderful practical application for all of you. No one truly understands the interview process until you have gone through it. Each interview will last approximately 10 minutes\, and you will be interviewed regarding the office you are seeking. This is a great opportunity for you to gain a better understanding of how you can best work with the media to get the results you both want.
URL:https://iopl.org/event/spring-fellows-weekend-five-2/
LOCATION:The University of North Carolina at Greensboro\, 1400 Spring Garden Street\, Greensboro\, NC\, 27412\, United States
CATEGORIES:NCIOPL Fellows Program
ORGANIZER;CN="Deb Kelly":MAILTO:debkelly@IOPL.org
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