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| − | + | '''The Leadership Institute''' is a Virginia based training organisation for potential conservative political leaders. | |
| − | * The Leadership Institute was started in 1979 by | + | |
| + | According to the groups website The Leadership Institute is "the premier training ground for tomorrow's conservative leaders. Conservative leaders, organizations and activities rely on the Institute for the preperation they require for success." | ||
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| + | "Since 1979 the Institute's unique seminars and workshops have enrolled more than 30,000 students and taught them how to win. Each year hundreds of Institute graduates obtain positions of influence in public policy because of their Leadership Institute training," its website states. [http://leadershipinstitute.org/01ABOUTUS/aboutus.htm] | ||
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| + | ==Overview== | ||
| + | * The Leadership Institute was started in 1979 by [[Morton C. Blackwell]] as a non-partisan educational institute that has been preparing conservatives for success in politics, government and the news media. | ||
* They have trained more than 35,000 students. | * They have trained more than 35,000 students. | ||
* They have a staff of 47 | * They have a staff of 47 | ||
* They have revenue of about $7 million. | * They have revenue of about $7 million. | ||
| − | * They list | + | * They list [[Fox News]]; [[MSNBC]]; [[CNN]]; [[CBS]] as examples of media placements available through the school. |
| − | * Their latest event was the | + | * Their latest event was the [[Ronald Reagan]] Tribute Collection on May 19, 2004. They have future events and workshops that focus on grassroots activism. |
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* Another quote from their website: "The Institute is a non-partisan educational foundation". | * Another quote from their website: "The Institute is a non-partisan educational foundation". | ||
| − | == | + | ==Past Students== |
| − | * | + | * [[Mitch McConnell]]: U.S. Senator from Kentucky |
| − | * | + | * [[Jim Gilmore]]: former governor of Virginia |
| − | * | + | * [[David McIntosh]]: Congressman from Indiana |
| − | * | + | * [[Mark Souder]]: Congressman from Indiana |
| − | * | + | * [[JoAnn Davis]]: Congresswoman from Indiana |
| − | * | + | * [[Joe Wilson]]: Congressman from South Carolina |
| − | * | + | * [[Grover Norquist]]: President, [[Americans for Tax Reform]] |
| − | * | + | * [[Ralph Reed]]: former Executive Director [[Christian Coalition]] |
| − | == | + | == Contact information== |
| − | + | 1101 North Highland Street <br> | |
| + | Arlington, VA 22201<br> | ||
| + | Phone: (703) 247-2000 <br> | ||
| + | Fax: (703) 247-2001<br> | ||
| + | Web: http://leadershipinstitute.org/01ABOUTUS/aboutus.htm <br> | ||
Revision as of 23:01, 26 May 2004
The Leadership Institute is a Virginia based training organisation for potential conservative political leaders.
According to the groups website The Leadership Institute is "the premier training ground for tomorrow's conservative leaders. Conservative leaders, organizations and activities rely on the Institute for the preperation they require for success."
"Since 1979 the Institute's unique seminars and workshops have enrolled more than 30,000 students and taught them how to win. Each year hundreds of Institute graduates obtain positions of influence in public policy because of their Leadership Institute training," its website states. [1]
Overview
- The Leadership Institute was started in 1979 by Morton C. Blackwell as a non-partisan educational institute that has been preparing conservatives for success in politics, government and the news media.
- They have trained more than 35,000 students.
- They have a staff of 47
- They have revenue of about $7 million.
- They list Fox News; MSNBC; CNN; CBS as examples of media placements available through the school.
- Their latest event was the Ronald Reagan Tribute Collection on May 19, 2004. They have future events and workshops that focus on grassroots activism.
- Another quote from their website: "The Institute is a non-partisan educational foundation".
Past Students
- Mitch McConnell: U.S. Senator from Kentucky
- Jim Gilmore: former governor of Virginia
- David McIntosh: Congressman from Indiana
- Mark Souder: Congressman from Indiana
- JoAnn Davis: Congresswoman from Indiana
- Joe Wilson: Congressman from South Carolina
- Grover Norquist: President, Americans for Tax Reform
- Ralph Reed: former Executive Director Christian Coalition
Contact information
1101 North Highland Street
Arlington, VA 22201
Phone: (703) 247-2000
Fax: (703) 247-2001
Web: http://leadershipinstitute.org/01ABOUTUS/aboutus.htm
