Who We Are
The Minnesota Excellence in Public Service (MEPS) Series is associated with the national Excellence in Public Service program for conservative women, also active in more than 20 other states. The MEPS Series consists of nine (9) day-long sessions held monthly. The curriculum is presented by high level speakers and includes discussion of policy and issues, candidate training, campaign management training, discussion of ethics and strategy and public speaking practice and critique to aid in the pursuit of leadership positions and public service positions at all levels of government. The Series culminates with a three-day conference in Washington DC to discuss national policy issues. The national series began in 1989 when a handful of Indiana businesswomen wanted Republican women to be better represented in elected and appointed offices in all levels of government. They vowed to increase those numbers with the help of Republican Party leaders Judy Singleton, Terese Lubbers and United States Senator Richard G. Lugar to help them create the nation’s first program in Indiana. The program is funded and operated by the voluntary contributions of individuals and organizations committed to increasing the leadership of women in political activities, elected offices and key appointive positions at all levels of government as well as increasing leadership roles in their careers and communities. Graduates of the program have gone on to serve in the Minnesota legislature, on governor-appointed boards, host talk radio programs, run for office, manage campaigns, and grow grassroots programs.
What We Do
The Minnesota Excellence in Public Service Series provides leadership training to conservative women throughout the state. Women leave the series well-equipped to fulfill leadership roles in their careers, their communities and their government. The nine-month program, facilitated by local, state and federal leaders, addresses:
· Republican party structure
· Workings of local, state and federal government
· Economic development
· Managing and planning campaigns
· Fundraising
· Communications training and public speaking
· News media
· Current issues and events
· Personal values
· Political philosophies
The series culminates with a three-day summit in Washington, DC where participants hear from national leaders and network with programs from other states.
Each year, up to 25 women are selected to be a part of the series through an application and interview process.
What We Do
The Minnesota Excellence in Public Service Series provides leadership training to conservative women throughout the state. Women leave the series well-equipped to fulfill leadership roles in their careers, their communities and their government. The nine-month program, facilitated by local, state and federal leaders, addresses:
· Republican party structure
· Workings of local, state and federal government
· Economic development
· Managing and planning campaigns
· Fundraising
· Communications training and public speaking
· News media
· Current issues and events
· Personal values
· Political philosophies
The series culminates with a three-day summit in Washington, DC where participants hear from national leaders and network with programs from other states.
Each year, up to 25 women are selected to be a part of the series through an application and interview process.
