"With Sorensen, I was prepared to stay on message, remain positive and anticipate just about every imaginable circumstance. There were no surprises. Anyone considering running for elected office in Virginia should participate in PLP and CTP."
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Events
The Sorensen Institute hosts a number of public and private special events throughout the year. Visit this page for all the latest information about upcoming events in addition to archived audio and video of past events. You can browse the Events information on these pages here or use the links below to assist you in finding news about a specific event.
Dec 16 2009 - 2:28pm
Bob Gibson of the Sorensen Institute welcomed class members and guests to the Saturday, December 12 graduation ceremony for the Political Leaders Program Class of 2009. This event was held in the historic Dome Room of the University of Virginia Rotunda.
Dec 16 2009 - 2:22pm
Steve Cochran presented each staff member with a gift from the Political Leaders Program Class of 2009.
Dec 16 2009 - 2:05pm
Andrea Young of the PLP Class of 2009 (center in photo) joins Class Chair Bryce Reeves (at left) in presenting the class gift of $36,000 to support the work of the Sorensen Institute. Sorensen Executive Director Bob Gibson (right) accepts this generous gift. This podcast includes Andrea's remarks on her past year with her classmates.
Dec 16 2009 - 1:53pm
Bryce Reeves was selected by his classmates to speak on Friday evening, December 11 in Charlottesville as part of the Political Leaders Program's graduation weekend festitivites.
Bryce reflected on the principles at the heart of the Sorensen experience.
Dec 11 2009 - 11:28am
This weekend in Charlottesville the Political Leaders Program Class of 2009 will gather for its last session together. Tomorrow morning in the historic Dome Room at the University of Virginia Rotunda, the class will celebrate its graduation with friends and family.
The board members, alumni and staff of the Sorensen Institute would like to extend our sincere congratulations to each member of this fantastic class. It is an honor to welcome you to the Sorensen family.
Nov 11 2009 - 1:00pm
At the 2008 Alumni Reunion, two graduates from Sorensen's first year shared some of their memories: Nancy Finch, a graduate of the Political Leaders Program Class of Fall 1994, and Roy McAfee, a graduate of the Political Leaders Program Class of Spring 1994.
Oct 22 2009 - 1:03pm
Harrisonburg was the site of a recent reception for alumni, board members and interested recruits for the Sorensen Institute's 2010 season. The event was held at the studios of WVPT. Speakers included (from left to right in photo) Ken Alger (PLP 09), Maribel Castaneda (HSLP 08) and Bo Trumbo (PLP 09).
The Sorensen Institute is now accepting applications for the 2010 Political Leaders and Candidate Training programs. (photo below by Colleen Smith)
Oct 15 2009 - 11:17am
Everyone Reach One!
The Sorensen Institute announced this morning in an email to our alumni, board members, and supporters that Wednesday, October 28 will be Sorensen Day in Virginia. No, the Governor has not issued a special decree. But on that day we'll all be working together to help share the Sorensen message.
On that day we'll ask all the members of the Sorensen family— graduates of every program, members of our state and regional boards, every supporter, staff member, and all our friends— to each share the exciting news about the Sorensen Institute with someone new.
We're asking you to reach out on October 28 and promote the Sorensen Institute to someone with whom you've never talked about it before. If we all have even one discussion about the Sorensen Institute with someone new, that will be more than 1,200-plus Virginians who could be hearing about our work for the very first time.
Join us on October 28 by helping to spread the good word about the Sorensen Institute, whether in person, by phone, email, or text message! Let someone new know that Virginia is proud to have an organization like Sorensen. Send them to our website for more information, and let them know we are now accepting applications to the 2010 PLP and CTP.
Happy Sorensen Day!
Oct 8 2009 - 1:00pm
The Sorensen Institute was showcased at private reception in Richmond on Tuesday evening.
Hosts included alumni Jeff Britt (PLP 07), Eric Gregory (PLP 07), Morgan Gurthridge (PLP 08), Ken Hutcheson (PLP 03), Andrew Lamar (CLP 06), Courtney Malveaux (PLP 96), Bryan Rhode (PLP 08, CTP Winter 09), Jennifer Walle (PLP 09), Joe Walton (PLP 08, CTP 06), and Delegate and Sorensen Regional Board Chairman Chris Peace (PLP 04).
Guests included potential applicants for the 2010 classes of the PLP and CTP.
The event was held at the Virginia Automobile Dealers Association— the CEO of which, Don Hall, serves as Treasurer and an Executive Committee Member for the Sorensen Institute's State Advisory Board.
Photo: PLP 09's Jennifer Walle (right) with guest Mary Douglas Rice at the reception in Richmond.
Oct 6 2009 - 2:47pm
The Roanoke Regional Chamber of Commerce hosted a recruiting reception last night for people interested in applying to the PLP and CTP classes of 2010.
Sorensen graduates from the area were on hand to share their experiences with possible recruits. Martin Mash (CLP 05), pictured at left, spoke to the group, as did Joyce Waugh (PLP 06) and Elizabeth Burgin (CLP 04).
The Sorensen Institute is now accepting applications to the 2010 programs through Monday, November 9.
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