CLP Alumni News
Jan 12 2012 - 6:21pm
House Bill 300, introduced by Delegate Ed Scott (R-Madison County), and Senate Bill 354, introduced by Senator Creigh Deeds (D-Bath), were originally the brainchild of members of the College Leaders Class of 2011. The policy group, comprised of Rebecca Lamb, Scott Bennett, Danny Yates, Kelli Montgomery, and Kevin Muchiri, presented their cumulative project at the end of their month-long Sorensen experience last June.
HB 300 and SB 354 would create a tax credit for new beehives of $200 per hive for registered beekeepers who have the hives inspected by the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. The bill limits the credit to $2,400 per taxpayer per calendar year. These are the first bills with strong ties to Sorensen youth program alumni to be proposed this session.
Executive Director Bob Gibson stated, "It's great to see that the College Leaders Program, which develops legislative solutions to Virginia's problems, has yet another proposal introduced as legislation."
The bills are currently awaiting a vote in the Finance Committees of each legislative body.
To track HB 300, use the Richmond Sunlight or the Commonwealth's Legislative Information System.
Follow SB 354 in the Richmond Sunlight or the Commonwealth's Legislative Information System.
Oct 27 2011 - 4:13pm
We're in the middle of accepting applications for our 2012 Political Leaders and Candidate Training Programs. If you or someone you know would be a strong applicant, please encourage them to apply today, before the November 14th deadline passes them by.
The Political Leaders Program is a leadership development program for residents of Virginia interested in becoming more active in public service. Participants spend one weekend a month from March through December traveling across the state along with 35 other civic-minded individuals. The cost of the Political Leaders Program is $2,250, though financial assistance is available.
The Candidate Training Program, set for Jan. 19-22 at Montpelier, is an intensive, four-day program focused on the fundamentals of running a winning campaign for office. Participants will explore the nuts and bolts of building a strong campaign from the ground up, with a focus on Virginia. The cost of the Candidate Training Program is $900 for an individual room, and $750 for a shared double room.
Sorensen seeks participants from all political affiliations, socio-economic backgrounds, and professions from Virginia. Scholarships and tuition assistance are available.
Oct 19 2011 - 1:38pm
Danny Yates (CLP 2011) was recently included in the 2011 listing of Style Weekly's Top 40 Under 40. He was noted for his work creating the Hinche Scholars Project, which has allowed four Haitian students to pursue higher education in Virginia, with the expectation to return and, "make substantial change in their community."
Congratulations, Danny!
Oct 17 2011 - 10:01am
Waylin Ross (CLP 2009) was elected Student Chairman of Virginia21 over the weekend by a body of his peers, each representing an individual community college or public, four-year institution. As Chairman, he will oversee each of the regional coordinators, who in turn oversee each chapter of Virginia21 within their respective region. In addition, he will serve as the student spokesperson on behalf of the organization to legislative offices, committee meetings, and the media.
Congratulations, Waylin!
Jul 18 2011 - 3:40pm
Apr 7 2011 - 11:02am
Every year, the Sorensen Institute is joined by three Youth Program alumni who serve as Youth Program Coordinators. They assist the Manager of Youth Programs and Director of Programs with the day-to-day operation of the College Leaders and High School Leaders Programs. We're pleased to announce those alumni who have been selected to serve as our 2011 Youth Program Coordinators!
Elisabeth Maddrell
Elisabeth is a graduate of the Sorensen Institute's College Leaders Program (Class of 2010). She graduates this May from Mary Baldwin College with a degree in Political Science. At Mary Baldwin she serves as an Assistant Community Coordinator, is an active member of Mary Baldwin College's Resident Assistant Staff and has served as an intern for the Environmental Protection Agency. She is a proud member of Omicron Delta Kappa (National Leadership Fraternity) and Alpha Lambda Delta. (Pictured at right.)
Dale Warfield
Hailing from Portsmouth, Virginia, Dale is a 2008 graduate of the Sorensen Institute's College Leaders Program. Dale graduates from George Mason University this May with a degree in Government. At George Mason, Dale is active in the Akoma Circle, Future Business Leaders of American and the Student Government Association. In the past, Dale has volunteered for Tutor Grove Baptist Church, the Marine Corps Reserves Toys for Tots Drive and has canvassed for several campaigns. Dale is a proud member of Kappa Alpha Psi. (Pictured at left.)
Beau Wright
Beau is a proud graduate of the 2006 High School Leaders Program. A native of Lynchburg, Virginia, he graduated from E.C. Glass High School before going on to study at Davidson College in Davidson, North Carolina. Enchanted with his home state, he returned to attend the College of William & Mary, from which he will graduate this May with a degree in Government and History. Outside of his interest in nonpartisan politics, Beau enjoys leading tours at the National D-Day Memorial in Bedford, Virginia, and traveling. (Pictured at right.)
Mar 8 2011 - 11:37am
Chandni Challa (CLP 2007) spent the past few years as a healthcare consultant living in Chicago, New York and Austin. Now she's writing and working as a filmmaker in Hollywood. Her current project is a feature comedy, and she is also pursuing her passion for documentary film. In addition, Chandni authors a column for Richmond.com chronicling her California adventures.
