🔗 leadpa.org/resources 🤔 Are you or anyone you know ready to take the first steps toward running for office? 👣 We have a compilation of resources available and a 🆓 guide for first-time email list members! 📧

🔗 www.leadpa.org/nominations LEAD PA is out here cultivating the next generation of progressive leaders across the Commonwealth. 🧐 We're looking for: ✅ Locally-grown ✅ Laudable ✅ Leader in any form or fashion –folks to join our growing list of trailblazing alumni! Nominate someone today. 📲💻

📣‼️ 🆓 VIRTUAL TRAINING ALERT: Ready to Manage 🔗 leadpa.org/ready-to-manage 📆 APPS DUE: 01/25 at 4PM ET 📆 Training: 01/27 & 01/29 at 4PM ET For Staffers & Campaign Mngrs - an accelerated training spans 2 weeknights, covering Campaign Foundations (Night 1) & Direct Voter Contact (Night 2) 🏛️ 🗣️ 📬 📞

🗓️ JANUARY 23-25: TAKING THE LEAD - Virtual Candidate Intensive 🔗 leadpa.org/taking-the-lead ⏰‼️ APP DUE 01/21 @ 4PM ET Our first Taking the LEAD 💪 cohort of the yr! A multi-day training covering the fundamentals of campaigning w/ insights from professionals and both current & former electeds. 🛠️

📣‼️ 🆓 VIRTUAL TRAINING ALERT: Ready to Manage 🔗 leadpa.org/ready-to-manage 📆 Apps Due: 01/25 @ 4PM ET 📆 Training: 01/27 AND 01/29 @ 4PM ET For Staffers & Campaign Managers - accelerated training over 2 weeknights, covering Campaign Foundations (Night 1) & Direct Voter Contact (Night 2) 🏛️ 🗣️ 📬 📞

🗓️ JANUARY 23-25: TAKING THE LEAD - Virtual Candidate Intensive 🔗 leadpa.org/taking-the-lead ⏰‼️ Applications due 01/21 @ 4PM ET We're launching our first Taking the LEAD 💪 cohort of the year! Our flagship program is rigorous, comprehensive, & cohort-based for those considering running in 2026.

🔩 NUTS & BOLTS: ⏰‼️ APPS DUE 01/12 @ 4PM ET 🔗 leadpa.org/skills-development 🗓️ JANUARY 12-15 @ 6:30PM ET Join us for our first trainings of 2026! 🔩 Our Nuts & Bolts Series are FREE webinars, providing a deep dive into the basic processes that are required for campaign compliance.

🔩 NUTS & BOLTS: JAN 15 @ 6:30PM ET - THE PEOPLE'S PETITIONS 📜 ⏰‼️ APPS DUE 01/12 @ 4PM ET 🔗 leadpa.org/skills-development Join us for our first trainings of 2026! 🔩 Nuts & Bolts Series - FREE webinars (01/12-01/15), providing a deep dive into the basic processes required for campaign compliance.

🔩 NUTS & BOLTS: JAN 14 @ 6:30PM ET - FUNDRAISING COMPLIANCE & TREASURER'S TRAINING 💸 ⏰‼️ APPS DUE 01/12 @ 4PM ET 🔗 leadpa.org/skills-development Our first trainings of 2026! 🔩 Nuts & Bolts Series - FREE webinars (01/12-01/15), deep diving into the basic processes required for campaign compliance.

🔩 NUTS & BOLTS: JAN 13 @ 6:30PM ET - PARTY STRUCTURE & COMMITTEE PEOPLE 👥 ⏰‼️ APPS DUE 01/12 @ 4PM ET 🔗 leadpa.org/skills-development Our first trainings of 2026! 🔩 Nuts & Bolts Series - FREE webinars (01/12-01/15) of deep dives into the basic processes that are required for campaign compliance.

🔩 NUTS & BOLTS: JAN 12 @ 6:30PM ET - INTRO TO CAMPAIGNS 🧩 ⏰‼️ APPS DUE 01/12 @ 4PM ET 🔗 leadpa.org/skills-development Our first trainings of 2026! 🔩 Nuts & Bolts Series - FREE webinars (01/12-01/15), deep diving into the processes required for campaign compliance. Zoom details upon acceptance.

🔩 NUTS & BOLTS: JANUARY 12-15 @ 6:30PM ET ⏰‼️ APPS DUE 01/12 @ 4PM ET 🔗 leadpa.org/skills-development Join us for our first trainings of 2026! 🔩 Nuts & Bolts Series - FREE webinars, providing a deep dive into the basic processes that are required for campaign compliance. Zoom details upon acceptan

🎊 HELLO 2️⃣ 0️⃣ 2️⃣ 6️⃣ LEAD PA closes the year and begins another with the constant support of everyone who share the belief that communities deserve community leaders. Please consider donating as we continue to do the work! 🎉

❄️ Whether it's XMas (DEC 25) or Kwanzaa (DEC 26 - JAN 1) LEAD PA wishes you a season's greetings!

🔗 leadpa.org/resources 🤔 Are you or anyone you know ready to take the first steps toward running for office? 👣 We have a compilation of resources available and a 🆓 guide for first-time email list members! 📧

✡️ DEC 14-22: Hanukkah Hanukkah, which means “dedication” in Hebrew, begins on the 25th of Kislev on the Hebrew calendar and usually falls in November or December. Hanukkah 2025 begins on the evening of Sunday, December 14, and ends at sundown on Monday, December 22. 🕎

📆 DEC 10: Human Rights Day Today, and everyday, LEAD PA believes in Inclusiveness, Integrity, Transparency, & Altruism; all in the name of upholding– through our work, the basic rights that all Pennsylvanians deserve. This day is the anniversary the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR). 📜

🔗 www.leadpa.org/nominations This year's elections may be over, but LEAD PA is always out here cultivating the next generation of progressive leaders across the Commonwealth. 🧐 We're looking for folks who are: ✅ Locally-grown ✅ Laudable ✅ Leader in any form or fashion

🛠️ Recommended Toolkit: Social Change Ecosystem Map (Iyer, 2007) A framework that can help individuals, networks, and organizations align with social change values, individual roles, and the broader ecosystem. 🔗 socialchangemap.com

🗳️ 2025 MUNI ELECTIONS RECAP We're honoring the LEAD PA Alumni in 📍Luzerne County 🏛️ This yr, we had nearly 100 alumni & friends participating, w/ almost as many wins! ✅ 🎉 LEAD PA understands the hard work and supports you in the next steps of your leadership journey. 👣 leadpa.org/office-hours

🗓️ 🤲🏼 DEC 2: GivingTuesday GivingTuesday was created in 2012 as a simple idea: a day that encourages people to do good. 🫶 Please share & donate to LEAD PA's efforts toward cultivating the next generation of leaders! 🌱 🔗 leadpa.org/donate

🗳️ 2025 MUNI ELECTIONS RECAP Honoring LEAD PA Alumni & Friends in 📍Cumberland, Dauphin, York, Adams, & Lancaster Ctys 🏛️ This year, we had nearly 100 alumni & friends participating, with almost as many wins! ✅ 🎉 We understand the hard work of campaigning and support you. leadpa.org/office-hours

🥘🍗🌽🫘 NOV 27: Thanksgiving Last month, major storms struck western Alaska, extensively damaging Kwigillingok to Kotzebue. While we gather with loved ones, take a moment to support the first stewards of this land, whom this holiday's story originated. Please donate & share: alaskacf.org

🦃🎄🥂 The holiday season is upon us! With shorter days and colder weather, this time of year can be a mixed bag. We hope you take whichever slice you need. 🥧

🗳️ 2025 MUNI ELECTIONS RECAP We're honoring the LEAD PA Alumni in 📍Centre, Union, & Erie Ctys 🏛️ This yr, we had nearly 100 alumni & friends participating, w/ almost as many wins! ✅ 🎉 LEAD PA is here to support your leadership journey. leadpa.org/office-hours

🔗 leadpa.org/resources 🤔 Are you or anyone you know ready to take the first steps toward running for office? 👣 We have a compilation of resources available and a 🆓 guide for first-time email list members! 📧

🗳️ 2025 MUNI ELECTIONS RECAP - LEAD PA Alumni & Friends in 📍Bucks, Chester, & Delaware Counties 🏛️ We had nearly 100 alumni & friends participating, with almost as many wins! ✅ 🎉 And we hope to support you in the next steps of your leadership journey. 👣 leadpa.org/office-hours

🏳️‍⚧️ NOV 20: Transgender Day of Remembrance Trans people, and particularly trans women of color, are disproportionately affected by hate violence. 🕯️ Learn more: ustranssurvey.org

📰 Recommended Article: Six Forms of Cultural Wealth You Can Leverage as a Leader "To walk into the room with a sense of cultural wealth integrated into your personal narrative could arguably reduce and reframe a sense of imposter syndrome." Read more: bit.ly/4i8w6q2

🗳️ 2025 MUNI ELECTIONS RECAP - LEAD PA Alumni & Friends in 📍Berks, Lehigh, & Northampton Counties 🏛️ We had nearly 100 alumni & friends participating, w/ almost as many wins! ✅ 🎉 LEAD PA hopes to support you in the next steps of your leadership journey. 👣 leadpa.org/office-hours

🔗 www.leadpa.org/nominations This year's elections may be over, but LEAD PA is always out here cultivating the next gen of progressive leaders across the Commonwealth. 🧐 We're looking for folks who are: ✅ Locally-grown ✅ Laudable ✅ Leader in any form or fashion

🗳️ 2025 MUNI ELECTIONS RECAP📍Allegheny & Westmoreland Ctys 🏛️ This yr, we had nearly 100 alumni & friends participating, w/ almost as many wins! ✅ 🎉 We are proud of our alumni, regardless of outcome. LEAD PA is here to support your leadership journey's next steps. 👣 leadpa.org/office-hours

🪖🇺🇸 NOV 11: VETERANS DAY AKA - Armistice Day WWI officially ended at the signing of Treaty of Versailles, June 28, 1919; however, fighting ceased seven months earlier when an armistice, went into effect on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month. (Via Dept of Veterans Affairs)

📝 Post-election reflection prompts LEAD PA knows that without filling our own cups, we wouldn't be able to continue the work alongside everyone. Take a breather and some time for yourself. 🫶

🗳️ NOV 4 2025: Today is election day! 🔗 More resources: vote.pa

👻 Ladies & gentlemen, ghouls & ghosts – just a friendly reminder that the 2025 Municipal Election will be on NOVEMBER 4! 🎃🦇🍬

🔗 leadpa.org/office-hours Are YOU 🫵 curious about careers in advocacy or politics? Our team is excited to offer 30-minute video calls to kickstart the conversation! 💻

🗳️ OCT 28 2025: Today is the last day request your mail-in ballot! 🔗 Learn more: vote.pa

🔗 leadpa.org/resources 🤔 Are you or anyone you know ready to take the first steps toward running for office? 👣 We have a compilation of resources available and a 🆓 guide for first-time email list members! 📧

🪔OCT 20-21: Diwali Diwali is celebrated on the new-moon day (Amavasya) 🌑 in the Hindu calendar, which in 2025 falls between October 20 at 3:44 pm and October 21 at 5:54 pm. 🌅 Millions of Hindus worldwide celebrate Diwali w/ gifts, fireworks & festive meals. 🎇 (Via timeanddate.com)

🗞️⏰ APP DUE: ISSUE BRIEFING SERIES 📊 10/21 @ 5pm - Application due 📊 10/22 @ 12pm - PA's 2026 Budget & Impact 🗞️ For candidates and staff to be able to speak competently on relevant topics! Apply here 🔗 leadpa.org/skills-development

🗳️ OCT 20 2025: Today is the last day to register in time for the November elections! If you are voting by mail-in, request your ballot NOW! 🔗 Learn more: vote.pa

🔗 www.leadpa.org/nominations As you know, we are here to cultivate the next gen of progressive leaders across the PA. 🧐 We're looking for folks who are: ✅ Locally-grown ✅ Laudable ✅ Leader in any form or fashion –to join our growing list of trailblazing alumni! Who comes to mind? 📲💻

🗞️🔔 APP REMINDER: ISSUE BRIEFING SERIES 📊 10/21 @ 5pm - Application due 📊 10/22 @ 12pm - PA's 2026 Budget & Impact 🗞️ For candidates and staff to be able to speak competently on relevant topics! Apply here 🔗 leadpa.org/skills-development

🪶 OCT 13: National Indigenous Peoples' Day The Lenape Nation of Pennsylvania is actively pursuing recognition by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, with the support of our many community friends and partners in Pennsylvania (and beyond). 🌎 Sign the petition here: lenape-nation.org

🔩⏰ APP DUE: TREASURER'S TRAINING 📆 10/13 @ 5PM: Applications DUE 📆 10/14 @ 7PM: Treasurer's Training via Zoom - 24 Hour Reporting and Cycle 5 reports LEAD PA is hosting a Nuts & Bolts training for current and interested treasurers! Apply here 🔗 leadpa.org/skills-development

🧠🌱 OCT 10: World Mental Health Day via: mentalhealth.org.uk This year we're focusing on the mental health impact of repeated exposure to news coverage of crises and conflicts. 📰🚨 Our theme is: Overwhelm: when global events and relentless bad news become too much. 🧘🏽

🎧 Recommended Listening: Strict Scrutiny A podcast about the US Supreme Court & the legal culture that surrounds it. ⚖️ Hosted by 3 constitutional law professors– Strict Scrutiny provides in-depth, accessible, and irreverent analysis of SCOTUS' cases, culture, and personalities. 🏛️

🗳️ 2025 MUNICIPAL BALLOT: Auditor / Controller Auditors and controllers are essential to the financial functions of the government, ensuring transparency and accountability of tax funds. Wondering about other positions? 🤔 ➡️ leadpainstitute.org/elected-offices

🗞️⏰ APP DUE: ISSUE BRIEFING SERIES 🗳️ 10/08 @ 12pm - How Ballot Initiatives Work in PA 📊 10/22 @ 12pm - PA's 2026 Budget & Impact 🗞️ For candidates and staff to be able to speak competently on relevant topics! Apply here 🔗 leadpa.org/skills-development