Helen Posvar
Alumnus of Politics 101 (April 2004)

"I was thrilled when my small investment in the Politics 101 training course paid off big right away. The earned media lecture was especially helpful to the organization that I work for. I came away with the extra 'know how' that landed a story on the evening news."

Louis Marshall, Insurance Broker
Alumnus of Politics 101 (Fall 2002)

"The Heritage Trip to Washington, D.C. was an amazing experience. To me, Washington is the alpha and omega of democracy. But to meet Maria Molina, a true patriot, who was a leader in the Cuban underground anti-Castro movement in the Bay of Pigs era, made me viscerally appreciate my freedom even more."

Asher Belles, Chemist
Alumnus of Politics 101 (Fall 2002) and Policy Fundamentals (Spring 2003)

"Bellwether Forum classes served as the formal education in politics I never received. These classes opened my mind and brought me into the political process. The relationships forged at Bellwether are indispensable."

Lee Zieben, Entrepreneur
Alumnus Politics 101 (Fall 2003)

"I recently decided to run for Texas state representative in the 137th district. I learned more in the Politics 101 lecture on 'Building a Base of Peers and Supporters' than I did in 20 lunches and meetings with political advisors all over Houston."

Joshua Hennessey, State Tax Accountant
Alumnus of Politics 101 (Fall 2002) and Policy Fundamentals (Spring 2003)

"I am so glad I learned of Bellwether Forum and its programs-overall they have been some of the most enriching opportunities I have ever experienced. There is nowhere else that a young professional can learn so much about politics and government and then meet the people who shape it. At the Bellwether Forum leadership summit this spring in New Orleans, I spent 15 minutes with Attorney General John Ashcroft, in his hotel room, discussing current issues. On another occasion, I joined a small group of alumni and leaders for a meeting with former Mongolian Prime Minister Elbegdorj Tsakhia and former U.S. Secretary of State James A. Baker, III. These experiences have changed my life."

Jamie McWright, Government Affairs Specialist
Alumna of Politics 101 (Fall 2002)

"Politics 101 was a unique experience, because I learned many new skills and then was given an opportunity to put them to work. After I completed the class, I was asked to help organize a reception for former Mongolian Prime Minister Elbegdorj Tsakhia, at Judge Paul Pressler's home. My classmates and I put our newly-acquired recruiting and events skills to work, and the reception was a tremendous success. Several people who attended the reception are now taking the Politics 101 course this fall."