Dear Ms. Smith:

I am delighted to welcome you to Women Leading Government (WLG). On behalf of the entire WLG community, thank you for your membership.

WLG was conceived in 2006 by several active women members of the Cal-ICMA Preparing the Next Generation Work Group. These women recognized that the unique professional development and networking needs of women leaders in local government were not being fully met through the various existing local government associations. So, with a focus on the unique skills and challenges that women bring to and face in the profession, WLG is delivering high-quality, distinctive, and impactful events that have been very well attended and thoroughly enjoyed by attendees over the past few years.

For the coming year, WLG will continue to offer our members professional development and networking opportunities. We will continue to sponsor sessions at other local government conferences to highlight women in leadership positions. We will also continue to host luncheons and networking events. We sponsor coaching for newer local government professionals and networking calls for seasoned chief executives.

A strong, committed membership is key to every successful organization. I, and the entire WLG community, look forward to seeing you at our upcoming events.