What’s New
07/23/2010:
President’s Corner by LeeAnn Petersen
Let me start by thanking everyone who voted to elect me President of WGR. I am so proud to serve the members of this organization and I am truly honored you have put me at WGR’s helm.
07/23/2010:
Did Someone Say Intermodalism Security?
Join the Transportation and Homeland Security Task Forces on Wednesday, July 28th at 2:00pm for an engaging discussion with Christa Brzozowski, Policy Director for Transportation, Cargo & Infrastructure, Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
07/23/2010:
And the Winner by a Nose is…
Wag the Dog! Just kidding – it wasn’t by a nose, it was by a lot. With a score of 14,435 points, teammates Peggy Tighe, Adrienne Roberts, Michelle Spence, Melissa Bartlett and Anna Weinstein emerged victorious in WGR’s 2nd Annual Great Political Race last Saturday. View Photos Here!
07/23/2010:
Happy Hour Extravaganza!
Could it be that one of the many reasons WGR has been so successful is because of our fantastic happy hours? Come and find out!
Upcoming Events
Date:
July 30, 2010
Event start time: 12:00 pm
Location: Tortilla Coast
Date:
August 3, 2010
Event start time: 12:00 PM
PACs Politics & Grassroots Task Force Meeting
Location: National Osteoporosis Foundation
Date:
August 5, 2010
Event start time: 5:30 pm
Location: Penn Quarter Sports Tavern
Date:
August 9, 2010
Event start time: 12:00 pm
Task Force Co-Chair Planning Session
Location: Strategic Health Care
Date:
August 14, 2010
Event start time: 5:30 pm
WGR Ladies Night with DC United
Location: RFK Stadium
Featured Member
Melanie Batenchuk
Melanie is the Manager of Grassroots and Industry Outreach at the American International Automobile Dealers Association. She joined the team in 2007 and began developing their grassroots outreach programs to provide international nameplate auto dealers a stronger voice on Capitol Hill. The role has been a great fit for her as Melanie’s personal passion is “all things cars.” Melanie has recently assumed the role of co-chair with the PACs, Politics, and Grassroots Task Force and has accepted a position with New Media Strategies in Rosslyn, Va. where she will serve as Program Supervisor on the Chrysler team.


