Wed 21 Mar 2007
The lovely people at the Woodhull Institute added a 1-day version of Katie Orenstein’s Opinion Writing class on Sunday June 10, and I am taking it.
I can’t tell you how excited I am about this, although I think I tried when I first mentioned it.
Here’s the deal: The class is $300 per person if you are member of the general public, or $225 if you are a Member of the Woodhull Institute, which you can join for $100. So for an extra $25, you can support an organization dedicated to “ethical leadership training and professional development for women.” And which brings these kinds of classes, as well as leadership development programs, to women around the US.
So do what I did. Join, and then register for the class. That $100 should be tax deductible since the Woodhull Institute is a non-profit organization.
My friend Brandi is taking the class too.
I know some of you lovely and brilliant women are in NYC. Can you come play with us too? (Incidentally, if the course is too expensive for you, check out what they say about providing scholarships!)





March 22nd, 2007 at 8:31 am
Of course you’ll be having a beer with me when you’re in NYC. Right?
YAY for you, Liza!
March 22nd, 2007 at 8:38 am
cool! looking forward to reading your future op-eds.
(the $100 is probably not 100% deductible, since it sounds like you are getting something of value in exchange for it — reduced tuition. remember tax law class? just trying to save you from an audit!)
March 22nd, 2007 at 9:16 am
True, Jen. It is paying for a \”membership\” so it is not strictly a \”donation.\”
I\’m assuming that when they send me my receipt it will say something like, \”$82.50 of this is tax deductible\” or whatever.
And Lizzy, I would LOVE to see you when I\’m in town. But I\’m hoping you\’ll come spend the entire day that Sunday with me, in the class!
March 22nd, 2007 at 3:36 pm
I wish I lived in NYC so I could take the course!
I just read your about page and saw you went to school in Wisconsin.
I’m a born and raised Wisconsinite and stuff like this just gets me happy!
Great blog!