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Leann Moccia 2011 NHFRW Woman of the Year
Congratulations to Leann Moccia, who is a 2004 graduate of the Vesta Roy Series and the current Chairwoman of the Vesta Roy Series Board of Governors! On October 15, 2011, Leann was named the New Hampshire Federation of Republican Women's... Read Full Story
2012 Fellows Selected
The Vesta Roy Excellence in Public Service Series is pleased to announce that the following women have been selected as Fellows to complete the Vesta Roy series in 2012: Linda Twombly, Nashua Pamela Rodgers, Derry Kristin Beaulieu,... Read Full Story
Senator Sharon Carson's Graduation Speech
Senator Sharon Carson has graciously agreed to provide the text of her remarks from the July 2011 graduation luncheon for the Fellows from the 2011 class. The text of her speech follows. Good afternoon everyone, I’d like to begin by... Read Full Story
2011 Fellows Graduate
The Vesta Roy Series is pleased to announce the graduation of its 2011 Fellows: Robin Anderson Linda Burroughs C. Ivey Jones Katlyn Manha Katherine McDonnell Lenette Peterson Nicole Tessier Susan Terzakis The keynote speaker, Senator Sharon... Read Full Story
Class of 2011 Makes Headlines in Washington, D.C.
In her Washington Post blog, Jennifer Rubin, labor-lawyer turned blogger, recently commented on a recent meeting with the Vesta Roy Series' Class of 2011 whom she met while the women were in Washington D.C. attending the annual... Read Full Story
James Pindell at Vesta Roy Series Winter Mixer
On January 20, 2011, special guest James Pindell, Political Director at WMUR-TV, addressed a crowd of current fellows, alumnae, friends, and distinguished guests of the Vesta Roy Series for the Series' Politics With A Twist winter... Read Full Story
Vesties Victorious in November 2010 Elections
The Vesta Roy Series is proud to congratulate its alumnae and current fellows who were victorious in the November 2, 2010 elections. Please join us in celebrating the accomplishments of these... Read Full Story
Vesta Roy Series Graduates Running For Office
The Vesta Roy Excellence in Public Service Series is delighted to recognize its alumnae, who are running for elected offices in five of NH’s 10 counties. Please join the Series in recognizing the accomplishments of these women: County... Read Full Story
2010 Graduation
Following a compelling keynote address by Nancy Dwight, on June 17, 2010, the Vesta Roy Series announced the graduation of its 2010 class of Fellows. Please join the Series in congratulating the following outstanding women on their... Read Full Story
Mark Steyn at VR Reception and Dinner
Addressing a sell-out crowd on May 5, 2010 at a fundraising event for the Vesta Roy Excellence in Public Service Series, Mark Steyn, an international bestselling author, political columnist, Top 41 recording artist, and guest host of the The Rush... Read Full Story
Abigail Sykas joins Ovide Lamontagne Campaign
Former VR Chairman, Abigail Sykas, described as "a rising young GOP star", has joined the Ovide Lamontagne campaign for U.S. Senate. Former VR fellow and most recent Chairman of its board, she also serves as legal counsel to the Seacoast... Read Full Story
Carol Holden recipient of Lincoln~Reagan Award
VR founding and current board member, County Commissioner Carol Holden is the 2010 recipient of the Lincoln~Reagan Award from the Hillsborough County Republican Committee, and shared podium honors with Republican luminaries including keynote speaker... Read Full Story
James Pindell speaks at fundraising event
Journalist and entrepreneur James Pindell, founder of www.NHpoliticalReport.com said that "New Hampshire is a great state for women" in his opening remarks at a VR fundraising reception in Concord. The event was organized by the VR... Read Full Story
Donna Sytek Inteviewed by Slate
Recently interviewed in Slate, the daily magazine on the web owned by The Washington Post Company, VR Chairman Emerita Donna Sytek recalled how Vesta Roy "not only encouraged her to run but also took care of her daughter" while making her first... Read Full Story
Attorney General Kelly Ayotte Keynote Vesta Roy Excellence in Public Service Series Graduation
Contact: Jan Face Glassman, (860) 836-0890 (cell) Monday, June 1, 2009 Attorney General Kelly Ayotte Keynote Vesta Roy Excellence in Public Service Series Graduation New Hampshire Attorney General Kelly Ayotte, the first woman to serve as... Read Full Story
Nancy Dwight of Lyme Receives National Award
Media Contact: Donna Sytek, (603) 893-8889, Thusday, April 17, 2008 Nancy Dwight of Lyme Receives National Award Recognized as “Iron Jawed Angel” Washington, DC—Republican activist Nancy Dwight of Lyme has been selected to... Read Full Story
Our Stars Reception
Media Contact: Donna Sytek (603) 893-8889 Tuesday, February 12, 2008 Bedford, NH - The Vesta Roy Excellence in Public Service Series will hold its annual Celebrate Our Stars Reception to honor the Sununu Family, Tuesday, March 18, 2008, at the... Read Full Story
Vesta Roy Excellence in Public Service Series Announces New Class for 2007-2008
Media Contact: Donna Sytek (603) 893-8889 Monday, October 15, 2007 VESTA ROY EXCELLENCE IN PUBLIC SERVICE SERIES ANNOUNCES NEW CLASS FOR 2007-2008 Salem, NH – The Vesta Roy Excellence in Public Service Series announced today their new... Read Full Story