Speakers/Chautauqua Catalog

Name	Dede Feldman
Email	dedefeld@comcast.net
Website	http://www.dedefeldman.com
Phone	505/242-1997
Address	1821 Meadow View NW Albuquerque, NM 87104 US

Biographical Info

The first woman elected as a New Mexico senator from Albuquerque's near North Valley (1997-2012), and now the author of a book about her experiences, Dede Feldman has been a pioneer for women in government. She has a long history of promoting campaign finance reform, improved health insurance in New Mexico, and consumer protection. Feldman built her foundation on a varied career as a journalist, high school and university teacher, and the owner of a small public relations business. Feldman holds both a BA and an MA in Political Science from the University of Pennsylvania. She moved to New Mexico in 1975 and lives in a solar home with her husband of 46 years. *Please read the booking guidelines before applying for funds. Speaker must be contacted by host to arrange presentation date *

Request Chautauqua NEW: Dede Feldman ~ BOOTS, SUITS AND CITIZENS: New Mexico's Unique Legislative Culture

Have you contacted the Chautauqua presenter and determined that he or she is available for the date you are requesting?

If not, please first review our Booking Guidelines and then contact the Chautauqua using the contact information at the top of this page. After you have worked out a date and time for the program, fill out the form below & click SUBMIT.

Please call Keelyn Byram at (505)633-7370 if you have questions about the application.

Contact Information

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Contact Name (Project Director)

Directs the planning, implementation, completion, and evaluation of project activities and events. The project director is the primary contact for the project and bears responsibility for preparing and submitting the reports to NMHC. The project director receives all correspondence from the Council.

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In-Kind Contribution

NMHC Speakers Bureau programs are made possible by Federal funds which require a 1:1 in-kind match. An in-kind contribution is a good or service provided by the organization booking the program.

We require applicant organizations match NMHC's average cost for a Speakers Bureau program. The average cost of a Speakers Bureau program is $350. Applicants may estimate their in-kind costs in the fields below to show a minimum match of $350.

Once this form is submitted and approved, you will receive the payment request form. The payment request form is used to calculate the total grant amount applicants will receive from NMHC. NMHC covers a $250 honorarium, mileage, lodging, and meals for Speakers.

NOTE: All fields in this section are required. Enter 0 (zero) for categories that you are not claiming an in-kind amount.

Volunteer Hours

Enter the total number of volunteer hours you anticipate will be applied to this program. Volunteer time might include speaker and room arrangements, advertising/publicity distribution, social media posts, audience assistance, and follow up paperwork for NMHC.

$ Wages

"Wages" refers to paid staff time spent on planning and executing the event.

$ Services and Materials

Estimate the value of services and materials contributed by the organization. Examples include paper and ink for flyers and services performed by individuals not associated with your organization (ex: a sound technician, a filmographer, etc.)

$ Estimated Cost of Facilities

Many facilities have an estimated rental cost for their facility, even if the organization offers it for free. Typical Cost of Facilities is $150.

$ Other Expenses

This is the catchall category where you can add items that don’t fit easily into other categories.

$ Total

Is your in-kind total a minimum of $350?

Program Information

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Venue Where Progam Will Be Held

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