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League Honored by County Commission
The Broward County Commission presented The League of Women Voters Broward County with a proclamation supporting the efforts of our Gun Safety Committee.
Gun Safety Committee Chairperson, Bradette Jepsen thanked the Commission for their support. "In addition to our advocacy efforts, the Broward County League of Women Voters is committed to educating the public about gun violence. We are happy to share what we have learned about this vital issue with other community groups."
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New Member Orientation
Who: New and prospective members
What: Orientation Program: Who We Are and What We Do. Learn about League priorities, education and advocacy.
Find out how you can become active and effective as a member of the League. The event starts with a light lunch at 12:15 p.m. and includes a presentation and Q&A.
When: 12:15 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 20.
Where:
League offices, 5101 NW 21st Ave., Suite 450, Fort Lauderdale
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Speakers Bureau Training
In 2018, we anticipate many requests for knowledgeable speakers who can make LWVBC educational or advocacy presentations to community groups. If you are interested in joining the Speakers Bureau as a speaker or speaker's assistant, we invite you to attend a training session.
We will offer two training sessions:
- When: Jan. 23 at 6:30 p.m. or Feb. 3 at 10 a.m.
- Where: League Office - 5101 NW 21st Ave., Suite 450, Fort Lauderdale.
If interested, please contact
Carol Smith
(Speakers Bureau Chair) at:
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Help Needed
We are looking for Spanish speakers who can help with outreach to Hispanic communities.
We need speakers who can make presentations about League priorities and/or to help with Voter Registration. Volunteers do not need to be native speakers; tasks will be assigned according to the level of language skills.
Contact Myriam Velez-Baldwin if you can help in this important work.
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Women's Health Issues in the News
 Florida Legislature:
House Bill 41 and Senate Bill 444: "Pregnancy Support and Wellness Services". Taxes would support pregnancy services only, and exclude information about birth control and/or abortion.
Constitution Revision Commission:
Temporarily postponed a decision about changing Florida Constitution language regarding right to privacy.
For more information about these and other Reproductive Rights issues at the state and national levels,
see the full report.
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Mark Your Calendar
for January events
Watch your email for notices about monthly state League issue conference calls and possible schedule changes.
Thursday, Jan. 4 - City of Fort Lauderdale Mayoral Candidate Debate. 7:30 p.m. Abdo New River Room at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts, 201 SW Fifth Ave., Fort Lauderdale. Sponsored by the Sun Sentinel. For free tickets email [email protected] and put "debate tickets" in subject line.
Monday, Jan. 8 - Noon, State League Reproductive Rights conference call. Contact: Amy Weintraub [email protected]
Tuesday, Jan. 9 - Opening of 60-day 2018 Florida Legislative Session.
Tuesday, Jan. 9 - City of Fort Lauderdale Candidate Forum. 6:30 p.m. Candidates for mayor and commission will speak in a forum sponsored by Council of Fort Lauderdale Civic Association. City Hall Commission Chambers, 100 North Andrews Ave., Fort Lauderdale.
Tuesday, Jan. 16 - City of Fort Lauderdale primary election
Thursday, Jan. 18, 4:30 p.m., Juvenile Justice state conference call, Dial-in: (563) 999-2090. Access code: 413734#
Thursday, Jan. 18: 6 p.m. Local Leaders Conference Call Call-in: (605) 475-4875 Access Code: 643895
Saturday, Jan. 20, 9:30 a.m. LWVBC Board meeting
Saturday, Jan. 20, 12:15 p.m. New Member Orientation. The event starts with a light lunch and includes a presentation and Q&A. New and prospective members are welcome. League office, 5101 NW 21st Ave., Suite 450, Fort Lauderdale. RSVP here.
Tuesday, Jan. 23 - Speakers Bureau training.
League Office, 5101 NW 21st Ave, Suite 450, Fort Lauderdale. If interested, please contact Carol Smith (Speakers Bureau Chair) at [email protected], 954-341-9221 or 954-232-5276
Wednesday., Jan. 31, 5:30-8 p.m. League of Women Voters of Broward fundraiser and social, Red Wine & Blue, YOLO, 333 E Las Olas Blvd, Fort Lauderdale. Help raise money for voter registration and education in the 2018 election while meeting and networking with League members and civic leaders. Minimum donation of $10 is asked. RSVP here.
Saturday, Feb. 3, 10 a.m. Speakers Bureau training. League Office - 5101 NW 21st Ave, Suite 450, Fort Lauderdale. If interested, please contact Carol Smith (Speakers Bureau Chair) at [email protected], 954-341-9221 or 954-232-5276
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League Holiday Party Dec. 2
Scenes from the holiday party, which attracted new as well as long-term members.
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 Welcome New Members
The League of Women Voters Broward County
welcomes seven new members. Encourage your friends and family to join us in our important work in Making Democracy Work!
Karen Cleary
Shirley Richards
Jocelyn Wright
Ginette Curry
Alex Johnson
Brenda Carr
Barbara Falsey
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Time to Renew! January Is Last Chance
Any members who joined the League after Jan. 1, 2017 needs to renew his or her membership now in order to continue as a League member in 2018.
Go to the League website:
www.lwvbcfl.org.
Select
Join
on the red menu at the top of the page.
Scroll down to the bottom of the page and make your payment via
PayPal.
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