League of Women Voters NEWS -- October 1, 2017
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LEGISLATIVE PREVIEW
October 3, 6:30--8:30 PM
YOUNG LEAGUERS
Wednesday, October 11, 6:30 PM
Bru's Room, Boynton Beach
1333 N. Congress Ave.
Speaker: Rhonda Rogers, Ex. Dir. Lake Worth West Community Center
Topic: How the Center Serves Children, Teens and Adults
October 17, 6--8 PM
Delray Beach City Library
Topic: Reproductive Rights
Speakers: Dr. Linda Geller-Schwartz, NCJW Florida Advocacy Chair
Marci Ball Elordi, J.D.
Includes light supper, $10
Friday, October 20 to Sunday, October 22
Sheraton Orlando North
Sunday, October 29, 1 PM
Atlantis Country Club
All That Jazz
Performer: Copeland Davis
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BOARD REPORT
By Karen Wilkerson, President
At the September board meeting, the following items were discussed:
- LWVPBC will be collecting items for QUANTUM HOUSE at the September 27 Cool Topics and the October 3 Legislative Preview.
- Upgraded equipment will be purchased so that we can enhance our streaming and videoing of meetings
- We need to encourage members to attend the October Leadership meeting in Orlando.
- Increased monies will be allocated to cover registration fees.Regional meetings are being scheduled and will soon be available to members.
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HOT TOPIC: NANCY ABUDU--GUEST SPEAKER
Nancy Abudu, Director of Legal Operations ACLU of Florida, presented
The Impact Federal Courts Decisions Have on our Daily Lives
to an appreciative audience on Wednesday September 20.
If you were looking for clarity into our judicial environment, Nancy provided an incredibly detailed and fascinating overview in a brief amount of time. She stressed that the League continues to play a critical role in election issues and other areas in front of the courts. Ms. Abudu highlighted how Florida fits in the national context.
If you missed it, the video of this Hot Topics is now available on the
League website
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NATIONAL VOTER REGISTRATION DAY
By Pam Maldonado, Voter Services Co-Chair
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Every year millions of Americans find themselves unable to vote because they
- miss a registration deadline
- don’t update their registration
- aren’t sure how to register
National Voter Registration Day
wants to make sure everyone has the opportunity to vote. On Tuesday September 26, 2017 volunteers and organizations from all over the country will “hit the streets” in a single day of coordinated field, technology, and media efforts.
National Voter Registration Day
seeks to create broad awareness of voter registration opportunities to reach tens of thousands of voters who may not register otherwise.
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In preparation for an upcoming collaboration at a
National Voter Registration Day
event at Keiser University,
Ethelene Jones
(right) and
Pam Maldonado
(center) attended a meeting of the F. Malcolm Cunningham, Sr. Bar Association at the Main Courthouse in West Palm Beach. To the left of Pam is Danielle Sheriff, member of the Cunningham Bar and
Nicholas Johnson, Esq., President of the F. Malcolm Cunningham, Sr. Bar Association
stands behind the ladies.
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THE AFTERMATH OF HURRICANE IRMA
By Kathy Panko, Environmental Issues Group
Hurricane Irma arrived in South Florida on September 10th. The result has been challenging for most of us in Florida and the Caribbean who were in the path. Despite the destruction, we can draw inspiration from hundreds of reports across the state of ordinary people doing extraordinary acts to help our fellow citizens.
Numerous charities are working to support Hurricane Irma relief efforts across the region. If you are considering making a financial contribution, you may want to consider one from our list.
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HEALTH CARE IN AMERICA PRESENTATION
By Ethelene Jones
The Palm Beach County League of Women Voters is excited to announce a new offering by our Speakers Bureau,
“Healthcare in America – What You Should Know.”
This presentation
- explains how the American health care system works
- demystifies some of its vocabulary
- looks at what Americans get for their healthcare dollar compared to other countries
To schedule a speaker for your HOA, community center, social group, etc. please contact the Chair of our Speakers Bureau,
Ethelene Jones
, at 561-687-4433.
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NPVIC (National Popular Vote Interstate Compact)
by Carol Nikov
Do you think your Florida vote for the President should be weighted less than some other states? WE DON'T!!! If you agree---help us!
The goal of our committee is to get the NPVIC passed by the Florida State Legislature. Volunteers will help
- contact / meet with legislators and state executives
- media relations
- coordinate legislative efforts with other League offices throughout the state
- manage and monitor our social media presence
- develop strategy and tactics for passage
Please call
Carol Nikov
at 703-862-0445 to be part of our team of champions!
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TREASURY NOTES
by Joan Karp
MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS DUE TODAY!
Members who joined prior to April 1, 2017 have received bills by email for renewal. Members who joined after April 1 will renew on October 1, 2018.
- Dues for an individual member $60
- 2nd member in a household and student members $30
- Susan B. Anthony membership (includes individual membership) $100
Dues can be paid by check to LWVPBC or by credit card at
We will also accept checks at our Hot Topics and Cool Topics meetings. Please add “Dues” on the memo line on your check.
*To add a tax-deductible donation to the Education Fund, use a separate check to LWVPBC EDUCATION FUND.
**A note about PayPal and dues payments:
Some members set up a recurring payment last year when making an online dues payment. This is sometimes hard to remember when a year goes by; we are receiving some duplicate payments. The treasurer will notify you if this happens, and issue a refund if necessary. If you wish to use the recurring payment feature of PayPal, please note it in your calendar for the next year.
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THE LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS
invites you to attend
ORIENTATION FOR NEW MEMBERS AND OTHERS INTERESTED IN KNOWING MORE ABOUT THE LEAGUE
Saturday, October 28
9:30 am-12:30 pm
Palm Beach State College
Lake Worth Center for Bachelor’s Programs Building—Room CPB-103
We look forward to having you with us!
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CELEBRATE THANKSGIVING: DONATE TO QUANTUM HOUSE
LWBPBC will be collecting items to contribute to the Welcome Home Campaign for Quantum House.
Please bring your donations to the Legislative Preview on October 3, and October 29 fundraiser luncheon.
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Items to donate:
Kitchen: individual snacks, plastic storage bags, household cleaners, dishwasher pods,
trash bags
Laundry: HE detergent, bleach, dryer sheets
Paper: napkins, towels, plates, toilet paper
Certificates: office supply stores, Publix, Home Depot, Sam's Club, Costco, Target
Please bring your donations to the Legislative Preview on October 3, and October 29 fundraiser luncheon.
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UNABLE TO ATTEND AN EVENT?
Visit our Facebook video page to view our latest hot and cool topic discussions:
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NEWS EDITORIAL STAFF
Carol Stender, Managing Editor
Ken Horkavy, IT
Carol Nikov, Marsha Vinson, Kathryn Gettinger
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Making Democracy Work! The League of Women Voters, a nonpartisan, political organization encourages the informed and active participation of citizens in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy
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