Just in time for flooding & King Tides

Prominent local climate scientists talk about how sea level rise is happening here and now and what we can do 


 
South Florida has an urgent local problem - sea level rise.  This program is an opportunity for you to learn more about the local impact and will provide concrete steps we can take individually and as a community.

What:             The League of Women Voters of Broward County and Women's March present an expert panel discussion titled  "Sea Level Rise:   How Is It Affecting Me And What Can I Do?"
 
Climate scientists Keren Prize Bolter, Ph.D. and Alec Bogdanoff, Ph.D.
 will address the  local  impact of sea level rise and what can be done. FREE.
When:           Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2017 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Where:         West Regional Library, 8601 W. Broward Blvd., Plantation
(Photo: Oct. 5, 2017. Visitor walks on flooded dock at Colohatchee Park in Wilton Manors.)




The  Broward Legislative Delegation will hold the  Delegation Organizational meeting for the 2017-18 Legislative year with an  All Day Public Hearing and a Local Bills Hearing .
  • Wednesday, October 18
  • 9:00 a.m.
  • Sunrise Civic Center, 10610 West Oakland Park Blvd., Sunrise, FL 33351
 
League members are encouraged to sign up and speak as individuals on a single topic of interest to them.
 
Public Hearing Topics:
 
9-11:30 a.m.:
  • Juvenile/Criminal Justice
  • Transportation, Economic Development
  • Environment and Growth Management
 
1-3:30 p.m.:
  • Education
  • Cultural Affairs
  • Health and Human Services
 
3:45 p.m.:
  • Local Bills Public Hearing
 
Anyone wishing to speak at this hearing should sign up at least two days prior to the hearing and note which topic you wish to present. Sign up to speak at: http://www.broward.org/Legislative/Pages/PublicHearingSchedule.aspx
 


League Member to Appear on  This Week in South Florida
 
Gun Safety Committee Chair  Bradette Jepsen will share LWVBC Gun Safety positions in a panel discussion on This Week in South Florida hosted by Michael Putney .
 

WPLG - Channel 10  

11:30 a.m., Sunday, Oct. 8

 

 
Bradette will join Walter Philbrick, former officer and former gun shop owner, and Bob Harvey, owner of South Florida Gun School in the discussion. 



We need volunteers: Upcoming events in the League's voting-rights petition drive 

Saturday, Oct. 14: Northwest Regional Library, Hours to be determined, 3151 University Drive, Coral Springs.

Sunday, Oct. 15: Marc LaGree Ministries, 4-5 p.m., 330 NW 33rd Ave, Fort Lauderdale 33311.

Tuesday., Oct. 17: Voter Registration and Information with Attorney George Odom, 4:30-6 p.m., African American Library, 2650 Sistrunk Blvd, Fort Lauderdale.

Saturday, Oct. 28: PTA Training, Piper High School, 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. We'll n eed MANY volunteers from 8-11 a.m. and from 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

Call Katy Syed at (954)918-9944, text, or email her ([email protected]) for more information or to sign up.


League 
Gun Safety Committee Recognized by Pembroke Pines City Commission
 
At their October 4th commission meeting, the City of Pembroke Pines commissioners presented our League with a proclamation/resolution supporting our goals to seek solutions which will reduce gun violence.

Pictured above are Pembroke Pines officials with League members (starting from the fifth from the left) Miriam Velez, Lourdes Diaz, Katy Syed and Bradette Jepsen. 


Help for Puerto Rico: They need bug spray!

League member Miriam Velez has been reaching out to Hispanic organizations on behalf of the Broward League. Eventually, we want to conduct voter registration, particularly with newly arrived Puerto Rican residents who are US citizens and can register as soon as they establish residency here.

Right now, however,  Puerto Rico needs urgent aid . The Puerto Rican Hispanic  Chamber of Commerce of Broward County told Miriam about one item that aid organizations have overlooked --  mosquito spray , Without power or air conditioning and with standing water everywhere, Puerto Ricans are suffering with mosquitoes. 

Miriam is collecting money for mosquito spray and will buy it in quantity at Costco, to be delivered to the island by members of the Puerto Rican Chamber. At your next League event, look for a collection point and please donate to this fund.


Welcome New Members!
The League of Women Voters Broward County welcomes four new members.  Encourage your friends and family to join us in our important work in Making Democracy Work!
 
Eva Hayward, Pembroke Pines
 
Michael Hutton, Pembroke Pines

Jennifer Cruise, Fort Lauderdale

Heather Hasandras, Pembroke Pines


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