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VOTER newsletter
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December 2018-Volume 70, Issue No.13
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| League of Women Voters San Jose / Santa Clara P. O. Box 5374
San Jose, California 95150 |
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President's Message
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Mary Collins President,
LWV SJ/SC
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Happy Holidays! As we enter this season of holidays, I wish you, your family and friends a peaceful and joyous time together. We can also celebrate another successful election season--Making Democracy Work is a group effort. So again, thanks to all of you for empowering voters and defending democracy.
You have already received a letter requesting additional financial support for our League. Thank you if you have already sent a donation; if you haven't yet, consider an end of the year gift if you can do so.
Looking ahead to the New Year, I want to alert you to a number of important events so that you can put them on your calendar. Our League Program Planning meeting to set goals for the next year will be Saturday, January 26. Helen Hutchison, President of League of Women Voters CA, is holding an Advocacy training January 12, and on January 24 will host a presentation of the League of Women Voters Transformational Journey discussing the actions the League is taking to meet the challenges of the next 100 years.
On January 17, we are registering new citizens at the Naturalization Ceremony in Campbell. Also, while not yet taking a position on the Women's March, January 19, we will again be registering voters. Bay Area League Day, February 9, will deal with the topics of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. Watch for more detailed information on times, places, and registration information.
We will also begin to organize for Legislative interviews of our state legislators. This enables us to meet with legislators and discuss the important issues the League would like them to address. This is a group meeting and may be great for newer members to begin to be involved.
Again, I want to thank you for your membership and support of our League of Women Voters of San Jose/Santa Clara and wish you a wonder-filled holiday season.
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Lunch with League - January 17, 11:00am
Speaker: Patty Eaton, Public Risk Communication Officer, Santa Clara County
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Patty Eaton
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This past year saw the most destructive wildfires in California history with devastating consequences for entire communities. The County of Santa Clara's Office of Emergency Services deployed teams to assist with operations, planning, logistics, and public information to support local response, re-entry and repopulation efforts.
Patty Eaton, who was deployed to Sonoma and Santa Barbara Counties and most recently Butte County for the Camp Fire, will discuss lessons learned from these deployments that can be applied to the Santa Clara County operational area, particularly in the area of emergency preparedness.
Patty Eaton
Public Risk Communication Officer
Office of Emergency Services, County of Santa Clara
T
opic:
How do Communities Prepare for the New "Abnormal" of Extreme Fires
and Weather Events
How can we warn you if we can't reach you?
Thursday, January 17th, 11:00am to 1pm
Free Parking is across the street from the restaurant.
Please RSVP by Tuesday, January 15th by going to
https://lwvsjsc.org/lwl-registration and filling out the form, including your choice of entree. Beverages include coffee, ice tea, and soda. Select entree: Grilled Chicken Salad; Sausage, Mushroom, and Peppers Sandwich; Pasta Primavera; Minestrone Soup and half Italian Combo on Roll (Capicollo, provolone, vinaigrette, lettuce and tomatoes); Burger (w/cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, with fries). You may also RSVP by sending an email with your choice of entree to
[email protected] or call Marie Arnold,
629-5340.
We meet at 11:00am and are served lunch at 11:30am. The guest speaker begins her talk at noon for 15-20 minutes and then invites attendees to ask questions and give comments. LwL ends at 1pm.
The price of lunch is $20 payable in cash at the door or, if you don't want to worry about having cash, you can prepay just after you register by using PayPal which will take a credit card or a personal PayPal account.
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LEAGUE MEETINGS AND OUTREACH
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League of Women Voters San Jose/Santa Clara
Annual Fundraising Drive
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YOUR DONATION TO OUR ANNUAL FUNDRAISING DRIVE ...
is Crucial at This Time
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You Can Help Keep Our League Going Strong
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Please Donate
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Send your check payable to:
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LWV San Jose / Santa Clara
P.O. Box 5374
San Jose, CA 95150
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Donate online securely using your credit card or PayPal by going to:
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http://www.lwvsjsc.org/donate |
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Your Donations Matter!
Annual Fundraising Donations to mid-December
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Thanks to the following donors for their generous donations.
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Marie Arnold
Martha Beattie
Dr. Kristine
Borrison
Ralph Campbell
Judith Chamberlin
Mary Collins
Anna Fox
Cheryl Fuelleman
Bonnie Gold-Mace
Janet Hagquist
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Helen Hayashi
Gloria Chun Hoo
Martha Hull
Gerald W. Hunt
Trudy La France
Socorro McCord
Lorraine Myers
Karen Nelson
Olivia R. Nelson
Rita Norton
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Norma Ruiz
Bonnie Jo Salera
Susan Skorey
Annemarie Stahr
Rosaleen Zisch
Anonymous
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The Fundraising campaign
runs through February 28
th
. Your donations
matter
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And be sure to donate before the end of the year to receive a 2018 tax credit.
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Voter Service - Opportunities to Register Voters & Election Resources
By Cheryl Fuelleman, Voter Service Chair
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Record numbers of voters turned out for the mid-term elections. Thank you again to everyone who helped register, educate, and work on election night.
With the mid-term elections behind us, it's interesting to look at some statistics and analyses. One interesting site that has several articles on the subject is
http://www.pewresearch.org/topics/voter-participation/. There are several links to interesting articles such as how votes were cast...divisions by race, gender, education, how religious groups vote, and why some people find it difficult to vote.
Our work continues into 2019 - I need VOLUNTEERS to register newly sworn in citizens after the Naturalization Ceremonies on January 17, 2019 (
NOTE: YOU CAN REGISTER AND ALSO ATTEND LUNCH WITH LEAGUE THE SAME DAY - NO PROBLEM.)
There are 3 sessions - please sign up for one or any of the sessions by sending me an email at [email protected]:
(1) arriving by 9:15
(2) arriving by 11 (if you are not going to LwL), or
(3) arriving by 1:15
We're Registering Voters at the Women's March in downtown San Jose on Saturday, January 19. Please contact me for time and location of booth.
Check out the League's members only website at http://www.lwvsjsc.org/members-only and click on Voter Service for links to several resources, many editable for your further use, such as "Why Should I Vote" Presentations, flyers, Pros and Cons rules and information, and Candidate Forums scripts and procedures! If you need the password please contact Pat Reardon or me at [email protected].
Did You Know:
If you want to plan any registration events or are thinking of participating in any, you should contact Cheryl Fuelleman beforehand; contact
Martha Beattie
with or for any plans pertaining to Pros and Cons and contact
Sandy Mory
with or for any plans pertaining to Candidate Forums.
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Don't Miss Your Annual Opportunity to Vote! Program Planning Mtg
By Roma Dawson, Program Chair - Save the Date, Saturday, January 26
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DON'T MISS YOUR ANNUAL OPPORTUNITY TO VOTE!
Program Planning Meeting
Recommendations for Issues for Emphasis
Saturday, January 26, 2019
Home of Alice Thorn
1711 Harte Drive
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Alice Thorn is generously opening her home again this year for our annual program planning meeting-the process by which we decide where and how we will focus our time, talent, money and reputation. We ask where will the League have the most impact and what will help build our organization. For those of you new to League, your opinion (vote) matters as much as those that have been members for decades. Our task is to recommend "Issues for Emphasis" for 2019-2021 LWV California. We are allowed to list up to three choices. Expect at least two proposals to adopt a new position via concurrence.
Program Planning is the first step in preparation for our LWV California Convention. The process culminates in the delegates' adoption of the statewide program at our May 31-June 2 convention in Pasadena. (We alternate years between State and national.) Don't miss your opportunity to let the state board know where you would like to see efforts focused. Should there be more advocacy? Is there an area where we need a new study or an old one that should be updated or eliminated? Is community education needed around an issue/s? For example, was there an item on your ballot where you wondered why League did not take a stand? Local results are compiled and become part of the State Convention's packet.
We will open our discussion by considering some positions and how we have used them. While we no longer review positions individually, you may comment on any local, regional, state or national position. Importantly, we also select where we want to focus our San Jose/Santa Clara local's energy by selecting our top three priorities. Last year they were: Climate Change, Affordable Housing, and Make it Fair. What advocacy or education did we do for each one? What opportunities did we miss? Do we want to keep the same priorities or change to new ones? See our website for links to all positions at
lwvsjsc.org/LeaguePositions
. Watch for more information after the Holidays. Contact me at
Roma Dawson
if you have questions.
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League Toasts to New Members at the Holiday Party
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The holiday party was a fun way to meet members and start new conversations, Members hailed from many districts in San Jose, Santa Clara, Morgan Hill, and San Martin. Cheers to everyone! The drink, holiday meal and desserts were phenomenal!
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
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Sara Nicolson, Carol Watts
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Roma Dawson, Jennifer Imhoff-Hayton
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Susan Gore, Judy Chamberlin
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Virginia Holtz, Carol Lathrop (Host), Cheryl Fuelleman, Shay Franco-Clausen,
Vickie Mueller Olvera
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Maryann Haggerty, Ann Clarke,
Rosaleen Zisch, Julia O'Keefe
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THANK YOU
Carol and Jim Lathrop - for hosting a bright and fun party in your downtown home.
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LOCAL CITY/COUNTY/STATE/UNITED STATES ISSUES
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League Transformation
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resented by Helen Hutchison, LWVC President
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Helen Hutchison
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What will the League look like in its next century? What can we do now to assure the continued relevance and visibility of the League of Women Voters? Helen Hutchison, LWVC President, will discuss the actions the League is taking, nationally and statewide, to meet the challenges of the future.
Over the past two years, in anticipation of the 100th anniversary of the League's founding, national and state leaders have engaged in a process of self-reflection, environmental scanning, hard discussions, and tough decisions related to the continued relevance and health of the League network. LWVUS has published a "
Transformation Roadmap" that includes specific action steps to be implemented. It is a synthesis of many threads of work, including input from Leagues across the country, interviews with internal and external stakeholders, review of the larger nonprofit environment and the professional expertise of consulting firms.
On January 24th Helen Hutchison, LWVC President, will discuss the actions the League is taking, nationally and statewide, to meet the challenges of the future: What will the League look like in its next century? What can we do now to assure the continued relevance and visibility of the League of Women Voters?
All area Leagues are invited to join us at Cupertino Quinlan Center, 10185 N Stelling Rd, Cupertino, CA 95014 on Jan. 24, 2019, 7 to 9pm.
Register Here
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Bay Area League Day (BALD)
Save the Date - Saturday, February 9th
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Join us for our annual event on
Saturday, February 9th
Bay Area League Day
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (D. E. & I.)
in the Bay Area
D. E. & I. in Action, D. E. & I. in Practice?
Explore D. E. & I. with key thought leaders
How to make D. E. & I. come alive at our local Leagues
Key Address: Virginia Kase, CEO, LWV US
Sat., February 9, 9:30-4pm
9:30 - 10:00 AM - Networking and Continental Breakfast
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM - Event with Break-outs
Tickets: $45. with lunch, $30 without lunch
LOCATION
Google Community Space, 188 The Embarcadero, San Francisco, CA 94105
REFUND POLICY: Refunds up to 7 days before event
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4 Key Elements of HR1 - Strengthening Voting Rights
By Celine Stewart, LWVUS
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The upcoming 116th Congress could make history with the first comprehensive package of democracy reforms scheduled for 2019, HR1. Since the announcement of HR1, LWVUS has been talking to folks on the Hill and working with partner organizations to help shape the bill's language and ensure that voting rights are strengthened by this important legislation.
The League of Women Voters is very excited at the prospect of HR1 because it aims to include elements that align with many of the League's long-held positions, like election modernization and redistricting reform. As we work with legislators to craft HR1, LWV is advocating for the prioritization of the following essential elements of the bill:
1. EXPAND VOTER REGISTRATION
2. IMPLEMENT FAIR REDISTRICTING
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League and Community Activities
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LWV Presents: Insights and Perspectives
Comcast Channel 30, Mon, 7:30pm and Sun, 4:30pm; Ch 27, Wed, 5:30pm
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The best way to describe Channel 30 and Bay Voice Channel 27 is TV "by the community for the community." Channels 30 and 27 air non-commercial, member-produced videos that educate, express views, and expose talents to the San Jose community and beyond.
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Stephanie Ladeira, Rosaleen Zisch
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Chad Johnston, Gloria Chun Hoo
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December Airings Schedule
Rosaleen Zisch interviews Stephanie Ladeira, Chief of Philanthropy and Community Development, Humane Society of Silicon Valley.
Weeks of Dec 10 & 24
November Recording
Norma Camacho, CEO, Santa Clara Valley Water
is interviewed by Gloria Chun Hoo.
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Norma Camacho, Gloria Chun Hoo
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December Airings Schedule
Gloria Chun Hoo interviews Chad Johnston: CEO CreaTV.
CreaTV and the Role of Community TV
Weeks of Dec 31, Jan 14 & 28
November Recording
Kim Walesh, Deputy City Manager of San José is interviewed by Rosaleen Zisch.
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Kim Walesh, Rosaleen Zisch
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Watch CREATV Channel 30 shows on your computer with an
internet connection
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Calendar
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Information on many of these events is available in this newsletter. See our
website calendar
for current listings and more information. If you'd like more information but don't have web access, contact the League at (408) 271-7163.
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Jan 12
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LWVC Advocacy Training |
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Jan 17
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Lunch with League (LwL) |
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Jan 17
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Register Voters - Naturalization Ceremonies (break for LwL) |
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Register Voters - Women's March |
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LWVC League Transformation Presentation |
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Annual Program Planning Meeting
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| Feb 9 |
Bay Area League Day |
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Lunch with League |
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Address / Email Change
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To keep our records current please send any changes to your address, email address, or phone number, to our Dues Secretary,
Sandy Remmers. The only updates she receives are on the renewal form which is only sent once a year.
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The Voter
Submissions due the 20th of the month
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The LWV SJ/SC Voter is distributed monthly. Article deadline is the 20th of the month. If you have questions or comments, contact
Liz Bogatin-Starr
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the Voter Editor.
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Democracy is not a spectator sport! Educate! Advocate!
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