President's Message
By Lynn Frazier
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This is a busy time for League. The Legislative session is well underway, and League is putting out almost daily Action Alerts and updates. Please pay attention to the Action Alerts when you receive them and take action.
Locally, we have a very important Climate Forum on March 24. This the third forum of a three-part series. Information and how to attend is below. Many thanks to the Climate Action Team for all the work in providing these informative forums.
In addition, we are planning for our Annual Meeting at the end of May. The Board needs your participation as we prepare for this meeting.
Our nominating committee is actively seeking candidates for a total of 4 elected positions and 5+ appointed positions that need to be filled. See below for more details about the positions and how you can get involved. Please nominate yourself or someone you know.
In addition, we need your input on the Local Program. The Local Program consists of local governmental issues chosen for study and action. These selections are defined by the Committees and adopted by the Board. However, input is requested from all members to identify what we, as a local league, want to focus our attention on in the upcoming year. What would you like to see League study and become involved in and take action on next year? Please send suggestions and comments to me so we can incorporate your suggestions in the development of Local Programs.
Prior to the meeting, you will receive all the items up for a vote during the meeting.
As you can see, this is an important time of year not only for legislative reasons but also in setting a strong foundation for our local league for the upcoming year. I sincerely hope that you will engage by offering to serve in a position, providing input into Local Program, and sharing thoughts and hopes for how League moves forward in the upcoming year. Your input is extremely important.
Hope to hear from you soon.
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LWVAC Annual Meeting
Our Annual Meeting will be on May 27th. The time is still to be determined but mark your calendars! At the Annual Meeting, we fill board and committee positions, adopt a Local Program for the coming year, and approve next year’s operating budget. We will meet via Zoom again this year. Be on the lookout for more information.
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Our nominating committee is actively seeking candidates for the following elected and appointed positions:
There's never been a better time to get involved. Please consider nominating yourself or someone you know. Contact Lynn Frazier or Gail Sassnet, Chair of the Nomination Committee for more information.
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Research Showcase 2021
March 23 @ 2:00 pm
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The pandemic has made clear that research is key to discovering new medical treatments. We are fortunate that ground-breaking research is being conducted right where we live. Join the Community Coalition for Older Adults for this “Research Showcase” to learn exciting new information being discovered and shared by scientists and physicians in our community! The first event is March 23rd! |
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COVID-19 Research Updates
Frederick Southwick, MD Professor of Medicine and Former Chief of Infectious Diseases, UF, will present "Overview of Covid-19 - the Illness, the Vaccines and the Tests", while Mark Brantly, MD, Vice Chair of Research Department of Medicine, Professor of Medicine, Molecular Genetics and Microbiology, Alpha One Foundation Research Professor, will present “Covid-19 Monoclonal Antibody Treatments - New Research".
Sponsored by CCOA (Community Coalition for Older Adults) and hosted by Gainesville Senior Recreation Center with support from HealthStreet, the University of Florida, and The Village of Gainesville.
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Climate Forum: 100% Renewable Energy
March 24 @ 5:30 pm
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Join the League of Women Voters of Alachua County on Wednesday, March 24th, from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm, for the third in the Forum Series: Climate Change - Effects and Responses.
100% Renewable Energy:
Where We Are; Where We Need to Go; How the Public Can Help
Speakers Barry Jacobson and Carla Lewis-Miles serve on the City of Gainesville Utility Service Advisory Board and strongly support the City's commitment to reduce carbon emissions and use 100% renewable energy. Barry will discuss the actions taken by GRU and what still needs to be done to fulfill the City's commitment. Carla will talk about community engagement plans and what we can do to help. A question and answer session will follow each of their presentations. Register here!
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Unlike our first two forums, which were hosted on the LWVAC Facebook page, this forum will take place as a webinar. To view it live and participate, you will need to register. Following the live event, the forum will be posted on the LWVAC YouTube channel and Facebook page.
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New Member Orientation
April 8 @ 6:00 pm
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Learning about the League
Come Zoom with us on Thursday, April 8th at 6:00 pm. We will show our new League orientation video and get acquainted. Discover when and why the League won an Emmy Award. Learn the League process for education and advocacy. Find out how you can get engaged in League committees. There will be time for questions.
Zoom is the next best thing to being together. Hopefully, it will not be too much longer before we can meet in person. In the meantime, both new and continuing members may join us for our ‘video’ night.
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Mar 24 Forum on Renewable Resources
This replaces the monthly meeting of the Natural Resources/Climate Action Team which occurs on the 4th Wednesday from 5:30-7:00 pm.
Apr 1 Local Issues Committee
Meets monthly on the 1st Thursday from 5:30-7:00 pm (April 1, May 6)
For information about attending, please contact the chair: Jeff Shapiro
Apr 8 @ 6:00 pm New Member Orientation
Learn about the League and how you can get involved.
For information about attending, please contact Membership Chair: Sue Legg
Apr 14 Education Committee
Meets Monthly on the 2nd Wednesday from 12:00-1:30 pm (April 14, May 12)
For information about attending, please contact the chair: Karen McCann
Apr 28 Natural Resources / Climate Action Team
Meets monthly on 4th Wednesday from 5:30-7:00 p.m.(April 28, May 26)
For information about attending, please contact the Chair: Jay Rosenbek
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President: Elizabeth Frazier
Vice-President: Wes Wheeler
Secretary: Carole Fernandez
Treasurer: Fran Towk
Past President: Barbara Glass
The next board meeting is on June 2 from 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm. For information about attending, please contact the President: Lynn Frazier
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