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La Plata League 2011
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To view the LWVUS 2011-2012 calendar, please click LWVUS 2011-2012 Calendar as of 8-10-11
Upcoming Events.
LWVLPC Public Statements.
All-Member Meetings.
LWVLPC Newsletters.
LWVLPC References.
Our Mission.
Other Leagues.
Federal Government Role in Education Study - 2011.
Government Privatization Study - 2011.
Our History.
Policies, Bylaws, Job desc.
Board Training Materials.
Member Recognition.
Member Recipes.
Past Events.
Upcoming Events
*1/12/12: LWVLPC members please plan on attending an all-member "Tea Party" on Wednesday, January 11, 2012 from 2-4PM at the Pine River Bank in Durango. The discussion will involve 2012 LWVLPC Programs. Click Tea Party Invite to view the invitation
*FIRST CALL TO CONVENTION 2012
From LWVUS President Elisabeth G. MacNamara
Join Us for the LWVUS 50th
National Convention in Washington DC!
June 8-12, 2012
Imagine, Commit, Act! "The Power of the Vote!"
Washington Hilton Hotel, 1919 Connecticut Avenue
YES!! We're finally BACK in Washington, DC for the National League Convention!!! Have "the DC Experience" with many other LWV leaders from around the nation!
- Great Speakers
- Interesting Workshops and Training
- Discussing Program and Issues
- Electing Leaders
- Incredible Networking
- Visit DC area sites + the Hill, Smithsonian, the Monuments, and many others!!!
- Friday, June 8 Pre-Convention Training 2-5 pm
- Saturday, June 9 Briefings 10 am-Noon
- Saturday, June 9 Call to Order 1 pm
- Tuesday, June 12 Adjourn Noon
Watch for additional information to assist Leagues in fully participating in the Convention. We'll send information about program planning process, bylaws, awards, the costs, registration, reservations process, and how to sign up for convention list serve and others.
Be part of this exciting opportunity to connect with other League leaders around the country!
LWVLPC Public Statements
- 12/6/11 LWVLPC: Bill of Rights Day Tuesday, December 15, is Bill of Rights Day. This year marks the 220th year since these key amendments protecting the individual rights of all Americans, were added to the U.S.
Constitution. Published by Trish Pegram, President, LWVLPC.
- 11/8/11 The following oral statement regarding planning was presented to the La Plata County Board of County Commissioners by Trish Pegram, President of the LWVLPC on November 8, 2011 Oral statement to BOCC re planning
- 11/8/11 the oral statement regarding planning as referenced above was accompanied by a written statement approved by the LWVLPC Board LWV statement to BOCC
LWVLPC ALL-Member Meetings
*Click 2011 LWVLPC Holiday Party to read a summary of insights from our keynote speaker- Tiffany Lee Parker, La Plata County Clerk and Recorder.
*Click HOLIDAY SHOTS to view LWVLPC Potluck photos by our photo hotshot Suzanne Becker.
*Click LWVLPC 65th Annual Meeting to read the official minutes
of our annual meeting held Tuesday, May 10, 2011 in Durango, Colorado.
*Highlights of our 65th Annual Meeting included:
- an address by our newly elected La Plata County Commissioner - Bobby Lieb
- the awarding of the 1st annual Gladys McBee award to our own Deanna Collins for her excellent achievements as the Environment, Energy & Sustainability chair.
- minor updating of the LWVLPC bylaws Section 2(3)
to remove the word "honorary" prior to the life members definition
- the seating of our new LWVLPC board for 2011-2012. Our new officers include:
Trish Pegram - President, Marilyn Brown - 1st VP, Laura Alsup - Secretary, Nadine Ancel - Treasurer.
LWVLPC Committee Chairs for 2011-2012 include
- Environment, Energy & Sustainability - Deanna Collins
- Legislation - Ellen Park
- Health - Jill Patton
- Membership - Suzanne Becker
- Great Decisions - Pat Chatfield
- Global Outreach - Ross Park
- Webmaster - Ross Park
- Nominating Committee (2011-2012) - Jill Patton, Missy Rodey, Sally Belerue
*Click Bobby Lieb's remarks to read a summary of Commissioner Lieb's remarks delivered to the LWVLPC annual meeting.
*5/18/11 Durango Herald Making us better citizens by STEVE LEWIS/Herald
While it's not just for women anymore, there's no question the League of Women Voters is just as relevant today in our complex world as it was when it was founded in 1920, just six months before the 19th Amendment gave women the right to vote. The local chapter turned a landmark 65 this year.
The chapter held its annual meeting May 10 at the Rochester Hotel, courtesy of members Diane Wildfang and Kirk Komick. More than 30 people gathered to hear what the chapter has been up to, hear La Plata County Commissioner Bobby Lieb talk about what's happening at the county level and laud outgoing President Stephanie Huss, who has put in two active years at the helm...
* At our LWVLPC Annual Meeting held in Durango on Tuesday, May 10, 2011, Shelly Hartney, Durango resident and 45-year volunteer for Girl Scouts, requested volunteers to assist her in coordinating a SW Colorado event in honor of the 100th anniversary of the Girl Scouts. Please click girl scouts for more information and responsd directly to Shelly Harney if interested.
*The following information is provided as background for the LWVLPC Annual Meeting
4pm Tuesday, May, 10, 2011 at the Rochester Hotel in Durango, Colorado.
LWVLPC Newsletters
* 1/2/12 LWVLPC: The January 2012 VOTER
is now ready for your on-line viewing.
Topics include:
- January-February Calendar
- 2012 Great Decisions (starts January 17)
- Privatization Study invitation (starts January)
- LWVLPC public address system matching challenge
- A relook at our December LWVLPC Potluck
- Election Judge Report: Marilyn Sandstrom & Ann Flatten
- Bill of Rights Day OpEd Dec 11: Trish Pegram
- Federal Role in Eduycation Study consensus
- Special award to Mary Barter
- Ruth Shur Fellow relates Occupy Wall Street to the LWV
- and...wishing you the very best of 2012 from our publications staff!!
LWVLPC References
* 12/15/11 LWVUS: Patriocracy Just Released Movie about the US Political Divide and Some Possible Solutions (NEW)
A new documentary, "Patriocracy," offers a non-partisan examination of the Washington dysfunction and hyper-partisanship undermining America's ability to tackle its most serious problems. Since the movie offers a compelling backdrop to the election year ahead, the LWVUS is partnering with the Leagues of both New Hampshire and South Carolina to show this film just prior to the presidential primaries in their states. President Elisabeth MacNamara will lead a panel discussion following each screening. It is anticipated that national press will be in attendance.
All Leagues are encouraged to sponsor their own public showings of this film, which will serve both educational and visibility objectives. Interested Leagues should contact Brian Malone, the producer and head of Malone Media Group, LLC, directly at brian@malonetv.com or 303-888-9649. A small charge is anticipated, but may vary depending on the screening venue and the audience size.
Brian Malone is a five-time Emmy® Award winner and has produced more than a dozen independent documentaries for broadcast and cable. His programs have aired nationally on PBS and cable networks, covering the gamut from Grammy-Award-Winning recording artists, to environmental issues, to Native American culture.
Our Mission and Roles
The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan political organization encouraging informed and active participation in government. It influences public policy through education and advocacy. We never support or oppose any political party or candidate.
The League of Women Voters has two separate and distinct roles.
- Voters Service/Citizen Education: we present unbiased nonpartisan information about elections, the voting process, and issues.
- Action/Advocacy: we are also nonpartisan, but, after study, we use our positions to advocate for or against particular policies in the public interest.
To conduct our voter service and citizen education activities, we use funds from the League of Women Voters of Colorado Education Fund, which is a 501(c)(3) corporation, a nonprofit educational organization.
Our Vision, Beliefs, and Intentions guide our activities.
Other League Organizations
Members of the La Plata County League are also members of:
Federal Government Role in Education Study - 2011
*11/4/11 LWVLPC: The League of Women Voters of La Plata County held a Consensus Meeting on the Role of the Federal Government in Education from 9-12:30 at Christ the King Fellowship Hall in Durango. Consensus positions reached in this meeting by the attending LWVLPC members will be forwarded to the LWVUS before November 30.
*The following are papers collected by the LWVLPC Committee concerned with the Federal Role in Education.
LWVLPC members are encourage to read these papers before the upcoming League Consensus Meeting
Government Privatization Study - 2011
*12/28/11 LWVUS: Leaders' Guide for the Privatization Study Consensus by Gretchen Knell
Member Resource: Privatization
*11/6/11 LWVUS: The initial Privatization Study Background papers are available from the LWVUS Study team.
*The following are papers collected by the LWVLPC Committee concerned with the Government Privatization Study.
*The following additional papers concerning the Government Privatization Study have been received from Toni Larson, PhD., former LWVCO President, who has studied privatization at the state level in higher education and hospital administration.
*Scope of the Privatization Study- supplied by LWVUS:
The purpose of this study is to identify those parameters and policy issues to be considered in connection with proposals to transfer federal, state or local government services, assets and/or functions to the private sector. It will review the stated goals and the community impact of such transfers, and identify strategies to ensure transparency, accountability, and preservation of the common good.
Timeline:
- August -October 2011 Information provided to Local and State Leagues
- November 2011-May 2012:
Leagues are encouraged to participate in the study on Privatization of Government services, assets and functions, and the impact on local communities by scheduling meetings to educate members and communities about the issue and come to consensus.
History of the League of Women Voters
Read a short history of the League of Women Voters.
Click La Plata League history to access our archives maintained at Fort Lewis College.
Policies, Bylaws and Job Descriptions for LWVLPC
Board Training Materials
Member Recognition
*6/8/11 Durango Herald editorial:League of Women Voters Group honored for local activism
The League of Women Voters of La Plata County is an active group of women and men engaged in the political process from the local to the national levels. At every step, LWV volunteers dedicate themselves to informing citizens about important policy and electoral decisions, and encouraging participation in those decisions -- for the betterment of the community. The local league's commitment to this important effort was recognized last month when it received the League of the Year award from the Colorado League of Women Voters at the state convention.
The honor is a fitting affirmation of the activism the La Plata County League consistently demonstrates at the electoral, legislative and administrative levels. Led by President Stephanie Huss, LWV had a robust calendar during the 2009-2011 award period, during which the group held 17 forums to educate voters on candidates and ballot issues, organized meetings to discuss health care and environmental concerns, and submitted comments to the Environmental Protection Agency on proposed cleanup plans for the Four Corners Power Plant and San Juan Generating Station, both situated near Farmington.
This range of activities is representative of the key role the organization plays in influencing civic engagement in La Plata County. That is not only instrumental in producing informed voters + who show up at the polls + but it contributes in no small part to the way the community responds to issues of concern. The resources that LWV has provided the region since its founding in 1945 are invaluable contributions to the quality of life we all appreciate. By taking on a robust agenda of issues important to this community, including: health care, youth and families, water, energy and sustainability, LWV is a staunch guardian of that quality of life.
Congratulations to the League of Women Voters of La Plata County on being rightly honored for its effective contributions.
*5/22/11: Congratulations to the League of Women Voters of La Plata County named "League of the Year 2011" at the LWV-Colorado State Convention in Fort. Collins, Colorado
*5/10/11 LWVLPC Annual Meeting: the awarding of the 1st annual Gladys McBee award to our own Deanna Collins for her excellent achievements as the Environment, Energy & Sustainability chair.
Member Recipes
*Sharing good food is important to our LWVLPC members. The following recipes are from our 2011 events:
Past Events
*Friday, December 9, 2011: LWVLPC Potluck & Holiday Social from 11AM to 1:30PM at the Unitarian Universal Fellowship of Durango, Bowman Hall, 419 San Juan Drive, Durango, CO. Click LWVLPC Holiday Social for a flyer
*Friday, November 4, 9-12:30, LWVLPC: Federal Role in Education National Study and Consensus Meeting
Christ the King Church, Durango, CO
light breakfast provided
Please plan to attend this important meeting of the League of Women Voters of La Plata County. We will have a discussion of the Federal Role in Education, based on local information and materials prepared by the National League and presented by our local study committee. With the Committee's guidance and tutelage, we will prepare our local responses to the Study Questions from National which will then be used as part of the process of developing a League position on this issue. This work of studying and answering consensus questions is how individual members like you and me impact national positions, and we all need to be a part of this process. There are study materials on our web site and they are also available at the Durango Library Reference Desk. If you have time, please look over them. But even if you don't, come to the meeting, listen to the Committee presentation, take part in the discussion and make your thoughts known. This is League democracy at work, and only you can make it meaningful.
To energize you for the hard thinking we will be doing, there will be a light breakfast available when you arrive---pastries, fruit, coffee and tea. I look forward to seeing you there.
Trish Pegram, President LWVLPC
Click national study for position papers from LWVUS Study Task Force.
* Monday, September 12, Please join us to welcome back our 66th year of making democracy work in La Plata County.
Join new and seasoned members at an exciting new children's museum and enjoy wine and hors d-oeuvres. Our speaker, Past President Stephanie Huss will share her experiences in Washington in June at the Colordo Capital Conference. LWV leaders will also discuss this years's activities. Click Fall flier for more info.
* click LWVCO League Day Agenda to check out a revised agenda for League Day, September 24, 2011
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