Coffee with the League
Feb. 2, Monday, 9-10:30 a.m., Garden Room at Latte Da, 205 E 39th St., Vancouver
Registration(Log in first.)
Member Orientation (Zoom)
Feb. 9, Monday, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Registration recommended.
Member Meeting & LWVCC birthday celebration
Feb. 14, Saturday, 10 a.m.-noon, CDM Caregiving Services
LWVWA webinar “Get to Know Artificial Intelligence” (Zoom)
Feb. 24, Tuesday, 6:30-8 p.m.
Registration required.
LWVCC "takeover" at the Museum!
March 6, Friday, 5-8 p.m., Clark County Historical Museum, 1151 Main St. (This will be in lieu of the monthly member meeting.)
"You Can Run for Office!" panel discussion
March 8, Sunday, 1-4 p.m., Vancouver Community Library, 901 C St.
Board Bulletin: News from Your Board
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Are you a new-ish member of the League? We’ve seen a surge in membership lately, but many newcomers haven’t yet taken some important first steps to make the most of their membership in the League of Women Voters. Here’s what we suggest:
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Come to New Member Orientation (on Zoom) Feb. 9 from 6:30-7:30 pm. You’ll get an overview of our League and tips on using our terrific website.
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Visit that website, lwvclarkcounty.org. Many longtime members still aren’t familiar with all the information and resources it holds.
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Come to our monthly membership meetings, typically on the second Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon. It’s the best way to meet other Leaguers and get updated on the latest happenings and volunteer opportunities.
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You can read more about orientation and the website in this issue, including how to get help logging in if you need it.
A very special “membership meeting” is coming up March 6. In lieu of our regular monthly meeting, we’re gathering at the Clark County Historical Museum for a Women’s History Month celebration featuring state League president Karen Crowley as guest speaker (and some other fun guests). Get the details inside, and mark your calendar!
In this issue, you’ll also find opportunities to volunteer at high school and college career days; learn how to testify before boards and committees, and hear from the experts what it’s like to run for office yourself.
Finally, consider getting trained as an election observer. Several elections are coming up this year, including the November general election, and our observers have an important role to play. There’s more information in this issue.
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LWVUS urges Congress to investigate ICE, CBP
LWVUS has joined the League of United Latin American Citizens and Common Cause in calling on Congress to investigate the use of force by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the U.S. Customs and Border Protection agencies. LWVUS, along with many civil rights organizations, then signed a letter drafted by the League of United Latin American Citizens following the shootings in Minneapolis and Portland.
CITIZEN 411: County Wastewater Districts - Neil Kimsey
Retired Wastewater Commissioner Neil Kimsey
photo credit Mary Ross
Twenty-five percent of the world’s people do not have flush toilets – aren’t you glad we have sewers and wastewater districts in Clark County? Neil Kimsey, retired after 30 years in the business, knows absolutely everything about sewers – come and listen to this amazing public servant. Wastewater management matters to all of us - learn about both new and ancient technologies and why development is located where it is.
Citizen 411 crew: Teresa Torres, Tracy Reilly Kelly, and Rachel Bancroft
photo credit Mary Ross
Save this date: First Friday at the Museum March 6
LWVWA President Karen Crowley
photo credit Moscow-Pullman Daily News
State League President Karen Crowley will be the featured speaker at a special Women’s History Month celebration at the Clark County Historical Museum on March 6. This fun evening – from 5-8 p.m. – will be in lieu of our monthly membership meeting. The Museum After Hours program is part of the First Friday downtown walk. Come meet Crowley and a cast of costumed, absurd characters having so much historical and satirical fun!
Join us at "You Can Run for Office" panel
“You Can for Office,” a panel discussion at the Vancouver Community Library, is set for March 8 from 1-4 p.m. If you have ever wanted to run for office, or have a friend who is thinking of running, then this event is for you! Learn the basics of campaigning from the experts who have served in office.
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