LWVHC UPDATES
September 22, 2019
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"The most significant civil rights problem is voting. Each citizen's right to vote is fundamental to all the other rights of citizenship and the Civil Rights Acts of 1957 and 1960 make it the responsibility of the Department of Justice to protect that right."
Robert Kennedy - Robert Francis Kennedy was an American politician and lawyer who served as the 64th United States Attorney General from January 1961 to September 1964, and as a U.S. Senator from New York from January 1965 until his assassination in June 1968. Wikipedia
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Thank you for your past support and for renewing today so we can continue to have the impact you’ve come to expect from the League!
In this time of heightened partisanship, gridlock between policy makers and increased frustration among the public, there has never been a more urgent need for the reasoned, factual and civil voice of the League. As a member, you are a crucial part of our non-partisan, hands-on work to safeguard democracy and create lasting change.
For your convenience we have two ways to renew this year:
1. To ensure we have your current contact information please complete the form on our website
http://www.lwvhcnc.org/join.php and submit your payment with a credit card via PayPal (note, there is a small service fee for paying via credit card); or
2. Complete and print the form on our website and mail to us along with your check.
Thank you for your continued commitment to the League of Women Voters. We are counting on you to renew today!
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Immigration 101 Series - Session 2
"The Myth of Just Get in Line"
The League of Women Voters Henderson County in partnership with several community organizations will present the second in its 3-part series on Immigration,
"FACT vs. FICTION: The Myth of Just Get in Line," Thursday, October 10, 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM in the St. Francis Room, lower level of Immaculate Conception Church with handicapped parking reserved at the Church Street entrance.
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Do You Attend Public Meetings?
The Observer Team is looking for help from members who attend public meetings. If you attend a meeting, please consider visiting this link https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/7KHWZY9 and answering these ten simple questions: 1) your name 2) name of agency observed 3) date of meeting 4) information on the meeting facility 5) number of members/staff from agency present 6) procedure of Roberts Rules being followed? 7) # of persons from public present 8) information on items approved or postponed 9) items of interest to LWVHC based on our positions 10) anything else? For some answers your best guess is perfectly acceptable (#5 for example, based on what you observe and think about the meeting. Your help would be appreciated!
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Municipal Candidate
Meet & Greet
Candidates from Hendersonville, Flat Rock, Mills River, Laurel Park, Saluda, and Fletcher have been invited.
October 7, 2019
6:00 - 7:30 pm
City Operations Center
305 Williams St, Hendersonville, NC 28792
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Climate & Energy Saving: What Can We Do—Individually and Collectively?
LWVHC and MountainTrue Board member Katie Breckheimer and Brad Rouse, Executive Director Energy Savers Network, will discuss the effects of a warming planet and how concerned citizens can find ways to help. The program will focus on how energy production and the burning of fossil fuels is affecting our climate and will offer ways that everyone can help make a difference, using a model called “Your Circles of Influence.”
Thursday, October 17th
2:30-4:00 pm.
Hendersonville Community Co-op
The event is free and open to the public. LWVHC celebrates Diversity, Equity and Inclusion by welcoming all members of our community.
For more information, please go to our website www.lwvhcnc.org .
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Wes Burlingame, long-time LWVHC member, died 9/17/19 surrounded by family. Our sincere condolences to his wife, Sharon Smith Burlingame, former LWVHC president, his children, and grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at a later date.
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CALENDAR
September
25 - Voter Services Mtg., 1:00 pm, FCC
October
3 - Board Meeting, 10:00 am-12:00, WCCA
7 - Candidate Meet & Greet, City Operations Building, 6:00 - 7:30 pm,
10 - Immigration Series, Part 2, St. Francis Room of Immaculate Conception Church, 11:00 - 1:00
17 - Climate Change: What can you do?, 2:30 - 4:00 pm, Co-op
21 - Immigration Team, 1:30 pm, St. James Episcopal Church
23 - Voter Services Mtg., 1:00 pm, FCC
25 - Silent Vigil for Immigration Reform, 4:00 pm
November
7 - Board Meeting, 10:00 am-12:00, WCCA
14 - Immigration Series, Part 3, St. Francis Room of Immaculate Conception Church, 11:00 - 1:00
15 - Silent Vigil for Immigration Reform, 4:00 pm
18 - Immigration Team, 1:30 pm, St. James Episcopal Church
21 - HCPS Civics Education, 3:30 - 5:00 pm, Co-op
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