LWVHC UPDATES
November 3, 2019
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"Public schooling fosters our common identity as Americans sharing a land of diversity. It promotes the American ideal of opportunity for all, not just some. It cultivates the civic values of respecting individuals as well as collective responsibility." - Randi Weingarten
Randi Weingarten is an American labor leader, attorney, and educator. She is president of the American Federation of Teachers and a member of the AFL-CIO. She is the former president of the United Federation of Teachers. Wikipedia
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Immigration 101 Series - Fact vs Fiction
"The Myth of 'Economics/Crime' "
The third and final session of Immigration Series 101: FACT vs FICTION will be held Thursday, November 14, at Immaculate Conception Church, lower level, in the St. Francis Room. The Immigration Committee is excited to have four outstanding panelists who will present content focused on the theme, "Undocumented Immigrants: Economics and Crime". Speakers will represent law enforcement (Sheriff Lowell Griffin, Henderson County); agribusiness (Bert Lemkes); regional economical impact (Corey Atkins); and banking (Efren Vintimilla).
Brown bag lunch is suggested if you prefer to come at 11:00 AM. Program will begin promptly at 11:30 and end at 1:00 PM.
In anticipation of the crowd, arrangements have been made to park in the First United Methodist Church lot. Entrances are on Buncombe Street or 6th Avenue. The Church Street entrance to Immaculate Conception parking is entirely reserved for handicapped parking.
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HCPS Civics Education
Students engaged in effective civics education in public schools is one of the best ways to protect our democracy. HCPS Assistant Superintendent Jan King and HC School Board member Rick Wood will update community and League members with what Henderson County Public Schools are doing to prepare K-12 students for citizenship.
November 21
3:30 - 5:00 pm
Hendersonville Community Co-op
60 S Charleston Lane, Hendersonville
The event is free and open to the public. LWVHC celebrates Diversity, Equity and Inclusion by welcoming all members of our community.
Additional parking is available behind the Self-Help Credit Union next door.
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"Civil Discourse" missing from your life? Try this thought-provoking (give yourself a good half hour) article from Politico on sharpening listening skills to stop demonizing political rivals while thinking more deeply about what it is you and they actually believe:
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League member Linda Miller, putting the final touches on the LWVHC display at the Hendersonville Library. The display will be up through November; be sure to check it out.
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LWV Logo Shirt Fundraiser
Let’s increase our visibility in the community by proudly wearing our logo and mission. LWVHC will make a small profit on these shirts, which will be custom printed at Vocational Solutions, a local nonprofit that provides jobs for people with disabilities.
Ladies V-Neck Shirt (pictured) or Crew-neck t-shirt style.
Imprinted with logo on front and "Empowering Voters. Defending Democracy." on the back. Sizes: S, M, L, XL, XXL and XXXL.
$20.00 each.
We also offer a collared Polo/Golf shirt, $25.00 each, imprinted with logo on front. Sizes: in S, M, L, XL, XXL.
To order send email to lwvhcevent@gmail.com. Specify name, number, type (v, crew, or polo), and size of shirts. You can pay for the shirts with cash or a check upon delivery.
Order by November 4, and we will do our very best to deliver shirts at the November 21 meeting.
Show your League pride! Order now for you or your family members!
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AAUW of Hendersonville
The American Association of University Women invites the public to attend its November 8, 2019, program, “Local Legacy: Reporting on the Forgotten Suffragettes of Western North Carolina."
Trinity Presbyterian Church, 900 Blythe Street, Hendersonville. Social time begins at 9:30, with the program scheduled to start at 10:00.
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"The Gift of Words," our holiday gathering, will be held on:
Sunday, December 8 from 2 - 4 PM
Carriage Park Clubhouse, 73 Carriage Park Way
Please join us, and bring your spouse, partner, or friend for food and camaraderie! Members are asked to bring a children's book (board books, picture books, for ages 3-5) for donation - this year, to the WCCA Head Start Center. Also bring a favorite holiday treat to share on our refreshments table.
Please contact us at communications.lwvhc@gmail.com with any questions.
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Joyce Day, former LWVHC Co-President, died on September 15, 2019. Our sincere condolences to Donald, their children, and grandchildren.
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CALENDAR
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
21 - Program: HCPS Civics Education, 3:30 - 5:00 pm, Co-op
December
5 - Board Meeting, 10:00 am-12:00, WCCA
8 - Holiday Party, 2:00 - 4:00 pm, Carriage Park Clubhouse
January
8 - Voter Services Mtg., 1:00 pm, FCC
9 - Board Meeting, 10:00 am-12:00, WCCA
16 - Program: "Due Process for Immigrants" 11:30 - 1:00 pm, Agudas Israel
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