LWVHC Update September 4, 2022

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LWVHC UPDATES
The Official Newsletter of LWVHC

September 4, 2022

"When you keep searching for ways to change your situation for the better, you stand a chance of finding them. When you stop searching, assuming they can't be found, you guarantee they won't." Angela Duckworth (Wikipedia bio.)

Today is the last day of the Apple Festival!

If you haven't stopped by our booth yet, we're in front of First Citizens Bank between 5th & 6th Avenues until 5:30 today.
Drop by, say hi, and have all your voter questions answered.
It would be great to see you!

Join Mountain True at the County Commission Meeting
Tuesday, September 6th 5:30 pm
Historic Courthouse

The Henderson County Commission's recent conversations around relaxing land use ordinances is the opposite of what our county needs. MountainTrue and LWVHC are encouraging supporters to attend the September 6th County Commission meeting to voice opposition to weakening land use regulations and save the Henderson County Comprehensive plan.

Check out the following link for more information, or email Nancy Díaz (nancy@mountaintrue.org) for more ways to get involved: https://mountaintrue.org/oppose-the-weakening-of-land-use-regulations-and-save-the-henderson-county-comprehensive-plan/

Here's a fact-based, detailed Op Ed from Sunday's Times-News.

Join us to discuss:
The State of Democracy
in the State of North Carolina

The Alice Group engages in conversation around an article or topic of interest. Board member Paul Goebel facilitates our group.
September 8, 3:00 - 4:30 PM via Zoom

Register for this program where we'll discuss two recent articles about NC as a microcosm of political turmoil across the country.
After registering for Alice Group HERE, you will receive a Zoom link to attend the meeting.

Read these 2 articles:
North Carolina Is a Warning
One of America's Most Seductive States Is Also One of Its Scariest

VOTER REGISTRATION TRAINING
SEPTEMBER 8 - 5 pm
Patton Park Pavilion
Contact Voter Services Chair if you wish to attend

Henderson County Board of Elections (BOE) presents:
INFORMATION OR MISINFORMATION
How do you know the difference?

Monday September 19, 2022
5:30 pm
Henderson County Public Library, Kaplan Auditorium

Election misinformation occurs when there is a demand for accurate information without an adequate source of trustworthy information. The goal of the Program is to reassure voters that their vote counts by providing transparent policies and procedures. The Program and the work of the BOE is designed to answer any questions or concerns about the election process.

Please join us as we work to prevent the spread of misinformation concerning elections.

In-person questions will not be taken that night. Please submit any questions you have in advance.

More opportunities to Learn and Engage

Braver Angels: Too often, we stereotype, dismiss, or ridicule our fellow citizens who support the other political party, its leaders, and its policies -- and never more so than when we're talking with like-minded people. But you know that's not helpful, and you know you want to do something about it. So Saturday September 10 at 2 pm ET, come join our free online workshop to become more aware of your "inner polarizer" and learn methods for disagreeing without contempt and ridicule. Register here.

September 20, 6:30 pm: The NC Trusted Elections Tour (https://www.nctrustedelections.com) is a joint effort of the Carter Center, League of Women Voters, and other groups to set the record straight about the security of elections in states and the entire country. There will be multiple town hall meetings held across North Carolina from the end of August through early October. In Asheville it will be at the Feguson Auditorium at AB Tech Community College (340 Victoria Road). A virtual version is scheduled for September 19 also at 6:30 pm.

Sept. 28, 3pm ET | Legislative Trends Join LWVUS to learn about the common legislative and issue trends that we have seen across the country and what we expect to see in the coming legislative and congressional sessions.

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.

There has never been a more urgent need for the reasoned, factual and civil voice the League of Women Voters brings to our community. As a member, you become 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 or join:

1. Complete the form on our website and submit your payment with a credit card via PayPal (please note that there is a small service fee for paying via credit card);

OR

2. Print and complete THIS FORM and mail to us along with your check.

You may also want to make an additional donation to LWVHC when you join. You can do that from this page of our web site. LWVHC is recognized by the IRS as a 501(c)(3) tax exempt organization and contributions are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.

Thank you for your commitment to the League of Women Voters.

CALENDAR

All meetings held virtually unless otherwise noted. Email to register as indicated.

September

8 -- Education Team - 1-2 pm via Zoom. Register in advance for the Education Team meeting.   For any Education questions or to contact Ed Team Chair Education Team Chair.

8 -- Alice Group - 3-4:30 pm via Zoom. Register in advance for the Alice Group .

19 - Immigration Team Meeting 1:30 pm  (HYBRID) Register HERE for Immigration meeting. For any Immigration questions or to contact Team Chair Immigration Team Leader .

22 - Home & Observer (H/OT) Team Meeting - 10-11:00 am via Zoom. Register in advance for the HOT meeting.  For H/OT questions or to contact Team Chair: H/OT Chair

28 - Voter Services Team 1:00 pm. Register HERE for VS meeting.  For any VS questions or to contact VS Team Chair: VS Team Chair

Our mailing address is:
PO Box 1163
Flat Rock, NC 28731

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