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LWVHC UPDATES
December 25, 2022
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"The goal is to be welcoming to all faiths and their important role in our common life, but it is a real mistake to try to secularize American political discourse. It removes one of the primary sources of visions of justice in American history. It's the vision that was behind the abolition movement and the civil rights movement and other movements for social justice in our history."
Michael Gerson, an American journalist and speechwriter, was a neoconservative op-ed columnist for The Washington Post. More about Gerson HERE
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HIGHLIGHTS
from our Holiday Party
Our holiday party, held Sunday, December 11th at Carriage Park Clubhouse, was nothing short of a blast with a wonderful chance to socialize and share our unique holiday traditions. Members brought 232 lbs. of food which we donated Monday morning to Interfaith Assistance Ministry's food pantry. Check out photos from the event at the Photo Gallery HERE
HAPPY HOLIDAYS & NEW YEAR TO ALL
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Join us to explore the Community Literacy Journal article:
"Democracy, Pedagogy, & Advocacy"
January 12, 3:00 - 4:30 PM via Zoom
The Alice Group engages in conversation around an article or topic of interest. Board member Paul Goebel facilitates our group.
Register for this program where we'll discuss the current state of democracy worldwide and the the need to create new public narratives about the value of democracy often using non-western standards. To be effective broad coalitions often requiring uncomfortable alliances and compromises may need to be formed. Can and should we do this?
After registering for Alice Group HERE, you will receive a Zoom link to attend the meeting. You can find the Literacy Journal article HERE.
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Coffee or Tea with LWVHC
January 20, 2023
10 am
Hendersonville Coop Community Room
60 S Charleston Lane
Hendersonville, NC
Please park next door in the Credit Union parking lot on Spartanburg Highway
Please join us for social hour hosted by the Membership Team. This is a great opportunity to meet new and veteran members and hear what’s going on in our League. Questions? Email Nan or Sharon at the Membership email.
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Meet the Superintendent
January 24, 2023
5:30 - 6:30 PM
Henderson County Main Library
Kaplan Auditorium
LWVHC Education Team presents Mark Garrett, Superintendent, Henderson County Public Schools
Garrett became the new superintendent in July, 2022. Prior to coming to Henderson County, Garrett was Superintendent of McDowell County Schools. During his tenure there, McDowell experienced its highest graduation rates, lowest dropout rates, and lowest teacher turnover rates in district history, and exceptional academic growth.
This program advances the League’s long and productive partnership with the Henderson County Public Schools.
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YOU DON'T NEED TO BE AN EXPERT TO SPEAK OUT AGAINST SPRAWL
Henderson County 2045 Comprehensive Plan Delayed
The County Board of Commissioners’ December 5 meeting included a public hearing regarding the 2045 Comprehensive Plan. With numerous revisions recommended by the Planning Board on December 1, there was not enough time for the public and Commissioners to review and provide input on the new changes. Many of the proposed revisions weaken the earlier language in support of publicly agreed upon priorities and goals to protect unique natural areas, forests, and farms.
Please take action by reviewing the latest version of the plan on the county’s website and providing feedback and attending and/or speaking at the public hearing January 3rd at 5:30 pm at the Historic Courthouse. For more information and to join Mountain True's Henderson County Advocacy Team, contact nancy@mountaintrue.org.
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The Supreme Court began oral arguments on December 7th for the Moore v. Harper case, and will rule on the case next year. The Brennan Center put together a short video that outlines the specifics of the case, what's at stake, and the danger it poses to our democracy. Watch the 2-minute, explanatory video HERE.
Support the Equal Rights Amendment! Advocacy appeal from LWVUS HERE.
HAVE SOMETHING TO SAY TO YOUR ELECTED OFFICIALS?
HERE'S THE CONTACT INFORMATION :
Senator Richard Burr:
202 224-3154; 336 813-6417; https://www.burr.senate.gov/email-me
Senator Tom Tillis:
202 224-6342; 704 509-9087; https://www.tillis.senate.gov/email-me
NC Senator Chuck Edwards:
919 733-5745; 828 785-4177; chuck.edwards@ncleg.gov
NC Representative Tim Moffitt:
919 733-5956; tim.moffitt@ncleg.gov
NC Representative Jake Johnson:
919 715-4466; jake.johnson@ncleg.gov
Contact information will be updated after newly-elected officials take office.
FOR LOCAL OFFICIALS, PLEASE GO TO RESPECTIVE WEBSITES
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Senior Tar Heels Legislature Delegates Needed
Are you over 55 with these qualifications?
- Genuine interest and concern for the aging population of NC
- Willingness to get to know public officials in North Carolina
- Willingness to talk with public officials about needs/issues/concerns effecting senior adults in North Carolina
- Commitment and time to represent your county about these issues.
You may want to become a Senior Tar Heels Legislature Delegate or Alternate! STHL advises and informs the North Carolina General Assembly regarding issues impacting the lives of persons aged sixty and over in North Carolina. Henderson County is seeking an Alternate Delegate; Transylvania County is seeing a Representative and a Delegate.
Contact LeeAnne Tucker, Land of Sky Regional Council, 828.251.7436 for more information.
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Debi Miller
League member Debi Miller passed away on December 11 after a brave battle against brain cancer. Debi was an active League member from the time she joined as a member of our Immigration Team. She had good friends in League, and after election to our Board in 2021 she was looking forward to becoming more active when her unexpected diagnosis interrupted her plans. Still, she visited Zoom meetings as energy allowed, and contributed her ideas and support. Her contributions will be missed. Read Debi's full obituary here.
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CALENDAR
All meetings held virtually unless otherwise noted. Email to register as indicated.
January
5-- LWVHC Board - 10am via Zoom. Register for Board Meeting.
12-- Education Team - 1-2 pm: Register in advance for the Education Team meeting. For any Education questions or to contact Ed Team Chair Education Team Chair.
12 -- Alice Group - 3-4:30 pm: Register in advance for the Alice Group .
23 - Immigration Team Meeting - 1:30 pm: (HYBRID) Register HERE for Immigration meeting. For any Immigration questions or to contact Team Chair Immigration Team Leader.
24 - 5:30 pm - Education Program with Mark Garrett, Supt HCPS Kaplan Auditorium, HC Main Library
25 - Voter Services Team - 1 pm: HERE for VS meeting. For any VS questions or to contact VS Team Chair: VS Team Chair
26 - Home & Observer (H/OT) Team - 11 am: H/OT Register
Please note our Inclement Weather Policy:
When inclement weather threatens, please consult the directives provided by the Henderson County Public School system regarding the weather. If the public schools are closed due to weather, then League meetings and events scheduled for that day will be cancelled. If public school openings are delayed due to weather, then League meetings and events scheduled for that day will be held as planned.
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