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LWVHC UPDATES
January 8, 2023
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"Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world." — Harriet Tubman
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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 Our 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.
PLAN TO ATTEND... AND BRING A FRIEND.
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HAVE SOMETHING TO SAY TO YOUR ELECTED OFFICIALS?
HERE'S THEIR CONTACT INFORMATION :
Senator Ted Budd:
202-225-4531; 336 998-1313; https://www.budd.senate.gov/
Senator Thom Tillis:
202 224-6342; 704 509-9087; https://www.tillis.senate.gov/email-me
Representative Chuck Edwards:
828 435-7310; 202 225-6401 email Edwards HERE
NC Senator Tim Moffitt:
919 733-5745; 828 785-4177; Tim.Moffitt@ncleg.gov
NC Representative Jennifer Balkcom:
919 733-5956; Jennifer.Balkcom@ncleg.gov
NC Representative Jake Johnson:
919 715-4466; Jake.Johnson@ncleg.gov
FOR LOCAL OFFICIALS, PLEASE SEE THE RESPECTIVE WEBSITES
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Thursday, January 12 8 pm Braver Angels: We The People's Forum topic: Are Truckers Getting a Fair Deal? Liberal and conservative, long-term members of the trucking industry discuss trucking regulations, striking, and the many issues truckers face. Listen and add your voice/vote to this issue effecting all Americans. Register for TRUCKERS HERE.
Wednesday January 25th 8 pm Jews United for Democracy and Justice Interview with former Ambassador to Russia, Michael McFaul, on: A Russia Expert's Analys Putin's Future and the World Register for JUDJ HERE.
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CALENDAR
All meetings held virtually unless otherwise noted. Email to register as indicated.
January
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 .
20 - Coffee or Tea with LWVHC - 10 am: Hendersonville Coop Community Room 60 S. Charleston Lane
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
February
2-- LWVHC Board - 10am via Zoom. Register for Board Meeting.
16-- 5-6:30 pm - Immigration Program: Exploring the Landscape of Immigrant Employment in Henderson County: Opportunities and Dilemmas, Main Library, Hendersonville.
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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