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Serving the people of
The City of Schenectady, Niskayuna, Glenville, and Rotterdam, NY
Mission Statement: The League of Women Voters is a non-partisan political organization. We encourage the informed and active participation of citizens in government. We work to increase the understanding of major public policy issues and influence public policy through education and advocacy.

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"WHO'S WHO" - Schenectady County Governmental and Political Information |
Information on Federal, State, and Local Elected Representatives, Government, Courts, and Schools |
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Action and Advocacy |
Reports from the Environment, Observer Corps, Judicial, Voter Service, Health Care, Working Group on Girls, Housing, and Consolidation/Shared Services Study,. |
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Calendar of Events |
We sponsor meetings and events for the public and League members |
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Elections and Voter Information |
Links to local Board of Elections, Government Services and Information: Who is on the ballot in the next election? How to register to vote? ...and more |
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Join the League |
Why and how can you join our grassroots organization? |
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Local Program 2010-2011 |
The Local Program Positions for the LWV Schenectady County. |
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LWV National Public Policy Positions 2008-2010 |
National Public Policy Positions 2008-2010 |
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LWVNYS STATE/ PROGRAM/ BLOG |
The Local Program Positions for the LWVNYS well as the LWVNYS links and blog. |
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Schenectady County LWV Bulletins: Current and Past |
A link to current and past Bulletins of the Schenectady League of Women Voters. |
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Contact Us |
...for more information. |
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LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS of SCHENECTADY COUNTY ANNUAL DINNER
at Cornell's Restaurant, 39 N. Jay St.
Wednesday, June 13 at 5:30 p m
Speakers: Schenectady Family Court Judges
Mark Powers & Christine Clark
The speakers will share their challenges, concerns and what they
see as opportunities for improvement of the family court system.
Dinner Choices: broiled haddock
eggplant parmigiana
stuffed pork loin
Cost: $25 Reservations Connie Young 393-7061 or cyoung50@nycap.rr.com
May Events
Thursday, May 3, 7 to 9 pm
Meet the Candidates for the
Schenectady School Board at the
Schenectady High School Black Box
Theater
Tuesday, May 15, Noon to 9 pm
Local School Board Elections
Wednesday, May 23, 7 to 9 pm
Working Group on Girls: This
Year's Accomplishments at the
First Reformed Church in Schenectady, 8 North Church Street, PLEASE NOTE THE CHANGE IN LOCATION !
Tuesday, May 29, Noon to 1 pm
Understanding the Need
for Court Simplification at the
Glenville Town Hall
Guest Speaker: Denise Kronstadt,
Director of Advocacy,
Fund for Modern Courts
League of Women Voters of Schenectady County Slate of Officers 2012-14
Term of Office:
President The Nominating Committee recommends that for next year,the Board
develop a steering committee system instead of having a president 2013
Voter Services Patricia MacKinnon 2014
Treasurer Judy Middelkoop 2014
Membership Committee Connie Young, Chair 2014
Johanna Petersen, Dues Collector
Judy Middelkoop, Data Base
Community Outreach Gwynneth DeLong 2014
Action Carol Furman 2014
Bulletin To Be Announced 2014
Development Michelle Ostrelich 2013
Observer Corps Betsy Chase 2013
Voter Registration/Green Market Cheryl Nechamen 2013
Communication Betsy Forkas 2013
Secretary Johanna Petersen 2013
Committee Chairs are appointed by the Board for 1 year terms
Education Mary Maitino 2013
Environment Ruth Bonn 2013
Health Carol Furman 2013
Judicial Helga Schroeter 2013
Working Group on Girls Joanne Tobiessen 2013
Nominating Committee To be announced 2013
Voter Services Group Patricia MacKinnon
Inge Lise Pangburn 2013
Jenny Overeynder 2013
Elizabeth Cooke 2013
Connie Young 2013
Program Changes Expected
During the 2012 summer, the Board will put together a firm schedule outlining which Committee or Board
member is responsible for each monthʼs program. This must include the monthly evening meeting and
may include Friendly lunches. The person in charge for each month will plan the topic, schedule the
presenters and the location. The details must be established three months prior to the events. Connie
Young has agreed to be a resource and will keep the record of the completed calendar.
Students Chosen To Attend Students Inside Albany Program
Alexis Zalewski and Gabrielle Juers, both
sophomore students at Schalmont High School
were chosen to attend this yearʼs Students
Inside Albany program sponsored by the League
of Women Voters Education Foundation, Inc.
This twelfth annual Students Inside Albany
program was held on March 25-28th, and
brought approximately 40 students from across
the state to Albany to get a first-hand education
about their state government. The program is
designed to increase high school studentsʼ
awareness of their responsibility in
representative government and provide
information about the tools necessary for
meeting that responsibility.
The students participated in hands on learning
experiences about how state government works,
a series of interactive lectures on topics such as
the state budget process, the role of lobbyists,
citizen rights to access government information,
the role of the media in politics, and the move to
reform state government. The students had an
opportunity to tour the stateʼs capital. The
highlight for most students is the opportunity to
shadow their Senator and Assembly member for
an afternoon, with many getting the opportunity
to attend a session on the Chamber floor.
The photos from the 2012 Students Inside Albany conference are now posted on the state League's website, youth page. Watch for more info about this successful program on this page soon!
Here's the link: http://lwvny.org/youth/SIA/gallery.html#tour
League of Women Voters of Schenectady County
P.O. Box 9135
Schenectady, NY 12309
(518) 346-4414
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