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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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Local Events

The Schenectady County Working Group on Girls presents
A Community Forum for Parents,
Educators and Service Providers

Wednesday, May 14,2008, 7 to 9 pm The 1st Reformed Church of Schenectady Community Room 8 Church St., Stockade

Speakers: * Cathy Welling, BOCES Bullying Prevention Trainer

Jim Dillon, Principal, Lynnwood Elementary School

Guilderland CSD, author of The Peaceful School Bus

MaryAnn McGovern, Retired Police Detective, currently

Peer Mediation Coordinator, Center for Community Justice

Our speakers will address a variety of topics: warning signs, cyber bullying, parent tips, effective strategies, effective programs, bystander involvement, working together.

Working Group on Girls Mission Statement: Working together to put the spotlight on girls and educate the community
about their challenges, needs, opportunities and successes.

For more information contact Joanne Tobiessen at 393-0477 or jtobiessen@hotmail.com. Refreshments will be provided.

FRIENDLY LUNCH Schenectady Pump Station Tour

Tuesday, May 27 at Noon
Bring your own bag lunch for a picnic on the grounds or if it's raining we can go to a nearby pavilion. Driving directions are more specific in the Environment Committee article inside or call Nancy at 374-5810.

Annual Dinner 6/11/08

Save the date: Wednesday, June 11, 5:30-8:30 pm....Annual Dinner at the Turf Tavern in Scotia

League of Woman Voters of Schenectady County Local Program 2007-2008

Justice and the Law
Support improvements to the local criminal justice system by:
a- strengthening the Probation Department and rehabilitation programs in the County Jail.
b- using The Release on Recognizance Program, excluding those who are considered a danger to themselves or the community.
c- facilitating the implementation of alternative courts (problem solving courts) in Schenectady County and promoting collaborations to support them.

Local Government
Monitor activities of county governmental units, including town boards, the Schenectady City Council and the Schenectady County Legislature; monitor activities of other quasi-governmental units, public authorities and agencies such as Metroplex, IDAs and Planning Boards; monitor activities of elected public school Boards of Education.
Support standards of high professional qualifications and political nonpartisanship in manager form of
government.

Children at Risk
Support efforts on behalf of children at risk.
Collaborate with other organizations to identify the needs of girls in Schenectady County and to educate the community about their needs and challenges.

Local Education
Monitor local initiatives related to charter schools and financing education.

Environmental Issues
Study water resources with a focus on the aquifer, and work to protect the water resources of Schenectady County.
Promote energy efficiency, renewable energy, and the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions through "green " building practices in Schenectady County.
Increase public awareness of environmental issues through public information programs.

Local Health Services
Support a basic level of quality physical and mental health care for all Schenectady residents.
Monitor planning for local health care service delivery.
Educate residents of Schenectady County about health care issues.

LWV National Policy Positions

Please click here for the LWV National Policy Positions. This pdf file will take about 26 seconds to upload for dialup connections. LWV National Policy Positions

PROPOSED SLATE OF OFFICERS 2008-9

The Nominating Committee is very pleased that all members whose term will end in 2008 agreed to remain in their positions for another term.

The 2008 -2010 Slate of Officers is as follows: 2008 Nominating Committee will be:
First Vice President Connie Young Irene Uzgiris, chair
Treasurer Sonya Rubenstein Gwynne DeLong
Action/Financing Maxine Borom Vaughn Nevin
Publicity Jacqueline Foster
Editor Helen MacDonald
Membership Lynda Nichols

Submitted by the 2007 Nominating Committee
Irene Uzgiris, chair Connie Young, board rep.
IngeLise Pangburn Lynda Nichols, board rep.
Betsey Chase

AWARDS Recently Bestowed Upon League Members

Karen B. Johnson received the "Civic Leadership Award" from Sage College's Academy for Character Education.
Eleanor Rowland is the recipient of the first "President's Circle Award" given by the YWCA of Schenectady.
Ruth Bonn will be honored by the YWCA as a "Woman of Achievement"
Malinda Myers was recently honored by the City Council and the County Legislature as a recipient of the "Unsung Heroine Award" given by the YWCA.

Recent League News

At our LWV Schenectady Annual Dinner on June 13, 2007, Dina Refki, the Director of Immigrant Women and State Policy for Women in Government and Civil Society, University at Albany, addressed the issue: "Immigrant Women: Perspectives on National and State Policies." Her Power Point presentation is available here, Immigrant Women
This presentation will take approximately 70 seconds to download without a cable modem.
Presentation of the Susan B. Anthony Award--In presenting this year's SBA award to Shirley Readden, Maxine Borom noted that Shirley has been a long-time leader in the community and has dedicated herself to removing racism in the world. Maxine presented a second award to Ruth Bonn in gratitude for her dedication as LWVSC president four years.

League of Women Voters of Schenectady County
P.O. Box 9135
Schenectady, NY 12309
(518) 393-0477
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