Volume 82, No. 5, December 2020 |
Calendar
December 2020
2—Communications*
4—Housing*
4—Immigration*
8—Events*
9—Board Meeting
9—Holiday party registration deadline
11—Natural Resources*
12—Virtual “Winter Wonderland Celebration” (holiday party)
14—Housing*
28—Education*
*Committee meetings. These and other meetings will be virtual via conferencing software during the COVID-19 outbreak. See “The Grapevine” in this issue for details, and check with your committee chairs on how meetings will be held.
January 2021
7—Program Planning (Part 1)
14—Program Planning (Part 2)
13—Board Meeting
22—February Voter articles due
23—Drawdown: Climate Change Solutions
Note: There is no January Voter.
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Tracking the Election Results |
We’ve elected the first Black, South Asian, woman vice president of the United States. And we have witnessed a national election that broke records for voter turnout. The most consequential and extraordinary presidential election of a lifetime is still playing out….
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What a year! Centennial celebrations, the March Primary, passage of the California Racial Justice Act, the Census, advocacy initiatives, creative fundraising projects, GOTV events, and finally a Presidential Election with record voter turnout. Despite a pandemic world, we’ve kept going with virtual communications. Thanks to our dedicated members, supporters, and volunteers, it’s been a year of achievements and successes—and 2021 promises to be even better.
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Affordable Housing Recap
The stats: what housing costs—to rent, to build, and to subsidize—and what the options are for “affordability,” as addressed at November’s Thursday with the League by three top L.A. experts.
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Confused by our new virtual world? Wondering whether to download Zoom or fearful of getting into an online bind? Meeting virtually is really easy, but every situation is different. If this step-by-step guide is not enough, call on us—we can help you!
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Need Help with Technology?
Can you use some help with using LWV-PA's online tools?
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Navigating our website, www.lwv-pa.org?
- Using Zoom to attend League events?
- Signing up for events?
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No, Virginia, this nation does not have a direct democracy. A brief history of the whys and wherefores of the Electoral College, the impact it has had on our presidential elections, and what’s up in 2020 (and beyond). Why are we still voting this way?
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SAVE THE DATES!
Watch for details and registration links for these virtual events at www.lwv-pa.org.
December 12, 2020
Winter Wonderland Celebration
6:00–7:30 p.m. via Zoom
Join us for giving and celebration.
January 7, 2021
Program Planning Pt. 1
10:00 a.m. via Zoom
Join us to say farewell to 2020 (with a sigh of relief) and look forward to 2021 with hope and determination. We will decide on our 2021 priorities for education and advocacy.
January 14, 2021
Program Planning Pt. 2
State leadership reviews the November election results. Help plan the course for 2021 with your questions and ideas!
January 23, 2021
Drawdown: Climate Change Solutions
10:00–11:00 a.m. via Zoom
This webinar will address how we can mitigate this existential threat.
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Writing for the Voter
Have an insight, event, research, thoughts you want to share with other Leaguers? Think about writing a short piece for the Voter. Here’s how.
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The Virtual Ice Cream Social was a huge hit and a financial success to boot, netting the League $4400. Thanks to our amazing sponsors!
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Home with the Household
So much COVID advice about the holidays, and it’s all confusing. How many can we have for dinner? Outside, inside, with open windows? Let’s be clear, folks: It’s all a risk. When they say “household” they mean no one who doesn’t live with you. Just for this year, consider keeping family, friends, doctors, and nurses safer by keeping it virtual.
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Grapevine
News from your League committees. You are always welcome to join or just virtually sit in. Committees are now connecting via Zoom and other online video conferencing services; check with your committee chair for meeting status and to learn more about this easy way to join with others virtually. Committee membership is both rewarding and fun, and it does the good work for which the League is known.
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Units (on hiatus in December)
Unit meetings take place in smaller virtual settings to empower, encourage, inform, and uplift. Come join the Units each month except for June, July, August, and December. Contact Unit Chairs for meeting details.
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Board Meeting Summary
November 2020
The LWV-PA Board met virtually via video conference on November 11. Get an overview of this month’s key League business, activities, and decisions!
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Book Corner: Rising
Environmental journalist Elizabeth Rush interviewed residents and scientists about their native coastline communities and the impact of sea-level rise. But inlanders beware—it’s not just about our coastlines.
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Would you like to help the League develop a comprehensive handbook of local elected and appointed officials? Who represents you in local government, school districts, municipal departments? Get to know your town while helping the League identify resources and responsible parties.
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Winter Wonderland Celebration
Join us on December 12 for a holiday “Winter Wonderland” celebration via Zoom. Details and a full program are now available!
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VOTER STAFF
Voter Editor – Chris Moose
Web Coordinators – Laurie Barlow, Peter Zavala
e-Voter Coordinator – Gayle Oswald
p-Voter Coordinator – Dawn Dawson
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The LWV-PA Voter is an electronic newsletter. The ten issues per year are free to members. Non-members may subscribe to the e-Voter for $20 a year by calling 626-798-0965 or emailing [email protected].
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