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Jan. 8, 2019: Historic day for League's support of democracy
On Election Day,
5.1 million Florida voters said
YES to second chances, passing Amendment 4.
On Jan. 8, 2019, returning citizens who have completed all requirements of their sentences will be allowed to register to vote.
As Desmond Meade, the leader of the Florida Rights Restoration Coalition and a returning citizen himself said, "Love won the day. It's about a broadening of democracy."
The League of Women Voters of Broward County is proud to have played an active role in all phases of the effort to restore voting rights to people with past convictions.
Despite conflicting stories about how citizens can register as a result of Amendment 4, Laura Simon, voter services chair, says: "
We are following the State Leagues lead and will continue to register voters in Broward as we have in the past. We trust that returning citizens know their status as they sign the form."
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Please join us as we celebrate the start of a new year and our hard work and accomplishments in 2018
When:
Sunday, Jan. 13, 2019, 6-8 p.m.
What:
A League of Women Voters of Broward holiday party
featuring camaraderie, wine and hors d'oeuvres.
Who:: Members and their guests - bring a prospective member!
Where: The fellowship hall at The Sanctuary Church, 1400 N. Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale.
It's not required, but please bring a bottle of wine or other beverage to share.
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Thursday, Jan. 17: Movie night -- at a discount
J
oin fellow League members for a screening of "On the Basis of Sex," t
he inspiring and spirited true story that follows young lawyer Ruth Bader Ginsburg as she teams with her husband Marty to bring a groundbreaking case to federal court, overturning a century of gender discrimination.
 The movie will be
at the Gateway Theater, 1820 E. Sunrise Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, 33304 at 6:45 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 17.
Courtesy of Gateway Theater, ticket prices will be reduced that night for League members to $8. Just mention that you are with the Broward League of Women Voters at the ticket booth to receive the discount.
Following the movie, we can gather next door at The Modern 60's Wine Bar to catch up.
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Saturday, Jan. 26:
Shout out to new members
If you have joined the League in the last 12 months, but haven't had the opportunity to attend a
New Member Orientation, you will have a chance on
Saturday, Jan. 26 at at the Hallandale Beach library.
 Our first orientation of 2019 will be hosted by one of our newer members and Speaker Bureau volunteers,
Sarah Leonardi, and a student member,
Madison McEwen. (Madison recently appeared in IHeart Radio spots to explain the Ballot Amendments, on behalf of the League.)
Information about the history of the League, what we do, what we are currently working on, and most importantly - how YOU can get involved right away - will be provided.
ALL committee chairs or a representative will be on hand for you to speak with, in person, to learn more about your specific area of interest.
Light refreshments and special mementos for all who attend!
Any questions? Call Katy Syed, (954)918-9944.
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So many opportunities to make a difference
Help us register voters
Needed: New members with lots of energy and enthusiasm to register voters.
To help register voters, you begin by taking the quiz required by the state, followed by training at events.
You are welcome to join us at any event to get a feel for what we do.
Call Laura Simon 954-430-5234.
Jan. 22: Work with Speakers Bureau in 2019
We are getting requests for speakers on a variety of topics, and those issue presentations are being updated. This is a call for
all current speakers and anyone who is interested in joining this community outreach work of the League:
Come to an update meeting on the new PowerPoints and programs on various issues:
Tuesday, January 22 at
10 a.m. at the League Office, 5101 NW 21st Ave., Suite 450, Fort Lauderdale. Contact; Carol Smith,
[email protected]
Jan. 30: Learn about National Popular Vote
Americans elect all officials, from mayors to governors and state legislators to U.S. senators, via popular vote, except two --the President and Vice President of the United States. Isn't it time electors are guided by the majority of Americans who agree on the person who should lead the nation?
To learn more about how we can make this happen via the National Popular Voter Interstate Compact, join us for a presentation by Kathy Jens-Rochow, chair of our local committee:
- River of Grass Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 11850 West State Road 84, Suite 1, Davie, FL
- Wednesday, Jan. 30 at 7 p.m.
- For more information or to join the NPV Committee, contact Kathy Jens-Rochow [email protected].
Feb. 12: Local program and action issues
Each year League members review our local program of issues to support for its timeliness and relevance. At the Annual Meeting all members present vote on continuing the current program and making any necessary additions or corrections.
The current program is here. (You find it on our website under Issues.)
Be part of the impact of our Local League. Come to a meeting on
Tuesday, Feb. 12 at 10 a.m.
at the League Office, 5101 NW 21st Ave., Suite 450, Fort Lauderdale, to discuss where we need to focus our local action in the future. If you have an idea or question, please send it to Carol Smith,
[email protected]
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Advocacy Workshop: Saturday Feb. 2
Join us as we discuss the legislative process from bill drafting to the Governor's signature and how to advocate effectively. With the Legislative session beginning March 5, now is the time to brush up on those advocacy skills!
The program,
Saturday, Feb. 2 from 1 to 3 p.m. at LWV office, is open to all.
Julie Morrall, vice president of the Broward League, will be the presenter.
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Lock It Up! has more than 100 partners and has distributed 6,000 gun locks
Three months into our Lock it Up! Program, the gun safety committee is excited to report that we have distributed
14,000 brochures and
6,000 gun locks
all over the community.
We have over 100 partners including almost every police department and city commission, the American Academy of Pediatrics-FL chapter, Pediatric Associates, the state attorney, the public defender, Children's Service Council, and many preschools, churches, synagogues, mental health providers and others.
We are currently in discussions with the Broward Health district and the Broward School Board on the best ways to partner.
In the new year, we will be expanding the program into other counties starting with Miami and Palm Beach. For more information or to volunteer to help with this project, contact Barbara Markley at
[email protected]
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Long-time League member Stephanie Pearson interviewed by high-school intern
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Faith Joseph, a high-school intern from fall 2018, wrote this profile of Stephanie Pearson as part of her work with us.
It follows Stephanie from the era of a young stay-at-home mom in Connecticut who discovers interesting people and work in the League through her life-long work with the League, where in Broward she chairs our active environmental issues committee.
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News of our members
LWV Broward County president Bradette Jepsen
has been appointed to the City of Sunrise Sustainability Advisory Board, which advises the City staff to promote conservation, environmentally sound development, renewable and sustainable programs for energy efficiency, and overall resiliency for the Sunrise community. She joins the board this month.
The League encourages members to write letters and op-ed pieces on key issues, speaking as individuals. (Only the president speaks for the League.)
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Welcome our new members!
Mary Ann Norton
Alecia Jones
Shanique Ebanks
Ruby Green
Susan Elbert
Liz McEwen
Kathryn Newman
Terrilynn Rubell
Tonia Sledd
Sue Patrick
Donna Sorensen
Lois Weber
Terri Beck
Shabnam Khalili
Julie Long
Anne Morrison
Susan Worsley
France Dumont
Susan Pignato
Stacy Casson
Christine Florez
Alexandra Goebel
Ursula Carrasco
Karen McDaniels
Maxine Kamin
Shari Shendell
Gerri Sant
Kim Sanecki
Michael Pardo
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