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Mission
The League of Women Voters, a non-partisan political organization, encourages informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy. ******************************************************************************************************************* Please join us… Annual Women’s Equity
Luncheon Saturday, August 21, 2010 You are cordially invited to Celebrate the 90th Anniversary of Women's
Right to Vote! Polo Grill Fete Ballroom,
Lakewood Ranch (corner of Lakewood
Ranch Blvd & Lakewood Ranch Main Street ) Tickets $30.00 Speaker Suffragist Susan B. Anthony, as portrayed by Barbara Rowe Registration and Exhibits, 11:00 am – 12 Noon; Lunch Served at 12 Noon Deadline for reservations is Friday, August 13, 2010 RESERVATIONS REQUIRED,
NO TICKETS SOLD AT THE DOOR Please join the Host Committee, the Manatee
and Sarasota Commissions on the Status of Women, and the Manatee and Sarasota
Leagues of Women Voters Please return the luncheon RSVP form below
and your check to make your reservation.
Make checks payable to SCSW. For more information, please contact Vicki Waters 941 753-9741 or vwaters@earthlink.net or Dr. Mona Jain 941 758-5005 or 941 320-6048 For exhibit table information, please contact Valerie Fisher 758-2529 or VAFcounseling@aol.com _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Women’s Equity Day Celebration Luncheon August 21, 2010 Name ______________________________________________________________
Sponsoring Organization or Individual Number of Reservations:
_______ & Guests Names (up to 10 people per table)
Name of table at which you choose to sit...LWV/S, LWV/M _____________________________________________
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_____________________________________________ Choose
Shrimp/Chicken Salad for # ______
Vegetarian for #______ Check enclosed for $ ___________
@ $30 per person for _______________ guests. * Sorry I cannot attend.
Enclosed is my donation of $ ___________.
Return your Reservation
to SCSW, 906 Golden Beach Blvd , Venice FL 34285 VOTER
INFORMATION
Never was it more convenient. You can vote absentee, early or at the
polls. Check it out at www.voteanywhere.org Trying to decide who to vote for? Find information about local
candidates’ backgrounds, positions on issues, and campaign fund reports
at www.votemanatee.com. Click on “Candidate
Information”. Find state candidate information at: Florida
Division of Elections See the Voters Guide to the Primary Election at the Bradenton
Times website. Our League’s Voters Guide will soon be available for
the general election. DEBATE VIDEOS
NOW AVAILABLE FOR VIEWING. As part of our voter education
efforts, we are collaborating with METV and the Bradenton Herald to bring you
candidate debates on the issues, for both the primary and general elections. You can watch them anytime at: The League supports Fair Districts Amendments 5 and
6. For more information visit www.fairdistrictsflorida.org/ Read the Florida League
of Women Voters Pros and Cons of the Constitutional Amendments Get involved! Contact your elected officials. Click on “Addresses” on top menu bar for contact information. ****************************************************************************************** *Don’t Miss our Hot Topic on FAIR DISTRICTS* The pros and cons of Amendments 5 and 6
will be debated on Monday September 13, at 11:30 am till 1:00pm at the
Unitarian Fellowship hall, 322 15th St W, Bradenton. We are pleased to have as our guests
Pam Goodman of the Florida League of Women Voters speaking in favor, and
State Senator Mike Bennett speaking against the amendments. The program is
free of charge and the public is encouraged to attend. METV will rebroadcast this
debate. For more information,
call 729-9248. ******************************************************************************************************************** JOIN THE LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF
MANATEE COUNTY The League of Women Voters celebrated its 90th
birthday on February 14. As the League honors the years of work its members
accomplished, it is also looking to the future. In 2010 League members will continue
their commitment to improving communities across the country. As a
nonpartisan political organization with over 850 local and state affiliates,
the League is one of America's most trusted organizations. As we celebrate the difference we have made over the
years, we remain focused on the future, working to keep Manatee County
strong, healthy and vibrant. This year, the League remains committed to our
mission to educate and engage members of the community in their government. The LWV of Manatee County has an active agenda this year.
Our members work toward our goals every day by reaching out to new citizens
and first-time voters, protecting our natural resources, improving our
election systems and holding public forums on government transparency and other
important issues. We are - Empowering millions of voters to protect
their right to vote Join us and bring civil discourse and genuine citizen's
perspective back into local, state and national issues. Join us and be part
of the solution! Become a member. Please fill out and mail this application.
Membership is open to men and women of all ages. Members have an opportunity
to study issues affecting their lives and to promote action agreed on by a
consensus of members. The League does not support or oppose individual
candidates. Donate to the League. Your tax-deductible contribution
will provide important support for advancing our critical work. Contribute
today! LWV Education Fund ******************************************************************************************
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