May 15, 2008
Hot Topics
The Chester County League of Women Voters invites you to join us for the seventh in a new series of "Hot Topics" discussions. The participants in the April meeting have chosen "Political Redistricting in Pennsylvania" as our topic for our meeting on Thursday, May 15, 2008 at noon. The meeting will be at the Easttown Library at noon and will last approximately 1 1/2 hours You are welcome to bring a brown bag lunch and friends. Please join us for an interesting and informative discussion. For more information please contact Jean Goerth Ph 610-280-0125 jgoerth@parttimethecat.org. or Sarah Caspar ph 610-8731237 scaspar@comcast.net
The address of the Easttown Library is 720 First avenue, Berwyn, Pa 19312, 610-644-0138. Directions: Traveling east on RT 30, turn right on Bridge Street in Berwyn, then left on First Avenue.
 

League Storefront Display at Exton Mall

When you're in the Exton Mall, be sure to check out a storefront donated to our Chester County League (it's near the food court). One of the components of this 15 ft.+ display is the huge 7.5 ft. x 9.5 ft. poster which (l to r) President Susan Fields and Vice President Jean Goerth are admiring. It beautifully answers the question: Why Join the League? when it says:

"The nonpartisan Chester County League of Women Voters strives to expand voter participation & information and to address today's issues locally, regionally, & nationally....But, we need your help to grow!"

The printing on the petals of the flowers at the bottom of the poster is the topics for some of the key issues the League supports such as Verifiable Elections, Healthcare, Civil Liberties, Global Warming, the Environment, Campaign Finance, etc. Other parts of the large display contain our LWVCC banner reminding all citizens to "Register...and Vote!" as well as contact information for the League.

The League is very grateful to and thanks the Management of the Exton Mall for donating the storefront as well as Local Artist Jeff Stewart for his unique poster design & artwork.

2008 Presidential Primary Voters' Guide
Thanks to the collaboration between members of the Maryland, National Capitol Area, and Virginia Leagues and the LWVUS/EF, the 2008 Presidential Primary Voters’ Guide is available. We have responses from: Biden, Clinton, Edwards, Obama, and Richardson on the Democratic side and Giuliani, McCain, Paul, Tancredo, and Thompson on the Republican side. Only Dodd and Romney were invited to participate and chose not to. We ended up with an 83 percent response rate.
Click here for the 2008 Presidential Primary Voters' Guide

Save the Date !!!

Who Are Your Elected Officials in Chester County?
To find out, find your legislator in the 2007 Legislative Directory. Not sure what district you are in, find your town and district numbers in the Municipality District Guide.

RESOURCES

Energy Committee: Global Warming Bibliography - click here to view

USA Patriot Act Bibliography created by League members to encourage further research on the Act and the issue of civil liberties - click here to view

The League of Women Voters is a non partisan, political organization whose purpose is to promote political responsibility through informed and active participation of citizens in government and influences government through education and advocacy. The League is a grassroots organization with national, state and local chapters which parallel the levels of government.

Last update: 05/12/08
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