LWVHC Calendar
February
- Board Meeting
- February 11, 5:30 P.M.
- League Office
- 434 7th St. Eureka
- New Member Orientation
- February 15, 9:30 A.M.
- League Office
- 434 7th St. Eureka
- Program Planning
- February 15, 10:30 A.M.
- League Office
- 434 7th St. Eureka
- Participate in Government— As a Candidate
- February 10 - March 7
- is the filing period to participate in the June election as a candidate.
March
- Sunshine Week
- March 16-22
- Sunshine Week is a nationwide effort to create dialogue on the importance of transparency in government and freedom of information.
- Board Meeting
- March 11, 5:30 P.M.
- League Office
- 434 7th St. Eureka
April
- Board Meeting
- April 9, 5:30 P.M.
- League Office
- 434 7th St. Eureka
- State of the Community Luncheon
- April 11
- Adorni Center, Eureka
The League of Women Voters
of Humboldt County
Our Mission: The League of Women Voters, a nonpartisan 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.
NEWS
The January-February VOTER Is Now Available
January 20, 2014
Read the latest VOTER in PDF Format
In this issue: join us on Saturday, February 15 for Program Planning and a New Member Orientation. The Orientation starts at 9:30 at the League Office and new members and old are welcome for prizes, snacks and the chance to meet other Leaguers. Then stay for Program Planning at 10:30 to set the course for the League. This is where we decide the items that are voted on at our Annual Meeting, and set the course for the League in the next League year.
This year is also going to be a big Voter Service year, with a jam-packed June election. Learn more in this VOTER.
State of the Community Luncheon Update
January 20, 2014
Mark your calendars: the State of the Community Luncheon will be held on April 11 this year. Join us as we celebrate the accomplishments of this year's Civic Contribution Award winners!
Carol Rische, our keynote speaker, is an engineer who joined the Humboldt Bay Municipal Water District (HBMWD) in 1996. She was appointed General Manager in March 2000. Prior to working at HBMWD, she was employed at PG&E for 12 years, initially in engineering and then in management. She will be talking about water issues, with a focus on Humboldt County.
This year we'll honor Jimmy Smith, who served as Humboldt County's First District Supervisor for over a decade. Congressman Mike Thompson said in a news story that Smith is the "prime example of a great public servant, willing to work with anyone and everyone to solve community problems."
The local organization chosen for recognition is CASA of Humboldt. CASA stands for 'Court Appointed Special Advocate'. CASA's trained volunteers work for the best interest of children who enter the court system primarily as a result of abuse and neglect. Reserve the date in your calendar now and come honor Jimmy Smith and CASA of Humboldt.
Editor's Note
January 20, 2014
With regret, your League Board accepted the resignation of President Nan Nieboer at our meeting on Tuesday night. We want to thank Nan for the years of service she gave to the League, and offer our best wishes for the future. In the absence of a Vice President, Past President Sharolyn Hutton was next in line for the Presidency, and was also willing and able to finish out the League year as acting League President. Thank you, Sharolyn!
We're off to a busy start this year. I hope to see you at one of the many events we have planned, and brace yourself for a lively primary election this June. There is quite a slate of offices up for election in 2014 at all levels of government. We'll do our best to keep people well-informed. See Voter Service on page 3 for information on how you can get involved in the coming election season.