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May is Mental He alth Month
In
recognition of Mental Health Month in May, the League of Women Voters of
Larimer County, in partnership with Touchstone Health Partners, will sponsor a
public forum , “Mental Health - It
Takes a Village”, on Thursday, May 23, 7:00pm – 9:00 pm at the
Harmony Library, 4616 S. Shields, Fort Collins. Click here for more information
The League of Women Voters of Colorado Reviews the 2013 Colorado Legislative Session
OVERVIEW
Chris
Watson
“It
was the best of times … it was the worst of times,” seems an apt
way to characterize the results of the First Regular Session of the
69th
General Assembly. Legislative Action Committee followed
approximately 100 bills. Most that we supported passed; most that we
opposed failed. See full report
Current Government Directory Available
Compiled by the League of Women Voters of Larimer County
The League of Women Voters of Larimer County has updated its popular Government Directory,
which contains contact information for public officials from local to
national level, as well as basic information about registering and
voting. It includes contact information for local boards and
commissions and contains brief descriptions of some less familiar
governmental units, such as special districts and Colorado’s public
university systems.
It is updated as changes occur. Call the League of Women Voters at 416-5873 for additional information.
League
of Women Voters of Larimer County
Recognized
by National League
Larimer County -
“We are very proud to have our efforts
acknowledged,” said Nancy Crow, Spokesperson for the League of Women Voters –
Larimer County (LWVLC). “Our members are committed to making our communities
stronger and more vibrant. Quite simply, we want to help Larimer County become
the best it can be…”
In the past year,
the League’s membership has grown by a notable 11%. Read more
Come to Great Decisions!
This program, facilitated by the
International Relations Team, is on
the first Monday of the month, February through June and resuming in
the fall, a discussion circle will be gathered, and a DVD segment will
be presented. In a brown bag lunch setting, this program is open to the
public.
As
it is indicated on our calendar, the two hour session begins at 11:30
am in the Choir Room at the Plymouth Congregational Church in Fort
Collins.
This outstanding program is produced by the Foreign Policy Association: "Great Decisions takes
you beyond the headlines by providing a look at eight of the most
significant and far-reaching challenges facing the world."
Results of League's Cherry Pie Contest
(we are proud of our unique contest and grateful to Perkins' for their pie donations)
- 259 high school students wrote why they look forward to voting
- Six high schools from Thompson Valley and Poudre school districts submitted entries
- Perkins Restaurants from 3 locations donated 48 cherry pies
- On George Washington's birthday (Feb. 22) we awarded the pies to very excited students
- There were 8 grand prize winners who received $50 in cash
- The Coloradoan is publishing the essays of the 8 grand prize winners
Watch (January 24, 2013) CrossCurrents Program on
What’s
Next? Tackling Colorado’s Education Funding Crisis
Looking at what’s ahead for the
Colorado legislature this year, leagues across our state would like
to see our legislature succeed in a comprehensive plan to fund pre-K
through 20 education efforts in Colorado, honoring the promise of our
state’s constitution to its children and students. We’ve endorsed
Great
Education Colorado’s project 2013 Year of the Student to help
lift our state from its reputation for being at the bottom of the
national list of states’ education funding. While Governor
Hickenlooper has proposed a measure of relief, it will not even raise
us to pre-recession funding levels. You can help by going to Great
Education Colorado’s website to learn how we fund schools in
Colorado.
A secure and
equitable education across Colorado is part of the foundation for
higher-paying jobs, lower crime rate, increased health, financially
secure families, our state’s reputation for innovation, and an
improved economy — all tenets that League roots for! For more
information about what’s happening and how to get involved, go to
2013forstudents.org/grassroots.
Let’s make 2013 a great year for
Colorado students!
Impressive statistic: statewide the League of Women Voters has delivered over 60 Candidate Forums for the November election!
What
is ALEC, and Why Should You Care?
ALEC
is possibly the most powerful organization that most Americans have
never heard of. ALEC describes itself as “a nonpartisan membership
association for conservative state lawmakers who share a common
belief in limited government, free markets, federalism, and
individual liberty.” Elisabeth MacNamara, the president of LWVUS,
wrote in the LWVUS newsletter of November 30, 2011 that "ALEC
isn’t a guy. ALEC, the American Legislative Exchange Council, is a
factory for anti-voter legislation..." Read more here.
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Calendar of Events (* go to Calendar of Events page)
| Date | Time | Event | Location |
| May 15, 2013 | | Health Care Team WORKING MEETING | Information on this team found on 'about us' page | | May 20, 2013 | | Financial Development Team WORKING MEETING | Information on this team may be found on "about us" page | | May 21, 2013 | | Sustainability Team WORKING MEETING | For information on this team see "about us" page | | May 22, 2013 | 7 pm PUBLIC EVENT | LWV presents CrossCurrents | City Council Chambers, Fort Collins | | May 23, 2013 | From 7 pm to 8:45 pm PUBLIC INVITED | Health Care Forum: "Mental Health - It Takes a Village" | Harmony Library, 4616 S. Shields, FC | | May 29, 2013 | | Education Team WORKING MEETING | Information on this team can be found on "about us" page. | | May 30, 2013 | | International Relations Team WORKING MEETING | Information on this team may be found on "about us" page. | | June 3, 2013 | 11:30 am to 1:30 pm OPEN TO MEMBERS AND GENERAL PUBLIC | International Relations presents "Iran and the U.S.: Three Decades of Futility." | Plymouth Congregational Church (Choir Room) 416 W. Prospect, F.C. | | June 12, 2013 | | Voter Service Team WORKING MEETING | For information on this team see 'about us' page |
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