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Members Set Course for LWVGB at the 2009 Business Meeting
On
April 30, the League of Women Voters of Greater Birmingham held its
2009 Business Meeting. At this meeting, members of the grass-roots
organization gathered to set the course of the LWVGB for the coming
year. Issue positions were adopted for 2009-10. (Download here.) LWVGB stands on these statements when advocating for the public interest. All issue positions are based on member consensus agreement after consideration of the findings of indepth, unbiased League study. In addition, officers, directors and members of the next term's nominating committee were elected at the meeting. Officers and directors elected for two-year terms were: President Sarah McDonald 1st Vice President Nancy Ekberg Director Joan Burroughs Director Virginia Randolph Director Karen Threlkeld Elected for one-year, unexpired terms were: Treasurer Amanda McGriff Director Carol Saint Lewis Continuing to serve are: Secretary Cissy Bennett Director Connie Arnwine Director Joyce Lanning The membership also elected members of the 2009-10 Nominating Committee. These are: Chair Anne Smith Member Nancy Sales LWVGB was pleased to honor Ruth J. Wright for 50 years of distinguished membership and service in the League of Women Voters. She has served on the LWVGB Board of Directors for several terms during this time. Ruth has been a steadfast advocate for public transportation and reform of the Alabama constitution and has served as an astute observer of many public entites. Her reporting, analysis and advice has been sought by this organization for five decades now, and we hope that she will continue to serve the League and the public interest for many years to come. Thank you, Ruth! Now it's time to prepare for Fall as we continue our efforts to help "Make Democracy Work"!
LWVGB Volunteer Opportunities Leaguers
help make democracy work! Can you fit
a few
volunteer hours into your
schedule? There are plenty of opportunities for you in the League. Here
is a look at the 2008-2009
LWVGB
Projects, and we'll have even more need
in 2009-2010 (list coming soon). How can you help? Call 205 583-5000 to
volunteer or for further
information.
The League and the good work that we do is dependent on your service and your dedication to League principals. Remember, the League works because you contribute. Members, thank you for all that you have done in the past and in advance for accepting new volunteer opportunities! LWVGB Meetings & Events of Community Interest -- In Review Views expressed by the speakers do not necessarily reflect the views of the League. LWVGB Holds Press Conference to Advocate for Professional County Manager in JeffCo. Birmingham League President Virginia Randolph expressed the need for passage of legislation in the upcoming 2009 General Session of the Alabama Legislature to provide for a county manager. Ms. Randolph told reporters that the League of Women Voters will continue to advocate for a county manager as in previous sessions, and added, "...three years ago we recognized the need [for a professional county manager] had become more apparent. The financial situations with the sewer and the general fund this past year make it critical to secure a professional manager who can help the county change and avoid the pitfalls as it gets back on its feet."
Rep. DeMarco Addresses LWVGB Members & Guests State
Representative Paul DeMarco, as guest speaker at the 2008 Holiday
Luncheon at the Birmingham Ronald McDonald House on December 6, shared
his expectations for the coming 2009 General Session of the Alabama
Legislature which convenes on February 3. He specifically discussed a
county manager proposal for Jefferson County. At this time
the
proposal is for a statute that would create a county manager for
Jefferson County. DeMarco is working with several of the
county
delegation legislators to work out a bill that they can collectively
agree will work. A statute will allow the legislation to be approved by
the local delegation and voted on by the Legislature but not require
the vote by the citizens of the entire state as constitutional
amendments require. The Greater Birmingham League has a long held
position (1986) in favor of the use of a professional county manager
and is preparing to advocate for League positions during the upcoming
session. At the Spring 2008 Member Business Meeting, the Birmingham League set as one of it highest action priorities participation in activities to enable state legislation that would put a professional county manager in place for Jefferson County. LWVGB will review such bills with respect to LWVGB's position on county government. The League has developed a strategy to seek opportunities to lend support and advocate for such legislation. We thank Rep. DeMarco for his support for professional management in Jefferson County. LWVGB Observer Corps reports on Greater Birmingham Government and Public Affairs On November 20, 2008 at the Homewood Library, LWVGB members and guests got insight on the happenings at the meetings of various Jefferson County boards and commissions that are monitored by the LWVGB Observer Corps. Members of the Observer Corps regularly attend meetings of the city, county, water, personnel, and transit-related boards members. Members Ann Smith (Chair), Nancy Ekberg, Amanda McGriff, Ruth J. Wright, and reported on:
Judicial
Selection Forum
"Is Change Needed in How We Fill Our Courts?" On October 7, 2008 in the Moot Court
Room of Cumberland School of Law, a panel discussion was moderated
by former
Governor Albert Brewer with the following distinguished speakers:
This community-wide event educated the
community about the varying
positions on the important topic of judicial selection.
Co-sponsors
Alabama
Open Meetings Act
The League of Women Voters of Alabama was also a staunch supporter of the proposed legislation. LWVAL testified on related issues before the House Judiciary Committee and recognized APA with a public service award for its work on OMA. A copy of the OMA can be accessed online at www.ago.state.al.us/documents/open_meeting.pdf. Additional information about APA can be found at www.alabamapress.org . ![]() Felicia Mason, Executive Director of APA addresses March meeting of LWVGB See more LWVGB Meetings and Events of Community Interest. "Government Representatives at Your Fingertips" (free!) An
important
resource for every
citizen of Jefferson and Shelby Counties. Contains contact information
for government officials and those who represent you in local, state,
and federal levels of government. Ask questions! Let them hear your
voice!
Choose your preferred format: "Fingertips" is also available in a convenient trifold format. Slightly condensed - excludes email addresses, web site addresses, and city information.
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Mary Lynn Bates, President 1304 Columbia Drive Birmingham AL 35226 Voice: 205 871-8194 Fax: 205 879-8936 E-mail: LWVAL |
Mary G. Wilson, President 1730 M Street, NW, Ste. 1000 Washington, D.C. 20036-4508 Voice: (202) 429-1965 Fax: (202) 429-0854 E-mail: LWVUS |
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