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NewsLWVUS Convention 2010League members from across the country came together June 11 - June 15
in Atlanta, Georgia for the 2010 LWVUS National Convention. It was an
opportunity to share ideas, meet new friends, celebrate the League's 90th
anniversary, and refresh our passion for the League of Women Voters. For
daily action reports, plenary reports, and other convention materials
click here.
Alternative Energy for New Jersey ConferenceOn April 10, 2010 the League of Women Voters of New Jersey held a conference
in Princeton to discuss different sources of alternative energy. Additionally,
LWVNJ's Natural Resources Committee developed the Alternative Energy for
New Jersey Project to educate and enlighten the public about alternative
energy sources. You can read those reports and more about the conference
here.
Understanding Health Care Reform: Costs, Coverage, and CareAlmost 100 people gathered at the New Jersey Hospital Conference Center
in Princeton on September 12 to learn
Speakers included (read their bios to find out more): Andrew D. Hyman Handouts included: About the Speakers
Women's Equality DayOn August 26, Women's Equality Day, the League celebrated with a tour of our historic state office followed by a suffragist walk organized by the NJ Division on Women. It was a wonderful day and made us proud to be members of the League of Women Voters, such an important part of the women's suffrage movement.
League of Women Voters of New Jersey State ConventionThe League of Women Voters of New Jersey held our 58th biennial state convention, "Safeguarding Democracy", May 2 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in New Brunswick. Local League representatives and League supporters gathered to reconfirm our mission and shape the future direction of the League of Women Voters of New Jersey.
Thanks to the kind donations of many local Leagues, businesses, and the bids of convention attendees, the silent auction was a success!
In the morning, board members and the Executive Director gave informative reports.
During the lunch ceremony, the keynote speaker, Deborah Jacobs, Executive Director of ACLU-NJ, discussed the decline of print media and it’s impact on democracy and outstanding Leagues and individuals were presented with awards.
After lunch, delegates held caucuses to learn more about and debate issues to be voted on.
Towards the end of the day, board members were nominated, voted on, and elected.
LWVNJ Hosts Press Conference to Announce Voter Deadlines for June PrimaryThe League of Women Voters of New Jersey Education Fund hosted a press conference with the Secretary of State and Public Advocate to announce the May 12 deadline to register to vote in the upcoming June 2 primary election and deadlines to obtain absentee ballots. The League also announced sponsorship, along with WABC-TV and WPVI-TV, of the upcoming gubernatorial primary debate which will air on May 17 at 11:00 a.m. on WABC (Channel 7, New York) and at 1:00 p.m. on WPVI (Channel 6, Philadelphia).
Alternative Energy Forum Draws Large Crowd!Almost 100 people came out to Rutgers University on Saturday, March 14 to discuss alternative energy in New Jersey, including the NJ Energy Master Plan and the Clean Energy Program. Speakers included:
In addition to the speakers, the League of Women Voters of New Jersey Natural Resources Committee introduced the "Alternative Energy for New Jersey Project" and provided information for local leagues and individuals to get involved. Read the outline of the project and sign up to participate! Coming soon, a transcript and video of this event. Make sure to check back! Many thanks to the sponsors of this event, PSEG, Atlantic City Electric, Rockland Electric Company, Jersey Central Power & Light, and Josh and Judy Weston.
LWVNJ Receives the 2008 Rutgers Award for Public Service to New JerseyThe League of Women Voters of New Jersey was awarded with the 2008 Rutgers Award for Public Service to New Jersey. The League was granted the award through a unanimous vote on behalf of Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey. The League is the first organization to receive the annual award, usually reserved for individuals. The award honors those that perform a vital public service to the residents of New Jersey. Read the full press release.
Voter Protection Project: November General ElectionThe League state office in Trenton was packed Election Day with trained volunteers staffing the VOTEline, 1-800-792-VOTE. Our mission: to help the estimated 1,000 voters who called that day and to record official voter complaints.
Over 40,000 palm cards with the League's voter hotline number and a Voters' Bill of Rights were distributed throughout the state. As part of the joint LWVNJ and ACLU-NJ Voter Protection Project, volunteers were positioned across the state including lawyers in courthouses, poll monitors outside of polling sites, and hotline intake people (some pictured below) in the League's state office. A big thank you to over 200 volunteers that were willing to be trained and work so hard on Election Day as advocates for New Jersey voters.
The League and the ACLU will use the information gathered from voters on Election Day to compile a report and recommendations for reform. This report will be reviewed by the New Jersey Secretary of State and New Jersey election officials. The League and ACLU will work with these offices to continue to perfect New Jersey elections. In addition to the work on Election Day, the League also hosted a press conference with Governor Corzine, Secretary of State Wells, and Public Advocate Chen at the state office in Trenton on November 3, to help prepare voters before they headed to the polls. Television stations such as NJN, ABC, Fox and MY9, as well as many state newspapers were in attendence.
Past Voter Protection EffortsLWVNJ Fall Workshops, "It's All About Voting", A Hit!Over 70 people came out to Rutgers University on Saturday, September 13th for a day of learning and exploring voting in New Jersey.
Camden County LWV Wins Award
LWV of Camden County accepts Wynona M. Lipman award
from Department of Community Affairs Commissioner Joseph Doria, Jr.
and Division on Women Director Janice Kovach.
InterviewsVoter Registration Drive KitThe League of Women Voters of New Jersey is happy to provide a Voter Registration Drive Kit to help individuals register citizens. Voter registration drives are a vital part of our voter service work and the following kit is useful for anyone looking to plan and run a drive. Feel free to download and print this kit ( pdf's listed below). To request copies of brochures and forms mentioned in the kit, please contact Jesse Burns, Director of Communications and Projects, at 609-394-3303 or jburns@lwvnj.org. Good luck getting out the vote!
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