Express Yourself.
Register, Vote and Be Heard!
As part of the Freedom of Expression through Film campaign, the League has begun participation in a series of special events geared toward helping people register to vote or update their registration information. Nearly 1,000 people attended the first two events, and hundreds picked up League publications that will help them participate in the upcoming elections. You can get involved too!
Watch our three new PSAs encouraging viewers to Register, Vote and Be Heard. Featuring Oscar® nominated actress Virginia Madsen, the campaign showcases http://www.vote411.org/ and encourages women to express themselves in life, politics and beauty – specifically by voting for what they believe in and taking care of their health and skin. Do you have friends and family who still need to register? Send them to http://www.vote411.org/!
Saturday, May 31, 2008
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
May 2008 Voter News
Help keep our democracy strong this summer by getting involved with your local League! If you're already a member, please forward this note to friends and ask them to get active, or share your story to help inspire others. And--don't forget to ask your friends and loved ones to register to vote by visiting http://www.vote411.org/!
Take Action Now for Global Climate Change!
The Senate is expected to take up global climate change legislation in the coming days. Your Senators need to know that they should support strong action to control global warming. Tell them today! For more information, read about the League's work on this important topic here.
LWV and Boomster.com Encourage Voter Participation in 2008
The League and Boomster.com, a new information and social networking site for baby boomers, are joining forces to promote political awareness and voter activity for the upcoming election. Boomster.com is a free, member site for experienced, well-informed people ages 45 and up, interested in issues about the next phase of their lives – whether new careers, volunteering or pursuing passions. Boomster.com will soon be featuring articles about the League and discussions about political volunteering, as well as linking to VOTE411 and the League site. Visit Boomster.com to join the conversation!
Take Action Now for Global Climate Change!
The Senate is expected to take up global climate change legislation in the coming days. Your Senators need to know that they should support strong action to control global warming. Tell them today! For more information, read about the League's work on this important topic here.
LWV and Boomster.com Encourage Voter Participation in 2008
The League and Boomster.com, a new information and social networking site for baby boomers, are joining forces to promote political awareness and voter activity for the upcoming election. Boomster.com is a free, member site for experienced, well-informed people ages 45 and up, interested in issues about the next phase of their lives – whether new careers, volunteering or pursuing passions. Boomster.com will soon be featuring articles about the League and discussions about political volunteering, as well as linking to VOTE411 and the League site. Visit Boomster.com to join the conversation!
Sunday, April 6, 2008
Upcoming Events
The Commission for Women at the University of Michigan Dearborn is planning a
Professional Women's Organization Fair on
Thursday, April 10, 2008 between 11AM and 1:30 PM
Kochoff A-C of the University Center.
The league plans to have an informational table.
If you can help Toni Tront give information out about the league, please call her at 313.274.2171 or send her an email. This is usually very gratifying work and give the league great exposure to a very professional gathering of women.
On Sunday, April 27, 2008
Realtors in four counties are hosting open houses to encourage potential home buyers to take a look at houses for sale. In addition, many communities are also participating, hoping to show off the great things in their city. The Dearborn Board of Realtors is coordinating efforts to have activities around town. In support of the Realtors' efforts, the City of Dearborn is offering the use of Studio A inside the beautiful Ford Community & Performing Arts Center for community groups (service clubs, neighborhood associations, cultural arts or recreational groups) to set up information tables about their organization. The league decided to have an informational table.
If you have time between Noon and 5:00pm to help us give information out, please call Val Murphy Goodrich or myself.
Professional Women's Organization Fair on
Thursday, April 10, 2008 between 11AM and 1:30 PM
Kochoff A-C of the University Center.
The league plans to have an informational table.
If you can help Toni Tront give information out about the league, please call her at 313.274.2171 or send her an email. This is usually very gratifying work and give the league great exposure to a very professional gathering of women.
On Sunday, April 27, 2008
Realtors in four counties are hosting open houses to encourage potential home buyers to take a look at houses for sale. In addition, many communities are also participating, hoping to show off the great things in their city. The Dearborn Board of Realtors is coordinating efforts to have activities around town. In support of the Realtors' efforts, the City of Dearborn is offering the use of Studio A inside the beautiful Ford Community & Performing Arts Center for community groups (service clubs, neighborhood associations, cultural arts or recreational groups) to set up information tables about their organization. The league decided to have an informational table.
If you have time between Noon and 5:00pm to help us give information out, please call Val Murphy Goodrich or myself.
Sunday, March 2, 2008
Introduction to Mental Illness
Open to Public - Saturday AfternoonIntroduction to Mental Illness-101
March 15th 1-4pm
Henry Ford Centennial Library
16301 Michigan AveDearborn313-943-2330
Presentation by Dr. Manuel Tancer, Director of WSU School of PsychiatryEducators, employers, and clergy are encouraged to attend and become informed community leaders, so they can assist the families and friends seek help when they become aware that there is someone becoming ill. The earlier the intervention, the more possible it is to be on the road to recovery. Come and learn about mental illness and become a "STIGMA BUSTER".
March 15th 1-4pm
Henry Ford Centennial Library
16301 Michigan AveDearborn313-943-2330
Presentation by Dr. Manuel Tancer, Director of WSU School of PsychiatryEducators, employers, and clergy are encouraged to attend and become informed community leaders, so they can assist the families and friends seek help when they become aware that there is someone becoming ill. The earlier the intervention, the more possible it is to be on the road to recovery. Come and learn about mental illness and become a "STIGMA BUSTER".
Sunday, November 18, 2007
Immigration Process Meeting - Nov 28th
The LWV Dearborn/Dearborn Heights will host a meeting to learn about the immigration process on Wednesday, November 28. at 7:00 pm.
It will be held in the Lounge of Christ Episcopal Church
120 N. Military.
One of the presentors will be Hiwatha Greene-Janvier, Community Liaison Officer from the Detroit office of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.
The meeting is planned to help learn about the Immigration process so that we may be prepared to address the consensus questions for the LWV-US study.
QUESTIONS to: Mary Bugeia 313-562-7524 or Valerie Murphy-Goodrich 313-982-9446.
It will be held in the Lounge of Christ Episcopal Church
120 N. Military.
One of the presentors will be Hiwatha Greene-Janvier, Community Liaison Officer from the Detroit office of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.
The meeting is planned to help learn about the Immigration process so that we may be prepared to address the consensus questions for the LWV-US study.
QUESTIONS to: Mary Bugeia 313-562-7524 or Valerie Murphy-Goodrich 313-982-9446.
Thursday, November 15, 2007
LWVDDH event: Panel Discussion TODAY 3-5pm
November 15, ThursdayLeague of Women Voters Study on Local Governance in Michigan.
Christ Church, 3 -5 PM
Two Wayne County Commissioners Gary Woronchak and Phil Cavanaugh will participate in a panel discussion regarding the issues. Come help us learn about the different powers of county government versus city and state. Should any powers be shared or merged?
Background information, including pros and cons, will be presented.
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Christ Church, 3 -5 PM
Two Wayne County Commissioners Gary Woronchak and Phil Cavanaugh will participate in a panel discussion regarding the issues. Come help us learn about the different powers of county government versus city and state. Should any powers be shared or merged?
Background information, including pros and cons, will be presented.
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Monday, November 12, 2007
Election Results
Who said that few votes do not count? Just this November 6, 2007 election: District 7 in Dearborn Heights. David Mack and incumbent Phil Shannon won the two six year board seats taking 759 and 564 votes respectively. Gilbert Nunez came in third in that race with 551 votes just 13 votes behind the second place winner. Christine Kowalski won the race for the four year-term. She was able to get more than double the amount of vote cast for the incumbent who lost that race by getting only 295 versus her 644 that she got.
Other election news:Dearborn: Both proposals in Dearborn won. The incumbent and Mary Petlishkoff won the Dearborn School District board positions. for detail, you can visit the City Clerk's web site at www.cityofdearborn.org and choose City Clerk from the left side.
Dearborn Heights City Council(Three 4-year terms)(41 of 41 precincts)
Elizabeth Agius (I)
3,484
Kenneth R. Baron (I)
3,444
Bob Brown
2,855
Proposal 1:To create a Department of Library, separate from the Department of Parks and Recreation.(41of 41 precincts)
NO
2,870
YES
2,658
Proposal 2:To prohibit city elective or appointed officials and their employees from coercing or commanding an employee of the city to give political support or contributions.(41 of 41 precincts)
YES
3,461
NO
2,003
Proposal 3:A requirement to establish competitive bidding procedures in an ordinance separate from the Charter.(41of 41 precincts)
YES
3,409
NO
1,985
Westwood Millage voted down with 413 No and only 164 yes.
For other election results, you can visit the Dearborn Heights clerks' web sites at http://www.dhol.org/clerk/elections.htm
Again in this election we see that few votes in the local school board election was able to be the difference for an incumbent to lose his seat. This proves that just because you are an incumbent, you can not take your constituency for granted, you want to ask them for their vote.
Other election news:Dearborn: Both proposals in Dearborn won. The incumbent and Mary Petlishkoff won the Dearborn School District board positions. for detail, you can visit the City Clerk's web site at www.cityofdearborn.org and choose City Clerk from the left side.
Dearborn Heights City Council(Three 4-year terms)(41 of 41 precincts)
Elizabeth Agius (I)
3,484
Kenneth R. Baron (I)
3,444
Bob Brown
2,855
Proposal 1:To create a Department of Library, separate from the Department of Parks and Recreation.(41of 41 precincts)
NO
2,870
YES
2,658
Proposal 2:To prohibit city elective or appointed officials and their employees from coercing or commanding an employee of the city to give political support or contributions.(41 of 41 precincts)
YES
3,461
NO
2,003
Proposal 3:A requirement to establish competitive bidding procedures in an ordinance separate from the Charter.(41of 41 precincts)
YES
3,409
NO
1,985
Westwood Millage voted down with 413 No and only 164 yes.
For other election results, you can visit the Dearborn Heights clerks' web sites at http://www.dhol.org/clerk/elections.htm
Again in this election we see that few votes in the local school board election was able to be the difference for an incumbent to lose his seat. This proves that just because you are an incumbent, you can not take your constituency for granted, you want to ask them for their vote.
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