Daisy Alverda "Bert" Booth, who was not only known for her advocacy of civil rights and community activism, but was a former president of our Baltimore County League died July 2. On Wednesday, August 24th, there will be a gathering in celebration of Bert's life in the social hall of the Catonsville United Methodist Church, 4 Melvin Avenue, at 7 p.m. More information about Bert's life can be found at http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/obituaries/bs-md-ob-daisy-booth-20110708,0,6038552.story
Friday, August 19, 2011
Wednesday, August 10, 2011
Local Leaguers attend National Training Program
Baltimore County League of Women Voters leaguers, Nancy Horst, Kate McAllister and Sharalyn Luciani were recently selected to participate in a leadership development training conducted by the LWVUS.
The leadership program, which sponsors these trainings, was established by the LWVUS to help enrich the democracy-building efforts of our more than 90-year-old grassroots organization.The program will be implemented by the local leagues in all 50 states with the support of a volunteer national coaching team and a cadre of state coaches.
During the tw0-day training held on July 23-24 in Chantilly, VA, the participants attended "best practices" workshops conducted by national trainers from Washington DC and Maryland. Training included techniques for empowering citizens to have a voice in their communities, for heightening League visibility and for developing the skills of rising League leaders.
Our new membership team has already begun action by organizing a September event for understanding Homelessness. Watch for more information on this interactive workshop coming soon.
Monday, July 18, 2011
Our League (and Judy Miller)in the news!
The last of 3 public meetings concerning the selection of Board of Education members will be held Monday, July 25 at the Towson library from 6:20-8 p.m.
At one recent hearing, Judy Miller presented the conclusions of the committee's investigation of an elected or appointed Board of Education. She was also interviewed by several reporters representing local newspapers. One full article can be read at
http://www.baltimoresun.com/explore/baltimorecounty/news/education/ph-tt-board-selection-0713-20110708,0,7901608.story Another article appeared in the Towson Patch,http://towson.patch.com/articles/residents-ask-for-changes-to-school-board
The full league position is posted on our website, http://www.baltimore.lwvmd.org/ We recommend a hybrid Board, composed of both elected and appointed members.
At one recent hearing, Judy Miller presented the conclusions of the committee's investigation of an elected or appointed Board of Education. She was also interviewed by several reporters representing local newspapers. One full article can be read at
http://www.baltimoresun.com/explore/baltimorecounty/news/education/ph-tt-board-selection-0713-20110708,0,7901608.story Another article appeared in the Towson Patch,http://towson.patch.com/articles/residents-ask-for-changes-to-school-board
The full league position is posted on our website, http://www.baltimore.lwvmd.org/ We recommend a hybrid Board, composed of both elected and appointed members.
Monday, July 11, 2011
Happy New Year! 2011-2012
Over the weekend our new Board met and created a vibrant plan for the coming 2011-2012 year. Events are listed at our website www.baltimore.lwvmd.org.
Some new initiatives are being undertaken. Later this month, in alliance with other Maryland chapters, several of our members will begin training on how to recruit and maintain membership. In September we will hold a new member orientation. The meeting will review basic League organization, purposes, and action plans. Plan to attend and bring a friend.
Other plans this year call for forums, panel discussions, election news, election polling places surveys as well as other activites that all call for dedicated volunteers. We need assistance making phone calls, visiting governmental meetings, interviewing elected officials, and more. Consider what else you can do to help make Democracy work. Call the League office today! 410-377-8046
Some new initiatives are being undertaken. Later this month, in alliance with other Maryland chapters, several of our members will begin training on how to recruit and maintain membership. In September we will hold a new member orientation. The meeting will review basic League organization, purposes, and action plans. Plan to attend and bring a friend.
Other plans this year call for forums, panel discussions, election news, election polling places surveys as well as other activites that all call for dedicated volunteers. We need assistance making phone calls, visiting governmental meetings, interviewing elected officials, and more. Consider what else you can do to help make Democracy work. Call the League office today! 410-377-8046
Monday, July 20, 2009
Welcome
Welcome to the new Baltimore County League of Women Voters blog.
The League of Women Voters is a non-partisan, political organization dedicated to the principles of self-government established in the Constitution of the United States. The League has been active in Baltimore County for over sixty years. Its members live in all areas of the County and work together to promote political responsibility through informed and active participation of citizens in government.
We hope to use this blog to keep League members and the public informed about League activities. Discover more about the Baltimore County League of Women Voters by visiting our website at http://baltimore.lwvmd.org/
The League of Women Voters is a non-partisan, political organization dedicated to the principles of self-government established in the Constitution of the United States. The League has been active in Baltimore County for over sixty years. Its members live in all areas of the County and work together to promote political responsibility through informed and active participation of citizens in government.
We hope to use this blog to keep League members and the public informed about League activities. Discover more about the Baltimore County League of Women Voters by visiting our website at http://baltimore.lwvmd.org/
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