Past

League of Women Voters^®
of St. Louis

Date	Time	Place	Description
Thursday, April 1, 2010	7:00 -8:30 pm	Garden Villas 13590 South Outer Forty Road	Town & Country Board of Alderman Candidate Forum.
Thursday, April 8, 2010	7:00 p.m.	League Office 8706 Manchester Road, Suite, 104	Webster/Kirkwood Thursday Evening Unit. Please join us on April 8 at 7:00 p.m. at the League office to hear guest speaker, Linda C. McDaniel, LWV St. Louis co-president. The topic is "Suffragettes and the Early Days of the League of Women Voters." Esther Clark, Unit Leader
Thursday, April 8, 2010	9:30 a.m.	709 Champeix Lane From 270 take Ladue Road west 1.4 miles to Chasselle, Right on Chasselle At the 2nd circle, turn right on Champeix, 5th house on the right White house with red sculpture	CHESTERFIELD/CREVE COEUR THURSDAY MORNING UNIT. We are pleased to have Sam Page, physician and former state representative as our guest at the April 8 Thursday morning Chesterfield/Creve Coeur unit meeting. He will give a brief presentation, answer our League related questions on health care policy, and discuss what it is like to be a state representative. We expect this to be an exchange of concerns and ideas which will help us to be effective advocates. An added bonus is that the Thursday unit serves lunch to all who wish to stay after the formal portion of the meeting. Please call 314.434.5116 or e-mail slshay@sbcglobal.net to rsvp. Sydell Shayer, hostess and Mary Brown, leader
Thursday, April 8, 2010	10:30 a.m.	Cape Albeon in the Family Dining Room Call Katharine for additional information	Health Care Committee.
Friday, April 9, 2010	11:30 a.m.	Lunch at Olympia 1543 McCausland between Manchester and Hwy 40 Parking is across the street from the restaurant	International Relations Committee. The International Relations Committee invites all Leaguers, friends, spouses, and significant others to our annual foreign food adventure. We have tried African (Somali) and Asian (Afghan, Indian, and Iranian); now we're moving to European, i.e., Greek. On April 9, at 11:30, we plan to have lunch at Olympia, 1543 McCausland, between Manchester and Hwy 40 and convenient for city and county people alike. Everyone will order off the menu. Parking is across the street from the restaurant. Call me (314-846-5927) by April 5 if you plan to join us; Olympia would like to know how many tables we need. Please come for good food and lots of socializing. Judith Smart, Chair EDUCATION COMMITTEE
Saturday, April 10, 2010	10:30 a.m.	TRINITY CHURCH Euclid and Washington Directions: Corner of Euclid and Washington, one block east of Kingshighway, one block south of Delmar	ST. LOUIS CITY SATURDAY DAY UNIT. On Saturday, April 10 from 10:30 a.m. to noon, the Center for Women in Transition will present "Bridging Home" a program about the organization's mission and programs featuring one of the mentees, a board member and the Center's Executive Director. The Center for Women in Transition provides tools, supports and resources to help women who have recently been released from jail/prison. Through participation in this program these women are able to make positive choices, achieve meaningful goals and be accountable for past actions. The organization provides its clients with a wide array of referrals and services that help women achieve stable housing and employment, reunification with family and freedom from addiction. One key to the program's success is a one-on-one mentoring program in which each client is matched with a volunteer mentor who offers guidance and hope for a brighter future during a one-year partnership. As a direct result of these services, clients exhibit a substantially lower rate of recidivism than state averages, resulting in improved self-image for the women, stability for their children and families, and safer communities. There will be time for discussion and questions.
Tuesday, April 13, 2010	9:30 a.m.	Directions: North on Big Bend, 1rst stoplight past Forest Park Parkway turn left, 2nd block on left	University City/Clayton Tuesday Day Unit. Everyone is invited to hear League member Leslie Lihou present: ORGANIC FOODS: What you always wanted to know about organic foods---how to purchase and grow. Tuesday April 13th at 9:30
Tuesday, April 13, 2010	5:30 p.m.	League Office 8706 Manchester Road, Suite 104 St Louis, MO	Environmental Quality Committee. The Environmental Quality Committee will meet on Tuesday April 13 at 5:30 pm at the League Office
Wednesday, April 14, 2010	9:30 a.m.	Directions: Gravois to Musick, cross Hwy 21 and Musick becomes Green Park. Rt. at light onto Kohrs to Green Park Valley Drive.	WEBSTER GROVES/KIRKWOOD WEDNESDAY DAY UNIT. Please join us on April 14 to hear two exceptionally knowledgeable and interesting speakers!! Jan Christian Andersen is the Director of Corporate Communication for Wind Capital Group, a St. Louis based wind energy developer founded in 2005 by Tom Carnahan. Wind Capital Group is currently developing utility-scale wind projects in more than 12 states across the Midwest. With offices in St. Louis, Chicago and Madison, WI., they are considered one of the fastest growing companies of its kind. Currently, Wind Capital Group is developing a 150 MW wind project in Northwest Missouri. At $340,000,000, it is the single largest private investment in this technology in Missouri this year. Mr. Andersen's areas of responsibility include Public & Government Affairs, Community Outreach, Marketing and Business Development. Energy Auditor, Kellye Markowski, will speak on the topic of energy usage including: the real price of energy, sustainability in our homes, and the impact we can have on the environment as well as our pocketbook by making small, but important changes. How much energy are we really using when we turn on a light bulb? Do I need to replace all my windows to make my home energy efficient? The presentation will include information regarding behind the scenes energy efficiency measures in our state and how we can make the most of these opportunities. Mary Long, Unit Leader
Saturday, April 17, 2010	9:30 a.m.	League Office 8706 Manchester Rd. Suite 104 Brentwood, MO	Education Committee. The next meeting of the League's Education Committee will be on April 17 at 9:30 a.m. at the League Office. The new focus for the committee is Civic Education. Hope to see all who are interested. For more information please e-mail Marty at mrulo@att.net. Marty Rulo, Chair
Saturday, April 24, 2010	11:00 am - 3:00 pm	Golf Club House - Forest Park 6131 Lagoon Drive Saint Louis, MO 63112	League's 90th Anniversary Celebration Luncheon. Reservation Form
Saturday, April 24, 2010	11:00 am	Golf Club House 6131 Lagoon Drive Forest Park	90th Anniversary Celebration of the Women' s Right to Vote and the Founding of the League of Women Voters. On April 24th, from 11am until 3 pm, the League of Women Voters of Missouri will hold a celebration luncheon for all League members and guests. The luncheon will be at the Golf Club House, 6131 Lagoon Drive in Forest Park. This anniversary celebration will include honoring one Outstanding League Member by each Missouri League. In addition, the Rachel Farr Fitch Health Care Award will be given to an individual or group that has done outstanding work in the field of health care. While the service or activity does not have to be a League project, it must be compatible with LWV ideals and not in conflict with our program positions. Anticipated for many months, the drawing for the Historic Quilt raffle will reward one lucky ticket holder with the Historic Quilt representing famous women in the suffrage movement and the continued fight for women's rights. The quilt to be awarded on April 24th includes St. Louis suffragist Phoebe Wilson Couzins. A similar quilt will be awarded at the LWVUS Convention in Atlanta in June includes Mrs. Frank Leslie. The quilt blocks were made by League members and friends of the League across the state of Missouri. Tickets are $5 each and may be purchased at the League office or at the luncheon. The main presentation, "Women: Then, Now and Tomorrow," will include three accomplished Missouri women: Ms. Jo Mannies of the St. Louis Beacon; Ms. Vivian Eveloff, from the Sue Shear Institute at UMSL; and Dr. Catherine Rymph, Associate Professor in the History Department at the UM at Columbia. Reservations, luncheon selections, and payment need to be at the League office by April 15. Tickets will be held at the registration desk. Further information made be found at lwvmissouri.org
Saturday, May 1, 2010	9 am - 4 pm	Delmar Loop 6600 Delmar University City, MO 63130	Annual Book Sale. Come and stock up for summer reading. Great titles at great prices to support a great cause!
Saturday, May 8, 2010	1:30 p.m.	Center of Clayton 50 Gay Ave Clayton, MO 63105	Annual Meeting League of Women Voters of St Louis. Haiti Mamba Mirak A special presentation on Haiti and the Peanut Butter Miracle by award winning filmmakers Lori Dowd and Frank Popper Meeting begins at 1:30 pm Haiti presentation will begin at 2:45 pm
Saturday, May 8, 2010	2:45 pm	Center of Clayton 50 Gay Avenue Clayton, MO 63105	"Peanut Butter Miracle" Haiti Presentation. Event Flyer
Tuesday, May 11, 2010	5:30 pm	LWV ST Louis Office 8706 Manchester Road, Suite 104 314-961-6869	EQ Committee Meeting. Dora Gianoulakis, a League member and head of the Spanish Lake Community Association will present information from Save the Confluence coalition which is a group in north county that is fighting the building of a casino complex on the river.
Wednesday, May 12, 2010	10 AM	St Louis County Library at Lindbergh	International Relations Committee.
Tuesday, June 8, 2010	10:00 AM	Donald Danforth Plant Sicience Center 975 North Warson Road, 63132	EQ Tour.
Friday, June 11, 2010-Monday, June 14, 2010		Atlanta, GA	LWVUS National Convention. Delegates from all local leagues gather to discuss plans for the next two years of studies and action.
Wednesday, August 18, 2010	6:00 pm	8706 Manchester Road, Suite 104 Saint Louis, MO 63144	Board of Directors Meeting - STL and IS. Meetings are open to membership and the public.
Saturday, August 21, 2010	10 AM	Crown Plaza Hotel	Equality Day Brunch. The Missouri Women's Network is hosting the 23rd Annual Equality Day Brunch to celebrate the 90th anniversary of women getting the vote. Presentations will include election and legislative issues, political action information, awards and women's equity. The event will be held at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Clayton, in the Crystal Ballroom. For further information call 314-831-5359.
Thursday, August 26, 2010	5:30 - 8:00 pm	YWCA Phyllis Wheatley Heritage Center.	EQUITY DAY CELEBRATION. The League and the YWCA Metro St. Louis are co-sponsoring an event on August 26th, the actual date the 19th amendment was ratified. The celebration will take place at the YWCA Phyllis Wheatley Heritage Center. Anna Eleanor Roosevelt is the featured speaker, with additional presentations with a local emphasis also planned. More information will be presented in the July In League Reporter.
September 2010-October 2010			Candidate Forums. Sign Up Here to help staff the LWV Information Service Candidates Forums for various races in the area. Training is available upon request. Candidate Forum Schedule
September 2010-October 2010			Candidate Forums. Sign Up Here to help staff the LWV Information Service Candidates Forums for various races in the area. Training is available upon request. Candidate Forum Schedule
Monday, September 6, 2010	7:30 am - 2 pm	University City Loop	Tailgate Sale. The St. Louis League`s Annual "League in the Loop" Tailgate Sale is fast approaching. The sale takes place - RAIN or SHINE - on Monday, Labor Day, September 6, 2010, at 6655 Delmar. YOU CAN HELP MAKE IT THE BEST SALE WE EVER HAD YOU CAN VOLUNTEER TIME TO HELP WITH THE SALE YOU CAN DONATE ITEMS TO THE SALE FOR OUR BOOTH WE NEED LOTS OF ITEMS FOR THE LEAGUE BOOTH. Sale will run from 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. So now is the perfect time to clean out those closets, the basement, and the garage and donate your unwanted items to the League.
Wednesday, September 8, 2010	12:30 pm	LWV St Louis Office 8706 Manchester Road, Ste 104 St Louis, MO 63144 314-961-6869	Civil Discussion Planning.
Thursday, September 9, 2010	10:30 am	Cape Albeon Dining Room	Health Care Committee. The Health Care Committee will meet on September 9th to plan our program for the coming year. Meeting will be held at Cape Albeon in the family dining room at 10:30am. Directions: From Highway 270 and Dougherty Ferry take Dougherty Ferry Rd. west, cross Big Bend and continue to Lake Bend Drive. Turn left and you are there. Or call Katharine Kilpatric @ 636.861.7148 if you need help.
Friday, September 10, 2010	10 am	County Library Headquarters	International Relations Committee. The International Relations Committee meeting will be on September 10 at 10am at the County Library Headquarters Building. Our subject of study for 2010-2011 is China. Judith Smart, Chair
Tuesday, September 14, 2010	5:30 pm	LWV STL Office 8706 Manchester Road, Ste. 104 St Louis, MO 63144 314-961-6869	EQ Committee. The next meeting of the EQ committee will be September 14th at the League Office at 5:30 pm. Dessert will be provided. Consider joining the EQ Committee. Do not have time for EQ Committee, but are still interested in Environmental Issues? You can help the EQ committee by serving as a resource or liaison + contact Mickey to find out how you can assist. The Topic for this year will be Environmental Quality and Sustainability. How can we as individuals work to decrease our use of limited resources? What can we do to decrease our carbon footprint? Mickey Croyle, Chair
Wednesday, September 15, 2010	6:00 pm	8706 Manchester Road, Suite 104 Saint Louis, MO 63144	Board of Directors Meeting - STL and IS. Meetings are open to membership and the public.
Wednesday, September 22, 2010	5: 30 pm	Pasta House Banquet Room	Kickoff Dinner. LWV FALL KICKOFF!! Wednesday, September 22 JOIN US FOR AN EVENING OF CONVERSATION, GOOD FOOD, AND IMPORTANT DISCUSSION !! Dr. Terry Jones from UMSL & Ms. Amy Blouin, from the MO Budget Project Presenting a `Listen & Learn' talk about Missouri's dollars & cents. We will meet at The Pasta House Banquet Room 8213 Delmar Boulevard,63124 314.991.2022 Wednesday, September 22, 2010!!! 5:30 pm Cash Bar 6:00 pm Pasta Festa $23.00 7:00 pm Program
Friday, September 24, 2010	7:00 -9:00 pm	Forest Park Community College Theater 5600 Oakland Saint Louis, MO 63110	US House of Representatives District 3 Candidate Forum. The League of Women Voters of St. Louis is moderating a public forum for candidates running for the U.S. Third Congressional District. Forest Park Community College and its student group, Phi Theta Kappa, will co-sponsor the forum with the League of Women Voters. The public will have the opportunity to learn more about the candidates seeking election in the U.S. Third Congressional District by hearing them speak and answer questions in a public forum. The candidates are Russ Carnahan (Democrat), Ed Martin (Republican), Steven Hedrick (Libertarian), and Nicholas Ivanovich (Constitution). Carnahan, Martin and Ivonovich have confirmed their intent to attend the forum.
Sunday, September 26, 2010	7:00 -9:00 pm	Arnold Recreation Center Gymnasium 1695 MO State Road Arnold, MO 63010	US House of Representatives District 3 Candidate Forum. The League of Women Voters of St. Louis is moderating a public forum for candidates running for the U.S. Third Congressional District. The Arnold Recreation Center and the League will co-sponsor the forum. The public will have the opportunity to learn more about the candidates seeking election in the U.S. Third Congressional District by hearing them speak and answer questions in a public forum. The candidates are Russ Carnahan (Democrat), Ed Martin (Republican), Steven Hedrick (Libertarian), and Nicholas Ivanovich (Constitution). Carnahan, Martin and Ivonovich have confirmed their intent to attend the forum.
Thursday, October 7, 2010	12:30 pm	LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF ST. LOUIS 8706 Manchester Road, Ste. 104, St. Louis, MO 63144 314.961.6869 http://www.lwvstl.org	Civility Committee. Civil Discussion in an Uncivil Time: We are moving forward with plans for a two-session workshop early in 2011. The committee is at work on all of the arrangements and is enthusiastically planning this event. Our next meeting is October 7th at 12:30 at the League office. If you are interested in being part of this excitingly Civility project, call Nancy Miller at 636.529.0474 or email at njsmill@yahoo.com
Saturday, October 9, 2010	9 am - 4 pm	Delmar Loop	Annual Book Sale. BOOK SALE !! The book sale is scheduled for Saturday, October 9 with a rain date of October 16, in the Loop. We did get rained on last year. If you have books, you may bring them to Elise at 314.725.4829 or to Barbara at 314. 962.2821.
Saturday, October 9, 2010	10 am	Cape Albeon	Health Care Committee and International Relations Committee. Two of the League's committees, Health Care and International Relations, are working together to bring members a presentation on obstetric fistula. We encourage all members to join us on Saturday morning, October 9, at 10 a.m. to hear Dr. Lewis Wall, a renowned authority on the subject. Dr. Wall, an ob-gyn at Washington University, is building a hospital in Danja, Niger. In addition to repairing fistulas, the hospital will also organize outreach efforts to promote maternal health and reduce deaths in childbirth. Fistula has been labeled the forgotten international women's health and human rights problem. To quote Nicholas Kristof in an op-ed in the NY Times: "This is a childbirth injury, often suffered by a teenager in Africa or Asia whose pelvis is not fully grown. She suffers obstructed labor, has no access to a C-section, and endures internal injuries that leave her incontinent.... She stinks. She becomes a pariah." The meeting will be held on the third floor of Cape Albeon, located at 3390 Lake Bend Drive, Valley Park, at 10 a.m. on October 9th. (Take Big Bend west to Dougherty Ferry, turn left, or take 270 to the Dougherty Ferry exit, follow Dougherty Ferry west past Big Bend and then left on Lake Bend.) Contact Persons: Katharine Kilpatric (636.861.7148) Health Care Chair, Judith Smart (314.846.5927), International Relations Chair, or Lolly Wehrli (636.861.0287).
Saturday, October 9, 2010	10:30 am	TRINITY CHURCH Saturday, October 9 Euclid and Washington	St Louis City Unit: Topic: Ballot Initiatives. 10:30 a.m. Contact: Betty Ann Gilbert314.353.2000 or Kathleen Farrell 314.773.2876
Tuesday, October 19, 2010	7 - 8:30pm	Kirkwood Baptist Church, 211 North Woodlawn, Kirkwood MO 63122.	Lavender-Stream Forum. Deb Lavender Rick Stream The candidate forum is scheduled for Tuesday, October 19th from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. at the Kirkwood Baptist Church, 211 North Woodlawn, Kirkwood MO 63122. The forum is sponsored by the League of Women Voters of St. Louis and the Community for Understanding and Hope. The November elections are right around the corner, and the League has been asked to coordinate and moderate numerous Candidate Forums. The League has a rich tradition of providing this non-partisan education service to the community. In order to continue this tradition, we need volunteers to serve as Moderators, Timers, and Card Collectors. Please check with Doris Buzzell for volunteer opportunities. You can contact her at: telephone (314.966.8425) or email Doris at dbuzzell4@charter.net Thank you to all who have volunteered for previous Forums, and who are willing to help during this 2010 Fall Season. Pat Jones

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