Message from the President

August 2007

Dear Fellow Leaguers,

 

The heat of summer is with us, but many tasks are being accomplished all the same. Input from our members has provided our calendar for the current year, and seen at least two efforts make progress.

 

Elsewhere in this issue of VOTER you will find a report on the first meeting of our water study committee.  Sandy Tracy, director for program, has scheduled the next meeting for this study on Sept. 5 at the Harford Library Aberdeen Branch.  Water will become an important factor as BRAC transfers from Fort Monmouth, N.J. occur over the next several years.  As a voice for public interest and truthful disclosure to current and future residents, it is important that we research the best available information and disseminate it.

 

Through the efforts of Sandy Tracy, Ron Henry, Carole DeRan, Ann Hughes, Gail Isennock, and Carole Conors (who brought the LWV banner) at the Big M flea market, our League has also begun to achieve our goal of self-funding.  The flea market netted us just over $50.00, thanks to the donation of our participation fee by one of our members.  Watch your email for future requests for flea market items as we may participate in other similar events.  Not only does this help raise needed funds, it also gets the LWV's name before the public, and offers an opportunity to register voters and potentially obtain more members.

 

Just after our next Board and Membership meeting on Aug. 20, we have scheduled a voter registration with available information booklets.  This will take place at the Edgewood Area of APG at a meeting of the MD Tri-county Chapter of Federally Employed Women.

 

In September our meeting will include selecting legislative priorities for the 2008 MD General Assembly, so while you enjoy your summer fun, please think about what we need to propose as input to the state league regarding priorities.

 

The pace of summer may be slower, but our brains are just as active, so let's use this time to advance the plans we've selected for the League year.

 

Eileen