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Show DEAR MEMBERS & FRIENDS OF LWV: defense spending. Increasing the supply of affordable, quality child care and housing and preventing the contamination of ground and surface water and air by toxic, hazardous and radioactive pollutants are the goals of the other two campaigns. According to the Utah League of Women Voters President, Jill Lesh, "the League's priorities are timely and critical and enable the organization to continue to make a real difference in the lives of people in Utah, the United States and the world. The League's calm, reasoned and nonpartisan approach to issues is needed here--and we are excited about taking on the challenge." Colorado Congresswoman, Pat Schroeder, a convention keynote speaker, applauded the League's dedication to informing the American electorate. "A democracy only works if you take the time to understand it," Schroeder noted. Recognizing the League's 60-year history of sponsoring candidate debates for all levels of government, Schroeder added: "Presidential politics should be about issues rather than personalities. In the 1980's, we've changed the notion of leadership; a politician is now a person who reads a poll. That's why what you do with presidential debates is so important." Other League convention speakers included Assistant Secretary of State Rozanna Ridgway, a central player in the recent efforts to achieve an INF Treaty in Moscow, and former Federal Reserve Chairman Paul Volcker. Volcker currently chairs the National Commission on Public Service. a privatelyfunded organization dedicated to rebuilding respect for public service careers. "Your purpose has been promoting better government," noted Volcker. "That's what we are all about, too." "Reaching New Heights: The Power to Change" was the theme of the League's biennial convention, which included a series of leadership development workshops and a presentation by Nancy Austin, co-author of A Passjon for Excellence- The Please join us for a pleasant summer evening on August 13, 1988, at 7:00 p.m. until ??? at Nancy and George Melling's beautiful home. We plan to renew old acquaintances, meet new people and enjoy ourselves with delicious food and drink. We also need to raise funds to help with our election year activities which include registering voters, organizing candidate debates, educating the public and supporting nonpartisan issues. So if you can't attend our summer party, we would greatly appreciate your donation. A buffet dinner will be served from 7:00 to 9:00 with a cash bar available. A donation of $25.00 per person for dinner. As parking is limited, we will help you arrange for car pooling if you will let us know your plans by calling Nanette Benowitz at 2783324. Please plan to relax and enjoy the evening with us, and you may want to bring swimming gear for a dip in the pool. The address is 3081 Whitewater Drive, which isn't hard to find if you follow the map on the front of this issue. We'll have a few signs posted which should help you find the way. It will help us plan the menu if you will let us know how many will be coming with you by August 6th. Call Sandy at 272-8683 to R.S.V.P. WE'RE LOOKING FORWARD TO SEEING YOU ON AUGUST 13TH !!!! LOCAL MEMBERS HELP DETERMINE LWV PRIORITIES AT 38TH ANNUAL NATIONAL CONVENTION Utah delegates were among the 1,200 nationwide who chose Campaign for a Safer World, Child Care and Housing and Tackling Toxics as the three national priorities for the League of Women Voters of the United States for the next two years. the decision was made at the League's 38th National Convention held recently in Denver, Colorado. Utah was represented by 11 voting delegates: Jill Lesh, Martha Bramlett and Sandy Peck from the State League, Stephanie Loker and Sharon Walkington (Salt Lake Delegates), Rebekah Alpisa (Cache County), Linda Clark (Utah County), and Lucy Valerio (Weber County). Nine observers also attended: Sheryl Gillilan, Judi Short, Madge Fairbanks, Harrison Cooper, Max Shifrer, Terri McCulloch, Beverly Elder, Georgia Yardley and Dionne Halverson. The Campaign for a Safer World unites League concerns about arms control, the federal deficit and Salt Lake Voter Leadership Difference. Convention delegates voted to accept national League positions regarding government. international relations, natural resources, social policy, agriculture and child care. The 1988 advocacy agenda and citizen education priorities were set, and study grants were approved for a wide range of issues. Caucuses and workshops were held to inform and train local League members nationwide. The convention also included gala receptions and tours, providing a lighter note and relief from the hard work involved with each agenda item. Mary Plumb - Grand C aunty LWV -4- July 1988 |
