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Show PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE Did you see the cartoon depicting a little boy and girl in a heated dispute? The boy is saying to the girl: "Ever since your mom joined the League of Women Voters, think you know all about everything." I doubt that any of us Leaguers feel we are really that omniscient, but all of us, as members of this unique organization, have many opportunities to learn more about government and issues of interest and concern to all citizens than most people do. And Leaguers who read LWV publications and participate in League activities gain more than superficial knowledge gleaned from perusing the papers or watching TV news. We can "read between the lines" of news stories because we have more basic information on the hows and whys of daily events. This occurs through reading our national League publications and attending local League unit meetings because we care what is happening. This month's study on housing problems illustrates a local and national concern that has surfaced once again and must be understood to be solved. Remember that knowledge is power. As Leaguers and as individuals, when we avail ourselves of opportunities to gain in knowledge, we give ourselves power to influence government decisions that can solve problems. So stay informed through LWV. Sharpen your skills. Invite others who respect your point of view to join us. Together we will continue to make a difference in Salt Lake, Utah and the nation. -- STEP1{9l3{J'E EVENTS WHICH MAY BE OF INTEREST 1988-89 WOMEN IN FILM SERIES: ISSUES OF WORK, CAREER AND FAMILY The Women's Issues Committee at Salt Lake Community College is sponsoring a film series with support from the Utah Humanities Resource Center. The 1988-89 series features six films and a panel exhibit that focus on issues of work, career and family. Each film will be introduced and discussed by a humanities scholar. Th is series Is funded by the National and Utah Endowments for the Humanities and is free and open to the public. BLACK WOMEN: ACHIEVEMENT AGAINST THE ODDS <Panel Exhjbit In February} The lives of over 100 American black women who have made contributions in fields as diverse as journalism, dance, government, medicine, labor and sports are featured in panels of illustrations, photographs and text. SEWING WOMAN <Thursday, March 2) An academy award nominee in 1983 for Best Short Documentary, the film is the story of the survival and dreams of first generation Chinese American immigrants. It follows the thoughts and story of Zem Ping Dong, a Chinatown garment worker for over thirty years. Presenter: Dr. Martha Bradley, History, BYU, Parlor A, College Center, Salt Lake Community College, 4600 South Redwood Road. (Films are scheduled for 1:00 to 2:00 with continued discussion to 2:30. For more information, call Janet Felker, 967-4136. Salt Lake Voter -1 - February 1989 |
