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Saturday, September 26, 2009 12 - 2 p.m. Daily Grill
2501 Colorado Ave., Santa Monica, CA 90404

Free underground parking. No validation needed.
Lunch with Mayor Genser. Honorable Mayor Ken Genser has graciously accepted our invitation to discuss the state of our city and issues critical to our community. Hear how we have been impacted by the State budget crisis and the economic downturn. Find out what is being done to replace retiring City Manager Lamont Ewell and Santa Monica Fire Chief Jim Hone. Learn how we are planning for the future.

This event is open to LWV Members, invited guests and the general public. Lunch is $30 per person ($40 at the door) RSVP's are required please respond by September 18, 2009.

Send your check payable to League of Women Voters of Santa Monica to PO BOX 1265, Santa Monica, Ca 90406

For more information please contact Dorothy Ehrhart-Morrison at (310)395-4769 or Ehrhart-morrison_d@smc.edu

Saturday, October 24, 2009 11-2PM 520 17th St. Santa Monica

Home of Mr. & Mrs, Adler
Membership Luncheon. Speaker: SMUSD Superintendent Tim Cuneo will discuss "The State of our Schools"

This is a pot luck lunch please bring bring a salad or dessert to share - RSVPs are required. Guests are welcome.

Contact Peggy Fonkalsrud at 310-394-3079 or email her at mzfonk@aol.com.

Thursday, December 10, 2009 7-9pm WARSZAWA RESTAURANT
1414 Lincoln Blvd.
Santa Monica, CA 90401
***** League Holiday Salon and Fundraiser *****.
Constitutional Reform, Term Limits and Overturning the Two Thirds Majority Required to Pass a State Budget

Guest Speakers Xandra Kayden- LWV California VP and Advocacy Director Jessica Levinson Esq. - Center for Governmental Studies

Join us for some interesting conversation and light refreshments. Tickets $25. Please RSVP by Monday December 6. Mail your check payable to LWVSM P.O. Box 1265 Santa Monica, CA 90406
Download Invite, RSVP Reply Form or LWV Press Release on need for government reform (all in pdf format)

Free Parking on Lincoln Blvd or Santa Monica Blvd or under the Main Library. This event is open to the public.

Saturday, January 9, 2010 1:30pm - 3pm Montana Branch
Santa Monica Public Library
1704 Montana Ave.
Santa Monica, CA 90403
"Polio, The End is Near". Sanda Alcalay - LWV Member and Pacific Palisades Rotary Club President will share with League Members information from The Rotary Club International's Conference in London England titled: "Polio, the End is Near"

"Eradicating polio will be one of the most significant public health accomplishments in history, and we are committed to helping reach that goal with Rotary as one of our key Partners" Bill Gates, Co-chair Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation

League Members, guests and friends, we hoope that you will attend this important meeting to learn the latest information about a disease that we, in the United States thought hand been eradicated.

RSVP's are requested! Please contact Dorothy Ehrhart-Morrison at 310-395-4769 or ehrhart-morrison_d@smc.edu

Sunday, February 14, 2010 All Day Nationwide LWV 90th Birthday - History of League and Securing the Vote. Happy Birthday League of Women Voters! Visit us at http://www.lwv.org for more information. Celebrate by joining League today.
Saturday, April 3, 2010 10 am - 1pm Santa Monica Main Public Library,
Community Room
601 Santa Monica Blvd.,
Santa Monica, CA 90403
"The Politics of Plastics". Panel discussion with special guests from public agencies,government,and business involved with managing plastic waste in the environment.Click here for flyer

Jonathan Bishop: Chief Deputy Director State Water Resources Control Board Richard Bloom: Santa Monica City Council Member, Commissioner for California Coastal Commission, Chair Santa Monica Bay Restoration Commission Sonia Diaz: Legislative Analyst for Heal the BayLisa Foster: Owner/CEO. 1 Bag At A TimeDean Kubani: Senior Environmental Analyst, City of Santa Monica Office of Sustanability and the Environment Coby Skye: Civil Engineer, Los Angeles County Department of Public Works

Tuesday, April 13, 2010 Malibu City Council Election Malibu Malibu City Council Election. View election results at http://www.SmartVoter.org
Wednesday, April 28, 2010 7- 9 pm 428 24th Street, Santa Monica 90402 Women Who Shape Santa Monica. A reception hosted by the League of Women Voters of Santa Monica to honor women whose actions have shaped our city.$20 Donation suggested. Light refreshments will be served. Click here for copy of invite.

This years honorees are: Maggie Hall, Barbara Inatsugu, Iao Katogiri, Betty Mueller and Fran Pavely (represented by Callie Hurd)

RSVP by Tuesday, April 27, to Peggy Fonkalsrud, mzfonk@aol.com

Saturday, May 1, 2010 10 am to 1 pm Montana Branch Public Library
1704 Montana Avenue
Santa Monica, CA
Ballot Measure Briefing on both Upcoming Elections Followed by Action and Advocacy Discussions on Measure A, Proposition 15 and Proposition 16. Flyer
In partnership with Wilmont Neighborhood Coalition, the League of Women Voters of Santa Monica will give in-depth impartial analysis of all ballot measures for the two upcoming elections beginning at 10:30am, Saturday morning.

Proposition 13 - Limits on Property Tax Assessment
Proposition 14 - Participation in Primary Elections
Proposition 15 - California Fair Elections Act
Proposition 16 - Voter Approval for Electricity Providers
Proposition 17 - Auto Insurance Pricing
Measure A - Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District Special Parcel Tax Election

VOTING GUIDES AVAILABLE FOR ALL ATTENDEES AND ONLINE Easy Voter Guide, LWV Pros & Cons for Measure A and LWV Pros & Cons for June 8 Propositions are now posted on this website.

12:00 p.m. Noon - ACTION AND ADVOCACY DISCUSSIONS Representatives from both sides of Measure A have been invited to discuss their positions. Advocates in Support of Proposition 15 and Opposition to Proposition 16 will also present their positions.

Wednesday, June 2, 2010 7-9pm At the home of LWVSM Board Member
Joanne Leavitt.
LWV Santa Monica Board Meeting with New Board Nominees. An opportunity for current LWVSM Board members to meet and share experiences with the 2010-2011 LWVSM Board nominees.

Any current LWV member is welcome to attend. Please call our League phone (310)394-4661 for directions and details.

Thursday, June 3, 2010 6:30-9pm Virgina Avenue Park
The Patio (Bldg C)
Pico Blvd.
Santa Monica, CA
LWV Speakers Bureau Presents the June 8 Propositions. HEAR THE FACTS - ASK THE QUESTIONS

Trained League speakers will provide in-depth,impartial analysis of June 8th Propositions. Proposition 13 - Limits on Property Tax Assessment Proposition 14 - Participation in Primary Elections Proposition 15 - California Fair Elections Act Proposition 16 - Voter Approval for Electricity Providers Proposition 17 - Auto Insurance Pricing

VOTING GUIDES AVAILABLE FOR ALL ATTENDEES AND ONLINE Easy Voter Guide, LWV Pros & Cons for Measure A and LWV Pros & Cons for June 8 Propositions are now posted on this website.

Saturday, June 26, 2010 10 am to 2 pm Montana Avenue Branch Library League of Women Voters of Santa Monica Annual Meeting.
"FROM DOORSTEPS TO CAPITOL STEPS" Join us in electing new officers and setting the program priorities for the next year. To view the Annual Kit click here

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