Making Democracy Work

Because Democracy is not a Spectator Sport

The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan political organization encouraging the informed and active participation of citizens in government. It influences public policy through education and advocacy.

PLEASE JOIN US DECEMBER 11 FOR A HOLIDAY DINNER BUFFET!

Wednesday, December 11, 6:00pm Pasquale Rulli's - 904 Division Street, Mishawaka

Cost is $9.75 plus drinks, tip, and desert, if desired. for the above buffet.

Please RSVP by Friday, December 6, to Geri Pawelski - gpawelski@comcast.net or 574-621-0121.

Each year, we select an organization to support with donations during our holiday gathering. This year, we have selected STONE SOUP COMMUNITY, and our dinner speaker will be Executive Director Linda Jung-Zimmerman. Stone Soup Community provides crisis and long-term services in St. Joseph County, and describes its mission this way:

  • Stone Soup Community accompanies people on their journey to stability.
  • Stone Soup Community is a community, both in practice and in name.
  • Animated by personal faith and fellowship, the community is visionary, seeing a future in which all people and families can tend to their own needs and recognize their own gifts to share with the community.
  • The community is passionate, believing that everyone has a contribution to make in this world.

Learn more about Stone Soup Community at: http://www.stonesoupcommunity.org

Lunch with the League - Lonnie Douglas on Human Rights -- December 13

Executive Director of the South Bend Human Rights Commission joins us with an update on the status of human rights.

Friday, December 13
South Bend Chocolate Café
122 S. Michigan St., South Bend
Speaker begins at 12:00 noon
Come as early as 11:30 A.M. to order lunch
This event is free and open to the public

2013 Fall Friend-Raiser A Big Success - Check Back Soon for Photos

2013 Fall Friend-Raiser October 16 6pm 217 S. Michigan South Bend

October 16, 2013 - 6pm - 217 S. Michigan - South Bend
A casual event with

Light refreshments
Beverages, including wine
Good conversation
Silent Auction
Music by a Fischoff Quartet

Congratulations to Jack Colwell, who will be awarded the League's first annual Making Democracy Work Award.

Please join us as we share and support the work of the League of Women Voters of the South Bend Area.

Annual Business Meeting Held June 26

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LWVSBA took care of business at its Annual Meeting on June 26.

• Lisa Plencner was awarded the first annual LWVSBA Maud Wood Park award, recognizing Lisa's service to the League and advancement of civic education. Congratulations, Lisa

• Penny Hughes was presented with a certificate and letter from LWVUS, commemorating 50 years of League membership

• The annual election was held. Officers and directors for 2013-2014 are:

Geri Pawelski, president (2015)
Lisa Plencner, first vice president (2015)
Elizabeth Bennion, second vice president (2015)
Glenda Rae Hernandez, treasurer (2015)
Nancy Johnson, secretary (2015)

Amanda Ceravolo, director (2015)
Kelly Sanford, director (2015)
Marti Heline, director (2015)
Sady Garcia, director (2015
John Hagen (2014)
Jill Tulchinsky (2014)
Melanie Smith-Guilluame, nominating chair (2014)

Did you know . . . The LWV South Bend Area

★ Visits area high schools to register voters - 1077 in 2012!
★ Registers new voters at local events - at least 40 events since 2008
★ Sponsors candidate debates and forums before every election
★ Organized and cosponsored B Green to Save Green, an environmental education program for low-income families
★ Hosts Lunch with the League, a monthly public event featuring a talk by local leaders, followed by discussion
★ Provides voter information at the community events such as the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day celebration and Michiana Monologues
★ Hosts Evening with the League, a monthly gathering of members and friends
★ Sponsors public forums on topics of community interest such as the Property Tax Cap Constitutional Amendment, Redistricting, and Economic Development in our area

Want to learn more? Contact us at league@lwvsouthbend.org today.

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Meetings are held on the fourth Wednesday of each month (except June, July, and August) at 5:30 pm at St Joseph County Public Library, Main Street, Downtown South Bend. Free Parking. Guests are welcome.Facebook