President’s Letter - February 2024

President’s Letter - February 2024

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League Leaders and Members:

February is an important month for the League. February 14th marks the 104th birthday of the League of Women Voters. Celebrate the League’s 104 years of accomplishment by joining a national discussion hosted by LWVUS on Empowering Our Democracy in 2024, focusing on the power of voters, especially young voters. This event will be live-streamed on Facebook Live on February 14th from 8:30 – 9:30 am (PT). Register here.

As mentioned in January, we have scheduled our Program Planning/General Membership meeting for Saturday, February 10, 2024, from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm at the Pleasant Hill Community Center. This will be a hybrid meeting, both in-person and on Zoom. It will focus on LWV Diablo Valley’s Program Priorities for the next fiscal year as well as what we will recommend to LWVUS for their convention in June. In the League, members decide where and how we will focus our resources – time, money, and reputation. Please plan to attend our meeting on the 10th – register here for location and Zoom details. We need your ideas!

February is Black History Month, a time to reflect and celebrate Black history, as well as recognize the contributions of Black activists who have helped power our democracy. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion should always be a part of our efforts as we continue to build a League that is representative of an inclusive democracy.
 
We will have our monthly no-host LWVDV luncheon on February 14th (the League birthday!) at Bar Camino in Walnut Creek, starting at 11:30 a.m. Other important February dates include:
  • 19: President’s Day 
  • 27: Anniversary of SCOTUS upholding the 19th Amendment 
In addition to Black History Month, the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors is declaring February to be Civil Grand Jury Awareness Month. The Civil Grand Jury actively investigates local government and is accepting applications for the 2024-25 term through March 24, 2024 – check it out.
 
Happy Valentine’s Day and as always, thank you for your support!
 
Anne Granlund, President
Kathy Gallagher, Vice President

 

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