VIDEO RECORDINGS OF LEAGUE MEETINGS
Several of our events have been video recorded by dedicated League members and posted on our "League of Women Voters of Berrien" YouTube Channel. To reach that channel and see a complete listing of the video recordings, click here.
The following events are among those that have been video recorded:
April 14, 2025 - LWVBCC Town Hall featuring Berrien County Heath Officer Guy Miller presenting the "Joys and Challenges of Running a County Health Department in 2025". To view the recording of the presentation Click Here
November 14, 2024 - LWVBCC presentation on "Election and Implications for Foreign Policy" by Ambassador John R. Nay. To view the recording of this presentation Click here - Passcode is - s*704J^Y.
Recording Summary
LWVCC discussed the potential impact of President Trump's foreign policy on international relations, particularly with regards to the US's relationships with its neighbors, Canada, Mexico, and Cuba, as well as the geopolitical implications of the US election on NATO and Russia. They also touched on the ongoing issues between China and the 9-dash line in the South China Sea, the challenges and potential solutions for the US-Israel relationship, and the accomplishments of the previous administration in foreign affairs. Lastly, they discussed the influence of ambassadors, the potential effects of Elon Musk's satellite control over Taiwan and Ukraine, and the potential economic consequences of tariffs.
September 19, 2024 - LWVBCC Town Hall on "Christian Nationalism and Its Impact on Politics & Religion". Interfaith Action of SW Michigan was a cosponsor of this event. Presenters were Clark Gilpin, Dean Emeritus, University of Chicago Divinity School, and the Rev. Jeffrey Hubers, Senior Pastor, First Congregational UCC, St. Joseph, MI. To view the recording of the presentation Click here
June 20, 2024 - LWVBCC Annual Dinner Meeting - This recording has sound issues. To view the recording of the presentation Click here
Jun 20, 2024 - LWVBCC Annual Dinner Meeting Speaker - David Campbell, the Packey J. Dee Professor of American Democracy at the University of Notre Dame and the director of the Notre Dame Democracy Initiative, presentation on two trend: the rise in tide of secularization and the growing prominence of Christian Nationalism . This recording also has sound issues. To view the recording of the presentation Click here
May 28, 2024 - Dr. Larry Feldman adjunct professor at LMC, member of the Race Relations Council, presents "Berrien County Jail Study Results". Click here
July 31, 2023 -- Arthur Hirsch presents how our Favorite Natural Resource (Lake Michigan) can be preserved and protected before it's too late.
Microplastics in the Great Lakes is an emerging water quality issue that has a huge potential of impacting human health and the aquatic environment. It has been estimated that microplastics are consumed by the US population at a rate of 5 grams per week -- the weight of a credit card. Microplastics are an emerging water quality problem in theGreat Lakes and affect our quality of life and threaten our state economy and our valuable water resources. Art Hirsch Is a former environmental consultant with over 30 years of experience.
June 22, 2023 -- Ken James speaks at the League's annual dinner meeting on May 23, 2023, at the Tower Hill Conference Center, Sawyer MI. James is the Chief Diversity Officer for Muskegon Community College.
To view the recording of the presentation click here.
May 23, 2023 -- Marcy Hamilton, Deputy Executive Director and Senior Planner for the Southwest Michigan Planning Commission, introduces viewers to the watersheds of Berrien and Cass Counties and discusses projects designed to protect and improve local water resources.
To view the recording of the presentation click here.
March 21, 2019 -- John Austin, Director of Michigan Economic Center and past member and president of Michigan Board of Education, addresses this question: How can Michigan and the Midwest grow new businesses and jobs in today's economic reality?
To view the recording of the presentation click here.
October 11, 2018 -- Paula Manley, LWVMI, discusses the pros and cons of ballot proposals that will be on the ballot in November.
To view the recording of the presentation click here.
July 11, 2018 -- Margaret Leary, LWVMI, addresses the history and consequences of gerrymandering in Michigan.
To view the recording of the presentation, click here.
May 15, 2018 -- Chris Thomas, who for 36 years served as Michigan's Director of Elections, speaks on Michigan's decentralized election administration system, the security of election administration programs, best practices for training and managing election day workers, and what citizens can do to enhance ballot security and much more.
To view the recording of the presentation click here
February 21, 2018 -- Linda Strohl, Exec. Dir., Senior Nutrition Services, Meals on Wheels, discusses their role in southwestern Michigan and the services they provide which have far-reaching benefits for a wide variety of citizens -- especially senior citizens.
To view the recording of the presentation click here.
October 5, 2017 -- Hon. Charles T. LaSata, Presiding Judge, Berrien County, Michigan, leads a public forum on "Specialty Courts in Berrien County--Healing Victims and Offenders." The forum, sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Berrien and Cass Counties (LWVBCC).
To view the recording of the presentation click here
March 17, 2017 -- Carl Macpherson, new Public Defender in Berrien County, Michigan, describes his background, the birth of his organization and how it fits with our local judicial system.
To view the recording of the presentation click here
VIDEO RECORDINGS OF CANDIDATE FORUMS
Candidate Forums for State and Local Office
Debate between candidates for Michigan House District 59 https://youtu.be/VWlJCR22gPU
Candidates for Three Oaks Trustees (https://youtu.be/7IuJslm9TuQ)
House Districts 78 and 79 Forum Video https://youtu.be/JszbeDoOszc
House District 59 Forum Video https://youtu.be/zPdaZmtUMuY
43rd Judicial Circuit Court Forum Video https://youtu.be/c4Q1RcJJnkM
Niles Mayor Forum Video https://youtu.be/p8jt65gV8Xk
