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SEPTEMBER
Electricity in Arkansas: A Rapidly Evolving Issue
When: Wednesday, September 23, 5:30-6:00PM membership party; 6:00-8:00PM program.
Where: Fayetteville Public Library.
A panel of experts will discuss the electrical power dilemma facing Arkansas and ratepayers, including the proposed SWEPCO rate increase and developing energy efficiency in Arkansas. Hoyt Purvis, University of Arkansas journalism professor, will serve as moderator of a distinguished panel: Sandra Byrd, VP, Strategic Affairs, Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corporation and former chair of the Arkansas Public Service Commission; Nicholas Brown, President and CEO of Southwest Power Pool, Inc.; Ken Smith, Executive Director of Audubon Arkansas, an organization involved in the lawsuit over the J.W.Turk, Jr. coal-fired plant; and Eddie Moore, an attorney working with Audubon on electric efficiency and ratepayers issues and representing the Arkansas Public Policy Panel on energy issues during the 2009 legislative session. For additional information, view the flyer and resources.
This is also a special LWVWC membership invitation event. Come early, 5:30 to 6:00, for refreshments and visit the membership table before the program for more information

OCTOBER
Transitions from Foster Care to Adulthood
When: Wednesday, October 14, 11:30AM-1:00PM.
Where: Washington Regional Education Center at Pat Walker Center for Seniors, 12 E. Appleby Rd., Fayetteville.
Panelists will discuss Arkansas's Foster Youth Transition Plan--improvements and remaining problems.
Expert panalists are Cecile Blucker, Director, Division of Children and Family Services, DHS; John Zalenski, Assistant Director of DHS Children and Family Services; Toma Whitlock, Manager of Transitional Services for Youth, CFS, DHS; and Becky Shaffer, Founder of Saving Grace, a program for transitional foster youth. View flyer.
Attendees are welcome to bring a sack lunch.

NOVEMBER
Movie: Split Estate
When: Saturday, November 7, 12:00 noon.
Where: Fayetteville Continuing Education Center on the square (also known as the Global Campus).
View a documentary showing the impact of gas drilling on communities and individuals.
For additional information, see the Nov./Dec. 2009 Voter.

Legislative Luncheon
When: Monday, November 23, 11:30AM-1:00PM.
Where: Washington Regional Education Center at Pat Walker Center for Seniors, 12 E. Appleby Rd., Fayetteville.
Get to know your legislative leaders.
A delicious catered lunch will be available for those of you who make a reservation by November 18th. For $10 you will have a choice of either a garlic and herb chicken quiche or a spinach quiche, with a mixed green salad, a drink and a desert. To reserve your lunch, phone Bettie Lu Lancaster, 521-4069, by November 18th.
For additional information, see the Nov./Dec. 2009 Voter.
Article

DECEMBER
Holiday Social
When: Monday, December 14, 7:00-8:30PM.
Where: Karen Rollet-Crocker's home, 951 N. Pembroke Rd., Fayetteville.
Bring a favorite party snack to share.

Foster Care
When: Wednesday, December 16, 6:30-8:30PM.
Where: Washington Regional Education Center at Pat Walker Center for Seniors, 12 E. Appleby Rd., Fayetteville.
League members will arrive at a consensus on issues relating to transition to foster care. Please review these resources before the meeting.

JANUARY
Fireside Chat on Health Care Reform
When: Wednesday, January 20, 6:30-8:30PM.
Where: Washington Regional Education Center at Pat Walker Center for Seniors, 12 E. Appleby Rd., Fayetteville.
Robert B. Leflar, Professor of Law, and Hershey Garner, J.D., M.D., will facilitate the discussion. Resources for the meeting, including text of the bills passed by the House and Senate, summaries of them, and analyses by Professor Leflar, are here.

FEBRUARY
Washington County Issues
When: Wednesday, February 17, 6:30-8:30PM.
Where: Washington Regional Education Center at Pat Walker Center for Seniors, 12 E. Appleby Rd., Fayetteville.
Marilyn Edwards, Washington County Judge, will speak on issues affecting Washington County. Ms. Edwards, the first female judge for Washington County, will speak for a short time and then take questions from the audience.
Articles (nwaonline.com--subscription required) to consult include: profile (12/06/2009) and foreclosures (1/14/2010).

Film Iron Jawed Angels to Kick Off Women's History Month
When: Saturday, February 27, 2010, 11:00AM and 4:00PM.
Where: Shiloh Museum of Ozark History, 118 W. Johnson Avenue, Springdale.
Fayetteville Business and Professional Women once again are sponsoring free movie viewings of Iron Jawed Angels. For more information contact Becky Morehouse at 479-601-1443 or faybpw@hotmail.com.

Transportation Forum
When: Sunday, February 28, 2:00-4:30PM.
Where: Fayetteville Public Library Walker Room.
The League of Women Voters of Washington County will co-sponsor a Transportation Forum with the City of Fayetteville. For more information, see the Jan./Feb. 2010 Voter.

MARCH
President of the League of Women Voters of the United States to Speak in Little Rock
When: Monday, March 1, 2010, at 12:00PM.
Where: University of Arkansas Clinton School of Public Service (Sturgis Hall).
Mary Wilson, 17th President of the League of Women Voters of the United States (LWVUS) will speak on "2010: A Year of Celebration and Climate Concerns." LWVUS is celebrating 90 years of advocacy and public policy work and currently focusing on environmental concerns.

90th Anniversary Celebration of the League of Women Voters and Women's Right to Vote
When: Tuesday, March 2, 2010, at 11:15AM.
Where: Arkansas State Capitol Rotunda, Little Rock.
In honor of all the women and men who fought for women's right to vote, citizens will celebrate 90 years of accomplishments in Arkansas and throughout the nation. With a proclamation from Governor Mike Beebe, the League will honor the memory of suffragette Florence Lee Brown Cotnam and her wise words to legislators throughout the country to gain women's right to vote. A photograph of suffragettes of Arkansas on the stairs of the Capitol in 1920 will be placed on display for students who visit the Capitol to view during the month of March.
Come share in the celebration of our remarkable past and hopeful future. All of us treasure the right to vote and the value that the League of Women Voters offers to citizens to become informed voters.
The League of Women Voters of Pulaski County is organizing a dinner at Lilly's Dim Sum on Monday night to fellowship with President Wilson (see above). If you are interested in dining with them (at your own expense), please let Nell Matthews (nellirene@hotmail.com), President, LWVPC, know by Friday, February 26. For additional information, contact Mary Alice Serafini at 479 466-1624 or ma@maspeaks.com.

Local Program Planning
When: March 17, 6:00-8:30PM.
Where: Barbara Taylor's home, 1599 W. Halsell, Fayetteville.
Be sure to read the Program for Action before the meeting.
For more information, see the March Voter.

Women in History Banquet
When: Monday, March 29, 6:00PM.
Where: Clarion Inn, Fayettevill.
Women who have made significant contributions to the local community will be honored. This year's honorees are Bonnie Cook, Denise Garner, Donna Stjerna, Dolores Stamps, and Doris Cassidy.
Tickets are $20.00 and need to be purchased by Monday, March 22. They are available by calling Mary Bess Mulhollan at 442-7333, or e-mailing at marybess@cox.net. Sponsoring organizations include LWVWC, Altrusa, AAUW, BPW, and NOW.

APRIL
Transportation Alternatives
When: Wednesday, April 21, 6:30-8:30PM.
Where: Washington Regional Education Center at Pat Walker Center for Seniors, 12 E. Appleby Rd., Fayetteville.
Panelists include Gary DalPorto, Planning and Program Team Leader for the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Arkansas Division; Andrew Brewer, a transportation planning engineer for the Arkansas Highway and Transportation Department; Jeff Hawkins, Executive Director of the Northwest Arkansas Regional Planning Commission; and Keith Jones, Vice President/Regional Transit Manager from URS Corporation and a former Executive Director and General Manager of the Central Arkansas Transit Authority (CAT). For more information: press release -- flyer. Article.

Candidate Forums for the May 18 Primaries and Judicial Elections
Where: The forums will be held at the City of Fayetteville City Council Room.
When: Friday, April 23 at noon,
Arkansas House of Representatives District 92 Democratic candidates,
Bill Ramsey and Greg Leding.
When: Monday April 26, 1:00PM
Circuit Judge, Division 7,
Gary Carson, Charles Duell, Joanna Taylor and Steve Zega.
When: Monday April 26, 2:30PM
Circuit Judge, Division 5,
Marsha Woodruff and Beth Storey Bryan.
Article on District 92 forum.
Article on judicial forums.

League of Women Voters of Arkansas Council
When: Saturday, April 24, 10AM-3PM.
Where: Central Arkansas Library System, Cox Creative Center, 2nd Floor, 120 Commerce Street, Little Rock, AR 72201.
For more information, see the April/May Voter.

MAY
Annual Meeting and Potluck
When: Thursday, May 20, 6:00PM.
Where: First United Presbyterian Church, Witherspoon Hall,
695 E. Calvin St., Fayetteville.
Speaker: Jeannie Whayne, Professor of History at the University of Arkansas, will speak on "Black Women in the Civil Rights Movement in Arkansas." We will also honor Marion Orton for her many years of service.
Potluck dinner. Bring a covered dish to share.
Plates, silverware, and drinks will be provided.

JUNE