Your Weekly League Update | Learn how to Register Voters for the May Election
The next training will be Friday, February 18 at 3:30 PM. Contact Anne Duncan for the link.
| Program Briefing -- Health and Employment Issues
for Non-binary And Transgender People
Tuesday March 15, 2022 5:30 PM
https://zoom.us/j/93779674576
Please join us on March 15 for further exploration of the issues faced by non-binary and transgender individuals in health and employment. Our panel includes Marvyn Allen, who some will remember from last fall's program briefing, presenting issues accessing health care, and Ariel DeFazio, an employment attorney, who will talk about what laws protect individuals and what issues remain.
Elsie Haley, Chair, Non-binary/transgender task force |  | | Marvyn Allen, Equity and Training Director, OneColorado |  | | Ariel Defazio, Counsel, Employment Attorney Lowrey, Parady, and Lebsack | | |
Celebrating our Anniversary
On February 16, 1932, the first meeting of what was to become the League of Women Voters of Denver was led by Mrs. Ben Cherrington (Edith Harper Cherrington). See HERE for an extract of minutes from that first meeting.
In honor or this 80th anniversary, the League is holding a party that you don't have to attend! If you would like to honor the LWVD on our 80th anniversary, you can donate HERE. Indicate "non-party" in your donation information. Bobbie Heisterkamp | Would you like to get more involved with the League and share your skills and interests with us?
Consider joining the LWV Denver Board of Directors
It is that time of year again and the Nominating Committee is looking for people willing to join our Board. We are looking for a Membership Chair and a Unit Organization Chair. There is also space available on the Board for a people with organizational skills who would like to serve without a specific area of responsibility (at large members). We would like to encourage newer members who would like to become more involved to consider joining our Board. Want to learn more? Want to put yourself forward? Please call Carla Bennett at 303-757-2930 or email her at CarlaSBennett@gmail.com .
Carla Bennett, Chair, Nominating Committee | Ted Ulrich Memorial Service
A memorial service will be held in honor of Ted Ulrich at First Plymouth Congregational Church, located at 3501 S. Colorado Blvd., Denver, on Saturday, February 19 at 2:00 PM MST/4:00 PM EST. If you plan to attend, please wear an N-95 mask. The memorial service will be live-streamed by our host Church or via zoom. If you wish to have a few words read, please contact Nancy in advance.
| Information from Previous Events | Program Briefing - Suncor Oil Refinery
Tuesday
February 15 2022 5:30 PM
Representative Alex Valdez, Chair of the Colorado House Energy and Environment Committee, and Rebecca Curry, the Colorado Policy Counsel with EarthJustice, presented a very informative briefing on details of air and water quality, the major emitters, and the needed legislation. Look on our website for Becca Curry's slide deck and the YouTube recording which will be posted soon.
Barbara Allen Ford | January 18 Program Briefing - Access to Reproductive Healthcare
Please view the slides prepared by Karen Middleton, President, Cobalt. A YouTube Video is available now.
| Board Briefs - February
The Denver Board met Monday, February 14. Board meetings are open to any member.
•Voter Service has scheduled circulator trainings and are engaged with Front Range Community College to offer registration and voter education.
•Women to Watch, the League's popular biannual celebration of women of significant achievement, will not be held again until 2023.
• The LWV US national convention will be in Denver in June -- they are asking for individuals who can provide space in their homes for individuals attending in person. Let Marge Fisch know if you are willing to host an attendee.
•Montview Presbyterian tells us that the building will re-open in March.
Pam Hovik and Marge Fisch
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Pearlanne Zelarney
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