[LWV] League of Women Voters®
of Wilmette

Past

DateTimePlaceDescription
Tuesday, July 8, 2008 11:30am The home of Dale Cohodes
2531 Kenilworth Avenue
Wilmette, IL 60091
Board Meeting. Board Meeting - Bring Lunch
Thursday, July 10, 2008 12:00pm Home of Mari Terman
941 Sheridan Road
Wilmette, IL 60091
Book Event Luncheon. Summer Book Event Luncheon with book reviews by Roberta Rubin of the Book Stall in Winnetka. Bring salad or dessert for 8 or $5.00. Please RSVP to Cinda Axley at 847-251-4346 or caxley112@comcast.net. This is a great opportunity to introduce a friend to the Wilmette League.
Friday, July 11, 2008-Saturday, July 12, 2008 9:00am-4:00pm Downtown Wilmette League of Women Voters' Table at the Wilmette Sidewalk Sale. The League of Women Voters of Wilmette will provide information for voters at the annual Wilmette Sidewalk Sale.
Thursday, July 31, 2008 7:00pm Wilmette Public Library
1242 Wilmette Avenue
Wilmette, IL 60091
Dessert and Dialogue with Julie Hamos. An opportunity to enjoy dessert and a lively discussion led by Julie Hamos, the Illinois State Representative from the 18th District. She will describe the successful caompaign leading to the passage of the Transportation Bill by the Illinois Legislature. How we can apply the lessons learned to other crucial issues will be the subject of the discussion that follows. This event is co-sponsored by the Wilmette, Winnetka/Northfield/Kenilworth and Evanston Leagues of Women Voters.
Tuesday, August 5, 2008 6:00pm Ravinia, Highland Park, Illinois Chicago Symphony Orchestra - 50 Years of Perlman. Itzhak Perlman celebrates the 50th anniversary of his U.S. debut by playing the Beethoven violin concerto. Janes Conlon conducts the CSO. Meet on the steps of the Martin Theater at 6:00pm. If you arrive late call Judy Mandel on her cell phone to find out the location of the Leaguers on the Lawn: 847-828-7106. (CSO at 8:00pm.) Bring your dinner, wine, chair etc or bring $$$ to fulfill your gastronomic desires. Questions between now and then? Contact Libby Bankoff, president@lwvwilmette.org or 847-256-7509.
Thursday, August 7, 2008 2:00pm The home of Beth Nyhan
2624 Blackhawk Road
Wilmette, IL 60091
Board Meeting.
Sunday, August 10, 2008 1:00pm The home of Dorothy Speidel
1535 Elmwood
Wilmette, IL 60091
Brunch and Block Museum Tour: Design in the Age of Darwin: from William Morris to Frank Lloyd Wright. Enjoy brunch at the home of Dorothy Speidel, then tour the exhibit at the Block: Design in teh Age of Darwin: From William Morris to Frank Lloyd Wright (tour by Dorothy, who is a docent.) R.S.V.P. to Dorothy - d-speidel@northwestern.edu or 847-989-4716
Thursday, September 11, 2008 1:00pm The home of
Deena Mitchell
115 Dupee Place
Wilmette, IL 60091
Board Meeting.
Saturday, September 13, 2008 1:30-4:30pm Wilmette Public Library
1242 Wilmette Avenue
Wilmette, IL 60091
Voter Registration.
Saturday, September 20, 2008 1:30-4:30pm Wilmette Public Library
1242 Wilmette Avenue
Wilmette, IL 50091
Voter Registration.
Friday, September 26, 2008 8am New Trier High School
385 Winnetka Avenue
Winnetka, IL 60093
New Trier Voter Registration. Meet at New Trier High School East Campus
Saturday, September 27, 2008 9/27/2008 Wilmette Public Library
1242 Wilmette Avenue
Wilmette, IL 60091
Voter Registration.
Monday, September 29, 2008 8am New Trier High School
285 Winnetka Avenue
Winnetka, IL 60093
New Trier Voter Registration. Meet at New Trier High School East Campus
Thursday, October 2, 2008 1:00pm To be determined Board Meeting.
Tuesday, October 14, 2008 7:30pm New Trier High School Northfield Campus Board Room
7 Happ Road
Northfield, IL 60093
Constitutional Convention Community Meeting - WHY VOTE NO?. Dawn Clark Netsch and Julie Hamos will speak on why there should not be a CON-CON. Dawn Clark Netsch will present a historical perspective on the 1970 Constitutional Convention, to which she was a delegate. What was the political climate at that time? Why was there a need to write a new constitution? How does our present situation, some 38 years later, compare? Julie Hamos will discuss the current situation in Springfield. If the source of the dysfunction is not the constitution, then what are the alternatives for building a more responsive, ethical government? Those of you familiar with the work of these outstanding speakers will know that we can expect an informative, interactive evening. There will be ample time reserved for questions. This event is co-sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Wilmette, WNK, Glencoe, Evanston and Glenview.
Sunday, October 19, 2008 2:00pm Deerfield High School
1959 Waukegan Road
Deerfield, IL 60015
Candidate Debate: Mark Kirk/Dan Seals Candidates for 10th Congressional District. As the November election approaches, Republican Rep. Mark Kirk and Democratic candidate Dan Seals will speak on the important local and national issues in the 10th Congressional District. Sponsored by the League of Women Voters in the 10th Congressional District.
Sunday, October 26, 2008 1:30-2:30pm Wilmette Village Hall
1200 Wilmette Avenue
Wilmette, IL 60091
Candidate Debate. 17th District Candidate Debate Elizabeth Coulson and Daniel Biss
Thursday, November 6, 2008 1:00pm The home of
Ellen Falkof
2205 Greenwood Avenue
Wilmette, IL 60091
Board Meeting.
Friday, November 7, 2008 12-1:30pm   Humanities Festival Event: Election Results: A Distinguished Roundtable.
Tuesday, December 2, 2008   Wilmette Village Hall
1200 Wilmette Avenue
Wilmette, IL 60091
Student Government Mock Board Meeting.
Thursday, December 4, 2008 1:00pm The home of Dorothy Speidel
1535 Elmwood Avenue
Wilmette, IL 60091
Committee of the Whole Meeting. Meeting will focus on the League of Women Voters Wilmette's undertaking a program of ACTION in support of the LWVIL's position on School Funding. In brief, the LWVIL position is that "schools should be provided stable, reliable,and adequate revenue through a combination of federal, state, and local sources. That schools are currently funded in a manner that is heavily weighted on local resources, creating a disparity in quality based on local property wealth, is unacceptable."
Sunday, December 7, 2008 4-6:00pm The home of Sarah Oliver
110 Broadway
Wilmette, IL 60091

Contact phone #: 847-256-3542
HOLIDAY PARTY. Annual holiday party - details to follow. Please bring paper products for the New Trier food pantry. Spouses and friends are welcome. Please RSVP to d.speidel@northwestern.edu.
Thursday, February 12, 2009 1-2:00pm Home of Libby Bankoff
2106 Elmwood
Wilmette, IL 60091
Board Meeting.
Thursday, February 12, 2009 2:00pm Home of Libby Bankoff
2106 Elmwood
Wilmette, IL 60091
All Member Meeting. All Wilmette League members welcome! The League of Women Voters Wilmette will meet to discuss our league's input to the League of Women Voters Illinois' Program Planning.
Thursday, February 26, 2009 12:00pm Union League Club of Chicago
65 West Washington Street
Chicago, IL 60604
League of Women Voters of Illinois State of the State Luncheon. Carol Marin will be keynote speaker at the League of Women Voters of Illinois annualState of the State luncheon.
Monday, March 2, 2009 6:30-9:30pm Evanston Public Library
1703 Orrington Avenue
Evanston, Il 60201
Panel Discussion - STOP PAY TO PLAY IN ILLINOIS. Representative Julie Hamos and Paul Froehlich will be among speakers for a panel discussion regarding alternatives to the business-as-usual way of funding elections in Illinois. Discussion will include learning about an alternative -- the Illinois Clean Elections Act, sponsored in the Illinois House.
  • 6:30pm Meet and greet
  • 7:00pm Clean elections video (PBS production)
  • 7:20pm Panel discussion
  • 8:00pm Questions and answers
  • 9:00pm Refreshments off sight

This forum is sponsored by the Illinois Ballot Integrity Project, the Illinois Clean Elections Foundation, and the Quick and Clean Foundation. For more information go to Clean Elections website
Thursday, March 5, 2009     Board Meeting Date Changed to March 11, 2009.
Sunday, March 8, 2009 11:45am Highland Park Country Club
1201 Park Avenue West
Highland Park, IL 60035
16th Annual Luncheon Commenorating Women's History Month - Women in Jazz. 11:45am Reception, 12:15pm Luncheon, 1:00pm Speaker, Nicole Mitchell.

Ms. Mitchell, is a creative flutist, composer and bandleader.

She was Downbeat magazine's "Risisng Star Flutist 2005-2008"; she was voted "Chicagoan of the Year 2006" by the Chicago Tribune; and Jazz Journalist Association awarded her "Jazz Flutist of the Year 2008." Ms. Mitchell is also the founder of the critically acclaimed Black Earth Ensemble and Black Earth Strings.

Cost: $35 RSVP by March 1 or call 847-604-1207.

Sponsored by the Education Funds of the Leagues of Women Voters of Evanston, Glencoe, Glenview, Highland Park; Lake Forest/Lake Bluff, Park Ridge, Wilmette, and Winnetka/Northfield/Kenilworth. Click link for flyer and reservation form. link

Wednesday, March 11, 2009 1:30pm The home of Georgia Gebhardt
411 Third Street
Wilmette, Il 60091
Board Meeting.
Sunday, March 15, 2009 2-4:15pm Wilmette Village Hall
1200 Wilmette Avenue
Wilmette, IL 60091
Village Board and Park Board Candidate Forum. Village Board candidates' forum is from 2-3pm. Candidates are: Cameron Krueger, Ted McKenna, Alan Swanson and Lali Watt.

Park Board candidates' forum is from 3:15-4:15pm. Candidates for Park Board are: James L. "Jim" Brault, Carol Farrell, Darrell J. Graham and Michael Murdock.

The forum will be moderated by Joan Kaltsas from the Lake Bluff/Lake Forest League. This event will be broadcast live on local cable.

Click here to see VOTERS GUIDE. .

Thursday, April 2, 2009 1:00pm The home of Beth Nyhan
2624 Blackhawk Road
Wilmette, IL 60091
Board Meeting.
Thursday, April 2, 2009 7:00pm Party Room
1440 Sheridan Road
Wilmette, Il 60091
LWV Wilmette Social Night - Play Bunco - It's Fun. Plan on an evening of JPF (JUST PLAIN FUN) with the LWV and friends!!!! If you don't know how to play Bunco, never fear. Everyone is guaranteed to learn in 2 minutes flat!

What is Bunco?

It's a dice game with 4 people per card table, playing as partners. There are as many tables as there are (multiples of 4) people. After a prescribed number of dice rolls, one team per table wins and the other loses. The winners move up to the next table and tothe losers move 'down" to a lower table. Thus, there is movement and change of players at each table for each round resulting in a very social as well as fun game!!!! Check flyer

Thursday, April 23, 2009 7:30-9pm Room C234
New Trier High School Northfield Campus
7 Happ Road
Winnetka, IL 60093
Rethinking the Drinking Age: A Debate -Moderated and Co-Sponsored by LWV Wilmette and Other Local Leagues. Representatives from Mothers Against Drunk Driving and the National Youth Rights Association square off in a debate format to cover the studies, the facts and the logical reasons pro and con for keeping the legal minimum drinking age at 21-years of age. The debate was inspired by the Amethyst Initiative - a call by 134 university presidents and chancellors to "weigh all the consequences of current alcohol policies and to invite new ideas on how best to prepare young adults to make responsible decisions about alcohol use." Parents, students and all members of the community will gain insight into this important public policy issue.
Thursday, April 30, 2009 7-9:30pm New Trier High School Northfield Campus
Room C234
7 Happ Road
Northfield, IL 60093
National Popular Vote Study Consensus Meeting. Question: Should the League of Women Voters support the National Popular Vote Compact to ensure direct election of the President and Vice President of the U.S.? At this meeting we will explore the pros and cons of the National Popular Vote Compact, an alternative direct approach to electing the President and Vice President of the United States. We will determine whether or not there is a Consensus on the questions presented. Questions? Call Georgia Gebhardt (847)853-8225 or email at ggebhardt@sbcglobal.net.
May 2009 7:30pm The Home of Susan Morrison
822 Forest Avenue
Wilmette, Il 60091
Annual Board Meeting. Please come to hear an assessment of our accomplishments for the past year and our goals for the coming year. The 2009-2010 Board Slate will be announced, the minutes of our last Annual Meeting will be released and our new budget will be accepted.
Sunday, May 3, 2009   Wilmette Public Library
1242 Wilmette Avenue
Wilmette, IL 60091
"One Book, Everyone Reads" - Simon Winchester, author of The Man Who Loved China , is speaking. Simon Winchester, author of The Man Who Loved China, is speaking. The League of Women Voters of Wilmette, in conjunction with the Wilmette Chamber of Commerce, the Woman's Club of Wilmette, Borders Books & Music, and House of Chan, is partnering with the Wilmette Public Library for its 2009 "One Book, Everyone Reads." This program, now in its fourth year, is an effort to unite the local community in a shared reading experience. The library selects one book, invites residents to read it, and hosts a series of book discussions and related events. See http://www.wilmettelibrary.info/onebook for the specific schedule. Funding for "One Book, Everybody Reads" is made possible by Friends of the Wilmette Public Library.
Thursday, May 14, 2009 7:00pm New Trier High School Northfield Campus
Board Room, Room 234, Building C
7 Happ Road
Northfield, IL 60093
United We Learn Forum: Equity Funding and Education in Illinois. The League of Women Voters Wilmette will be co-sponsoring a forum on "The Future of Illlinois Education and What We Can Do About It" with United We Learn, a grassroots group of three dozen parents and community leaders in New Trier Township.

Max McGee, President of the Illinois Math & Science Academy and former superintendent of Wilmette District 39, will be joined by Gov. Pat Quinn's Deputy Chief of Staff Julie Smith, to discuss the status quo in public school education in Illinois and why it has become a problem for all students and communities in the state. Also speaking is Dea C. Meyer, Executive Vice President, Civic Committee of the Commercial Club of Chicago. Please click here for UNITEDWELEARNFLYER

For more information on the forum, please contact gail@interfaithhousingcenter.org or visit http://www.interfaithhousingcenter.org for a link to join UWL's Google Group.

Friday, June 19, 2009 11:00am Home of Therese Steinken
900 Chestnut Avenue
Wilmette, IL 60091
board Meeting and Luncheon.
Friday, July 10, 2009-Saturday, July 11, 2009 9:00am-4:00pm Downtown Wilmette League of Women Voters' Table at the Wilmette Sidewalk Sale. The League of Women Voters of Wilmette will provide information for voters at the annual Wilmette Sidewalk Sale. We're still looking for volunteers to help at our table. Please contact Judy Mandel @847-2615 or jinxmandel@aol.com.
Friday, July 17, 2009 1:00pm The home of
Dorothy Speidel
1535 Elmwood
Wilmette, Il 60091
Board Meeting.
Tuesday, July 21, 2009 6pm-8pm New Trier High School
385 Winnetka Avenue
Winnetka, Il 60093
New Trier High School Facilities Tour for League of Women Voters. Tour for the Leagues of Women Voters of Glencoe, Glenview, Wilmette and Winnetka-Northfield-Kenilworth

After three years of study by staff, parents, students and community members, the New Trier Board of Education has endorsed a Long Range Facilities Plan that outlines facilities priorities over the next several decades. As a next step, the Board will identify a first construction project and its timing. The suggested plan would consist of:

  • West side addition at Winnetka (replacing the Cafeteria, Music /Performing Arts Building, and Tech Arts Building +which also would construct approximately 25 new large classrooms for o ther academic programs)
  • East side athletic addition at Winnetka (replacing the Gates facility and adding a Field House with 12 classrooms and additional extracurricular spaces)
  • Improvements at Northfield campus (modest renovation of classroom spaces and outdoor athletic space) The proposed project would require the New Trier Board to seek community approval. The earliest possible referendum would be in February 2010.
    --above from the New Trier High School June 2009 Facilities Plan Looks to Future League members and guests are invited to a guided tour of the New Trier High School Winnetka Campus at 385 Winnetka Avenue. Tour participants will meet in Room 301 for a 30 minute informal presentation by Superintendent Linda Yonke, followed by Q and A and a 90 minute tour with Linda Yonke and John Neiweem, Director of Physical Plant Services. WILMETTE LEAGUE MEMBERS: R.S.V.P no later than Thursday, July 16 to Therese Steinken: tmsteinken@gmail.com For more information about the proposed projects: www.newtrier.k12.il.us/facilities
Thursday, July 23, 2009 9:30am-11:30am New Trier High School
385 Winnetka Road
Winnetka, IL 60093
New Trier High School Facilities Tour for League of Women Voters. New Trier High School Facilities Tour for League of Women Voters. Tour for the Leagues of Women Voters of Glencoe, Glenview, Wilmette and Winnetka-Northfield-Kenilworth After three years of study by staff, parents, students and community members, the New Trier Board of Education has endorsed a Long Range Facilities Plan that outlines facilities priorities over the next several decades. As a next step, the Board will identify a first construction project and its timing. The suggested plan would consist of:

West side addition at Winnetka (replacing the Cafeteria, Music /Performing Arts Building, and Tech Arts Building +which also would construct approximately 25 new large classrooms for o ther academic programs) East side athletic addition at Winnetka (replacing the Gates facility and adding a Field House with 12 classrooms and additional extracurricular spaces) Improvements at Northfield campus (modest renovation of classroom spaces and outdoor athletic space) The proposed project would require the New Trier Board to seek community approval. The earliest possible referendum would be in February 2010.
--above from the New Trier High School June 2009 Facilities Plan Looks to Future League members and guests are invited to a guided tour of the New Trier High School Winnetka Campus at 385 Winnetka Avenue. Tour participants will meet in Room 301 for a 30 minute informal presentation by Superintendent Linda Yonke, followed by Q and A and a 90 minute tour with Linda Yonke and John Neiweem, Director of Physical Plant Services. WILMETTE LEAGUE MEMBERS: R.S.V.P no later than Thursday, July 16 to Therese Steinken: tmsteinken@gmail.com For more information about the proposed projects: www.newtrier.k12.il.us/facilities PLEASE NOTE: OUR BOOK EVENT FOLLOWS AT NOON. PLEASE RSVP.

Thursday, July 23, 2009 12:00pm The home of
Beth Nyhan
2624 Blackhawk Road
Wilmette, IL 60091
Book Event - Summer Potluck Luncheon. Please join us for our Summer Potluck Luncheon featuring Roberta Rubin of The Book Stall in Winnetka. She will bring us summer reading suggestions and an opportunity to purchase books after we share a lovely luncheon.

Please bring a salad or dessert to serve 8 guests OR $7.00. To help with planning, please reply to DOROTHY SPEIDEL at 847-989-4716 or d-speidel@northwestern.edu BY JULY 20th.

This is a great opportunity to introduce a friend to the League.

Monday, August 3, 2009 11:30am-1pm North Cafe
DePaul University Center
1 East Jackson
Chicago, Il 60604
Fundraising Lunchen for League of Women Voters of Cook County. The first in a series of fundraiser luncheons. The Cook County League will have U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (former Cook County Commissioner) speak on "Thoughts on How to Improve Cook County Government". The luncheon will be at North Café at DePaul University Center, 1 E. Jackson in Chicago and will cost $30. Proceeds will benefit the League of Women Voters of Cook County. Reservations are required. Check the LWVCC website for details or reservations: http://www.cookcounty.il.lwvnet.org.
Wednesday, August 5, 2009 5:00pm Ravinia Festival
418 Sheridan Road
Highland Park, IL 60035
Evening at Ravina - "First Concertos of Russian Masters," featuring three women pianists. CANCELLED-------Meet at the steps at the Martin at 5:30pm. Look for more details. For more information, contact Georgia Gebhardt (847)853-8225, ggebhardt@sbcglobal.net; or Dorothy Speidel (847)989-4716, d-speidel@northwestern.edu.
Friday, August 21, 2009 1:00pm The home of Libby Bankoff
2106 Elmwood
Wilmette, Il60091
Board Meeting.
Tuesday, August 25, 2009 12:00-2:00pm Unitarian Church of Evanston
1330 Ridge Avenue
Evanston, Il 60201
Legislative Luncheon with Jan Schakowsky. Informative opportunity hosted by The League of Women Voters of Evanston and co-sponsored by the Wilmette and Glenview leagues. Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky will give her legislative update to the Leagues of the 9th Congressional District, followed by a question and answer session. Bring a friend!

Registration begins at 11:45 am.

Cost: $15 includes a box lunch, drinks and dessert. Payable at the door (cash or check).

Please RSVP by August 17 to rsvp1@lwve.org (note: that is a number "1" after "rsvp") or leave a voicemail message at the LWVE office, 847-866-7844, ext. 1 Please include which League you are with in your RSVP

Friday, September 11, 2009 1:00pm The home of
Georgia Gebhardt
411 Third Street
Wilmette, Il 60091
Board Meeting.
Thursday, September 17, 2009 7:00pm Chase Bank Auditorium
10 South Dearborn
Chicago, Il 60603
Performance of Wait Wait Don't Tell Me. Join the League of Women Voters of Illinois For a Special Presentation of WAIT WAIT...DON'T TELL ME! The NPR news quiz show will be noting our presence on air! LWVIL NIGHT OF COMEDY!! WHO: League of Women Voters and their guests WHAT: Performance of Wait Wait Don't Tell Me Jokes will be told at the League's expense!!! WHEN: Thursday, September 17, 2009 7:00 P.M. WHERE: Chase Bank Auditorium 10 South Dearborn, Chicago, IL, 60603 WHY: To have a great time and raise money for the League PRICE: $60.00 includes ticket plus reception after the show REGISTER TODAY!! To pay by phone call Mo Ormiston, Member Services Coordinator at 312-939-5935, ext. 37. Or mail in the registration form (found on page 10) LWVIL, 332 S. Michigan Ave, Chicago, 60604, Suite 1150 REGISTRATIONS DUE BY August 17, 2009. LIMITED SPACE! BOOK NOW! If you are unfamiliar with the show, check out the web cast of past shows at: hhtp://http://www.npr.org/programs/waitwait or listen to WBEZ Saturdays at 10:00 am. The cost of attendance in excess of $30 (fair market value of the event) is tax deductible subject to applicable limitations on charitable contributions Registration form on page 9 of August, 2009 BULLETIN.
Sunday, September 20, 2009 11:00am Oriental Institute
1155 E. 88th Street
Chicago, Il 60607
Lunch and Tour of Oriental Institute- Meet at Mari Terman's 941 Sheridan Road, Wilmette, Illinois. YOU ARE INVITED TO A Tour of the Oriental Institute! At the University of Chicago with our own Mari Terman, docent Sunday, September 20, 2009 Lunch @ Cedars Mediterranean Kitchen in the Woodlawn Mall, followed by the tour of the museum Meet at the home of Mari Terman 941 Sheridan Rd, Wilmette At 11:00 a.m. We'll have enough cars and drivers available Reply to Dorothy Speidel by September 18 d-speidel@northwestern.edu 847-989-4716
Tuesday, September 22, 2009 1:00pm Home of Mari Terman
941 Sheridan Road
Wilmette, Il 60091
Legislative interview with Julie Hamos.
Saturday, October 3, 2009 11:00am-1:00pm Glenview Police Station
2500 East Lake Avenue
Glenview, IL 60026
COOK COUNTY MATTERS - THE FACTS. COOK COUNTY MATTERS + THE FACTS

THIS IS AN OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN ABOUT COOK COUNTY GOVERNMENT AND HOW IT SPENDS OUR MONEY.

FOLLOWING THE PRESENTATION THERE WILL BE A SPIRITED LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS DISCUSSION. PLEASE BRING YOUR QUESTIONS!!

REFRESHMENTS WILL BE SERVED

THIS PROGRAM IS FUNDED BY THE ED FUNDS OF THE LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF GLENVIEW, EVANSTON, GLENCOE, PARK RIDGE, WILMETTE, & WINNETKA/NORTHFIELD/KENILWORTH

Thursday, October 15, 2009 7:00pm Conference Room
Wilmette Public Library
1242 Wilmette Avenue
Wilmette, Il 60091
Book Review of Malcolm Gladwell's The Outliers. Book Discussion of Outliers: The Story of Success by Malcolm Gladwell

Discussion Leader: Georgia Gebhardt

Outliers: The Story of Success explains why some people succeed far more than others. The author argues that if we want to understand how some people thrive, we should spend more time looking around them---at such things as their family, their birthplace, or even their birth date.

Friday, October 16, 2009 1:00pm The home of
Jan Peterson
1049 Pontiac
Wilmette, Il 60091
Board Meeting.
Monday, October 19, 2009 7:30pm The home of
Carole Liebson
1109 Illinois Road
Wilmette, IL 60091
Legislative interview with Jeff Schoenberg. Members of the Wilmette Leage will be asking State Senator Jeff Schoenberg for his perspective on what's `happened' in the spring '09 session, what actions (if any) he anticipates in the veto session, and what legislation he is particularly `keen' on passing (or NOT passing) in the near future. In addition, as the core issues and action priorities for the LWVIL are fiscal policy and tax reform (which must include funding of public education and social services), climate change issues and campaign finance and ethics reform, we will be asking questions about these issues.
Friday, October 23, 2009 1pm Elizabeth Coulson's
District Office
3801 W. Lake Ave. (NW corner of Lake & Pfingsten)
Glenview, Il 60026
Lesgislative Interview with Elizabeth Coulson. Members of the Wilmette Leage will be asking Representative Coulson for her perspective on what's `happened' in the spring '09 session, what actions (if any) she anticipates in the veto session, and what legislation she is particularly `keen' on passing (or NOT passing) in the near future. In addition, as the core issues and action priorities for the LWVIL are fiscal policy and tax reform (which must include funding of public education and social services), climate change issues and campaign finance and ethics reform, we will be asking questions about these issues.
Thursday, October 29, 2009 7:00pm Conference Room
Wilmette Public Library
1242 Wilmette Avenue
Wilmette, Il 60091
Informational presentation by the ACLU on impending Reproductive Health & Access Act. A lawyer from the ACLU will describe the legislation, including an explanation of the bill's impact on availability of sex education, prenatal care, contraception and abortion. There will also be a discussion of the balance between "conscience exclusions" for health care providers and the rights of patients to secure those services. A question & answer period will follow the presentation. The entire program will last 60-90 minutes. This presentation is co-sponsored by the Leagues of Women Voters of Wilmette, Evanston, and Glenview. If you have questions, contact Georgia Gebhardt at 847-853-8225 or email ggebhardt@sbcglobal.net.
November 2009   TBD Chicago Humanities Festival. We'll take in a program offered by the Chicago Humanities Festival. The year's theme is "Laughter." Just in time!
Sunday, November 8, 2009 2:00pm Ruth Page Center for the Arts
1016 North Dearborn Parkway
Chicago, IL 60010
"Votes for Women" Play.
Tuesday, November 10, 2009 7:45am New Trier High School
385 Winnetka Avenue
Winnetka, IL 60093
Register Voters at New Trier High School. Voter Registration at New Trier High School will be held on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings, November 10 and 11. Deputy Registrars will meet between 7:45 a.m. and 8 a.m. in the Advisery office at New Trier East High School in Winnetka and then proceed to senior adviseries to register new voters. Last year more than 200 seniors were registered! If you have not received an e-mail about participating, but would like to participate, please contact Heidi Voorhees, Voter Services Co-Chair at 847-256-7299 or via e-mail at HeidiJVoorhees@aol.com. You must have a current deputy registrar commission to register voters. If your commission has expired you may renew it by filling out a form you can download from the Cook County Clerk's website voterinfonet.com. Click on Voter Registration, then Deputy Registrar. You will find the form to download. It takes just a few minutes to fill out and then you can mail it in to the Clerk's office. Additional information about parking, the room number where we are meeting on November 10 and 11 will be sent out prior to November 10.
Wednesday, November 11, 2009 7:45am New Trier High School
385 Winnetka Road
Winnetka, IL 60093
Register Voters at New Trier High School. Voter Registration at New Trier High School will be held on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings, November 10 and 11. Deputy Registrars will meet between 7:45 a.m. and 8 a.m. in the Advisery office at New Trier East High School in Winnetka and then proceed to senior adviseries to register new voters. Last year more than 200 seniors were registered! If you have not received an e-mail about participating, but would like to participate, please contact Heidi Voorhees, Voter Services Co-Chair at 847-256-7299 or via e-mail at HeidiJVoorhees@aol.com. You must have a current deputy registrar commission to register voters. If your commission has expired you may renew it by filling out a form you can download from the Cook County Clerk's website voterinfonet.com. Click on Voter Registration, then Deputy Registrar. You will find the form to download. It takes just a few minutes to fill out and then you can mail it in to the Clerk's office. Additional information about parking, the room number where we are meeting on November 10 and 11 will be sent out prior to November 10.
Friday, November 20, 2009 1:00pm The home of
Dorothy Speidel
1535 Elmwood
Wilmette, Il 60091
Board Meeting.
Tuesday, December 1, 2009 7pm Winnetka Community House
670 Lincoln
Winnetka, IL 60093
United We Learn Presentation. Rev. Sen. James Meeks brought busloads of Chicago Public School students to New Trier High School last year to protest Illinois' system of funding public school education. By relying primarily on the local property tax, Illinois school systems differ sharply in quality depending on the wealth and the racial makeup of the community. The educational achievement gap not only undermines the potential of individual children, but costs us billions of dollars in lost GDP.

Ralph Martire, the long time executive director of the Center for Tax & Budget Accountability, has studied and advocated for systemic change in the way schools are funded in Illinois. He is best known for coining the term "structural deficit" as the root cause of Illinois' fiscal crisis - that is, the result of a tax system that does not generate enough revenue to continue funding the current level of public services, adjusting for inflation and population growth.

Free and Open to the Public

CO-SPONSORS [list in progress]:

  • League of Women Voters of Wilmette
  • Interfaith Housing Center of the Northern Suburbs
  • Legislative Task Force of School District 65/202 PTA Council
  • Council of Islamic Organizations of Greater Chicago
  • Education Justice Committee of Congregation Hakafa
  • Jewish Council on Urban Affairs
  • New Beginnings North Shore Church-Evanston
  • Temple Jeremiah

United We Learn a grassroots group of parents, teachers and community leaders, coalesced in August 2008 with the immediate aim of creating an atmosphere of welcome for the State Sen. Rev. Meeks-sponsored boycott and rally at New Trier High School on September 2, 2008. UWL supports the aims of all Illinois Public School communities to secure a higher quality public school education - and brighter future - for all our children. http://www.UnitedWeLearnIL.org

For more information: Lali Watt, IntrepidLW@gmail.com; Barb Hiller, barbhome@sbcglobal.net; Gail Schechter gail@interfaithhousingcenter.org

Sunday, December 6, 2009 5-7:00pm The home of
Jan Peterson
1049 Pontiac Road
Wilmette, IL 60091
'Tis the season for the annual League Holiday Party!..
Sunday, January 10, 2010 3pm Evanston Township High School
1600 Dodge
Evanston, Il 60201
Candidate Forums for 18th District Representatives. CANDIDATE FORUM FOR THE FEBRUARY 2, 2010 PRIMARY ELECTIONS
Tuesday, January 12, 2010 9:30 The home of Heidi Voorhees
1225 Richmond
Wilmette, IL 60091
Board Meeting --Please note change of date and time!!.
Wednesday, January 27, 2010 7:30pm Wilmette Public Access Television Channel 6 The 10th Congressional District Candidate Forum Will Be Televised on Channel 6.
Thursday, January 28, 2010 9:00pm Wilmette Public Access Channel 6 The 10th Congressional District Candidate Forum Will Be Televised on Channel 6.
Friday, January 29, 2010 9:00pm Wilmette Public Access Channel 6 The 10th Congressional District Candidate Forum Will Be Televised on Channel 6.
Saturday, January 30, 2010 9:00pm Wilmette Public Access Channel 6 The 10th Congressional District Candidate Forum Will Be Televised on Channel 6.
Sunday, January 31, 2010 9:00pm Wilmette Public Access Channel 6 The 10th Congressional District Candidate Forum Will Be Televised on Channel 6.
Sunday, January 31, 2010 9:00pm Wilmette Public Access Channel 6 The 10th Congressional District Candidate Forum Will Be Televised on Channel 6.
Monday, February 1, 2010 8:00pm Wilmette Public Access Channel 6 The 10th Congressional District Candidate Forum Will Be Televised on Channel 6.
Tuesday, February 2, 2010     Illinois Primary Election. Note: Early voting available January 11-28, 2010 at Centennial Park 2800 Glenview Road, Wilmette, Il 60091 Monday - Saturday 9:00am to 5:00pm.
Saturday, February 6, 2010 8:30a,-3:00pm University Center, Conference Chicago: Lake Room
525 South State Street, Chicago, IL 60605
LWVIL Annual Issues Briefing. Registration, Breakfast & Networking Starts at 8:30 a.m.
  • Issues Program 9:15 a.m. to Noon Redistricting + How Can We Ensure the Lines Will Be Drawn Fairly? 1) Rep. Mike Fortner, Illinois' 95th District and a Winner in Ohio's Redistricting Map Drawing Contest; 2) Tom Geoghegan, Attorney, Author, and Activist; and 3) Justin Levitt, the Brennan Center for Justice at NYU School of Law Illinois' Fiscal Crisis + What Can We Do? John Bouman, President of the Sargent Shriver National Center on Poverty Law and Spokesperson for the Responsible Budget Coalition
  • Luncheon Noon + 1:00 p.m.
  • Workshops (select one of four) 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. The 2010 Census: Uncle Sam needs YOU! What your League can do to help achieve a complete count. Redistricting Citizen's Initiative: Let's get going! How Local Leagues can educate their communities and get those petitions signed! Term Limits for Leaders: Is this the solution? The Illinois Budget: A look from all sides + What can we eliminate, from where, and what are the consequences? To register for the Issues Briefing online, go to http://www.lwvil.org by January 27
Tuesday, February 16, 2010 11:30am The Home of Dale Cohodes
2531 Kenilworth Avenue
Wilmette, IL 60091
Special Luncheon Meeting. FAIR MAP AMMENDMENT PRESENTATION Given by Mary Schaafsma from the League of Women Voters of Illinois.

LOCAL AND NATIONAL LEAGUE PLANNING Discuss what issues the League will consider for possible study or action 2010-2012.

ALL MEMBERS WELCOME AND ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND. RSVP BY FEBRUARY 12 ---- THERESE STEINKIEN, tmsteinken@gmail.com or 847-251-3818.

Friday, February 19, 2010 1:00pm The home of
Therese Steinken
900 Chestnut
Wilmette, Il 60091
Board Meeting.
Saturday, March 6, 2010 11:45am The Glen Club
2901 West Lake Avenue
Glenview, IL 60026
Women's History Month Luncheon - Speaker: Elizabeth Brackett. This year we are pleased to welcome Elizabeth Brackett, PBS news correspondent for The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer, host for WTTW-TV's Chicago Tonight and author of Pay to Play, How Rod Blagojevich Turned Political Corruption into a National Sideshow. Not only is Elizabeth a distinguished reporter and world-class athlete, but she is actually one of our own, having attended New Trier High School. Her observations of the Illinois political scene should be fascinating. If you have had the pleasure of dining at the Glen Club, then you know that the ambiance and the food are top notch. Click here for reservation form.
Tuesday, March 9, 2010 6:30pm Koenig and Strey
1009 Waukegan Road
Glenview, Il 60025
League of Women Voters Annual Phonathon. It is time once again for our League to participate in the LWVIL Phonathon. Callers from our League will phone Wilmette League members on Tuesday, March 9 to solicit monetary support for the state League. The state League (LWVIL) provides guidance, information, and support to our local Leagues in ways both concrete and philosophical. The LWVIL plays an important, if sometimes unnoticed, role in even our local activities. This fundraiser benefits both the LWVIL Ed Fund (voter service and citizen education) and the IL Fund (advocacy activities and membership). We need callers for this important fundraiser. Our League will receive 15% of all contributions made in response to our calls. Additionally, any gifts mailed to LWVIL by our local members prior to May 1, 2010, will be counted toward the total gifts upon which our share is based. We must participate in the Phonathon to receive any percentages from mail contributions. The Annual Phonathon will be held Tuesday, March 9 at Koenig and Strey at the northeast corner of Glenview and Waukegan Roads. There is a large parking lot in front of the building. The orientation will begin at 6:30, and we will start calling at 7:00 p.m. Please contact Therese Steinken (tmsteinken@gmail.com or 847-251-3818) if you would like to be a volunteer caller.
Friday, March 19, 2010 1:00pm The home of Susan Morrison
822 Forest
Wilmette, IL 60091
Board Meeting.
April 2010   TBD WBEZ's "Wait, Wait Don't Tell Me!. Hopefully, we'll have tickets to "Wait, Wait Don't Tell me." If you've never been, you're in for a treat! Tune into WBEZ on any Saturday at 10:00 a.m. for a preview!
Wednesday, April 14, 2010 10:00am   League of Women Voters Illinois - Visit ILLINOIS YOUTH CENTER - CHICAGO. The League of Women Voters of Illinois invites you to visit the ILLINOIS YOUTH CENTER-CHICAGO Wednesday, April 14, 2010, 10:00 am to 12:30 pm In addition to the tour we will hear about pilot programs unique to this facility. IYC-Chicago is one of eight centers administered by the Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice that receive youth committed from Cook County. Limited to twenty people. RSVP to Millie Juskevice by April 5th millie@juskevice.com or call 773-848-0062
Thursday, April 15, 2010 6:30pm Lakeview Center
800 Gillson Park Drive
Wilmette, Il 60091
State of the Village. The Wilmette League of Women Voters is hosting their bi-ennial State of the Village event. Please join us for a buffet dinner and brief remarks followed by a question and answer period for our community leaders: Christopher Canning, President, Village of Wilmette Board of Trustees; Dennis O'Malley, President, Wilmette Board of Park Commissioners; Keith Dronen, President, District 39 Board of Education; James B. Koch, President, New Trier District 203 Board of Education; Cinda Axley, President, Wilmette Library Board of Trustees; Jeffrey Greengoss, President, District 37 Board of Education. Buffet Dinner - 6:30 p.m.,Remarks - 7:30 p.m. Cost: $15/person RSVP: April 4, 2010 Click State of the Village Invitation or call 847-251-1214 for further information.
Monday, April 19, 2010 1:00pm The Home of
Deena Mitchell
115 Dupee
Wilmette, Il 60091
Board Meeting.
Thursday, April 22, 2010 7:00pm Arlington Heights Historical Society
110 West Fremont
Arlington Heights, Il 60004
Fatal Budget Cuts, Missing State Payments- THE ILLINOIS STATE BUDGET CRISIS. Mr. John Bouman from the Responsible Budget Coalition (RBC) will describe how the State of Illinois's current financial crisis developed; ways to reduce its impact on essential public services; and approaches for correcting our situation. The RBC is a coalition of over 200 organizations from AARP to the YWCA, including the League of Women Voters Illinois, the Illinois Library Association, teachers unions, and community action/social services organizations. For more information go to http://www.abetterillinois.com.

For more information go to http://www.lwvah.org or contact Judith O. Royal, 847-259-5838, Vice President, League of Women Voters Arlington Heights-Mount Prospect-Buffalo Grove Area.

May 2010 TBD The home of
Beth Nyhan
2624 Blackhawk Road
Wilmette, Il 60091
Annual Board Meeting. Agenda, 2009 Minutes, Nominating Slate, and Budgets will be sent via email by April 22
Monday, May 3, 2010 7:30-8:30pm Wilmette Public Library Auditorium
1242 Wilmette Avenue
Wilmette, Il 60091
Crisis Point - An Examination of the Illinois State Budget. Learn what the current fiscal climate really is in Illinois and what it portends for public services. Illinois' budget is of great concern, including issues regarding sustainable funding for essential services and revenue sources.

Featuring: Ralph Martire, Executive Director, Center for Tax and Budget Accountability representing The Responsible Budget Coalition

Mr. Martire is the one who popularized the term "structural deficit." He is a technical advisor to the bipartisan, bicameral Legislative Education Caucus of the Illinois General Assembly, an advisor to the Legislative Black Caucus, and gives policy briefings, technical assistance, key testimony and legislative drafting at the request of legislators on both sides of the political aisle.

The Center for Tax and Budget Accountability is a bi-partisan 501(c)3 research and advocacy think tank that promotes fair, efficient and progressive tax, spending and economic policies.

Sunday, May 16, 2010 2:00pm Community recreation Center
3000 Glenview Road
Wilmette, Il 60091
One Book, Everybody Reads. One Book Everybody Reads Discussion with Elizabeth Strout at the Wilmette Community Recreation Center, 2:00 pm.
Monday, May 17, 2010 9:00am-1:00pm Discovery Center
Brookfield Zoo
8400 31st Street
Brookfield, IL 60513
2010 Annual Meeting LWVCC Annual Meeting Luncheon. Panel discussion featurning Mary Robinson, Cook County Shakman Decree Compliance Administrator, Clifford Meacham, Shakman Decree Compliance Administrator for Sheriff of Cook County, and Jan Carlson, Shakman Decree Compliance Administrator for Forest Preserve District of Cook County. To RSVP, see flyer in April Bulletin.
Thursday, May 27, 2010 7:00pm The home of
Dale Cohodes
2531 Kenilworth Avenue
Wilmette, IL 60091
League of Women Voters of Wilmette Annual Meeting. Our Annual Meeting will convene at the home of Dale Cohodes, 2531 Kenilworth Avenue, Wilmette. This is a CHANGE FROM THE PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED LOCATION. In addition to the Treasurer's Report and Budget presentation, the Nominating Committe will present the slate of officers for election for the next term. A hearty "thank you" to Therese Steinken and the rest of our Board for jobs well done.
June 2010-December 2011   Holiday Inn North Shore Chicago
5300 Touhy
Skokie, IL 60077
League of Women Voters of Illinois State of the State Convention. League of Women Voters of Illinois - 55th State Convention - Skokie

Help LWVIL MAP THE FUTURE at our Convention + June 10-12, 2011

Pre-Convention Packet

Photos of 2011-2013 LWVIL Board Candidates

Convention is at the Holiday Inn, North Shore Chicago at 5300 Touhy in Skokie, IL 60077 (Easy access if you fly, drive or take public transportation. You will, however, need a taxi to get you from the airport to the hotel.)

Convention Committee has an exciting, educational and entertaining weekend planned. Meet LWVUS President Elisabeth McNamara. Attend stimulating workshops, and help Map the Future of the League. Room rates are reasonable, and the rooms can be shared. The cost per room is $95 plus tax per night.

Friday + June 10, 2011 Afternoon workshops will be presented on a variety of topics important to the work of your local Leagues. You can find descriptions of these workshops HERE. The evening dinner will feature the presentation of awards, a tasty dinner and our speaker Mary Ann Ahern, NBC political reporter to motivate us to take action.

Saturday + June 11, 2011 Opening session will start at 9 am with LWVUS President Elisabeth McNamara as our keynote speaker. During the plenary sessions we will hear many reports and discuss relevant topics. Stimulating discussions will enhance the lunch hour, and Saturday evening is our banquet. the Carrie Chapman Catt Award winner will be presented, and the Traveling Road Show from the Chicago Bar Association will regale us with their political satire. Spouses and friends are welcome to attend the Friday and Saturday night dinners, enjoy the entertainment, and have an opportunity to network.

Sunday - June 12, 2011 Sunday morning we will elect officers and state board members, and determine the LWVIL program of issues for 2011-2013. Be there and have your voice heard!

Pubs and Wares and Silent Auction will again be featured, enticing you to bid and buy + and maybe make money for your local League. Caucuses on issues and budget will be included. Plus, this is Networking time for Leaguers from all over Illinois.

The Online Auction starts the middle of May. Check it out.

Remember to reserve your hotel room no later than May 11, 2011.

Deadline for Convention Registration is May 18, 2011.

Attend the 2011 LWVIL Convention in Skokie, IL. June 10-12, 2011.

Tuesday, June 22, 2010 12.:30pm Panera Bread
1199 Wilmette Avenue
Wilmette, Il 70091
Board Meeting.
Monday, June 28, 2010 6:00pm Ravinia Festival
400 Iris Lane
Highland Park, Il 60035
Night at Ravinia. It's summertime!!! And, with summertime comes Ravinia!

Purchase your own tickets, bring your own food/drink and join the group on the lawn to picnic together and then listen to CSO perform Chopin. Bring your lawn chairs (or blanket) and enjoy the music under the stars. However, some folk have indicated that they would prefer to enjoy the concert from the Pavilion. Great! But, picnic with us first!

We will begin to gather on the lawn at 6:00 pm.

Note: Spouses/significant others are VERY, VERY welcome!

Although an RSVP is not `required', it would be nice to have an idea of how many will be gathering. So, if you can/will, please let me know if you are planning to attend.

I hope you will join us. It promises to be a fun and relaxing evening together! Please RSVP to Libby Bankoff at Lbankoff@sbcglobal.net or 847-256-7509

Program information: Enchanting Chopin Celebrating the 200th Birthday of Frédéric Chopin Monday, June 28, 2010 8:00 PM Pavilion

Chicago Symphony Orchestra James Conlon, Conductor Garrick Ohlsson, Piano Reserved $50/$40 Lawn $12 Ticket & dining package $65

Gates open at 5:00 PM

Audiences clamor for music of Poland's ultimate musical ambassador, Frédéric Chopin, and Ravinia gets regular requests to program the timeless preludes, waltzes, nocturnes and concertos that have remained popular for centuries because of their memorable and beautiful melodies. Now your musical prayers have been answered.

Chopin explored new forms that his predecessors and contemporaries had not: his ballades, preludes, Polonaises and mazurkas made attendance at one of his "salons" Europe's most coveted invitation, and his liaison with the charismatic counter-culture author Georges Sand, as well as his abiding yet fraught friendship with his fellow keyboard genius, Franz Liszt, kept his personal life as fascinating as his music. The opening concert of the 2010 Chicago Symphony Orchestra summer residency demonstrates why Garrick Ohlsson was the first American ever to win the coveted Chopin Prize. The all-Chopin program includes both concertos and various famous solo works. Chopin:Fantasie in F Minor/A-flat Major, Op. 49 Piano Concerto No. 2 in F Minor, Op. 21 Scherzo in B-flat Minor/D-flat Major, Op. 31 Piano Concerto No. 1 in E Minor, Op. 11

http://www.ravinia.org/ViewDate.aspx?date=6/28/2010

Wednesday, June 30, 2010 10:00am-12:00pm LWVIL Office
332 S. Michigan Avenue
Suite 1150
Chicago, Il 60604
Meeting on Recall Amendment which will appear on November 2, 2010 ballot. The Illinois General Assembly has passed a Constitutional Initiative to Recall the Governor, HJRCA31. It will be placed on the November 2, 2010 ballot for voter approval. Recall is a procedure that allows citizens to remove and replace a public official before the end of a term of office.

LWVIL will be developing an educational piece explaining the Recall Amendment HJRCA31 and it pros and cons.

After the initial look at the Recall Amendment the committee may continue on to review and update our positions on Recall and Term Limits as supported by a program recommendation passed at the LWVIL 2009 Convention.

All interested League members are invited to attend the June 30, 2010 meeting. RSVP: Paula Lawson; plawson@lwvil.org

Friday, July 9, 2010-Saturday, July 10, 2010 9:00am-4:00pm Downtown Wilmette Wilmette Sidewalk Sale.
Friday, July 9, 2010 11:30am 45 Woodley Road
Winnetka, Il 60093
Winnetka/Northfield/Kenilworth LWV Luncheon. W/N/K Luncheon, 11:30 am. The Stroebel's, 45 Woodley Road, See invitation in July Bulletin.
Tuesday, July 20, 2010 12:00pm The home of
Beth Nyhan
2624 Blackhawk Road
Wilmette, Il 60091
Book Event - Summer Potluck Luncheon. Summer Book Event Luncheon featuring Roberta Rubin of The Book Stall with summer reading suggestions and an opportunity to purchase books Tuesday, July 20 at Noon Beth Nyhan's 2624 Blackhawk Wilm ette Please bring a salad or dessert to serve 8 guests or $7.00 Please RSVP by Tuesday, July 13 to Libby Bankoff at 847-256-7509 or Lbankoff@sbcglobal.net RSVP should include number of guests (including yourself) and whether you will be bringing a salad/dessert or $7.00 This is a great opportunity to introduce a friend to the League!
Thursday, July 22, 2010 12:00pm Glencoe Park District
Takiff Center
999 Green Bay Road
Glencoe, Il 60022
League of Women Voters Glencoe Summer Luncheon. See invitation in July Bulletin.
Wednesday, July 28, 2010 11:30-1pm DePaul University Center
2320 North Kenmore Avenue
Chicago, IL 60614
Cook County League Lunch and Learn. See invitation in July Bulletin.
Tuesday, August 17, 2010 1pm Panera Bread
1199 Wilmette Avenue
Wilmette, IL 60091-2751
Board Meeting.
Wednesday, September 15, 2010 1:30-4:00pm League of Women Voters of Illinois
322 South Michigan Avenue
Suite 1150
Chicago, IL 60604
Redistricting: A Training Opportunity. Hear more about why this issue is so important. Listen to people who have been involved in prior redistricting, including Virginia Martinez, the recipeint of the LWVIL 2010 Citizen of Action Award. Learn how you can educate both your League and your community. Leave prepared to make a public education presentation. Receive your LWVIL Redistricting Toolkit.

Refreshments will be served.

Wednesday, September 15, 2010 6:30pm Wagner Farm
1150 Wagner Road
Glenview, IL 60025An
An Evening With Beth Coulson - Sponsored by the Glenview League of Women Voters. Beth Coulson is the State Representative for the 17th district and will be departing from the Illinois Legislature at the end of the year. A long time member and supporter of the Glenview League of Women Voters, Beth Coulson will join the League for dinner and conversation. RSVP by September 10 to Pam Peterson, 10459 Dearlove Rd., Glenview, Il 60025. Send your check payable to GLWV for $17 to reserve your place. Tickets at the door - $25. Questions? Contact Pam at pbp46@aol.com.
Sunday, September 19, 2010 1:00pm - 5:00pm Wilmette Library
1242 Wilmette Avenue
Wilmette, IL 60091-2558
Voter Registration. Last day to register for Nov 2 is Oct 5.
Wednesday, September 22, 2010 7:00pm Glenbrook South High School
4000 West Lake Avenue
Glenview, IL 60026-1271
10th Congressional District Candidate Forum. 10th Congressional District Forum: Dan Seals and Robert Dold. The Leagues are working directly with a faculty member and the students in the Political Science Club. The Leagues have been asked to involve the students in the process as much as possible. The League will not be charged for the use of the auditorium or the video services.
Sunday, September 26, 2010 2:00pm Wilmette Village Hall, Council Chambers
1200 Wilmette Avenue
Wilmette, Il 60091
17th State Representative District Candidate Forum. 17th State Representative District Candidate Forum between Daniel Biss and Hamilton Chang.
Sunday, October 3, 2010 1:00pm - 5:00pm Wilmette Public Library
1242 Wilmette Avenue
Wilmette, IL 60091-2558
Voter Registration. Last day to register for Nov. 2nd election is Oct 5.
Sunday, October 3, 2010 2:00pm Beth Emet Synagogue
1224 Dempster Street
Evanston, IL 60202-1293
13th District Cook County Candidate Forum. Larry Suffredin, Dem/Linda Thompson LaFianza, Rep/George Milkowski, Green
Sunday, October 3, 2010 3:30 pm Beth Emet Synagogue
1224 Dempster Street
Evanston, IL 60202-1293
18th Congressional Candidate Forum. Note: If Robyn Gable is unopposed, this forum will be canceled.
Sunday, October 10, 2010 2:00pm Niles North High School Auditorium
9800 North Lawler St.
Skokie, IL 60077
9th Congressional District Candidate Forum. Candidate Forum between Jan Shakowsky and Joel Pollak.
Tuesday, October 19, 2010     Illinois League and ABC to present Illinois Senate Candidate Debate. LLWVIL and ABC 7 to present "VOTE 2010: THE CANDIDATES DEBATE" George Stephanopoulos, Chief Political Correspondent for ABC, will moderate the debate between Illinois senatorial candidates on October 19 from 10:35-11:35 PM.
Tuesday, October 19, 2010 1:00pm Wilmette Public Library
1242 Wilmette Avenue
Wilmettte, Il 60091
Board Meeting.
Wednesday, October 20, 2010     Illinois League and ABC to present Illinois Gubernatorial Candidate Debate. Ron Magers, ABC 7 anchor/reporter, will moderate the gubernatorial candidates' debate on October 20 from 10:35-11:35 PM on ABC 7. During both debates, a panel of journalists will ask the candidates pertinent questions on issues key to the voters of Illinois. For the Senate debate, the panel will include Charles Thomas, political editor, ABC 7; Andy Shaw, executive director of the Better Government Association; and Kerry Lester, political reporter at the "Daily Herald." The Governor's debate will also include panelists Thomas and Shaw. The third panelist will be announced soon.
Thursday, October 21, 2010 7:00pm Evanston Civic Center
2100 Ridge Ave
Evanston, IL 60201-2716
Public Forum on proposed amendment to Recall the Governor. On the ballot November 2, there is a question whether or not the Illinois Constitution should be amended to allow a governor to be recalled by the voters.

The LWV of Evanston is presenting a public forum: Thursday, Oct 21, 2010 7 pm at the Evanston Civic Center 2100 Ridge Ave., 4th Floor

Speaking for the amendment: Recall

State Senator Susan Garrett
Speaking against the amendment:
State Representative Barbara Flynn Currie.

Light refreshments will be served.

The League of Women Voters does not have a position but the Illinois League has put out a pamphlet on the pros and cons of the amendment. Recall of the Governor

Tuesday, November 2, 2010     Elelction Day.
Monday, November 15, 2010 11:30-1pm DePaul University Center
2320 North Kenmore Avenue
Chicago, IL 60614-3210
Lunch and Learn with League of Women Voters of Cook County. Judge Abishi C. Cunningham, Jr, Cook County Public Defender, will speak on "How Does the Public Defender's Office Serve the People of Cook County." $30 per person, includes box lunch. Return Registration Form and payment by Wednesday, November 11.
Tuesday, November 16, 2010 1:00pm Wilmette Public Library
1242 Wilmette Avenue
Wilmette, IL 60091-2558
Board Meeting.
Thursday, November 18, 2010 7:00pm Wilmette Library
1242 Wilmette Avenue
Wilmette, Il 60091
Program on WHAT IS THE (IDEAL) ROLE OF GOVERNMENT. Solving Social Problems: The Case for a More Powerful Presidency A talk given by William G. Howell, PhD Sydney Stein Professor in American Politics Harris School, Department of Political Science and the College The University of Chicago Thursday, November 18, 2010 7:00 pm The Wilmette Public Library William Howell is the Sydney Stein Professor in American Politics in the Harris School, co-director of the Program on Political Institutions, and a professor in the Department of Political Science and the College of the University of Chicago. He has written widely on separation-of-powers issues and American political institutions, especially the presidency.

Before coming to the Harris School, Howell taught in the government department at Harvard University and the political science department at the University of Wisconsin. In 2000, he received a PhD in political science from Stanford University.

Sunday, December 12, 2010 4-6:00pm The home of Sarah Oliver
110 Broadway
Wilmette, Il 60091
Holiday Party. Our league's annual holiday party has been scheduled for Sunday, December 12, 2010 from 4-6 pm. Sarah Oliver, once again, has offered to welcome all of us at her home (110 Broadway). More details to follow but please plan to join us!
Tuesday, January 18, 2011 1:00pm Wilmette Library Board Meeting. Wilmette Public Library 1242 Wilmette Avenue Wilmette, Il 60091
Tuesday, January 18, 2011 7:00pm The Wilmette Theater
1122 Central Avenue
Wilmette, Il 60091
LWV Wilmette presents the movie 'Iron Jawed Angels'. The movie, `Iron Jawed Angels' tells the remarkable and little-known story of a group of passionate and dynamic young women, led by Alice Paul (Hilary Swank) and her friend Lucy Burns (Frances O'Connor), who put their lives on the line to fight for American women's right to vote.

As an added bonus, the Wilmette League has put together a brief power point slide show depicting its own history. This short history will be shown immediately prior to the feature presentation!

Cost is $5.00 (includes small bag of popcorn)

Sunday, February 13, 2011 3:00-4:30pm New Trier High School
Northfield Campus
7 Happ Road
Northfield, Il 60093
MEET YOUR STATE REPRESENTATIVES. The Leagues of Women Voters of Winnetka-Northfield-Kenilworth, Wilmette and Glencoe invite you to meet Your State Representatives and learn their views on the Illinois Fiscal Crisis and other significant issues.

Please Join the Conversation with Representatives Daniel Biss (17th) - Robyn Gabel (18th) - Karen May (58th)

Tuesday, February 15, 2011-Wednesday, February 16, 2011   New Trier High School
385 Winnetka Road
Winnetka, IL 60093
Voter Registration. Voter Registration will take place during Advisery Periods.

We need 8 registrars each day Feb 15-16 for the New Trier registration.

Please contact Dorothy Speidel, Voter Services Chair d-speidel@northwestern.edu 847-989-4716

Tuesday, February 15, 2011 1:00pm Wilmette Public Library
1242 Wilmette Avenue
Wilemtte, Il 60091
Board Meeting.
Sunday, February 27, 2011 2-3pm Wilmette Village Hall
Board Room, 2nd Floor
1200 Wilmette Avenue
Wilmette, IL 60091
Candidate Forums. New Trier School Board

Please consider volunteering for the Forums: we need ushers, question sorters, timers.

Please contact Dorothy Speidel, Voter Services Chair d-speidel@northwestern.edu 847-989-4716

Sunday, February 27, 2011 3:15-4:15pm Wilmette Village Hall
Board Room, 2nd Floor
1200 Wilmette Avenue
Wilmette, IL 60091
Candidate Forums. District 39 School Board

Please consider volunteering for the Forums: we need ushers, question sorters, timers.

Please contact Dorothy Speidel, Voter Services Chair d-speidel@northwestern.edu 847-989-4716

Tuesday, March 1, 2011 7:30pm The home of
Susan Morrison
822 Forest
Wilmette, Il 60091
District 39 Referendum Consensus Meeting. Wilmette Public Schools District 39 has placed a funding referendum on the April 5th ballot. The Wilmette and Glenview Leagues decided to study the referendum question as the first step in determining whether or not each League will take a position on the referendum. Consequently, a D39 Referendum Study Committee was formed. This committee has (and continues to) thoroughly research this issue to ascertain all facts, alternatives and consequences related to it.

Therefore, a D39 Referendum Consensus meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday, March 1, 2011 at 7:30 pm. It is at this meeting that the study committee's research will be presented and we, as a membership, will discuss the issue and see if we come to CONSENSUS (substantial agreement) on the issue of the referendum.

It is so important that all League members attend! One might even say, it is akin to voting in any election. It is one of the few responsibilities of each and every member.

We hope to see you on March 1st! For your convenience, here is the link to the District 39 website regarding information on the referendum: District 39 Referendum Website

Saturday, March 5, 2011 11:45am The Glen Club
2901 West Lake Avenue
Glenview, Il 60026
Woman's History Month Luncheon - Speaker Rachel Bronson. 11:45am Reception, 12:15pm Luncheon, 1:00pm Speaker

Rachel Bronson is Vice President of Programs and Studies at the Chicago Council on Global Affairs. She oversees more than 150 yearly programs as well as The Council's increasing entellectual capital. Prior to that, Dr. Bronson was Senior Fellow and director, Middle East Studies, at the Council on Foreign Relations in New York. She received her B.A. from University of Pennsylvania, M.A. and Ph.D. from Columbia University.

Cost $38.00 - Reservations must be received by March 1. For more information call 847-604-1207, Glencoe extension. Click here for flyer and reservation form.

Saturday, March 5, 2011 1:30-4:00pm Wilmette Public Library
1242 Wilmette Avenue
Wilmette, IL 60091
Voter Registration. We need 3 registrars at the Library on March 5.

Please contact: Dorothy Speidel Voter Services Chair, d-speidel@northwestern.edu, 847-989-4716

Sunday, March 6, 2011 2-3pm Wilmette Village Hall
Board Room, 2nd Floor
1200 Wilmtte Avenue
Wilmette, IL 60091
Candidate Forums. Wilmette Village Trustees

Please consider volunteering for the Forums: we need ushers, question sorters, timers.

Please contact Dorothy Speidel, Voter Services Chair d-speidel@northwestern.edu 847-989-4716

Sunday, March 6, 2011 3:15-4:15pm Wilmette Village Hall
Board Room, 2nd Floor
1200 Wilmette Avenue
Wilmette, IL 60091
Candidate Forums. Wilmette Park Board

Please consider volunteering for the Forums: we need ushers, question sorters, timers.

Please contact Dorothy Speidel, Voter Services Chair d-speidel@northwestern.edu 847-989-4716

Thursday, March 10, 2011   To be determined Informational Program on District 39 Referendum. Time and place to be determined.
Tuesday, March 15, 2011 1:00pm Wilmette Public Library
1242 Wilmette Avenue
Wilmette, Il 60091
Board Meeting.
Tuesday, April 5, 2011     Election Day.
Tuesday, April 19, 2011 1:00pm Wilmette Public Library
1242 Wilmette Avenue
Wilmette, Il 60091
Board Meeting.
Friday, April 29, 2011 12:00pm Union League Club of Chicago
65 West Jackson Blvd.
Chicago, Il 60604
League of Women Voters of Illinois State of the State Luncheon. Speaker: Charles Thomas, ABC 7 Political Reporter

Honorees: Eileen Subak, LWVIL Criminal Justice and Children's Services Issues Specialist

Recipient of the Flora

Sylvester Cheney Award honoring excellent volunteer efforts that further the LWVIL mission. Illinois Coalition to Abolish the Death Penalty

Recipient of the Civic Participation Award honoring
efforts toward the betterment of our community

Click here for Registration/Invite

Tuesday, May 3, 2011 9:45am Cook County Building
118 North Clark Street
Chicago, IL 60602-1390
"Guided Visit" to Cook County Board of Commissioners Meeting. The League of Women Voters of Cook County, in our goal to increase all League members' knowledge of Cook County government and see your county board commissioners in action, have scheduled a series of "guided" visits to the board meetings of the Cook County Board of Commissioners. These meetings are held twice a month, most months. Leagues are being invited throughout the year.

We would like to invite the League members from the Wilmette, Evanston, Glencoe, and Glenview Leagues, to the Tuesday, May 3rd meeting at 10:00 am. Karin Hribar (me), Vice-President of the LVWCC, will meet your members at the County Building, explain the proceedings, and provide agendas, seating charts, vote tally sheets and an introduction to the commissioners from your area.

This is a great opportunity to witness how your county government works (or in some cases doesn't). Remember that we now have a new County Board President, Toni Preckwinkle, who operates quite differently from the previous president; also three new commissioners are on the board.

Here are the particulars: At 9:45 am, meet on the 5th floor of the County Building (the old building, bordered by Washington, Randolph and Clark Sts.--west of the Daley Center. When you get to the 5th floor, go through security (near Toni Preckwinkle's office) and we will assemble by the doors of the board room. We will have agendas, seating charts, vote tally sheets, etc. to make following the meeting easier. Public transportation is the best way to get there.

Please let me (Karin Hribar) know by April 26th if you plan to attend (I will be out of town March 16-30 and will check e-mail when I return). I will then call the County and have seats reserved. If you happen to know who your commissioner is, let me know that as well.

At your service! Karin Hribar LWVCC-VP and Observer Chair khribar@comcast.net 847.818.0206

Monday, May 16, 2011 9:30am-1pm University Center
525 South State Street
Chicago, IL 60605
League of Women Voters Cook County Annual Luncheon. Click here for invitation
Tuesday, May 17, 2011 1:00pm Wilmette Public Library
1242 Wilmette Avenue
Wilmette, IL 60091
Board Meeting. Board Meeting As usual, all board meetings are open to all members.
Sunday, May 22, 2011   Wilmette Public Library
1242 Wilmette Avenue
Wilmette, IL 60091
One Book, Everybody Reads - Colum McCann's "Let the Great World Spin". "One Book, Everybody Reads" Wilmette Public Library's 2011 Selection Colum McCann's "Let the Great World Spin" "Let the Great World Spin," the 2009 National Book Award winning novel by Colum McCann, is the Wilmette Public Library's selection for its sixth annual "One Book, Everybody Reads" program to be held in spring 2011. This is the third time in the short lifespan of the "One Book" program that the library is featuring a major award-winning author. "One Book, Everybody Reads" was created to provide Wilmette and Kenilworth residents with a shared reading experience. It features a multi-faceted series of programs that explore the book and its themes, while creating interest in and discussion of the book. This year's programs, designed to create opportunities for shared enjoyment of the book and enhance the personal reading experience, will begin in April and culminate with the author's visit to Wilmette on May 22. To facilitate the experience, the library will offer numerous copies of the book in various formats for patron use. The Friends of the Wilmette Public Library annually provide funding for this series. As in years past, the League of Women Voters of Wilmette is proud to partner with the library for this program. The League has a copy of the selected book available for member's use. Contact Therese Steinken (tmsteinken@gmail.com) if you would like to borrow the book. "Let the Great World Spin" is the story of seemingly unrelated individuals whose ordinary lives become intricately woven amidst the backdrop of the day in August of 1974 when a mysterious tightrope walker crossed between New York City's twin towers. The book explores the dual themes of love and loss and was hailed by the New York Times as an "emotional tour de force" and "one of the most electric, profound novels...in years." In addition to the 2009 National Book Award, the book has received numerous other awards and accolades.
Tuesday, June 7, 2011 7:00pm The home of Mari Terman
941 Sheridan Road
Wilmette, Il 60091
Annual Board Meeting. At the Annual Meeting the membership is encouraged to attend. Among other issues, we will elect our 2011-2012 slate and adopt the 2011-2012 budget. PLEASE BRING YOUR PACKET WITH YOU. It is part of the June, 2011 Bulletin .
Friday, June 10, 2011-Sunday, June 12, 2011   Holiday Inn North Shore Chicago
5300 Touhy
Skokie, IL 60077
League of Women Voters of Illinois State of the State Convention. League of Women Voters of Illinois - 55th State Convention - Skokie

Help LWVIL MAP THE FUTURE at our Convention + June 10-12, 2011

Convention is at the Holiday Inn, North Shore Chicago at 5300 Touhy in Skokie, IL 60077 Convention Committee has an exciting, educational and entertaining weekend planned. Meet LWVUS President Elisabeth McNamara. Attend stimulating workshops, and help Map the Future of the League. Friday, June 10, 2011 Afternoon workshops will be presented on a variety of topics important to the work of your local Leagues. The evening dinner will feature the presentation of awards, a tasty dinner and our speaker Mary Ann Ahern, NBC political reporter to motivate us to take action.

Saturday, June 11, 2011 Opening session will start at 9 am with LWVUS President Elisabeth McNamara as our keynote speaker. During the plenary sessions we will hear many reports and discuss relevant topics. Stimulating discussions will enhance the lunch hour, and Saturday evening is our banquet. the Carrie Chapman Catt Award winner will be presented, and the Traveling Road Show from the Chicago Bar Association will regale us with their political satire. Spouses and friends are welcome to attend the Friday and Saturday night dinners, enjoy the entertainment, and have an opportunity to network.

Sunday, June 12, 2011 Sunday morning we will elect officers and state board members, and determine the LWVIL program of issues for 2011-2013. Be there and have your voice heard!

Pubs and Wares and Silent Auction will again be featured, enticing you to bid and buy + and maybe make money for your local League. Caucuses on issues and budget will be included. Plus, this is Networking time for Leaguers from all over Illinois.

The Online Auction starts the middle of May. Check it out. Deadline for Convention Registration is May 18, 2011.

Attend the 2011 LWVIL Convention in Skokie, IL. June 10-12, 2011.

Wednesday, July 20, 2011 12:00pm The home of Mari Terman
941 Sheridan Road
Wilmette, IL 60091
Summer Potluck Luncheon and Book Review. Please join us for this popular, annual event! After luncheon, the Book Stall's Roberta Rubin will do a review of the "Best of" this year's crop of books.

  • This is a great time to buy books for friends & family.

Please bring a salad or dessert to serve 8-10 guests, or $10.

Reservations are being taken by Mari Terman at 847-251-6383 or mariterman@comcast.net.

Tuesday, August 23, 2011 1pm Wilemtte Public Library
1242 Wilmette Avenue
Wilmette, IL 60091
Board Meeting. All members are welcome to attend.
Wednesday, September 7, 2011 7:00pm Wilmette Junior High School
620 Locust Road
Wilmette, Il 60091
League of Student Government Leaders Kickoff.
Tuesday, September 27, 2011 1:00pm Wilmette Public Library
1242 Wilmette Avenue
Wilmette, Il 60091
Board Meeting. All members are welcome to attend.
Monday, October 3, 2011 7:00pm The home of Beth Nyhan
2624 Blackhawk Road
Wilmette, IL 60091
A Discussion of the State League's Redistricting Lawsuit with Jan Dorner, President of the LWVIL. The President of the League of Women Voters of Illinois, Jan Dorner, will tell us about the lawsuit the State League has filed against the Illinois General Assembly to overturn the new redistricting map act ("The General Assembly Redistricting Act of 2011").
Tuesday, October 11, 2011 9:00am   Role of Federal Government in Education Study - Status Meeting. At least one member of each team (history, common core, and equity funding) should attend.
Tuesday, October 25, 2011 12:00pm   Role of Federal Government in Education Study - Status Meeting. Teams report on status.
Tuesday, October 25, 2011 1:00pm Wilmette Public Library
1242 Wilmette Avenue
Wilmette, Il 60091
Board Meeting. All members are welcome to attend.
Monday, November 7, 2011 6:30pm Wilmette Park District Recreation Center Room 107
3000 Glenview Road
Wilmette, Il 60091
Seminar New Trier Property Tax. Larry Suffredin, Cook County Commissioner-13th District, will conduct a seminar November 7. New Trier Property Tax Seminar will include presentations by the following: Cook County Commissioner Larry Suffredin, 13th District, Cook County Board of Review Commissioner Mike Cabonargi, Cook County Board of Review Commissioner Dan Patlak, New Trier Township Assessor JoAnn Shrier Gordon. Please attend this November 7 meeting for a better understanding of their property tax bill.
Wednesday, November 9, 2011 1:00pm The home of Trudy Gibbs
112 Hollywood Court
Wilmette, Il 60091
Role of Federal Government in Education Study - Status Meeting. Summarization meeting. Study teams will report and we'll do a run through of the consensus meeting.
Monday, November 14, 2011 10:00am-2:00pm Wilmette Public Library
1242 Wilmette Avenue
Wilmette, Il 60091
Role of Federal Government in Education Study -Consensus Meeting.
Tuesday, November 22, 2011 1:00pm Wilmette Public Library
1242 Wilmette Avenue
Wilmette, Il 60091
Board Meeting. All members are welcome to attend.
Sunday, December 11, 2011 4-6:00pm The home of Mari Terman
941 Sheridan Road
Wilmette, Il 60091
League of Women Voters of Wilmette HOLIDAY PARTY. Please join us for our annual Holiday Party!

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