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People Powered Action Day

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ztEgLXSiek&w=370&h=238] Join environmentally minded cyclists worldwide for an event celebrating NOT using fossil fuels. Festivities include music, food and special speakers. Those that can't ride are encouraged to walk or share a ride there. White t-shirts are the preferred attire but it's even better if you can add the LWVEA logo to it. All bikers will also receive special streamers for their handlebars! The celebration technically begins at 1:30 PM, when riders from all over the suburbs will converge on the Ruggard Gazebo, Prairie Path at Ardmore Ave, Villa Park, Illinois. Elgin bike riders will meet & start at 10 AM [...]

By |2011-09-13T14:45:52-05:00September 13th, 2011|

August Issue of The VOTER

In this Issue: President’s Corner Upcoming Events Run Like You Mean It Get Moving LWVEA Co-Sponsors Kids Count Symposium Federal Education Study Underway A Report from Afghanistan Illinois’ Budget Crisis, then & now Related articles LWVEA Co-Sponsors Kids Count Symposium in October (lwvelginarea.org) Information from the Federal Education Study Committee (lwvelginarea.org) https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=109521275809419 (via LWV Elgin Area on Facebook)

By |2011-08-29T18:37:02-05:00August 29th, 2011|

91 Years ago today…

via Elisabeth MacNamara, President, LWVUS Today we celebrate the 91st anniversary of the 19th amendment, which guaranteed women the right to vote. Since 1920, women voters have been a major influence in American politics and in making our society safer and more secure for families and children.. In honor of Women’s Equality day, encourage someone you know – man or woman – to register to vote.

By |2011-08-26T14:19:37-05:00August 26th, 2011|

Information from the Federal Education Study Committee

LWVEA is collaborating with the Central Kane League to study the Federal Role in Public Education. The nation-wide Education Study scope focuses on public education from preK through grade 12, with a focus on (sub-committee 1) Common Core Standards, and (sub-committee 2) Funding and Equity Issues. The Consensus Process is the backbone of the League of Women Voters. League members will get much more out of the consensus process if they come prepared by reading the following background information: Federal Education Study_Consensus Questions Federal Role in Public Education_Issue Brief Common Core Standards_Issue Brief For questions, comments, thoughts – please contact Elgin [...]

By |2011-08-26T10:31:08-05:00August 26th, 2011|
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