Published by the League of Women Voters P.O. Box 9535 Moscow ID 83843 Vol. 49 No. 3 (Spring 2002/2003) Web site: community.palouse.net/lwvm
moscow memo
President: Karen Falke 882-8338 karen@uidaho.edu MEMO Editors: Judy Brown jlbrown@turbonet.com Louise Barber louiseb@moscow.com
Letter from the President
As we reach the end of another successful year for the Moscow League of Women Voters, I want to thank each and every one of you for the things that you do for the League. Many of you work for many hours on programs, budgets, recruiting new members, producing the Memo, paying bills, packing and selling peas and lentils and attending the meetings. All of these activities contribute to a very worthwhile organization of which we should all be proud. The League has a good reputation and currently is the largest league in the State of Idaho. Just think what Moscow would miss without this wonderful organization. As president, I want to thank my board members this past year. I have not been able to do as much as I would like for the League due to my schedule, so I have relied on some very good people to carry on the work. Of course they have done a tremendous job. The programs for the past year have been excellent. Just think of all the information we have gathered about so many different topics including health care, hospice, Latah County Rural development, Judicial Reform, and PCEI. I hope during the coming year we can continue our wonderful programs and have a successful fund raising campaign. Thanks to all of you. Have a wonderful summer! -----Karen Falke President
ANNUAL MEETING May 14, 2003 Time: 6 p.m. potluck 7 p.m. meeting Place Amy Ford’s house, 1833 Pine Cone Road. Bring: Potluck. Table service will be provided.
Agenda Welcome-Amy Ford, Vice President Special Announcements Secretary Report-Sally Fredericks Treasurer’s Report-Andrea Beckett Nominating Committee Report-Amy Ford Budget Committee Report-Andrea Beckett Pea & Lentil Sales Report-Louise Barber Fund Raising-Andrea Beckett State Convention-Sue Hovey Report from State Board Member-Sue Hovey Adoption of programs: Areas of continuing responsibility: School-age child care Beautification of Paradise Creek Alternative Schools Recycling/solid waste Planning/zoning Section 16/Moscow Mountain Activities for youth and intervention for troubled youth Areas of continuing study: INEEL Welfare reform Costs of substance abuse in Latah County Suggestions for new local study Committees: Program Committee Nancy Hosack Award Political Directory Finance Drive Energy Rack Peas and Lentils Nominating Youth Voting Other Business Adjourn
Nominations Committee Report
Nancy Hosack Award Rules Rewritten
Nancy Hosack was an early member of the League of Women Voters of Moscow and was well known for her interest and activity in local government. A memorial endowment was established in 1993 in Nancy’s honor to recognize outstanding community volunteers who have demonstrated that same contribution and interest in civic affairs that Nancy showed. It had become apparent over the years that the Nancy Hosack Award rules needed to be updated. A committee made up of Kathleen Warnick, Elizabeth Sullivan, Elizabeth Seale, Amy Ford, Judy Brown, and Mardi Baron met in February to decide on the official name of the award, the rules of the award, who was eligible to receive the award, and when the award would be given. The rewrite of the award rules is below: e recommend that the NANCY HOSACK AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING VOLUNTEER SERVICE may be given each year to a volunteer who has given of her/his time and talent to benefit the people of Moscow. An award certificate, $50, and a year’s membership in the League of Women Voters of Moscow would be awarded to the selected nominee. Nominations would be solicited from: • Mayor of the City of Moscow • City Council Members • City Supervisor • Latah Community Volunteer Center • Moscow schools’ principals • County Commissioners • Members of the League of Women Voters of Moscow • People of Moscow, through a press release or letters to the editor to local papers • And others as the committee deems appropriate Requests for nominations would be issued 4-5 weeks prior to the deadline for receipt of nominations. The selection committee would complete its work 2 weeks after the nomination deadline. The award would be presented at an appropriate League of Women Voters of Moscow function, such as after a Fall Forum, the annual Christmas party, or the Annual Meeting The selection committee will convene in September 2003 to begin the nomination process for the Nancy Hosack award for 2003. Amy Ford Chair, Hosack Committee
Terms 2003-2005 Incoming LWV Board Members 2nd VP: Richard Fredericks Treasurer: Andrea Beckett Directors: Sue Hovey Nance Cecarrelli Terms 2002-2004 Continuing LWV Board Members: President: Karen Falke V. President: Amy Ford Secretary: Sally Fredericks Directors: Elizabeth Seale Mardi Baron Dorothy Thomas Margaret Littlejohn Also serving on the Board will be immediate past President, Judy Brown Contact the LWV U.S. at LWV National Office 1730 M. Street NW, Suite 1000 Washington, DC 2003604505 Phone (202) 429-1965 Fax (202) 429-0854 www.lwv.org 75300.3121@compuserve.com Contact the LWV of Idaho at LWV of Idaho 635 Bennett American Falls ID 83211
Mission of the League of Women Voters Founded in 1920, the League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan political organization that encourages citizens to play an informed and active role in government. At the local, state, and national levels, the league works to influence public policy through education and advocacy. Any person of voting age, male or female, may become a league member.
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LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF MOSCOW PROPOSED BUDGET FISCAL YEAR JUNE 1, 2002 to MAY 31, 2003
2002-03 BUDGET INCOME Dues Contributions/Finance Drive Interest Energy Rack Peas & Lentils Nancy Hosack Memorial Books for Library Mock Election TOTAL EXPENDITURES Administration Board Expenses Finance Drive Pea & Lentil Sales Meetings Membership Delegate/Travel National State Program MEMO (Newsletter) State/National Publications Program Committee Community Service Voter Service/Education Books for Library Mock Election State/National Support *National PMP *State PMP State Clerical Support Nancy Hosack Award Contingency TOTAL ACTUAL to April 21,03 2003-04 BUDGET
$ 2,800 1,500 25 650 800 50 80 100 6,005
$ 1,535 809 24 650 772
3,790
$ 2,800 1,500 25 650 800 50 80 100 6,005
125 175 250 50 50 500 400 350 50 50 400 80 240 1,660 1,250 230 50 120 $ 6,030
82 26 310 0 120 1130 212 282
125 175 300 50 50 700 400 350 50 50 400 80 1,660 1,250 230 100 35 $ 6,005
263 166 1388
$ 3,979
*We send a delegate to Nat Convention once every 2 years & hope to carry over balance in budgeted amount. State Convention (8 delegates) is one year & State Council (3 delegates) the next. If we include $400 in the budget each year and carry over any remaining balance, we should average out. Current account balances: Checking $ 1,599.17 Savings 3,860.54 Hosack Savings 617.65
Andrea Beckett, Treasurer
It’s Convention Time! There’s a great opportunity for Moscow Leaguers to attend a State Convention. It will be in Lewiston, Idaho, June 7-8. We have eight delegate slots to fill and with Lewiston being so close, we want to make sure we fill them all. We have much to be proud of being the biggest league in the state, and we should make our presence known. So, come learn about league, enjoy a special tour of the Lewis and Clark Bicentennial Sculptures, and meet the other delegates. If you would like to go as a Moscow delegate, your Convention fee will be paid out of our budget. Register by filling out the form below. If you would like to stay for the banquet, you’ll need to include a check for $19. If you want to go on the sculpture tour, include $10 for that fee. Send in your form (and check, if appropriate), by May 7, 2003. Please let Karen Falke, (882-8338 or karen@uidaho.edu) know if you are planning to attend.
LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF IDAHO 27TH BIENNIAL CONVENTION: JUNE 7 & 8, 2003 LEWISTON, IDAHO REGISTRATION FORM
Registration must be received by May 7, 2003 Please type or print clearly: First Name__________________________________Last Name _______________________________________ Nickname for badge___________________________________________________________________________ League represented ___________________________________________________________________________ League position/responsibility____________________________________________________________________ Address_____________________________________________________________________________________ City _________________________________________________State_________________Zip_______________ Daytime telephone______________________________________Fax___________________________________ Email________________________________________________ I am attending as a voting delegate (check only one category) _____________State League ______________Local League I am attending as a:____________Nonvoting member _________Guest
The Convention Registration consists of three plans. Please check one plan. Convention includes: Saturday and Sunday meals, refreshments and booklet. ____1. Convention and Banquet ____2. Convention only ____3. Banquet only $49.00/person $30.00/person $19.00/person (Chicken, Salmon, Prime Rib) Underline your choice.
____ Lewis and Clark Bicentennial Sculpture Bus Tour - $10.00/person ____ Friday night, June 6, social hosted by Lewiston League at home of Maxine Miller* (no charge) Total Due by May 7, 2003: $______________________ Email registration form to: LaWanda Thomason wanda@camasnet.com Make check payable to LWV Lewiston Convention and mail to *Maxine Miller, 321 Skyline Dr., Lewiston, ID 83501-4220
Welcome to New Members
We have five new members of League. They are Mary Munson, Andrea Thomas, Jennifer Disotell, Ken Medlin, Bert Cross, and Carol Woodall. Andrea Thomas was born on July 4, 1980 in St. Maries, Idaho, to John and Christie Thomas of Moscow. She graduated from Moscow High School in 1998. Today, she is a junior in the Coordinated Program in Dietetics at the University of Idaho. This is her last semester in Moscow because the senior year of dietetics is spent in Spokane. She has two older sisters who live in Seattle, and who have been her role models her entire life. Currently she is considering pursing a career in medicine. Bert Cross has been a resident of Moscow and Idaho for 41 years. He joined the faculty of the UI in the fall of 1962 as Chairman of the Dept. of Journalism. Before coming to the UI, Bert taught journalism at Kansas State University and Michigan State University. He is a native of Spokane, Wash. and has his B.A. from the Univ. of Washington, an M.S. from the Univ. of Oregon, with doctoral studies in Political Science at Stanford. He was drafted before Pearl Harbor in World War II and spent nearly five years in the Army, three of those in North Africa and Europe. Bert's first wife, Helen, with whom he has two sons, was active in league until her death in 1982. He married Doris (Dode) Bell in1985 and she died in 1992. Bert retired in 1985 and has tried to remain active in volunteer work with various organizations. He looks forward to his participation in League activities. Mary Munson grew up in South-central Illinois, attended school in New Mexico and Florida and is currently a doctoral student at the UI. She has worked as a teacher, counselor, administrative assistant to the president of a computer company, and presently is a realtor. She also serves as a contractor for a personal home she is currently building. Interests include African drumming, belly dancing, design work with desktop publishing, designing houses, and raising Norwegian horses. (Bios were not available for Jennifer.)
Board Honors League Veterans
The League of Women Voters of Moscow is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. As part of the celebration, 11 women who have been in league for 20 years or more were special guests of the LWV Board at a luncheon on February 25. Karen Falke, Joan Klingler, Marta Robertson, Pauli Owens, Winifred Dixon, Kathleen Warnick, Janet Fiske, Beth Seale, Liz Sullivan, Pat Scott and Loreca Stauber were honored for their contributions to league and to the community of Moscow. The ladies had to “sing for their supper” though. Before lunch, the group gathered to exchange stories and recall events, issues, studies, and personalities from the past. Joan Klingler took notes so we wouldn’t lose those stories. After a lot of good talk, Karen Falke summed it up well by observing that league tends to focus public attention to problems in the community and because we do things well, we tend to be trusted. The ladies then sat down to a lunch of soup, bread, salad, and dessert provided by Joan Klingler and Amy Ford. Nancy Ceccarelli brought Tom Stroschein to pay respects to the group later in the afternoon. It was a grand time.
LWV-US Reacts to HAVA
LWV-US is anticipating a great need during Election 2004 for competent poll workers. As you know, Congress has enacted new election laws in response to the debacle of the election process in Florida in 2000. The Help America Vote Act (HAVA) will effect every state. LWV-US is in the draft stages of a plan to provide competent, non-partisan volunteers to assist paid election workers at the polls. The plan is to develop public service announcements, conduct volunteer phone banks and distribute tens of thousands of flyers throughout the country in order to sign up 400,000 new poll workers in the next 18 months. League will be working with election officials to help educate voters about the new procedures, as well as their rights, before Election Day. League is also planning to develop a monitoring system for Election Day so that if there is a problem at a polling location, those problems can be identified and corrected. The Secretary of State of Idaho is currently drafting a plan to meet the HAVA requirements to: • Create and maintain a single, uniform, centralized voter registration system. • Provide information to voters on how to correct their ballots and request replacement ballots. • Improve access, privacy and independence for voters with disabilities • Provide a formal procedure for complaints about state and county compliance with the act. League’s traditional role of educating and assisting the electorate is needed to help in this transition. To review the draft of Idaho’s HAVA plan, go to www.idsos.state.id.us or write to Idaho Secretary of State Ben Ysursa, PO Box 83770, Boise, ID 83720 and request a copy of the draft.
League of Women Voters
Membership Renewal (due 1 June) Name(s) Street Home phone# ( ) Amount enclosed: Regular ($40)____ E-mail address City/State Work phone# ( ) Student ($30)____
Family ($60)____ (additional family member’s name)________________________________________________ I request assistance for payment of my dues from the scholarship fund in the amount of $____________. or I would like, in addition to my dues, $________ to be deposited to the scholarship fund. As less than 60% of our members send dues by the end of June, we thank you for doing this as soon as possible so that there is less follow-up work for the treasurer. Please send this form with your check to: Treasurer LWV, Moscow PO Box 9535 Moscow, ID 83843
LWV of Moscow Louise Barber, Editor PO Box 9535 Moscow ID 83843