The VOTER October 2018 League of Women Voters Wichita-Metro, P. O. Box 2411, Wichita, KS 67201 Lwvwichita.org E-mail Wichitametrolwv@gmail.com Phone number 316-573-5583

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LWV Monthly Meeting Kansas Foster Care, Privatization & Adoption

Tuesday, October 9, 5:30-7:45 pm

Advanced Learning Library, 711 W. 2nd Street

Calling all League members and friends to come to the October Unit meeting at the new Advanced Learning Library! If you have not been to the new “Learning Center,” you are in for a pleasant surprise. In addition, we are trying something new this year—new place, new agenda, new time. The doors will open at 5:00 pm, meeting will begin at 5:30 pm and program at 6:00 pm. There will be NO MEAL, thus no cost. You are welcome to “brown bag it” if you want. The program will be on foster care, adoption and privatization in Kansas. The State Study this year is a revisit of our position on this issue. There will be a panel of four people from the St. Francis Community Services which currently has the contract for foster care in the state of Kansas. This should be a good program and discussion of the situation – as it was and as it is. Again, plan to come, bring your supper while it is still light outside, and be part of an issue currently in the news and being studied by the League. Our studies lead to action, but you must be informed before action can be taken!

NO RSVP AND NO COST! EARLY ENOUGH TO EVEN ATTEND SOMETHING ELSE IF YOU ARE REALLY BUSY!

Our Mission:

Empowering Voters. Defending Democracy.

Our Vision:

We envision a democracy where every

person has the desire, the right,

the knowledge, and the confidence

to participate.

CALENDAR

Oct. 6 LWV State League Day Saturday Good Shepherd Episcopal Church 9am-4pm 8021 W. 21st Street Oct. 9 LWV Monthly Unit Meeting Tuesday Advanced Learning Library 5:30-7:30pm 711 W. 2nd Street Oct. 16 Last Day to Register to Vote! Tuesday Oct. 20 LWV Board Meeting Saturday St. Paul’s Lutheran Church 9-11am 925 N. Waco Oct. 22 Early Voting Begins Monday See attached flyer Oct. 23 Tues. Topics: Green Space Tuesday Advanced Learning Library 12-1pm 711 W. 2nd Street Nov. 3 LWV Board Meeting Saturday St. Paul’s Lutheran Church 9-11am 925 N. Waco Nov. 6 Last Day to Vote! Tuesday Nov. 13 LWV Monthly Unit Meeting Tuesday Advanced Learning Library 5:30-7:30pm 711 W. 2nd Street Nov. 15 SG Co. Vote Canvassing Thursday Dec. 11 LWV Monthly Unit Meeting Tuesday Advanced Learning Library 5:30-7:30pm 711 W. 2nd Street

The VOTER October 2018 League of Women Voters Wichita-Metro, P. O. Box 2411, Wichita, KS 67201 Lwvwichita.org E-mail Wichitametrolwv@gmail.com Phone number 316-573-5583

Tuesday Topics

Notes from September: School Vouchers

Last week’s Tuesday Topics presented Bishop Wade Moore of the Urban Preparatory Academy and Erin Gould of Game On for Kansas Schools discussing the pros and cons of private school vouchers and tax credits. It was an informative and lively presentation. Tuesday Topics, co-sponsored by LWV and the Wichita Library are always worthwhile, well done, just an hour long, and not to be missed!

Green Space vs. Private Development Tuesday, Oct. 23, Noon-1 pm Advanced Learning Library, 711 W. 2nd St.

The competing interest of public green space vs. private development is nothing new. Joni Mitchell's song "Big Yellow Taxi" summed it up: "...Paved paradise and put up a parking lot." In times of economic downturn, how important is it to keep and maintain City park facilities when developers are willing to purchase for the land for private development? Are the two compatible? And how should the leaders decide when the two come into conflict? Park Director Troy Houtman and Assistant City Manager Scot Rigby will join us for this discussion on how Wichita balances its economic interests with the need for open green spaces. Co-sponsored by the League of Women Voters - Wichita Metro. Doors open at 11:30 am for those who want to bring a lunch.

2018 Election Analysis Tuesday, Nov. 27, Noon-1 pm Advanced Learning Library, 711 W. 2nd St.

Join us as Dr. Russell Fox from Friends University discusses the outcomes from this year's election. What might voters expect to see in the coming months at the local, state and federal level? This program is co-sponsored by the League of Women Voters Wichita-Metro. Doors open at 11:30 for those who want to bring a lunch or purchase one from Reverie Roasters.

NEED TO GET ORGANIZED?

This beautiful calendar planner will inspire you as it celebrates inspirational and significant Kansas women! The $15 donation supports our Education Fund and Centennial Celebration.

“Stirring up Democracy for 100 Years” wooden spoons are still available for only $6. Both of these items make perfect gifts for the women and men in your life who believe in the LWV mission. To purchase yours, contact Martha Pint at (316) 259-6192 or martha_pint@hotmail.com.

BOARD REPORTS

Voter Service Report As we anticipated, September was a very busy month. The League attended 12 voter registration / training / speaking events. We had a total of 80.5 volunteer hours, talked with approximately 800 people, and helped 143 voters register, change their names or addresses, or request advance ballots. A huge thank you to all of you that volunteered. We have until October 16th to register people before the General Election on November 6th. As we have worked with people this past month, we have found that it is very important for all of us to check our voter registration at KSVotes.org or with the Election Office. We have had a few people that said they even voted in the primary that were not showing up as registered. In October we have five additional voter registration events scheduled and two candidate forums. We will continue our efforts to get out the vote on Election Day. Carole A. Neal, Chair

The VOTER October 2018 League of Women Voters Wichita-Metro, P. O. Box 2411, Wichita, KS 67201 Lwvwichita.org E-mail Wichitametrolwv@gmail.com Phone number 316-573-5583

Treasurer’s Report Dues Reminder: Our League’s dues fund our local Voter Service and Advocacy work. Also, they help fund the work of LWV Kansas and LWVUS. This year our dues are $65 a year. We have a special student rate this year, $10 a year. A second member in a household’s dues are $32.50 a year. Our dues year began July 1 so dues for July 1, 2018–June 30, 2019 are now due. We welcome new members Kiana Knolland, Anne Nelson, Sue Wine and Pat Jones. We have 97 paid members at this time! Thanks to all who have renewed so far. Donations to our LWV Wichita-Metro’s regular operations are always welcome – they aren’t tax-deductible, but they do help the league! If you want to make a donation that is tax-deductible you can donate to our LWV Wichita-Metro Education and Scholarship Fund. Be sure to designate Ed. Fund on your check. Designating LWV Wichita – Metro Ed. Fund is enough if you want the funds to go to our ordinary education work. If you want your donation to go to our 100th Anniversary work please note “Ed. Fund – Anniversary” on your donation. You may pay dues by mailing a check to me at Elaine Harvey Treasurer LWV Wichita-Metro at 4370 N. Eagle Lake Ct. Bel Aire, KS 67220 or bringing a check to a League Unit Meeting or by mailing a check to our Post Office box, or via our website at lwvwichita.org.

Elaine Harvey, Treasurer

EVENTS

LWV Kansas League Day Saturday, October 6, 9 am – 4 pm

Good Shepherd Episcopal Church

8021 W. 21st Street

Join LWV members from across the state for an awesome day with keynote speaker Wendy Doyle from Women's Foundation, plus a panel on media integrity and a welcome from Wichita Vice-Mayor Bryan Frye. Consider this a one-day break, full of useful tips and information to get us all through the busy 2018 election season.

As host League, we would like to have a good turnout of our members, so please attend if at all possible. Registration is $40 and includes continental breakfast and lunch. Here is the link to register: http://lwvk.org/events/league-day.

Don't miss the opportunity to hear these guest speakers:

• Wendy Doyle, Women’s Foundation, “The Status of Women in Kansas”

• “Integrity in the Media” Panel Discussion: Davis Merritt, Rebecca Tanner, and Tom Shine

• Annie McKay, President and CEO of Kansas Action for Children, “Children and Families in Kansas”

And there will be informative sessions on Legislative Agenda for 2019, Centennial Celebration, Voter Service, Communications, and Get Out the Vote (GOTV) Strategies.

Photo from 2017 League Day

The VOTER October 2018 League of Women Voters Wichita-Metro, P. O. Box 2411, Wichita, KS 67201 Lwvwichita.org E-mail Wichitametrolwv@gmail.com Phone number 316-573-5583

Help Wanted!

Want to help create a more perfect democracy?

Volunteer with LWV!

Your help for even a couple of hours a month will

make a difference. Here’s some things you could

consider:

● Be a Leader! - Our league is growing! If you

like to organize to make things happen, let us

know!

● Membership - join a telephone tree to call

members about meetings; mentor a new

member; bring people you know to a meeting

or event

● Raise money so we can do more - sell some

“Celebrating” planners (and buy one for

yourself); talk with potential donors; address

and stuff envelopes; make a donation

● Voter Services - register voters, assist with

candidate forums, help educate voters

● Keep an eye on local government - review

advance agendas for city council, county

commission, and other meetings and alert the

League of important topics; observe meetings

while wearing your LWV button

● Communications - help with newsletter by

printing & mailing 10-15 copies each month;

help with social media

Call or email Pat Reinhold, Co-President, to talk about

how you can be involved! patinw@gmail.com, (316)

619-6717.

2018-2019 LWV Wichita – Metro Board Members

Effective October 1, 2018

Co-Presidents Pat Reinhold

Laura Thompson

Treasurer Elaine Harvey

Secretary Pat Purvis

Past Co-President Sharon Ailslieger

Board Members Sharon Cranford

Carole Neale Martha Pint

Julie Sherwood Megan Wright-Hagan

The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan political organization encouraging the informed and active participation of citizens in government. It influenced public policy through education and advocacy. We never support or oppose any political party or candidate.