League of Women Voters of Livingston
Purpose: To promote political responsibility through informed
and active participation in government and to influence public
policy through education and advocacy.
League Officers 2009-2010
Judith Friedman – President
Renee Resky - Treasurer
Grace Russo – Vice President
Robin Weiss - Secretary
Tuesday, November 3 GENERAL ELECTION
Wednesday, November 18 7:30 PM – Board Meeting
8:00 PM – Speaker, Joseph Fiordaliso,
Commissioner of Board of Public Utilities
AGENDA FOR BOARD MEETING
Secretary’s Report – Robin Weiss
Membership and Treasurer’s Report – Renee Resky
Planning for December 16 Holiday Party – Judith Friedman
Announcements from NJLWV – Judith Friedman
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE – Judith Friedman
On October 14, over 60 people attended the Candidates
Night for State Assembly at the Livingston High School.
Many thanks to Grace Tse who provided flyers and
biographies, as well as, place names of candidates. Robin
Weiss and Iris Leopold served as Timekeepers.
On November 18, Commissioner of Public Utilities, Joseph
Fiordaliso, will speak about alternative energy efforts
in New Jersey. Do you have questions or concerns about
energy bills? Come and ask!
MEETINGS OF INTEREST
December 8, 2009 will be the 10th Annual Conference of
Anti-Poverty Network of New Jersey…9:00 AM – 3:30 PM,
War Memorial, Trenton, NJ. There is no fee. E-mail
November 18, 2009 there will be the Citizen Journalist
Conference: “Countering the Culture of Corruption”…
11:00 AM, Monmouth University, West Long Branch, NJ.
No fee. E-mail www.Heather@JointheCampaign.com
or call 732-548-9798.
VOTER SERVICE
During October, Sue Cai, Judith Friedman and Grace Russo
registered voters and distributed Mail-In-Ballots at Livingston
Chinese School in Mt. Pleasant Middle School and also CARE
ONE at the Assisted Living section.
HOLIDAY PARTY DECEMBER 16
Please let Judy Friedman know if you would like to bring a
dessert, hors d’oevres, bread, etc. Our Holiday Party will also
include a consensus meeting in which we plan to share leadership
of various sections. The materials are available from Renee
Resky. The topic is: “Granting In-State Tuition To Unauthorized
Immigrants”. Please call 973-994-1935 if you want to participate.
BIG L HONORS RENEE RESKY
Congratulations to our Treasurer, Renee Resky for her induction
into the BIG L Hall of Fame for her extraordinary athletic
contributions.
DONATIONS
Many thanks to Charlotte Chefitz and Debbie Schein for their
generous donations to the Livingston League of Women Voters.
League of Women Voters of Livingston
Purpose:To promote political responsibility through informed and
active participation in government and to influence public policy
through education and advocacy.
League Officers 2009-2010
Judith Friedman – President
Renee Resky - Treasurer
Grace Russo – Vice President
Robin Weiss - Secretary
Sunday, October 4 Voter Registration Art at the Oval
YMCA. 11 AM – 2 PM
Thursday, October 8 Voter Registration, Essex County
College. 10 AM – 2 PM
Wednesday, October 14 Assembly Candidates Night
Livingston High School Chorus Room
8 PM
Wednesday, November 187:30 PM Board Meeting
8:00 Speaker, Joseph Fiordaliso
Commissioner, Board of Utilities
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE – Judith Friedman
If anyone is interested in helping to register voters October 4 or 8
at the above venues, please call me.973-994-1935. Grace Russo,
Robin Weiss, Stanley and Claire Rabinow and Renee Resky
registered voters at the Newcomers Picnic. The Stat League of
Women Voters wants to make a great registration effort this fall.
We look forward to great attendance at the Assembly Candidates
Night in the Livingston High School Chorus Room, October 14,
8:00 PM.
Absentee Ballots have now been changed to “Mail-In-Ballots”
to be used for any reason and can be used for all general elections.
http://www.state.nj.us/state/elections/formpdf/application-for-vote-by-mail-ballot-0772809.pdf.
MEMBERSHIP DUES
Please send your membership dues to League of Women
Voters, P.O.Box 583, Livingston, NJ 07039. Thanks! Any
additional donations will be gratefully accepted!
THE NOVEMBER 2009 GENERAL ELECTION
Tuesday, October 13: deadline to register or change voting address
Tuesday, October 27: deadline for mail-in ballot to County Clerk
Monday, November 2: 3:00 pm deadline to apply in person to County Clerk for mail-in ballot
You must be 18 and a US citizen
The new mail-in ballot replaces the absentee ballot and may be obtained from the Town Clerk.
Purpose:
To promote political responsibility through informed and active
participation in government and to influence public policy through
education and advocacy.
League Officers 2009-2010
Judith Friedman – President
Renee Resky - Treasurer
Grace Russo – Vice President
Robin Weiss - Secretary
Saturday, September 12 LWVNJ Workshops: Health Care Reform
Monday, September 14 Welcome to Livingston Picnic
Register Voters
5:30 – 7:00 PM
Senior Community Center
Wednesday, September 16 Board Meeting – 7:30 PM *
8:00 PM Speaker, Charles Downing
“CIVICS 101”
Wednesday, October 14 Candidates Night for Assembly
8:00 PM
Livingston High School Chorus
Room – lst Floor
*Agenda
Treasurer’s Report – Renee Resky
Secretary’s Report – Robin Weiss
Planning Candidates Night Announcements - Judith Friedman
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE – Judith Friedman
Please join us to register new residents at the Welcome to
Livingston Picnic on Monday, September 14 and have a buffet
supper. Call me at 973-994-1935.
September 16 Meeting
Bring your friends and neighbors to hear history teacher
Charles Downing explain aspects of voting in the November
Gubernatorial and Assembly election. Do you have question
about write-ins, security, and modifications yet for the
disabled? It’s an opportunity to ask.
OCTOBER 14 CANDIDATES NIGHT
It will be held at the Livingston High School Chorus Room,
1st floor. Dawn Clarke will be the moderator. Eleanor Popolizio,
President of the A.A.U.W., will be the hostess. The A.A.U.W.
is co-sponsor and is providing refreshments. The candidates
are Democrats John McKeon and Mila Jasey, Incumbents; and
Republicans, Barry Funt and Mark Meyerowitz. Livingston TV
34 will film the event for a wider audience.
CHARLES DOWNING “CIVICS 101” SEPTEMBER 16
Charles Downing to give Civics 101 Workshop for the League
of Women Voters.
Most of us know what the Governor’s role is in NJ, but do you know about:
The General Assembly;
The role of the State Committeeman or Committeewoman;
Why the Essex County Sheriff or Registrar of Deeds an elected official?
What the role of each elected official on you sample ballot has in government.
Want a refresher?……..then come to the Civics 101 Workshop!
Charles Downing, a Livingston High School history teacher, will
review the elected offices on the November 3rd ballot. Mr. Downing
will teach us how the new office of the Lieutenant Governor came
about and will also explain how to register to vote and where to
vote.
Charles Downing is a graduate of Metuchen (NJ) High School. He
has a B.A. in History from Rutgers Univ. and an M.A. in Early
American History from the College of William & Mary in Virginia.
In addition to 19 years in secondary education, he worked for 9
years as a staff historian at the William & Mary Center for the
Archaeological Research. This September he will begin his ninth
school year as a teacher at Livingston High School where he has
taught Advanced Placement United States History and standard
U.S. History courses.
Please come and bring your friends and neighbors.
Refreshments will be served.
DONATIONS
We would like to extend thanks to the following members for their donations to the league:
Rose Zelster, Marilyn Zirl, Steve Werdenschlag, Renee and Wilda
Resky, Merle Kalishman, Barbara and Robert Starr, and Shari
Weiner.
Purpose:
To promote political responsibility through informed and active
participation in government and to influence public policy through
education and advocacy.
Wednesday, August 19 *Planning Meeting to Formulate Questions for Candidates Night
7:30 PM
Senior Community Center
204 Hillside Ave.
Saturday, September 12 LWVNJ Workshops Health Care Reform
Monday, September 14 Welcome to Livingston Picnic
Register Voters
5:30 – 7:00 PM
Senior Community Center
Wednesday, September 16 Board Meeting – 7:30 PM
8: PM Speaker, Charles Downing
“CIVICS 101”
*Agenda
Treasurer’s Report – Renee Resky
Secretary’s Report – Robin Weiss
Planning for Candidates Night Announcements Judith Friedman
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE – Judith Friedman
Please bring your questions for the Candidates Night (which will
be October 21), to our August 19 meeting. We have been invited
by Lauren Glassman of the Recreation Department to participate
in the annual Welcome to Livingston Picnic at which time we will
register voters and enjoy a lovely buffet supper compliments of
the Recreation Dept. Let me know if you would like to help. My
phone number is 973-994-1935.
September 16 Meeting
Renee Resky has invited History teacher, Charles Downing, to our
public meeting. He will discuss the roles of November candidates,
provisional ballots, write-ins and other aspects of the upcoming
election. He calls his presentation “CIVICS 101”.
CANDIDATES NIGHT OCTOBER 21
This event will feature the Democrat and Republican Assembly
candidates from our 27th District. Dawn Clarke will be Moderator.
The AAUW has again graciously agreed to co-sponsor. Candidates
for Governor and Lieutenant Governor will be in a state-wide debate October 13 handled by the LWVNJ office.
IN MEMORIUM
Sadly, on July 31st, after a long illness, Rhoda Shaievitz, our dear
friend and member, passed away. Rhoda was a vibrant lady and contributed so much to our monthly League meetings. She
graciously opened her home for our Holiday Party in December, 2006
and Chris Christie, then US Attorney, was our guest speaker. Our
heartfelt sympathies go out to her loving husband, Sid, and
daughters.
COMMENTATOR
League of Women Voters of Livingston
June 2009
Editor: Grace Russo
Website: www.freewebs.com/lwvlivingston/
Volume XXXVI1 – No. 11
Purpose: To promote political responsibility through informed
and active participation in government and to influence public
policy through education and advocacy.
CALENDAR, JUNE, 2009
Wednesday, June 17 Panning Meeting
8:00 PM
Community Center
204 Hillside Ave.
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE – Judith Friedman
Many thanks to Renee Resky for arranging a delicious dinner
at Il Vicolo for our Annual Meeting and to Shari Weiner who
presented, clearly, the importance of women in public office.
Shari is the president of the Women’s Political Caucus, which
encourages and nurtures women candidates. For further
information, call 1-609-393-555 or contact Shari at Livingston
Township Hall to join an Essex County chapter.
Please attend the planning meeting. Renee Resky will present
the new budget and Sue Cai will discuss the recommendations
of the State Convention. We will also plan our Fall calendar.
SCHOLARSHIP FOR A LIVINGSTON HS SENIOR
The Scholarship Committee, consisting of Grace Tse, Robin
Weiss and Judith Friedman, reviewed over 40 applications and
chose Gianna Campisi on the basis of need, community service
and upper half of her senior class scholastically. The award is
$500. Gianna plans to attend Montclair University and become
an educator hoping “to help others understand the strength and
fragility of the human condition.” Gianna understands this
already having suffered several losses of loved ones. However,
she has shown great leadership enhancing cheerleading skills
of her peers, organizing many events to help her late friend,
Brielle Namer and lobbying the US Senate to install ignition
interlock devices on the cars of repeat offenders who are drunk
drivers. She has been working since she was 14 to relieve some
of the financial burden from a widowed parent.
CONTRIBUTIONS
Special thanks to Judy Friedman for her generous contribution
to the LWV. If anyone would like to make a contribution, please
make checks payable to LWV, P.O. Box 583, Livingston, NJ 07039.
COMMENTATOR
League of Women Voters of Livingston
May, 2009
Editor: Grace Russo
Website: www.freewebs.com/lwvlivingston/
Volume XXXVI1 – No. 10
Purpose: To promote political responsibility through informed
and active participation in government and to influence public
policy through education and advocacy.
CALENDAR MAY, 2009
Wednesday, May 20 Annual Meeting
Dinner: 7 PM
Speaker: 8 PM Shari Weiner, Attorney
Place: Il Viccolo Restaurant
113 S. Livingston Ave.
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE – Judith Friedman
Many thanks to Renee Resky for arranging a well attended
meeting April 15th on the environment with informed
speakers and an excellent film.
We look forward to our Annual Meeting on May 20th at Il Viccolo
Restaurant….the cost will be $25.00. There will be a dinner
meeting first. We will hear about the budget, accomplishments
for the year and the state convention report. Then at 8 PM, Shari
Weiner, attorney for the Livingston Township, will speak about
the newly formed WOMEN’S POLITICAL CAUCUS OF NEW
JERSEY, of which Shari is president. It is an organization that
seeks to increase the number of women elected and appointed
to office.
Please come and bring anyone who has an interest in serving
in public office. To make reservations, please call Judy Friedman,
973-994-1935 or Renee Resky, 973-992-5855.
SCHOLARSHIP
Forty-three students have applied for the $500 scholarship which
the Livingston League plans to award on June 3rd. The chosen
applicant’s name must go to the Guidance Office May 12. Please
let Judy Friedman know if you want to help with the selection of this
student…973-994-1935.
DATES TO REMEMBER
May 2: LWVNJ Convention: Sue Cai will represent our League.
June 2: Primary Election for Governor.
COMMENTATOR
League of Women Voters of Livingston
April, 2009
Editor: Grace Russo
Website: www.freewebs.com/lwvlivingston/
Volume XXXVI1 ¡V No. 9
Purpose: To promote political responsibility through informed
and active participation in government and to influence public
policy through education and advocacy.
CALENDAR APRIL, 2009
Wednesday, April 15 7:30 PM Board Meeting *
8:00 PM ¡§Alternative Energy¡¨
Senior Community Center
Tuesday, April 21 School Board Election
Saturday, May 2 LWVNJ Convention
South Brunswick, NJ
*AGENDA FOR APRIL 15
Secretary¡¦s Report ¡V Robin Weiss
Treasurer and Membership Report ¡V Renee Resky
Announcements
PRESIDENTS MESSAGE ¡V Judith Friedman
Board of Education candidates Bonnie Granatir and Charles
¡§Chuck¡¨ Granata spoke March 18 to the League about the
future plans for Livingston schools. The evening will
appear on Livingston TV 34. Editor Nancy Dinar will also
describe the presentation in the West Essex Tribune.
League questions have been forwarded to Ms. Dinar as
suggestions to ask candidates.
Sue Cai has volunteered to represent our League May 2 at
the State LWV Convention in New Brunswick.
ALTERNATIVE ENERGY APRIL 15
Renee Resky has arranged for two speakers and a short film
to present this important issue. Renee has also invited
several local environmental groups to join us that evening.
Please put this evening on your calendar!
SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE
Anyone who is interested in selecting a student for our $500
scholarship to a Livingston High School student, should
call Judy Friedman 973-994-1935.
Volume XXXVI1 ¡V No. 8
Purpose:To promote political responsibility through informed
and active participation in government and to influence public
policy through education and advocacy.
Wednesday, March 18 7:30 PM Board Meeting *
8:00 PM Board of Education Candidates
Senior Community Center
Wednesday, April 15 7:30 PM Board Meeting
8:00 PM ¡§Alternative Energy¡¨
Senior Community Center
*AGENDA FOR MARCH 18
Secretary¡¦s Report ¡V Robin Weiss
Treasurer and Membership Report ¡V Renee Resky
Announcements ¡V Judith Friedman
PRESIDENT MESSAGE Judith Friedman
It has been suggested that we meet during the daytime for some
programs so that we may accommodate residents who do not
want to drive at night. Please let me know what you think of this
and what day would be best¡K973-994-1935.
FORUM ANNOUNCEMENT
Where Are We Now and Where Are We Headed?
ALTERNATIVE ENERGY
March 14, 2009, 9:30 AM 12:30 noon, Rutgers University
Speakers include: Representative Frank Pallone, Lance Miller,
Chief of Planning, NJ Board of Public Utilities and Mike Winka,
Director, NJ Clean Energy Program.
2009 LWVNJ STATE CONVENTION, 58TH BIENNIAL
Saturday, May 2, 2009, 8:00 AM -- 5:00 PM. Hyatt Regency Hotel,
New Brunswick. $95 per delegate
If you are interested in attending, let me know and I will forward
a registration form. The deadline is March 30, 2009.
(Judy Friedman)
BOARD OF ED CANDIDATES NIGHT
Our meeting with the candidates on March 18 will not follow the
usual formal format, i.e., moderator, timekeeper and specific
questions posed to the candidates. Instead, because there are
only two candidates, the meeting will be of a more informal nature
with questions and answers and discussions from the audience.
SENIOR SCHOLARSHIP FOR LIVINGSTON HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT
Our League will be awarding a $500 scholarship to a Livingston
senior on June 3rd. Call 973-994-1935 (Judy Friedman) to serve
on the committee.
FINANCES
Currently, our finances indicate a negative balance of almost $2,000.
Recognizing that the economy is in a terrible slump and we are all
tightening our belts, we are, however, asking the membership if they
could make a contribution at this time. Checks should be made
payable to ¡§LWV Education Fund¡¨, which is tax deductible, and
mailed to P.O.Box 583, Livingston, NJ 07039.
Our money is tied up in gift cards (vouchers) for Shop Rite,
Kings and Pathmark, which must be paid for up front. Most of us
have to grocery shop anyway, and if we all bought some gift cards,
available in $50 increments, it would be most helpful. And they make
wonderful gifts, too, as I¡¦m sure we all know someone who would
appreciate receiving one¡K. or two¡K during these difficult times.
Contact Renee Resky ¡K
973-992-5855 or email www.pyeresky@aol.com, if you are interested.
Purpose:To promote political responsibility through informed and
active participation in government and to influence public policy
through education and advocacy.
Wednesday, February 11 7:30 PM Board Meeting
8:00 PM Consensus Meeting
Senior Community Center
Wednesday, March 18 8:00 PM Board of Education Candidates Night
Senior Community Center
Secretarys Report Robin Weiss
Treasurers and Membership Report Renee Resky
Announcements from NWVNJ office
Consensus meeting
PRESIDENTS MESSAGE Judith Friedman
The League of Women Voters of NJ would like us to discuss and arrive
at a consensus on voting rights of probationers and parolees. We will
look at materials sent by the State office, and, information provided
by Ingrid Johnson, NJ Supervising Attorney for NJ Legal Services, and
our speaker in November, 2008. The State Office would also like us to
make recommendations for the State Convention program. Both
recommendations are due February 15. Please come and add your voice!
BOARD OF EDUCATION CANDIDATES NIGHT
Chuck Granata and Bonnie Granatir have been invited to the Candidates
Night on March 18. Other potential candidates have until March 2 to
declare their candidacy and will also be invited if they run.
VOTER SERVICE
Judith Friedman participated in the service activities organized by the
Livingston Diversity Committee, which was held in the High School
Cafeteria on January 19. She made voter registration available.
League of Women Voters of NJ SBR February, 2009
COMMENTATOR
League of Women Voters of Livingston
January, 2009
Editor: Grace Russo
Website: www.freewebs.com/lwvlivingston/
Volume XXXVI1 - No. 6
Purpose: To promote political responsibility through informed and
active participation in government and to influence public policy
through education and advocacy.
CALENDAR JANUARY, 2009
Monday, January 19 Voter Registration 10 AM - 1 PM
Livingston High School Cafeteria
Wednesday, January 21 7:30 PM Board Meeting
8:00 PM Speaker, Mayor "Buddy" August
Livingston Community Center, Hillside Ave.
Wednesday, February 11 7:30 PM Board Meeting
8:00 PM Consensus Meeting
AGENDA FOR JANUARY 21
Secretary¡¦s Report - Robin Weiss
Treasurer¡¦s and Membership Report -Renee Resky
Announcements - Judith Friedman
PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE - Judith Friedman
Our Holiday Party was quite successful because of the efforts of
Sue Cai's hospitality in her home and Robin Weiss who ordered
our Chinese dinner. The other guests brought great desserts.
Many thanks to everyone.
Our guest speaker, Assemblywoman Mila Jasey, was knowledgeable,
thoughtful and candid.
Mayor Charles "Buddy" August, Livingston mayor in 2009, will
speak at our Meet the Mayor program on January 21. (Our own
member, Arlene Johnson, will be serving as Deputy Mayor.) Mayor
August was elected to the Livingston Township Council in 2006.
He had been a member of the Board of Education for 12 years.
As an executive with J. B. Hanauer for 32 years, his business
expertise should be quite helpful. Please come and bring your
questions. By the way, Mayor August has a great sense of humor!
Congratulations and best of luck to Buddy and Arlene!!
PLAQUE FOR BARBARA JEAN SIKORA
At a farewell reception on December 6 for departing Library Director,
Barbara Jean Sikora, Renee Resky and Grace Russo presented a
plaque they designed on behalf of the Livingston League of Women
Voters, thank her for her support.
VOTER SERVICE
In honor of Martin Luther King Day, and in cooperation with the
Livingston Diversity Committee, we will be registering voters at
the Livingston High School Cafeteria from 10 AM to l PM on January
19. Please call Judy Friedman, 973-994-1935, if you would like to help.
CONSENSUS MEETING FEBRUARY 11, 2009
Local leagues are asked to review State League positions before February
15. This is in preparation of the state convention on May 2. A consensus
needs to be reached on the rights of parolees to vote. Materials will be
provided in January to prepare for the February 11 meeting. This is also
due by February 15.
DONATIONS
Thank you to Judith Friedman, Shari Weiner and Bobbie Weisenfeld
for contributions to the Livingston League.
To make donations, please send to:
LWV of Livingston
Box 583
Livingston, NJ 07039
BEST WISHES TO PAT SEBOLD
Freeholder, Pat Sebold, our League member, is recovering remarkably
well in Inglemoor Rehabilitation Center on S. Livingston Ave., from
her October accident. Good luck!!
COMMENTATOR
League of Women Voters of Livingston
December, 2008
Editor: Grace Russo
Website: www.freewebs.com/lwvlivingston/
Volume XXXVI1 – No. 5
Purpose: To promote political responsibility through informed and
active participation in government and to influence public policy through
education and advocacy.
CALENDAR DECEMBER, 2008
Wednesday, December 10 Holiday Party, Home of Sue Cai
*
7 PM Dinner Meeting
8 PM Speaker, Assemblywoman Mila Jasey
Wednesday, January 21, 2009 7:30 PM Board Meeting
8:00 Meet the Mayor, 2009
Directions to Sue Cai’s House
Go west on Northfield Road, one block past South Livingston Ave.
(Northfield Center). Turn right on Winchester Road, turn left on Crest
Terrace and right on Wellington Road all the way to the top of the
hill on the right.
Board Meeting Agenda
Secretary’s Report – Robin Weiss
Treasurer’s and Membership Report – Renee Resky
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE – Judith Friedman
Sue Cai has graciously offered her home for the Holiday Party, December
10 at 7 PM. Please let Sue know that you are coming by December 8
at 973-994-1935. Robin Weiss has again volunteered
to order a Chinese dinner, so bring a dessert.
Our speaker is State Assemblywoman Mila Jasey who represents our town
along with John McKeon in the 27th Legislative District. Ms. Jasey is married with three children. She graduated from Columbia with a B.A. in History and from Pace University with an M.A. in Nursing. For many years she was involved with Maternal-Child health organizations. She became a member of the South Orange School Board in 1999 serving as President 2003-2004 until her resignation when she became an Assemblywoman. She is also a member of the League of Women Voters in South Orange.
RECEPTION FOR BARBARA JEAN SIKORS
Saturday, December 6th, there will be a reception for recently retired Barbara Jean Sikora, Library Director, at the Livingston Public Library. Light refreshments will be served at 3 PM, and presentations and a program will be at 4 PM. Barbara Jean has been a member of the Livingston League and been very welcoming about holding meetings and registration drives for the Livingston League. Please come.
DONATIONS
Many thanks to Renee Green for her donation to the Livingston League of Women Voters. If you would like to make a donation and renew your membership, please send to Box 583, Livingston, NJ 07039.
VOTER SERVICE
We will register voters on January 19, 2009 as part of Livingston Committee for Diversity honoring Martin Luther King, Jr. Please contact Judith Friedman if you are interested in helping….973-994-1935.
SAVE THE DATE…DECEMBER 9
Anti-Poverty Network of New Jersey
Annual Conference
December 9, 2008
War Memorial
Trenton, New Jersey
9 AM – 3 PM
Please hold the date of December 9, 2008 for the APN Conference in Trenton.Governor Corzine will spend the morning with us listening and talking about poverty in New Jersey. The afternoon will feature action-focused workshops.There is no registration fee for the conference. Come and be a part of making povertyhistory.
HELP LWVNJ ‘GO GREEN’
CHOOSE TO RECEIVE THE NJVOTER BY E-MAIL.
If you send the LWVNJ office (contact@lwvnj.org) your name and address, you will be taken off the paper-mailing list and you NJ Voter will arrive quickly and efficiently to your Inbox each quarter. You can read it online or you can print out specific sections, as you wish. You can also save back issues without clutter.
Your action will help preserve trees, with their wonderful qualities of absorbing carbon dioxide, producing oxygen, and holding down the soil (among others), and reduce the amount of paper that you need to recycle. (You do recycle paper and cans and bottles, right?)
Even though our NJ Voter is printed on recycled paper, simply using less paper is the best way to cut down on waste. And allowing us to send it by email will mean that LWVNJ can use more of the money you donate on fulfilling our mission, since both printing and mailing costs will be reduced.
The Fall issue is already in process, so everyone will get a paper copy in mid to late October, but we hope that many sign up now so that the Winter issue is largely sent by email.
Thanks!
Anne Malese, President
League of Women Voters of Livingston
November 2008
Editor: Grace Russo
Website: www.freewebs.com/lwvlivingston
Volume XXXVI1- No. 4
Purpose: To promote political responsibility through informed and
active participation in government and to influence public policy
through education and advocacy.
Wednesday, November 19 7:30 PM Board Meeting*
8 PM Speaker: Ingrid Johnson
Unlock the Vote
Livingston Community Center
204 Hillside Ave.
Wednesday, December 10 7 PM Holiday Party
Speaker: Assemblywoman Mila Jasey
Home of: Sue Cai, 56 Wellington Road
*Board Meeting Agenda
Secretary’s Report – Robin Weiss
Treasurer’s and Membership Report – Renee Resky
Planning for Holiday Party
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE – Judith Friedman
Many thanks to the AAUW for their help in co-sponsoring the October 22 Candidates Night and to Robin Weiss and Iris Leopold for being the timekeepers, and to Grace Tse for the excellent name-places. The West Essex Tribune reported that over 125 persons came. Five of the six candidates appeared, but could only stay until 9:20. For that reason only two questions from the audience, written in advance by our members, were allowed and selected by the moderator, Dawn Clark.
Our Speaker, Ingrid Johnson, UNLOCK THE VOTE
Ingrid Johnson is a member of New Jersey’s Unlock the Vote coalition, which is seeking to pass legislation to restore the right to vote to people on probation and parole. Ingrid speaks often to community and legal groups on issues relating to prisoner re-entry, racial justice, and issues affecting the working poor. She is a Supervising Attorney at NJ Legal Services where she oversees 700 active cases relating to prisoner re-entry and workers’ rights
ANNOUNCEMENTS
December 9 there will be an Annual Conference of the Anti-Poverty Network at the War Memorial, Trenton, NJ from 9 AM to 3 PM. Governor Corzine will spend the morning listening and talking about poverty in NJ. The afternoon will feature action-focused workshops. There is no registration fee.
The LWVNJ Office has stated that you can now receive the NJ VOTER by e-mail and cut down on waste. Send your name and address to LWVNJ office (contact@lwvnj.org) and you will be taken off the paper mailing list. Your NJ VOTER will arrive quickly and efficiently to your inbox each quarter. You can also save back issues.
VOTER SERVICE
Judith Friedman distributed voter registration material to Newark Academy during October. Also, in October, Renee Resky, spoke to new voters at Livingston High School about voting procedures.
DONATIONS
Many thanks to Arlene Johnson for her donation to the Livingston League.
COMMENTATOR
League of Women Voters of
Editor:
Website:www.freewebs.com/lwvlivingston/
Volume XXXVI1 – No. 3
Purpose: To promote political responsibility through informed
and active participation in government and to influence public
policy through education and advocacy.
8 PM Congressional Candidates Night
PRESIDENT’S
At the Revaluation Meeting, about 50 people attended. Many thanks to
for her flyers and e-mails. Residents from many
and had a chance to ask questions of the APPRAISAL SYSTEMS speakers. Thanks,
also, to
On October 22, there will be a Congressional Candidates Night for Districts 8 and 11 because
President of the AAUW, will be the hostess, and
will provide refreshments. Bring family and friends!!!!!
VOTER SERVICE
Robin Weiss, Renee Resky, Grace Russo, Susan Cai and Judith Friedman, registered voters in September at the Welcome TO LIVINGSTON PICNIC, both Chinese schools at the Livingston Middle School, Gibbs College, Essex County College, JCC, YM-YWCA, the Livingston Library and on October 8 at the Inglemoor Care Center.
Final opportunity to vote in the November 4 Presidential Election, or to change addresses, is October 14.
LWV OF NJ WORKSHOP
On Saturday, September 13, Renee Resky and
After lunch,
MEMBERSHIP DUES
Please send your membership dues for 2008-2009 to LWV,
COMMENTATOR
League of Women Voters of
September, 2008
Editor:
Website: www.freewebs.com/lwvlivingston/
Volume XXXVI1 – No. 2
Purpose: To promote political responsibility through informed
and active participation in government and to influence public
policy through education and advocacy.
CALENDAR SEPTEMBER, 2008
Thursday, September 4 Register voters 10-12 Noon
JCC,
Monday, September 8 Newcomers’ Picnic
Register Voters
Wednesday, September 17 Register Voters – 11 AM
Wednesday, September 17 Board Meeting –
Revaluation Meeting –
Saturday, September 27 Register Voters
Agenda September 17 Board Meeting –
Formulate questions for Town Council Candidates.
Asian Indians of Livingston meeting at the request of
We are going to several other venues in September and would like
volunteers. Please call 973-994-1935 if you have some time to help.
If you haven’t already done so, please send your membership dues
to LWV,
enclosed. Donations are welcome.
DONATIONS
Many thanks to Shari Weiner,
Merle Bagoon and
to the
LWV,
REVALUATION MEETING – SEPTEMBER 17
Representatives from Appraisal Systems, Inc. will be giving a
presentation about how they are conducting the property
revaluation in
on September 17.
will introduce them. Please bring friends and neighbors to this
meeting to hear these speakers at
questions or express concerns.
STATE WORKSHOPS
Friday, September 12 –
“Access to Universal Health Care:
“The Nation & The Globe”
http://www.princeton.edu/prior/events/conferences/september-12-2008/index.xml
There is no charge for this workshop.
“Making the American Vote Count:
Examining Voter Accessibility, Ballots, Poll Worker Training and More”
“Foolproof or Fallible: An Inside Look at Voting Machines”
“Building Your Leadership Team – Non traditional Arrangements”
“Membership Recruitment and Retention – Save the League”
“Managing League Money – Making Most of League Dollars”
(LWVNJ Member) $25, if you register by August 27….$30 afterwards
(Non-Member) $30, if you register by August 27…$35 afterwards
Lunchbox: $10 additional
Road Construction-check before coming http://route18update.rutgers.edu/
GIFT CARDS AND ENTERTAINMENT BOOKS
Gift Cards for Kings, Pathmark and Shoprite are available in $50
denominations. Entertainment Books are available for $25 for
from another region they can be ordered. Contact
to purchase any of these items at (973) 992-5855 or pyeresky@aol.com.
Purpose: To promote political responsibility through informed and
active participation in government and to influence public policy
through education and advocacy.
CALENDAR AUGUST, 2008
Wednesday, August 20 Board Meeting – Discuss Questions forCandidates Night.
Monday, September 8 “Welcome to
Wednesday, September 17
Community Center
PRESIDENT’S MESSAAGE –
With the Presidential Election fast approaching, our League will be
concentrating on voter registration. On September 8,our League plans to
attend the “Welcome to Livingston Picnic” to register new
residents. This is an annual event organized by
Services Coordinator, in Town Hall. There is a buffet supper. Please call
me, 973-994-1935, if you would like to help.
At the August 20th meeting, our League needs to prepare appropriate
questions to send to the Congressional Candidates for the October 22nd
Candidates Night. Please bring your concerns and questions!!
REVALUATION MEETING – SEPTEMBER 17
Livingston Town Manager,
of Apppraisal Systems, Inc. who will explain the
friends and neighbors!
CONGRESSIONAL CANDIDATES NIGHT – OCTOBER 22
Democratic, Republican, Libertarian and Independent candidates have all been
invited.
Lightner, TV 34 videographer, promised to come. It will be held in the Community
Center. President of AAUW,
and will provide the refreshments.
Districts; the 8th and 11th . The candidates represent these districts.
2008 – 2009 DUES Please send your membership dues to LWV,
Purpose: To promote political responsibility through informed and active participation
in government and to influence public policy through education and advocacy.
Wednesday, June 18 7 PM Planning Meeting
Senior/Community Center
204 Hillside Ave.
AGENDA
Treasurer’s Report – Renee Resky
Secretary’s Report – Martha Bergman
Membership Report – Renee Resky
Announcements – Judith Friedman
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE – JUDTH
Thank you to our hostess,
Annual dinner a success. Also, thank you to everyone for accomplishing
so much this year. June 18 we will plan our calendar for 2008-2009, so
please come and share ideas.
OFFICERS FOR 2008-2009
President – Judith Friedman
Vice-President – Grace Russo
Secretary – Robin Weiss
Treasurer and Membership – Renee Resky
Commentator Editor – Grace Russo
FAREWELL TO MARTHA BERGMAN AND GLORIA FRIEDMAN
commitment to the
created the pins as a remembrance of
Since dues to the State and National League have increased, our
League has had to raise dues for 2008-2009 to $55.00 and $27.50
for an additional member of the household.
SCHOLARSHIP
On May 14,
to receive the $500 League scholarship to be presented on June 4
at Senior Scholarship Night. The criteria used were need, community
participation and upper 50% of the class. Janeen has overcome many
hard health and academic issues and spent four years helping younger
students in a program called WHIZARDS. Janeen’s application was
one of 22.
Four voter registrations (Newcomer’s Picnic, Care One,
Library and
Six speakers (Supt. Of Schools Draeger;
Crisis Counselor; Attorney
Schneiderman, Environmentalist
Articles in
Ledger, and Jewish News.
TV 34 coverage.
$500 scholarship to Livingston High School senior.
$40 to UNICO congratulating member Sue Fershing in ad journal.
Partnering with AAUW and Livingston Board of Education.
$300 given to member
LWV convention.
Maintenance of web site by Joy Ming, creator.
Announcements on Livingston Township web site by Ellen Lazer.
Purpose: To promote political responsibility through informed and active
participation in government and to influence public policy through education
and advocacy.
Wednesday, May 21Annual Dinner Meeting
Wednesday, June 18
Senior/Community Center
DIRECTIONS TO
Please let
973-845-9313 or
AGENDA FOR ANNUAL MEETING
Treasurer’s Annual Report and vote on Budget
for 2008-2009,
Membership Annual Report –
Secretary’s Report –
Nomination of Officers –
Summary of 2007-2008 activities –
Presentation –
(Treasurer’s Report – attached
HONOREE
UNICO will honor
Crincoli if you wish to attend at 973-994-1897. CONGRATULATIONS!!!!
Purpose:To promote political responsibility through informed and active
participation in government and to influence public policy through education
and advocacy.
Thursday, April 24,
Is Your Backyard Like A Salad Bar For Gypsy Moths
Board Meeting: Following the Program
Treasurer’s Report –
Secretary’s Report –
Announcements -
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE – Judith Friedman
Mr. Antonio Calcado, candidate for Livingston Board of Education,
made an excellent presentation April 2nd in support of the
schools and future budget, which will be seen on TV 34. Many thanks
to Grace Tse who made flyers, Grace Russo, Ellen Lazer, Nancy Dinar,
and
The April 16th meeting has been postponed to April 24th .
has arranged for
keeps our grounds “green”) to speak at our Environmental meeting on
April 24 on protecting our trees from gypsy moths. The moths destroy
trees, hence more pollution, less shade, etc.
Secretary
Voter Service
Hospitality and Publicity chairs
VOTER SERVICE
At the request of the State League and the Honor Society of West
of new voters. 63 students were registered!
SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE
The
a $500 scholarship based on civic participation need and in the top
50% of the class. Please join
would like to serve on the selection committee. Presentation will be
June 4,
mid-April.
VOUCHERS
Anyone who would like to purchase vouchers to Pathmark, King’s or
Shop-Rite, should contact Renee Resky, 973-992-5855. Buying vouchers
is a contribution to the
$10 for every $100 of vouchers.
DONATIONS
It is not too late to make a donation to the League this year. Please send
it to: League of Women Voters,
Our long-time secretary,
September, 2008.Anyone who would like to become secretary can call
and Hospitality
MEMBERSHIP DUES
The State League has increased its dues and the
most likely, also have to increase our membership dues. This will be a
matter of discussion at the Board Meeting on the 24th.
Purpose:To promote political responsibility through informed and active
participation of citizens in government and to influence public policy
through education and advocacy.
Wednesday, March 26
8 PM “Consensus on Immigration”
Senior/Community Center
Wednesday,
8 PM Board of Ed. Candidates Night
Senior/Community Center
Membership and Treasurer’s Report –
Secretary’s Report –
Announcements -
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE – Judith Friedman
The discussion of Immigration issues has been moved to March 26 because of
the bad weather and cancellation of the previous meeting.
Due to a conflict with a big Seniors’ function at the High School, our Candidates
Night for the Board of Education has been moved to Wednesday, April 2.
Calcado is the uncontested, sole candidate. Please bring your questions and
concerns for an informal presentation. TV 34 will film the event to bring
Calcado’s remarks to a wider audience.
Regarding the May Annual Meeting,
offered her home.
Livingston Town Council member, Arlene Johnson, said that she would be
willing to re-present our League at the
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Purpose
To promote political responsibility through informed and active
participation of citizens in government and to influence public policy through
education and advocacy.
FEBRUARY, 2008
8 PM “Consensus on Immigration”
Senior/Community Center
Wednesday, March 26
8 PM School Board Candidates Night
Senior/Community Center
AGENDA FOR FEBRUARY 13TH MEETING
Secretary’s Report –
Treasurer’s Report – Renee Resky
Announcements -
The
our plans have changed for February. Several members will briefly
summarize background material, extensively researched by national board
members, on issues of immigration. Then we will reach consensus on a
variety of questions.
At the Board Meeting, please present your questions to send to school
board candidates and the
the Candidates Night.
DONATIONS
Many thanks to
donations to the
sent to LWV, P.O. 283,
LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS NATIONAL CONVENTION
The Convention will be in
the cost and activities are in the February issue of the NATIONAL VOTER.
Anyone interested? Call Judy Friedman, 973-994-1935.
TREASURER’S REPORT
Treasurer,
and Year to Date:
IMMIGRATION STUDY CONSENSUS
Those wishing to review the Study Consensus Questions…go to www.lwv.org.
Under “Immigration Policy” click on “Follow our Study and Get Educated.
Scroll down and click on “Immigration Study Consensus Kit”
Scroll down and click on “Immigration Study Consensus Questions.
Purpose:
To promote political responsibility through informed and active participation
of citizens in government and to influence public policy through education and
advocacy.
JANUARY, 2008
Senior/Community Center
Secretary’s Report –
Membership Report –
Treasurer’s Report –
Announcements -
Program –
Many thanks to
and to all the members for bringing desserts. It was delicious!
Shaievitz and
dealing with domestic violence through counseling and legal means.
We hope the information they provided will be shared so that more
individuals will know where to go for help.
Dr. Gary Schneiderman, 2008 Livingston Mayor, will speak to our League
on January 16. He will talk about the new construction of Town Hall and
the Police Station and the Re-Valuation of
them will begin this year. Please bring your questions and concerns, as
well as, having an opportunity to talk individually with him. This is the
second time
years on the Town Council.
DONATIONS
Many thanks to the following contributors;
Donations and renewal of memberships can be sent to Livingston League of
Women Voters,
VOTER SERVICE
The
League will register voters and distribute absentee ballot applications
at the
Dubowsky,
many thanks to
Purpose:
To promote political responsibility through informed and active participation
of citizens in government and to influence public policy through education
and advocacy.
CALENDAR - 2007
Tuesday, November 6 Election Day, State Legislature
Saturday, November 10 Fundraiser, LWVNJ, State Office
Wednesday, November 14
Superintendent,
Topic: Gifted and Talented Program
Place:
Wednesday, December 19
Speaker –
Topic: Domestic Violence
Place: Livingston Community Center
AGENDA FOR NOVEMBER
Secretary’s Report –
Membership Report –
Treasurer’s Report –
Vouchers –
Announcements –
Planning for
Speaker –
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
Many thanks to everyone in the
made CANDIDATES NIGHT possible.
Rhoda Shaievitz, Program Chairperson for the November 14 meeting, has
arranged for the Superintendent of Schools,
changes in the Gifted and Talented
neighbors and friends who have school-age children or grandchildren.
of the new space with a Board member. See you at the Library!
VOTER SERVICE AND PROJECT GRADUATION
Sue Cai, Renee Resky,
votes for the PROJECT GRADUATION Fundraiser, “Best Pizza Around”,
Saturday, October 27.
residents about the state legislature candidates and
to the Town Clerk, will explain how the residents can vote by absentee ballot
in the
Barbara Kupritz, who handles the Vouchers, will soon be leaving for
and will be gone for at least 5 months. We need someone to take over this
job while she is away. Please contact
pyeresky @aol.com if you are interested.
PROJECT GRADUATION
As a follow-up……
cleared and October 27 turned out to be a beautiful day. It was most exciting
to see the kids and adults running from table to table tasting all the different
pizzas and everyone said the can’t wait until next year.
Pizza –
by all.
Purpose: To promote political responsibility through informed and active participation
of citizens in government and to influence public policy through education and advocacy.
Candidates Night.
8:00
Presenter:
Secretary’s Report -
Membership & Treasurer’s Report - Renee Resky
Announcements - Judith Friedman
Formulate questions for Candidates Night
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
On September 10, our League will be registering voters at the Welcome
to
me know if you would like to help. My phone number is 973-994-1935.
September 19, we will formulate questions for the October 24 Candidates
Night. Please bring your ideas for them to our meeting.
Asset Monetization
School funding
Classroom construction
Housing
Eminent Domain
Health Care
Family Leave
Membership Dues
Membership dues were due on September 1. If you have not sent them in, please
do so as soon as possible. Please see Renee Resky or mail to LWV,
OCTOBER 24 CANDIDATES NIGHT
Candidates, (Democratic, Republican and Independent), will be invited to attend.
The event will be held at the Livingston High School Band Room at 8:PM.
the guidance of
live. The candidates will be vying for one senator’s seat and two assembly seats in
the NJ State Legislature, District 27.
League of Women Voters of
June, 2007
Purpose:
in government and to influence public policy through education and advocacy.
Agenda
Secretary’s Report -
Treasurer’s Report -
Membership Report -
Announcements -
President’s Message – Judith Friedman
We had a delicious Annual dinner meeting at the home of
Thank you everyone who made it possible, as well as, making this year work! At the
June 20 meeting, we will make plans for the coming year. So….please bring your
Ideas to this important meeting.
Officers for 2007 - 2008
President -
Vice President -
Secretary -
Treasurer -
Membership Chairman -
Hospitality - Ila Press
COMMENTATOR Editor -
Openings for Publicity, Voter Service and Observer Corps chairs.
Scholarship
The Scholarship Committee,
committee selected Regina Law on the basis of need, community service and
upper third of her senior class. The $500 Scholarship will be presented at the High
School Awards program on June 6.
Correction
We are sorry that we did not acknowledge
software voting on April 17 at the School Board Election along with
Retirement
The Livingston League wants to thank
Treasurer; keeping the League viable through finance drives, dues and vouchers,
all done meticulously. We appreciate her long commitment.
Girl Scout Recognition Dinner
and maintained the Leagues first web site for the past three years starting at 11 years old!!!!
League Activities 2006-2007
Three Voter Registrations (Newcomers’ Picnic, Mt. Pleasant
of State
Attendance at the 09/2006 workshops (
Partnering with Board of Education on April 17 to help student voting
(
Congratulatory certificate to
and maintaining our web site) –
Purpose: To promote political responsibility through informed and active participation
of Citizens in government and to influence public policy through education and advocacy.
CALENDAR – MAY, 2007
Wednesday, May16 Annual Dinner Meeting
7 p.m.
Wednesday, June 20
Senior/Community Center,
Please ask for more directions.
As your “ticket”, you can bring a main dish, salad, dessert, hors d’oevres, bread,
wine, non-alcoholic beverage, etc. Please let
973-845-9313.
AGENDA FOR ANNUAL MEETING
Treasurer’s Annual Report and vote on Budget for 2007-2008 -
Membership Annual Report -
Secretary’s Report -
Nominations for Officers –
President’s summary of activities of the 2006-2007 year –
Announcements –
Approval of local program
Special Report on Environmental Committee -
HELP!!!!!!!!! We desperately need volunteers to fill the following offices:
Hospitality; Voter Service; Membership; Publicity
Please help in any capacity that you can. Please call me at 973-994-1935.
My deepest thanks and appreciation.
for creating and maintaining the first League website. She will also receive the Silver Award
at the Girl Scout dinner May 21 for this project.
At the School Board Election on April 17,
school students with software voting for Student Council.
Purpose: To promote political responsibility through informed and active
participation of citizens in government and to influence public policy through
education and advocacy.
Senior/Community Center,
Home of:
President’s Message – Judith Friedman
Many thanks to
Night, March 28. At our next Board Meeting, we need to approve the enclosed 2007-
2008 budget (Page 2), discuss nominations and plan for our Annual Meeting.
Chapter of the Sierra Club. He is a retired high school science teacher who has taught
all the sciences including advanced placement biology and environmental science. He
teaches at
Huppert presents programs throughout northern
He will present a power-point lecture on sustainability of energy and the challenges
of alternative energy on April 18.
Get Well Soon
Best wishes for a swift recovery to
Vouchers
Every time a League member purchases $100 worth of supermarket vouchers, the Livingston League receives $5.
COMMENTATOR
League of Women Voters of
March, 2007
Editor,
Volume XXXVI-No. 16
Purpose:
To promote political responsibility through informed and active participation
of citizens in government and to influence public policy through education and
advocacy.
CALENDAR – 2007
Community Center,
School Board
Discussion of Annual Meeting in May
8 PM Speaker to be announced
Community Center,
Agenda for March 21 Board Meeting
7 PM Secretary’s Report -
Membership Report -
Announcements - Judith Friedman
Treasurer’s Report -
Finance Drive
You may contribute to the
League of Women Voters,
deductible if made out to the LWV Education Fund.
Vouchers
If anyone is interested in purchasing SHOP RITE, PATHMARK OR KINGS
VOUCHERS, please call
President’s Message – Judith Friedman
Please bring your materials about the Regionalization Study with you on March 21.
in January.
The School Candidates Night has been changed to March 28 to accommodate
Conflicting schedules of the three candidates for the School Board and the moderator,
the event with the League. We will be meeting in the Faculty Room on the
1st floor (not the Media Room). The Faculty Room is much larger and can
accommodate more people. TV 34 will record the event. Please bring questions to
the March 21 meeting that you want the School Board Candidates to answer in the
COMMENTATOR
League of Women Voters of Livingston
February, 2007
Editor, Grace Russo
Volume XXXVI-No. 15
Purpose:
To promote political responsibility through informed and active participation of citizens in
government and to influence public policy through education and advocacy.
CALENDAR – 2007
February 21, 2007 Wednesday, 7 PM Board Meeting
Community Center, 204 Hillside Ave.
8 PM Speaker, Secretarty of State, Nina Wells.
March 21, 2007 Wednesday, 7 PM
Community Center, 204 Hillside Ave.
8 PM Regionalization Study
Agenda
7 PM Secretary’s Report - Martha Bergman
Membership Report - Renee Resky
Treasurer’s Report - Judith Friedman
Announcements - Judith Friedman
8 PM Speaker, Secretary of State Nina Wells
Finance Drive – 2007
Many thanks to Marilyn Zirl for her donation. You may contribute to the
sending your check to
President’s Message
We are so pleased that
us February 21. She is an attorney, appointed by Governor Corzine. Let us give her a great
turnout! The Consensus on Regionalization deadline has been extended to April. Materials
will be distributed in February.
The NJ League of Women Voters has sent me extensive material to become a School Board
candidate. Please call me if you are interested….973-994-1935
School Board Candidates’ Night
We have scheduled Tuesday, April 10 for the School Board Candidates’ Night at
the Band Room at Livingston High School. Hilda Jaffe of
COMMENTATOR
League of Women Voters of Livingston
January, 2007
Editor, Grace Russo
Volume XXXVI-No. 14
Purpose: To promote political responsibility through informed and active participation
of citizens in government and to influence public policy through education and advocacy.
CALENDAR – 2007
January 17, 2007 Wednesday, 7 PM Board Meeting
Community Center, 204 Hillside Ave.
8 PM Speaker, 2007 Mayor Stephen A. Santola.
February 21, 2007 Wednesday, 7 PM Board Meeting
Community Center,
8 PM Speaker, Secretarty of State, Nina Wells.
March 21, 2007 Wednesday, 7 PM
Discussion of Consensus Questions.
Community Center,
Agenda for January 17 Board Meeting
7 PM Secretary’s Report - Martha Bergman
Membership Report - Renee Resky
Announcements - Judith Friedman
a. State Program Recommendation due
b.
8 PM Speaker, Mayor Stephen Santola
Mayor Steve Santola will be our speaker at this meeting.
He is an attorney especially interested and involved with
preserving and extending open space in Livingston.
Please bring your concerns and questions and any
residents who are interested in the future plans for Livingston.
President’s Message – Judith Friedman
Many thanks to Sid and Rhoda Shaievitz for holding a great December 13
Party at their home. Everyone present helped; ordering a delicious Chinese dinner,
bringing wine, desserts, Chairs, etc., to help make the evening a success. Our
speaker, U.S. Attorney Chris Christie, was excellent.
On December 18, the Livingston League honored outgoing Mayor Renée Green by
presenting her with a plaque created by Eleonore Cohen and Renee Resky at the
final 2006 Town Councilmeeting. Renee Resky presented the plaque thanking
Renée for her service to
Library On January 15, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day from
anyone would to help, please call Judy Friedman at 973-994-1935.
Finance Drive
Our sincere thanks to Lorraine Tomczyk, Debra Schein and Shari Weiner, for their
donations. You can still contribute by sending to:
NJ 07039.
Consensus Discussion
Bobbie Weisenfeld has volunteered to lead the Education Consensus Discussion in
March.Materials will be distributed at our February Board Meeting to prepare for it
in advance.At that time, we can also review program planning forms requested by the
LWV for the Annual Convention.
Library Campaign
The Livingston Public Library has invited us to contribute to their campaign. If you
wish to contribute individually, you can send a check to:
Campaign,
Supermarket Vouchers
They are available for SHOP-RITE, KING’S AND PATHMARK. Please call
Judy Friedman, 973-994-1935, if you want any.
Membership Roster
Enclosed is the 2007 Membership Roster.
In Memoriam
With deep regret, we were advised of the death of our dear member, Ron Coun. We
extend\our heartfelt condolonces and sincere sympathies to his beloved wife,
Dorothy, during this difficult time.
Purpose: To promote political responsibility through informed and active participation of citizens
in government and to influence public policy through education and advocacy.
x
8 PM Speaker:
Senior/Community Center,
Senior/Community Center,
Membership Dues
Please send in your membership dues for 2006-2007 to:
President’s Message – Judith Friedman
I hope to see you at our Annual Dinner Holiday Party! Robin Weiss has volunteered to order a Chinese dinner. Please bring a dessert to share. Please let our hostess, Rhoda Shaievitz, know by December 7 if you plan to attend. Her telephone number is: x. Our speaker is our
For directions, check with Rhoda or me, or with the
Voter Service
The Livingston Committee for Diversity has invited us to do a service project on
Our sincere thanks to the following people who have made donations:
Martha Bergman Jo Goldstein
Susan Cartun Renée Green
Karen Cherins Arlene Johnson
Judith Friedman Bobbie Weisenfeld
Rose Zeltser
There is still time to participate in the
If anyone is interested in becoming a member of the State Board of the League, please get in touch with Ms. Sandy Matsen, Nominations Chair,
School Regionalization Study
All Leagues are encouraged to participate in the School Regionalization consensus at a local meeting in early 2007. Study material and consensus questions will be available soon.
Happy News!
Purpose:To promote political responsibility through informed and active participation of citizens
in government and to influence public policy through education and advocacy.
8 PM Dr. Brad Draeger, Superintendent
Livingston Public Schools
Senior/Community Center,
Home of Sid and Rhoda Shaievitz
Speaker:
Senior/Community Center,
Senior/Community Center,
Sue Cai, Renee Resky and Rhoda Shaievitz volunteered to register new voters October 7, at the
Membership Dues
Please! Please! Please! If you have not already done so, please send in you 2006-2007 dues to: Barbara Kupritz,
Agenda –
Barbara Sikora –
Martha Bergman – Secretarial Report
Renee Resky – Membership Report
Barbara Kupritz – Treasurer’s Report
Judy Friedman – Announcements
State League looking for Board Members
Consensus on Education coming up
President’s Message – Judith Friedman
At our November 15 Board Meeting, Livingston Library Director, Barbara Sikora, requested 10 minutes to describe future plans for our renovated library. After her presentation and member reports, we will make plans for the buffet dinner at our Holiday Party.
At
Please bring your concerns and questions. The P.T.A. has been invited for those who missed the October 12 open meeting.
Purpose:To promote political responsibility through informed and active participation of citizens
in government and to influence public policy through education and advocacy.
CALENDAR –2006
Speaker: Stefano Crema, PH.D- Chemistry
Senior/Community Center,
Livingston High School Band Room
Livingston Public Schools
Senior/Community Center,
Place: Home of Sid and Rhoda Shaievitz,
Speaker: Christopher
President’s Message – Judith Friedman
Grace Tse designed flyers and a cover for the resumes of the candidates which we will distribute that night. The six candidates are:
Democrats:I hope to see you there with lots of questions and friends!
Voter ServiceGrace Russo, Renee Resky and Judy Friedman registered about 15 voters at the Welcome to Livingston Picnic on September 18. Many people, including a Livingston High School Student, and Town Council Candidates, Arlene Johnson and Buddy August, took applications with them for spouses and friends.
FALL WORKSHOPS
Grace Russo, Renee Resky and Robin Weiss represented our League at the State Workshops, September 16 at
Donations
Many thanks to Sue Cai for her generous donation to our League.MEMBERSHIP DUES
Just a reminder…if you have not already done so, please send your dues to Barbara Kupritz,
IN MEMORIAM
We are all saddened by the death of Ella Meyer. She served as Editor of the COMMENTATOR
Ella was a Democratic Committeewoman, a member of the Library Board, and Treasurer of the Livingston Democratic Party. She was a lover of travel, theatre and good food. Ella was a collector of all kinds of jokes, which she loved to share. I have my favorites and, probably, everyone who knew her does too.
Judy Friedman
IN MEMORIAM
Our sincerest condolences go out to our League member, Rose Zeltser, on the death of her beloved husband, Ronald, on Friday, October 6. For those of you who do not have email addresses, the funeral services will be on Tuesday, October 10 at
her home, 38 No.
COMMENTATOR
League of Women Voters of Livingston
Editor: Grace Russo
Volume XXXVI – No. 10
Purpose: To promote political responsibility through informed and active participation of citizens
in government and to influence public policy through education and advocacy.
CALENDAR –2006
September 16, 2006 Fall workshops of NJ League, Rutgers Univ.
September 18, 2006 Welcome to Livingston Picnic: Register voters
September 20, 2006 Fall meeting – Community Center
October 25, 2006 Candidates Night – Livingston H.S. Choir Room
November 15, 2006 Dr. Brad Draeger, Superintendent of Livingston Schools
December 13, 2006 Holiday Party
Speaker: Christopher Christie, U.S. Attorney
Location: To be determined
Wednesday, January 18 Meet the Mayor
Wednesday, February 15 Program to be Announced
Wednesday, March 22 Board of Education Candidates Night
Wednesday, May 17 Annual Meeting
Wednesday, June 21 Planning Meeting
Agenda for September 20, 2006
Board Meeting 7:PM – Senior Community Center, 204 Hillside Ave
1. Announcements
2. Membership Report
3. Treasurer’s Report
4. Discussion and collection of questions for Candidates Night and West Essex Tribune
Speakers – 8:PM
Andrea Kahn, NJ State Board Member of LWV
Judy Davis, National Board Member of LWV
Concerns: Future plans and prevention of the League in Georgia, Florida and Ohio to register minority and poor voters.
President’s Message – Judith Friedman
Welcome to the first Fall meeting of the Livingston League. At our open board meeting
At 8:00 PM, National League Board Member, Judy Davis of Upper Saddle River, and State League Board Member, Andrea Kahn of North Brunswick, have volunteered to tell us about the June National Convention of the LWV and future plans of the National and State Leagues. Please attend to show our support, and bring anyone interested in the LWV.
Anyone interested in registering voters? Join me at the Welcome to Livingston Picnic, September 18….5:30 – 7:00 PM at the Senior Community Center. Buffet supper is provided. Call me at 973-994-1935 if you plan to come.
Membership for 2006 – 2007
Please send in your dues to Treasurer, Barbara Kupritz.
Donations
Many thanks to Dr. Barbara Starr and Shari Weiner for their contributions to our League.
In Memoriam
Our heartfelt condolences go out to Richard and Cynthia Villario in the loss of their daughter, Erica Madelyn, who lost her life Monday, August 28 from injuries in an automobile accident on Sunday evening. Beautiful Erica, was only 18 years old. An outstanding athlete excelling in soccer, a member of St. Raphael’s Youth Group teaching religion to the 8th graders and working with the young children at Camp Horizon during the summer. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Purpose: To promote political responsibility through informed and active participation of citizens
in government and to influence public policy through education and advocacy.
Wednesday, June 21 7 p.m.Senior/Community Center, Hillside Ave.
Board Openings
Observers at Township and School Board Meetings, Publicity, Voter Service and Hospitality. Please call Judy Friedman, 973-994-1935 to volunteer. Thanks.
Many thanks to Gloria Friedman, hostess at her Florham Park home, for our Annual Meeting and dinner, and to everyone who brought and shared delicious food.
Editor: Grace Russo
Volume XXXVI – No. 7
Purpose: To promote political responsibility through informed and active participation
of citizens in government and to influence public policy through education and
advocacy.
Wednesday, March 22 Board Meeting -
Senior/Community Center,
Wednesday, April
Secretary’s Report – Martha Bergman
Discussion – Final plans for April 5 Candidates’ Night, Annual Meeting and speaker.
At the February 15 meeting, board members received questions from Claire and Stanley Rabinow and myself to be presented on Candidates’ Night. The Board selected two, which were sent to the five candidates, and the remainder, were given to the West Essex Tribune.
Our speaker, Dr. Stanley Weiss, described his recent study of cancer incidence in
The Board has decided to continue with a scholarship of $500.00 to a
Purpose: To promote political responsibility through
informed and active participation of citizens
in government and to influence public policy
through education and advocacy.
Monday,
January 16
Martin
Luther King Day
Wednesday,
January 18
and
Planning Board Chair, Peter Klein
Topic: The Future of
Housing
Issues