[LWV] League of Women Voters®
of Orange Coast

Past

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Thursday, August 12, 2004 10:00am-2:00pm St. Mark Presbyterian Church
2100 Mar Vista
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Orange Coast League Yearly Planning Retreat. At this meeting we will review our results for the prior year and set goals and priorities for the 2004-2005 year.

All members and prospective members are welcome and encouraged to attend. This is a great opportunity to learn more about your local league and to participate.

Bring a bag lunch.

Saturday, August 28, 2004 10:00am-2:00pm Fountain Valley Library
17635 Los Alamos
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
Building Strong Local Leagues. Sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Orange County ILO--This is an every member workshop which will cover many League topics including:
What's the League all about?
How to do a local study
How to serve on League board
How to increase membership and involvement
Orange County Government 101
LWV of Orange County -- positions and program
Monday, August 30, 2004 1:15-3:00pm St. Mark Presbyterian Church;
2100 Mar Vista
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Board Meeting. Monthly League of Women of Orange Coast Board Meeting; Open to all League members and prospective members. Come. Get Involved. Make a Difference.
Saturday, September 18, 2004 10:00am-1:00pm Fountain Valley Library
17635 Los Alamos
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
Pro and Con Training on November Ballot Initiatives. Training of LWV volunteers on the November ballot issues in preparation for Pro and Con presentations to citizen groups.
Monday, September 27, 2004 10:00am AARP Lake View Senior Center
20 Lake Street
Irvine, CA 92604-4567
Pro and Con Presentation on Ballot Initiatives. Ballot propositions on the November ballot will be explained and arguments presented for those supporting and opposing the measures. Presentations are open free to League members and the general public.
Saturday, October 2, 2004 Noon-4:00pm Laguna Beach High School Quad
625 Park Avenue
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Laguna Beach Election Festival. The Laguna Beach Election Festival is an inclusive civic event designed to facilitate citizen education and in-depth deliberation of issues by bringing together Orange County voters, candidates, organizations, and the proponents/opponents of ballot measures.

Free to the public, $50 fee for participating candidates and organizations

Participating groups include: League of Women Voters, Women's Club of Laguna Beach, Orange County National Organization for Women, Laguna Beach Democratic Club, Laguna Beach Republicans, AAUW, Green, Peace & Freedom and Libertarian parties; Women For: Orange County, Laguna Beach Seniors and others.

Monday, October 4, 2004 10:30am Freedom Retirement Village
23442 El Toro
Lake Forest, CA 92630
Pro & Con Presentation on Ballot Initiatives. Ballot propositions on the November ballot will be explained and arguments presented for those supporting and opposing the measures. Presentations are open free to League members and the general public
Monday, October 11, 2004 7:00pm Fairview Community Church Women's Group
2525 Fairview
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Pro and Con Presentation on Ballot Initiatives. Ballot propositions on the November ballot will be explained and arguments presented for those supporting and opposing the measures. Presentations are open free to League members and the general public.
Tuesday, October 12, 2004 2:00pm Regency Retirement Village
24441 Calle Senora
Laguna Woods, CA 92653
Pro and Con Presentation on the Ballot Initiatives. Ballot propositions on the November ballot will be explained and arguments presented for those supporting and opposing the measures. Presentations are open free to League members and the general public.
Thursday, October 14, 2004 7-9pm City Council Chambers
City of Huntington Beach
2000 Main St
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
Huntington Beach City Council Candidate Forum. Candidates for Huntington Beach City Council will be afforded an opportunity to speak to a number of issues at this Forum sponsored jointly by the League of Women Voters of Orange Coast and the American Association of University Women. The debate will air live on HBTV-3 and be rebroadcast in the days following.
Monday, October 18, 2004 7:30pm Community United Methodist Church
306652 Heil
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
Pro and Con Presentation on Ballot Initiatives. Ballot propositions on the November ballot will be explained and arguments presented for those supporting and opposing the measures. Presentations are open free to League members and the general public.
Wednesday, October 20, 2004 7:00pm Palmira Retirement Community
28943 Paseo Picasso
Mission Viego, CA 92697
Pro and Con Presentation on Ballot Initiatives. Ballot propositions on the November ballot will be explained and arguments presented for those supporting and opposing the measures. Presentations are open free to League members and the general public.
Thursday, October 21, 2004 9:30am Oasis Senior Center
800 Marquerite Avenue
Corona del Mar, CA 92625
Pro & Con Presentation on Ballot Initiatives. Ballot propositions on the November ballot will be explained and arguments presented for those supporting and opposing the measures. Presentations are open free to League members and the general public.
Thursday, October 21, 2004 1:00pm NA-AMAT (Working Women & Volunteers)
Leisure World
Laguna Woods, CA 92653
Pro and Con Presentation on Ballot Initiatives. Ballot propositions on the November ballot will be explained and arguments presented for those supporting and opposing the measures. Presentations are open free to League members and the general public.
Thursday, October 21, 2004 1:30-3pm Huntington Beach Adult School Pro and Con Presentation on the Ballot Initiatives. Ballot propositions on the November ballot will be explained and arguments presented for those supporting and opposing the measures. Presentations are open free to League members and the general public
Thursday, October 28, 2004 7-8:30pm Friends Room
Newport Beach Public Library
1000 Avocado Ave
Newport Beach, CA 92660-7915
Newport Beach City Council Candidate Forum. Five candidates running for City Council in District 2 and District 7 will participate in a moderated forum addressing city issues. Those running are: Dist. 2 John Buttolph, Catherine Emmons, Steve Rosansky(app't incumbent); Dist. 7 Dolores Otting and John Heffernan (incumbent).

Prior to the forum, voting machines will be demonstrated in the lobby of the library.

Wednesday, December 8, 2004 1:30pm Newport, Call 949 548 7117 for information and location Newport-Mesa Unit Meeting. The local Coast League is participating in a California League of Women Voters statewide study of the Education system with the intention of updating the League's position on these issues. The study covers finance, governance, school district organization, accountability, and curriculum. This month's meeting is with the intention of working on a consensus on the issues.
Thursday, December 9, 2004 5:00pm Huntington Beach. Call 714 840-7317 for information and location. Huntington Beach Unit Meeting. The local Coast League is participating in a California League of Women Voters statewide study of the Education system with the intention of updating the League's position on these issues. The study covers finance, governance, school district organization, accountability, and curriculum. This month's meeting is with the intention of working on a consensus on the issues.
Saturday, December 11, 2004 9:15am Laguna Beach. Call 949 494 9928 for information and location. Laguna Beach Unit Meeting. The local Coast League is participating in a California League of Women Voters statewide study of the Education system with the intention of updating the League's position on these issues. The study covers finance, governance, school district organization, accountability, and curriculum. This month's meeting is with the intention of working on a consensus on the issues.
Tuesday, December 14, 2004 10:00am Laguna Woods. Call 949 770 2267 for information and location. Laguna Woods Unit Meeting. The local Coast League is participating in a California League of Women Voters statewide study of the Education system with the intention of updating the League's position on these issues. The study covers finance, governance, school district organization, accountability, and curriculum. This month's meeting is with the intention of working on a consensus on the issues.
Wednesday, December 15, 2004 1:30pm Seal Beach. Call 562 598 8869 for information and location. Seal Beach Unit Meeting. The local Coast League is participating in a California League of Women Voters statewide study of the Education system with the intention of updating the League's position on these issues. The study covers finance, governance, school district organization, accountability, and curriculum. This month's meeting is with the intention of working on a consensus on the issues.
Saturday, January 8, 2005 9:15am So County Bank Meeting room,
540 So. Coast Hwy, suite 202
Laguna Beach, CA 92651-2463
Laguna Beach Unit Meeting. LWVC Education Consensus and Program Planning, Call 949-494-9928 for information
Monday, January 10, 2005 1:15pm St. Mark's Church, Newport Beach. Call (949) 645-2665 for information and location. League of Women Voters of Orange Coast Board Meeting. This is a monthly administrative meeting attended by the elected Board and interested League members.
Wednesday, January 12, 2005 1:30pm Call 949 548-7117 for location. Newport Beach-Costa Mesa Unit Meeting. LWVC Education Consensus and Program Planning, Call 949-494-9928 for information
Saturday, January 15, 2005 10am-12 noon United Methodist Church,
6652 Heil
Huntington Beach, CA 92647-4359
Huntington Beach Unit Meeting. LWVC Education Consensus and Program Planning: All units will discuss both topics. For information, call 714- 846-2483 or 714-840-7317
Wednesday, January 19, 2005 1:30pm Leisure World Clubhouse 3
1901 Golden Rain Road
Seal Beach, CA 90740-4781
Seal Beach Unit Meeting. LWVC Education Consensus and Program Planning: All units will discuss both topics. For info call 562-598-8869 or 562-431-7575
Tuesday, January 25, 2005 10am Call 949 837-0178 for location Saddleback Unit Meeting (Leisure World, Laguna Woods). LWVC Education Consensus and Program Planning: All units will discuss both topics. For information, call (714)840-7317 or 949-837-0178.
Saturday, January 29, 2005 10-11:30am Newport Beach Central Public Library;
1000 Avocado Av
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Patriot Act: Pros, Cons and Effects. Since its passage early in the Bush presidency, there have been questions about the contents of the Patriot Act and how it affects the country's citizens and legal system. The League of Women Voters will hold a Conference on the topic, "The Patriot Act: Pros, Cons, and Effects."

Kevin E. Mohr, a Constitutional Law professor at the College of Law at Western State University will discuss the Act. Awarded his law degree at Yale Law School, he has been teaching at Western for thirteen years and is also an attorney in private practice. Mr. Mohr is Special Advisor to the State Bar's Committee on Professional Responsibility and Conduct and Consultant to the State Bar of California's Special Commission for the Revision of the CA Rules of Professional Conduct. He has written in the CAL. BAR J. and other legal publications and made many presentations in California and at the ABA.

The meeting is open to League members and the general public. Free admission. Refreshments will be served.

Monday, February 7, 2005 1:15-3:00pm St Mark Church; 2100 Mar Vista; Newport Beach, CA Coast Board Meeting.
Wednesday, February 9, 2005 1pm Call 949 548 7117 for location
in Newport Beach
Newport Mesa Unit Meeting.
Saturday, February 12, 2005 9:15am South County Bank Meeting Room; 540 South Coast Hwy, suite 202, Laguna Beach, CA Laguna Beach Unit Meeting. Superior Court Judge Rick King will lead a discussion addressing "What you always wanted to know about the judiciary, but were afraid to ask."
Saturday, February 12, 2005 9:45am United Methodist Church; 6652 Heil Avenue (between Edwards & Goldenwest), Huntington Beach, CA Huntington Beach Unit Meeting & Coffee.
Wednesday, February 16, 2005 10am Leisure World Clubhouse 3, Seal Beach. Seal Beach Unit Meeting. Discussion and consensus on education study
Tuesday, February 22, 2005 10am For location in Leisure World, Laguna Woods call 949 837 0178 Saddleback I Unit Meeting..
Friday, February 25, 2005 12 noon Marie Callendar's, 15363 Culver Drive, Irvine, CA Lunch with League -- Keeping the Lights On. Remember the energy crisis when the lights went off in 2000? Norma Cobb, California Senator Joe Dunn's District Director, will provide an update on the California legislature's quest for the energy cure.

Senator Dunn chairs the Senate Committee investigating the 2000-01 crisis that led to blackouts and spiraling prices and recently called for a perjury probe of San Diego based Sempra Energy Trading who, according to Dunn, used Enron-like schemes to drive up electricity prices and then denied these practices to a Senate committee. Dunn says that dozens of other companies could also face charges.

Monday, March 7, 2005 1:15pm St. Mark Presbyterian Church
2100 Mar Vista
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Orange Coast Board Meeting. Monthly League of Women of Orange Coast Board Meeting; Open to all League members and prospective members. Come. Get Involved. Make a Difference.
Saturday, March 12, 2005 9:15am South County Bank
540 South Coast Highway, Suite 202
Laguna Beach, CA 92651-2473
Laguna Beach Monthly Unit Meeting. Sunshine Week Dialogue--Promoting Open Government The League promotes an open governmental system that is representative, accountable and responsive. League efforts also protect the citizen's right to know and facilitate informed citizen participation in government decision making. March 13, 2005 marks the beginning of Sunshine Week. The League will be leading discussions on this topic at March Unit meetings.
Saturday, March 12, 2005 9:45am United Methodist Church
6652 Heil Avenue
Huntington Beach, CA 92647-4359
Huntington Beach Monthly Unit Meeting. Sunshine Week Dialogue--Promoting Open Government The League promotes an open governmental system that is representative, accountable and responsive. League efforts also protect the citizen's right to know and facilitate informed citizen participation in government decision making. March 13, 2005 marks the beginning of Sunshine Week. The League will be leading discussions on this topic at March Unit meetings.
Wednesday, March 16, 2005 1:00pm For location and information, call 949 548 7117 Newport/Mesa Monthly Unit Meeting. Sunshine Week Dialogue--Promoting Open Government The League promotes an open governmental system that is representative, accountable and responsive. League efforts also protect the citizen's right to know and facilitate informed citizen participation in government decision making. March 13, 2005 marks the beginning of Sunshine Week. The League will be leading discussions on this topic at March Unit meetings.
Friday, March 18, 2005 12noon Marie Callendars
15363 Culver Drive
Irvine, CA 92604-3029
Lunch with League--Health Care Affordability. "The Health Care Affordability Crisis in California--Legislative Search for the Cure" Speaker will be Dr. Don McCanne.

For information, call 949 837-0178 or 949 642-6102. The luncheon meeting, held at 12 noon, is open to League members and the general public. Lunch is $12.

Tuesday, March 29, 2005 10:00am For location and information call 949 837 0178 Saddleback I (Leisure World Laguna Woods) Unit Meeting. Sunshine Week Dialogue--Promoting Open Government The League promotes an open governmental system that is representative, accountable and responsive. League efforts also protect the citizen's right to know and facilitate informed citizen participation in government decision making. March 13, 2005 marks the beginning of Sunshine Week. The League will be leading discussions on this topic at March Unit meetings.
Monday, April 4, 2005 1:15pm St. Mark Presbyterian Church
2100 Mar Vista
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Orange Coast Board Meeting. Monthly League of Women of Orange Coast Board Meeting; Open to all League members and prospective members. Come. Get Involved. Make a Difference.
Saturday, April 9, 2005 9:45am-12pm United Methodist Church;
6652 Heil,
Huntington Beach, CA 92647-4359
Huntington Beach Unit Meeting. PATRIOT ACT

Since its passage early in the Bush presidency, there have been questions about the contents of the Patriot Act and how it affects the country's citizens and legal system. The League Unit will hold a discussion on the pros, cons and effects of the Act.

Sunday, April 10, 2005     Registration Deadline for Coast Annual Meeting. Contact Barbara Jones, 949 642 6102 or barb@sbcglobal.net to register. After the deadline, only telephone confirmations can be accepted for registration.
Tuesday, April 12, 2005 1:30pm Fountain Valley Library;
17635 Los Alamos,
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
Great Decisions. Great Decisions is a discussion group that meets the second Tuesday of each month 1:30 to 3:30pm, at the Orange County Library in Fountain Valley, 17635 Los Alamos, 714-962-1324. The next topic for discussion on 04/12/05 is "Sudan and the war in Darfur". Every discussion is about some aspect of U.S. foreign policy. The Great Decisions Discussion Program is the oldest and largest grassroots world affairs educational program of its kind and is sponsored by the Foreign Policy Association, publisher of the annual resource book Great Decisions. The Foreign Policy Association is an independent nonprofit organization dedicated to inspiring the American people to learn more about the world. Through the national Great Decisions program, it specializes in providing background information, news and context for anyone seeking to understand global issues. The Great Decisions resource books are published at the beginning of each year.

Each year thousands of individuals intent on informing themselves on crucial issues of the time participate in Great Decisions discussion groups. The League of Women Voters of Orange Coast sponsors two groups, one meeting at the Fountain Valley Library for the Seal Beach and Huntington Beach areas, and one in Laguna Beach. The "Great Decisions" booklet contains the topics for discussion and gives resources to do further research. Each discussion is led by someone who has volunteered to do further research on a topic from the booklet

For more information on the Fountain Valley Library group, call Marilyn DeWitt at (662) 431-7575. Call Jean Raun for information on the Laguna Beach group at (949) 494-2247.

Wednesday, April 13, 2005 1:15pm Newport Beach. Call 949 548 7117 for location information. Newport Mesa Unit Meeting. Group will write letters and take action on League positions.
Tuesday, April 19, 2005 9:30am-2pm Costa Mesa Country Club;
1701 Golf Course Drive,
Costa Mesa, CA 92626-5049
Orange Coast Annual Meeting. The League's annual meeting is an opportunity to set course for the following year with Directions to the Board and to learn more about the activities of the League. You will meet the people who make it run and other members with active interest in government and public policy. Come, participate, make a difference. Your attendance is needed to ensure we have a quorum.

Contact Barbara Jones, 949 642 6102 or barb@sbcglobal.net to register. After the April 10th deadline, only telephone confirmations can be accepted for registration. The meeting will start with registration at 9:30 with coffee followed by the meeting at 9:45. Lunch will be served at 12:00 with a speaker following. The meeting should be completed by 2:00 PM. The cost of the lunch will be $22.00 as it was last year.

Our speaker this year will be Donald Pirch. Mr. Pirch, has over 30 years of experience in design of HVAC systems for universities, schools, central plants, commercial kitchens, offices, industrial facilities, hospitals, and medical laboratories. He is Director of Engineering at CTG Energetics, a leading edge designer of "Green" buildings, sustainable building designs, and applications of alternative energy systems.

Thursday, April 28, 2005 11:30am-1pm Sizzler Restaurant
1401 North Harbor Blvd.
Fullerton, CA 92835
North Orange County -- Lunch with League. Civil Liberties/Homeland Security: the Critical Conundrum Nancy Snow, Speaker $12 per event. Coupon books available for discount. Mail your check payment to reserve seating. Call 714-254-7440 or email info@lwvnoc.org with questions and your choice of chicken, steak, or salad bar.
Monday, May 2, 2005 12pm St. Mark Presbyterian Church
2100 Mar Vista
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Coast League Board Meeting. Monthly League of Women of Orange Coast Board Meeting; Open to all League members and prospective members. Come. Get Involved. Make a Difference.
Tuesday, May 10, 2005 1:30pm Fountain Valley Library
17635 Los Alamos
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
Great Decisions. Outsourcing Jobs: U.S. Dilemma
Great Decisions is a discussion group that meets the second Tuesday of each month. Every discussion is about some aspect of U.S. foreign policy. The Great Decisions Discussion Program is the oldest and largest grassroots world affairs educational program of its kind and is sponsored by the Foreign Policy Association, publisher of the annual resource book Great Decisions.
Thursday, May 19, 2005-Sunday, May 22, 2005   Crowne Plaza Resort Hotel
12021 Harbor Blvd
Garden Grove, CA 92840
League of Women Voters of California State Convention 2005. Register by April 12th. Registration information and Program available on the League of Women Voters of California Members Only site or e-mail tagielow@comcast.net or crlucey@aol.com

COME TO ORANGE COUNTY in May for the LWVC Convention 2005! Our theme is "It's a New World!"

CALIFORNIA'S NEW SECRETARY OF STATE, BRUCE MCPHERSON, WILL BE THE KEYNOTE SPEAKER AT THE SATURDAY EVENING BANQUET ON MAY 21 DURING THE CONVENTION.

OTHER HIGH POWERED SPEAKERS WILL INCLUDE CALIFORNIA COMMMON CAUSE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR KATHAY FENG AT THE FRIDAY LUNCHEON AND STATE SENATOR SHEILA KUEHL, SPONSOR OF THE SB840 HEALTH CARE BILL AT THE SATURDAY PLENARY SESSION.

While the LWV mission remains "the informed and active participation of citizens in government," there are new aspects of government to learn about as we work to achieve this mission. Our vision of the New World is: _ Changing demographics with new ethnic and cultural diversity _ Changing political issues and governmental policies _ Emerging new technologies _ New ways to get the facts and learn from the experts _ New ways to practice and perpetuate democracy--the Web.

We will incorporate the theme, It's a New World, throughout the convention--music, decorations, speakers, and marketing. All five Leagues in Orange County--the ILO, North Orange County, Central Orange County Area, Orange Coast, Capistrano Bay Area--are ready to share their enthusiasm and excitement with all attendees. Orange County is the second most populous county in California, but in square miles is ninth smallest of the 58 California counties.

And there is more to Orange County than Disneyland. Orange County has world class beaches, educational institutions and shopping, such as Laguna Beach, University of California at Irvine, and South Coast Plaza. We will arrange tours to these sites, as well as to Bowers Museum, which is affiliated with the Smithsonian. Of course, Disneyland attractions are just next door, easily accessible on the area 'shuttle' for dining and amusement. Just let us know of your interests.

Our demographics range from the largest Vietnamese population outside of Vietnam, an historic Mexican population (Santa Ana), a contingent of American Indians in the San Juan Capistrano Mission area, to "Anglos" of all kinds. Our November ballot was printed in five languages.

University of California, Irvine (UCI) is famous for its high tech research--its faculty includes Nobel Prize Laureates, such as F. Sherwood Rowland, for Atmospheric Chemistry/ozone layer. Examples of other high tech applications can be found at UCI Medical School--Brain Imaging Center (research in mental disorders and dementia) and Beckman Laser Institute (research in the application of Laser technology to treat scars from burns and other traumas). Also located at UCI are branches of the U.C. Institute of Transportation Studies, and the California Public Policy Institute.

California State University, Fullerton, produces actors, song and dance stars, and baseball champions, as well as teachers, computer programmers, engineers, chemists, economists, nurses and pre-med graduates. Chapman University, in Orange, is famous for its Economic Forecasts. And--the first Community College in California is in Fullerton!

With all of this indigenous talent to draw upon, your Convention Planning Committee and the LWVC Board have assembled speakers and entertainment commensurate with a grand and glorious League event. It's a New World!

Joan Riddle and Mary-Evelyn Bryden, Co-Chairmen, LWVC Convention 2005

Saturday, June 11, 2005 9:30-2pm Clubhouse #3
Laguna Hills Leisure World
ILO County Convention. Speaker: To be Announced For additional info call Marge Tyhurst 949-837-0178 or 949-642-6102
Tuesday, June 14, 2005 1:30pm Fountain Valley Library;
17635 Los Alamos,
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
Great Decisions. China: Economic Giant emerges

Great Decisions is a discussion group that meets the second Tuesday of each month.

The Great Decisions Discussion Program is the oldest and largest grassroots world affairs educational program of its kind and is sponsored by the Foreign Policy Association, publisher of the annual resource book Great Decisions.

Tuesday, July 12, 2005 1:30pm Fountain Valley Library;
17635 Los Alamos,
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
Great Decisions. U.S. and global poverty

Great Decisions is a discussion group that meets the second Tuesday of each month

Every discussion is about some aspect of U.S. foreign policy. The Great Decisions Discussion Program is the oldest and largest grassroots world affairs educational program of its kind and is sponsored by the Foreign Policy Association, publisher of the annual resource book Great Decisions.

Tuesday, August 9, 2005 1:30-3:30pm Fountain Valley Library;
17635 Los Alamos,
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
Great Decisions. US challenges in Iraq and Muslim World

Great Decisions is a discussion group that meets the second Tuesday of each month.

Every discussion is about some aspect of U.S. foreign policy. The Great Decisions Discussion Program is the oldest and largest grassroots world affairs educational program of its kind and is sponsored by the Foreign Policy Association, publisher of the annual resource book Great Decisions.

Tuesday, August 16, 2005 10am-2:30pm St. Mark Presbyterian Church
2100 Mar Vista
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Coast League Annual Retreat. At this meeting we will review our results for the prior year and set goals and priorities for the 2004-2005 year.

All members and prospective members are welcome and encouraged to attend. This is a great opportunity to learn more about your local league and to participate.

Bring a bag lunch.

Monday, August 29, 2005 1pm St. Mark Presbyterian Church
2100 Mar Vista
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Orange Coast Board Meeting. Monthly League of Women of Orange Coast Board Meeting; Open to all League members and prospective members. Come. Get Involved. Make a Difference.
Saturday, September 10, 2005 9:15am South County Bank Meeting Room;
540 S. Coast Hwy,
Laguna Beach, CA 92651-2473
Laguna Beach Unit Meeting. An exciting opportunity for Units to plan their activities for the upcoming League year. Bring creative ideas for timely topics and action opportunities by League members in local issues.
Sunday, September 11, 2005 Noon-3pm Coyote Hills Golf Club;
1440 E. Bastanchury,
Fullerton, CA 92835-2822
North Orange County League Kick-off Luncheon. Guest Speaker: Thomas Mauk, Orange County Executive Officer will speak on how county government is coping with issues of transportation, health, population growth and public safety.

Cost: $30 a person Reservations: Fran Shermet 714 220 1338 or lunchwithleague@lwvnoc.org

Reservation checks to LWVNOC P O Box 3073 Fullerton CA 92834

Tuesday, September 13, 2005 1:30-3:30pm Fountain Valley Library;
17635 Los Alamos,
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
Great Decisions. Fresh water and foreign policy: New challenges

Great Decisions is a discussion group that meets the second Tuesday of each month.

Every discussion is about some aspect of U.S. foreign policy. The Great Decisions Discussion Program is the oldest and largest grassroots world affairs educational program of its kind and is sponsored by the Foreign Policy Association, publisher of the annual resource book Great Decisions.

Saturday, September 17, 2005 9am-noon Sisters of St. Joseph Center;
480 Batavia St, Classroom #1,
Orange, CA 92868-3998
Ballot Initiative Pro & Con Training on November Ballot Initiatives. Training of LWV volunteers on the November ballot issues in preparation for Pro and Con presentations
Tuesday, September 20, 2005 6:30-8:30pm City of Irvine, City Council Chambers, 1 Civic Center Plaza, Irvine, CA. 48th Congressional District Candidates Forum. 17 candidates vying for the open 48th Congressional district seat have been invited to a candidate forum co-sponsored by the University of California, Irvine and the City of Irvine. Open to the public, the event will be moderated by attorney and journalist Greg Ricks. The moderator will pose questions on pre-selected topics ranging from the local economy to homeland security. Candidates will not be told questions in advance, but be advised of the discussion topics. Questions will also be submitted by the attending audience.
Wednesday, September 21, 2005 1pm For information & location call 949 548-7117 Newport/Mesa Unit Meeting. An exciting opportunity for Units to plan their activities for the upcoming League year. Bring creative ideas for timely topics and action opportunities by League members in local issues.
Monday, September 26, 2005 9:15am For location & information call 949 837-0178 Saddleback I Unit Meeting. An exciting opportunity for Units to plan their activities for the upcoming League year. Bring creative ideas for timely topics and action opportunities by League members in local issues.
Saturday, October 1, 2005 9:30am-3pm Janet Goeske Senior Center;
5257 Sierra Avenue,
Riverside, CA 92504-2280
LWVC Regional Workshops. Training for League members: Introduction to League; Making the Most of Your Membership; Making a Difference through Advocacy; Paper flow and Archiving
Monday, October 3, 2005 1-3pm St. Mark Presbyterian Church
2100 Mar Vista
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Orange Coast Board Meeting. Monthly League of Women of Orange Coast Board Meeting; Open to all League members and prospective members. Come. Get Involved. Make a Difference.
Saturday, October 8, 2005 9:30am-noon United Community Methodist Church;
6652 Heil,
Huntington Beach, CA 92647-4359
Huntington Beach Unit Meeting. Theme: Know Your City Guest Speaker Mr. Ron Wildermuth, OCC Water Board Director Topic: Groundwater Replenishment
Tuesday, October 11, 2005 7pm Palmira Retirement Community
28943 Paseo Pecasso,
Mission Viejo, CA 92697
Ballot Initiatives Pros & Cons Presentation. Contact: Lyla Soler, 949-770-1653 (100)
Wednesday, October 12, 2005 1:15pm For information (949) 548-7117 Newport/Mesa Unit Meeting. Ballot Initiatives Pros & Cons
Thursday, October 13, 2005 7:30pm Holy Spirit Church
17270 Ward St.
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
Ballot Initiatives Pros & Cons Presentation.
Friday, October 14, 2005 10:30am Freedom Village
23442 El Toro Rd.,
Lake Forest, CA 92630
Ballot Initiatives Pros & Cons Presentation. Contact: Jan Snook, Act. Dir., 949-340-8102
Saturday, October 15, 2005 1:15pm Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 429 Cypress Dr., for information (949) 494-9928 Laguna Beach Unit Meeting. Ballot Initiatives Pros & Cons
Tuesday, October 25, 2005 6:30pm Moffit Elementary School
8800 Burlcrest Dr.,
Huntington Beach, CA 92646
Ballot Initiatives Pros & Cons Presentation. Contact: Shirley Williams-Bushy, 714-532-8814
Wednesday, October 26, 2005 7:15-8:15pm Mesa Verde United Methodist Church
1701 W. Baker,
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Ballot Initiatives Pros & Cons Presentation. Contact: Joan Mortenson 714-536-2413
Thursday, October 27, 2005 10am Heritage Point
27356 Villogente,
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
Ballot Initiatives Pros & Cons Presentations. Contact Myra Rubin, 949-364-9685
Friday, December 2, 2005 12noon Marie Callenders
15363 Culver Drive
Irvine, CA 92604-3029
Lunch with League -- Judge Rick King: Selecting Judges in California. Superior Court Judge Rick King will speak on "The Selection of Judges in California. Lunch: $15.00 Come and bring a friend. no reservation needed. For information call 714 846 6599.
Monday, December 5, 2005 1-3pm St. Mark Presbyterian Church
2100 Mar Vista
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Orange Coast Board Meeting. Monthly League of Women of Orange Coast Board Meeting; Open to all League members and prospective members. Come. Get Involved. Make a Difference.
Saturday, December 10, 2005 9:15am Universalist Fellowship
429 Cypress Drive
Laguna Beach, CA 92651-1601
Laguna Beach Unit Meeting. Discussion of the Patriot Act along with DVD - Civil Liberties: Balancing Liberty and Security. For information, Call (949) 494 9928
Saturday, December 10, 2005 9:45am United Methodist Church
6652 Heil Avenue
Huntington Beach, CA 92647-4359
Huntington Beach Unit Meeting. Discussion of areas of interest of Unit members. All welcome. For information call: (714) 969 5065
Tuesday, December 13, 2005 9:15am Laguna Woods, CA Saddleback Unit Meeting. For location and information call (949) 837 0178. Discussion of the Patriot Act along with DVD - Civil Liberties: Balancing Liberty and Security
Wednesday, December 14, 2005 1:15pm Corona del Mar, CA Newport/Mesa Unit Meeting. For location and information, call (949) 718-9626. Discussion of the Patriot Act along with DVD - Civil Liberties: Balancing Liberty and Security.
Monday, January 2, 2006 1-3pm St. Mark Presbyterian Church
2100 Mar Vista
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Orange Coast Board Meeting. Monthly League of Women of Orange Coast Board Meeting; Open to all League members and prospective members. Come. Get Involved. Make a Difference.
Wednesday, January 11, 2006 1:15pm Newport Beach Newport/Mesa Unit Meeting. For information and location, call 949 548-7117. Activities will include LWVUS Program Review & Planning and the LWVC Energy Study.
Saturday, January 14, 2006 9:15am South County Bank
540 South Coast Highway, Suite 202
Laguna Beach, CA 92651-2473
Laguna Beach Unit Meeting. Activities will include LWVUS Program Planning and the LWBC Energy Study. For information, call (949) 494-9928
Saturday, January 14, 2006 9:30 am United Methodist Church
6652 Heil Avenue
Huntington Beach, CA 92647-4359
Huntington Beach Unit Meeting. Activities will include a speaker on disaster preparedness
Saturday, January 21, 2006 10am Sisters of St. Joseph Center;
480 Batavia St, Classroom #2,
Orange, CA 92868-3998
Inter-League Organization (ILO) "Know Your County Meeting". Board of Supervisors' Chairman, Bill Campbell, will speak and answer our questions on the topic: "What is the most important issue in Orange County?" Carpools recommended.
Tuesday, January 24, 2006 9:15am Laguna Woods, For location & information call (949)837-0178 Saddleback Unit Meeting. Activities include LWVUS Program Review and Planning and the LWVC Energy Study
Saturday, January 28, 2006 10-11:30am Newport Sea Base
1931 W COAST HWY
NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92663-5030
Forum: Delivering Quality Health Care for Everyone: Is it possible? Is it affordable?. Scheduled speakers include California Senator Sheila Kuehl, sponsor of SB840, Dr. Don McCanne, Policy Fellow & Past President of Physicians for a National Health Program and Felix Schwarz, Executive of the Health Care Council of Orange County. A light brunch will be served. Carpools recommended. For additional information, call (949) 400-2183 or email barbj@sbcglobal.net.
Monday, February 6, 2006 9:45am St. Mark Presbyterian Church
2100 Mar Vista
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Board Retreat. Brainstorming sesson on Orange Coast issues. Bring a sack lunch and join the session. Open to all League members.
Monday, February 6, 2006 1-3pm St. Mark Presbyterian Church
2100 Mar Vista
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Orange Coast Board Meeting. Monthly League of Women of Orange Coast Board Meeting; Open to all League members and prospective members. Come. Get Involved. Make a Difference.
Wednesday, February 8, 2006 1:15pm Newport Beach Newport/Mesa Unit Meeting. For location and information, call 949-548-7117. LWVC Energy Study Consensus.
Saturday, February 11, 2006 9:15am South County Bank
540 South Coast Highway, Suite 202
Laguna Beach, CA 92651-2473
Laguna Beach Unit Meeting. LWVC Energy Study Consensus. For information, call (949) 494-9928
Saturday, February 11, 2006 9:30am United Methodist Church
6652 Heil Avenue
Huntington Beach, CA 92647-4359
Huntington Beach Unit Meeting. LWVC Energy Study Consensus. Coffee 9:30am, Program 10am
Friday, February 17, 2006 12pm Marie Callenders
15363 Culver Drive
Irvine, CA 92604-3029
Lunch with League-- Future of Affordable Housing. The Future of Affordable Housing In Orange County." Speaker is Caesar Covarrubian, Community Orangizer and Project Manager of the Kennedy Comm. Cost is $16. For information call 949-400-2183.
Tuesday, February 28, 2006 9:15am Laguna Woods Saddleback Unit Meeting. LWVC Energy Study Consensus. For location and information call (949) 837-0178.
Monday, March 6, 2006 1-3pm St. Mark Presbyterian Church
2100 Mar Vista
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Orange Coast Board Meeting. Monthly League of Women of Orange Coast Board Meeting; Open to all League members and prospective members. Come. Get Involved. Make a Difference.
Monday, March 6, 2006 6pm Huntington Beach City Hall
Council Chambers
2000 Main Street
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
Proclamation: Sunshine Week. League of Women Voters President Christina Lucey will accept a proclamation from the Huntington Beach City Council for the League's work in encouraging "Open Government."
Saturday, March 11, 2006 9:30am-1pm Lakeview Senior Center
Woodbridge Community Park
20 Lake Road
Irvine, CA 92604-4567
Great American Write Inn. Write letters to elected officials regarding important issues
Monday, March 13, 2006 12pm Marie Callenders
15363 Culver Drive
Irvine, CA 92604-3029
Lunch with League--Energy Issues Made Simple. Speaker Michael Shames of The Utility Consumers'Action Network on Energy Issues Made Simple: An Appraisal of Regulation vs. Deregulation & Broadband. Lunch $16. For additional information: Call 949 400 2183
Saturday, March 18, 2006 9:15am Contact 949 494-9928 for location & Information Laguna Beach Unit Meeting. A discussion of Sunshine Week and viewing a DVD "Are We Safer in the Dark"
Saturday, March 18, 2006 10am-2pm Fullerton Library
353 W. Commonwealth Ave.
Fullerton, CA 92832-1796
ENACT Meeting. Speaker Claire Schotterbeck
Wednesday, March 22, 2006 1:25pm For information & location call 949 548-7117 Newport/Mesa Unit Meeting. A discussion of Sunshine Week, Open Government and viewing of DVD "Are We Safer in the Dark."
Tuesday, March 28, 2006 9:15am For information and location, call 949 837-0178 Saddleback Unit Meeting. A discussion of Sunshine Week, Open Government and viewing of DVD "Are We Safer in the Dark."
Monday, April 3, 2006 1-3pm St. Mark Presbyterian Church
2100 Mar Vista
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Orange Coast Board Meeting. Monthly League of Women of Orange Coast Board Meeting; Open to all League members and prospective members. Come. Get Involved. Make a Difference.
Saturday, April 8, 2006 9:30am United Methodist Church
6652 Heil Avenue
Huntington Beach, CA 92647-4359
Huntington Beach Unit Meeting. For information, call 714 969 5065. Topic: Update on Campaign Finance Reform--in the states and nation.
Tuesday, April 11, 2006     Election California 35th Senate District.
Tuesday, April 11, 2006 1:15pm Fountain Valley Library;
17635 Los Alamos,
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
Great Decisions Discussion Group. Topic: Energy Resources. for info, call 562-431-7575 Great Decisions is a discussion group that meets the second Tuesday of each month 1:30 to 3:30pm. Every discussion is about some aspect of U.S. foreign policy. The Great Decisions Discussion Program is the oldest and largest grassroots world affairs educational program of its kind and is sponsored by the Foreign Policy Association, publisher of the annual resource book Great Decisions. The Foreign Policy Association is an independent nonprofit organization dedicated to inspiring the American people to learn more about the world.
Wednesday, April 12, 2006 1:15pm Newport Beach -- For location, call 949 400-2183 Newport/Mesa Unit Meeting. Topic: Update on Campaign Finance Reform--in the states and nation. For information, call 949-400-2183
Friday, April 21, 2006 12pm Marie Callendars
15363 Culver Drive
Irvine, CA 92604-3029
Lunch with League -- History of Water in California. Cost is $16. Henry Panian will speak on the topic, "California--An Hydraulic Society: The History of Water in California. Mr. Panian was a Professor of United States and California History at Orange Coast College from 1956 to 1990. He served as President of the Mesa Consolidated Water District and of WACO, the organization of all Orange County water agencies--private, city and special districts. For information call 949-400-2183
Friday, April 28, 2006 9;30am-2pm Claimjumper Restaurant
18050 Brookhurst St
Fountain Valley, CA 92708-6739
LWV Orange Coast Annual Meeting. Our speaker will be Larry McKenney, the Manager, Watershed and Coastal Resources Division. He will be speaking on the topic: "California Coastal Waters: Keeping Our Waters Clean."

Mr. McKenny is the Manager of the Watershed and Coastal Resources Division of the County of Orange. He is responsible for the County's implementation of water quality programs, including compliance with the Clean Water Act and the management and protection of Orange County's beaches and streams. He has a degree in history from the U. S. Naval Academy and a law degree from the U. of Texas.

We need a quorum at this meeting in order to conduct critical League business. Mail or call in your reservations and menu choice by April 25th to Barbara Jones at 949-400-2183 or mail: 1864 Whittier Ave., Costa Mesa, CA 92627.

Monday, May 1, 2006 1-3pm St. Mark Presbyterian Church
2100 Mar Vista
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Orange Coast Board Meeting. Monthly League of Women of Orange Coast Board Meeting; Open to all League members and prospective members. Come. Get Involved. Make a Difference.
Monday, May 8, 2006 Noon 2333 North Broadway
Santa Ana CA 92706
Health Care Council of Orange County Annual Meeting. The topic will be "Community Clinics' Role in the Safety Net". Open to the public and lunch provided. Call 949-400-2183 for more info.
Tuesday, May 9, 2006 1:15pm Fountain Valley Library;
17635 Los Alamos,
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
Great Decisions Discussion Group. Topic: Brazil. For info, call 562-431-7575 Great Decisions is a discussion group that meets the second Tuesday of each month 1:30 to 3:30pm. Every discussion is about some aspect of U.S. foreign policy. The Great Decisions Discussion Program is the oldest and largest grassroots world affairs educational program of its kind and is sponsored by the Foreign Policy Association, publisher of the annual resource book Great Decisions. The Foreign Policy Association is an independent nonprofit organization dedicated to inspiring the American people to learn more about the world.
Tuesday, May 16, 2006 7pm Leisure World, Seal Beach
Clubhouse 3, Room 9
Pros and Cons Presentation on Ballot Initiatives. Ballot propositions on the June ballot will be explained and arguments presented for those supporting and opposing the measures. Contact Person: George Goldstein (562)799 0609
Saturday, May 20, 2006 10am-Noon MANA of Orange County
National Latina Organization
Kidseum
1802 N. Main St.
Santa Ana
Pros and Cons Presentation on Ballot Initiatives. Ballot propositions on the June ballot will be explained and arguments presented for those supporting and opposing the measures. Presentations are open free to League members and the general public. Contact Person: Armida Brashears (714) 962-9680
Monday, May 22, 2006     Last Day to Register to Vote. May 22nd is the last day to register to vote on the June 6, 2006 Primary Election.

Reminder: you need to re-register if you have moved, changed your name or want to change your party affiliation.

This is the first election that voter registration forms are being verified for identification. This requirement is part of HAVA (Help America Vote Act):
--be sure to fill in the identification information on the registration form
--use the same name on the form that you use on your identification Many county elections offices are swamped with this new requirement. To avoid delays, send in your registration as soon as possible.

Wednesday, May 24, 2006 1pm Covington Retirement Community
3 Pursuit St.
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656-4213
Pros and Cons Presentation on Ballot Initiatives. Ballot propositions on the June ballot will be explained and arguments presented for those supporting and opposing the measures. Presentations are open free to League members and the general public

Contact Person: Paul Traum (949) 425-8644

Tuesday, May 30, 2006 9:15am Laguna Woods For location and information call 949-837-0178. Saddleback Unit Meeting. Discussion of "Campaign Finance Reform."
Saturday, June 3, 2006 9:30am-2pm 351 E Palm Drive
Placentia, CA 92870-3232
LWV Orange County ILO Convention. $15.00 includes lunch & convention fee. Reservations required. Send checks to: League of Women Voters of North Orange County, P.O. Box 3073, Fullerton, CA 92834. Indicate on check: "ILO Convention." For further information, call 714-441-1659
Tuesday, June 13, 2006 1:15pm Fountain Valley Library;
17635 Los Alamos,
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
Great Decisions Discussion Group. Topic: Human Rights in the Age of Terrorism. For info, call 562-431-7575 Great Decisions is a discussion group that meets the second Tuesday of each month 1:30 to 3:30pm. Every discussion is about some aspect of U.S. foreign policy. The Great Decisions Discussion Program is the oldest and largest grassroots world affairs educational program of its kind and is sponsored by the Foreign Policy Association, publisher of the annual resource book Great Decisions. The Foreign Policy Association is an independent nonprofit organization dedicated to inspiring the American people to learn more about the world.
Monday, June 26, 2006 9:30am-2:00pm St Mark Presbyterian Church
2100 Mar Vista
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Orange Coast Board Retreat. Free. Annual Planning Event. Come. Bring Your Ideas & Input.
Tuesday, September 12, 2006 1-3pm Fountain Valley Library
17635 Los Alamos
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
Great Decisions. Topic: Pandemics and National Security For information, call 562-431-7575
Wednesday, September 13, 2006 1:15pm Newport Beach Newport/Mesa Unit Meeting. Discussion: "Preparing for the November 6th Election and Local Action. For information and location, call 949-400-2183.
Saturday, September 16, 2006 9:30am-2pm Sisters of St. Josephs Board Room,
Bldg 440, 1st Floor,
480 Batavia Street,
Orange, CA 92868-3998
Pros & Cons Training. Training for presenters of November ballot issues pros and cons. For information, call 562-431-7575.
Thursday, September 28, 2006 1pm Kiwanis of Newport/Corona Del Mar
Bahia Corinthian Yatch Club
1601 BAYSIDE DR
CORONA DEL MAR, CA 92625-1832
Pros & Cons Presentation of November Ballot Initiatives. Overview of the pros and cons of November Ballot Issues Contact: Bill Simon (949) 720-8103
Saturday, September 30, 2006 10-11:30am Laguna Woods Village
Clubhouse 7.
24111 Moulton Parkway
Laguna Woods, CA 92637
Forum: Making Your Vote Count. For information or directions, call 949-400-2183. The forum's panel will include the Orange County Registrar of Voters Director of Communications and Community Relations, Brett Rowley, who will discuss the accuracy, reliability, and verifiability of the OC electronic voting machines and related issues throughout the country.

Dr. Sandra Sutphen, from the Political Science Dept. of Cal State Fullerton has also agreed to be part of the panel discussion. She will cover other problems in the voting process such as limiting citizens' ability to register, restricted polling access, spoiled ballots, inaccurate counting of the ballots and the use of legal manurvering and marketing techniques to affect the public's voting might be covered.

Monday, October 2, 2006 1:15pm St. Mark Presbyterian Church
2100 Mar Vista
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Orange Coast Board Meeting. Monthly League of Women of Orange Coast Board

Meeting; Open to all League members and prospective members. Come.

Get Involved. Make a Difference

Tuesday, October 10, 2006 7-8:30pm City Hall Council Chambers
505 FOREST AVE
LAGUNA BEACH, CA 92651-2332
Laguna Beach City Council Candidates Forum. Come hear what the candidates running for the Laguna Beach City Council have to say about the issues important to voters.

Questions that you would like to see asked of the candidates during the Candidate Forum can be submitted now for confidential consideration at: forumquestions@aol.com (must be received by October 4, 2006 to be considered).

Questions will also be taken from the audience attending the Forum.

Sponsored by: The League of Women Voters of Orange Coast - Laguna Beach Unit, the American Association of University Women - Laguna Beach Branch, Laguna Beach Seniors, Inc., and the Woman's Club of Laguna Beach.

Wednesday, October 11, 2006 1:15pm Newport Beach Newport/Mesa Unit Meeting. Discussion: Pros and Cons of Ballot Propositions. Call 949 400 2183 for information and location.
Wednesday, October 11, 2006 7-9pm Lincoln Elementary School,
3101 Pacific View Drive
CORONA DEL MAR, CA 92625-1108
Newport/Mesa School Board Candiate Forum. LWV Orange Coast and the Harbor Area Council of PTA will host candidate forum for the Board of Trustees of the Newport-Mesa Unified School District
Friday, October 13, 2006 10am National Council of Jewish Women
Laguna Leisure World
Pros & Cons Presentation on Ballot Initiatives. Overview of the pros and cons for November ballot issues.

For information and location, contact: Selma Heller (949) 586-1183

Saturday, October 14, 2006 9:15am Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Laguna Beach

429 CYPRESS DR
LAGUNA BEACH, CA 92651-1601
Pros & Cons Presentation on November Ballot Initiatives. Overview of the pros and cons of November ballot issues. For information contact: Jean Raun (949) 494-2247
Saturday, October 14, 2006 9:15am Universalist Fellowship
429 Cypress Drive
Laguna Beach, CA 92651-1601
Laguna Beach Unit Meeting. Discussion: Pros and Cons of Ballot Propositions. For information, call 949 494-9928
Sunday, October 15, 2006 1:30pm Na'Amat
Jewish Community Center
Long Beach, CA
Pros and Cons Presentation on November Ballot Initiatives. Ballot propositions on the November ballot will be explained and arguments presented for those supporting and opposing the measures. Presentations are open free to League members and the general public.

Contact person: Henrietta Zarbosky (562) 596-3767

Tuesday, October 17, 2006 7pm Fairview Community Church- Women's Group
2550 Fairview
Costa Mesa, CA 92626-6527
Pros and Cons Presentation on November Ballot Initiatives. Ballot propositions on the November ballot will be explained and arguments presented for those supporting and opposing the measures. Presentations are open free to League members and the general public. Contact person: Marge Salmassey (714) 979-0319
Tuesday, October 17, 2006 7-8:30pm Huntington Beach City Hall
Council Chambers
2000 Main Street
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
Huntington Beach City Council Candidates Forum. Sponsored by LWV HB Unit, FV-Westminster AAUW

For information, Call 714-846-2483 or email lkgallup@earthlink.net

Thursday, October 19, 2006 7-9pm Neighborhood Community Center,
1845 PARK AVE
COSTA MESA, CA 92627-2711
Newport/Mesa School Board Candidate Forum. LWV Orange Coast and the Harbor Area Council of PTA will host candidate forums for the Board of Trustees of the Newport-Mesa Unified School District
Friday, October 20, 2006 12noon Marie Callendars
15363 Culver Drive
Irvine, CA 92604-3029
Lunch with League. Government for $ale: Corupting Effect$ of Lobbying and $pecial Interest$ on Campaign Fiancing

Eric Tang, Communications Coordnator, CA Clean Money Campaign will speak. For information callo 949-400-2183

PLEASE NOTE A REMINDER POST CARD SENT OUT HAD THE WRONG DATE FOR THIS EVENT.

Monday, October 23, 2006     Last Day to Register for November 7 Election.
Saturday, October 28, 2006 11am-1pm Sisters of St. Joseph Center
Library Conference Room
480 Batavia St,
Orange, CA 92868-3998
COCA LWV Forum: TIRED OF POLITICAL CORRUPTION?. TIRED OF POLITICAL CORRUPTION? LEARN WHY THE LWVC HAS POSITIONS ON NOV. 7 BALLOT INITIATIVES!!!

PUBLIC IS INVITED

SPONSORED BY CENTRAL ORANGE COUNTY LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS

SPEAKERS: MEERA MANEK, Planned Parenthood,NO on Propostion 85-Parental Notification

DAVID SONNEBORN, Orange County Coordinator, YES on Proposition 89 - Clean Money Campaign

SCOTT DARELL, Kennedy Commission YES on Proposition 1C - Emergency Shelter

JACK SULLIVAN, Legislation Director LWVC NO on Proposition 90 - Eminent Domain

PRICE: $15 PER PERSON. INCLUDES PROGRAM AND LUNCH; $20 AT THE DOOR; DEADLINE TUES., OCT. 24, 2006

MAKE CHECK OUT TO: LWV/COCA and mail with Reservation Form to: Bart Hake, Treasurer, COCA 2102 N. Towner St., SantaAna, 92706

For more information call: 714-245-0567 OR e-mail: hakehome@sbcglobal.net

Tuesday, October 31, 2006 9:15am Laguna Woods Laguna Woods Unit Meeting. Discussion: Pros and Cons of Ballot Propositions. For information call 949-837-0178
Monday, November 6, 2006 1:15pm St. Mark Presbyterian Church
2100 Mar Vista
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Orange Coast Board Meeting. Monthly League of Women of Orange Coast Board

Meeting; Open to all League members and prospective members. Come.

Get Involved. Make a Difference

Tuesday, November 7, 2006     Election Day--Don't Forget to Vote.
Wednesday, November 8, 2006 1:15pm Corona del Mar (Call 949 494 9928 for location) Newport/Mesa Unit Meeting. Safeguarding U.S. Democracy: Promoting an Independent Judiciary by Defending the U.S. Constitution.
Saturday, November 18, 2006 9:15am Laguna Beach. Call 949 494-9928 for information and location. Laguna Beach Unit Meeting. Safeguarding U.S. Democracy: Promoting an Independent Judiciary by Defending the U.S. Constitution.
Tuesday, November 28, 2006 9:15am Laguna Woods. Call 949 837 0178 for location and information Saddleback/Laguna Woods Unit Meeting. Safeguarding U.S. Democracy: Promoting an Independent Judiciary by Defending the U.S. Constitution.
Saturday, December 2, 2006 9:30am-noon Irvine Ranch Water District
15600 Sand Canyon
Irvine, CA 92619
ILO General Meeting. Strategic Vision Plan for Orange County Parks. Speaker: Kevin Thomas, Harbors, Beaches and Parks
Monday, December 4, 2006 1:15pm St. Mark Presbyterian Church
2100 Mar Vista
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Orange Coast Board Meeting. Monthly League of Women of Orange Coast Board

Meeting; Open to all League members and prospective members. Come.

Get Involved. Make a Difference

Saturday, December 9, 2006 10-11:30am St. Mark Presbyterian Church
Social Hall
2100 Mar Vista
Newport Beach, CA 92619
Holiday Social/Program Planning. Holiday treats and beverages and an opportunity to celebrate the holidays. A review of California League program positions will also be conducted with an opportunity for members to provide input for updates or change.
Monday, January 8, 2007 1:15pm St. Mark Presbyterian Church
2100 Mar Vista
Newport Beach, CA 92619
Orange Coast Board Meeting. Monthly League of Women of Orange Coast Board Meeting; Open to all League members and prospective members. Come.

Get Involved. Make a Difference

Wednesday, January 10, 2007 1:15pm Newport Beach. For information and location call 949-400-2183. Newport/Mesa Unit Meeting. Discussion and review of League Program--positions on issues.
Friday, January 19, 2007 12noon Marie Callenders Restaurant
15363 Culver Drive
Irvine, CA 92604-3029
Lunch with League. The Oil Factor -- The history and costs of our dependence on foreign oil. Judy Lewis will report on what authors Michael T. Klare, Stephen Kinzer and others have written about the United States' involvement in the Middle East.
Saturday, January 20, 2007 9:15am South County Bank
540 South Coast Highway, Suite 202
Laguna Beach, CA 92651-2473
Laguna Beach Unit Meeting. Discussion and review of League Program--positions on issues.
Saturday, January 27, 2007 10-11:30am Newport Beach Central Public Library;
1000 Avocado Av
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Forum: Preserving Our Planet: Energy Choices in the Global Warming Crisis. Speakers: Dr. Jean-Daniel Saphores, School of Social Ecology, Planning, Policy and Design, UCI. Dr. Susan Trumbore, Director for Global Environmental Change Research, UCI For additional information, Call 949-400-2183.
Tuesday, January 30, 2007 9:15am Laguna Woods. For information and location, call 949-837-0178. Saddleback/Laguna Woods Unit Meeting. Discussion and review of League Program: position on issues. Planning for Sunshine Week.
Monday, February 5, 2007 1:00-3:00pm St. Mark Presbyterian Church,
2100 Mar Vista,
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Orange Coast Board Meeting. Monthly League of Women of Orange Coast Board Meeting; Open to all League members and prospective members. Come. Get Involved. Make a Difference
Tuesday, February 6, 2007 1:30-3:30; 7:00-9:00pm Unitaritan Universalist Church
429 Cypress Drive
Laguna Beach, CA 92651-1601
Great Decisions--Laguna Beach. Discussions feature global/thematic issues shaping U.S. foreign policy and the world in which we live. Each topic discussion includes: historical background, description of current U.S. policy and alternative policy options.

Call 949-494-2247 for information.

Tuesday, February 13, 2007 1:30-3:30pm Fountain Valley Library
17635 Los Alamos
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
Great Decisions--Fountain Valley. Topic: Climate Change How much are human practices contributing to substantial and irreversible changes to the environment? What effect are changes to the climate having in different areas of the planet? What response can the international community adopt to lessen the impact of dramatic climate change?

Discussions feature global/thematic issues shaping U.S. foreign policy and the world in which we live. Each topic discussion includes: historical background, description of current U.S. policy and alternative policy options.

Tuesday, February 13, 2007 1:30-3:30; 7:00-9:00pm Unitaritan Universalist Church
429 Cypress Drive
Laguna Beach, CA 92651-1601
Great Decisions--Laguna Beach. Discussions feature global/thematic issues shaping U.S. foreign policy and the world in which we live. Each topic discussion includes: historical background, description of current U.S. policy and alternative policy options.

Call 949-494-2247 for information.

Friday, February 16, 2007 Noon Marie Callendars
15363 Culver Drive
Irvine, CA 92604-3029
Lunch with League. Topic: "Gerrymandering or Fair and Balance Redistricting: the California Solution"

Speaker: Marcy Koukhab, Los Angeles Organizer, California Common Cause.

Location: Marie Callender's Restaurant in Irvine, 15363 Culver Dr. at Irvine Center Dr. Cost is $16. Important to RSVP by calling Barb Wood at 949-400-2183.

Tuesday, February 20, 2007 1:30-3:30; 7:00-9:00pm Unitaritan Universalist Church
429 Cypress Drive
Laguna Beach, CA 92651-1601
Great Decisions--Laguna Beach. Discussions feature global/thematic issues shaping U.S. foreign policy and the world in which we live. Each topic discussion includes: historical background, description of current U.S. policy and alternative policy options.

Call 949-494-2247 for information.

Friday, February 23, 2007 Noon Water District Board Room,
10500 Ellis Ave.,
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
LWVUS Anniversary Celebration. Presentation on a vital topic: preserving an essential natural resouce--Water. The exemplary Orange County Water Replenishment System will be described, followed by a guided tour of the Replenishment facility.

Speaker: a representative from the OC Water District.

A catered lunch will be provided with a special Anniversary Cake, beverages and fruit along with a brief presentation of League history.

Reservations Required. Cost $10. Please RSVP by mail or calling Barb Wood at 949-300-2183.

Tuesday, February 27, 2007 1:30-3:30; 7:00-9:00pm Unitaritan Universalist Church
429 Cypress Drive
Laguna Beach, CA 92651-1601
Great Decisions--Laguna Beach. Discussions feature global/thematic issues shaping U.S. foreign policy and the world in which we live. Each topic discussion includes: historical background, description of current U.S. policy and alternative policy options.

Call 949-494-2247 for information.

Monday, March 5, 2007 1:00-3:00pm St. Mark Presbyterian Church
2100 Mar Vista
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Orange Coast Board Meeting. Monthly League of Women of Orange Coast Board Meeting; Open to all League members and prospective members. Come. Get Involved. Make a Difference
Saturday, March 10, 2007 9:15am Laguna Beach. Call 949-494-9928 for location and information. Laguna Beach Unit Meeting. Sunshine Week: The LWVUS booklet, "Looking for Sunshine: Protecting Your Right to Know", will be used as a resource guide providing an overview of the most significant federal and state laws--those that protect and those that restrict public access to government information. Meetings open to all League members and the general public.
Tuesday, March 13, 2007 1:30-3:30pm Fountain Valley Library
17635 Los Alamos
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
Great Decisions--Topic: Middle East. Great Decisions is a national discussion program focusing on eight major foreign policy issues presented in a book published by the Foreign Policy Association. This month the group will address the issue: The Middle East is a complex, confusing region facing many difficulties. What are U.S. interests there, and what role should the U.S. play? Meetings open to all League members and the general public. For info, call 562-431-7575
Wednesday, March 14, 2007 1:15pm Corona del Mar. Call 949-718-3665 for location and information. Newport/Mesa Unit Meeting. Sunshine Week: The LWVUS booklet, "Looking for Sunshine: Protecting Your Right to Know", will be used as a resource guide providing an overview of the most significant federal and state laws--those that protect and those that restrict public access to government information. Meetings open to all League members and the general public.
Friday, March 16, 2007 Noon Marie Callendars
15363 Culver Drive
Irvine, CA 92604-3029
Lunch with League. Topic: Open Government--Is Freedom of Information Threatened?

Speakers:

Judy Kamei, Government Documents Depository Librarian, Garden Grove Regional Library

Kay Collins, US Governemnt Information Librarian, UCI.

Meetings open to all League members and the general public.

Cost is $16. Important to RSVP by calling Barb Wood at 949-400-2183.

Tuesday, March 27, 2007 9:15am Laguna Woods. Call 949-837-0178 for location and information. Saddleback/Laguna Woods Unit Meeting. Sunshine Week: The LWVUS booklet, "Looking for Sunshine: Protecting Your Right to Know", will be used as a resource guide providing an overview of the most significant federal and state laws--those that protect and those that restrict public access to government information. Meetings open to all League members and the general public.
Monday, April 2, 2007 1:00-3:00pm St. Mark Presbyterian Church
2100 Mar Vista
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Orange Coast Board Meeting. Monthly League of Women Voters of Orange Coast Board Meeting; Open to all League members and prospective members. Come. Get Involved. Make a Difference
Tuesday, April 10, 2007 1:30-3:30 Fountain Valley Library
17635 Los Alamos
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
Great Decisions: Topic--Mexico. Great Decisions is a national discussion program focusing on eight major foreign policy issues presented in a book published by the Foreign Policy Association. In this session, participants will explore issues including, "Will the chaotic situation facing Mexico's new president affect the country's relationship with the United States?" For Information, call 562 431 7575
Wednesday, April 11, 2007 1:15pm Corona Del Mar Newport/Mesa Unit Meeting.

Topic: Power of the Sun


Participants will view and discuss an excellent DVD entitled, "The Power of the Sun". This video on solar electricity is narrated by John Cleese who is joined by Nobel Laureates Walter Kohn and Alan Heeger and other experts.
For Location and Information, call 949 718 3665
Saturday, April 14, 2007 9:15am Laguna Beach Laguna Beach Unit Meeting.

Topic: Power of the Sun


Participants will view and discuss an excellent DVD entitled, "The Power of the Sun". This video on solar electricity is narrated by John Cleese who is joined by Nobel Laureates Walter Kohn and Alan Heeger and other experts. For location and information, Call 949 494 9928
Friday, April 20, 2007 Noon Marie Callendars
15363 Culver Drive
Irvine, CA 92604-3029
Lunch with League: A Green Dream--the Great Park in Irvine.

Speaker Mayor Beth Krom, City of Irvine


Mayor Krom will present to us the plans for the Great Park in Irvine including the "green" aspects of its planned architecture and its recreational environments. RSVP Required. Call 949 400 2183.
Tuesday, April 24, 2007 9:15am Laguna Woods Saddleback/Laguna Woods Unit Meeting.

Topic: Power of the Sun.


Participants will view and discuss an excellent DVD entitled, "The Power of the Sun". This video on solar electricity is narrated by John Cleese who is joined by Nobel Laureates Walter Kohn and Alan Heeger and other experts. For Location and information, call 949 837-0178.
Thursday, May 3, 2007   Laguna Woods Village
Clubhouse 1
24232 Calle Aragon,
Laguna Woods, CA 92637
Gate 1--Off El Toro Road, between
Paseo de Valencia and Moulton Parkway
League of Women of Orange Coast Annual Meeting.

Speaker: Professor Larry N. Gerston, Political Science


University of California at Davis, political analyst for NBS and KCBS and author of the book "Policy Making in a Democratic Society: A Guide to Civic Engagement.

Pursuant to our Bylaws at our Annual Meeting on May 3, 2007 we will adopt a local program for the ensuing year, elect directors, officers and members to serve on the nominating committee, adopt a balanced budget and transact other necessary business. Current Program, the nominated slate of officers and the proposed budget are included in the April Voter Newsletter (See publications on this site). Because of space restrictions and extensive proposed changes to the Bylaws in conformance with the standards recommended by state League, these are posted here on the website along with the recommended program change. Check these links for information:
Proposed Program Change
LWVUS Model Bylaws
Revisions highlighted
New Approved Bylaws

Meeting open to all League members and the general public.

Call 949-400-2183 for information and reservation.

Monday, May 7, 2007 1:00-3:00pm St. Mark Presbyterian Church
2100 Mar Vista
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Cancelled/////////Orange Coast Board Meeting. Monthly League of Women Voters of Orange Coast Board Meeting; Open to all League members and prospective members. Come. Get Involved. Make a Difference
Wednesday, May 9, 2007 1:30-3:30pm Fountain Valley Library
17635 Los Alamos
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
Great Decisions. Topic: International Migration in a Globalizing Economy . For info, call 562-431-7575.
Saturday, June 2, 2007 9:30am-2pm Sisters of St. Joseph Center
480 Batavia St
Orange, CA 92868-3998
ILO Orange County Convention. (The Inter-League Organization of Orange County brings together the four Leagues in the County and addresses countywide issues.)The order of business for the day will be the election of the ILO board for 2007-2008, reports from the ILO directors on their portfolios, an update on the "Know Your County" Study, approval of a recommendation for a study on programs and services for the poor, and approval of the ILO budget for 2007-2008.

Speaker: Lorri Galloway, Anaheim City Councilwoman and founder and Executive Director of the Eli home for Abused Children. She will speak to us on "Families in Crisis" in Orange County.

The cost is $20 for lunch and convention materials.

If you would like to be a delegate, please contact your local League President who will be receiving the Convention kits at the May ILO board meeting.

To R.S.V.P. for lunch, please send a check made out to LWV/COCA for $20.00 and send to Sue Guilford of the COCA LWV at 3046 E. Gainsborough Road, Orange, CA 92869.

Monday, June 4, 2007 12 noon St. Mark Presbyterian Church
2100 Mar Vista
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Orange Coast Board Meeting. Monthly League of Women of Orange Coast Board Meeting

Will include a potluck lunch with all the present and in-coming new officers. We will begin program planning, set up a budget committee, and a policies and procedures committee.

Open to all League members and prospective members. Come. Get Involved. Make a difference

Monday, September 10, 2007 1:00-3:00pm Costa Mesa Library
1855 Park Avenue
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
LWV Orange Coast Board Meeting. Monthly League of Women of Orange Coast Board Meeting; Open to all League members and prospective members. Come. Get Involved. Make a Difference
Tuesday, September 11, 2007 9:30am-3:30pm St. Joseph Center;
480 Batavia St,
Orange, CA
92868-3998
LWV of Orange County: ILO Training Opportunity. Learn how to be an Observer at the Board of Supervisor or other government meetings and how to effectively interview the Board of Supervisors. 9:30 am to 11:30 am - Observers Training, using the new LWVUS manual. 11:40 am to 1:30 pm - "brown bag lunch" - learn about County Government and what the BOS does! 1:30 pm to 3 pm - discussion and planning what questions to ask members of the Board of Supervisors
Tuesday, September 11, 2007 1:30-3:30pm Fountain Valley
Library
17635 Los Alamos
Fountain Valley,
CA 92708
Great Decisions: Helping the World's Endangered Children. Great Decisions is a national discussion program focusing on eight major foreign policy issues presented in a book published by the Foreign Policy Association. For info, call 562-431-7575. Meetings open to all League members and the general public.
Wednesday, September 12, 2007 1:15pm Costa Mesa Library
1855 Park Avenue
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
Newport/Mesa Unit Meeting. Topic: The Immigration Dilemma--an introduction from the LWVUS Study. Meetings open to all League members and the general public. For information call 949 400 2183.
Saturday, September 15, 2007 9:30am Laguna Beach. For specific location and information, call 949 494 2247. Laguna Beach Unit Meeting. Topic: The Immigration Dilemma--an introduction from the LWVUS Study. Meetings open to all League members and the general public.
Thursday, September 20, 2007 1:00pm Huntington Beach. For specific location, call 714 378 1952. Huntington Beach Unit Meeting. Topic: The Immigration Dilemma--an introduction from the LWVUS Study. Meetings open to all League members and the general public. Please RSVP to 714 378 1952
Friday, September 21, 2007 12pm Noon Marie Callendars
15363 Culver Drive
Irvine, CA 92604-3029
Lunch with League. Legal Immigration: Challenges & Hurdles Speaker Kevin Levine, leading U.S. Immigration Attorney will speak on "A Journey Down The Road of Legal Immigration In The United States Through The Eyes of an Immigration Lawyer." Cost $18. Please RSVP to Barb Wood 949 400 2183. Meetings open to all League members and the general public.
Tuesday, September 25, 2007 9:15am Laguna Woods. For specific location and information, call 949 837 0178. Laguna Woods Unit Meeting. Topic: The Immigration Dilemma--an introduction from the LWVUS Study. Meetings open to all League members and the general public. For information, call 949 837 0178.
Monday, October 1, 2007 12:45pm Costa Mesa Library
1855 Park Avenue
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
Orange Coast Board Meeting. Monthly League of Women of Orange Coast Board Meeting; Open to all League members and prospective members. Come. Get Involved. Make a Difference
Wednesday, October 10, 2007 1:15pm Costa Mesa Library
1855 Park Avenue
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
Newport/Mesa Unit Meeting. Participate in the League's Immigration Study. This month's topic: The Legal Aspects of the Immigration Dilemma. The group will discuss articles previously distributed to members on immigration: Article 3--Overview: Federal Immigration Policy and Proposed Reforms, Article 4-- U.S. Immigration Policy: Family Reunification and Article 5--Federal Immigration Policy: Enforcement Issues.

Come. Bring a friend for this important discussion. Open to all League members and prospective members. For additional information call: 949 400 2183

Saturday, October 13, 2007 9:30am Unitaritan Universalist Church
429 Cypress Drive
Laguna Beach, CA 92651-1601
Laguna Beach Unit Meeting. Participate in the League's Immigration Study. This month's topic: The Legal Aspects of the Immigration Dilemma. The group will discuss articles previously distributed to members on immigration: Article 3--Overview: Federal Immigration Policy and Proposed Reforms, Article 4-- U.S. Immigration Policy: Family Reunification and Article 5--Federal Immigration Policy: Enforcement Issues.

Come. Bring a friend for this important discussion. Open to all League members and prospective members. For additional information call: 949 494 2247

Thursday, October 18, 2007 1:00pm Huntington Beach, CA
For location call 714 378 1952
Huntington Beach Unit Meeting. Participate in the League's Immigration Study. This month's topic: The Legal Aspects of the Immigration Dilemma. The group will discuss articles previously distributed to members on immigration: Article 3--Overview: Federal Immigration Policy and Proposed Reforms, Article 4-- U.S. Immigration Policy: Family Reunification and Article 5--Federal Immigration Policy: Enforcement Issues.

Come. Bring a friend for this important discussion. Open to all League members and prospective members. For additional information call: 714 378 1952

Saturday, October 27, 2007 10:00am Irvine Ranch Water District
15600 Sand Canyon Avenue
Irvine, CA 91618
Forum: U.S. Immigration: Fact, Fiction and the Widening Disconnect between Rhetoric and Reality. Dr. Ruben Rumbaut, Professor, Sociology, University of California at Irvine will be our speaker. For additional information, call 949 400 2183.
Tuesday, October 30, 2007 9:15am Laguna Woods. Call 949 837 0178 for location. Laguna Woods Unit Meeting. Participate in the League's Immigration Study. This month's topic: The Legal Aspects of the Immigration Dilemma. The group will discuss articles previously distributed to members on immigration: Article 3--Overview: Federal Immigration Policy and Proposed Reforms, Article 4-- U.S. Immigration Policy: Family Reunification and Article 5--Federal Immigration Policy: Enforcement Issues.

Come. Bring a friend for this important discussion. Open to all League members and prospective members. For additional information call: 949 837 0178

Monday, November 5, 2007 12:45pm Costa Mesa Library
1855 Park Avenue
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
Orange Coast Board Meeting. Monthly League of Women of Orange Coast Board Meeting; Open to all League members and prospective members. Come. Get Involved. Make a Difference
Wednesday, November 14, 2007 1:15pm Costa Mesa Library
1855 Park Avenue
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
Newport/Mesa Unit Meeting. For more information call 949-400-2183."The Effect of the Global and U.S. Economies on Authorized and Unauthorized Immigration."
Thursday, November 15, 2007 1:00pm Fountain Valley
For location, call 714-378-1952
Huntington Beach Unit Meeting. 714-378-1952 to RSVP. "The Effect of the Global and U.S. Economies on Authorized and Unauthorized Immigration."
Saturday, November 17, 2007 9:30am Unitaritan Universalist Church
429 Cypress Drive
Laguna Beach, CA 92651-1601
Laguna Beach Unit Meeting. For more information call 949-494-2247. "The Effect of the Global and U.S. Economies on Authorized and Unauthorized Immigration."
Friday, November 30, 2007 9:15am Laguna Woods
For location, call 949-837-0178
Laguna Woods Unit Meeting. For information call 949-837-0178. "The Effect of the Global and U.S. Economies on Authorized and Unauthorized Immigration."
Saturday, December 1, 2007 12:00pm Carrows Restaurant
16931 Magnolia
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
Lunch with League. Dynamics of Contemporary U.S. Immigration"

Speaker: Dr. Louis DeSipio, Professor, Political Science and Chair of Chicao Latino Studies at UCI. Ordering off the menu. For information and RSVP, call 949-400-2183

Monday, December 3, 2007 11:30am-12:30pm Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf
1835 Newport Blvd
Costa Mesa, CA 92627-5031
Program Committee. Planning League events for the upcoming year including Lunch with League, Forums and other events. All interested League members welcome to attend.

Pastries and beverages available. Open to all interested members. For information 949-400-2183

Monday, December 3, 2007 12:45pm-2:45pm Costa Mesa Library
1855 Park Avenue
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
Orange Coast Board Meeting. Monthly League of Women of Orange Coast Board Meeting; Open to all League members and prospective members. Come. Get Involved. Make a Difference
Monday, December 10, 2007 9:30am Laguna Beach. For location and more information call 949-494-2247 Laguna Beach Unit Meeting. At all four unit meetings, members will start to answer the Immigration Study Consensus Questions and will complete the Consensus process in the January unit meetings. Because of the length and the complexity of the questions, it is suggested that each unit select two scribes to write down the answers given by the group to make documenting their group's responses easier. Two sets of Consensus Questions will be available at each unit's meeting for the scribes. Only League members can participate in the consensus meetings and process.

Attendance at the unit meetings is highly recommended so that the members can consider the alternatives brought up in group discussion before formulating their answers to the questions. If a member cannot attend a unit meeting, they can print out the Consensus Questions on the LWVUS website** or call Barb Wood at 949-400-2183 to have the questions mailed to you. The completed consensus form can be mailed to our President, Charlotte Pirch, 9826 Lewis Ave., Fountain Valley, CA 92708-5878, postmarked by or before Monday, Jan. 14th, so that they can be included in the our League's full consensus.

  • *LWVUS website: http://www.lwv.org. On the home page, click on "Immigration Study", then "Immigration Study Consensus Kit", then "Consensus Kit Resources", then "LWVUS Immigration Study Consensus Questions", and, for more information--"LWVUS Immigration Study Consensus, Background information Discussion Questions".
Wednesday, December 12, 2007 1:15pm Costa Mesa Library
1855 Park Avenue
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
Newport/Mesa Unit Meeting. At all four unit meetings, members will start to answer the Immigration Study Consensus Questions and will complete the Consensus process in the January unit meetings. Because of the length and the complexity of the questions, it is suggested that each unit select two scribes to write down the answers given by the group to make documenting their group's responses easier. Two sets of Consensus Questions will be available at each unit's meeting for the scribes. Only League members can participate in the consensus meetings and process.

Attendance at the unit meetings is highly recommended so that the members can consider the alternatives brought up in group discussion before formulating their answers to the questions. If a member cannot attend a unit meeting, they can print out the Consensus Questions on the LWVUS website** or call Barb Wood at 949-400-2183 to have the questions mailed to you. The completed consensus form can be mailed to our President, Charlotte Pirch, 9826 Lewis Ave., Fountain Valley, CA 92708-5878, postmarked by or before Monday, Jan. 14th, so that they can be included in the our League's full consensus.

  • *LWVUS website: http://www.lwv.org. On the home page, click on "Immigration Study", then "Immigration Study Consensus Kit", then "Consensus Kit Resources", then "LWVUS Immigration Study Consensus Questions", and, for more information--"LWVUS Immigration Study Consensus, Background information Discussion Questions".
Tuesday, December 18, 2007 9:15am Laguna Woods For Location and information call 949-837-0178 Laguna Woods Unit Meeting. At all four unit meetings, members will start to answer the Immigration Study Consensus Questions and will complete the Consensus process in the January unit meetings. Because of the length and the complexity of the questions, it is suggested that each unit select two scribes to write down the answers given by the group to make documenting their group's responses easier. Two sets of Consensus Questions will be available at each unit's meeting for the scribes. Only League members can participate in the consensus meetings and process.

Attendance at the unit meetings is highly recommended so that the members can consider the alternatives brought up in group discussion before formulating their answers to the questions. If a member cannot attend a unit meeting, they can print out the Consensus Questions on the LWVUS website** or call Barb Wood at 949-400-2183 to have the questions mailed to you. The completed consensus form can be mailed to our President, Charlotte Pirch, 9826 Lewis Ave., Fountain Valley, CA 92708-5878, postmarked by or before Monday, Jan. 14th, so that they can be included in the our League's full consensus.

  • *LWVUS website: http://www.lwv.org. On the home page, click on "Immigration Study", then "Immigration Study Consensus Kit", then "Consensus Kit Resources", then "LWVUS Immigration Study Consensus Questions", and, for more information--"LWVUS Immigration Study Consensus, Background information Discussion Questions".
Thursday, December 20, 2007 1pm Fountain Valley. For location and information call 714-378-1952 to RSVP. Huntington Beach Unit Meeting. At all four unit meetings, members will start to answer the Immigration Study Consensus Questions and will complete the Consensus process in the January unit meetings. Because of the length and the complexity of the questions, it is suggested that each unit select two scribes to write down the answers given by the group to make documenting their group's responses easier. Two sets of Consensus Questions will be available at each unit's meeting for the scribes. Only League members can participate in the consensus meetings and process.

Attendance at the unit meetings is highly recommended so that the members can consider the alternatives brought up in group discussion before formulating their answers to the questions. If a member cannot attend a unit meeting, they can print out the Consensus Questions on the LWVUS website** or call Barb Wood at 949-400-2183 to have the questions mailed to you. The completed consensus form can be mailed to our President, Charlotte Pirch, 9826 Lewis Ave., Fountain Valley, CA 92708-5878, postmarked by or before Monday, Jan. 14th, so that they can be included in the our League's full consensus.

  • *LWVUS website: http://www.lwv.org. On the home page, click on "Immigration Study", then "Immigration Study Consensus Kit", then "Consensus Kit Resources", then "LWVUS Immigration Study Consensus Questions", and, for more information--"LWVUS Immigration Study Consensus, Background information Discussion Questions".
Thursday, January 3, 2008 6:30pm Irvine Heritage Park Library,
14361 Yale Ave.
Irvine, CA 92604
Irvine Unit Meeting. General Meeting for all members with a panel presenting the Pros and Cons of the Feb. 5th Ballot Issues. Call 949-400-2183 for more information.
Monday, January 7, 2008 12:45pm St. Mark Presbyterian Church
2200 San Joaquin Hills Road
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Orange Coast Board Meeting. Monthly League of Women of Orange Coast Board Meeting; Open to all League members and prospective members. Come. Get Involved. Make a Difference. For more information call 714-968-5634.
Wednesday, January 9, 2008 1:15pm Costa Mesa Library
1855 Park Avenue
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
Newport/Mesa Unit Meeting. Pros and Cons Discussions. League Unit Meetings in January will also afford an opportunity to provide your input for League Program Planning.
Saturday, January 12, 2008 9:30am Laguna Beach. For location call 949-494-2247. Laguna Beach Unit Meeting. Pros and Cons Discussions. League Unit Meetings in January will also afford an opportunity to provide your input for League Program Planning.
Thursday, January 17, 2008 1pm Huntington Beach. For location and to RSVP, call 714-378-1952. Huntington Beach Unit Meeting. Pros and Cons Discussions. League Unit Meetings in January will also afford an opportunity to provide your input for League Program Planning
Saturday, January 19, 2008 12pm Noon Carrows Restaurant
16931 Magnolia
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
Lunch with League Pros and Cons Feb. Ballot Issues. Order off menu, separate checks. For more information and RSVP call 949-400-2183
Tuesday, January 22, 2008 9:15am Laguna Woods--For location and information call 949-837-0178. Laguna Woods Unit Meeting. Pros and Cons Discussion. League Unit Meetings in January will also afford an opportunity to provide your input for League Program Planning.
Monday, February 4, 2008 12:45pm St. Mark Presbyterian Church,
2200 San Joaquin Hills Road
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Orange Coast Board Meeting. Monthly League of Women of Orange Coast Board Meeting; Open to all League members and prospective members. Come. Get Involved. Make a Difference
Tuesday, February 5, 2008 1:30 Unitaritan Universalist Church
429 Cypress Drive
Laguna Beach, CA 92651-1601
Great Decisions--Laguna Beach. Great Decisions is a national discussion program focusing on eight major foreign policy issues presented in a book published by the Foreign Policy Association. The Great Decisions 2008 topics are:

Iraq:Endgame
European Union at 50
Talking to Our Enemies
Russia
U.S. Defense and Security Policy
Latin America:Shift to the Left?
U.S.-China Trade Policy
Private Philanthropy
For info, call 949-494-2247 or email lagunatic.jeanraun@gmail.com
Thursday, February 7, 2008 6:30pm Irvine Heritage Park Library
14361 Yale Ave.
Irvine, CA 92604
Irvine Unit Meeting. "64 Ways to Keep the Planet Blue" Speaker: Steve Creech, Wyland Foundation
Saturday, February 9, 2008 9:30am Laguna Beach: For location, call 949-494-2247 Laguna Beach Unit Meeting. Mayor Tom Osborne will speak about "The Mayors' Climate Protection Agreement", and Vera Martinez will speak on "Laguna's Community Clinic".
Wednesday, February 13, 2008 1:15pm Costa Mesa Library
1855 Park Avenue
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
Newport/Mesa Unit Meeting. Speaker: Jean Watt, "Green Vision in Orange County--What Are the Issues and What We Can Do".
Saturday, February 16, 2008 Noon Carrows Restaurant
16931 Magnolia
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
Lunch with League "Tin Cup II". Speaker: Shirley Grindle on Campaign Finance and Fair Campaign Practices Commission.
Tuesday, February 19, 2008 1:30 Unitaritan Universalist Church
429 Cypress Drive
Laguna Beach, CA 92651-1601
Great Decisions--Laguna Beach. Great Decisions is a national discussion program focusing on eight major foreign policy issues presented in a book published by the Foreign Policy Association. The Great Decisions 2008 topics are:

Iraq:Endgame
European Union at 50
Talking to Our Enemies
Russia
U.S. Defense and Security Policy
Latin America:Shift to the Left?
U.S.-China Trade Policy
Private Philanthropy
For info, call 949-494-2247 or email lagunatic.jeanraun@gmail.com
Thursday, February 21, 2008 1:00pm For location, call 714-378-1952 to RSVP Huntington Beach Unit Meeting. Speaker: Flossie Horgan, Topic: "Update on Bolsa Chica"
Saturday, February 23, 2008 10:00am Irvine Ranch Water District
15600 Sand Canyon Avenue
Irvine, CA 91618
Forum: Future Vision for OC: Water, Energy and Open Space. Speakers: Pat Goodman, Residents for Responsible Desalinization-- "Desalinization Alternatives--Pros and Cons" HB Mayor Debbie Cook-- "Energy Shortages in Orange County" Melanie Schlotterbeck, Friends of Harbors, Beaches and Parks, "Green Vision for Orange County-- Open Space Opportunities"

Light refreshments will be provided. Map and directions below. Call 949-400-2183 for more information.

Monday, February 25, 2008   Fountain Valley Library
17635 Los Alamos
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
Great Decisions--Fountain Valley. Great Decisions is a national discussion program focusing on eight major foreign policy issues presented in a book published by the Foreign Policy Association. The Great Decisions 2008 topics are:
Iraq:Endgame
European Union at 50
Talking to Our Enemies
Russia
U.S. Defense and Security Policy
Latin America:Shift to the Left?
U.S.-China Trade Policy
Private Philanthropy
For info call 562-431-7575.
Tuesday, February 26, 2008 9:15am Laguna Woods: For location and information call 949-837-0178. Laguna Woods Unit Meeting. Speaker from a local environmental group
Saturday, March 1, 2008 9::00am-3:00pm California State University Fullerton
Titan Student Union
800 N. State College Blvd
Fullerton, CA 92834
Judicial Independence: Is Our Democracy in Danger?. Erwin Chemerinsky of Duke and UCI Bren School of Law, Orange County Superior Court Presiding Judge Nancy Wieben Stock, Dean John Eastman of Chapman University School of Law are among the distinguished judges, professors and attorney panelists. One panel will seek to identify the Challenges and Judicial Pressures; the second panel will discuss Options and Potential Solutions. Forum information and reservation forms are available at http://www.lwvnoc.org. Deadline for reservations is February 23. The $35.00 fee includes lunch and parking
Monday, March 3, 2008 1:00pm St. Mark Presbyterian Church
2200 San Joaquin Hills Road
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Orange Coast Board Meeting. Monthly League of Women of Orange Coast Board Meeting; Open to all League members and prospective members. Come. Get Involved. Make a Difference. Information Call 714 968 5634
Tuesday, March 4, 2008 1:30pm Unitaritan Universalist Church
429 Cypress Drive
Laguna Beach, CA 92651-1601
Great Decisions. Irag: Endgame

For Information 949 494 2247

Tuesday, March 4, 2008 7:30pm Unitaritan Universalist Church
429 Cypress Drive
Laguna Beach, CA 92651-1601
Great Decisions. Iraq Endgame

For Information call 949 494 2247

Friday, March 7, 2008 6:30pm Irvine Heritage Park Library
14361 Yale Ave.
Irvine, CA 92604
Irvine Unit Meeting. Problems and Progress with the Freedom of Information Act. Information 949 400 2183
Saturday, March 8, 2008 9:15am Laguna Beach
For Location and Information call 949 494 2217
Laguna Beach Unit Meeting. The Privacy Act, and How it Affects the Privacy of Your Financial Records
Tuesday, March 11, 2008 1:30pm Fountain Valley Library
17635 Los Alamos
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
Great Decisions. Iraq Endgame

For information Call 562 431 7575

Wednesday, March 12, 2008 1:15pm Costa Mesa Library
1855 Park Avenue
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
Newport-Mesa Huntington Beach Units Combined Meeting. Problems and Progress with the Freedom of Information Act. For information call 949 400 2183
Saturday, March 15, 2008 12 noon Carrows Restaurant
16931 Magnolia
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
Lunch with League. Fitting the Redistricting Pieces Together--the League Supported November Ballot Initiative

Speaker Chris Carson, LWVC Board.

Order off the menu, separate checks. Information and RSVP 949 400 2183

Tuesday, March 18, 2008 1:30pm Unitaritan Universalist Church
429 Cypress Drive
Laguna Beach, CA 92651-1601
Great Decisions. European Union

for Information call 949 494 2217

Tuesday, March 18, 2008 7:30pm Unitaritan Universalist Church
429 Cypress Drive
Laguna Beach, CA 92651-1601
Great Decisions. European Union

For information call 949 494 2247

Tuesday, March 25, 2008 9:15am Laguna Woods For location and information call 949 837 0178 Laguna Woods Unit Meeting. Problems and Progress with the Freedom of Information Act
Saturday, March 29, 2008 10:00am-1:00pm City of Orange Public Library
407 East Chapman Avenue
Orange, CA 92866-1509

(Three blocks east of the Plaza (traffic circle)
LWVOC - ILO Every Member Meeting. What Does Orange County Government Do for Poor People?

Panel discussion: Moderated by Joan Cohen, with speakers:

  • Julie Poulson Director, Orange County Health Care Agency
  • Ingrid Harita Director, Orange County Social Services Agency The panel will provide information about:
  • Programs provided by these Orange County agencies, including those specifically for `poor people.'
  • How these programs are financed.
  • How these programs are impacted by the budget and policy decisions of California State government and the federal government? Schedule: 10 a.m. Sign In and coffee 10:15 a.m. Panel presentation and questions from the audience 11:55 a.m. Lunch 1 p.m. Adjournment Lunch: Box lunches are from Jay's Catering. All selections come with potato or pasta salad, fresh fruit or pickle spear and home-baked dessert. Choices:
    1.Tuna Salad Sandwich on European Country Oat Bread
    2.Vegetarian on Ciabatta Roll with lots of grilled veggies.
    3.Triple Decker Club Sandwich with layers of turkey, ham, bacon, Swiss cheese
    4.Pesto Chicken Breast on Ciabatta, marinated grilled chicken breast with provolone cheese.

The ILO Board will provide coffee, bottled water and canned soda. Reservations: Reservations for the meeting and the lunch must be received no later than March 25. Mail your name, and your choice of lunch, and a check for $14.00 to: Shirley Bloom, 2609 Cypress Point Drive Fullerton, CA 92833
Saturday, May 3, 2008 9:30am-2pm Claim Jumper Restaurant
18050 Brookhurst
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
League of Women Voters of Orange Coast Annual Meeting. The League's annual meeting an opportunity to set course for the following year with Directions to the Board and to learn more about the activities of the League. You will meet the people who make it run and other members with active interest in government and public policy. Come, participate, make a difference. Your attendance is needed to ensure we have a quorum.

Speaker: Nancy Jimeno, Lecturer in Environmental Politics, Cal State Fullerton University

Topic: The Power of Consensus and Coalition in Land Use Conflict

Cost & Reservation: $24 Call Barb Wood 949 400 2183

Tuesday, May 6, 2008 7:30pm Unitarian Universalist Church
429 Cypress Drive
Laguna Beach, CA 92651-1601
Great Decisions--Laguna Beach. Great Decisions is a national discussion program focusing on eight major foreign policy issues presented in a book published by the Foreign Policy Association. This month the group will address the issue U.S. China Economic Relations: Evolving Rivalry
Tuesday, May 13, 2008 1:30pm Fountain Valley Library
17635 Los Alamos
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
Great Decisions--Huntington Beach/Fountain Valley. Great Decisions is a national discussion program focusing on eight major foreign policy issues presented in a book published by the Foreign Policy Association. This month the group will address the issue: Russia and Putinism
Tuesday, May 20, 2008 7:30pm Unitarian Universalist Church
429 Cypress Drive
Laguna Beach, CA 92651-1601
Great Decisions-Laguna Beach. Great Decisions is a national discussion program focusing on eight major foreign policy issues presented in a book published by the Foreign Policy Association. This month the group will address the issue: Foreign Aid New Players. New Goals?
Saturday, June 7, 2008 9:30am-2pm Sisters of St. Joseph Center
480 Batavia St,
Orange, CA 92868-3998
Orange County ILO Convention. The ILO Convention is an opportunity to set course for the following year and to learn more about the activities of the Orange County InterLeague Organization. You will meet the people who make it run and other members with active interest in government and public policy. Mary Evelyn Bryden, a long time League member and advocate will be honored. Come, participate, make a difference. Your attendance is needed to ensure we have a quorum.

Deadline for Reservations June 4th--Mail $15.00 check to Lois Huddlestone, 27337 Paseo Laguna, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675.

Friday, August 15, 2008 Noon Coco's Restaurant
151 Newport Center Dr.
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Lunch with League - Suffrage in Peril. Speaker: Dr. Sandra Sutphen, PhD. Choose from a full menu with senior prices. RSVP: Barb Wood 949 400-2183
Friday, August 22, 2008 3pm Borders Cafe
3333 Bear St.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626


South Coast Plaza
Prop 11 Advocacy Planning. This will be a strategy session for local action in the statewide advocacy campaign supporting redistricting and eliminating gerrymandering through passage of Proposition 11. All those interested in helping Coast League's efforts should attend this meeting. Call Marilyn Lees 714 545-4357 or e-mail Lees.atdesk@gmail.
Thursday, September 4, 2008 6:30pm Irvine Heritage Park Library
14361 Yale Ave.
Irvine, CA 92604
Irvine Unit Meeting. "Is Our Justice System Fair? Are Courts Accountable." Speaker: Orange County Judge Jim Gray. For Information: 949 400-2183
Monday, September 8, 2008 1:15pm St. Mark Presbyterian Church
2200 San Joaquin Hills Road
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Orange Coast League Board Meeting. Monthly League of Women of Orange Coast Board Meeting; Open to all League members and prospective members. Come. Get Involved. Make a Difference Information Call 1 949-718-9626
Wednesday, September 10, 2008 1:15pm Costa Mesa Library
1855 Park Avenue
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
Newport/Mesa and Huntington Beach Unit Meeting. Topic:"More Nurses Needed: the Critical Nursing Shortage in CA". For information: 949 400 2183
Saturday, September 13, 2008 9:15am Unitarian Universalist Church
429 Cypress Drive
Laguna Beach, CA 92651-1601
Laguna Beach Unit Meeting. The Laguna Beach Unit will show the DVD recommended by LWVUS, "Uncounted". If you missed seeing "Uncounted" at unit meetings last Spring, you can see it at the Laguna Beach Unit meeting on Sept. 13th.
Friday, September 19, 2008 Noon Coco's Restaurant
151 Newport Center Drive
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Lunch with League - Health Care in Crisis: Who has the answer?. Speaker: Dr. Don McCanne Information & RSVP 949 400-2183

Dr. McCanne will present and compare the health care programs of Obama and McCain and the single payer programs currently being considered in Congress and state legislatures. The significant number of uninsured in the United States is evidence of our country's health care crisis. As well, according to the Kaiser Family Foundation, insurance premiums rose 87% between 2000 and 2006. During the same period wages only rose 19%, an increase of 1,084% over five years

Thursday, October 2, 2008 6:30pm Irvine Heritage Park Library
14361 Yale
Irvine, CA 92604
Irvine Unit Meeting. "Pros and Cons of the November Ballot Propositions" For Information: 949 400-2183
Friday, October 3, 2008 10am Laguna Wood Clubhouse 5, Lounge Pro and Con Presentation on Ballot Initiatives.. National Council of Jewish Women Ballot propositions on the November ballot will be explained and arguments presented for those supporting and opposing the measures. Presentations are open free to League members and the general public
Sunday, October 5, 2008 9:30am Temple Bat Yahm Social Action Comm.
1011 Camelback
Newport Beach
Pro and Con Presentation on Ballot Initiatives. Organization: Temple Bat Yahm Social Action Comm.

Ballot propositions on the November ballot will be explained and arguments presented for those supporting and opposing the measures. Presentations are open free to League members and the general public.

Monday, October 6, 2008 1:15pm St. Mark Presbyterian Church
2200 San Joaquin Hills Road
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Orange Coast Board Meeting. Monthly League of Women of Orange Coast Board Meeting; Open to all League members and prospective members. Come. Get Involved. Make a Difference Information Call 714 968 5634
Tuesday, October 7, 2008 10:30am Freedom Village
23442 El Toro Rd.
Lake Forest, CA 92630
Pro and Con Presentation on Ballot Initiatives. Ballot propositions on the November ballot will be explained and arguments presented for those supporting and opposing the measures. Presentations are open free to League members and the general public.
Wednesday, October 8, 2008 1:30pm Costa Mesa Library
1855 Park Avenue
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
Newport/Mesa and Huntington Beach Unit Meeting. "Pros and Cons of the November Ballot Propositions" For information: 949 400 2183
Saturday, October 11, 2008 9:15am Unitarian Universalist Church
429 Cypress Drive
Laguna Beach, CA 92651-1601
Laguna Beach Unit Meeting. "Pros and Cons of the November Ballot Propositions" Call 949-494-2247 for more information.
Saturday, October 11, 2008 9:30am Unitarian Universalist Church
429 Cypress Drive
Laguna Beach, CA 92651-1601
Pro and Con Presentation on Ballot Initiatives. Ballot propositions on the November ballot will be explained and arguments presented for those supporting and opposing the measures. Presentations are open free to League members and the general public.
Saturday, October 11, 2008 9:30am Unitarian Universalist Church
429 Cypress Drive
Laguna Beach, CA 92651-1601
Pro and Con Presentation on Ballot Initiatives. Ballot propositions on the November ballot will be explained and arguments presented for those supporting and opposing the measures. Presentations are open free to League members and the general public.
Sunday, October 12, 2008 11am-12pm Unitarian Universalist Church of South County
Mission Viejo
Pro and Con Presentation on Ballot Initiatives. Ballot propositions on the November ballot will be explained and arguments presented for those supporting and opposing the measures. Presentations are open free to League members and the general public.
Monday, October 13, 2008 2pm The Towers
Laguna Woods
Pro and Con Presentation on Ballot Initiatives. Ballot propositions on the November ballot will be explained and arguments presented for those supporting and opposing the measures. Presentations are open free to League members and the general public.
Tuesday, October 14, 2008 6:30pm Fairview Community Church
2525 Fairview
Costa Mesa, CA
Pro and Con Presentation on Ballot Initiatives. Ballot propositions on the November ballot will be explained and arguments presented for those supporting and opposing the measures. Presentations are open free to League members and the general public
Thursday, October 16, 2008 11:15am-12:30pm MSU, OC Social Work Caucus
U of SC, student group
OC Academic Center
2300 Michelson Dr.
Irvine, CA 92612
Pro and Con Presentation on Ballot Initiatives. Ballot propositions on the November ballot will be explained and arguments presented for those supporting and opposing the measures. Presentations are open free to League members and the general public.
Thursday, October 16, 2008 1pm Laguna Woods Clubhouse 3, dining room 2 Pro and Con Presentation on Ballot Initiatives. Organization: NAAMAT

Ballot propositions on the November ballot will be explained and arguments presented for those supporting and opposing the measures. Presentations are open free to League members and the general public.

Friday, October 17, 2008 10-11:30am Irvine Regional Hospital
and Medical Center
1st Floor Theatre
16200 Sand Canyon Ave
Irvine, CA 92618
Forum: Is Our Planet Sustainable. --What we can do Environmentally, Legislatively, and Architecturally.

Speakers: Patrick Fuscoe, Fuscoe Engineering, Damon Nagami, attorney with Natural Resources Defense Council and Alan Beek, Environmental Activist.

For information: 949 400 2183

Saturday, October 18, 2008 9-11am Saddleback Church student group
Refinery Community Center, Lake Forest
Pro and Con Presentation on Ballot Initiatives. Ballot propositions on the November ballot will be explained and arguments presented for those supporting and opposing the measures. Presentations are open free to League members and the general public.
Monday, October 20, 2008 7pm Canyon Democrats Club
Rancho Santa Margarita
Pro and Con Presentation on Ballot Initiatives. Ballot propositions on the November ballot will be explained and arguments presented for those supporting and opposing the measures. Presentations are open free to League members and the general public.
Thursday, October 23, 2008 9:40am St. Peter/Paul Newman's Church
5101 Alton Pkwy
Irvine
Pro and Con Presentation on Ballot Initiatives. Organization: Family Living, Young Mom's Group

Ballot propositions on the November ballot will be explained and arguments presented for those supporting and opposing the measures. Presentations are open free to League members and the general public.

Friday, October 24, 2008 1pm Cable Channel 30 in Irvine Irvine Candidate Forum Replay. Replays of the Candidate Forum will be rebroadcast on Cable Channel 30 in Irvine on the following dates & times

Friday, Oct 24: 1 pm

Saturday, Oct 25: 3:30 pm

Monday, Oct 27: 7:30 pm

Friday, Oct 31: 1 pm

Saturday, Nov 1: 3:30 pm

Monday, Nov 3: 7:30 pm

Friday, October 24, 2008 7:30pm Humanistic Judaism Society
Laguna Woods Clubhouse 3, dining room 2
Pro and Con Presentation on Ballot Initiatives. Ballot propositions on the November ballot will be explained and arguments presented for those supporting and opposing the measures. Presentations are open free to League members and the general public.
Monday, November 3, 2008 12:30pm St. Mark Presbyterian Church
2200 San Joaquin Hills Road
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Orange Coast Board Meeting. Monthly League of Women of Orange Coast Board Meeting; Open to all League members and prospective members. Come. Get Involved. Make a Difference
Thursday, November 6, 2008 6:30pm Irvine Heritage Park Library
14361 Yale Ave.
Irvine, CA 92604
Irvine Unit Meeting. Suffrage docudrama: "Iron-Jawed Angels". For Information: 949 400-2183

IRON JAWED ANGELS recounts a key chapter in U.S. history: in this case, the struggle of suffragists who fought for the passage of the 19th Amendment. Focusing on the two defiant women, Alice Paul (Hilary Swank) and Lucy Burns (Frances O'Connor), the film shows how these activists broke from the mainstream women's-rights movement and created a more radical wing, daring to push the boundaries of political protest to secure women's voting rights in 1920. Alice is a Quaker and Lucy an Irish Brooklynite but they are united in their fierce devotion to women's suffrage. In a country dominated by chauvinism, this is no easy fight, as the women and their volunteers clash with older, conservative activists, particularly Carrie Chapman Catt (Angelica Huston). They also battle public opinion in a tumultuous time of war, not to mention the most powerful men in the country, including President Woodrow Wilson The women are thrown in jail, with an ensuing hunger strike making headline news. The women's resistance to being force-fed earns them the nickname "The Iron Jawed Angels." However, it is truly their wills that are made of iron, and their courage inspires a nation and changes it forever.

Saturday, November 8, 2008 9:15am Laguna Beach
For Location and Information call 949-494-2247
Laguna Beach Unit Meeting. "The Immigration Dilemma: After 2 Years of Study, LWV Solutions"
Wednesday, November 12, 2008 1:30pm Costa Mesa Library
1855 Park Avenue
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
Newport Mesa/Huntington Beach Unit Meeting. Suffrage docudrama: "Iron-Jawed Angels" For information: 949 400 2183.

IRON JAWED ANGELS recounts a key chapter in U.S. history: in this case, the struggle of suffragists who fought for the passage of the 19th Amendment. Focusing on the two defiant women, Alice Paul (Hilary Swank) and Lucy Burns (Frances O'Connor), the film shows how these activists broke from the mainstream women's-rights movement and created a more radical wing, daring to push the boundaries of political protest to secure women's voting rights in 1920. Alice is a Quaker and Lucy an Irish Brooklynite but they are united in their fierce devotion to women's suffrage. In a country dominated by chauvinism, this is no easy fight, as the women and their volunteers clash with older, conservative activists, particularly Carrie Chapman Catt (Angelica Huston). They also battle public opinion in a tumultuous time of war, not to mention the most powerful men in the country, including President Woodrow Wilson The women are thrown in jail, with an ensuing hunger strike making headline news. The women's resistance to being force-fed earns them the nickname "The Iron Jawed Angels." However, it is truly their wills that are made of iron, and their courage inspires a nation and changes it forever.

Friday, November 14, 2008 11:45am-2pm Mission Viejo Country Club
26200 Country Club Drive
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
General Meeting---///Cancelled///Speaker Sheriff Sandra Hutchens. Sheriff Sandra Hutchins had to cancel her Nov 14th commitment to speak at the CAPO League Luncheon because she will be attending a funeral on that day. The new speaker, in place of Hutchins, will be the Superintendent of Schools for the Capistrano Unified School District , A. Woodrow Carter.

Lunch: Cobb Salad, Cheese Cake for dessert, $18. Reservations required by Nov. 11th. Send check to Joan Thompson, 41 Vista Encanta, San Clemente 92672.

Tuesday, November 25, 2008 9:15am Laguna Woods
For information and location call 949 837 0178
Laguna Woods Unit Meeting. Suffrage docudrama: "Iron-Jawed Angels" For information call 949-837-0178.

IRON JAWED ANGELS recounts a key chapter in U.S. history: in this case, the struggle of suffragists who fought for the passage of the 19th Amendment. Focusing on the two defiant women, Alice Paul (Hilary Swank) and Lucy Burns (Frances O'Connor), the film shows how these activists broke from the mainstream women's-rights movement and created a more radical wing, daring to push the boundaries of political protest to secure women's voting rights in 1920. Alice is a Quaker and Lucy an Irish Brooklynite but they are united in their fierce devotion to women's suffrage. In a country dominated by chauvinism, this is no easy fight, as the women and their volunteers clash with older, conservative activists, particularly Carrie Chapman Catt (Angelica Huston). They also battle public opinion in a tumultuous time of war, not to mention the most powerful men in the country, including President Woodrow Wilson The women are thrown in jail, with an ensuing hunger strike making headline news. The women's resistance to being force-fed earns them the nickname "The Iron Jawed Angels." However, it is truly their wills that are made of iron, and their courage inspires a nation and changes it forever.

Monday, December 1, 2008 12:30pm St. Mark Presbyterian Church
2200 San Joaquin Hills Road
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Orange Coast Board Meeting. Monthly League of Women of Orange Coast Board Meeting; Open to all League members and prospective members. Come. Get Involved. Make a Difference Information Call 714-968-5634
Wednesday, December 10, 2008 1:30pm Costa Mesa Library
1855 Park Avenue
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
Newport/Mesa and Huntington Beach Unit Meeting. Topic: "How to Protect Your Identity and Credit Rating in Today's World" Speaker: A Representative from the Bank of America For information: 949-400-2183.

(Library is located one half block off 19th St.)

Friday, December 12, 2008 Noon Coco's Restaurant
151 Newport Center Drive
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Lunch with League. "The Homeless in Orange County". Speaker: Dr. Eric Handler, MD, FAAP, MPH, our County Health Officer. Information and RSVP, 949-400-2183.
Saturday, December 13, 2008 9:15am Laguna Beach 92651

Information and directions:
949-715-5594.
Laguna Beach Unit Meeting. Topic: "The Financial Crisis: Are we bailing out, or just bailing water?" Information and directions: 949-715-5594.
Monday, January 5, 2009 12:30pm St. Mark Presbyterian Church
2200 San Joaquin Hills Road
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Orange Coast Board Meeting. Monthly League of Women of Orange Coast Board Meeting; Open to all League members and prospective members. Come. Get Involved. Make a Difference Information Call 714 968 5634
Wednesday, January 7, 2009 6:30pm Irvine Heritage Park Library
14361 Yale Ave.
Irvine, CA 92604
Irvine Unit Meeting. (Note change of day of week, this month only)

LWV-CA Program Planning and Topic: "Conserving Water--Sustaining Life--how to conserve water in our homes and communities." Speaker: Nick Mrvos from the Irvine Ranch Water District. For Information: 714-847-4501.

Saturday, January 10, 2009 9:15am Laguna Beach 92651. For location information call 949-494-0572. Laguna Beach Unit Meeting. LWV-CA Program Planning and Topic: "The California Legislative Budget Process--What to Cut, What to Keep, and What are our Funding Resources?
Wednesday, January 14, 2009 1:30pm Costa Mesa Library
1855 Park Avenue
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
Newport/Mesa and Huntington Beach Unit Meeting. LWV-CA Program Planning and Topic: DVD: "FLOW: How Did a Handful of Corporations Steal Our Water" --the scariest movie at the Sundance Film Festival, 84 min.
Friday, January 16, 2009 Noon Coco's Restaurant
151 Newport Center Drive
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Lunch with League. "The California Prison System--The Research and Plan for a LWVC Study." Speaker: Jean Thompson, LWV-LA County.

Information and RSVP, 949-400-2183.

Tuesday, January 27, 2009 9:15am Laguna Woods

For location, call 949-837-0178
Laguna Woods Unit Meeting. LWV-CA Program Planning and Topic: DVD: "FLOW: How Did a Handful of Corporations Steal Our Water" "the scariest movie at the Sundance Film Festival", 84 min.

For information call 949-837-0178.

Monday, February 2, 2009 12:30pm St. Mark Presbyterian Church
2200 San Joaquin Hills Road
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Orange Coast Board Meeting. Monthly League of Women of Orange Coast Board Meeting; Open to all League members and prospective members. Come. Get Involved. Make a Difference. Information Call 714 968 5634
Thursday, February 5, 2009 6:30pm Irvine Heritage Park Library
14361 Yale Ave.
Irvine, CA 92604
Irvine Unit Meeting. LWVUS Study of the National Popular Vote Compact" (materials enclosed in Voter Newsletter). For Information: 714-847-4501.
Tuesday, February 10, 2009 1:30-3:30pm Fountain Valley Library
17635 Los Alamos
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
Great Decisions. A Great Decisions Discussion Group is composed of interested individuals who want an opportunity to learn and participate in the foreign policy decision-making process. Materials for the discussions are provided by the Foreign Policy Association. You can learn more about them and Great Decisions at their website, http://www.fpa.org Topics for 2009 are: The U.S. and rising powers Afghanistan and Pakistan Energy and the global economy The Arctic age Egypt in the 21st century Global food supply Cuba after Castro Universal human rights

For information 714 963 7201 or Gacha1@verizon.net

Wednesday, February 11, 2009 1:30pm Costa Mesa Library
1855 Park Avenue
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
Newport/Mesa and Huntington Beach Unit Meeting. (half block off 19th St.) Topic: Discussion of the "LWVUS Study of the National Popular Vote Compact" (materials enclosed in the Voter Newsletter). For information: 949 400 2183.
Saturday, February 14, 2009 9:15am Laguna Beach. For location call, 949 494-0572 Laguna Beach Unit Meeting. "Make Your Voice Heard--Persuade Our CA Legislature to be Fiscally Responsible" and: Discussion of the "LWVUS Study of the National Popular Vote Compact" (materials enclosed in Voter) For information call 949-494-0572.
Friday, February 20, 2009 11:45 a.m Mission Viejo Country Club
26200 Country Club Drive
Mission Viejo, CA 92691-5906
Capistrano League--Special Speaker. Orange County Sheriff Sandra Hutchens will speak on emergency preparedness, her vision for the department and will answer questions that we might have on other issues.

Cost is $20.00 and checks should be mailed to Juniel Worthington at 207 Calle Conchita, San Clemente, Ca 92672. Juniel's phone number is 949-492-7675. The menu will be River Ranch chicken salad with an ice cream Sunday for dessert.

Friday, February 20, 2009 12pm Coco's Restaurant
151 Newport Center Drive
Newport Beach, CA 92660

(in Fashion Island)
Lunch with League. Topic: "What's New in Washington and an Experienced Observer's Comments on the Electoral College and Reform" Speaker: Paul Freeman. Information and RSVP, 949-400-2183.
Tuesday, February 24, 2009 9:15am Laguna Woods. Call 949 837 0178 for location. Laguna Woods Unit Meeting. For information call 949-837-0178.

Topic: Discussion of the "LWVUS Study of the National Popular Vote Compact" (materials enclosed in Voter Newsletter)

Monday, March 2, 2009 12:30pm St. Mark Presbyterian Church
2200 San Joaquin Hills Road
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Orange Coast Board Meeting. Monthly League of Women of Orange Coast Board Meeting; Open to all League members and prospective members. Come. Get Involved. Make a Difference Information Call 714 968 5634
Tuesday, March 10, 2009 1:30pm Fountain Valley Library
17635 Los Alamos
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
Great Decisions. Great Decisions is a national discussion program focusing on eight major foreign policy issues presented in a book published by the Foreign Policy Association.
Wednesday, March 11, 2009 1:30pm Costa Mesa Library
1855 Park Avenue
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
Newport/Mesa and Huntington Beach Unit Meeting. Topic: Concensus for the "LWVUS Study of the National Popular Vote Compact" (Concensus questions are in the March Orange Coast Voter Newsletter). Also a special DVD presentation: "Sisters on the Planet", a 35 min. DVD which shows women in different countries working toward dealing with climate change. For information: 949-400-2183.
Saturday, March 14, 2009 9:15am Laguna Beach. Call 949-494-0572 for address and directions. Laguna Beach Unit Meeting. Topic: " Single Payer Health Care in California under a New Administration?" Speaker: Alan Beek, Community and Environmental Activist. For information call 949-494-0572.
Friday, March 20, 2009 12 noon Coco's Restaurant
151 Newport Center Drive
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Lunch with League. Topic: "Your Rights as a Women-- Then, Now and Forever" Speakers: Charlotte Pirch and Marilyn Lees, Orange Coast League Board members.

March is Women's History Month. March 8th is International Women's Day. What an excellent time to see where Women stand in our country and internationally. In history, how has the fight for women's rights progressed? What have women lost and gained, and where do we need to go from here?

Internationally, what are the battles to be fought to help women acquire equal rights to those of men? Will our country finally sign on to the United Nations Convention on Women's Rights?

At our Lunch with League meeting our speakers will give us a brief but true account of women's rights in the U.S., tracing their gains and losses. They will describe the League's role of an advocate thoughout our country's history. We will learn about the background and current status of women's reproductive rights from Charlotte Pirch, a representative of Planned Parenthood. As well, our speakers will give us a picture of women's rights internationally. Finally, we will learn about efforts being made nationally and internationally to improve the status of women's rights. Marilyn Lees, a League Board member, has prepared material showing the history of women's right in the US and parallel advocacy efforts made by the LWVUS.

Information and RSVP, 949-400-2183.

Tuesday, March 24, 2009 9:15am Laguna Woods. Call 949-837-0178 for specific location and directions. Laguna Woods Unit Meeting. Topic: Concensus for the "LWVUS Study of the National Popular Vote Compact" (Concensus questions are in the March Orange Coast Voter Newsletter). Also a special DVD presentation: "Sisters on the Planet", a 35 min. DVD which shows women in different countries working toward dealing with climate change. For information: 949-400-2183.
Saturday, March 28, 2009 9:45am-12pm Mission Hospital Conference Center
26726 Crown Valley Parkway
Mission Viejo
Use Los Altos entrance off Crown Valley to parking structure (no charge)
Healthcare Crisis Program--CAPO League. The League of Women Voters of Capistrano Bay present: Healthcare Crisis Program.

Guest Speakers:

Former State Senator Joe Dunn, J.D. CEO and Executive Vice President of the California Medical Association will present the views of the Medical Association

Julie Schoen, J.D. Legal counsel for HiCap will speak on Medicare as a bridge to universal care as well as provide developing information on the Obama plan

Bill Honigman, M.D. Emergency Room Physician will discuss how the single payer program could provide health care for all

For more information, please contact:

Marilyn O'Brien 949.496.1858 or Diane Thomas 949.366.6609

Admission is free and open to the public

Saturday, April 4, 2009 9:30am-11:30am Sisters of St. Joseph Center,
480 Batavia St,
Orange, CA 92868-3998
Pros & Cons Speaker Training for May Ballot Issues. Learn all the facts about the May Ballot Issues. Session prepares League Members to make presentations on the ballot issues for the public.
Monday, April 6, 2009 12:30pm St. Mark Presbyterian Church
2200 San Joaquin Hills Road
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Orange Coast Board Meeting. Monthly League of Women of Orange Coast Board Meeting; Open to all League members and prospective members. Come. Get Involved. Make a Difference Information Call 714 968 5634
Saturday, April 11, 2009 9:15am Unitarian Universalist Church
429 Cypress Drive
Laguna Beach, CA 92651-1601
Laguna Beach Unit Meeting. Topic: "Pros and Cons of May 19th Ballot Issues." For information: 949-494-0572.

Open to all League members and prospective members. Come. Get Involved. Make a Difference Information

Tuesday, April 14, 2009 1:30pm Fountain Valley Library
17635 Los Alamos
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
Great Decisions. Great Decisions is a national discussion program focusing on eight major foreign policy issues presented in a book published by the Foreign Policy Association. This month the group will address the issue: Topic: Energy in the Global Economy. For information: 714-963-7201 or Gacha1@verizon.net
Wednesday, April 15, 2009 l:15pm Costa Mesa Library
1855 Park Avenue
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
Newport/Mesa and Huntington Beach Unit Meeting. Topic: "Pros and Cons of the May 19th Ballot Issues." For information: 949 400 2183.
Friday, April 17, 2009 Noon Coco's Restaurant
151 Newport Center Drive
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Lunch with League. Topic: "California Water and the Environment: Creating a Sustainable Future for Generations to Come." Speakers: Nick Mvros and Fiona Sanchez, Irvine Water District Open to all League members and prospective members. Come. Get Involved. Make a Difference. For information and RSVP: 949-400-2183.
Wednesday, April 22, 2009 6:30pm Inn at the Park,
10 Marquerite,
Irvine, CA 92612
Irvine Unit Meeting. "Pros and Cons of the May 19th Ballot Issues." Open to all League members and prospective members. Come. Get Involved. Make a Difference For information: 949-400-2183
Tuesday, April 28, 2009 9:15am Laguna Woods, CA

For location and information: 949-837-0178
Laguna Woods Unit Meeting. Topic: NPV Consensus ad "Sisters on the Planet", a DVD showing how women in different countries are working to prepare for climate change. Open to all League members and prospective members. Come. Get Involved. Make a Difference. For information: 949-837-0178
Thursday, May 14, 2009-Sunday, May 17, 2009   Long Beach Marriott,
4700 Airport Plaza Drive,
Long Beach, CA 90815-1252
LWVC Convention. May 14-17, the LWVC 63rd State Convention will be held at the Long Beach Marriott, 4700 Airport Plaza Drive. Volunteers who work the convention will get free registration and may attend one workshop of their choice per day they work. Volunteers are needed for the Smart Voter meeting on May 14 as well as the regular convention days 15-17. If you want to volunteer please call 562-432-5822 or email Lois Ledger at lledger@verizon.net.
Friday, July 17, 2009 Noon Coco's Fashion Island
151 Newport Center Drive
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Lunch with League. Topic: The California Budget Crisis--Where We Are and Where We're Going. Speaker: Professor Timothy Canova, Chapman College

Please RSVP: Barb Wood 949-400-2183

Saturday, August 1, 2009 10am-2pm St. Mark Presbyterian Church
1100 San Joaquin Hills Road
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Orange Coast Board Retreat. League members and prospective members. Come. Get Involved. Make a Difference. For information: 562-592-1606
Monday, August 10, 2009 2pm BORDERS coffee lounge, South Coast Plaza (next to Crate & Barrel). Advocacy Team Meeting. September issues for grassroots advocacy, and development of calendar for speakers bureau are priorities. All members welcome. For info: Marilyn Lees 714-545-4357
Tuesday, August 18, 2009 1:30-3:30pm Fountain Valley Library
17635 Los Alamos
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
Great Decisions. Topic: Cuba

For information: 714-963-7201 or Gacha1@verizon.net

Friday, August 21, 2009 12 noon Coco's Fashion Island
151 Newport Center Drive
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Lunch with League. Topic: The U.S. Role in Afghanistan: Sane or Senseless? Speaker: Hasan Nouri

Please RSVP: Barb Wood 949-400-2183

Friday, August 28, 2009 9:30am-1pm Sisters of St. Josephs
Classroom 4
480 Batavia St,
Orange, CA 92868-3998
Orange County ILO Board Retreat.
Monday, August 31, 2009 12:45pm Costa Mesa Library
1855 Park Ave.,
Costa Mesa CA 92627
Orange Coast Board Meeting. Monthly League of Women of Orange Coast Board Meeting; Open to all League members and prospective members. Come. Get Involved. Make a Difference. For Information call: 562-592-1606.
Wednesday, September 9, 2009 1:30pm Costa Mesa Library
1855 Park Ave.
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
Newport/Mesa and Huntington Beach Unit Meeting. Topic: "Dispel the Myths: Health Care Reform Q&A." For information: 949 400 2183.
Saturday, September 12, 2009 9:15am Unitarian Universalist Church,
429 Cypress Drive
Laguna Beach, CA 92651-1601
Laguna Beach Unit Meeting. Topic: "Dispel the Myths: Health Care Reform Q&A." For information call: 949-494-0572
Saturday, September 12, 2009 11:30-2pm Alta Vista Country Club,
777 Alta Vista,
Placentia, CA 92870-5101
NOC Kickoff Lunch. Historian and author Chris Epting will speak on "Vanishing Orange County." $25.00. Call: Kay Bruce 714-021-1308
Tuesday, September 15, 2009 1:30pm-3:30pm Fountain Valley Library
17635 Los Alamos
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
Great Decisions. Topic: Human Rights in a New Era; Wars for Peace? For information: 714-963-7201 or Gacha1@verizon.net
Wednesday, September 16, 2009 7pm Inn at the Park
10 Marquette
Irvine, CA 92612
Irvine Unit Meeting. Topic: "Dispel the Myths: Health Care Reform Q&A" For information: 949-400-2183.
Friday, September 18, 2009 12 noon Coco's Fashion Island
151 Newport Center Dr.
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Orange Coast Lunch with League. Topic: "California Education Budget Slashed: What Will It Mean to Our Children's Future?" Speaker: Daniel J. O'Connor, Ph.D. College of Education, California State University, Long Beach.

RSVP: Barb Wood 949-400-2183

Tuesday, September 22, 2009 9:15am Laguna Woods 92653. For information: 949-837-0178 Laguna Woods Unit Meeting. Topic: "Dispel the Myths: Health Care Reform Q&A."
Saturday, September 26, 2009 9:30-12 noon Sisters of St. Joseph Center
480 Batavia St
Orange, CA 92868
COCA Kickoff Brunch. Kickoff Brunch: Joe Dunn, CEO of California Medical Association, will speak on national and state health care issues. $10.or $12. at door. Call 714-508-2563 for reservations, or mail check to P.O. Box 704, Orange, CA 92856.
Monday, October 5, 2009 12:45pm St. Mark Presbyterian Church
2200 San Joaquin Hills Road
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Orange Coast Board Meeting. Monthly League of Women of Orange Coast Board Meeting; Open to all League members and prospective members. Come. Get Involved. Make a Difference. For information: 562-592-1606.
Saturday, October 10, 2009 9:15am Laguna Beach--Call 949-715-5594 for location and information Laguna Beach Unit Meeting. Study on Homeless Issue in Laguna Beach For information call: 949-715-5594.
Saturday, October 10, 2009 9:30am-2:30pm Covina Woman's Club
128 S. San Jose Avenue
Covina, CA 91723
LWVC Regional Workshop. Topics will include Constitutional Reform: What's Happening and What You Can Do to Make It Happen, Political, YES; Partisan, NO! Walking the Fine Line, Tools You Can Use: A Guided Tour of the League's Members' Only Web Page, The Welcoming League: Engaging and Retaining Your Members. Cost is $25 which includes lunch and you must register by October 2nd. For reservation, location and additional details contact: Rosie Fabian rfabian2000@msn.com or Caroline deLlamas cdellamas@cs.com
Wednesday, October 14, 2009 1:30pm Costa Mesa Library
1855 Park Ave
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
Newport/Mesa and Huntington Beach Unit Meeting. Topic: "How to Avoid Identity Theft and Fraud" and an update on Health Care Reform Legislation. For information: 949-400-2183.
Wednesday, October 21, 2009 6:30pm Inn at the Park
10 Marquette
Irvine, CA 92612
Irvine Unit Meeting. "Are We Prepared for Emergencies: In Our Community, in Our County?" For information: 949-400-2183.
Tuesday, October 27, 2009 9:15am For location and information, call 949-837-0178 Laguna Woods Unit Meeting. Topic "Are We Prepared for Emergenies: In Our Community, in our County." For information call 949-837-0178
Friday, October 30, 2009 12noon Coco's Fashion Island
151 Newport Center Dr.
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Lunch with League. Topic: "Climate Change Legislation: The Laws We Need to Save Our Planet". Speaker: Jim Stewart, Executive Director, People for the Parks, Sierra Club, Faculty at U. of the West, Organizer of Earth Day-LA Information and RSVP, 949-400-2183.
Monday, November 2, 2009 12:50pm St. Mark Presbyterian Church
2200 San Joaquin Hills Road
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Orange Coast Board Meeting. Monthly League of Women of Orange Coast Board Meeting; Open to all League members and prospective members. Come. Get Involved. Make a Difference. For information: 562-592-1606.
Monday, November 9, 2009 2pm Borders Coffee Lounge
3333 Bear St.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626


South Coast Plaza next to Crate & Barrel
Advocacy Team. Training and strategy meeting for Advocacy Team Info: Marilyn Lees 714-545-4357 or lees.atdesk@gmail.com.
Saturday, November 14, 2009 9:15am Laguna Beach 92651
For location and directions, call:
949-494-0572
Laguna Beach Unit Meeting. "Clip and Share--Bring Something to Discuss" Information: 949-494-0572
Wednesday, November 18, 2009 1:30pm Costa Mesa Library
1855 Park Avenue
Costa Mesa, CA 92627


half block off 19th St
Newport/Mesa and Huntington Beach Unit Meeting. The US Census--How We'll Be Counted in 2010. Speaker: Nadia Babayi, US Census Bureau. For information: 949-400-2183
Wednesday, November 18, 2009 6:30pm Inn at the Park,
10 Marquerite,
Irvine, CA 92612
Irvine Unit Meeting. Preparations for the End of Life--Advanced Directives, Durable Power of Attorney, Long Term Care, Hospice? For information call 949-400-2183
Friday, November 20, 2009 11:30am-1:30pm Yen Ching Restaurant in Orange Central Orange County--COCA Lunch Event. Topic: Coping with California's Perennial Fiscal Crisis. Speaker: Linda Cohen, Economics Professor, UCI School of Law. Lunch $12. For additional information and reservations, call 714-336-5465.
Friday, November 20, 2009 12noon Coco's Restaurant
151 Newport Center Drive
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Orange Coast Lunch with League. Speaker: Lecturer Bryan McDonald of UC Irvine. Our speaker is the Assistant Director of the Center for Unconventional Security Affairs in the School of Social Ecology, UCI. His research explores the changing shape of world politics since the end of the Cold War with a focus on human, environmental, and international security. Important to RSVP Barb Wood, 949-400-2183
Tuesday, November 24, 2009 9:15am Laguna Woods
For location and directions, call:
949-837-0178
Laguna Woods Unit Meeting. Topic "How to Avoid Identity Theft and Fraud." For information call 949-837-0178
Friday, December 4, 2009 Noon Coco's Restaurant
151 Newport Center Drive
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Orange Coast Lunch with League. Topic: "Homeless in Orange County--An Update" Our speaker will be Dr. Eric Handler, MD, MPH, Orange County Health Officer. There have been startling changes in the size and composition of the homeless this last year. Hear what is being done to help those who need help so badly.
Monday, December 7, 2009 12:50pm St. Mark Presbyterian Church
2200 San Joaquin Hills Road
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Orange Coast Board Meeting. Monthly League of Women of Orange Coast Board Meeting; Open to all League members and prospective members. Come. Get Involved. Make a Difference Information Call 714 968 5634
Saturday, December 12, 2009 9:15am Laguna Beach
For information call 949-494-9638.
Laguna Beach Unit Meeting. Topic: Homeless Shelter, For information call 949-494-9638.
Wednesday, December 16, 2009 6:30 pm Inn at the Park,
10 Marquerite,
Irvine, CA 92612
Irvine Unit Meeting. Topic: California's Water Dilemna:Does the Legislature hae the answer?
Saturday, January 9, 2010 9:15am Laguna Beach Laguna Beach Unit Meeting. For information and location call 949-494-9638.
Monday, January 11, 2010 2-3pm Borders
3333 Bear St.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Advocacy Team Planning Meeting. Setting 2010 Issues for Voters in Orange County
Wednesday, January 13, 2010 1pm Costa Mesa Library,
1855 Park Avenue,
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
Newport Mesa/Huntington Beach Unit Meeting. Topic: LWVUS Program Planning--What's Important for the League To Do for the Next Two Years. For information call 949-400-2183.
Friday, January 15, 2010 10:00 AM TO 1:30 PM UCI University Club
801 East Peltason Drive
Irvine, CA 92697
Joint Meeting of the Orange Coast and COCA Leagues. "ENDING CALIFORNIA'S BUDGET CRISIS--THE ROAD TO RECOVERY" Speaker: John Chiang, California State Controller The speaker will make his presentation in the morning. We will then have lunch at the buffet at the University Club. It will be a full buffet, with several salads, a small dessert of ice cream and cookies. Tea (hot and iced), coffee, water and soft drinks which will be available for the full duration of the meeting.

Cost: $17 Reservations (and cancelations if necessary) are to be made by phone (949-400-2183, Barb Wood) by the evening of Jan. 11th. Please send checks to LWV COCA, P. O. Box 704, Orange CA 92865

Thursday, January 21, 2010 12:30-2:00pm Sizzler Restaurant in Fullerton North Orange County--NOC Lunch Speaker Event. Topic: Prescription for Health Care with speaker Dr. Don McCannes. For additional information and reservations, RSVP to Bette Frazier at lunchwithleague@lwvnoc.org or call 562-691-2043.
Tuesday, January 26, 2010 9:15am Laguna Woods
For location and directions, call:
949-837-0178
Laguna Woods Unit Meeting. LWVUS Program Planning--What's Important for the League To Do for the Next Two Years?

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