Making Democracy Work

Calendar of Events

DateTime        Place        Description
Wednesday, April 10, 2013 4:00 pm United Church of Chapel Hill, 1321, Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. at the corner of Homestead Road. Charter Schools Interest Group: Book Discussion. Charter Schools Interest Group will host a discussion of The Death and Life of the Great American School System: How Testing and Choice Are Undermining Education, by Diane Ravitch. The meeting is open to all League members and the public. Our discussion leader will be Dr. Barbara Chapman, retired educator and expert in curriculum and instruction. Start reading now to be ready to discuss charter schools, other forms of school choice and their impact on North Carolina.
Wednesday, April 17, 2013 12 noon Hibachi Grill Lunch and Learn. CANCELLED
Wednesday, May 1, 2013 5:30 pm Extraordinary Ventures, 200 S. Elliott Rd., Chapel Hill Celebration of Law Day and Annual Meeting. The Honorable Cheri Beasley, Associate Justice of the NC Supreme Court, will speak on women in the judiciary as part of our celebration of Law Day. A reception will follow. At 6:45 p.m. we will convene for our annual meeting, at which time we will elect officers, approve a budget, adopt a program plan, as well as recognize our volunteers and members for their service. Annual Meeting Information>
Saturday, May 18, 2013 10 am - 2 pm Chapel of the Cross dining room, Franklin Street, Chapel Hill.

Parking available in the Morehead Planetarium parking lot, free of charge.

Directions
LWVODC Planning Session. Set goals for the year and develop plans around the following areas: programs, advocacy, membership, and communication/public relations. Email or call Brenda Rogers at Brenda.hyde2@gmail.com or 919-968-0833 to confirm attendance by May 13 and reserve a box lunch. Bring $10 for lunch.
Friday, May 31, 2013   DoubleTree Suites in Charlotte-SouthPark, NC The 34th bi-annual League of Women Voters North Carolina State Convention. May 31 - June 2. The theme for this year is "ENSURING A FUTURE - MISSION, MEMBERS, AND MONEY. More information
Saturday, June 29, 2013 10 am Carolina Meadows conference room (main building), 100 Whippoorwill Lane, Chapel Hill. Parking available.

Directions
County Units and Voter Service Planning Session. We will set goals for the year, and develop plans for each county unit.

Email or call Brenda Rogers at Brenda.hyde2@gmail.com or 919-968-0833 to confirm attendance.