MONTGOMERY VOTER. Promoting political responsibility through informed and active participation in government. 2017/18 No.

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1 MONTGOMERY VOTER L E A G U E O F W O M E N V O T E R S OF M O N T G O M E R Y C O U N T Y, M D Promoting political responsibility through informed and active participation in government 2017/18 No. 8 April 2018 Learn About Board of Education Candidates in League Forum The LWVMC Trending Topics for April will be a Board of Education Candidates Forum on Monday, the 23 rd in the cafeteria of Gaithersburg High School. An informal reception and greeting will begin at 6:30pm with all Board of Education candidates. From 7-8:45 questions will be asked by the moderatior Tracie Potts and then there will be questions from the audience. The League is partnering with the Montgomery County Council of PTAs and the NAACP, Montgomery County Chapter, to reach the wider community. MCMedia is planning to record the event and rebroadcast it at a later date. The video will also be posted on our website and MCMedia s. In the BOE election during a primary election, every voter in the county is able to vote regardless of whether or not they are affiliated with a political party. Voters also vote for both a candidate running for the atlarge seat, as well as in each district race, even if the voter does not live in the district of the race. On the primary ballot, there will be two contested elections: At-Large with Ryan Arbuckle, Timur Edib, Marwa Omar Ibrahim, Julie Reiley, Brandon Orman Rippeon, John A. Robertson, Karla Silvestre, and Stephen Sugg and the District 3 race with Lynn Amano, Patricia O Neill, and Laura Simon. On the general election ballot, there will be two more BOE races, which will not be on the primary ballot because when there are only two candidates in a race, both go forward to the general election. Maria Blaeuer and Judy Docca running in District 1 and Paul Pykosh and Brenda Wolff running in District 5 will be introduced, but will not be part of the forum. Their names will only appear on the general election ballot, and not the primary ballot. Bee Ditzler April Discussion Groups Will Examine Current Gun Control Debate When the topic for April Discussion Groups became a no-go, it was the perfect opportunity for LWVMC to try a new activity for the monthly gatherings: an article discussion of gun control. In the same way a book group gathers to discuss a book that everyone reads, DGs will be having an article group where everyone reads several short articles and then uses prepared questions and discussion points to examine a topic. Inserted in this Voter is a Fact Sheet that will set out the articles to be read and provide the discussion points. The web addresses are given for four articles on various aspects of the gun control debate and there is a short excerpt from each article. The Fact Sheet also sets out League positions on gun control and discussion questions. If you are unable to access the web to download and read the articles, the leaders of every discussion group will have extra copies of the articles that they can provide you. There will also be copies in the League office. However, even if you haven t had the chance to read the articles you should come to a DG, because this topic should provide to a lively discussion. Linna Barnes Tel: (301) lwvmc@erols.com Web: lwvmocomd.org Like us: Follow us:

2 President Nancy Bliss Program VP Chris Hager Action VPs Adrienne McBride Linda Silversmith VP, Discussion Group Coordinator Kathleen Krause Secretary Judy Morenoff Treasurer Brigitta Mullican COMMITTEES Agriculture Margaret Chasson Civic Engagement Zaida Arguedas Communications Carol Blackburn County 101 Study Cathleen Barnes Economic Development Study Margaret Chasson Education Maxine Lewack LWVMC OFFICERS & COMMITTEES Election Services Sylvia Brown Olivetti Fundraising Diane Hibino Health & Human Services Chris Hager Housing, Historic Preservation Melpi Jeffries Sally Roman International Relations Judy Whiton Land Use / Transportation Bee Ditzler bditzle@yahoo.com Making Democracy Work Mary Lanigan malanigan1@comcast.net Membership Marcia Bond marciadbond@gmail.com Marcia Kingman marcia.kingman@verizon.net Natural Resources Linda Silversmith linsil@usermail.com Network for Children Carol Gross carolwgma@gmail.com Newsletter Editor Linna Barnes linnabarnes@gmail.com Speakers Bureau Carla Satinsky The Montgomery Voter is published by the League of Women Voters of Montgomery County, MD, Inc. - Citizen Education Fund. WELCOME NEW MEMBERS We look forward to meeting you. Please join us at a Trending Topics, Discussion Group, Committee meeting or the Annual Meeting in June. Bethesda Julie Saulnier Bethesda Cheryl Haar Chevy Chase Tobie Bernstein Rockville Larissa Johnson Silver Spring Jill Pollack Washington Grove Katherine Seiferlein President s Letter Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I will learn. --Ben Franklin Hi Everyone, Happy April to all! Spring is that beautiful time of year when daylight is longer, azaleas bloom, and weather can turn on a dime. However, my message is not about the glories of Spring. It is how each of us can assist the League in its many activities during this lovely time of year. Here are some ways: 1) Attend a discussion group meeting this month. We will be reading several very short (1-2 pages) articles about the gun control issue. The discussion will center around the current actionmarch, what s changed, Federal vs. state action, and the power of the lobbyists. Thanks to Linna Barnes for pulling this important topic together. 2) Volunteer to help with candidate forums. No experience needed! Call the office at for contact information. 3) Participate in the Polling Place Support Program for the June 26 th primary. This is an important civic activity plus being a League fundraiser. 4) Attend the LWVMC annual meeting at Leisure World on June 2 nd at 9:30AM. Also, it s not too late to register for the LWVUS convention in Chicago, June 28-July 1. LWVMC is eligible to have 9 voting delegates space is still available! Thanks to all the LWVMC members (now over 400) who have helped make this League so meaningful. Keep up the good work! Yours in action & advocacy, Nancy Bliss Congratulations to Our Newest 50-Year Members! Congratulations to the following LWVMC members who will be honored at our Annual Meeting on June 2 for reaching 50-years as a League member: Natalie Goldberg Carol Gross Dr. Marcella Hill Holly Meyer Joyce Turner If you think you, or a member you know, should be included as a 50-year member this year, please let the LWVMC office know. 2

3 APRIL 2018 EVENTS CALENDAR Parklawn Dr, Ste 105, Rockville, MD All meetings are open to the public. LWVMC Office & Montgomery County libraries are handicap-accessible. KEY: M = Monday, Tu = Tuesday, W = Wednesday, Th = Thursday, F = Friday, Sa = Saturday, Su = Sunday a = am, n = noon, p = pm or midnight DATE & TIME EVENT LOCATION 4, W, 9:45a LWVMC April Board Meeting LWVMC Office 4, W, 12:30 Discussion Group Council LWVMC Office 8-12,16 S-Th,M Discussion Groups: Article Group on Gun Control See page 4 9, M MD General Assembly adjourns 12, Th May Montgomery Voter Deadline 12, Th Founding of LWVMC in , S-S National Volunteer Week We Love Our Volunteers! 22, S Earth Day 23, M, 6:30p Trending Topics BOE Candidates Forum Gaithersburg High School, Caf. 26, Th LWVMD Lobby Day on Capitol Hill COMMITTEE MEETINGS (Contact chairperson(s) listed on p2 for more information and to confirm date.) 2, M, 10a Agriculture 9608 Hawick Ln, Kensington 18, W, 6:30p Communications LWVMC Office County 101 Study Contact Cathleen Barnes 13, F, 1:30p Education LWVMC Office 2, M, 1p HHS / Substance Use & Abuse Study LWVMC Office No Meeting Housing International Relations Contact Melpi Jefferies 20, F, 10a Land Use & Transportation LWVMC Office 3, Tu, 7p Making Democracy Work LWVMC Office 16, M, 10a Membership LWVMC Office Natural Resources COMING IN MAY Contact Linda Silversmith 2, W, 9:45a LWVMC May Board Meeting LWVMC Office 2, W, 12:30p Discussion Group Council LWVMC Office 5, Sa LWVNCA Annual Convention Clyde s at Gallery Place, DC 6, 8-10,14, 21 Discussion Groups: Food Security 11, F, 8a-3p Affordable Housing Conference Bethesda Conference Center 12, Sa VOTE411 goes live 15, Tu, 6:45a-8:45p LWVMD Spring Fundraiser Tour Legendary Ladies of the Chesapeake 21, M, 6:45p Trending Topics: Legislative Update Silver Spring Library, Room 2 28, M Memorial Day LWVMC Office Closed 3

4 April 2018 DISCUSSION GROUPS: Article Discussion of Gun Control All meetings are open to the public. Meetings held at the LWVMC office, Lakelands Clubhouse, and Riderwood are handicap-accessible. SUNDAY, APRIL 8 2:00 PM UPCOUNTY / WEEKEND Lakelands Clubhouse 960 Main Street, Gaithersburg Contact Carol Blackburn, MONDAY, APRIL 9 2:00 PM ROCKVILLE PM LWVMC Office Contact Mary Lanigan, TUESDAY, APRIL 10 7:00 PM TUESDAY PM Strand Dr., Apt. 302, N. Bethesda Contact: Carol Gross, WEDNESDAY, APR 11 9:45 AM BETHESDA/POTOMAC 9608 Hawick Lane, Kensington Contact: Margaret Chasson, :15 AM ROSSMOOR/LEISURE WORLD Leisure World Clubhouse 1, Silver Spring Contact Maxine Lewack, THURSDAY, APRIL 12 9:30 PM SILVER SPRING Forest Grove Drive, Silver Spring Contact: Helen Gray, MONDAY, APRIL 16 3:00 PM RIDERWOOD Town Center Classroom Riderwood, Silver Spring Contact Ruth Sachs The Polling Place Support Program It s not too late! We still need a few more volunteers for the Polling Place Support Program. This is a limited time commitment, about 10 hours in all: a 2 hour training session (on June 5 (morning) or June 14 (morning or evening), with alternate dates possible), 4-6 hours on the morning of the General Election, and a two hour debriefing on July 10 (important, but not a requirement). And your participation will: - help the Board of Elections identify and respond to Election Day problems, and comply with a State Board of Elections mandate, - provide crucial funding for LWVMC s voters service efforts, especially the publication of our Voter s Guide - assure the voters of Montgomery County a better experience at the polls, and - give you a deeper understanding of and appreciation for what s involved in running fair and efficient elections, as well as a gratifying opportunity to be part of the League s commitment to making democracy work! Interested in learning more? Send an to Judy Morenoff (morenoffj@aol.com) and she ll send you all the information about training and signing up. MoCo Parks Dep t Talks- Parks Interested in how Montgomery County parks might be made Greener? This speaker series may be just for you! Every month until June, our Parks Department will have speakers addressing a variety of topics about parkland. All talks will be at the Planning Auditorium, 8787 Georgia Ave. at a variety of times. The next two are shown here. April 17 11:30-1:30 Beth Shogren, Stacie West, Robin-Eve Jasper - Panel Discussion - How parkland is acquired, designed, and can build a network of public spaces that activate and improve neighborhoods. May :30 1:30 Tim Marshall, NYC Central Park How great parks are made, maintained, and managed. Our LWVMC Land Use Committee follows not only how land is developed, but also how parks preserve and enhance our quality of life. Bee Ditzler, Land Use Committee 4

5 LWVMC ACTION AND EVENTS League Members Go to Annapolis March was an exciting time for League action. Around 20 local League members participated in the March 6 State League Day in Annapolis, visiting all 32 county legislators or members of their staff, followed by briefings on the state budget and the state board of elections. In addition, two action activities were taken by LWVMC: (1) a letter was written to the Maryland Transit Administration pointing out the need for better publicity for the bus from Montgomery County to the Baltimore- Washington International Airport and (2) a letter was sent to the County Council indicating our support for more study of mobility and reliability on US 29 as part of the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system. Currently, local committee chairs are examining the county s operating budget, as proposed by the county executive on March 15, to help prepare League testimony for the budget hearings in early April. Linda Silversmith, Action Co-Vice President You Are Invited LWVMC Annual Meeting Saturday, June 2 10:00am 1:00pm Registration & Coffee open at 9:30am Brunch will be served! Look for the flyer in the May Voter 2018 Primary Voters Guide If you know leaders of community groups who are interested in receiving the Montgomery County League of Women Voters' Guide for the Primary and General Election, please send the address/contact information to Brigitta Mullican, Making Democracy Work Committee, at coburgbrigitta@gmail.com or We will see that they receive information on obtaining the Voters' Guide. Calendar Sales End in Success We have completed another successful sale of our handy and lovely calendars. This year we sold 710 large calendars and 38 small calendars. The Calendar Committee wishes to thank all our hard working reps and sales outlet contacts for doing the work of the distribution and sales. Without them the sales would not happen. We also want to thank all the outlets that sell our calendars. Their cooperation is vital. I have spoken to several of the contact persons and they have all been gracious. Please see the insert in this Voter that lists all of them and please frequent their stores when you can. Mention that you appreciate their selling our calendars. Gretchen Blankenship 5 Highlights LWVMC Board Meeting Based on the interest expressed at Program Planning, the Board voted In March to recommend the following studies to the members at Annual Meeting: Continuing studies: - Economic Development: Transition from County Department to Public/Private Partnership - Substance Use and Treatment in Montgomery County - County Government 101: Opportunities for county residents to engage with county government New studies: - How the 2020 Census Will Affect Montgomery County - Effectiveness of the Montgomery County Public Campaign Finance Law (to be conducted by the Making Democracy Work Committee, beginning in Jan 2019) Judy Morenoff, Secretary

6 LWVNCA NEWS LWVNCA Metro-Funding Action Team s Hard Work is Paying Off In the fall of 2016, the LWVNCA Board adopted its number one Action Priority; securing a dedicated funding source for Metro that it has been lacking since opening in Currently, it is funded by combining money from the jurisdictions of Virginia, Maryland and D.C. and none have dedicated Metro funding. Edith Holmes Snyder from Falls Church and Nancy Soreng from Montgomery County were named LWVNCA co-chairs of pursuing dedicated Metro funding from DC, Virginia, and Maryland. They spent the first year working with a committee gathering background information. This included a briefing by Kate Mattice, Executive Director of the Northern VA Transportation Commission; Barbara Donnellan, Consultant, Council of Governments and David Snyder, Falls Church City Council Member and former Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments Transportation Planning Board Chair and the Northern Virginia Transportation Commission (NVTC). In 2017, the members of the Metro-Funding Action Team attended the organizational meeting of the Fund It - Fix It Coalition convened by the Coalition for Smarter Growth. Following that meeting, LWVNCA joined twenty three other non-profit organizations as official Tier 1 coalition members of FI-FI. In the fall of 2017, LWVNCA and the Coalition for Smarter Growth hosted a well-attended forum on Metro Funding to which League members and the general public were invited. The moderator was Martin De Caro, Transportation Reporter for WAMU radio. The panelists were: Chuck Bean, Executive Director Metropolitan Council of Governments; Allison Davis, Director of Strategic Planning - Washington Metropolitan Transit Authority; and Kate Mattice, Executive Director, Northern Virginia Transportation Commission. After the morning presentations that gave background information on Metro s situation, separate break-out campaign planning groups for DC, VA and MD were convened. The real advocacy commenced following that forum. Virginia League members have been attending and reporting on all relevant meetings on the topic, meeting with legislators, and continuing to educate Virginians on the importance of a dedicated funding source for Metro. League members from Maryland have also been meeting with their legislators, writing testimony, collecting petition signatures and sharing information about Metro s funding situation. Because the legislatures in Virginia and Maryland have a limited time to act and agree about solving Metro s problems during their Legislative sessions, the focus has been on these two jurisdictions. Once dedicated funding for Metro is secured in these two states, our focus will move to DC. The good news is that noteworthy progress is happening. Currently, Virginia has legislated the full dedicated funding of $154 million per year if Metro s operating costs grow no more than 3%. Likewise, Maryland must fully fund its $167 million obligation and DC its $179 million share per year. The bad news is; the fight is not over. While both the MD and VA legislatures are poised to offer more resources to Metro, there are numerous contingencies to reach the full amount requested by the Metro General Manager and identified as needed in reports produced by the Council of Governments and the former Federal Transportation Secretary, Ray LaHood. While LWVNCA has decided not to take a stance on Metro governance and labor issues, this is another area where VA and MD legislatures must come to agreement in order to enact a dedicated funding source sufficient to address Metro s current and future needs. THIS IS WHERE WE NEED YOUR HELP. Legislative bills promise to generate a sufficient, adequate, bondable funding source in Virginia and Maryland. Your help to push them over the finish line is needed. You are likely to get an asking you to contact your legislators and ask them to support full, dedicated funding for Metro. Please respond by making those phone calls or sending those s! Kathy McGuire, President, LWVNCA Editor s Note - Metro funding is active legislation as we go to print. MD legislators may have voted on action or not by the time you receive the Voter. 6

7 LWVMD AND LWVUS NEWS Excerpts from the LWVMD State Board Letter for full text go to lwvmd.org Your state board voted to register LWVMD with the Maryland Ethics Commission as an organization which spends over $2,000 per year on urging our constituents to contact their elected officials. We took this positive action because we want to operate transparently if we ask others to do so. We believe that the means are every bit, if not more, important than the ends. That s part of what making democracy work is all about. Our Winter Workshop was a huge success thanks to our presenters and the fact that every MD local League was represented. We were so inspired to see statewide participation in these important issues and opportunities for the League. Ralph Watkins (LWVMC), LWVMD Voter Service VP, presented a timely presentation on election forum procedures and guidelines. This was followed by Nancy Soreng s (LWVMC) informative talk on conducting condo elections as local league fundraisers. Carolyn Hetterick, LWVMD Treasurer, provided two excellent question and answer sessions for local League Treasurer's et al. Join a Study: The LWVMD Civic Education study is in need of volunteers from Montgomery, Baltimore, Calvert and Kent Counties. The study group meets via phone conference so travel is not necessary. If you can help be part of this study, please contact the LWVMD Office, stateoffice@lwvmd.org, What Would You Do About Gerrymandering? Take the Survey Go to and let us know what you think should be done to address the problem of Gerrymandering. LWVMD would love to be able to tell our elected officials that 1,000s of people weighted in on what they think is the most important reform to improve the redistricting process. After you fill out the survey, share the link with your friends, family and list-serves. Thanks for helping the League of Women Voters of MD Tame the Gerrymander! Final Call - LWVMD Spring Bus Tour True Grit: Legendary Ladies of the Chesapeake Don t miss out on this tour to the shore brought to you by the MD & Prince George s Leagues to celebrate centuries of legendary local ladies. Discover Harriett Tubman who led scores of people to freedom on the Underground Railroad. Then mosey on down to the home of Phoebe Anne Mosey, who shot her way to stardom as sharpshooter Annie Oakley. Bea Arthur, a Cambridge native, served as an early United States Marine, later becoming a comedienne serving up laughter as our favorite Golden Girl. When: Tuesday, May 15, 2018 / 6:45 am to 8:45 pm Price per person: $140 Make checks payable to LWVMD or register online, lwvmd.org. Deposit of $40 per person due with registration, final payment due April 14. Lunch will be included at the Portside Restaurant in Downtown Cambridge, dinner will be on your own at Cracker Barrel in Stevensville. For more information contact: Carolyn Hetterick, ( ) Treasurer@LWVMD.org or Joyce Duckett, jduckett@lwvmd.org. News from LWVUS As New Interim CEO Appointed At the end of the Jan. LWVUS CEO Wylecia Wiggs Harris stepped down from her position to take on my next adventure as CEO of the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)." Wylecia, who joined us in 2015, has led our national team through a time of incredible change, transformation and growth. We thank Wylecia for her many, many contributions to the League and are inspired to continue building on the forward-facing changes she drove during her time with us. We are pleased to announce the board has appointed LWVUS Chief Operating Officer, Anisa Tootla, as our Interim CEO. Aided by our dedicated national staff, Anisa will continue to lead the League in our mission impact work and transformation journey while we proceed with an executive search process. To assist in that search process, the board has selected Sterling Martin Associates, a national firm that specializes in finding talented executives for associations and nonprofit organizations. We hope to have a new CEO in place by national Convention and will keep you informed. 7

8 League of Women Voters of Montgomery County Montgomery County Council of PTAs NAACP, Montgomery County Chapter American Association of University Women Identity, Inc. PRESENT BOARD OF EDUCATION Candidates Forum At-Large: Ryan Arbuckle, Timur Edib, Marwa Omar Ibrahim, Julie Reiley, Brandon Orman Rippeon, John A. Robertson, Karla Silvestre, Stephen Sugg District 3: Lynn Amano, Patricia O Neill, Laura Simon Monday, APRIL 23, 2018 Gaithersburg High School Cafeteria 101 Education Blvd, Gaithersburg :30 7:00 pm Arrival and informal conversations with candidates 7:00 pm Questions to the candidates 8:45 pm Wrap-up and depart Moderator: Tracie Potts, NBC Reporter Affects everyone whether you have school age children or not. Be an INFORMED voter. You have 2 votes, 1 for each race! Free. Public always welcome. LWVMC is a nonpartisan organization that advocates on public policy and provides citizen education. It does not support or oppose any political party or candidate. Campaigning is not permitted. lwvmc@erols.com Website: lwvmocomd.org Tel:

9 Visit both US Senate and Representative Offices Enjoy Lunch at the staff dining facility take part in advocating an LWVUS topic* Have Fun! * Participants will be briefed by about the LWVUS topic for advocacy and participate voluntarily THIS EVENT HAS NO FEE! BUT YOU MUST RSVP TO Carole & Ashley at capitolhilltrip@lwvmd.org. Meet at Taxi/ Massachusetts Ave exit of Union Station, Washington DC at 10 am Arrive at Union Station by Amtrak, MARC, Metro, Bus or Auto (Public transportation is recommended due to limited parking) For more info contact: Carole Conors capitolhilltrip@lwvmd.org

10 LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF THE NATIONAL CAPITAL AREA Invites you to: LWVNCA 2018 Annual Convention Saturday, May 5th ~~ 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Clyde s of Gallery Place Restaurant, Piedmont Room 707 7th Street, NW, Washington, DC (Parking and transportation information at LWVNCA.org) Key Note Speaker: Ruth Hoffman Gun Violence Prevention Registration at 9:30 will be followed by a buffet breakfast and the keynote presentation. Our business meeting will include election of officers, approval of LWVNCA budget, and consideration of bylaw amendments Cost is $40 per person. Provide a registration form for each person attending the convention. Make checks payable to: League of Women Voters of the National Capital Area, or LWVNCA Mail form below with check to: Barbara Lipsky, 803 Ridge Place, Falls Church, VA Questions? Contact blipsky@cox.net or Deadline for receipt of forms and checks is Friday, April 29, 2016 (Please print and include this portion with your check) Name: Street Address: Telephone: Local or State League: Delegate: (Circle one) Yes No Number of attendees: Amount Enclosed

11 The League of Women Voters of Montgomery County wishes to express our appreciation to the following locations for helping us to Make Democracy Work by supporting our fundraising through the sale of 2018 League calendars. Please show your support by patronizing these merchants and letting the municipalities know that we are grateful for their assistance. Our 2019 calendars should be available in mid-september of T H A N K Y O U!! Bethesda Co-op Seven Locks Rd Bethesda, MD Bradley Party & Variety Arlington Rd Bethesda, MD Brookville Pharmacy Brookville Rd Chevy Chase, MD Chevy Chase Super Market Closed as of March 11, 2018 For information about other locations, call Cricket Book Shop New Hampshire Ave Ashton, MD Edna s Cleaners Rockville Pike Rockville, MD Friendship Heights Village Community Center South Park Ave Chevy Chase, MD Glen Echo Hardware MacArthur Blvd Bethesda, MD Glen Echo Pharmacy MacArthur Blvd Bethesda, MD Gold Castle Jewelers Leisure World Plaza 3834 International Dr Silver Spring, MD Grosvenor Market Grosvenor Pl Rockville, MD Legacy Hair Salon Norbeck Rd Rockville, MD Merkato Market & Carry-Out Bonifant St Silver Spring, MD Shoe Train Seven Locks Rd Potomac, MD Somerset (Town Of) Town Hall Cumberland Ave Chevy Chase, MD Strosniders Hardware Bethesda Arlington Rd Bethesda, MD Wild Bird Center E. Jefferson St Rockville, MD Updated 3/23/18

12 LOOK FOR THESE INSERTS INSIDE YOUR VOTER: Fact Sheet: Article Discussion on Gun Control Flyers: Board of Education Candidates Forum April 23 LWVMD Lobby Day on Capitol Hill April 26 LWVNCA Annual Convention May Calendar Outlets Thank You! LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY, MD, INC Parklawn Dr, Suite 105 Rockville, MD ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED Non-Profit Org. US Postage PAID Suburban MD Permit #77 April 2018 Issue 2017/18 No. 8 SUBMISSION DEADLINE FOR MAY ISSUE: Thursday, Apr.12 news@lwvmocomd.org Stay Connected to LWVMC! Call to check office hours facebook.com/mont.lwvmd.org twitter.com/mocomdlwv lwvmc@erols.com lwvmocomd.org Donate today online JOIN HERE! JOIN NOW! HERE S WHY The women and men of the League of Women Voters of Montgomery County promote good government through nonpartisan, grassroots volunteer work. We Examine Issues Educate Citizens Register Voters Participate in Advocacy Membership includes affiliation with the League of Women Voters of Maryland and the League of Women Voters of the United States. LWV MONTGOMERY COUNTY, MD Parklawn Dr, Suite 105, Rockville, MD NAME ADDRESS CITY, STATE, ZIP TEL (H) ANNUAL DUES Regular Membership $ nd member, same house $32.50 Student Membership $20.00 Optional Contribution (Non-deductible) TOTAL Please make your check payable to: LWVMC Or use credit card at: lwvmocomd.org