League of Women Voters of the Chatham-Madison Area

Calendar of Events

We welcome everyone to participate in all public League Events. All members are welcome to attend Board meetings.

If you have any questions about the listed events please email us at lwvcma@gmail.com

2008 Board Meeting Schedule

January 9
February 6
March 5
April 7
May 2
June 8

All board meetings start at 7:30 and are held at the Library of the Chathams,  Large Conference Room
                                                                               214 Main Street, Chatham NJ 07928
                                                                               973-635-0603

Date                      Time                Event

September 29, 2007 The NJ League of Women Voters(Chatham Madison Area) sponsored a forum on the 2007 Stem Cell Bond Act at Chatham Borough's Council Chamber. The forum featured Assemblyman Neil Cohen (D-Union) and Assemblyman Michael Carroll (R-Morris), who discussed the background and pros and cons of the legislation. The overview of the scientific research was described by Dr. Barry Komisaruk (Professor-Rutgers University) and Dr. Richard Nowakowski (UMDNJ-R.W. Johnson Medical School). Dr. Donald Sebastian (Sr. VP-NJ Institute of Technology)discussed research spending and the economic impact. The League of Women Voters is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization whose primary purpose is to promote political responsibility through informed and active participation of all citizens.

Our video of the event

March 30, 2008
Member Brunch of the LWV Chatham Madison Area
When:Sunday, March 30, 12-2:30 PM
Where: Gina DeFalco's house
Topic: A contemporary look at Domestic Violence.
Speaker: Jill Zinckgraf, MS in Public Administration and Political Science, with a focus on Violence Against Women.      Community Educator and Adjunct Professor. Board member of multiple organizations that focus on reducing violence against women.      Member of the Sexual Assault Response Team in Morris County.

April 15, 2008 School Board Elections

April 21,2007 10:00 a.m. PROPERTY TAX REFORM: Where do we stand?
Overview of the LEGISLATION resulting from the NOV.2006 recommendations of the New Jersey Special Legislative Session on Property Taxes.
       The COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF Chatham Borough, 54 Fairmount Ave. 3rd Floor
SPEAKERS:
        Sen. LEONARD LANCE: Minority Leader, NJ State Senate
       JON SHURE: President, New Jersey Policy Perspective
       ED McBRIDE: Deputy Chief Counsel to Governor Jon S. Corzine
VIDEO: http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-6094263408755676746&pr=goog-sl

May 14, 2008
The League of Women Voters Chatham Madison Area

Annual Meeting

Wednesday, May 7, 2008     7 PM

The Library of the Chathams

214 Main Street

Chatham Borough

Agenda : Plan the Course of Next Year

Important for All Members-Please Join Us!
Programs to outreach to local colleges.
How do we get young people involved
How to increase participation and membership.Your ideas
are critical.
Nomination of officers.
Budget review and vote.

Date	Time	Event
September 29, 2007		The NJ League of Women Voters(Chatham Madison Area) sponsored a forum on the 2007 Stem Cell Bond Act at Chatham Borough's Council Chamber. The forum featured Assemblyman Neil Cohen (D-Union) and Assemblyman Michael Carroll (R-Morris), who discussed the background and pros and cons of the legislation. The overview of the scientific research was described by Dr. Barry Komisaruk (Professor-Rutgers University) and Dr. Richard Nowakowski (UMDNJ-R.W. Johnson Medical School). Dr. Donald Sebastian (Sr. VP-NJ Institute of Technology)discussed research spending and the economic impact. The League of Women Voters is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization whose primary purpose is to promote political responsibility through informed and active participation of all citizens. Our video of the event
March 30, 2008		Member Brunch of the LWV Chatham Madison Area When:Sunday, March 30, 12-2:30 PM Where: Gina DeFalco's house Topic: A contemporary look at Domestic Violence. Speaker: Jill Zinckgraf, MS in Public Administration and Political Science, with a focus on Violence Against Women. Community Educator and Adjunct Professor. Board member of multiple organizations that focus on reducing violence against women. Member of the Sexual Assault Response Team in Morris County.
April 15, 2008		School Board Elections
April 21,2007	10:00 a.m.	PROPERTY TAX REFORM: Where do we stand? Overview of the LEGISLATION resulting from the NOV.2006 recommendations of the New Jersey Special Legislative Session on Property Taxes. The COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF Chatham Borough, 54 Fairmount Ave. 3rd Floor SPEAKERS: Sen. LEONARD LANCE: Minority Leader, NJ State Senate JON SHURE: President, New Jersey Policy Perspective ED McBRIDE: Deputy Chief Counsel to Governor Jon S. Corzine VIDEO: http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-6094263408755676746&pr=goog-sl
May 14, 2008		The League of Women Voters Chatham Madison Area Annual Meeting Wednesday, May 7, 2008 7 PM The Library of the Chathams 214 Main Street Chatham Borough Agenda : Plan the Course of Next Year Important for All Members-Please Join Us! Programs to outreach to local colleges. How do we get young people involved How to increase participation and membership.Your ideas are critical. Nomination of officers. Budget review and vote.