LWVEC Race Relations Forum September 19th

A DISCUSSION ON RACE RELATIONS 

September 19th 5:30-7:00pm

IVY TECH Community Center  22531 C.R. 18 (Hively)

PANEL: Dr. Plez Lovelady- President and founder of Beulah Bible College

Chris Snyder – Elkhart Police Chief

Tara Morris- Minority Health Coalition of Elkhart County

Patricia Gorostieta- Cosecha Indiana

Samuel Ludwig- Former director of JDAI Elkhart County

Connie Caiceros- former Director of CCJ of Elkhart County

Enjoy light refreshments as you hear about issues within different communities.  What is being done, and what can we do to improve relations and communications between people from different walks of life.

Free event – Public Welcome

For more information call: Carol W. 574 262-3223  c. 574 214-7552

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LWVEC Race Relations Forum September 19th

A DISCUSSION ON RACE RELATIONS 

September 19th 5:30-7:00pm

IVY TECH Community Center  22531 C.R. 18 (Hively)

PANEL: Dr. Plez Lovelady- President and founder of Beulah Bible College

Chris Snyder – Elkhart Police Chief

Tara Morris- Minority Health Coalition of Elkhart County

Patricia Gorostieta- Cosecha Indiana

Samuel Ludwig- Former director of JDAI Elkhart County

Connie Caiceros- former Director of CCJ of Elkhart County

Enjoy light refreshments as you hear about issues within different communities.  What is being done, and what can we do to improve relations and communitcations between people from different walks of life.

Free event – Public Welcome

For more information call: Carol W. 574 262-3223  c. 574 214-7552

August 21st. LWV Elkhart County Environmental Luncheon IVY TECH

A reminder of August League meeting

League of Women Voters

Wednesday August 21st LWV Luncheon

IVY TECH Community room 22531 C.R. 18 (Hively) Goshen

social 11:30  Speaker 12:00-1pm

open to the public- optional $10 pasta/salad/drinks lunch

we always have enough to go around but replys would be appreciated- here under comments or phone (text also) 574 206 0732

SPEAKER: JAMISON CZARNECKI, SUPERVISOR ELKHART ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER

Learn about water issues and what’s going on at the center

More information on the Elkhart Environmental Center on their facebook page

DUES

Our new treasurer,Pastor Mike Settles has sent out letters as reminders, but if you have not paid your $50 League of Women Voters ELkhart County dues yet, please pay at the meeting or send check to treasurer:

Mike Settles, 409 N. Vine St. Elkhart, In. 46514

SAVE THE DATE

BOTH EVENTS ARE IN LERNER CRYSTAL BALLROOM

Elkhart Mayoral Debate, October 7th 6:30-8:30

Elkhart Common Council Forum, October 8th 6:30-8:30

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August 21st. LWV Elkhart County Environmental Luncheon IVY TECH

Wednesday August 21st LWV Luncheon

IVY TECH Community room 22531 C.R. 18 (Hively) Goshen

social 11:30  Speaker 12:00-1pm

open to the public- optional $10 pasta/salad/drinks lunch

we always have enough to go around but replys would be appreciated- here under comments or phone (text also) 574 206 0732

SPEAKER: JAMISON CZARNECKI, SUPERVISOR ELKHART ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER

Learn about water issues and what’s going on at the center

More information on the Elkhart Environmental Center on their facebook page

DUES

Our new treasurer,Pastor Mike Settles has sent out letters as reminders, but if you have not paid your $50 League of Women Voters ELkhart County dues yet, please pay at the meeting or send check to treasurer:

Mike Settles, 409 N. Vine St. Elkhart, In. 46514

SAVE THE DATE

BOTH EVENTS ARE IN LERNER CRYSTAL BALLROOM

Elkhart Mayoral Debate, October 7th 6:30-8:30

Elkhart Common Council Forum, October 8th 6:30-8:30

 

League of Women Voters Meeting August 21 11:30-1pm IVY TECH

League of Women Voters Elkhart County Meetings and Photos

 Wednesday August 21st.  Luncheon Meeting

Speaker: Jamison Czarnecki  from the Elkhart Environmental Center

Ivy Tech Community Room22531 Co Rd 18 (Hively Ave)

Social/lunch 11:30  Speaker 12:00-1pm

Optional lunch $10.00 confirm here under comments or

notify Bev Wiemeri 574 206 0732

OPen to the Public

                                         Please bring League Dues $50 for 2019/2020 if you have not paid yet or mail to Mike Settles 409 N. Vine St. Elkhart, IN. 46514

Grand Opening of Elkhart Aquatic Center July 18th 

   On July 14th there was an official open house for the public, the League was able to go thru before the opening to get a sneak preview in June.- Here are photos of us with hard hats and all .   Free events schedule of the aquatic center were posted on earlier blogs- check them out.
Giant double pool and diving platform

walking/running track

Meeting rooms entrance and gym

Come and Join Us- Find out about our upcoming Municipal Debates

 

 

Elkhart League Tour of Aquatic Center on June 26th

LWV Elkhart County Aquatic Center Tour 

June 26th 4pm

Limited to 30 people- sign up here under comments or

call 574 596 6052 or 574 206 0732

We will meet in front of the building at 200 E. Jackson by 3:55 pm.

After the tour some of us will go to THE VINE for a bite to eat-care to join us?

Here are the 22 people signed up so far, Please let us know asap if you are interested so we can add you to the list.

Janet Evanega, James Rieckhoff, Bev & Chas Wiemeri, Carol & Chuck Wiegner, Carol McDowell, Jamison Czarnicki, Sally LaRocca, Karen Cross, Mike Settles, Sharon Schafer, Evelyn Rice, Karen Carter, Willie Mayes & Guest, Lisa Carreno, Celeste Ringuette, Carolyn & Jim Barnes, Terry Trimmer, Mary Nagy.

 

Calendar of free events at the aquatic center Aug 1,Sept,Oct,Nov,Dec,class discription

 

 

Schedule of Free events at the Aquatic Center

Hello League of Women Voters of Elkhart County Members and friends. During our annual business meeting on May 15th we elected board members and officers for 2019-2020 year.

Co-President  Janet Evanega & Sharon Schafer

Secretary  Carol Wiegner

Treasurer  Mike Settles

Web Master  Bev Wiemeri

Board of Directors -all officers above plus: Karen Carter, Jantha Havens, Willie Jean Mayes, Evelyn Rice, and Mindy Shaw

We had a very sad but mind opening factual program on poverty in Elkhart by Tom McArthur, Executive Director of Church Community Services.

Shannon Oakes from Beacon Health informed us that the Aquatic center will not accept Silver Sneakers for membership payment, but many completely free events will be available to the public- NO MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED. A release for insurance purposes will have to be signed before taking part in the free programs. Following is a schedule of all Free Activities the public may attend at the Aquatic Center.

THE LWVEC WILL TOUR THE CENTER JUNE 26TH AT 4PM- IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN JOINING OUR GROUP TOUR, PLEASE LET ME KNOW IN COMMENTS- WE ARE ALLOWED 30 PEOPLE

Aug 1   Sept  Oct  Nov Dec   class discription

The tour will take the place of our June Meeting

Elkhart League Annual Meeting May 15th 11:30am-1:00pm

League of Women Voters

League of Women Voters Elkhart County Annual Meeting

Wednesday May 15th  11:30-1:00pm  

Ivy Tech Community Room 22531 C.R. 18 (Hively Ave.)

Speaker: Tom McArthur -Church Community Services

optional lunch : $10 call 574 596 6052 or reserve here www.LWVEC.org in comments

Open to the public

Agenda: 1.An update on the aquatic center,will silver sneakers be acceptance etc, before our tour June 26th at 4pm.  presented by Shannon Oakes, Beacon representative

                     2. Business meeting, board of directors and League officers election. Pay Yearly Dues of $50  if you have not paid for the 2019-2020 year yet. Here is a copy of the budget we will vote on -as you can see it depends on donations if we are going to be balanced and not dip into our treasury. Projected Budget LWVEC

We are also planning on asking the community…

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Elkhart League Annual Meeting May 15th 11:30am-1:00pm

League of Women Voters Elkhart County Annual Meeting

Wednesday May 15th  11:30-1:00pm  

Ivy Tech Community Room 22531 C.R. 18 (Hively Ave.)

Speaker: Tom McArthur -Church Community Services

optional lunch : $10 call 574 596 6052 or reserve here www.LWVEC.org in comments

Open to the public

Agenda: 1.An update on the aquatic center,will silver sneakers be acceptance etc, before our tour June 26th at 4pm.  presented by Shannon Oakes, Beacon representative

                     2. Business meeting, board of directors and League officers election. Pay Yearly Dues of $50  if you have not paid for the 2019-2020 year yet. Here is a copy of the budget we will vote on -as you can see it depends on donations if we are going to be balanced and not dip into our treasury. Projected Budget LWVEC

We are also planning on asking the community foundation to help again.(don’t know if they will be as generous next year)  If you can, add a little donation with your dues check- At this time, only $4.50 of your dues stays here in Elkhart – all the rest goes to State and National dues. We want to put on great programs and great debates.  Also,  please consider being part of the board or being a co or full officer. 2020 will be an active year for the Elkhart League, Please join us

3. Our speaker will inform us of Elkhart’s  homeless population problems and how the Church community Services determine If there behavior can be changed.

 

 

 

 

Photo’s from Elkhart Contested District1,2,4,&6 forum

Thank You ADP for sharing some great Photos of the Elkhart March 27th event.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Join us Monday April 8th for the Democratic Mayoral Primary Debate.  Crystal Ballroom 6:30-8pm

Remember to vote on the school referendum on May 7th. All registered voters in the Elkhart Community School System need to support excellent Public Schools.