We are anticipating a great number of requests to our League for Pros and Cons presentations, so we will need lots of volunteers for this important voter service that we offer to our local communities.

The California State League anticipates getting out the Pros and Cons information sheets and the In Depth studies for the ballot initiatives on the November, 2010 election by Monday, September 6. Therefore, Kay James would like to hold a training session for all those interested in doing pros and cons presentations on Saturday, September 11, 2010 from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00, at the LWVDV office ("boardroom"), 500 St Mary's Rd, Lafayette.

In the event that the state League, for some reason, cannot get the information out on time, Kay will change the date of the training session to the following Saturday, September 18. However, I would notify everyone planning to attend the workshop if that should happen. Please let me know as soon as possible if you plan to be a presenter, or if you think you might be interested:

Nonpartisan, balanced and proud of it! If you are interested in learning or participating in a refresher which will share best practices in Voter Service work done with respect to League principles, please join us. If you also want ideas on how to run successful voter service events while building the League, this webinar will help you maximize these opportunities to grow the League as you help your community.

Please register for this session at http://lwv.na4.acrobat.com/e27453417/event/registration.html

• *a webinar is a seminar delivered via the web. You can listen/view it using your web browser. When you register you will get instructions.

Please note:

Health Care Reform 2010: What's In the Federal Bill for Seniors, Women, Others?

Herb Schultz, Regional Director, U.S. Dept. Health and Human Services

Ellen Shaffer, Executive Director, Center for Policy Analysis

A lively presentation of the significant benefits and changes in the new bill with accurate, up to date information by health care policy experts.

How is the state of California implementing and improving the bill? What changes will we see this year, and in the next 5 years? Join us to find out!

Regional Workshops

An upcoming day of workshops provides many opportunities for curious, active members. Participants have choices of topics:

Advocacy - When, Where & How Does League Do It, using local and state examples
Redistricting - What League members can do to assure that the new process works
Technology - a short presentation about http://www.CAvotes.org and plans for revamping the Members Only Website

Political, Yes; Partisan, NO! Walking the Fine Line

Sponsored by the San Joaquin County League. Our Diablo Valley League may be co-sponsoring (in discussion).

LAST CHANCE VOTER REGISTRATION:

Monday, October 18 is the last day to register to vote before the November 2, 2010 election. We will be staffing voter registration tables at local Safeways and other locations from 5 pm to 11 pm. Please save time that evening to participate.

At least two League members will be at every table during the hours covered. We will try to partner new members with experienced League members.

We will also have an "early bird" table at the Lafayette Safeway from 5 am to 10 am.

Please save the date in your calendars. We will be calling you this month to see what times would work best for you, and we will try to post you in your own region.

This is an important event for all League members, usually with significant publicity for our League and the great work we do. In 2008 we were able to register over 800 voters that final day.

If you have questions or suggestions, please contact Lee Lawrence at 925-878-1162.

Other information and links:

Please visit our website's 'Voting, Next Election' page for more information on how / where to vote.

SAFEWAY eScrip: Renew by November 1 (or sign up)!

Earn money for LWVDV at no extra cost to you when you shop at Safeway and use your Safeway Club Card.

To Renew:
Go to http://www.eScrip.com
Click on "YES RENEW"!
Enter either your phone
number, email, or Club Card #

To Sign up:
Go to http://www.eScrip.com
Click on "1-Sign Up"
Enter your Club Card #