 | ANNUAL MEETING REPORT
At the April 10 annual meeting, LWVCC members
- adopted the proposed 2023-24 budgets for the General Fund and the Education Fund
- adopted the proposed by-law changes
- adopted the program plans
In accord with the revised report of the Nominating Committee,
- Susan Pezzullo was elected to a 1-year term as vice-president
- Wendy Riedel, Tina Palmese, and Beth VanDamme were elected to 2-year terms as directors
The following officers will continue to serve their term until April 2024:
- President-Diane Preston Moore
- Treasurer-Denise McLaughlin
- Secretary-Linda Scherzinger
The following directors will continue to serve the second year of their term that began in April 2022. They will complete their term in April 2024:
- Betty Schwartz
- Deborah Williams
- Pat Plummer
Departing board members Julie Wade, Jan Eustis, Abe Levy, Lynn Martin were thanked for their service. Following the Annual Meeting, as recommended by the Nominating Committee andas permitted by the Bylaws,the Board appointed Paul Kardon, Libbie Bramson, Susan Golden and Joanne Huskey for a 1-year term.
| US ARMY CORE OF ENGINEERS (USACE)
COASTAL STORM RISK MANAGEMENT FEASIBILITY STUDY
The USACE is re-initiating their Coastal Storm Risk Management Feasibility Study for Collier County and is seeking public input. The purpose of the study is to recommend a plan which reduces the risk from storm surge, flooding and improves coastal resilience. The 2020 draft study which recommended hardened structures will be the starting point in 2023. We urge all LWV members to become involved. Attend the meetings; submit written comments; speak up. There are two public meetings: April 18, 4:00-6:00 on Zoom and April 26. 5:30-7:00 at the South Regional Library. Comments may also be provided in writing. To register for the meetings, to submit comments or for more information, please visit the project website.
The LWV and The Conservancy believe that there are nature-based solutions to address storm surge and coastal resiliency which will protect life and property as well as preserving and enhancing our natural coastal resources. This is important for maintaining the businesses and livelihoods that make up the robust local economy. Additional information and talking points are available from the Environmental Affairs Committee (Lynn Martin & Patti Forkan) |  | CELEBRATE EARTH DAY WITH THE LEAGUE
April 22 @ 10:00-3:00
The Environmental Affairs, Membership, and Voter Services Committees will have a table at the Earth Day celebration at The Conservancy. The celebration is 10-3. Everyone is invited to attend. Please, we need volunteers to help us at our table. If you have an hour or two, please contact Lynn Martin. | SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS JENNIFER EDWARDS TO RETIRE
Last week, Jennifer Edwards, the Collier County Supervisor of Elections, announced that she will retire on April 28, 2023. The Governor will appoint a replacement to fill out the remainder of her term, and the next SOE will be elected in November 2024. The League is grateful for Jennifer Edwards’ many years of public service, for her steadfast commitment to the voters of Collier County, and for her unfailing integrity and transparency in running free and fair elections. She is a longtime member of the LWVCC, and we wish her the best in her retirement.
| NATIONAL ALLIANCE FOR MENTAL ILLNESS TOUR
May 4 @ 10:00
5025 Costello Drive, Naples
The National Alliance for Mental Illness (NAMI) Collier County facility recently moved all of their programs into one building. The new location is in the former Naples Senior Center at 5025 Costello Drive in Naples. The Social Policy Committee has scheduled a tour of the new facility in place of a regular committee meeting on May 4, from 10:00 am until 11:30-12:00. The tour will include information about the programs offered by NAMI Collier County including the Sarah Ann Drop-In Center, the HUGS (Health Under Guided Systems) program, Peer Support programs, supportive housing, outreach, education and support groups. Following the tour, those who are interested can join the group for lunch at a nearby restaurant which will be announced later.
| KNOW YOUR COUNTY GOVERNMENT
Highlights of the last day of the 40th KYCG class included a visit to the Board of County Commissioners meeting and witnessing a courtroom trial for a drug case. Unbeknownst to the students, the trial was staged! Thanks to our partners CCPS, 4H Youth Development and all the County agencies visited.
VIEW PHOTO GALLERIES, VIDEO FROM ABC7 TV, AND PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Thanks to our partners: CCPS, 4H Youth Development, and all the County agencies visited!
| KNOW YOUR COUNTY TRAILBLAZERS HONORED
Four of our members who were instrumental in developing Know Your County Government (KYCG) and shepherding in through 40 + years of success were honored at the April 10 General Meeting at Tiburon Golf Club. Linda Denning, a retired Collier County Extension Service agent for the 4H Youth Development Program, started the first KYCG in 1980 with the League of Women Voters and Collier County Public Schools. Kathleen Slebodnik, Joyce Fletcher, and Kathy Ryan made sure the program continued through the years with lots of help from many LWVCC members including many this year. A big congratulations and thank you to our trailblazers and all our members who supported the program through the years.
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UPCOMING EVENTS |
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April 22 @ 10:00-3:00
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Earth Day Celebration |
May 4 @ 10:00-11:30
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NAMI tour
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| ONLINE REIMBURSEMENT FORM IS NOW AVAILABLE
Board members, committee chairs, and others who need to submit reimbursement requests can now do so via our Submit Online Forms page. | UPCOMING COMMITTEE MEETINGS
Because LWVCC committee meetings are for members and their invited guests unless stated otherwise,
members should log in to the website to register
to get the Zoom links for committee meetings and other events. | Environmental Affairs Committee
April 13 @ 9:30-12:00
Collier Community Foundation
Our speaker is Mary Helen Reuter, Curator of Education & Visitor Experience at the Naples Botanical Garden. | Voter Services Committee
April 17 @ 4:00-5:00
ZOOM | Education Committee
April 19 @ 12:00-1:30
Collier Community Foundation | DEI Committee
April 24@ 11:30-1:00
Collier Community Foundation | Board Meeting
May 3 @ 9:30-12:00
Collier Community Foundation
| Social Policy Committee tour of NAMI
May 4 @10:00-11:30
5025 Costello Drive, Naples
A tour of the new National Alliance for Mental Illness Collier County facility that has allowed NAMI to move all of their programs into one building. The new location is in the former Naples Senior Center at 5025 Costello Drive in Naples.
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