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March 2009
Volume 88, Number 6

CONTENTS
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Annual Meeting of the Winchester LWV, May 27, 6-8 p.m. at Sanborn House  
"How the Milennial Generation will Change Democracy" is speaker Peter Levine's topic.  Levine, an expert on the civic engagement of young people ages 18 to 25, is Director of Research at Tufts College of Citizenship and Public Service. Please bring a new member to the annual meeting.
 
2009 - 10 Proposed Budget and Minutes of the 2008 Annual Meeting.  Yes, "2008" is correct -- last year's minutes need to be approved by the membership at the annual meeting.

March 15 Day at the Races, photos
 
Civic responsibility lies with each of us  . . .  A report from Day on the Hill, March 4, with photos.  Panelist and District Attorney William R. Keating said the League’s power rests, ultimately, in the action of its individual members . . . success results when each person becomes an informed actor in truly grass-roots participation.
 
A Parent's Eye View of the Schools.  "Gone are the days of selling candy bars."
 
* Beacon Hill Update: 

No Fooling: Budget Forum April 1.  An important opportunity – attend if you can.   Sponsored by Sen. Pat Jehlen, Rep. Jason Lewis and others.

Legislative Committees on which  Rep. Lewis serves
with a link to bills filed or co-sponsored.

MARCH 31, TOWN ELECTIONBe sure to VOTE.
 
Concord-Carlisle LWV's Spring House Tour, April 15.   Adapting living space "when you need to expand, downsize, modify, or update . . " 

State League Convention May 29, 30 at Boston Marriott, Newton.  Theme: “Health Care Rx: Challenges and Solutions for our State and Nation”.   Confirmed speakers include former State Representative Patricia Walrath and Health Policy expert Nancy Turnbull.
Thanks to our Local Business Supporters who help to underwrite the civic work of the League: Costello Funeral Home, Litho-Craft Inc., Galapagos Direct, Saltmarsh Insurance and Winchester Multicultural Network

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