May 2008

Topic:  Restoring Civil Rights of Felons - Part I.    Read about it in the LWVFA May 2008 Fairfax Voter (download study, or full Fairfax Voter)

Click here for previous month's studies.

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What's New/Upcoming Events:

Let's Celebrate!   LWVFA is 60! 
Join the celebration, commemorating 60 years of service to Fairfax City and County.

New Events:
•    Wednesday, May 7 – join us to view a display honoring the League of Women Voters at George Mason University's Fenwick Library.

•    Wednesday, May 28  – Tour of Capitol Square in Richmond, includes Capitol and Governor's Mansion.  Round-trip Bus from Lorton park-n-ride (off I-95) to Capitol Square, leaves 8:15 am and returns by 4:00 pm.  Cost of bus is $38.  Contact Jane Hilder for further info.  Click here for directions and reservation form -- deadline:  May 7, 2008.

Events that have already occurred:
•    Monday, March 31, 9:00AM - The Government Center Auditorium, BOS Proclamation stating “April 15, 2008, will be League of Women Voters of the Fairfax Area Day;”
•    Tuesday, April 8, 7:00PM – council chamber of City Hall, Fairfax City Council Proclamation honoring LWVFA;
•    Wednesday, April 16, 7:30PM – George Mason Regional Library on Route 236, FCPL Reception and unveiling of the new LWVFA exhibit board;
•    Monday April 7, George Mason University’s Fenwick Library, a League of Women Voters exhibit, starting April 7th. 
•    Saturday, April 19,  the “real party” at Greenspring Village

"60 Years Strong and Needed Now More Than Ever!”
 -- Click here for more info and a luncheon reservation form.

Learn more about the History of LWVFA!

• Remember The Times-2008: a compilation of LWVFA Presidents' memories from 1948 - 2008.
• Historical Milestones - 2008:  a companion publication for the new LWVFA 60th Anniversary Exhibit (display board) that is touring the FCPL libraries throughout the summer and at the Fairfax Co. Government Center during the remainder of April.
  

60th LWVFA Annual Meeting, took place on Saturday, April 19, 2008.   [Click here] for the 2008 LWVFA Annual Meeting Kit that shows the LWVFA FY08-09 Budget that was adopted; the program for 2008-10 that was adopted which also included a study of 'proffer system' in Fairfax County; and the slate of Officers & Directors that were elected including Anne Thomas as the 2008-09 Nominating Committee Chair.

2008 FACTS FOR VOTERS are here!  Members will receive copies in the mail.  To obtain additional copies email the LWV-Fairfax office.

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League Activities:

Testimony on proposed FY09 Budget:  Click here to read testimony given by acting president Mary Grace Lintz on March 31, 2008 at the public hearing on Fairfax County proposed FY09 Budget.

Testimony at FCPS public hearing on proposed FY09 Schools Budget:  Click here to read testimony given by acting president Mary Grace Lintz on February 6, 2008 at the public hearing on FCPS proposed FY09 Budget.

Visit our new "Fairfax League in Action" page to read more about  activities the Fairfax League of Women Voters is involved in.  Learn more about the current session of the Virginia  General Assembly.  Includes current bills and resolutions, Committees,  member contact info, and a searchable database.

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The League of Women Voters of the Fairfax Area is a nonpartisan political organization that encourages informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy.
  

WHAT WE DO:

• We discuss & study issues of local, national, state & regional concern. We inform ourselves, legislators & the general public about the results of our research.
• We lobby for passage of laws we support & for the defeat of those we oppose, based on League positions.
• We monitor elections & government activities.
• We sponsor candidate debates & community forums about vital issues.
• We testify at legislative & administrative hearings to insure citizen input in policy making decisions.
• We publish & distribute issue-oriented material.
• We advocate, we occasionally go to court to help clarify & enforce laws in the public interest.
• We produce & distribute Voters' Guides to help citizens to choose candidates & to be prepared to vote on ballot questions.
• We get INVOLVED!   Join us in lively conversations & interesting issues!

                   The League does not support any political party or candidate.

League of Women Voters  of the Fairfax Area
4026 Hummer Road, Annandale Virginia 22003
phone and fax (703) 658-9150