10/24/2005: "League of Women Voters Has New Energy"

Janna Gingras of the League of Women Voters of the San Juans has announced the 2006 Membership Drive is to be kicked off at the Island Women's Summit at Rosario Resort on November 5th and 6th. The Membership Drive will continue throughout the new year with a goal of 60 new members by the end of 2006.

The League will have a Vender Table at the Summit with information on the League, new member brochures, and a sign-up sheet for people interested in being invited to a League function.

Also at the Summit the League will be hosting a networking table on "Women and Leadership." Both Senator Harriet Spanel of the 40th Legislative District, and Sally Hintz, from Maria Cantwell's office, will participate at the League round table discussion. All registrants at the Summit who are interested in leadership are invited to be a part of this exciting conversation.

Because the San Juan League of Women Voters was close to dissolution this fall, many county residents are heartened to hear the League is moving forward with new energy. The next meeting is November 14th at noon at the library. The agenda includes the election of new officers and a report from members who attended the League of Women Voters of Washington Convention in Seattle in June.

All members and interested persons are welcome. For more information contact Janna Gingras at 370-5743