Past

League of Women Voters^®
of the Williamsburg Area

Date	Time	Place	Description
Wednesday, June 4, 2008	5:00 pm	Williamsburg Landing - the Main Building (Park behind the building, enter through the doors on the side.)	June Board Meeting. Regular monthly meeting.
Saturday, June 7, 2008	12:00 Noon	Williamsburg Landing - Main Building 5700 Williamsburg Landing Drive (Please park in the rear and enter by the side door.)	The Annual Meeting Luncheon. Help us celebrate our 45th Year! Speaker will be Olga Hernandez, President of the LWV of Virginia, who will outline the league's efforts to bring redistricting reform to our state. Read a brief bio on Olga! Join us to renew old friendships and meet new friends - to update ourselves on redistricting - to hear our plans for the new league year! Contact Kathy Pickering or Barb Worthen for reservations by June 4 (or send an email to this site). Cost is $15 per person.
Saturday, June 14, 2008	9:00 am	Courthouse Green 500 East Duke of Gloucester Street Historic Area, Williamsburg (Kimball Theater in case of rain)	Flag Day Naturalization Ceremony. A Naturalization Ceremony to swear in 100 new citizens! The League of Women Voters of the Williamsburg Area is joining other local organizations in welcoming the new citizens. Some of our members will be dressed as suffragetts; other members will be distributing information on voting rights and procedures and inviting the new citizens to join the league.
Saturday, June 14, 2008	1:00 pm	Hilton Portland & Executive Tower Hotel 921 SW Sixth Avenue Portland, Oregon 97204	LWVUS National Convention. The theme of the Convention is "Reaching New Heights Together." It opens at 1:00 PM on Saturday, June 14 and runs through Tuesday morning, June 17.
Wednesday, September 3, 2008	5:00 pm	Williamsburg Landing - Main Building	September board meeting.
Thursday, September 4, 2008	5:00 pm to 6:00 pm	Williamsburg Library, Scotland Street, Williamsburg	Education Committee Meeting. All Education Committee members invited to attend! We plan to meet on the first Thursday of the month, starting in September, from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm.
Thursday, September 11, 2008	4:30 - 6:00 pm	Port Anne Clubhouse, William Way, Williamsburg. Need directions? Follow this link. Port Anne Subdivision	New Member Reception. This is your chance to find out "everything you wanted to know about the league but didn't know who to ask!" New members - even 'not so new' members - are all cordially invited to attend. Meet other league members Hear about our plans for the General Election in November and other league activities scheduled for the fall and winter.
Monday, September 15, 2008	7:30 pm	St. Stephens Lutheran Church, Jamestown Road, Williamsburg	Homeless Committee. Update of Homeless Committee members activities since the spring - and plans for the fall and winter, 2008.
Tuesday, September 16, 2008	5:00	Barb Worthen's home 210 Old Cart Road Williamsburg, Virginia	Service and Snack Hour. A "how to" discussion on serving the voters in our community, with an emphasis on the Wal-Mart project on September 20 and 27 - and the October 22 forum: How does the league maintain its nonpartisan position prior to elections? What are the laws on Voter Registration drives? What do voters need to take to the polls to be prepared? What 'ground rules' does the league follow in conducting a candidate forum? Where should citizens go for nonpartisan information?
Saturday, September 20, 2008	10:00 am - 2:00 pm	Williamsburg Wal-Mart store	Voter Registration and Information Drive. To assist voters who are not yet registered to do so; and distribute nonpartisan voter information from the League of Women Voters that encourages citizens to GET OUT AND VOTE on November 4. Event will be repeated on Saturday, September 27 - same time, same place.
Wednesday, October 1, 2008	5:00 pm	Williamsburg Landing, Main Building	October board meeting.
Wednesday, October 22, 2008	7:00 pm	Williamsburg Library Auditorium 515 Scotland Street Williamsburg, Virginia Link to a map of the First District	First District Candidates Forum. Public forum for the three candidates for U.S. House of Representatives from the First District. Moderator is Olga Hernandez, President of the League of Women Voters of Virginia. Candidates include incumbent Robb Wittman (Republican), Bill Day (Democrat), and Nathan Larson (Libertarian). The public is invited to attend and submit written questions to the candidates.
Tuesday, November 4, 2008	6:00 am - 7:00 pm	Your Polling Place!	November 4, 2008 General Election. Exercize your right to vote in the 2008 election! Link to the "Elections" page for help locating your precint and polling place - and for voter information on the candidates and issues.
Wednesday, November 5, 2008	5 pm	Williamsburg Landing, Main Building	November Board Meeting.
Sunday, November 16, 2008	5-7 pm	Port Anne Clubhouse	Holiday Party. Join us to start the Holiday Season before your December calendar fills up! Contact Kathy Pickering or Valerie Nelson if you plan to attend.
Tuesday, December 2, 2008	5 pm	Port Anne Clubhouse	Membership Consensus Discussion. We will review the State League of Virginia information on the study topic: Restoration of Civil Rights to Felons. We'll look at the current law, particularly regarding restoration of voting rights, and discuss our answers to the Consensus Questions. See the State League of Virginia web site to access the information you'll need to read. But note that the information will also be in our LWVWA November-December Edition of the Voter.
Wednesday, December 3, 2008	9:30 am	State Capitol, Richmond	Pre-session of the Legislative Round Table. In the morning, we'll hear a preview of legislative proposals expected during the 2009 General Assembly. Followed by a noon luncheon and continued discussion, including an update on the Virginia leagues' legislative priority, Redistricting Reform. Make luncheon reservations for yourself using the Roundtable Reservation Form, but call Barb Worthen to join a carpool!
Wednesday, December 10, 2008	5 pm	Williamsburg Landing, Main Building	December Board Meeting.
Wednesday, January 7, 2009	5:00 pm	Williamsburg Landing, Main Building	January, 2009 Board Meeting.
Wednesday, January 28, 2009	9:00 am - 4:00 pm	The Capitol, Richmond, VA	League Day at the General Assembly. Join other League members from Virginia to attend the Women's Legislative Roundtable from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m., then meet with legislators, observe committee meetings and attend portions of the afternoon sessions of the House of Delegates or Senate.
Tuesday, February 3, 2009	10:00 a.m.	Williamsburg Regional Library Scotland Street, Williamsburg	Great Decisions. Topic is Human Rights, speaker is Dr. Linda Malone, Wythe School of Law. This is the first in the Great Decisions Series for 2009. Sessions 2 through 8 follow on successive Tuesdays. (The Great Decisions registration form lists the eight topics in the series.) Refreshments at 10:00 a.m., lecture at 10:30
Wednesday, February 4, 2009	5:00 pm	Williamsburg Landing, Main Building	February board meeting.
Tuesday, February 10, 2009	10:00 a.m.	Williamsburg Regional Library Scotland Street, Williamsburg	Great Decisions. Topic is Cuba, speaker is Dr. George Grayson from the College of William and Mary. Refreshments at 10:00 a.m., lecture at 10:30
Tuesday, February 17, 2009	10:00 a.m.	Williamsburg Regional Library Scotland Street, Williamsburg	Great Decisions. Topic is Rising Global Powers, speaker is Bud Robeson, Mason School of Business, College of William and Mary. Refreshments at 10:00 a.m., lecture at 10:30
Tuesday, February 24, 2009	10:00 a.m.	Williamsburg Regional Library Scotland Street, Williamsburg	Great Decisions. Topic is Energy and the US Economy, speaker is William S. Day. Refreshments at 10:00 a.m., lecture at 10:30
Tuesday, March 3, 2009	10:00 a.m.	Williamsburg Regional Library Scotland Street, Williamsburg	Great Decisions. This lecture has been CANCELLED! The library will be closed all morning due to county-wide late openings. Instead Dr. Basu, College of William and Mary, will present his lecture on the Global Food Crisis on Tuesday morning, March 31.
Wednesday, March 4, 2009	5:00 p.m.	Williamsburg Landing, Main Building	March board meeting.
Tuesday, March 10, 2009	10:00 a.m.	Williamsburg Regional Library Scotland Street, Williamsburg	Great Decisions. Topic is Afghanistan and Pakistan, speaker is Dr. Jawad Joya, Willston Center. Refreshments at 10:00 a.m., lecture at 10:30
Tuesday, March 17, 2009	10:00 a.m.	Williamsburg Regional Library Scotland Street, Williamsburg	Great Decisions. Topic is The Arctic, speakers are Ronald Filadelfo and Michael Bowes, Center for Naval Analysis. Refreshments at 10:00 a.m., lecture at 10:30
Tuesday, March 24, 2009	10:00 a.m.	Williamsburg Regional Library Scotland Street, Williamsburg	Great Decisions. Topic is Egypt, speaker is Ambassador Frank Ricciardone, U. S. Institute of Peace. Refreshments at 10:00 a.m., lecture at 10:30
Tuesday, March 31, 2009	10:00 a.m.	Williamsburg Regional Library, Scotland Street, Williamsburg	Great Decisions. Postponed from Tuesday, March 3. Topic is Global Food Crisis, speaker is Dr. Basu, of the College of William and Mary. Refreshments at 10:00 a.m., lecture at 10:30
Wednesday, April 1, 2009	5:00 pm	Williamsburg Landing, Main Building	April board meeting.
Saturday, May 2, 2009-Sunday, May 3, 2009	1:00 pm on 5/2 to 12:30 pm on 5/3	Sheraton Hotel, Reston Virginia	LWV-VA State Convention. See the LWV-VA web site for additional details. Contact Kathy Pickering if you would like to attend!
Wednesday, May 6, 2009	5:00 pm	Williamsburg Landing, Main Building	May board meeting.
Saturday, May 30, 2009	11:30 am, luncheon at Noon	Williamsburg Landing, Main Building	Annual Meeting Luncheon. Join us to review the past year and preview the new! Guest speaker is Dr. Heather Huyck, Adjunct Professor at the College of William and Mary.
Wednesday, June 3, 2009	5:00 pm	Williamsburg Landing, Main Building	June board meeting. This meeting includes both "old" and "new" board members.
Tuesday, June 9, 2009	6 am to 7 pm	Your Polling Place!	June 9, 2009 Primary Election. In the Williamsburg Area, the primary includes only Democratic Party offices. Link to the "Elections" page for help locating your precinct and polling place. Any registered voter in Virginia can vote in this election, regardless of party affiliation. In a Virginia voting district where both parties are holding primaries, voters may choose candidates for only one party.
Monday, June 15, 2009	4:00 pm	The Colonial Capitol Building on Duke of Glouster Street	Naturalization Ceremony for new U.S. Citizens. The LWVWA, including some members dressed as suffragists, will be greeting the new citizens by helping them fill out Virginia Voter Registration Application Forms and providing voter information.
Monday, June 22, 2009	5:00 pm	Port Anne Clubhouse, Port Anne Community	Annual Planning Session. We'll discuss the events we plan to do in the 2009-2010 year. Session is intended for both "old" and "new" board members. In keeping with our traditions, an array of delicious refreshments and beverages will be served!
Wednesday, August 5, 2009	5:00 pm	Williamsburg Landing, Main Building	August Board Meeting.
Saturday, August 29, 2009	9:00 am - 4:15 pm	Holiday Inn Conference Center 1901 Emmet Street, Charlottesville	LWV VA Summer Workshops. League members in Virginia 'go back to school' for training on Technology Tools (including using Facebook, MySpace, Twitter, blogs, etc.) and on Membership Strategies. Luncheon speaker is R. Marc Johnson of the Sorenson Institute on "What's Happening in Virginia Politics." Surely a timely topic as we face the fall elections! Register before Friday, August 21, then contact Kathy Pickering for car-pool information. The registration form can also be accessed on the LWVVA website.
Wednesday, September 2, 2009	5:00 pm	Williamsburg Landing, Main Building	September Board Meeting.
Sunday, September 13, 2009	3 - 5:00 pm	Port Anne Clubhouse	Fall Kick-Off Event. Intended for both long-time and brand-new leaguers in the Williamsburg Area. Come to renew your friendships with 'old' league members and meet the new ones. This event will be a "Tea Party with Teeth" as we enjoy refreshments and discuss upcoming league events planned for the fall.
Tuesday, September 22, 2009	10:00 am	Home of Barbara Worthen (Powhatan Secondary)	Voter Service Coffee. To prepare for the October candidate forums; also discuss some of the current issues regarding Virginia voting laws and regulations, including where college students should register to vote.
Wednesday, October 7, 2009	5:00 pm	Williamsburg Landing, Main Building	October Board Meeting.
Thursday, October 8, 2009	7:00 pm	James City County Library, Toano	Candidates Night for WJC Board of Education, Powhatan District. The two candidates for the Williamsburg-James City County School Board from the Powhatan District of JCC will be featured in a Candidates Forum sponsored by our league. Who's running? Click here for details
Monday, October 12, 2009	8:00 pm	Richmond, Virginia	Gubernatorial debate sponsored by the LWVVA. The League of Women Voters in Virginia will present the candidates for governor in a wide-ranging debate on the various issues facing Virginia. Detailed information about the debate appears on the current homepage of the LWV of Virginia web site
Wednesday, October 14, 2009	7:00 pm	Williamsburg Regional Library, Scotland Street, Williamsburg	Candidates Night for 93rd District House of Delegates. The Republican and Democratic candidates for the 93rd House District will discuss the issues facing the district in the 2010 General Assembly. Sponsored by our league. Click here for details on the candidates
Thursday, October 22, 2009	7:00 pm	Williamsburg Regional Library, Scotland Street, Williamsburg	Candidates Night for the 64th District House of Delegates. The three candidates running for the 64th District will be featured in this discussion, also sponsored by our league. Who are the three?
Tuesday, November 3, 2009	6:00 am to 7:00 pm	Your Voting Precinct	General Election Day in Virginia. Polls open from 6:00 am to 7:00 pm. See the Elections Page for more information. And access the Virginia Candidates Voters Guide published by the LWV of Virginia.
Wednesday, November 4, 2009	5:00 pm	Williamsburg Landing, Main Building	November Board Meeting.
Tuesday, November 17, 2009	8:00 am	The Gazebo Restaurant, 409 Bypass Road, Williamsburg	LWVWA Fall Breakfast. Cathy Lewis, host of WHRO "Hearsay" and "What Matters", will speak to the league at a breakfast buffet. Cost, which includes drinks, tax and tip, will be $9.00 per person. Spouses and friends are welcome too! RSVP to Nancy Clarke or Valerie Nelson by November 13.
Wednesday, December 2, 2009	9:30 am to 3:00 pm	State Capitol, Richmond	Pre-Session of the Women's Legislative Roundtable. A preview from Virginia legislators of the 2010 session: What impact will the November election have on the league's legislative priorities? What impact will the economy have on the state's budget? Download and submit the registration form before November 23.
Wednesday, December 9, 2009	5:00 pm	Williamsburg Landing, Main Building (Studio 200 on the 2nd floor)	December Board Meeting. Note the date has been changed from the first week in December due to the Pre-session of the Women's Legislative Roundtable, also the location has been moved to Studio 200 on the 2nd floor of the Main Building
Wednesday, January 6, 2010	5:00 pm	Williamsburg Landing, Main Building	January, 2010 Board Meeting.
Sunday, January 10, 2010	5:00 - 7:00 pm	Williamsburg Landing, Main Building	Annual Holiday Party - "Hold onto the Season". 'Hold onto the Season' by greeting old friends and meeting new ones as we gather to celebrate the New Year with drinks and catered hors d'oeuvres (Cost is $5 per person) We hope more of our members and guests can come during January than in the busy month of December Please respond to Pat Janot or Kathy Pickering by January 7
Wednesday, January 13, 2010		State Capitol, Richmond	Virginia General Assembly convenes for 2010 session.
Wednesday, January 27, 2010	8:30 am	State Capitol, Richmond	League Day at the General Assembly. This is our Annual League Lobby Day, with the opportunity to view the General Assembly in session and lobby our Historic Triangle area legislators on our legislative priorities We also will attend the Women's Legislative Roundtable, sponsored by the LWVVA, which meets every Wednesday morning the Assembly is in session.
Tuesday, February 2, 2010	9:45 am	Williamsburg Regional Library, Scotland St, Williamsburg	Great Decisions - Opening Lecture for 2010 (Note: Great Decisions is now Sold Out !). Topic is the *"Global Financial Crisis,"* speaker is Prof. John Boschen, Mason School of Business, College of William and Mary. Refreshments starting at 9:45 am, lecture at 10:30
Wednesday, February 3, 2010	5:00 pm	Williamsburg Landing, Main Building	February, 2010 Board Meeting.
Tuesday, February 9, 2010	9:45 am	Williamsburg Regional Library, Scotland St, Williamsburg	Great Decisions. Topic is *"Peace Building,"* speaker is Dr. Harvey J. Langholtz from the College of William & Mary (Note change from original program). Refreshments starting at 9:45 am, lecture at 10:30
Tuesday, February 16, 2010	9:45 am	Williamsburg Regional Library, Scotland St, Williamsburg	Great Decisions. Topic is *"Russia/Neighbors,"* speaker is Prof. Corliss A. Tacosa, from the Political Science/Geography Dept of Old Dominion Unviersity Refreshments starting at 9:45 am, lecture at 10:30
Tuesday, February 23, 2010	9:45 am	Williamsburg Regional Library, Scotland St, Williamsburg	Great Decisions. Topic is "Globalized Crime,", speaker is a Special Agent from the Norfolk FBI Joint Terrorism Task Force (Note change from original schedule.) Refreshments at 9:45 am, lecture at 10:30
Tuesday, March 2, 2010	9:45 am	Williamsburg Regional Library, Scotland St, Williamsburg	Great Decisions. Topic is *"Special Envoys,"* speaker is Amb. James Bullington(Ret), U S Foreign Service (Note change from original schedule) Refreshments at 9:45 am, lecture at 10:30
Wednesday, March 3, 2010	5:00 pm	Williamsburg Landing, Main Building	March Board Meeting.
Tuesday, March 9, 2010	9:45 am	Williamsburg Regional Library, Scotland St, Williamsburg	Great Decisions. Topic is *"Preventing Genocide,"* speaker is Prof. Nancy Combs, Ph.D, Marshall Wythe School of Law, College of William and Mary Refreshments at 9:45 am, lecture at 10:30
Tuesday, March 16, 2010	9:45 am	Williamsburg Regional Library, Scotland St, Williamsburg	Great Decisions. Topic is *"US - China Security Relations,"* speaker is Daniel J. Kritenbrink, Director, Office of Chinese and Mongolian Affairs, U. S. Dept of State. (Note change of speaker from initial schedule.) Refreshments at 9:45 am, lecture at 10:30
Tuesday, March 23, 2010	9:45 am	Williamsburg Regional Library, Scotland St, Williamsburg	Great Decisions. Topic is *"The Persian Gulf,"* speaker is Amb. W. Nathaniel Howell, Ph D, Islamic & Persian Studies, University of Virginia Refreshments at 9:45 am, lecture at 10:30
Tuesday, April 6, 2010	10:00 a.m.	Williamsburg Regional Library, Scotland St, Williamsburg	Forum on the Proposed Surry Coal Plant: Yes? or No?. Two speakers will discuss the Proposed Coal Plant in Surry at Cypress Point. In support of the plant - David Hudgins, Old Dominion Electric Cooperative (ODEC) and the Association of Electric Cooperatives In opposition - Christine Llewellyn, MD, Director, Williamsburg Climate Action Network The public is welcome to attend and submit written questions. Moderated by Patricia Albert, Board Member of the LWV of the Williamsburg Area
Wednesday, April 7, 2010	5:00 pm	Williamsburg Landing, Main Building	April Board Meeting.
Tuesday, April 20, 2010	7:00 pm	City Council Chambers, Stryker Building, Williamsburg (Stryker is next to the Williamsburg Library)	Candidates Night for City Council in Williamsburg. League sponsored forum for the five candidates running for the city council in the May 4 election. Moderator will be Patricia Albert, LWVWA board member. First part of program will be questions from the moderator; the second part will be written questions from the audience.
Saturday, May 1, 2010	9:00 am - 3:00 pm	Lynchburg, Virginia	State Council Meeting. LWV of Virginia holds the state council for 2010 in Lynchburg. (Note: National Conventions of the LWV are held in even years; State Conventions in odd years. In lieu of a state convention in the odd years, the council convenes for one day.) Contact Kathy Pickering if you would like to attend!
Tuesday, May 4, 2010	6:00 am to 7:00 pm	Williamsburg	May 4 City Council Elections!. Voters in the City of Williamsburg will select two council members from a field of five candidates. VOTE!!
Wednesday, May 5, 2010	5:00 pm	Williamsburg Landing, Main Building	May board meeting.
Thursday, May 6, 2010	7:45 am to 4:30 pm	State Capitol, Richmond	A Day to Tour the Capitol. Join us for a tour of the Capitol Building and the Supreme Court in the morning and the Executive Mansion in the afternoon Lunch will be "dutch treat" at a Richmond restaurant Carpools will leave at 7:45 am from the Monticello Marketplace parking lot in the vicinity of TJ Maxx. This is for new members, 'old' members, plus friends, families, neighbors.
Wednesday, August 4, 2010	4:00 pm	Williamsburg Landing, Main Building	August Board Meeting.
Saturday, August 28, 2010	9:00 am	Crown Plaza Hampton Marina Hotel, Hampton	LWV VA Summer Workshops. Contact Kathy Pickering for more information. These are workshops for league members to provide the hands-on tools needed to more effectively run our local organizations. And this year, the workshops are in the Hampton Roads Area! This is the closest they have been to our league for several years.
Sunday, August 29, 2010	3:00 - 5:00 pm	William & Mary Alumni House	Anniversary Tea. Join us in celebrating the 90th Anniversary of the League of Women Voters in the US!. We welcome not only current members but any person who has ever been a member, thinking about membership, or supported league activities over the years. Reservations are due by August 20; contact Pat Janot, league board member.
Wednesday, September 1, 2010	4:00 pm	Williamsburg Landing, Main Building	September Board Meeting.
Monday, September 20, 2010	7:00 pm	Williamsburg Library Theater, Scotland Street, Williamsburg	Iron Jawed Angels. Bring your family, friends, neighbors to see the struggles women had to overcome to win the right to the vote!
Thursday, September 30, 2010	8:00 am	The Gazebo Restaurant, Bypass Road, Williamsburg	Fall Breakfast Meeting. Meet Nancy Rodrigues, Virginia Chief Officer of Elections. Her topic for the morning: "Behind the Curtain of Democracy". (Note: Reservations are due by September 25; contact Valerie Nelson.)
Wednesday, October 6, 2010	4:00 pm	Williamsburg Landing, Main Building	October Board Meeting.
Wednesday, October 13, 2010	7:00 pm	Williamsburg Library Theater, Scotland Street	Candidates Forum for First District Virginia. Meet the three candidates running for U.S. Representative from the First Virginia District: Rob Wittman (R), Krystal Ball (D), and Gail Parker (IG). Our moderator will pose questions to the candidates during the first part of the forum. Written questions from the audience will be asked in the second part Click here to see a map of the First District Note: This forum is being rebroadcast on JCC Channel 46 at 11:00 am and 6:00 pm starting October 21!
Monday, October 18, 2010-Friday, October 22, 2010	Various	William and Mary School of Law	2010 Women's Law Week. The Women's Law Society and the LWVWA join the law school in sponsoring a week long series of events recognizing women in the legal profession. Hear distinguished speakers, as well as several panel discussions. The public is invited; no registrations are required.
Thursday, October 21, 2010-Tuesday, November 2, 2010	11:00 am and 6:00 pm	Your tv tuned to James City County Channel 46	Rebroadcast of October 13 Candidate Forum. The Candidate Forum held on October 13 at 7:00 pm at the Williamsburg Regional Library included all three candidates for the First District Virginia. Sponsored by the LWV-WA, view it on TV!
Tuesday, November 2, 2010	6:00 am to 7:00 pm	Your voting precinct	General Election Day. Vote your choice for House of Representatives and the 3 Proposed Constitutional Amendments. Voters in James City County have additional choices - see the Elections Page for details.
Wednesday, November 3, 2010	4:00 pm	Williamsburg Landing, Main Building	November Board Meeting.
Wednesday, December 1, 2010	9:30 am - 3:00 pm	State Capitol Building, Richmond, Virginia	PreSession of the Women's Legislative Roundtable. A preview of the legislative proposals expected in the 2011 General Assembly will be discussed at the PreSession of the Women's Legislative Roundtable on December 1. Morning session, which runs until noon, will be an overview of the expected proposals. Location is the House Room 1 in the Capitol Addition. A luncheon will follow at 12:15 in Senate Room 3, which will offer more detail on specific legislation. Registration for the luncheon is required by November 19. Cost is $30. (No charge for morning session only.) Click here for the registration form and contact Kathy Pickering for car-pool information.
Friday, December 3, 2010	5:00 - 7:00 pm	Port Anne Clubhouse, Port Anne, Williamsburg	Our Holiday Party. Join us at the Port Anne Clubhouse in Williamsburg for a celebration of the Holiday Season! Enjoy wine and hors d'oeuvres - but first contact Pat Janot by December 1 to let her know you can join in. (Note there will be a $5 per person charge.)
Wednesday, January 5, 2011	4:00 pm	Williamsburg Landing, Main Building	January, 2011 Board Meeting.
Wednesday, January 19, 2011	8:30 am	The Capitol, Richmond, Virginia	First session of 2011 Women's Legislative Roundtable. Sponsored by the LWV - VA this forum meets for an hour every Wednesday morning the General Assembly is in session. Purpose is to educate us about the issues before the G.A., with legislators themselves leading some of the discussions. The Roundtable is nonpartisan and open to the public.
Wednesday, January 19, 2011	4:00 pm	Port Anne Clubhouse, Port Anne	LWV-Virginia State Program Planning. Which state league positions should be updated, or dropped? What new issues should be studied here in Virginia? Remember that we can only take official 'league' stands on those issues we have studied and adopted a position on. Please review the state positions on the state's web site. To access the site, click here. Come prepared to make your case. We need members' input! Light snacks and drinks will be provided.
Tuesday, February 1, 2011	9:45 am	Williamsburg Regional Library, Scotland St, Williamsburg	Great Decisions - Opening Lecture for 2011. Topic is "Ascendant Germany," speaker is Dr. Clay Clemens, Chancellor Professor of Government at the College of William and Mary. Refreshments starting at 9:45 am, lecture at 10:30
Wednesday, February 2, 2011	8:30am-noon	State Capitol, Richmond	League Day at the General Assembly. Join other LWV - VA members to attend the Women's Legislative Roundtable at the Capitol at 8:30 am. Then meet with local legislators to discuss the General Assembly Session and lobby for support of the league's priority issues. At noon, observe the day's opening session of the House of Delegates or Senate. Contact Kathy Pickering or Barb Worthen to join a carpool. This is your opportunity to see the state government 'up close and personal.'
Wednesday, February 2, 2011	4:00 pm	Williamsburg Landing, Main Building	February, 2011 Board Meeting.
Tuesday, February 8, 2011	9:45 am	Williamsburg Regional Library, Scotland St, Williamsburg	Great Decisions. Topic is "U.S.National Security: 10 Years after 9/11," speaker is General Anthony Zinni, United States Marine Corps, (Ret.) Refreshments starting at 9:45 am, lecture at 10:30
Tuesday, February 15, 2011	9:45 am	Williamsburg Regional Library, Scotland St, Williamsburg	Great Decisions. Topic is "Global Governance," speaker is Dr. Michael J. Tierney, Hylton Professor of Government and International Relations at the College of William and Mary. Refreshments starting at 9:45 am, lecture at 10:30
Tuesday, February 22, 2011	9:45 am	Williamsburg Regional Library, Scotland St, Williamsburg	Great Decisions. Topic is "Crisis in the Caucasus," speaker is Dr. Allen Lynch, Director, Center for Russian and East European Studies at the University of Virginia. Refreshments starting at 9:45 am, lecture at 10:30
Tuesday, March 1, 2011	9:45 am	Williamsburg Regional Library, Scotland St, Williamsburg	Great Decisions. Topic is "Rebuilding Haiti," speaker is Reginald Gordon, CEO, Richmond Chapter of the American Red Cross. Refreshments starting at 9:45 am, lecture at 10:30
Wednesday, March 2, 2011	4:00 pm	Williamsburg Landing, Main Building	March Board Meeting.
Tuesday, March 8, 2011	9:45 am	Williamsburg Regional Library, Scotland St, Williamsburg	Great Decisions. Topic is "Sanctions and Nonproliferation," speaker is Dr. Amy Oakes, Asst. Professor of Government at the College of William and Mary. Refreshments starting at 9:45 am, lecture at 10:30
Tuesday, March 15, 2011	9:45 am	Williamsburg Regional Library, Scotland St, Williamsburg	Great Decisions. Topic is "Horn of Africa," speaker is Dr. David H. Shinn., Former Ambassador to Ethiopia. Refreshments starting at 9:45 am, lecture at 10:30
Tuesday, March 22, 2011	9:45 am	Williamsburg Regional Library, Scotland St, Williamsburg	Great Decisions. Topic is "Responding to the Financial Crisis," speaker is John J. Merrick, Jr., Associate Professor of Business, Mason School of Business at the College of William and Mary. Refreshments starting at 9:45 am, lecture at 10:30
Wednesday, May 4, 2011	4:00 pm	Williamsburg Landing, Main Building	May Board Meeting.
Wednesday, June 1, 2011	5:00 pm - 7:00 pm	Port Anne Clubhouse, Port Anne Community, Williamsburg	2011 Annual Meeting. Join us for the 2011 Annual Meeting! Enjoy the wine and hors d'oeuvres, in addition to the program. Price is $10. per person, with RSVP to Pat Janot by phone or at league@lwvwilliamsburg.org. We welcome as our speaker Jeanne Zeidler, former mayor of the City of Williamsburg.
Tuesday, June 14, 2011	4:00 pm	Colonial Williamsburg	Naturalization Ceremony for new U.S. Citizens. The league will be there to register the new voters right after they become citizens!
Monday, June 27, 2011	5:00 pm	Port Anne Clubhouse, Port Anne Community, Williamsburg	Board Planning Meeting for 2011-2012. Board members to plan the new fiscal year events and activities.
Wednesday, August 3, 2011	4:00 pm	Williamsburg Landing, Main Building	August Board Meeting.
Wednesday, September 7, 2011	4:00 pm	Williamsburg Landing, Main Building	September Board Meeting.
Saturday, September 17, 2011	9:00 am - 3:30 pm	DoubleTree Hotel at the Richmond Airport	LWV - VA Workshops. Training sessions for league leaders and members, plus opportunities for net-working with other league members. Click here for the Registration Form (due date is Sept. 5.) Contact Kathy Pickering to carpool.
Wednesday, September 21, 2011	5:00 - 7:00 pm	Port Anne Clubhouse, Port Anne Community, Williamsburg	Fall Members Reception. Join us to greet new and 'old' members of the league as we begin the Fall season. Hear our plans for the year, including preparations for the upcoming Virginia General Election on November 8
Wednesday, October 5, 2011	4:00 pm	Williamsburg Landing, Main Building	October Board Meeting.
Wednesday, October 19, 2011	7:00 pm	Williamsburg Library, 515 Scotland Street, Williamsburg	Candidates Forum for the Virginia Senate District One. Features John Miller (D) (Incumbent) and challenger Mickey Chohany (R). Bring your written questions for the candidates! Note that many voters in the Williamsburg area have been redistricted! For help finding your new precinct and polling place, see the Election Information page.
Thursday, October 20, 2011	7:00 pm	James City County Library, 7770 Croaker Road (Route 607), Toano	Candidates Forum for James City County Board of Supervisors, Roberts District. John McGlennon (D)(current supervisor in the Jamestown District, who was redistricted to Roberts) and challenger Jack Fraley (R)
Wednesday, October 26, 2011	7:00 pm	James City County Library, 7770 Croaker Road (Route 607), Toano	Candidates Forum for James City County Board of Supervisors, Berkelely District. Mary Jones (R)(Incumbent) and challenger Carlton Stockton (D) Bring your written questions for the candidates!
Thursday, October 27, 2011	7:00 pm	Williamsburg Library, 515 Scotland Steet, Williamsburg	Candidates Forum for 93rd District, House of Delegates. Robin Abbott (D) (Incumbent) and challenger Mike Watson (R) Note that the 93rd District includes both precincts in the City of Williamsburg, the Roberts District and Jamestown A precinct in James City County and the Kiln Creek precinct in York County.
Wednesday, November 2, 2011	4:00 pm	Williamsburg Landing, Main Building	November Board Meeting.
Tuesday, November 8, 2011	6:00 am - 7:00 pm	Your Polling Place!	November General Election. You may be voting in a new polling location due to the 2011 redistricting!! See the Election Information page on this web site for help in finding your new location.
Tuesday, November 15, 2011	8:00 am	Capitol Pancake & Waffle House, Capitol Landing Road, Williamsburg	Fall Breakfast Meeting. What can we conclude from the November 8 General Elections? How should we view the 2012 election cycle? Review these questions with journalist Gordon Morse of the Daily Press.
Friday, December 2, 2011	5:00 pm - 7:00 pm	The Morningside of Williamsburg, 440 McLaws Circle (Take Route 60 East toward Busch Gardens. At the SunTrust Bank, turn into McLaws Circle and go just beyond the Whaling Company restaurant)	2011 Holiday Party. Let's usher in the Holiday Season with League friends and their spouses! This is always a favorite event for LWVWA (Please bring a $5.00 donation per person toward the wine and refreshments.) RSVP by November 30 to Shirley Smith
Thursday, December 8, 2011	8:30 pm - noon	The Capitol and General Assembly Buildings, Richmond	Pre-session of the Women's Legislative Roundtable. The annual preview of the 2012 legislative session of the General Assembly. How will be the 2011 elections impact the 2012 General Assembly? What will be the most important items to be discussed at the G.A.? Sponsored by the LWV - VA. Hear speakers from both parties, as well as from various other groups. Luncheon at noon. (Date of this event has been moved from Wednesday, 12/7 to Thursday, 12/8)

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