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Details of upcoming Kent League events and activities

Here is what's new as of February 2010:

Judge Barbara Watson to Speak at March 20 Membership Event 'Conversations with Women in Public Service'

LWVO Phonathon Under Way

Photos from 2010 Reception for Elected Officials

Here is what's new as of November 2009:

Directory of Regionalism Acronyms

Judge Barbara Watson to Speak at March 20 Membership Event 'Conversations with Women in Public Service'

The Honorable Barbara Watson, retired judge of the Portage County Municipal Court, will be the guest speaker at League's annual membership event on Saturday, March 20.
The topic for the annual social event is "Conversations with Women in Public Service Series." The topic was chosen because of the distinguished local speakers who have presented at League membership meetings, including State Representative Kathleen Chandler, Portage County Auditor Janet Esposito and former Kent State University President Carol Cartwright.
We will gather from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the home of Karen Fuller, 1431 River Edge Blvd, Kent. This is a perfect opportunity for prospective members to be introduced to the League and for existing members to reconnect with friends and meet new ones. The refreshments are always outstanding! Members, especially those new to the organization, are encouraged to attend.
Judge Watson, who has been a League member for more than 30 years, will discuss insights and share stories from her 20 years on the bench.
Judge Watson has a master's degree in English and taught high school English before receiving her law degree from the University of Akron Law School. She is a member of the Kent United Church of Christ and the Kent Environmental Council. She is a member of the Portage County and Ohio bar associations as well as the Ohio Association of Municipal and County Judges, for which she served as a trustee. She is a recipient of the Coleman Professional Services' Distinguished Service Award.
A Kent resident, she is married to Dr. Walter Watson, a director emeritus of the Kent State University School of Music. Her daughter, a resident of Boston, has just joined the League.
Members are asked to send names and mailing addresses of prospective members as soon as possible to Chris Schjeldahl at chrisschj@ameritech.net or 330-673-8358, or to Stacy Yaniglos at ssyoptomxtra@yahoo.com or 330-678-5664.
Members are also asked to rsvp to Chris or Stacy.
To print a meeting invitation, click here.

LWVO Phonathon Under Way
To print a copy of the LWVO Phonathon contribution form, click here.

Photos from 2010 Reception for Elected Officials

For photos of the League's 2010 reception for elected officials,click here

Getting Ready for Regionalsim: A Directory of Acronyms

Regionalism is a complex topic and one that comes with lots of acronyms. If you want to know these acronyms mean, click here.

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