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LWV Broward County VOTER 65(2) March 2016

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P e The League of Women Voters of Broward County celebrates Women this month for their contributions, efforts and victories. Whether seeking the presidential nomination,

themselves and each other to have an important voice in society. And our LWVBC continues to be an important part of this legacy, promoting change through leadership, action and the power of the vote.

LWVBC Action Chair, Ghazala Salam, will be inducted into the Broward County for her outstanding contributions

progress and freedom in Broward County. Through education, advocacy, and leadership, Ghazala has worked tirelessly to advance acceptance and opportunities for Muslim women and all women in our community.

LWVBC is also empowering Broward citizens through our record number of Voter Registration Drives and presentations-‐-‐registering and informing citizens as we prepare for the closed Presidential Preference Primary on March 15th. During our joint Voter Registration Drive with LWV of Miami and Channel 10, Laura Simon and her volunteers registered over a hundred citizens and informed even more with several TV spots throughout the day! Carol Smith, Margery Marcus, and Janie Koszoru have been speaking to various groups on topics of great interest to our electorate.

County Line with Frank Loconto on cable TV, where he interviews me -‐ Jocelyn Carter-‐Miller, LWVBC President -‐ and Brenda Snipes, Broward Supervisor of Elections about upcoming elections, voter registration, redistricting and LWVBC efforts to engage and inform voters.

Also this month, LWVBC is holding its first on March 22nd to celebrate Women. Shaheewa Gelin, (Continued on Page 2)

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Save the Date

Saturday, April 16, 2016

555 NW 62nd St, Fort Lauderdale (See Page 8 for details)



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(Continued from Page 1) LWVBC Vice President, has selected three high-‐powered women -‐ Pamela Goodman (LWVFL President and Former Limited CEO), Bertha Henry (Broward County Administrator), and Josie Bacallao (CEO of Hispanic Unity of Florida) -‐ to share their insights and experiwine and meaningful conversations at this Forum in the Broward Main County Library Auditorium.

Finally, save the date-‐-‐April 16th-‐-‐for our Annual LWVBC Meeting and Luncheon. John Kent and Donna Meyers are

opportunity to have your voice heard as we develop the programs for the upcoming year, meet fellow LWVBC members and have fun.

Looking forward to sharing Women with you this month!

Regards,

Jocelyn Jocelyn Carter-‐Miller, LWVBC President

Congratulations to Ghazala Salam, LWVBC Board Member and Action Chair, who will be inducted into the during its 25th anniversary celebration. Sponsored by the Coalition, The Hall of Fame honors inspirational women who have greatly contributed to our society and the advancement of women in the community.

In addition to her role with LWVBC, Salam serves as director of community and government relations for the Council on American Islamic Relations Florida Inc., a nonprofit that defends the civil liberties of all Americans.

Salam, a resident of Weston, also is currently the chair of the Broward Commission on the Status of Women.

Ghazala is the founder and president of the American Muslim Democratic Caucus of Florida. She currently serves on the Human Relations Committee of the Broward County School Board and is a Leadership Advisory Committee member with Women United Forward (WUF). For the past four years, she has chaired the Day of Dignity events in South Florida, working with over 40 South Florida community and faith-‐based organizations to provide health and human services to over 500 marginalized and homeless individuals and families.

Also being inducted at the March 13 event are Felicia M. Brunson, Kathleen Ireland, Beth Lerner and Sharetta Remikie. Christina Disbrow is being honored as a Rising Star.

Date: Sunday, March 13 Time: 5:00 p.m. reception; 5:30 p.m. dinner and ceremony Place: Deer Creek Country Club -‐ 2801 Country Club Boulevard, Deerfield Beach LWBBC will have a table: Contact Shaheewa Gelin for ticket information [email protected]



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Voters Service

In order to register voters, the LWVFL requires that you are certified. The online certification is easy simply read the tutorial and complete a 10 question quiz. The LWVBC goal is to have 50% of membership qualified.

Go to: http://thefloridavoter.org Click on MEMBERS, follow directions for Voter

Registration and take the quiz. Email Laura Simon when you pass the test. If you have

any questions, contact Laura Simon (954-‐430-‐5234; [email protected])

Voters Service had registration tables at 13 events this month. Thanks to Forum Moderator Joanne Aye; Speakers: Jocelyn Carter-‐Miller, Scherry Donato, Betty Gambino, Janie Koszoru, Margery Marcus, Gloria Reinhardt, Carol Smith, and Voter Registration Volunteers: Nora Ayala, Barbara Beahan, Linda Bloomfield, Jocelyn Carter-‐Miller, Diane Diaz, Scherry Donato, Diane Fettrow, Betty Gambino, Elayne Garver, Shaheewa Gelin, Bradette Jepsen, Marjory Marcus, Ron Marcus, Susan Mattes, Bart Meyers, Donna Meyers, Julie Morrill, Ghazala Salam, Joyce Salomon, Laura Simon, John Simon, Dick Smith, Carol Smith

Voters Service Activities: Jan. 31: Delta Sigma Legacy Luncheon Feb. 3: CANA Meeting Hagen Park Feb. 4: Garden Plaza at Inverrary Lunch and Learn Feb. 4: AARP program at Kings Point Feb. 4: American Muslim Democratic Caucus Feb. 6: Coral Springs Family Fun Day. Feb. 6: Nova Pharmacy School Community Fest Feb. 10: Channel 10, LWV Miami Dade and LWVBC Voter

Registration Drive. Special thanks to Alpha Partners Ruby Fitzgerald, Odessa Bennett, and Veronica Phillips. The event was organized by LWV Miami-‐Dade member Lourdes Diaz. Neki Mohan reported from the site all day.

Feb. 10: SOE Neighborhood Partnership Feb. 12: Sun Serve Lunch Art Serve Feb. 22: Woodmont Community Association Feb. 25: Florida Association of Senior Centers Feb. 25: Candidate Forum, Lauderdale-‐by-‐the Sea Feb. 25: Wilton Manors East Neighborhood Association Feb. 29: Life Long Learning Institute Nova University

Upcoming Voter Registration Events (Volunteers Needed) March 5: Know Your Rights Forum Reddick Bar Association/Urban League, 10 am, New Mount Olive

Baptist Church, Ft. Lauderdale March 17: Florida Votes, 1 pm, Main Library, Ft. Lauderdale. March 22: Women in Leadership Forum, 5-‐7 pm, Main Library Auditorium, Ft. Lauderdale March 23: Impact Broward, 12 pm, 4701 NW 33rd Ave #1, Fort Lauderdale.

Barbara Beahan and Margery Marcus at Coral Springs Family Fun Day

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Presidential Primary March 15 Republican Candidates: Jeb Bush, Ben Carson, Chris Christie, Ted Cruz, Carly Fiorina, Jim Gilmore, Lindsay Graham, Mike Huckabee, John R. Kasich, Paul Rand, Marco Rubio, Rick Santorum, Donald Trump Democratic Candidates: Hillary Clinton, Martin O Malley, Bernie Sanders (although some candidates have suspended their campaigns, they will still be on the ballot)

March 15 Municipal Elections (All Voters)

Town of Davie: District 4: Marlon Luis and John Town of Hillsboro Beach: Commission Seat: Richard Maggiore and Troy Link; Commission Seat:

Irene Kirdahy and Don Taggart; Charter Amendment to permanently hire a Town Manager Town of Lauderdale-‐by-‐the Sea: Mayor: Scot Sasser and James Pady; Commission Seat: Yann

Brandt and Alfred Oldaker City of Pembroke Pines: District 2: Jay Schwartz, Jack McCluskey and ; District

3: Iris Siple, Ryan Greenberg and Christopher Ziade

Make sure your Voter Registration is up to date with your current address and signature. There are three ways to VOTE: Early Voting at any one of 20 Broward locations. March 5 -‐ March 13 -‐ 9:00 am to 7:00 pm. Vote by Mail: Call 954-‐357-‐7055 for ballot with postage pre-‐paid return envelope. Election Day, March 15, at your assigned polling place -‐ 7:00 am to 7:00 pm.

Early Voting Sites: (Collection Sites for hand-‐delivered Vote-‐by-‐Mail ballots marked with *) o African American Research Library, 2650 Sistrunk Blvd., Ft. Lauderdale * o Coral Ridge Mall, 3200 N. Federal Hwy, Ft. Lauderdale * o Davie/Cooper City Branch Library, 4600 SW 82nd Ave, Davie o Oveta McKeithen Recreational Complex, 445 SW 2 Street, Deerfield Beach * o Emma Lou Olson Civic Center, 1801 NE 6th St., Pompano Beach * o Ft. Lauderdale Branch Library/Art Serve, 1350 E. Sunrise Blvd, Ft. Lauderdale o Hallandale Beach Cultural Community Center, 410 SE 3rd St., Hallandale Beach o Hollywood Branch Library, 2600 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood * o Miramar Library, 2050 Civic Center Place, Miramar * o N. Regional Library/BC, 1100 Coconut Creek Blvd., Coconut. Creek * o NW Regional Library, 3151 University Dr., Coral Springs * o Parkland YMCA, 10559 Trails End, Parkland o SOE at Lauderhill Mall, 1515 NW 40th Ave., Lauderhill * o SOE at E. Pat Larkins, 520 Martin Luther King Blvd., Pompano Beach * o SW Regional Library, 16835 Sheridan St., Pembroke Pines * o Sunrise Senior Center, 10650 W. Oakland Park Blvd., Sunrise o Tamarac Branch Library, 8701 W. Commercial Blvd, Tamarac * o Weston Branch Library, 4205 Bonaventure Blvd., Weston o West Regional Library, 8601 W. Broward Blvd., Plantation o Wilton Manors City Hall, 2020 Wilton Dr., Wilton Manors



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Find Presidential Information on VOTE411.ORG Go to www.vote411.org and enter your address to find information on all candidates who will appear on the Presidential Primary ballot. All qualified presidential candidates were invited to provide biographical information and responses to five

dates answer or withdraw from the race, and/or as candidates update their answers.

Remember to tell all your out-‐of-‐state friends and relatives about VOTE411 because information about presidential candidates is available in all states prior to their primaries/caucuses for access 24/7 by the public.

VOTE411 is a work in progress throughout election season. Check back frequently to find information on candidates running for local offices after qualifying dates in May and June.

Got a question you would like to ask candidates or a question about VOTE411? Contact Jane Gross at 954.791.0387.

Voter Turnout: Turn-‐offs and Turn-‐ons

With more people eligible to vote and voter registration think that the percentage of Americans showing up at the polls would be higher than In fact, between the 1960s and the 1990s, there was a steady drop in voter turnout, defined as the percentage of the voting age population that voted in a given election. Turnout rebounded a bit in 2000, when over 50 percent voted. And in 2004 and 2008, the upturns were even sharper, as more than 55.5 percent of the voting age population went to the polls in 2004 and 57.1 percent in 2008. In 2012 it decreased to 54.9 percent. The increase in turnout among young Americans was especially noticeable. Nearly five million more people ages 18 to 29 voted in 2004 than in 2000, representing an increase from 40 to 49 percent with 2008 increasing to 51 percent. In 2012 it decreased to 45 percent.

Turning Things Around:

How to Increase Voter Turnout There are a number of possible remedies to the decreasing voter turnout in the United States. Nine states have adopted election-‐day registration, which means citizens can go to their polling place or county courthouse, register, and vote all at one time. These states generally rank among those with the highest turnout in the nation. In 2012, they had a voter turnout 10 percent higher than other states. Allowing people to vote at times and places other than the traditional Election Day visit to the polling station generally helps turnout. Thirty-‐two states currently do this. research, the degree to which people feel that the outcome of an election will affect them and their families has a lot to do with whether or not they vote. In other words, people need information that

at work, in their communities, and in their homes. Yet another way to increase voter turnout is for citizens to become involved in encouraging friends, family members, and coworkers to vote. A country where just over half the voting-‐age population is counted on Election Day clearly can and should do a better job of involving citizens in our democratic process.

Reprinted from Electing the President a Guide to the Election Process (www.lwv.org)

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Women In Leadership Forum was organized by LWVBC Vice

President, Shaheewa Jarrett Gelin Volunteers needed: Please contact Shaheewa Jarrett Gelin if you can help with this event.

[email protected]

March 5 and March 22 Support the League and Join Fellow Members at

Two Exciting Events

Know Your Rights Forum was developed by members of

Broward Vote, a Get Out the Vote Coalition initiated by LWVBC

Know Your Rights Forum

The Community Wants To Know!

Please join us as we address numerous criminal justice issues that affect our

community.

Moderated by Suzette Speaks

Panelists include Sheriff: Scott Israel

State Attorney: Michael J. Satz Public Defender: Howard Finkelstein NAACP President: Marshal Ellison

Judge: Elijah Williams Attorney of Corey Jones Family: Skinner Louis

ACLU Attorney: Barry Butin and other community leaders!

Be prepared for an engaging and empowering conversation

March 5, 2016 10 am to 1 pm

The New Mount Olive Baptist Church 400 NW 9th Ave. Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311

Month: Celebrate with Us!

Bertha Henry Broward County Administrator

Josie Bacallao CEO of Hispanic Unity of Florida

Pamela Goodman President LWV Florida Former CEO of Limited Express

Bertha Henry Broward County Administrator Josie Bacallao CEO of Hispanic Unit of Florida Pamela Goodman President LWV Florida Former CEO of Limited Express



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You are cordially invited to ANNUAL MEETING

Saturday, April 16, 2016 Sheraton Suites

555 NW 62nd Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL

10:00 a.m. Registration and Business Meeting

12:00 noon Luncheon

Ticket-‐‑ $35.00 Check and menu selection must be received by April 9th

Name _____________________________________________ Phone ____________________ Select one ________ Beef sliced sirloin ________ Salmon herb roasted with capers and lemon ________ Chicken breast -‐‑ sundried tomato and boursin cream sauce Mail check and menu selection to: League of Women Voters of Broward County PO Box 15952 Plantation, FL 33318-‐‑5952

For more information contact Donna Meyers: 954-‐‑600-‐‑4563 [email protected]



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As the Election season gears up, League members were busy. Voters Service volunteers registered voters at 13 venues including a full day event with LWV Miami Dade and Chanel 10 News. The Board of Directors hosted an Open House inviting members to join a committee and get more involved. League president Jocelyn Carter-‐Miller was a guest presenter at the Delta Sigma Theta Founders Day celebration and appeared on the County Line cable program.

Top Left: Local 10 news covers registration event; Laura Simon Left Center: Donna Meyers and Carol Smith at Coral Springs Family Fun Day Bottom Left: Jocelyn Carter-‐Miller and Shaheewa Gelin at Delta Sigma Theta event Above: Maggie Davidson and Ghazala Salam at Open House Left: Harriet Mathis and Shaheewa Gelin at Open House

League Members Out and About



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Education Margery Marcus [email protected]

In collaboration with Carol Smith, Janie Koszoru developed a presentation for the Florida Association of Senior Centers which explained the election and legislative processes, and was presented by Carol, Margery Marcus, and Gloria Reinhardt February 25 in

How to be an Effective Advocate. Margery and Janie presented Florida Votes Life Long Learning Institute last month.

Voters Service Laura Simon [email protected]

Voter Registration Events: Mar. 5: Reddick Bar Assoc., 10 am, Ft. Lauderdale Mar. 17: Florida Votes, 1 pm, Ft. Lauderdale Mar. 22: Women in Leadership Forum, 5 pm, Ft. Lauderdale Mar. 23: Impact Broward, 12 pm, Fort Lauderdale

Membership Data Base Scherry Donato [email protected]

New Members this year: 29 Total Active Members: 105 Welcome New Members Barbara Sharief Miramar James Jones Hialeah Rocio Ramirez Margate

Speakers Bureau Carol Smith [email protected]

Mar. 17: Florida Votes: Margery Marcus and Janie Koszoru; 1 pm, Main Library, Ft. Lauderdale Mar. 23: Voting Matters: Margery Marcus

We are scheduling talks on the Ballot Issues which will be on the November 8th Election ballot. There are two Citizen Initiatives and the possibility of other issues from the Florida Legislature and local municipalities. If you would like to schedule a speaker, contact Carol Smith. The League of Women Voters is your source for nonpartisan voter Information.

Fundraising Betty Gambino Bettyboop9132001@ yahoo.com

Please ask local merchants you patronize to consider donating a service or item for a fundraising raffle at our Annual Meeting.

Membership Outreach Nora Ayala [email protected]

The February 20th Open House was not only highly informative but also fun. Members who brought a friend were able to participate in a raffle and win gift certificates to enjoy an evening together.

Hot Topics Donna Meyers [email protected]

A debate watching event in partnership with Broward College faculty members is being planned. The event will explore the social and psychological aspects of a candidate presentation and style.

Committee Reports



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Date Event Sunday March 13 5 pm

Deer Creek Country Club 2801 Country Club Blvd. Deerfield Beach, FL

Saturday March 19 9:30 am

Board of Directors Meeting LWVBC Office 5101 NW 21st Avenue, Suite 450 Fort Lauderdale, FL

Tuesday March 22 5 -‐‑7 pm

Women in Leadership Forum Broward County Main Library Auditorium 100 S Andrews Ave. Fort Lauderdale, FL

Saturday April 16 10 am

Annual Meeting Sheraton Suites Cypress Creek 555 NW 62nd Street Fort Lauderdale, FL

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BOARD MEMBERS Jocelyn Carter-‐Miller President 954-‐464-‐5512 [email protected] Shaheewa Jarrett Gelin Vice President 305-‐495-‐8252 [email protected] Elayne Garver Secretary 954-‐471-‐1355 [email protected] John Kent Treasurer 954-‐632-‐5301 [email protected] Barbara Beahan Director 954-‐753-‐4779 [email protected] Kamalie Belizaire Director [email protected] Scherry Donato Director 240-‐603-‐7711 [email protected] Betty Gambino Director 954-‐849-‐8568 [email protected] Jane Koszoru Director 954-‐895-‐4150 [email protected] Margery Marcus Director 954-‐464-‐4165 [email protected] Harriet Mathis Director 954-‐563-‐3685 [email protected] Donna Meyers Director 954-‐600-‐4563 [email protected] Laura Simon Director 954-‐430-‐5234 [email protected] COMMITTEE CHAIRS

Ghazala Salam Action 954-‐385-‐7834 [email protected] Shaheewa Jarrett Gelin Community

Outreach 305-‐495-‐8252 [email protected]

Scherry Donato Membership Database

240-‐603-‐7711 [email protected]

Nora Ayala Membership Outreach

954-‐547-‐1473 [email protected]

Harriet Mathis Public Relations 954-‐563-‐3685 [email protected] Carol Smith Margery Marcus

Speakers Bureau

954-‐341-‐9221 954-‐646-‐4165

[email protected] [email protected]

Janie Koszoru Voter Editor 954-‐895-‐4150 [email protected] Laura Simon Voter Services 954-‐430-‐5234 [email protected] Bonnie Gross Webmaster 302-‐521-‐7741 [email protected] Betty Gambino Fundraising 954-‐849-‐8568 [email protected] Margery Marcus Education 954-‐646-‐4165 [email protected] Donna Meyers Hot Topics 954-‐600-‐4563 [email protected] Harriet Mathis Voter Turnout

Taskforce 954-‐563-‐3685 [email protected]

Jane Gross VOTE411/WRY 954-‐791-‐0387 [email protected]



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