VOTERCOLLIER COUNTY

League of Women Voters of Collier County VOL. 20, NO.7 MARCH 1995

GENERAL MEETING: MONDA~ MARCH 20, 1995

NORRIS ROOM, THE DEPOT

10:45 a.m. Lively League Issue:

Collier County's Library System: Where is it heading?

Speaker: John VII. Jones, Director of Libraries

12:00 noon Buffet Lunch

12:30 p.m. Program:

The United Nations at 50 Years

Speakers: Ermil Stohler, Social Studies and American History Teachet;

Barron Collier High School

Pascal Dupuy Senior; Barron Collier High School

Brian Berryman, Freshman, Barron Collier High School

For Noon.lunch reservations ($9.00 for lunch andprogram), please call Pat Scudder,775-9278, or the League Office, 263-4656, by Thursday, March 16. The public is

welcome. The price for attending the program only is $3.00for nonmembers;reservations are not necessary ifyou plan to attend only the program.

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President's MessageAs everyone knows who has been caught intraffic, stood in restaurant lines, or entertainedhouse guests, the season is in full swing. Withall that is going on in our lives, finding timefor League business is sometimes difficult.The question might be, "Why do it at all?"

Aside from the obvious response ofwanting tocontribute to good government, I like thecomment I heard recently from a long-timeLeague member: "I just love the League; itkeeps your mind from turning to mush."

Attend a stimulating committee meeting,write a good letter to your legislator advocat­ing a League position, or make a well orga­nized presentation to the Board of CountyCommissioners and you'll know what thismember meant. Ifasked to take on a job, say"Yes": excercising that gray matter betweenthe ears just feels good.

Case in point: Our General Meeting onindigent health care was an excellent workout.Three speakers outlined the problem ofpro­viding hospital care to those in our area whocannot afford the treatment they need. Thankyou Ann Campbell and committee members.

Another case in point: Our Know YourCounty Government progTam teaches highschool students how local governmentoperates. Organizing six sessions that interestand stimulate this age group is a real chal­lenge for any couch potato.

Even mind athletes have to relax once in awhile, however, so circle April 5 (note changein date) for our Anniversary Celebration.This is a time to look back on LWVUS's 75years mid LWVCC's 20 years ofadv~.Plan to share memories ofoUl past whileanticipating the challenges of the future.

Kathleen

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March 20 General Meeting:

Participants in modelU.N. conference lookat world problemsThe United Nations is 50 years old this year andcommerations are being planned worldwide. To keepour League up to date on this world forum, partici­pants at a model U.N. conference will address ourGeneral Meeting at 12:30 p..m., Monday, March 20.

High school students from Collier, Lee, Charlotte,Hendry and Glades counties were part ofa simulatedU.N. conference on Feb. 24-25 in Naples. Theconference was an outreach project of the NaplesCouncil on World Affairs, under the direction ofLeague member Sloane Robbins.

Acting as delegates from 35 member nations, thestudents debated, negotiated and drew up resolutionson such issues as disarmament and internationalsecurity, economics, social and humanitarianmatters, and decolonization problems.

Ermil Stohler, social studies and American historyteacher at Barron Collier High School, served ascoach of the Collier team. He and two of his studentswho participated in the conference will discuss SOIneof the issues and decisions reached.

Stohler has received numerous awards includingTeacher ofthe Year in 1985 and Outstanding SocialStudies Teacher, 1986-87.

Elinor Bedell, Internt:ltional Relations Chair

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CornlTlittees in .Action

J ustice Committee. In February we met withRuss Howland, new commander of SheriffHunter's D.R.I.L.L. Academy, a military style

"boot camp" facility for young offenders. Scheduledto open in August, it will be located at theImmokalee jail complex. Initially it will house upto 30 male recmits, ages 13-17, who have commit­ted either nonviolent 2nd degree felonies such ascar theft, breaking and entering, dmg sales orburglary, or repeated misdemeanors.

Commander Howland said that the goal of theprogram is to "reduce juvenile crime by trainingknown offenders in the use of mental and physicalself-discipline to deter further criminal activity."He outlined a rigorous program ofinspections,school, drill, and study ball, beginning at 5:30 a.m.In noting that the recruits will be incarcerated forfour to six months before release, he emphasizedthat a strong follow-up after care component wasessential to the success of the program. This 'willinvolve drill instructors in ongoing contact and

All League members are invited and encouraged to attend any and all committee meetings. Thesemeetings are the best way to meet newfriends andparticipate in what League is all about.

Local Government Committee. At our EdUCatiOn Committee. We have begun theFebruary meeting we discussed program evaluation ofBlueprint 2000 in Collierpriorities for 1995-96, deciding to continue County. This is Florida's plan for improving

our existing program with three modifications: education throughout the state. Committee members.(1) added tlStUdy the impact on Collier County will be conducting interviews at the elementary,govemment ofFlorida Statute Chap. 190" which middle school, high school and central administra-allows Community Development Districts to tive levels.become separate cities; Our next meeting will be at 4 p.m., Wednesday,(2) modified our Growth Management position to March 22, in the League Office. We will discussParticipate in the current review of the Growth Blueprint 2000 with Claudia Simmons, presidentManagement and Comprehensive Plans for Collier of the Collier County Education Association andCounty and the City ofNaples; and League member, who will give us her analysis from(3) modified our position on annexation and/or the teacher's perspective.incorporation to one ofmonitoring. These priorities New members are welcome; please join us.will be reviewed at the March Board meeting.

Kathleen Siebodnik, acting chair (775-3491)Pelican Bay: At press time, no decision had yetbeen made on our League's position.

Growth Management Plan Review: The Leaguespoke at the Board of County Commissioners(BCC) requesting that the BCC ensure that effortsbe taken to maximize the opportunities for thepublic to participate in the review process. We alsostated that the League was involved in drafting theoriginal plans and would like to be involved in itsreview. Anyone Wishing to apply for the Citizen sAdvisory Committee on this review should send aletter and resume to Stan LitsiDger, GrowthManagement Chief, at 2800 N. Horseshoe Dr.,Naples, FL 33962 by March 17, 1995. Let us knowifyou apply.

Department of Revenue: Kathleen Siebodnikappeared before the BBC to state our continuedsupport ofthis proposed new department, citingcost savings by consolidating staff and a system toaccommodate the more complex revenue sourcesenvisioned for the future.

Chris Straton, co-chair (597-8849)

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Justice Committee (com.)

help for the juvenile and his family, if any, so thathe can make better decisions about returning to thesame environment which led to the original deviantbehavior.

The state will fund the major portion of the acad­emy cost of$1.17 million for first-year construction,start up and programs. The County Commission hasauthorized about $400,000. Collier County schoolswill provide two teachers and two aides, withemphasis on vocational schooling.

The plan calls for counseling and psychologicalservices to be provided and a team approachinvolving the drill instructors and teachers as theSheriff's program seeks to modify the delinquentbehavior of its charges in an environment empha­sizing discipline and structure.

Renee Hansen, chair ( 598-3293)

International Relations Committee. Our meetinglast month dealt with areas ofEastern Europe.Mary Lightbum gave a history of Czechoslovakia,Hungary, and Yugoslavi~and Mona Foulke spokeon present-day Czechoslovakia.

Our March 17 meeting, at 9:30 a.m., will includeBetty Graettinger reporting on Southeast Asia.

Elinor Bedell, chair (793-2356)

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Natural Resources Committee. Twoboatloads offriends and members of theLWV toured Rookery Bay Estuarine

Preserve on a brisk, bright, Feb. 6. "Cruise~'

directors were Rookery Bay staff members GingerHinchcliff and Tom Fish, who guided us tosignificant areas in the preserve.

We saw computerized water quality monitors,pelicans and ospreys, mangrove and beach areas,the children's Shell Island monument, and rollick­ing dolphins. A Day to Remember!

On Feb. 24 our committee met with GaryBeardsley, environmental consultant, to review indepth the outline and questions posed by the FloridaLWV Water Study. In spite of Collier County'stremendous population growth, we know watermust always be available for people. The bigunanswered question in discussing a "now andfuture" water budget is: Which other category(ies)will ((give up" to people? Will or should it beagriculture (currently, by far the largest user),industry, mining, natural resources?

The next committee meeting will be at 9 a.m.,Friday, March 24 at the League Office. We will becontinuing our water discussion and planning forthe April General Meeting when we plan to sharewith you what we've learned about water.

Virginia Corkran, chair (261-2505)

Welcome newmembers! Address changes

Marilyn Bogen21 0 Cuddy CourtNaples, FL 33940261-1031

Patricia Clark2900 Gulf Shore Blvd. N.#203Naples, FL 33940263-4194

laVon Coate~O. Box 7231Naples, FL 33941774-4907 (0)774-8447

Mary Hull21 8 Edgemere Way S.Naples, FL 33999261-4541

Veor. Little180 Edgemere Way S.Naples, FL 33999649~4202

Nancy Potter707 Heathery LaneNaples, FL 33963566-3479

Evelyri Stagg222 Harbour D[, # 114 .Naples, FL 33940649-6094

Rae Yund376 3rd St S., #103Naples, FL 33940434-9326

Edward Oates635 Palm Circle E.Naples, FL 33940262-7160 (0)992-2201

Virginia Poetker281 Palm River Blvd., # 101Naples, FL 33942597-5479

Rebecca Rowe10572 Winterview D[Naples, FL 33942594-9626

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PROUD TO SUPPORT ALL THOSE WORKINGTO IMPROVE OUR COMMUNITY

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March 1995 Collier County VOTER

Meet Collier~new LibraryDirector at Lively LeagueIssue session' on March 20John Jones, director of Collier County Libraries,will be guest speaker at our Lively League sessionbeginning at 10:45 a.m., Monday, March 20, beforeour General Meeting.

Jones will fill us in on Collier's current librarysystem, where we are heading and whether we arebeing well served under the present system.

League members will also learn how they can assistthe librarian in his efforts to provide the best servicefor all users in the county.

Plan to attend this Lively League Issues session­these meetings are always interesting, informal, andan excellent way to meet fellow Leaguers.

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[J A letter to the editor of the Naples Daily Newsfrom President Katbleen Siebodnik regarding thebalanced budget Constitutional amendment hasgenerated several responses from the public.

a LWVCC has written to members of the FloridaHouse Ways and Means Committee requesting thatthey not introduce a bill to reduce the budget ofHealth and Rehabilitative Services in regard toChildren at Risk.

l:I A letter has been sent to U.S. RepresentativePorter Goss and U.S. Senators Connie Mack andBob Graham indicating the League's opposition toa term limitations Constitutional amendment.

League members are also urged to write letters tolegislators regarding these "hot issues. "

, 920-' 995: The first 75 years for LWVUSThe war years o/the 1940:SW were a busy time/orLeague members. Here is a summary oftheir effortsduring this tumultuous decade.

1940 Convention in New York. Aid to victims ofaggression. War intensifies in Europe.

1941 LWV support ofLend-Lease Act.

1942 Convention in Chicago. League's "War TimeService" ofpublic discussion of issues. Measures tocurb inflation campaign; support of taxes on a "pay­as-you-earn-basis."

1943 Support ofUNNRA. Stop inflation campaign.

1944 Convention in Chicago. Anna Lord Strausselected president. "Dumbarton Oaks Campaign" toready country to accept international obligations.

1945 Support ofUN Charter, World Bank andInternational Monetary Fund.

1946 Convention in Kansas City. Support of WorldCourt. Reorganization (of Congress) Act.

1947 Establishment ofOverseas Education Fund(then Carrie Chapman Catt Memorial Fund).

1948 Convention in Grand Rapids. U.S. adherenceto General Agreement on Tariffs & Trade (GATI).Support ofMarshall Plan. lOOth Anniver~ ofSeneca Falls Convention on Women's Rights.

1949 Support of U.S. membership in NATO.Support of economic aid to less developed countries.

l3e an aDower-san' §IK>DS()r!

Any individual or business interested. in helping the LWVCC by donating

S100 or more will be anhonored sponsor

at our April 5 celebration.Call Dorothy Fitch, 261-0938.

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Calendar The League Office is located at 660 9th St. N., #358, Naples, FL 33940

Mar. 11 Saturday 10:00 a.m. Membenhip Workshop Bonita J3uffetCall League Office to reserve

Mar. 15 Wednesday 3:00p.m. Social PoHcy Committee Collier County ComplexMartha Skinner, speaker Bldg. H, Rm. 211

Chair: Ann Campbell, 263-1755

Mar. 17 Friday 9:30a.m. International Relations Committee Embassy Party RoomChair: Elinor Bedell, 793-2356 1717 Gulf Shore Blvd. N.

Mar. 20 Monday 10:458.m. LIVELY LEAGUE ISSUES & Norris Roomnoon-l:30 GENERAL MEETING The Depot

Mar. 22 Wednesday 4:00p.m. Education Committee League OfficeActing chair: K. Slebodnik, 775-3491

Mar. 24 Friday 9:00a.m. Natural Resourtes Committee League OfficeChair: Virginia Corkran, 261-2505

Apr. 3 Monday noon Board Meeting League Office

Apr. 5 Wednesday 4:30p.m.- ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION Norris Room6:30p.m Reserve by March 29 The Depot

Apr. 14 Friday 10:00 a.m. Local Govenunent Commitee League OfficeCo-chair: Chris Stralon, 597-8849

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