The League of Women Voters, a
nonpartisan political organization, has fought since
1920 to improve our systems of government and impact
public policies through citizen education and
advocacy. The League is a grassroots
organization, working at the national, state and
local levels.
Explore Something Unique: A Cordial Tasting Party
YOU
are invited to a
CORDIAL TASTING
For Fun and Fellowship and to
Benefit the Educational Outreach of
The League of Women Voters of Plano/Collin County
Saturday, February 11,
from 7 to 9 p.m.
at 6903 Maple Creek Lane, Dallas 75255
(Between I-190 George Bush and Frankford: east of Hillcrest to Highland Creek Estates, turn east onto Genstar and follow left all the way to 6903 Maple Creek Lane.)
$20 per person, $35 per couple
Reservations due by Wednesday, February 8, 2011
Send check payable to "LWVP/CC" to Sharon Goldgar, 2900 Dartmouth Dr., Plano, TX, 75075
Guest(s): ____________________________________
___________________________________________
Email: ______________________________________
_____ single reservations @ $20
_____ double reservations @ $35
Total payment enclosed: ___________
Attention Members and Friends: This is a great opportunity to learn how the justice system serves juveniles in our county.
Tour Collin County's Juvenile Justice Centers in
McKinney
Sponsored
by LWV Plano/Collin County
Thursday, February 9, 2012
Carpools will be available: meeting at the south parking lot of Christ United Methodist Church, Coit and Parker, at 10:00 a.m.
Plan for the Tour: Tour begins at 11 a.m. at the Juvenile Justice Alternative Education Program (JJAEP - the day program) at 4690 Community Ave., McKinney
Lunch at the facility: Bring your own BAG LUNCH. We will provide water.
After lunch tour: We will tour the County Residential Center (CRC)
Depart CRC no later than approx. 3 p.m. returning to Christ United Mathodist Church
Reservations: On-line at lwvcollin.org or pnjantho@gmail.com
Reservations deadline: Monday, February 6, 2012
From the President.....
The year 2012 is coming in with a rush for LWV P/CC. On Thursday, January 19, 2012, Jerry Madden, retiring 10-term state representative, District 67, will speak on the changes in the Texas Juvenile Justice Laws and their Impact on Texas and Collin County. The program, open to the public, will be held at 7 p.m. at the Davis Library 7501 Independence Parkway, Plano. A reception in his honor will be held following the program.
Rep. Madden’s talk fits in with our continuing study of Collin County’s Juvenile Justice education system. He sponsored the Judicial Campaign Finance Bill, the overhaul of Juvenile Justice in SB103 in 2007, the expansion of Drug Courts, the consolidation of the Juvenile Probation and Youth Commission and the development of the Nurse Family Partnership in 2011.
Also attending the January 19th meeting will be representatives from the Juvenile Justice Alternative Education Program (JJAEP), a non residential campus and the County Residential Center (CRC), a short and long term residential facility. Both facilities are located in McKinney. We are sponsoring a tour of these facilities on Thursday, February 9 beginning at 11 am at JJAEP, 4690 Community Avenue, McKinney 75071. Interested people can sign up for the tour on Jan. 19th or on line at www.facebook.com/lwvcollin.
February is for fun and fund raising as we sample cordials and support the ongoing work of LWV P/CC. The event will be held in a member’s home on Saturday, February 18, from 7 to 9 p.m. See the article and reservation coupon in the January issue of The Voter newsletter. (page 3)
Spring brings candidate forums as the 2012 elections get into gear beginning with the primaries. We are still awaiting final word from the courts regarding redistricting that could affect the election calendar. The voter ID program called for by the Texas State Legislature beginning in 2012 may also be subject to federal scrutiny.
Meanwhile, keep current on www.lwvcollin.org and our Facebook page as well, www.facebook.com/lwvcollin.
Patty Jantho
pnjantho@gmail.com
