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The League of Women Voters, a nonpartisan political organization, encourages informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy.
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First Friday of the month
(September through May)
Sons of Norway Lodge
722 2nd Avenue North, Fargo
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Everyone Welcome!
Welcome New Members
We wish to welcome the following new members to the LWV of the Red River Valley:
Ardis Haaland
Deborah Maertens
Bonnie Askew
Mark Brady
Jim & Portia Danielson
Mary Alice & Ron Bergan
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President
President
LWV of RRV
Board of Directors
2008-2009
President: Patti Kratky &
Lois Altenburg
Vice President: Mary C. Tintes
Secretary: Amy Jacobson
Treasurer: Sherri Seeba
Directors:
- Sharon Benzel
- Donna Chalimonczyk
- Jessica Clark
- Alice Hauan
- Barb Headrick
- Amanda Noce
- Carol Zielinski.
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Local News/Calendar
2008 ND Naturalization Services
Fargo: May 30th and November 21st at 10:00 AM
US District Courthouse
655 1st Ave. North
Suite 130
Fargo ND 58102
phone:701-297-7000
Visitors will be searched by security guards and cell phones are not allowed.
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
2008 ND Primary Election
Time: 7:00AM-8:00PM
Location: Most polling sites in Cass County are now different from those at previous elecctions. Check for your correct site before going out to vote.
Topic: City, School & Park Board Elections for Fargo and West Fargo
- Ballot Measures in Cass County, Fargo & West Fargo
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
LWVRRV Candidate Forums
Time: 6:30PM
Location: West Fargo City Commission Chamber
800 4 Ave E, West Fargo
Topic: LWVRRV Candidate Forums - cosponsored by the West Fargo Chamber of Commerce
- West Fargo City Commission Candidates
- West Fargo Park Board Candidates
- Cass County Commission District #5 Candidates
Thursday, May 8, 2008
Sales Tax Debate
Time: 6:30-8:00PM
Location: NDSU Memorial Union - Century Theatre
Topic: Debate on the proposed 1/2 cent sales tax in Cass County
- High School Forensic Debate with public forum input
For more information, contact Chuck at PEPP,
chuck@pepp.org or 218-236-5435
Friday, May 2, 2008
First Friday
Time: 12:00-1:00PM
(Lunch available beginning at 11:30AM)
Location: Sons of Norway, 722 2nd Ave N, Fargo
Topic: Getting the Word Out about Polling Place Changes in Cass County
Speaker: Mike Montplaisir - Cass County Auditor
Thursday, May 1, 2008
Candidates' Forums, Fargo Races on the June 10th Ballot
Time: 7:00-8:30 PM
Location: Fargo City Commission Chamber, 200 3rd St N
Topic: LWVRRV Candidates' Forums - cosponsored by the F-M Chamber of Commerce
- Fargo City Commission 7:00-7:40 PM
- Fargo School Board 7:45-8:30 PM
April 28, 2008
New "Red River Valley Voter" newsletter posted today.The newsletter features the "Look Ahead" calendar and:
- President's letter
- LWVUS Board adopts immigration position
- Cass County half-cent sales tax initiative
- Ballot language for other measures on the Fargo & West Fargo June 10 ballot
- Two different measures on the Fargo ballot relating to smoking
- An advisory vote on the West Fargo ballot relating to smoking.
- 2008-2009 LWVRRV Officers & Board of Directors
The newsletter is in the PDF format for easy printing or viewing with the Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Monday, April 21, 2008
Women's Pay Equality Day Event
Time: 6:30 - 8:00 PM
Location: YWCA meeting room, 3000 University Drive South
Co-sponsored by: the AAUW Fargo-Moorhead, the Women's Network of the Red River Valley and the LWVRRV along with other groups
Saturday, April 19, 2008
Board Meeting
Time: 9:00 to 11:00 AM
Location: North Town Grille, 3500 12th Ave. NW, Fargo, ND
Friday, April 4, 2008
First Friday
Time: 12-1:00 PM (lunch available beginning at 11:30AM)
Location: Sons of Norway, 722 2nd Ave N, Fargo
Topic: Current and proposed regulations on smoking in our communities
Speakers: Randy Thorson, Fargo businessman and Bette Deede, Fargo's Smoke-free Air for Everyone coalition (SAFE)
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May-June 2008 issue
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Local Links
State of North Dakota
North Dakota Secretary of State
Where to vote in Cass County
(Click "Where do you live"), or request an absentee voter application. The county also has
Absentee Voter applications on their website.
City of Fargo
We have also posted the "Fargo City Guide Update"- an informative look at the services Fargo provides and the rules guiding their use.
City of West Fargo
State of Minnesota
Minnesota Secretary of State
Clay County
City of Moorhead
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