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FOCUS ON NOVEMBER:
                              VOTING, BALLOT MEASURES AND CANDIDATES

               “The vote is precious.  It is the most powerful, non-violent tool we have in a
               democratic society and we must use it.
                                                                  John Lewis

               Join us on Saturday, October 5, for the CFBPW Board Meeting’s special
               programming devoted to becoming informed voters in the November election.
               Training will include a presentation on the pro’s and con’s of the state ballot
               measures, including what groups support and oppose them, as well as the financial
               impacts.  We’ll also learn how to “follow the money” as we find out who are the
               major donors supporting and opposing these issues.  Leading the discussion will be
               our own CFBPW member, Sally McMahon, who is also a member of the League
               of Women Voters.

               “The Top Ten Things You Should Know About Voting”, a PowerPoint presentation
               from the League, will be led by CFBPW Program Chair Rosemary Enzer.  Even
               the most informed and active members may find added information about the
               voting process.

               Highlighting the afternoon session is a presentation via Zoom by Mary Ann
               Gorman of Sign 4 ERA.  Mary Ann will update us on efforts to finally make the
               Equal Rights Amendment a part of the US Constitution.  She will share with us an
               important action that we can take RIGHT NOW.

               The two candidates for the United States Senate, Democratic Congressman Adam
               Schiff, and Republican and former baseball star, Steve Garvey, were invited to join
               us for lunch and conversations about their views on women’s issues and their
               visions for the future.  Congressman Schiff is unable to attend our meeting that
               day; however, a member of his staff will bring us greetings from the Congressman
               and has been invited to join us for lunch.  Numerous attempts were made to contact
               the Garvey campaign, with no response from the candidate or his staff.

               Please make your plans now to attend either in person or via Zoom for this
               important program.  Remember—“Democracy is not a spectator sport.”
                                                                         Marian Wright Edelman

               Rosemary Enzer
               CFBPW Program Chair
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