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Meeting was called to order at 7:15 at the Community Room of
the Ross Library. Diane Mills from ACLU was introduced.
She, in turn, introduced a video which was the second in a
series called “The Free Files – Protecting the Ballot.” The
video concentrated on voting requirements that are being
proposed and used in several states such as requiring photo
ID in Georgia. Such changes would exclude many previous
voters from voting in future elections – especially the
elderly who do not have drivers’ licenses, the homeless, the
poor who cannot afford to obtain a photo ID. The video also
discussed pre-clearance by the federal government on any
such changes to state election laws. Follow the video
Diane Mills had a short question and answer period. States
currently requiring a photo ID are Georgia, Florida, Hawaii,
Indiana, Michigan, South Dakota, and Louisiana.
Members present at the meeting were Andi Bennett, Diane
Whitaker, Becky Gilbert, Toni Tomasi, Margaret Irwin, JoAnne
Bowes, Beth Brobst, Linda Frye, Amy Carroll, Robert Doyle,
and Bonnie Rosamilia. Four guests from the community and
university were also present for the video and discussion.
A
general meeting was held following the video. Several small
corrections were made to the minutes from the last meeting.
Corrected minutes were approved on a motion by Becky
Gilbert, seconded by Roberta Doyle. Motion passed.
Treasurer Angela Black was unable to attend the meeting as
her husband Alan is suffering from injuries following a
fall. There was no treasurer’s report available.
Diane Whitaker reported on upcoming meetings. The next
meeting will be on November 6, not the 13th, at the Great
Island Presbyterian Church at 7:00. This meeting will
feature information on sign language from Lock Haven
University. The meeting for March will recognize five
Clinton County women for their contributions in a variety of
areas. Bonnie distributed a tentative list of these women
(see attached list). If there are any additions to be made
to this list, members are asked to contact Bonnie with those
names before the next meeting. At the next meeting, the
final list will be presented and voting will be finalized at
the December meeting.
Toni
Tomasi reported on the Price & Sorts. She needs more help
from members. At the last meeting there were more
volunteers from the university than members present to
help. We have lost the use of Stella McMaster’s garage, but
Tom McMaster has given us use of a smaller garage.
Care and Concern: Beth Brobst thanked everyone who
sent cards and well wishes to her following her recent
surgery. Beth also distributed several thank you cards from
the scholarship recipients for this year.
Meeting Hostesses:
Toni Tomasi passed around a list asking for volunteers to
bring food for regular meetings. The hostess box will
provide coffee, tea, and paper products. Snacks are needed.
Publicity:
Andi is asking someone to volunteer to handle publicity for
this year. Several names were mentioned, but no one
volunteered. Please consider doing this.
Liason with LHU :
Andi, with the help of C. W. Pollard, will be trying to
arrange a liaison between Lock Haven University students and
our local AAUW chapter. The hope is to generate some
interest in AAUW while students are still in college so they
will join upon graduation.
Meeting was adjourned on a motion by Margaret Irwin,
seconded by Roberta Doyle. Motion passed.
Bonnie Rosamilia, Secretary |
