Unit Meetings

League of Women Voters^®
of Boulder County

The Units are the heart of the League where we address timely topics in small groups. A topic presentation is prepared for a particular month, and during that month, the same presentation is given at 5 different times/locations. Attend the presentation time and location most convenient to your schedule.

The Public is Welcome to these informative meetings, except for occasional Consensus Meetings reserved for members.

Topics. Upcoming Unit Meetings.

Topics

Local League Committees focus on current issues and prepare informational material for presentation at the public meetings called Units.
A topic presentation is prepared for a particular month, and during that month there are 5 different times/locations for the presentation/discussion of the topic.
Mark your calendar and plan to attend the Unit most convenient for you. You will not be disappointed! Unit Meeting Calendar

Upcoming Unit Meetings

FEBRUARY: Civil Liberties Issue-- Right to Die

Presentation includes:

background on the issue
a description of the Oregon and Washington Death with Dignity laws
a brief summary of the laws in other states and countries.

There will also be a discussion on end-of-life topics and the question of "Should Colorado have an 'Oregon-type' right-to-die law?"

THE PUBLIC IS WELCOME
See Calendar for specific dates, times, and locations in February.

MARCH: Schools--- Education Policies

Schools Committee gives our views on timely K-12 policy issues:

funding
equity
efficiency
teacher effectiveness
staff compensation
school reform
local control
on-line learning.
We also present an overview of our program position on Boulder Valley and St. Vrain Valley schools (pp. 9-10 of the 2011-2012 handbook), and will ask League members at the meeting to reach consensus on any updates to our present position.
THE PUBLIC IS WELCOME

See Calendar for specific dates, times, and locations in March.

APRIL: Consensus Meeting on Privatization of Government Services
This Unit is a specialized meeting allowing members to express their opinions and come to mutual agreement on various aspects of the national LWV study on Privatization of Government Services.
LWV study reports can help members become familiar with the topic before the meeting.

MEMBERS WELCOME
See Calendar for specific dates, times, and locations in April.

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