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League of Women Voters
North County San Diego
VOTER
The League of Women Voters, a non-partisan political organization, encourages informed and active
participation in government and influences public policy through education and advocacy.
April 2021
Friday, April 2, 2021: 10 am Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/99090877308
Our Zoom Meeting Space is limited to the first 100 participants, so please
arrive early.
For more details
Please call: (760) 736-1608 or email: info@lwvncsd.org www.lwvncsd.org
Page 2 LWV North County San Diego April 2021
A Message from
President
Anne Omsted Then we will hear from two LWVNCSD
members who are appointed members of the
California State Redistricting Commission and
the San Diego County Redistricting
Commission. They will tell us what they do
and how it will be done. This is a primary
If you were unable to attend the excellent focus for LWV California, so we will have lots
presentations by NAACP President Satia of guests. Our third program will be centered
Austin,1st Vice President Rob Jenkins; on the film “Kiss the Ground”, which is a guide
and excellent presentations by MANA to a way to diminish some of the impacts of
President Griselda Beck, Corie de Anda, global climate change.
and student Karen Antonio, then check it I wish you all a great month and hope to see
out at https://youtu.be/aU8lzJVKefA you at our stimulating and educational
or through our website: lwvncsd.org. programs.
It was inspiring to learn about the many
past victories and current efforts by the
Anne
NAACP to bring equity and equality to
people of every color, and their current
activities related to criminal justice.
LWVNCSD Officers & Directors 2020-21
It was very impressive that the mentoring
of junior and high school Latina girls has Officers
President Anne Omsted
led to many gaining college educations, 1st VP Administration Nancy Telford
and many more are in line to go to 2nd VP & Advocacy Veronica Seay
Secretary Jennifer White
college as confident young women. Both Treasurer Jennifer Lonbom
groups are about important work and
dedicated service by community Directors
Diversity Meg Thode
volunteers. Gen Z Brittany Engel
Membership Rita Soza
Our desire to learn more about other Natural Resources Carol Parker
North County groups, and determine Social Policy Bill Loftus
VOTER Editor Veronica Seay
ways to work together, is off to a splendid Ways & Means Sandra Sweet
start. Many thanks to Bill Loftus for Webmaster Susan Connell
putting this together, with able help from
Unit Chairs
Debbie Loftus, Roni Seay, and Nancy Carlsbad Unit
Telford. Oceanside Unit Debbie Loftus
San Dieguito Unit Rita Soza
In April we are offering three
Committee Chairs
opportunities to learn more about various Behavioral Health Liz Kruidenier
aspects of government. We start off with Civil Engagement Mary Thompson
a lively presentation by Lisa Shaffer, Education Claudine Jones
Health Interest Comm. Jane Dunmeyer
former councilmember of Encinitas and Observer Corps Connie Ulrich
author of Potholes, Parks, and Politics: A Social Media Suzanne Carneiro
Voter Service Calendar Nancy Sublette
guide to getting things done locally Community Safety &
(without having to run for office Yourself. Gun Violence Prevention Jennifer Lonbom
April 2021 LWV North County San Diego Page 3 State & County Redistricting Webinar Thursday, April 15, 2021 at 6 PM Register for Zoom Webinar http://bit.ly/LWVNCSD_Redistrict Please register today. For more details, call 760-736-1608 or email info@lwvncsd.org www.lwvncsd.org Redistricting: What It Is, How It Works Discover the details of redistricting from Commissioners Patricia Sinay & Rosette Garcia, LWVNCSD members Redistricting is a primary area of interest for Leagues all over the U.S. It’s the once-a- decade process of redrawing the political boundaries for elective offices after completion of each U.S. Census. The redistricting of California’s Congressional, State Senate, State Assembly and Board of Equalization districts is determined by the voter-approved California Citizens Redistricting Commission. LWVNCSD member Patricia Sinay was appointed to the California Redistricting Commission last year while fellow member Rosette Garcia was recently appointed to the San Diego County Independent Redistricting Commission. They’ll share their insights during this informative webinar on April 15. We are fortunate to have these Commissions, because in states where the boundaries of political districts are drawn by elected officials, the possibility of gerrymandering is always a concern. The California Redistricting Commission has 15 members and San Diego County Redistricting Commissions has 15 members. Our Local League has a member on each Commission, California Redistricting Commissioner Patricia Sinay and San Diego County Commissioner Rosette Garcia. The type of questions is in the negotiation stage, questions about boundaries will not be allowed. Each Commissioner is required to have a staff member present. The meeting will include LWVNCSD and LWVSD members; LWVSD has a 500 participant capacity Zoom account and will host the meeting.
Page 4 LWV North County San Diego April 2021
April Meetings and Events Please Welcome our New
Member
All members are welcome to all meetings. All Judy Malkemus - Oceanside
April meetings will be virtual. Please contact
Nancy Telford in advance so that she can add
you to the meeting’s zoom invitation list:
vp1@lwvncsd.org.
Friday, April 2 at 10 am
Lisa Shaffer speaking on how to be politically
successful on the local level. See p.1
Friday, April 9 at 9:40 am
LWVNCSD Board Meeting. If you have
something you want the Board to consider,
please contact President Anne Omsted.
Thursday, April 15 at 6 pm
Get an insight into Redistricting - State & CARING CONNECTIONS
County. See p.3 by Jennifer White
Monday, April 19, 1 - 2:30 pm Caring Connections is a newly formed North
LWV Book Group We will be discussing the County League program, with the idea that
Isabel Wilkerson book Caste: The Origins of member volunteers of the Caring Team would
Our Discontents. Bill Loftus will be our reach out to other members who may need some
discussion leader. Please join us! care. How would the Caring Team know who
needs care? Members may let us know if
Wednesday, April 21 at 12 - 1:20 pm someone is not well, in the hospital, lonely or has
LWVC Food, Soil and Ag Team Discussion other situations where we could be of help. A
“Kiss the Ground” See p.5 member might tell another member they would
like to hear from League friends. After the Caring
San Dieguito Unit Meeting’s time and date
Team knows about a member needing care, the
to be determined. (TBD - watch for eblasts)
volunteers would make phone calls, send
A special guest speaker is planned for our handwritten cards, or possibly visit, after COVID
April meeting. The speaker is from the City of rules are relaxed.
San Francisco Office of Financial
Who would be on the Care Team? Members of
Empowerment, which initiated the successful
North County League as volunteers, with a Team
program Bank On San Francisco.
leader maintaining information contacts of the
We’ll learn all the wins and challenges of that volunteers and the members receiving care. The
program which has opened over 25,000 new volunteers will be supplied with cards and
“starter” bank accounts for residents stamps.
previously unbanked and reliant on predatory It would be ideal to have members of the Caring
financial services. Team from each of the three Units and two at-
Our April meeting will be open to all large, or anyone who is a League member of
members. WE CAN DO THIS, LWVNCSD! North County.
Rita Soza, San Dieguito Unit Chair & There will be more information coming. If you
are considering volunteering please contact
Membership Director
Jennifer White.
April 2021 LWV North County San Diego Page 5
LWVC Food, Soil & Ag Team
Panel Discussion...
Kiss the Ground:
Hear from Experts
Why We Should
Learn about California’s
Climate Smart Agriculture Programs
& how you can support these efforts
Kiss the Ground movie has generated a lot of hope in fighting MORE EVENT INFO:
climate change. Hear from experts how different agriculture Wednesday, April 21, 2021
practices can not only reduce water use, improve soil health, and, 12:00 - 1:15PM PDT
yes, sequester carbon.
Register for Zoom Webinar
Our panelists, Nicole Lederer of Environmental Entrepreneurs (E2), http://bit.ly/LWVC_Kiss
Jean Merrill of CalCAN, and Tim Bowles, UC Berkeley assistant Please register today.
professor, will discuss the potential of agriculture to combat climate
For more details
change, California’s Climate Smart Agriculture Programs and how
you can support these efforts. https://lwvc.org/food-soils-and-agriculture
Registrants are encouraged to watch the movie Kiss the Ground
(free on Netflix, or $1 on Vimeo) before April 21.
Page 6 LWV North County County San Diego April 2021
EVENT: MAY 1ST ZOOM QUILT AUCTION
by Sandra Sweet, Ways & Means Director
Why do we love quilts? There is an American historical significance to quilts. Quilts were
made to raise funds to support the abolitionist movement leading up to the civil war and then
during the war quilts were made to give warmth and comfort to the soldiers. While the
patterns were much like many that are made today, the purpose is often different. Quilts can
bring more than physical comfort. Today they can be a compelling message and/or art. They
can be from soft neutral organic patterns to bold eye popping patterns. These creations may
take mere hours to make or take up to years to create.
Some quilters create a piece based upon their experiences, imagery and ideas rather than
traditional patterns. You may recall the AIDS quilt. It is now housed in San Francisco
consisting of over 48,000 individual memorial panels. The quilt helped change the hearts and
minds of millions of people. It showed that these lives were loved by families and friends and
served as a historical memorial.
Currently quilting is popular and often breaks long held stereotypes elevating it from craft to
art. We shall soon get to see the creative work of several of our League friends on the May
1st Zoom Auction. And what a creative assemblage of quilts you will see! This is a sampling
of the types of quilts you will be able to bid on:
* Stunning panel in a profusion of blue with a creative swirl design
* Wall hanging with a peaceful holiday message of Peace, Love, Noel and Joy
* Stylish matching mask and glasses case holder in complimentary materials
* These and more to enjoy!!!
Be sure and plan to join this memorable and fun event. You will be helping to Fund our
League! See you on Zoom May 1st!
April 2021 LWV North County San Diego Page 7
Peg Dyer
"It is with great sadness that we want to let you know Margaret Dyer (known to
us as Peg) passed away on March 13, 2021 after a long illness. She was in her
94th year when she died peacefully and pain free. Peg was a long time member
of our League and served as the Oceanside Unit Chair for several years.
Leaving a business career in Los Angeles working for the County Adoption Dept,
Peg started volunteering here in the Foster Care System which was in great need
of repair and which she was very influential in supporting.
Peg has been cared for by her daughter Lesley for the past few years. We send
our deepest sympathies to her friends and family who can be reached with a card
at 1396 Panorama Ridge Road, Oceanside, CA 92056.”
(Thanks to Liz Kruidenier for the message above.)
Board Report March 2021
At its 3/12/2021 meeting, the Board learned:
1. Letters authorized by the Executive committee were sent to Oceanside at different times during the
month to oppose ending mail service at Brother Benno’s, opposing using designated open space at El
Corazon Park for a parking lot, and opposing the closing of Brooks Street Pool. In addition, a letter
was sent to the Board of Supervisors regarding charging prisoners for making phone calls and public
testimony was given at the Board meeting by our president for both county Leagues. Finally, a letter
was signed along with LWVSD supporting the banning of single use plastic in San Diego County.
2. State League request to do local legislative officials’ interviews was honored.
3. Meeting with two Redistricting Commissioners is set for 4/15/2021.
4. Fundraising quilt auction plan is proceeding well with some terrific donations.
5. Nominating committee received no responses to two eblast requests for volunteers.
6. Buena Vista Lagoon government committee is to meet for first time since 2017.
7. Bill suggested we have updates from 5 social justice committees at Annual meeting.
8. A model for press releases was developed by Susan and Rita. Very well received.
9. We will have a Caring Connections committee from now on under the able direction of Jennifer
White.
10. Meg Thode will keep us informed on “March for our Lives” that the San Diego Chapter of ”March
for our Lives” is planning for May or June.
11. Carol reported that the LWVC Climate Change Committee is sponsoring a discussion of “Kiss the
Ground” on 4/21.
12. Approved report to LWVC regarding our Program Planning results in January.
13. Asked newer members to consider attending state convention by Zoom. Agreed to use existing
$1,500 budgeted for in-person costs to pay for any member who wishes to attend as a delegate or an
observer ($75.00 and $25.00 respectively)
14. Brittany reported that the Instagram “Takeover” at MCC was a big hit with lots of interest by
students in LWV program and history.
15. Mayor Esther Sanchez of Oceanside included our League in a proclamation praising and
acknowledging the services provided by women’s organizations to the residents of Oceanside.
It was accepted by Jennifer White Oceanside resident and LWVNCSD Board Secretary.
16. Discussed San Pasqual Academy situation. Research to be done on situation.Page 8 LWV North County San Diego April 2021
LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS
North County San Diego
Post Office Box 131272
Carlsbad CA 92013-1272
LWV North County San Diego
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