Upcoming Events

Wrestling with the Angel of Democracy: On Being an American Citizen Meet the Author: Susan Griffin
Wednesday May 14, 6 to 8 pm
Mechanics’ Institute, 57 Post Street in San Francisco
Susan Griffin charts the origins of our democratic ideals and examines the actions we need to take to sustain them. Reservations: (415) 393-0100 or rsvp@milibrary.org.

Extraordinary Voices, Extraordinary Change Speaker Series
Featuring: Dr. Vaira Vike-Freiberga, Former President of Latvia
Wednesday, May 14, Reception 5 to 6 pm; Program 6 to 7:30pm
Presented by the International Museum of Women
Omni Hotel, 500 California Street, San Francisco
Both tough and compassionate, the former President of Latvia, Dr. Vaira Vike-Freiberga, has left a deep mark on Latvian and world politics. Tickets: www.imow.org/calendar or contactevents@imow.org or (415) 487-6447.

California Leadership Council 2008 – “Bridge to the Future”
Saturday May 17 - Sunday, May 18
Holiday Inn – Capitol Plaza, 300 J Street, Sacramento
Reception: Friday, May 16 at LWVC Office, 801 12th Street, Ste 220, Sacramento For more details go to www.lwvc.org and click on Leadership Council 2008.

Board of Directors Meeting
Tuesday, May 20, 6 to 8 pm
582 Market Street, 10th Floor, San Francisco
RSVP to (415) 989-8683 or lwvsf@lwvsf.org. LWV Bay Area Convention Saturday, May 31, 9:30 am to noon Location TBD. For more information, visit www.lwvba.ca.lwvnet.org/calendar.html.

Money in Politics Forum
Saturday, June 1, 2 to 4 pm
San Francisco Main Public Library, 100 Larkin Street, Latino/Hispanic Room
What are Clean and Fair Elections, and how do they work in other places? Join a lively and informative discussion on the problems with big money in politics and possible solutions. The panel will include: Derek Cresssman, Common Cause, Andrew McGuire, Health Care for All, Debbie O'Malley, Cleanly-Elected Member, Albuquerque City Council, Dave Room, Bay Localize, a project of Earth island Institute, Julie Rajan, Executive Director, CA Clean Money Campaign (moderator). Co-sponsored by California Clean Money Campaign, Common Cause California, League of Women Voters of San Francisco, San Francisco for Democracy, SF Labor Council for Latin American Advancement, San Francisco League of Young Voters, and Sierra Club California.

League of Women Voters of San Francisco Annual Meeting
Saturday, June 7, Time 9:30am to Noon
Mechanics’ Institute, 57 Post Street, San Francisco
The agenda, draft budget, and a list of proposed board nominees are available in the
VOTER newsletter. Breakfast is provided. Please RSVP to (415) 989-8683 or lwvsf@lwvsf.org.

Women, Power, and Politics Film Festival: Women Wielding Cameras,
Free Film Festival
Saturday, June 14, 11 am to 5 pm
Presented by the International Museum of Women
Koret Auditorium, SF Public Library, Larkin Street, San Francisco
Enjoy a screening of four important political films by women filmmakers: Dishing Democracy-Netherlands; God Sleeps in Rwanda- United States/Rwanda; Las Madres: The Mothers of the Plaza de Mayo- Argentina; Run Granny Run-United States. Filmmakers will be present for Q&A. For more information, visit www.imow.org/calendar or contact events@imow.org or (415) 487-6447.

League of Women Voters National Convention 2008
“Reaching New Heights Together”
June 13 - June 17
Portland, Oregon
Visit www.lwv.org and click on “For Members”

Extraordinary Voices, Extraordinary Change Speaker Series
Featuring: Malalai Joya, Member of Afghanistan's Parliament
Wednesday, July 16, Reception and Program
Presented by the International Museum of Women
Omni Hotel, 500 California Street, San Francisco
Meet Malalai Joya, a member of Afghanistan's parliament, who has been proclaimed the "the bravest woman in Afghanistan" by the BBC. Tickets: www.imow.org/calendar or contact events@imow.org or (415) 487-6447.

Extraordinary Voices, Extraordinary Change Speaker Series
Featuring: Beatriz Merino, Former Prime Minister and First Female National Ombudsman of Peru
Tuesday, November 18, Reception and Program
Presented by the International Museum of Women
Omni Hotel, 500 California Street, San FranciscoMs. Merino is the first female national ombudsman of Peru and an expert in Latin American politics. Tickets: www.imow.org/calendar or contact events@imow.org or (415) 487-6447.

Monthly League Committee Meetings

Communication – 1st Tuesday at 6 pm at League Office
(contact Adele Fasick for more info: (adele1810@yahoo.com )
Action – 4th Tuesday at 6 pm at League Office
(contact Amy Washburn for more info: amwashburn@att.net)
Membership – 4th Friday at Noon at the League Office
(contact Marilyn Campbell for more info: mcampbell@imow.org)