Mission: The Valley Women’s Club is dedicated to community action, awareness and leadership in environmental, educational, social, and political concerns that affect the health and welfare of the San Lorenzo Valley and our community.
Mission: The Valley Women’s Club is dedicated to community action, awareness and leadership in environmental, educational, social, and political concerns that affect the health and welfare of the San Lorenzo Valley and our community.
Board NewsWinter 2011 Board Elections: Ballot Included in Newsletter – Please VOTE!! Click here for downloadable .pdf ballot. Valley Women's Club Board of Directors Election VWC ballots for 2-year terms on the VWC Board of Directors are included in this newsletter. Each year approximately half of the VWC Board positions are up for election, and every VWC Member has the opportunity to help elect the people to serve a new two-year term. Several current Board Members want to continue serving, and there are new names as well. Each has provided a short statement on his or her reason for seeking to be elected to the Board for your consideration. Keep in mind that our bylaws require that you be a current VWC member to vote. If you're wondering when your membership expires, you can check out the mailing label on this newsletter: it includes your membership renewal date. If your membership has expired, you are encouraged to send in your renewal with your ballot. Your membership means the VWC's voice carries more weight and, the more members we have, the broader the range of issues we can tackle in 2012. To serve on the Board, a candidate must have been a member of the VWC for a full year and commit to attending the monthly Board meetings and to serve on committees that interest them – and to help with various activities during the year. Serving on the Board is an interesting and exciting experience, and you are encouraged to consider becoming a candidate in the future. You are invited of course, to attend the monthly Board meetings to get an idea of what is involved. The meetings are on the second Tuesday of the month, starting at 6:30, at The Satellite, in Felton. General Meeting: Sunday, March 25th Please mark your calendars so you don't miss our annual General Meeting on Sunday, March 25th, at the Highlands Park Senior Center. It is a chance to reconnect with other VWC members, find out what the VWC is up to, and get updates from various local elected officials… And share a wonderful potluck lunch! 5th District Supervisor's Race Elections and the VWC Hats are flying in all directions in the San Lorenzo Valley as the deadline for entering the race for Mark Stone's 5th District Supervisor seat nears. At last count, at least 6 people have announced that they are planning to run for the 5th District seat. Stone is not up for re-election because he is running for a seat in the Assembly. As a 501-c-3 non-profit organization, the Valley Women's Club is precluded from endorsing candidates for political office. However, the VWC will be hosting a Candidates' Forum in April to let the community learn more about all the candidates' positions on important issues. Along with Supervisorial candidates, State Assembly and Senate candidates would also be invited, and candidates in other local SLV races, such as SLV Water Board or School Board. Board Supports California Universal Healthcare Act SB 810 -California Universal Healthcare Act, introduced by State Senator Mark Leno, would bring universal health care to California by enacting a "Medicare for All" style single payer health care system in the state. The plan would cover all California residents with comprehensive health benefits, save families and businesses millions of dollars off their health care premiums, and address California's budget deficit as the state struggles to keep up with rising health care costs. The Board voted unanimously to support the Act, which is being carried over until 2012.
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