DOCSLIB.ORG

Vol. 30, No. 18, March 24, 1982 University of Michigan Law School

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text
Vol. 30, No. 18, March 24, 1982 University of Michigan Law School University of Michigan Law School University of Michigan Law School Scholarship Repository Res Gestae Law School History and Publications 1982 Vol. 30, No. 18, March 24, 1982 University of Michigan Law School Follow this and additional works at: http://repository.law.umich.edu/res_gestae Part of the Legal Education Commons Recommended Citation University of Michigan Law School, "Vol. 30, No. 18, March 24, 1982" (1982). Res Gestae. Paper 440. http://repository.law.umich.edu/res_gestae/440 This Article is brought to you for free and open access by the Law School History and Publications at University of Michigan Law School Scholarship Repository. It has been accepted for inclusion in Res Gestae by an authorized administrator of University of Michigan Law School Scholarship Repository. For more information, please contact [email protected]. Keep Your Nose Clean tstat Vol. 30, No. 18 The University of Michigan Law School March 24, 1982 Changes Unlikely in Faculty Mix by John Bulgozdy female, one black male, and one black year's chairman, said the composition a white male with similar "In practice, we try to take a hard look at female. The student body is ap­ of the pool is changing rapidly as a qualifications. minorities and women when seeking to fill proximately 30 percent female and 10 result of changes in admissions at the Where the Personnel Committee may faculty positions. " per cent minorities. top Jaw schools, and more women and not investigate a white male further, a Prof. Philip Soper A major problem in hiring more minorities are entering the pool. Blasi woman or minority will be given fur­ women and minorities, Soper says, is and Soper estimate that approximately ther consideration: the committee may Despite the Faculty Personnel Com­ that there are few women and even 25 percent of the people in the pool contact the candidate's references or mittee's " practice" of taking a "hard fewer minorities in the pool from which today are women, but minorities are read the candidate's publications, and look" at minorities and women when faculty members are chosen. The pool still not well represented. faculty members may meet personally filling faculty positions. it is doubtful of candidates is composed of applicants Because of the dearth of women and with the candidate to determine that the faculty complexion will change who have gone to the most prestigious minority candidates, the Personnel whether he or she is qualified for a significantly anytime soon. law schools in the country, were on Ja w Committee pursues an informal affir­ faculty appointment allhe law school. Professor Philip Soper, chairman ot review or graduated in the top 10 per mative action program involving But once prospective faculty mem­ the Faculty Personnel Committee, said cent of their class, are between the ages procedural advantages for those can­ bers are identified they must be lured to it is a real concern of the faculty that of 25 and 35, and have a demonstrated didates. Soper explained that when a Michigan. Because there are few more women and minorities be hired. ability for legal scholarship. woman or minority candidate is qualified women and minority can­ The faculty presently consists of ap­ Professor Vince Blasi, a member of discovered. he or she receives extra didates, there is intense competition proximately 46 white males, one white the Personnel Committee and last procedural- considerations not given to ee FACULTY, page two Lisa Ward ERA: Laying Senate Votes LSSS Fee Hike by Jeff Eisenberg Senate coffers, an increase of thirty-six from 1975-1976 levels. In addition in­ On Monday night, the Law School percent over last year's operating flation and the proliferation of a Foundation Student Senate voted to send a proposal budget of $28,000. organizations seeking Senate Funding to the Dean recommending that the According to Tam Lotterman, LSSS have further strained the pursestrings. If the ERA doesn't pas~ ... ··We 'II start LSSS fee be raised from five to ten Treasurer, the fee increase is Lotterman noted that the Senate lost all over al(ain ... The f1rst!:.qual Ril(hts dollars per semester. If approved by necessitated by a fiscal crunch which roughly $5,000 yearly in revenues once Amendment came out in 1920. Ha vinR to the Dean, the fee increase will generate the Senate has faced for the last several generated from Hutchins Hall vending do thinxs over isn't anvthmp new for LIS. an additional $10,000 dollars for the years. Real income is down nearly 25% machines when the University signed a We've been having to do 11 for a lonl( new contract for vending services tim~." several years ago. That contract made Th1rd-year law student I 11a Ward, an no provisions for sharing the take with energetic 24-year-old from .\1ufkegon, LSSS . .\1ichll(an, hopes it doe.1n 't take much Senate President Doug EHmann cited lon11er. Ward spent her C'hriwmas break the plight of several Senate funded campaif.1ning for passa/!,e of the ERA in organizations to illustrate the need for Norman, Oklahoma, and mmt of this the fee hike. "A lot of organizations had semester Orf.lanizinR next wee/.. 's ERA to drop projects in midstream this year fundraismg dinner ut tht• law school. simply because they ran out of money," Funds from the dmner "''11/ be funneled he noted. "The Environmental Law into the ERA campail(ns m targett>d un­ Society, for one, has been virtually ratified states. broke since January, and right now, Ward spoke last week w1th R.G. editor there are six or seven organizations Jeff Blake about thl' cumpai}ln and the that have totally used up their responre it has and 1ome11mer hasn't allocation already," he add~. Renerated. Committees also faced the budget Q: H o~ are people rl'sponding to axe this year, particularly the Speakers your efforts? A: I think that a lot of JX'Ople here, in See FEE HIKE. page three a ratified state, feel the ERA is a lost cause and not worth working on. Q : Might it be? Stewart to A: No. I'm not certain we'll gain the three states we need, but we still have to go forward, because even if Hold Court we can get just one more state to by John Fagan ratify, it will let the people m power Former U.S. Supreme Court Justice know there's a unified group out Potter Stewart arrived in Ann Arbor on there. It will be a message that we Former Supreme Court Justice Potter Stewart at Tuesday's Campbell Monday night and will be the featured are alive and that we better be con­ Court Competition. For results, see page 3. speaker in many classes at the Law sidered when the parties adopt plat­ School during the coming week. forms for the elections. Getting Stewart judged the 58th annual Henry three states is a long shot, but it's M. Campbell Moot Court Competition possible. SFF Coming up Short held here Tuesday and will stay on at Q: How sympathetic are people by Mike Vale the Law School through March 31 as here? Are any men helping? With less than two weeks remaining in this year's campaign, pledges for the school 's Helen DeRoy Fellow. A: More women are helping than Student Funded Fellowships now total $4,000, more than $3500 Jess than was Established with funds from an en­ men, but that's in the nature of the pledged by this time last year. Much more money is needed, according to SFF dowment of the Helen DeRoy organization. Some men are Board Chairperson Elise Bean, to give any meaningful support to the 21 applicants Testamentary Foundation of Detroit, inhibited from joining a group with for the grants. The last day to pledge money is Friday. April2. the fellowship brings leading govern­ our title (NOW >. But there are men Past SFF recipients have worked for organizations such as Michigan Legal ment officials to the Law School to helping out. Services, the Connecticut Fund for the Environment, and the American Civil share experiences with students and I've certainly had more women Liberties union of Northern California. With the help of SFF grants, these students faculty. He will also appear at an open make contributions to this thing than are provided with subsistence-level income while working for such organizations. forum on Monday, March 29 from 2:30 See ERA, page eight Pledge forms are available on the table outside Room 100. to 3:30 in the Lawyers' Cl ub Lounge. Res Gestae-March 24, 1982- page 2 Faculty Hiring: Standards Kept too High? from page one among the top law schools for these the problems of hiring more women and people. Michigan has a unique problem One woman felt that class would not be as sexist, minorities is that all the role models for in competing with schools on the East and legal principles would not be explained in them are in government and private and West coasts. practice, and few role models exist in Few people are satisfied with the law terms of male activities, such as comparing the academics. Women and minorities may school's affirmative action program for burden ofproof to afootballfield. not want to return to Jaw schools and faculty hiring. " We recognize that teach if being a student was not a com­ there are problems, but they can be fortable experience. overcome, it just takes more effort," mance. Mulligan thinks an effort should Duquette suggested a woman on the An informal survey of male and said Donna Duquette, a coordinator for be made to identify such people and faculty holds an important position as a female law students revealed that onJy the Women Law Students Association.
Load more

Recommended publications
  • How Michigan Stores Its Fine Arts in a Box
    $ Back (https://lansingcitypulse.newsbank.com/browse/MLCP/2002/december/04/1) City Pulse - Cover Story December 4, 2002 Publication: Lansing City Pulse (MI) Word Count: 4141 How Michigan Stores Its Fine Arts in a Box By DANIEL STURM In 1980, when the State of Michigan decided to acquire a major sculpture, the art community chose the world-renowned artist Michael Heizer and proudly purchased "This Equals That," the largest sculpture in the United States. They placed it just west of the Capitol in downtown Lansing. The piece was praised by art critics as a clever geometric concept showing one full circle, two halves, four quarters, and eight eighths, all within a whole. Michigan invested a hefty $540,000- the price one pays for a sculpture referenced in art catalogs worldwide. Irving Taran, a Michigan State University art professor, recalls often picking up visiting friends from the airport and taking them directly to see the monumental sculpture in the middle of the night. "We had popcorn and looked at it. They would say "My god, a Michael Heizer in Lansing, Mich.," and I would say "Amazing, isn't it?" and they would respond "Most amazing!" For capital residents, a starlit evening with popcorn and metropolitan art may never again be possible: Two weeks ago, construction crews began removing the seven iron, oxide-tinted monumental structures to a state warehouse. When the sculpture was fabricated, the concrete objects had been sprayed over a stainless steel, plywood and mesh framework. According to the state Department of Management and Budget, there were cracks in the pieces that let water seep through to rot interior boards.
    [Show full text]
  • Paving Pro& 3-1- \D
    qL ’J/. CASS CITY CHROWCLE-(.* .,., VOLUME 73 NUMBER 2 CAS$ CIW, MICmGAN -THURSDAY,MAY 3,1979 ”,, 18 PAGES PLUS 2 SUPPLEMENTS +. ht, --_ L y5 . e Paving pro& 3-1- \d for local airport rmway Improvements may be in about 16 of Hutchinson’s 157 Federal funds pay up to 80 from an improved airport. the offing for Rolling Hills acres Because it is roughly percent of the cost for One it would help is Walbro Airport. in the center of his property, airport improvements (but Corp All that’s needed is more he doesn’t want to sell it to not for purchases) How According to Hutchinson, than $90,000 the village -- assuming that ever, according to the state the company owns a six- Impetus for the proposed Cass City would want to buy official. Cass City isn’t on place, twin-engine plane, lengthening and paving of it (He rents the rest of his the federal list for needed which is kept at Tri-City the runway is coming from land for farming ) airports, so probably would Airport near Saginaw-Bay the Cass City Chamber of The possibility of selling have difficulty meeting the City An aviation firm there Commerce. only the airstrip -- with criteria to get any federal maintains the plane and Airport owner Grant Hutchinson keeping the cash provides the pilot Hutchinson started the fa- hangar and other facilities Congress currently is con- The plane probably could cility in 1972 on his farm at was examined, he said, but sidering legislation that land here, he said, as other Milligan and Cemetery the state turned thumbs would allocate federal planes of similar size have Roads.
    [Show full text]
  • March 2003, Vol
    March 2003, Vol. 6 No. 1 Judges Retirement System enters 2003 Our Mission financially sound We deliver pensions, related his issue of Connections includes the percent. The higher the percentage, the financial summary of your stronger the pension system. The benefits and retirement system for fiscal year calculation of this percentage is explained services to promote T 2002. Although 2002 was a volatile year on in detail in the financial section of the the future financial Wall Street, the retirement system funds Comprehensive Annual Financial Report security of our were well cared for over the course of the which can be found at customers. year. The financial summary can be found www.michigan.gov/ors. on page 4. During fiscal year 2001-2002 the retire- Our Vision While the funds have not performed as ment system’s net assets decreased to well as they have in the past, the retire- $234.8 million. The major sources of Fast, easy access ment system invests for the long run in revenue were investment income and to complete both a responsible and prudent manner. contributions. The major expenditures and accurate Therefore, investments are made in a were benefit payments. broad diversified group of assets. This information and As of September 30, 2002, there were 535 strategy helps to limit losses during exceptional service. retirees and beneficiaries receiving turbulent times. For example, while the monthly benefits. Approximately 367 stock market investments are down, the active employees were reported during current bond and real estate investments In this issue fiscal year 2001-2002. Of these, about 270 are up.
    [Show full text]
  • School Board Gets Sif,Pport
    • • • ss» a Q IS ass s a au JIG a QI AI the News of AI the Pointes Every no' 'I~ ThllndlY Morning rosse r1nte ~ws Complete Ne'ws 'Coverage of All the Pointes VOL. 38-NOo 23 'wltlllh .. a. hcond C.... Malt .. at the 10e 'or COP.!' 32 Pages-Two Sections-Section One '0.1 Offlco at Dotroll. Mlchl .. n GROSSE POINTE, MICHIGAN, THURSDAY, JUNE 9, 1977 $1.00 Por Ve•• . Voters to. HEADLINES School Board of the Choose T,vo Resolution Candidates WEEK --L A. CompUecl by !he Grone Pointe New. Polls at 10 Elementary Gets Sif,pport Schools Will Be Open from 7 a.m.~8 p.m. THE'I't1~:iE~1U1~~ATES Wayne County School District Representatives has told Cuba it bas no inlen- Adopt locally Approv~ Measure Against By Susan Mt:Donald Uo.n of re-establlshing full Proposed Teacher licensure Bill trade (and diplomatic reta. L 0 c a I con t r a 1 of schools, curriculum im- tioDS tIIS long .s Cuban troops By Susan McDonald _ continue radical ectivities in Representatives from all 36 Wayne County prov4i:ments and teacher- administration relations Africa; '& top U.S, foreign school districts last week took a united stand policy official said Wednes. against a proposed teacher licensure bill, adop~ing have become major is- day. 1I1e official said that a resolution written and approved by the Pomte sues in the race to fill while momentum has built Board of Education in April. two Board of Education up for normalization of rela. The resolution was ap- seats in the Monday, June 13, annual electh:il}: tiOI\J betwe,en the two coun.
    [Show full text]
  • Republican Feminists and Feminist Republicans: the Es Arch for the Es Nsible Center in Michigan-1968 to 1984 Ann Marie Wambeke Wayne State University
    Wayne State University Wayne State University Dissertations 1-1-2017 Republican Feminists And Feminist Republicans: The eS arch For The eS nsible Center In Michigan-1968 To 1984 Ann Marie Wambeke Wayne State University, Follow this and additional works at: https://digitalcommons.wayne.edu/oa_dissertations Recommended Citation Wambeke, Ann Marie, "Republican Feminists And Feminist Republicans: The eS arch For The eS nsible Center In Michigan-1968 To 1984" (2017). Wayne State University Dissertations. 1752. https://digitalcommons.wayne.edu/oa_dissertations/1752 This Open Access Dissertation is brought to you for free and open access by DigitalCommons@WayneState. It has been accepted for inclusion in Wayne State University Dissertations by an authorized administrator of DigitalCommons@WayneState. REPUBLICAN FEMINISTS AND FEMINIST REPUBLICANS: THE SEARCH FOR THE SENSIBLE CENTER IN MICHIGAN-1968 TO 1984 by ANN MARIE WAMBEKE DISSERTATION Submitted to the Graduate School of Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY 2017 MAJOR: HISTORY Approved By: Dr. Liette Gidlow Date Dr. Elizabeth Faue Date Dr. Tracy Neumann Date Dr. Krista Brumley Date DEDICATION I dedicate this dissertation to my two amazing grandsons, John Steven Mellen and Maxwell Ryle Bouton. My wish for both of you is that you develop a lifelong love of learning and a passion for the study of history. ii ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS I could not have engaged in this long and wonderful journey without the support of others. To my friends and colleagues at Wayne State University. I would like you to know that you managed to make this entire process both intellectually rewarding and tremendously fun.
    [Show full text]
  • Environmental Scorecard 2008 a Reflection on Michigan’S Environmental Leadership Table of Contents
    Michigan League of Conservation Voters Environmental Scorecard 2008 A Reflection on Michigan’s Environmental Leadership Table of Contents Letter From the Director and Board President.................................Page 2 Michigan LCV Protects................................................................. Pages 3-4 Michigan LCV Board of Directors and Staff.................................... Page 4 2007-2008 In Review......................................................................... Page 5 Priority Issues.....................................................................................Page 6 The Best of 2007-2008.......................................................................Page 8 The Worst of 2007-2008............................................................. Pages 9-10 Michigan Supreme Court..........................................................Pages 11-12 Senate Bill Descriptions.............................................................Pages 13-14 Senate Votes.................................................................................... Page 15 House Bill Descriptions.............................................................Pages 17-18 House Votes............................................................................... Pages 19-21 Keep Score and Take Action............................................................Page 22 Michigan LCV Mission The Michigan League of Conservation Voters works to turn environmental values into community and legislative priorities. We do this by electing and
    [Show full text]
  • Awards Nomination Packet
    1 League of Women Voters of Michigan January 15, 2021 Awards Nomination Packet Dear League Leader, In every Local League there are members whose values, service and leadership CONTENTS set them apart. In quiet and public ways these are the individuals who are doing the most to passionately fulfill the mission of the League of Women Voters. This President’s Letter 1 Awards Nomination Packet offers the opportunity to recognize those League and Award Overview leaders who excel in the hands-on work to safeguard democracy. Belle Brotherton 2 Award Criteria and The following awards will be presented May 21-22, 2021 at the virtual LWVMI Directions State Convention. Helen Milliken 3 Leadership in Civic Empowerment Criteria • The Belle Brotherton Award honors an individual whose outstanding leader- and Directions ship and significant accomplishments have benefited the citizens of Maryann Mahaffey 4 Community Service Michigan, inspired others and fostered greater public participation in the Award Criteria and democratic process. Directions GUIDELINES for the 5 three competitive • The Helen Milliken Leadership in Civic Empowerment Award honors up to awards two individuals who have led the way in providing citizens with information Belle Ringer Awards 6 and encouraging informed voters through League work at the state and/or And Directions local level. • The Maryann Mahaffey Community Service Award honors an individual for demonstrated outstanding commitment to their community and its citizens and who exemplifies the principles of League and League leadership. Awards Timeline • January 15, 2021 • The Belle Ringer Awards are noncompetitive and inclusive. Each local Awards Packet sent to League is invited to select up to four members for recognition—one each in Local Leagues Advocacy, Voter Service, Member Recruitment & Engagement and Strategic Planning and/or Fundraising, to acknowledge their support of critical League • April 30, 2021 NOON Awards nominations priorities.
    [Show full text]
  • Container 145 To
    1/5/80 Folder Citation: Collection: Office of Staff Secretary; Series: Presidential Files; Folder: 1/5/80; Container 145 To See Complete Finding Aid: http://www.jimmycarterlibrary.gov/library/findingaids/Staff_Secretary.pdf STATUS .-•-·'• ·, '._' • '• :�·; f\ .�.:= '•• • ,'_• •' .·:-,,.�·,_;-, .. �-�•·.•; I,J',', '"o'-ol.-1,;_,, . .� -: .... •,_,;:,.,.___:, ,.·_.,;.,·,,,__ ' ,,. � '"I NORTH CAROLINA ERA History 1979 Senate killed in committee 1977 House passed 61-55; Senate defeated 24-26 1975 House defeated 57-62 1973 House defeated in committee; Senate defeated 23-27 Present Political Line-Up Senate House Total l-iembers 50 120 Partisan Balance D-45 D-105 R- 5 R- 15 Need to Ratify Majority present 61 and voting (26) Estimated Pro-ERA 21 55-64 Leadership Mixed Mixed Lt. Governor/President Speaker J:immy Green (D) Anti Carl Stewart (D) Pro President Pro Tern Speaker Pro Tern Craig Lawing (D) Pro H. Horton Rotmdtree (D) Anti Governor James B. Hunt, Jr. (D) 1980 Pro Next Elections - 1980 Filing - Jan. 7 - Feb. 12 Primary - May 2 Rlmoff - Jtme 30 Senate - All (2 years) House -- All (2 years) U.S. Senate: Robert Morgan (D) Governor and all other constitutional officers Next Legislative Session - 1980 Session scheduled for May 5-17. Budget session. ERA cannot be reintroduced; could only be considered by a 2/3 vote of those present and voting. House committees required to report all bills; Senate not. Committees may report a bill favorably as amended, favorably as cornrnitee substitute, without prejudice or tmfavorably. Bills reported tmfavorable may be resurrected by a 2/3 vote of members present and voting.
    [Show full text]
  • The Helen and William Milliken Scholar Program
    The Helen and William Milliken Scholar Program Michigan Environmental Council (MEC) is pleased to announce The Helen and William Milliken Scholar Program, a competitive $6,000 internship for Michigan college students that will inspire the Great Lake State’s next generation of environmental leaders. Throughout their lives and careers, Helen Milliken and Governor William Milliken followed principle over political expediency to lead our state through difficult environmental conflicts with wisdom and foresight. In doing so, they honored and protected the water, land, fish and wildlife, and natural beauty that distinguish Michigan from all other places on Earth. The Helen and William Milliken Scholar Program will provide an unsurpassed practical experience to Michigan college students who aspire to honor the Milliken legacy with a successful career in environmental law, policy and/or advocacy. Over time, we expect to see Milliken Scholars in top decision-making positions, leading Michigan to a healthy, sustainable and prosperous future. The Basics. Each year a Michigan college student will be selected through a competitive process. The winner will receive a $6,000 prize and complete 400 hours of service learning with MEC. Winners may complete their 400 hours of service learning during any 16-32 week span in the 12- month period following their selection. The service learning experience will focus on a “big idea”—an innovative policy concept or cutting edge advocacy tool—that will help restore Michigan to its once-proud place as a global leader in natural resource conservation and environmental protection. Revolving around that “big idea,” the internship will involve: • In-depth research and production of a written report that’s ready to be shared with the world; • Intensive practice in policymaking processes and various forms of advocacy, including media communications, organizing and lobbying; and • Opportunities to build relationships and receive mentoring from leaders of Michigan’s environmental community past and present.
    [Show full text]
  • American Associatino of University Women of Michigan Records
    Guide to the American Association of University Women of Michigan Records LR001589 Table of Contents Summary Information .................................................................................................................................... 3 Scope and Content ......................................................................................................................................... 3 Arrangement ................................................................................................................................................... 4 Administrative Information ............................................................................................................................ 4 Related Materials ........................................................................................................................................... 5 Controlled Access Headings .......................................................................................................................... 6 Other Access Aids ......................................................................................................................................... 6 - Page 2 - Guide to the American Association of University Women of Michigan Records LR001589 Summary Information Repository: Walter P. Reuther Library Creator: American Association of University Women. Michigan Division Title: American Association of University Women of Michigan Records ID: LR001589 Date [inclusive]: 1903-2005 Physical Description: 37 Linear
    [Show full text]
  • White House Photographs November 29, 1976
    Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library White House Photographs November 29, 1976 This database was created by Library staff and indexes all photographs taken by the Ford White House photographersrelated to this subject. Use the search capabilities in your PDF reader to locate key words within this index. Please note that clicking on the link in the “Roll #” field will display a 200 dpi JPEG image of the contact sheet (1:1 images of the 35 mm negatives). Gerald Ford is always abbreviated “GRF” in the "Names" field. If the "Geographic" field is blank, the photo was taken within the White House complex. The date on the contact sheet image is the date the roll of film was processed, not the date the photographs were taken. All photographs taken by the White House photographers are in the public domain and reproductions (600 dpi scans or photographic prints) of individual images may be purchased and used without copyright restriction. Please include the roll and frame numbers when contacting the Library staff about a specific photo (e.g., A1422-10). To view photo listings for other dates, to learn more about this project or other Library holdings, or to contact an archivist, please visit the White House Photographic Collection page View President Ford's Daily Diary (activities log) for this day Roll # Frames Tone Subject - Proper Subject - Generic Names Geographic Location Photographer B2333 4-17 BW Meeting with the Ambassador of Saudi Arabia seated near fireplace, GRF, Ali Abdallah Alireza; Oval Office Schumacher to the US talking; various angles and Scowcroft distances; Scowcroft not in all frames B2343 2A-3A Color Reception for Republican Governors and Their standing, talking Sen.
    [Show full text]
  • League Links
    The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan political organization meaning that it never endorses or opposes candidates or political parties. LWV influences public policy through education and advocacy. We encourage informed and active participation in government. League of Women Voters of Michigan League Links Empowering Voters. Defending Democracy. We envision a democracy where every person has the desire, the right, the knowledge and the confidence to participate. 5/24/2019 100th ANNIVERSARY - LWVMI CONVENTION LWVMI hosted its 36th Biennial Convention in Livonia on May 17- May 19. It was one of our largest conventions ever held with almost 200 people. Paula Bowman was our excellent convention chair, and we were hosted by the Northwest Wayne County LWV. Thank you! On Friday, we began with an exciting and educational pre-convention workshop. Jay Yeager, Faeger, Baker, Daniels LLC, and Mark Brewer, Goodman Acker PC, briefed the League members on our lawsuit and its current status. Their expertise was greatly appreciated. They look forward to providing future presentations to MI League members. They thanked the members and others that provided testimony or depositions that are listed here as plaintiffs. We also heard a status update on the implementation of Proposal 3, Promote the Vote, and other voting rights legislation from Sharon Dolente, Voting Rights Strategist from the the ACLU of MI. And then Alicia Gurrieri, LWVUS Organizer, inspired us all to take immediate action to urge the U.S. Senate to pass the For the People Act. We distributed 300 postcards that will be sent to U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow! Following a welcome reception where we met the new board nominees, we enjoyed a dine-around hosted by the NW Wayne County LWV and then held our first plenary session.
    [Show full text]