Tyler / Smith The County VOTER Forum for Local Candidates Set Monday April 21, 7 pm You are invited to not FORUM: Candidates for April 21 -Judy Holmes, Chair attend the St. Patrick’s for Tyler City Council April– Candidates for four op- and TISD Trustees Day festival! May 2014 posed races for Tyler city and Tyler Public Library school offices will face off By now you should 201 South College April 21 at a League forum at have received your League of the Tyler Public Library. Panelists are LWV Presi- invitation to not Women These candidates invited Janice Caldwell dent Mary Claire Rowe, attend the St. Pat’s Voters to participate: Moderator Tyler Morning Tele- event. Mission Tyler Mayor : graph ’s Roy Maynard, and TJC’s , Joel Rando Kevin Dilley. Moderator is Janice Help LWV-Tyler/Smith The League Tyler City Council Place 4 : Caldwell, Lindale HS debate coach County find the pot of gold of Women Eleno Licea, and TJC adjunct professor. at the end of the Voters is a The moderator will take ques- TISD Trustee Place 2: rainbow. Send your nonpartisan tions from the audience, selected Orenthia Mason, check today. Just organization by a League screening panel. that works to Cedrick Granberry respond quickly, Don’t miss this opportunity to promote TISD Trustee Place 4: and political Ross Strader, Barbara A. Smith learn more about those seeking to serve in municipal and school of- you will be helping to responsibility Make Democracy Work! through See Election Calendar page 7 fices. informed Saturday 61st LWV Annual Meeting Set for May 17 participation May 17 of all citizens aturday, May 17 League members have a great 11 am—2 pm in their opportunity for fellowship and good food and Lunch: As with last year, we S Cheng’s China Bistro government. atmosphere, as we meet to consider and approve order from the menu and re- 3300 Troup Hwy. The League plans for the next League year. ceive individual tickets with a does not 15% gratuity added. Please RSVP so that there is support or Business Meeting: adequate seating. oppose any • Elect a Board of Directors for 2014-2016 (see political party page 4) Please come promptly at or any • Adopt an operating budget for fiscal year 2015 11 am so that you can order your lunch candidate. It (see p. 5) before the meeting starts. publishes • Vote on retention of current positions on local factual issues: Public Library Services and Single Mem- PLEASE RSVP to: information ber Districts. [email protected] to help • Vote on status of Study on Transportation Or 903-526-3848 prepare citizens to April Member Policy Discussion to Focus on Veterans cast informed See pages 4-5 of How is Smith County caring for the needs and providing Monday votes. this VOTER for for essential services for the 18,000 veterans living here? Do April 28 The League we offer help with jobs, medical services, counseling, hous- information does take ing, and education? Do we have enough agencies and organi- 7 pm relating to the action on zations taking on these important tasks? Do we have too Genecov Room May 17 annual many? Are these efforts coordinated? 315 North Broadway selected business meeting: governmental These questions and their answers will be among those slate and issues that covered in the April 28 LWV-TSC discussion meeting at members 7:00 pm, in the Genecov Room at the Tyler Area Chamber of proposed have studied. Commerce. Lynne Spivey, an active volunteer in veterans' budgets issues here in Smith County, will convene a panel of top leaders to share a wide spectrum of activities and needs here. You will want to take part in this discussion! 1 The Tyler VOTER

President’s Podium: Year’s End Doesn’t Mean Work Is Done LWV-Tyler This newsletter issue is the final one before making a donation to LWV-Tyler Diversity our next fiscal year begins June 1 . Time has flown or the tax-deductible LWV-TEF. Policy These funds are critical to maintain by this year. My first year as president has been The League of full of experiences and opportunities that I might our connections to the community: Women Voters of not have had otherwise. web site, post office box, newslet- Tyler/Smith During this year of learning more about the ter, telephone, and other services. County, in both its League, I still couldn’t find my way around with- Hope to see you all at the No- values and Agenda Lunch April 9, and make plans to attend the practices, affirms out those who are truly the backbone of this or- annual business meeting May 17. The April 28 pro- ganization. All our LWV members need to sit in its belief and gram on service to veterans is a timely look at how commitment to on a board meeting and experience the intense in- well we give back to those who serve our country. diversity and terest and dedication of those who serve. Bring a friend to any of these to help expand our mem- pluralism, which Please consider serving on next year’s bership and circle of supporters. means that there board. Board members attend one meeting per Local elections are fast approaching, so plan to shall be no barriers month and may serve on committees such as mem- attend the candidate forum April 21. to participation in bership, voters service, public policy issues, fund Thanks to the board and the membership for any activity of the raising, public relations, or some special project. making such a difference. LWV-Tyler on the basis of gender, The slate still has openings. Mary Claire race, creed, age, Also, if you have not already done so, please sexual orientation, TSC Sees respond to the St. Patrick’s Day non-event by national origin, or disability. Organization & Membership News: Linda Sharp Organization VP The LWV-Tyler/ No- Board Appoints Two New Members—Welcome! Smith County Agenda The LWV-TSC board recently involvement with "The Great Deci- recognizes that recognized appointed Annah Wright and De- sions" program. On the board she diverse perspectives are by LWVUS Lunch Set trese Harkey to the 2013-14 Board will support Program VP Dee Brock important and for April 8 of Directors, to serve through end as Program Assistant. necessary for Linda Sharp of the fiscal year May 31. Both also Detrese Harkey is responsible and have agreed to be on the ballot to a recent first time representative serve another term in FY 2014-15. member of LWV, decision making. Annah Wright and husband but has jumped in LWV-Tyler/Smith Athena Greek Restaurant John joined the League in 2012. to assist in many Countysubscribes They have lived in areas. Harkey has to the belief that Sue Barham would brave diversity and Tyler since 1978 lived in Tyler since these cold temperatures pluralism are and are both re- 1999. She has a BS 1601 West SW Loop 323 fundamental to the heroic women who gave tired. Annah in business and is working on her values it upholds Members can sample tasty the suffrage movement worked for ETMC masters in social work from and that this Greek dishes at a new restau- before teaching Stephen F. Austin University. She inclusiveness rant, talk with friends, and dis- for TISD. She en- says that her League interests are enhances the cuss issues of the day. joys travel and fund raising and marketing, a real organization's Sound like a nice way to spent time this past summer with bonus for our organization. ability to respond spend your lunch time? more effectively to their son who lives in Germany. These two women promise to RSVP to changing [email protected] Anna also belongs to AAUW and is bring fresh insights and first-rate conditions and Or 903-283-0483 especially interested in the LWV's skills to LWV leadership. needs.

LWV-Tyler/Smith LWV- Convention These four dele- County affirms its gates will repre- commitment to Friday-Sunday sent LWV-TSC at reflecting the diversity of April 25-27 the LWV-Texas Austin Doubletree Americans in its Convention April board and 25-27,2014 Mary Claire Rowe Dee Brock Peggy Downing Detrese Harkey programs.

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Membership News: Meet New Members Community Relations Peggy Downing, Membership Director Yolanda Prince, VP Detrese Harkey with media relations, strategic Detrese Harkey planning, fund raising, and media- Taxi Cab Company of has lived in Tyler tion. She served as 2013 President Tyler Offers Voters Free Peggy Downing since 1999. She of the Tyler Area Chamber of Rides has a BS in business and is work- Commerce. ing on her masters in social work Jackson holds a BS degree Jamal Mohar, owner of the Taxi from Stephen F. Austin University. from UT Austin and a Masters Cab Company of Tyler, has Detrese from UT Tyler. She has served on agreed to provide transportation Worked for the Texas Board of Nursing Exam- to the DPS office to secure state- Threlkeld iners representing consumers, on approved photo IDs, to register, Insurance Kiwanis International, and Leader- and to the polls to vote. This service is offered to Company for ship Texas. people who do not have personal transportation to several Rubye Kendrick is a physical these facilities. years, she therapist specializing in geriatric This service revives a tradi- also attends medicine. She has been employed tion of the League from the College Hill by The Clair- 1950s, when the taxi company Baptist Church where she sings in mont Tyler of that period offered a similar the choir, is a youth sponsor, and Acceler- service for voting and paying teaches Sunday school, and works ated Care poll tax. on several different committees Plus. She Mohar says he is happy to with in the church. She enjoys joined the provide this service free of helping others. Detrese works League be- charge. Just call 24-hours in within the Tyler community with cause she advance. several organizations, including wanted a source to learn more Civitan, Secretary of the A. Philip about politics and issues, as well Seminar: Randolph Institute, on the board as to be able to educate others of NAACP and the Christian about the political process and Working With Women’s Job Corps. voting rights. She has a MS from Detrese believes in “each one Victims of University of Maryland and a BS in reach one,” meaning it is impor- physical therapy from UT Medical Domestic Sex tant to educate others on voting Branch in Galveston. rights and the reasons for voting. Trafficking:

Mary Elizabeth Jackson joined LWV-Tyler in the mid-1990s. She Add these new members to Saturday, April 5 also was a pre- your member handbook: senter in the 8am—12:15pm superb League- Detrese Harkey Expert Presenter: 3206 Old Jacksonville Hwy. sponsored semi- Tyler, TX 75701 Detective Cristi Bill nar targeting 903-245-9695 women as candi- [email protected] Phoenix AZ Vice Unit

dates for office: Mary Elizabeth Jackson “Getting Her in Office.” 11130 CR 494 Tyler Jr. College, Wagstaff Gym Jackson is President of the Tyler TX 75706 372-4624 (c) 882-4822 (h) Multipurpose Room Trinity-Mother Frances Founda- [email protected] tion, where she oversees public 531 4788 or 525 1206 (w) $20/person and community health initiatives. Rubye Kendrick Contact: Donna Fraser She is CEO of Tyler Family Circle of 2875 Latosha Lane 903-714-7660 Care. Prior to TMFHC, she owned Tyler 75706 her own communications consult- 903-526-4961 Or Register at Door, 7:15-8 am ing firm and has broad experience [email protected]

3 The Tyler VOTER Nominated for 2013-2014 Year Report of the Nominating Committee 2013-14 Nominating Chair Toni Ferrell OFFICERS Program VP (2014-2016) Dee Brock The 2014 nominating committee additional directors to submits the leadership slate of nomi- serve one-year terms. Voters Service VP (2014-2015)*—Vacant nees at left to serve on the 2014- Three “off-board” Organization VP (2014-2016)—Vacant 2015 LWV-Tyler/Smith County members are elected Treasurer (2014-2016) Scherel Carver Board of Directors. At the appropri- each year to serve as the nominating DIRECTORS ate time in the Order of Business, committee in the year following their Peggy Downing (2014-2016) any voting member of the League election, together with 2 members Detrese Harkey (2014-2016) also may nominate a member for any appointed by the board. A full con- Annah Wright (2014-2015) * open position, provided that the con- tingent of elected and appointed offi- sent of the nominee has been secured cers, directors and nominating com- Director #5 Vacant (2014-2016) in advance. Members also may vol- mittee members could total 20— *filling an unfinished term unteer their own names for consid- almost half of the member house- Nominated for the 2014-2015 eration. holds of LWV-Tyler/Smith County. Nominating Committee: Did You Know? While more than one member from a Chair (2014-15) Toni Ferrell LWV-Tyler/Smith County’s household may serve on the Board, Member (2014-15) Carol Reynolds current membership totals 65. There we do not have that situation cur- are 13 households that are multiple- rently. Member (2014-15) Sue Barham member households, accounting for In addition to those who serve

25 of the total 65 members. In other on the board, LWV-Tyler/Smith Submitted by 2013-14 Nominating Committee : words, our membership total repre- County has at least 16 members who Toni Ferrell, Chair sents only 51 households. Seven of have accepted significant “off- Carole Reynolds Sue Barham those households are located more board” assignments. All of this in- Linda Sharp Scherel Carver than 25 miles from Tyler, with five formation demonstrates that a huge being outside Smith County. One percentage of our membership is Returning Officers: current board member’s household is actively engaged in keeping the or- President (2013-2015) Mary Claire Rowe located more than +35 miles from ganization strong and productive. Community Relations VP (2013-2015) Tyler, but she works in Tyler every Yolanda Prince day. Please remember to thank these Secretary (2013-2015) Andie Rathbone Typically a League Board is members who have volunteered

Returning Directors: comprised of all elected officers and their time and talents to sustain the Director (2013-15) Kristi Roberts all elected and appointed directors. League’s work in Tyler and Smith Director (2013-15) Mary Vernau LWV-Tyler bylaws provide that the County! new board may appoint up to five

Member Dues Reminder—Spring/Summer 2014 April July Sue Barham/Steve Lander Dee Brock Myrtha Basile/Max Scott Mary Decker Barbara Brandon/ Charlotte Clark Shirley & Ed Hightower Scherel Carver Linda Resnik Toni Ferrell Brenda McWilliams/Louann Smoot Roy Stanley Margie Victor To Join the League:

Suzie Tomme Overdue The League of Women Voters is where hands-on work to safeguard democracy leads to civic May Kara Camp improvement. Join LWV, where leaders are actively Brenda Stratton Liza Ely engaged in effecting change at the local, state, and

June Karena Love national levels. Barbara Bass Madeleine Ross Send P.O. Box 6271 Jamie Womack check to: Tyler, TX 75711 $60 Mail to PO Box 6271, Tyler TX 75711 Individual $90 Two in same Household Thanks for your prompt response $25 Student 4 The Tyler VOTER Members to Adopt Year’s Budget at Annual Meeting

INCOME-TSC INCOME-TEF Recommended Special Grant-Program #1 500.00 Restricted: Voter Service - YEOs 200.00 Budgets Dues 3000.00 Voters Service State Voters Guide 400.00 If approved in April Interest 15.00 VS - Debates, forums 200.00 by the board, this Donations-General 4685.00 Restricted: Commun Rel. Proj A 500.00 LWV-TSC budget Total INCOME 8200.00 Commun. Community Rel. Proj. B 500.00 will be adopted by EXPENSES Relations CR Special Project C 500.00 members at annual Member National member dues 760.00 Restricted: Citizen Info Proj Prog #2 500.00 meeting May 17. Dues State member dues 510.00 Program Program Project #3 500.00 Members do not Total Member Dues 1270.00 Grant-Program #4 500.00 vote on the LWV- Annual Meeting 200.00 Sub-Tot. Restricted –3800.00 0 TEF budget. Meetings, National Convention 2014 800.00 Donations-General 2070.00 Special Projects: Conventions State Lobby Day 2015 700.00 Total TEF Income 5870.00 • TSC special pro- Workshops 300.00 EXPENSES jects are based on Tot Meetings, Convs. 2000.00 Member Dues National member dues 760.00 potential pass- Voters Debates, forum, voter regis 50.00 State member dues 510.00 through grants Service Educational Publications 100.00 Total Member Dues 1270.00 Total Voters Service 150.00 Meetings TEF Workshops 100.00 from LWVUS. • TEF projects de- Community Public ity 100.00 Total Meetings 100.00 Relations Financial development 200.00 Voters Educational YEO 250.00 pend upon local Web site IPS fee 75.00 Service Debates, forums 100.00 donations and Tot Commun Relatns 375.00 VS Brochures 200.00 foundation grants and are carried out Program Action/Advocacy 200.00 State Voters Guides 400.00 only if those are Great Decisions 100.00 Mail Ed. Publications 100.00 attained. Observer Corps 50.00 Total Voters Service 1050.00 Dues: Budgets pro- Library Services—SALT 200.00 Community Financial development 150.00 posed by the Program-General 200.00 Relations CR Special Project A 500.00 Special CR Project B 500.00 budget committee Program-Handouts 100.00 CR Grant Project C 500.00 and board reflect Publications Purchased 100.00 Women’s Equality Day 200.00 no increase in LWVUS Program Project #1 500.00 Tot. Commun. Relations 1850.00 dues amounts and Total Program 1450.00 Program Program Project #2 500.00 are based on 62 Organiza- Records preservation 50.00 Citizen Info Prog project #3 500.00 members. Local tion Print VOTER 250.00 dues of $7, State Mail VOTER 75.00 Program Project #4 500.00 Publications purchased 100.00 dues of $22, and Membership 200.00 National dues of Mail to members 75.00 Total Program 1600.00 $31, for the total TOTAL Organization 650.00 Total TEF Expenses 5870.00 dues fee of $60. Audit 50.00 Bank fee 40.00 Budget Committee: Dee Brock, Shirley Hightower, Board tools 60.00 Linda Sharp, Yolanda Prince, Mary Claire Rowe Board training 100.00 Liability Insurance 425.00 Thanks to the following donors since June 1, 2013 POBox, bulk permit 280.00 Sue Barham & Steve Lander Maurine Muntz Administra- Supplies, postage 100.00 Dee Brock Andie Rathbone tive Telephone 250.00 Scherel Carver Linda Resnik Total Administrative 1305.00 Charlotte Clarke & Barbara Brandon Carole Reynolds Total EXPENSES 7200.00 Geri Cohen Mary Claire & Gilbert Rowe To Reserves 1000.00 Daye Collins Mitch Shamburger Total OUTLAY 8200.00 Nancy & Doug Crawford Linda & Paul Sharp Mary Decker Doris Stanley Betsy Ellis Roy Stanley Bill Ferrell Tyler Morning Telegraph Toni Ferrell John Trube Betty Groepper Margie Victor Shirley & Ed Hightower Elaine Wells Polly & Gerry Kuklewicz Delcie Wylie 5 The Tyler VOTER Public Policy & Program News — Dee Brock, Program VP Farm Bill: What’s in It? National Study of US Agriculture Policy: http://sustainableagriculture.net/ Update Covering New Technology, Economy Issues blog has a series called Farm LWV members nationwide have been study- suring our food safety ad- Bill DrillDowns that helps ing US Agriculture Policy in order to update dressed members on the explain the details of the bill the LWVUS position. responsibilities for making Dee Brock, Program VP currently before Congress. The Agriculture Update focuses narrowly on sure that the food we eat is 1) current technology issues in agriculture safe for consumption. including genetically modified organisms Dr. Gary Davis , from the Field Be a Watchdog? (GMOs), herbicides, pesticides, sustain- Office, District 40, of the US Department of able farming, agriculture water pollu- Agriculture's Food Safety Inspection Services, covered the rules, regulations, and enforce- As a Leaguer, you want to know tion, aquifer depletion, antibiotics in ment policies regarding poultry, beef, egg what's going on in your community livestock, and accurate food labeling, product, and other grown foods, including and county. But keeping up with all and of the civic entities is really hard. If such issues as antibiotics and labeling. Chad 2) current agriculture finance issues includ- Gulley, an extension agent who works out of LWV-TSC assembles a good Observer ing consolidation in agriculture indus- the Texas A & M AgriLife facility in East Corps, however, we can all share that tries, crop subsidies, and the federal ag- Texas, concentrated on commercial fruit and burden. To become an LWV Ob- ricultural regulatory process. vegetable production, fungicides and insecti- server, contact Dee Brock. A series of speakers have addressed mem- cides approved for fruits and vegeta- bers on some of these issues during February bles, organic certifications, and water safety. Proposal to Drop Study on and March. Brenda Elrod of the Northeast Both answered questions from the audience. Transportation & Mobility Texas Public Health District explained how These discussions should local restaurants and food service sites are help us better understand Toni Ferrell, chair of the Transpor- inspected. Carmen Sosa of the East Texas where our food comes tation and Mobility Study Committee, Community Food Coalition talked about the from, how safe it is, and recommended in a well-reasoned re- importance of local sources of foods, espe- how it is delivered to us. They provide back- port that the League of Women Voters cially fresh produce. Both speakers empha- ground on some areas of the LWVUS update of Tyler/Smith County drop the study. sized that consumers need to know where their study on US Agriculture Policy. VP Program Dee Brock concurred with foods come from and where they have been. Read below about other sources to help this assessment and moved that the March 24 two professionals active in in- with your decisions. Board accept this proposal. The board agreed unanimously to make this rec- Members to Discuss and Reach Monday, March 31, 6 pm ommendation to members. Agreement on Agriculture Issues Member Discussion & Consensus Members at the May 17 Annual US Agriculture Policy Meeting will vote whether to abandon The Agriculture Update study is Tyler Public Library this local study. very complicated because it addresses so 201 South College many different issues in US policies SALT & the 6th East about agriculture and other issues that Members also may want to read three Texas Book Fest have an impact on agriculture, such as specific background documents that provide a environment, water, and immigration. broad and relatively neutral overview of the com- SALT (Smith County Area Libraries plex set of issues addressed by U.S. agricultural Together) is developing new services To prepare for the consensus meeting, policy. and programs for member libraries in please read and review the various docu- • Challenges and Opportunities in U.S. Agri- 2014, ranging from technological im- ments the study group prepared to provide culture , the perspective of the Obama admini- provements to more public programs. background facts and issues. stration: http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/granule/ ERP-2013/ERP-2013-chapter8/content- Members include the Lindale Library, You will find those papers on the LWV website lwv.org . These also will be detail.html Troup Municipal Library, Bullard Com- • sent to you via email, along with the con- The Healthy Farm: A Vision for U.S. Agricul- munity Library, Tyler Public Library, and ture , by the Union of Concerned Scientists: Whitehouse Community Library. sensus questions. You will see that the http://www.ucsusa.org/assets/documents/ This year’s East Texas Book Fest is study committee has pointed you to the food_and_agriculture/The-Healthy- set for Saturday, September 13, at TJC particular papers that provide the back- • Will Organic Fail to Feed the World? from West campus. ground information you need to discuss Scientific American magazine: http://www.scientificamerican.com/ September 13 those particular questions. article.cfm?id=organic-farming-yields-and- 10 am—4 pm Discussion question topics will be sent to members by email. feeding-the-world-under-climate- TJC West Campus— change&page=2 FREE 6 The Tyler VOTER Voters Service News —Shirley Hightower, Director U.S. Naturalization Calendar for May 10, 2014 US Naturalization Local Elections: Ceremonies Held in Cities and School Boards February Apr. 10 —Last Day to Register On Febru- to Vote ary 26 forty new citi- April 28-May 6 —Early Voting New Edition zens from May 10 —Last Day Ballot by of YEO to 12 differ- Mail May Be Received (not postmarked) Come Out ent coun- May 11 —Election Day tries This Summer April 21, 7 pm —LWV Forum for Tyler City proudly swore allegiance to the Possibly among the handiest of all United States, Judge K. Nicole Council and TISD Trustee Candidates League publications, the "YEO" ( Your Mitchell presiding. Following rous- Elected Officials ) brochure is regularly ing comments by Ed Santos, him- Judy Holmes New Coordinator updated, complete with all current self a naturalized citizen, our own of Candidate Forums office holders and contact informa- Uncle Sam (Kuklewicz) explained tion. Many citizens find the YEO quite useful in knowing how to reach their the voter registration process. Judy Holmes has been local, district, statewide, and national Twenty new voters signed up appointed to serve off-board before leaving and the other as coordinator of LWV candi- officials. Typically it is updated after each major election cycle. twenty left with registration cards date forums, one of the in hand. Thanks to League mem- most visible and valuable The new edition of YEO will be bers assisting with this event: Rica posts in the League. released after the May 10 local elec- & Ed Garcia, Ed & Shirley Judy joined the League tions or runoffs are certified. If you Hightower , Polly & in to mid-1990s and helped know of organizations or individuals behind the scenes on several Gerry Kuklewicz , Mary who would like to have additional projects. After retirement from the East Texas Claire & Gilbert Rowe , copies, please let us know and we can Council of Governments’ Area Agency on Aging, provide printed copies or the link to and Andie Rathbone . Holmes renewed her membership and jumped an online version for their use. in to help with Naturalization and voter registra- tion. Her first forum leadership was in February To Participate in the with candidates in the Primary, Next Ceremony: and she is pulling together an Contact Shirley Hightower April 21 one for our local elec- [email protected] tions in May. or 561-7450 Great job, Judy! Needed: Voters Service Vice President!

The Voters Service VP oversees other members working on Journalist Roger Gray candidate and ballot-issue forums, voter registration, elected moderates Primary fo- rum officials brochures, and Voters Guides—the most visible facets A full house greets Primary Election candidates at the February LWV forum. of the League. Sound like fun? This could be you! What does a board member do? The board as a whole is re-  sponsible for policy making, financial management, member recruitment and involvement, and community relations. Board Watch the LWV-Tyler/Smith County web members attend regular board meetings about ten times a site for updates on the 2014 local elections, and ways that you can be a year. Elected members serve two-year terms. grass-roots advocate. Consider serving on the LWV-TSC Board—Contact: tonief4@gmail 903-747-0579

7 LWV Tyler/Smith Non-Profit Org. County U.S. Postage P. O. Box 6271 PAID Tyler, Texas 75711 Permit No. 1143 Tyler, TX Board of Directors Mary Claire Rowe Return Service President Requested Yolanda Prince Community Rel. VP Dee Brock Program VP Linda R. Sharp Organization VP Andie Rathbone Secretary Scherel Carver Treasurer Peggy Downing Membership Detrese Harkey Marketing/Fund Raising Shirley Hightower Voter Registration Kristi C. Roberts Women’s Equalty Mary Vernau Library Services Annah Wright

Program Assistant Editor: Scherel Carver In This Issue: Annual Meeting Business Included, pages 4—5 2014 LWV-TSC Inside this issue: Forum for Local Candidates April 21 1 Please Join Us! Annual Meeting Set for Saturday May 17 1

Monday, March 31—Member Consensus Member Discussion to Focus on Veterans, April 28 1 Agriculture Update Study President’s Podium 2 Tyler Public Library, 201 South College Two LWV-TSC Board Members: Annah Wright & Detrese Harkey 2

Tuesday April 1, 5:30 pm —LWV Board of Directors No-Agenda Lunch April 8 2 Tuesday, April 8, 11:30 am—No-Agenda Lunch Welcome Our Newest Members 3 Athena Greek Restaurant, 1601 WSW Loop 323 Monday, April 21, 7 pm Free Cab Rides for Voters 3 Local Candidate Forum Seminar: Working with Victims of Sex Trafficking 3 Tyler Public Library, 201 South College Slate of Nominees for 2013-15 Board of Directors 4 Monday April 28, 7 pm To Join the League 4 Veterans Services: Member Discussion Dues Reminders 4 Genecov Room, Tyler Area Chamber of Commerce 315 North Broadway Proposed 2013-2014 Budgets 5 Thanks to FY2014 Donors to LWV-TSC and LWV-TEF 5 April 28—May 6 Early Voting-Local Election LWVUS Agriculture Update to Culminate with Member Consensus 6 Tuesday May 6, 5:30 pm —LWV Board of Directors Study on Transportation and Mobility—Recommend to Drop 6 Saturday May 10—Local Elections Volunteers Needed for Observer Corps 6

Saturday, May 17, 11am—2 pm Library Services: Book Fest Set for Sept. 13– Save the Date! 6 LWV-TSC Annual Meeting-Cheng’s US Naturalization Ceremony 7 Cheng’s China Bistro, 3300 Troup Hwy. Judy Holmes to Coordinate Candidate Forums 7 Members are welcome to attend meetings of the LWV Board of Directors, first Tuesdays at 5:30 pm — Calendar for May 10 Local Elections 7 Roberts & Roberts, 118 West 4th Your Elected Officials: May 2014 Election Ready This Summer 7