BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//League of Women Voters of Vermont - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:League of Women Voters of Vermont X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://lwvofvt.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for League of Women Voters of Vermont REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240717T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240717T150000 DTSTAMP:20260503T125815 CREATED:20240507T184057Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240507T184830Z UID:1491-1721224800-1721228400@lwvofvt.org SUMMARY:What Should We Say to Rural Communities? Webinar DESCRIPTION:When it comes to civic language\, what terms do people in rural communities prefer? Which words do they think are for them\, and which words motivate them to action? Sponsored by (PACE) Philanthropy for Active Civic Engagement Civic Language Perceptions Project trying to answer the question ‘what should we say?’ Click here to register. \nWednesday\, July 17 | 2 pm | Webinar URL:https://lwvofvt.org/event/what-should-we-say-to-rural-communities-webinar/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://lwvofvt.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/PACE-JULY-17-EVENT.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240626T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240626T120000 DTSTAMP:20260503T125815 CREATED:20240124T200520Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240124T201746Z UID:1339-1719399600-1719403200@lwvofvt.org SUMMARY:Naturalization Ceremony DESCRIPTION:Immigrants from a multitude of countries take the Oath of Allegiance and become American citizens at a judicial ceremony hosted by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). The League of Women Voters of Vermont plays a pivotal role registering new citizens to vote following the Naturalization Ceremony. \nWednesday\, June 26 | 11 AM | Burlington Courthouse URL:https://lwvofvt.org/event/naturalization-ceremony-15/ LOCATION:Burlington Courthouse ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://lwvofvt.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/xNaturalization-3-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240626 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240701 DTSTAMP:20260503T125815 CREATED:20240507T183944Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240507T183944Z UID:1488-1719360000-1719791999@lwvofvt.org SUMMARY:LWVUS Convention DESCRIPTION:56th Biennial National Convention. Delegates will participate in the Convention Plenary and vote on the 2024–2026 Program\, budget\, LWVUS Board of Directors and Nominating Committee\, and bylaws amendments. Other activities include Lobby Day\, breakout sessions\, and Saturday reception and dinner. \nThursday-Sunday June 26-30 | Washington Hilton\, DC | In-person and virtual  URL:https://lwvofvt.org/event/lwvus-convention/ LOCATION:Washington Hilton\, DC ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://lwvofvt.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/LWVUS-National-Convention.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240604T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240604T150000 DTSTAMP:20260503T125815 CREATED:20240507T183809Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240507T183809Z UID:1485-1717509600-1717513200@lwvofvt.org SUMMARY:Should We Say Racial Equity? Webinar DESCRIPTION:What signals are you sending when you say “racial equity?” How do Americans perceive it? Does it drive people apart or bring them together? Sponsored by (PACE) Philanthropy for Active Civic Engagement Civic Language Perceptions Project trying to answer the question ‘what should we say?’ Click here to register. \nTuesday\, June 4 | 2 pm | Webinar URL:https://lwvofvt.org/event/should-we-say-racial-equity-webinar/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://lwvofvt.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/PACE-JUNE-4-EVENT.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240517T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240517T130000 DTSTAMP:20260503T125815 CREATED:20240507T183300Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240507T183300Z UID:1470-1715950800-1715950800@lwvofvt.org SUMMARY:Naturalization Ceremony DESCRIPTION:Immigrants from a multitude of countries take the Oath of Allegiance and become American citizens at a judicial ceremony hosted by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). The League of Women Voters of Vermont plays a pivotal role registering new citizens to vote following the Naturalization Ceremony. \nFriday\, May 17 | 1 p.m. | Milton High School\, Milton URL:https://lwvofvt.org/event/naturalization-ceremony-19/ LOCATION:Milton High School\, Milton ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://lwvofvt.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Naturalization-5.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240509T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240509T140000 DTSTAMP:20260503T125815 CREATED:20240124T200440Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240507T183117Z UID:1337-1715259600-1715263200@lwvofvt.org SUMMARY:Naturalization Ceremony DESCRIPTION:Immigrants from a multitude of countries take the Oath of Allegiance and become American citizens at a judicial ceremony hosted by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). The League of Women Voters of Vermont plays a pivotal role registering new citizens to vote following the Naturalization Ceremony. \nThursday\, May 9 | 1 PM | Barstow Memorial School\, Barstow URL:https://lwvofvt.org/event/naturalization-ceremony-14/ LOCATION:Barstow Memorial School\, Barstow ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://lwvofvt.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Naturalization-8.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240508T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240508T203000 DTSTAMP:20260503T125815 CREATED:20240411T154042Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240422T184255Z UID:1430-1715194800-1715200200@lwvofvt.org SUMMARY:WEBINAR: Ranked Choice Voting (RCV) for Vermont: Impact\, Considerations\, & Opportunities DESCRIPTION:scan for details\nRegister: https://bit.ly/rcvforvt \nSecond of two-part forum co-hosted with the office of Secretary of State\, Sarah Copeland Hanzas. This session will discuss the details of administering and implementing ranked choice voting elections in Vermont including voter education and municipal officials’ training. Featured speakers are Brattleboro Town Clerk Hilary Francis and Burlington Assistant City Clerk Sarah Montgomery. Send questions to Betty Keller\, bkeller@lwvofvt.org. \n  \n\n \n \n \n \n Sarah Montgomery\, Assistant City Clerk\, Burlington\n \n \n \n \n \n Hilary Francis\, City Clerk\, Brattleboro URL:https://lwvofvt.org/event/webinar-ranked-choice-voting-rcv-2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://lwvofvt.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/rcv2.png ORGANIZER;CN="League of Women Voters of Vermont":MAILTO:league@lwvofvt.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240501T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240501T203000 DTSTAMP:20260503T125815 CREATED:20240411T153744Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240430T155704Z UID:1423-1714590000-1714595400@lwvofvt.org SUMMARY:WEBINAR: Ranked Choice Voting (RCV) Overview DESCRIPTION:scan for details\nRegister: https://bit.ly/rcvoverview \nFirst of a two-part virtual forum co-hosted with the office of Secretary of State\, Sarah Copeland Hanzas. Ryan Kirby from Ranked Choice Voting Resource Center (https://www.rcvresources.org) will explain the basics and benefits of Ranked Choice Voting. He will run a mock election to familiarize participants with this voting system. \nYou can vote\, in advance\, on one/both of the online mock ballots for an imaginary presidential lineup for 2028: \n\n\nGOP: https://app.rankedvote.co/rcvrc/mock-2028-gop-presidential-primary/vote\nDEM: https://app.rankedvote.co/rcvrc/mock-2028-dem-presidential-primary/vote\n\nHave questions or comments? Send a message to Betty Keller\, bkeller@lwvofvt.org. \n\nRyan Kirby\, Director of Policy\, from Ranked Choice Voting Resource Center will guide the session. He will conduct a live voting simulation and provide participants with a package of resources on RCV. URL:https://lwvofvt.org/event/webinar-ranked-choice-voting-rcv-overview/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://lwvofvt.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/rcv3.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="League of Women Voters of Vermont":MAILTO:league@lwvofvt.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240404T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240404T140000 DTSTAMP:20260503T125815 CREATED:20240118T192354Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240124T201543Z UID:1317-1712235600-1712239200@lwvofvt.org SUMMARY:Naturalization Ceremony DESCRIPTION:Immigrants from a multitude of countries take the Oath of Allegiance and become American citizens at a judicial ceremony hosted by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). The League of Women Voters of Vermont plays a pivotal role registering new citizens to vote following the Naturalization Ceremony. \nThursday\, April 4 | 1 PM | Milton High School\, Milton URL:https://lwvofvt.org/event/naturalization-ceremony-9/ LOCATION:Milton High School\, Milton ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://lwvofvt.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/xNaturalization-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240313T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240313T203000 DTSTAMP:20260503T125815 CREATED:20231103T124912Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231107T131545Z UID:1259-1710356400-1710361800@lwvofvt.org SUMMARY:MIS- AND DISINFORMATION DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, March 13 | 7 p.m. | Kellogg-Hubbard Library\, 135 Main Street\, Montpelier. Free. Livestreaming at www.orcamedia.net. \nSpeaker: David Gram\, former Journalist and Radio Host \n​Part of the League of Women Voters Election Issues & Democracy Speaker Series. URL:https://lwvofvt.org/event/mis-and-disinformation/ LOCATION:Kellogg-Hubbard Library\, 135 Main St\, Montpelier\, VT\, 05602\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://lwvofvt.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/2023-Dave-Gram.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240313T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240313T120000 DTSTAMP:20260503T125815 CREATED:20240124T200127Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240124T201437Z UID:1335-1710327600-1710331200@lwvofvt.org SUMMARY:Naturalization Ceremony DESCRIPTION:Immigrants from a multitude of countries take the Oath of Allegiance and become American citizens at a judicial ceremony hosted by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). The League of Women Voters of Vermont plays a pivotal role registering new citizens to vote following the Naturalization Ceremony. \nWednesday\, March 13 | 11 AM | Burlington Courthouse URL:https://lwvofvt.org/event/naturalization-ceremony-13/ LOCATION:Burlington Courthouse ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://lwvofvt.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/xNaturalization-3-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240216T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240216T150000 DTSTAMP:20260503T125815 CREATED:20240118T185612Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240124T201344Z UID:1315-1708092000-1708095600@lwvofvt.org SUMMARY:Naturalization Ceremony DESCRIPTION:Immigrants from a multitude of countries take the Oath of Allegiance and become American citizens at a judicial ceremony hosted by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). The League of Women Voters of Vermont plays a pivotal role registering new citizens to vote following the Naturalization Ceremony. \nFriday\, February 16 | 2 PM | Frederick H. Tuttle Middle School\, South Burlington URL:https://lwvofvt.org/event/naturalization-ceremony-8/ LOCATION:Frederick H. Tuttle Middle School\, South Burlington ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://lwvofvt.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/xNaturalization-2-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240214T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240214T203000 DTSTAMP:20260503T125815 CREATED:20231103T124806Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231107T131601Z UID:1257-1707937200-1707942600@lwvofvt.org SUMMARY:REDISTRICTING DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, February 14 | 7 p.m. | Kellogg-Hubbard Library\, 135 Main Street\, Montpelier.  Free. Livestreaming at www.orcamedia.net. \nSpeaker: Tom Little\, 2021-22 Chair\, Vermont Legislative Apportionment Board \n​Part of the League of Women Voters Election Issues & Democracy Speaker Series. URL:https://lwvofvt.org/event/redistricting/ LOCATION:Kellogg-Hubbard Library\, 135 Main St\, Montpelier\, VT\, 05602\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://lwvofvt.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/2023-Tom-Little-e1701787650530.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240110T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240110T203000 DTSTAMP:20260503T125815 CREATED:20231103T124216Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231107T131617Z UID:1253-1704913200-1704918600@lwvofvt.org SUMMARY:CIVICS EDUCATION DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, January 10 | 7 p.m. | Kellogg-Hubbard Library\, 135 Main Street\, Montpelier.  Free. In person and livestreaming at www.orcamedia.net. \nSpeaker: Sarah Copeland Hanzas\, Vermont Secretary of State \n​Part of the League of Women Voters Election Issues & Democracy Speaker Series. URL:https://lwvofvt.org/event/civics-education/ LOCATION:Kellogg-Hubbard Library\, 135 Main St\, Montpelier\, VT\, 05602\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://lwvofvt.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/2023-Sarah-copeland-hanzas-e1701788023925.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231227T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231227T120000 DTSTAMP:20260503T125815 CREATED:20230821T121349Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230821T121349Z UID:1158-1703674800-1703678400@lwvofvt.org SUMMARY:NATURALIZATION CEREMONY DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, December 27 | 11 a.m. | Burlington Courthouse \nU.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) host a judicial ceremony for individuals to take the Oath of Allegiance and become American citizens. The League of Women Voters of Vermont registers new citizens to vote following the ceremony. URL:https://lwvofvt.org/event/naturalization-ceremony-7/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://lwvofvt.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/xNaturalization-8.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231214T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231214T183000 DTSTAMP:20260503T125815 CREATED:20231205T144216Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231205T144216Z UID:1290-1702575000-1702578600@lwvofvt.org SUMMARY:LWVVT SPECIAL CONVENTION DESCRIPTION:December 14 @ 5:30 pm EST\nLWVVT SPECIAL CONVENTION\nThursday\, December 14 | 5:30 pm | Zoom\n\nLeague members will ratify the position developed by the Health Care Privatization Study Committee and adopted by the Board of Directors on November 14\, 2023. \n\n\nAt the June 2023 state convention\, members voted to conduct a study to determine if we believe health care should be included as a public good. The Study Committee researched the question of “what is a public good?” and presented results to membership at a consensus meeting on November 9.\n\nThis study will be used to propose a national concurrence to the 2024 LWVUS Convention and provide other League states with a well-researched position with which they may concur. URL:https://lwvofvt.org/event/lwvvt-special-convention/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://lwvofvt.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Zoom-Meet-Freepik-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231213T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231213T203000 DTSTAMP:20260503T125815 CREATED:20231103T124109Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231107T131629Z UID:1251-1702494000-1702499400@lwvofvt.org SUMMARY:CONSTRUCTIVE DISCOURSE DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, December 13 | 7 p.m. | Kellogg-Hubbard Library\, 135 Main Street\, Montpelier.  Free. In person and livestreaming at www.orcamedia.net. \nSpeaker: Susan Clark\, Author of Slow Democracy and Middlesex Town Moderator \n​Part of the League of Women Voters Election Issues & Democracy Speaker Series. URL:https://lwvofvt.org/event/constructive-discourse/ LOCATION:Kellogg-Hubbard Library\, 135 Main St\, Montpelier\, VT\, 05602\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://lwvofvt.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/2023-susan-clark.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231213T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231213T120000 DTSTAMP:20260503T125815 CREATED:20230821T121225Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230821T121225Z UID:1155-1702465200-1702468800@lwvofvt.org SUMMARY:NATURALIZATION CEREMONY DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, December 13 | 11 a.m. | Burlington Courthouse \nU.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) host a judicial ceremony for individuals to take the Oath of Allegiance and become American citizens. The League of Women Voters of Vermont registers new citizens to vote following the ceremony. URL:https://lwvofvt.org/event/naturalization-ceremony-6/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://lwvofvt.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/xNaturalization-9.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231129T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231129T120000 DTSTAMP:20260503T125815 CREATED:20230821T121101Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230821T121101Z UID:1151-1701255600-1701259200@lwvofvt.org SUMMARY:NATURALIZATION CEREMONY DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, November 29 | 11 a.m. | Burlington Courthouse \nU.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) host a judicial ceremony for individuals to take the Oath of Allegiance and become American citizens. The League of Women Voters of Vermont registers new citizens to vote following the ceremony. URL:https://lwvofvt.org/event/naturalization-ceremony-5/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://lwvofvt.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/xNaturalization-6-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231128T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231128T203000 DTSTAMP:20260503T125815 CREATED:20231103T123936Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231103T123936Z UID:1249-1701196200-1701203400@lwvofvt.org SUMMARY:VERMONT STATE ETHICS COMMISSION MUNICIPAL ETHICS LISTENING SESSION DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, November 28\, 2023\, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.\, Eastern Time\, Zoom \nThe Vermont State Ethics Commission listening sessions seeks to receive public comments\, recommendations\, and suggestions regarding municipal ethics in Vermont. This will help inform the Commission’s development of a proposed municipal ethics framework pursuant to H.125 (Act 53)\, which requires the Commission to submit recommendations on municipal ethics to the legislature on or before Jan. 15\, 2024. Time\, permitting\, those wishing to give oral comments (three-minute maximum)\, should submit a written request at ethicscommission@vermont.gov. URL:https://lwvofvt.org/event/vermont-state-ethics-commission-municipal-ethics-listening-session-3/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://lwvofvt.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Nov-21-Ethics-Listening.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231121T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231121T110000 DTSTAMP:20260503T125815 CREATED:20231103T123813Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231103T123813Z UID:1247-1700557200-1700564400@lwvofvt.org SUMMARY:VERMONT STATE ETHICS COMMISSION MUNICIPAL ETHICS LISTENING SESSION DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, November 21\, 2023\, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.\, Eastern Time\, Zoom (for municipal officials) \nThe Vermont State Ethics Commission listening sessions seeks to receive public comments\, recommendations\, and suggestions regarding municipal ethics in Vermont. This will help inform the Commission’s development of a proposed municipal ethics framework pursuant to H.125 (Act 53)\, which requires the Commission to submit recommendations on municipal ethics to the legislature on or before Jan. 15\, 2024. Time\, permitting\, those wishing to give oral comments (three-minute maximum)\, should submit a written request at ethicscommission@vermont.gov.  URL:https://lwvofvt.org/event/vermont-state-ethics-commission-municipal-ethics-listening-session-2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://lwvofvt.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Nov-21-Ethics-Listening.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231109T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231109T200000 DTSTAMP:20260503T125815 CREATED:20231103T123705Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231103T123705Z UID:1245-1699556400-1699560000@lwvofvt.org SUMMARY:CONSENSUS MEETING: SHOULD HEALTH CARE BE INCLUDED AS A PUBLIC GOOD? DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, November 9\, 2023 | 7 p.m. | Zoom. Member Event \nRegistration: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZclce6qrjwpGdFFoZ64nA7faGjqTMl9x-So \nAt the state convention in June\, members voted to conduct a study to determine if health care should be included as a public good to be provided by the public sector.  Members of the Health Care Privatization Study Committee studied the issue and will present their findings at the Consensus Meeting. Member responses to discussion questions will be the foundation of a new state advocacy position which will be voted at a Special Convention in December. Read the October Green Mountain Citizen for more information. While everyone is welcome to listen\, only members can participate in the discussion. URL:https://lwvofvt.org/event/consensus-meeting-should-health-care-be-included-as-a-public-good/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://lwvofvt.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Nov-9-Consensus.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231108T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231108T203000 DTSTAMP:20260503T125815 CREATED:20231103T123458Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231107T131427Z UID:1242-1699470000-1699475400@lwvofvt.org SUMMARY:ELECTORAL COLLEGE & NATIONAL POPULAR VOTE DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, November 8 | 7 p.m. | Kellogg-Hubbard Library\, 135 Main Street\, Montpelier.  Free. In person and livestreaming at www.orcamedia.net. \nTim Jerman replaces originally scheduled speaker\, Christopher Pearson. Tim worked with Rep. Pearson to pass the National Popular Vote in the House and Senate. He will talk about National Popular Vote\, a state-based effort to fix the Electoral College. It has passed 17 states (including Vermont) and has 205 electoral votes out of the 270 needed to bring it into effect. Pearson\, a national organizer for the project\, will update us on the progress and explain why electing the president by popular vote is fundamental to protecting our democracy.  \n​Part of the League of Women Voters Election Issues & Democracy Speaker Series. URL:https://lwvofvt.org/event/electoral-college-national-popular-vote/ LOCATION:Kellogg-Hubbard Library\, 135 Main St\, Montpelier\, VT\, 05602\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://lwvofvt.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/2023-Tim-Jerman.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="League of Women Voters of Vermont":MAILTO:league@lwvofvt.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231107T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231107T203000 DTSTAMP:20260503T125815 CREATED:20231103T123220Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231103T123220Z UID:1240-1699381800-1699389000@lwvofvt.org SUMMARY:VERMONT STATE ETHICS COMMISSION MUNICIPAL ETHICS LISTENING SESSION DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, November 7\, 2023\, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.\, Eastern Time\, Zoom \nThe Vermont State Ethics Commission listening sessions seeks to receive public comments\, recommendations\, and suggestions regarding municipal ethics in Vermont. This will help inform the Commission’s development of a proposed municipal ethics framework pursuant to H.125 (Act 53)\, which requires the Commission to submit recommendations on municipal ethics to the legislature on or before Jan. 15\, 2024. Time\, permitting\, those wishing to give oral comments (three-minute maximum)\, should submit a written request at ethicscommission@vermont.gov. URL:https://lwvofvt.org/event/vermont-state-ethics-commission-municipal-ethics-listening-session/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://lwvofvt.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Nov-7-Ethics-Listening.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231101T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231101T120000 DTSTAMP:20260503T125815 CREATED:20230821T120611Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230821T120611Z UID:1148-1698836400-1698840000@lwvofvt.org SUMMARY:NATURALIZATION CEREMONY DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, November 1 | 11 a.m. | Burlington Courthouse \nU.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) host a judicial ceremony for individuals to take the Oath of Allegiance and become American citizens. The League of Women Voters of Vermont registers new citizens to vote following the ceremony. URL:https://lwvofvt.org/event/naturalization-ceremony-4/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://lwvofvt.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/xNaturalization-7.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231101 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231117 DTSTAMP:20260503T125815 CREATED:20231103T123052Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231103T123052Z UID:1228-1698796800-1700179199@lwvofvt.org SUMMARY:COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS: HEALTH CARE SUSTAINABILITY DESCRIPTION:Is Vermont’s health care system serving you and your family well? Are you able to receive and afford the care you need? What kinds of medical care do you want to see more of in your community? What changes to the health care system would benefit our state? \nThe Green Mountain Care Board is holding listening sessions to hear about your experiences with health care. A team of health care experts will facilitate community conversations across the state. This is an important opportunity to share your personal and family experiences with health care and to make recommendations improving the health care system. Find a schedule of meeting dates and times at https://gmcboard.vermont.gov/Act-167-Community-Meetings. URL:https://lwvofvt.org/event/community-conversations-health-care-sustainability/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://lwvofvt.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Nov-1-16-Community-Listening-Session.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231018T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231018T120000 DTSTAMP:20260503T125815 CREATED:20230821T120405Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230821T120405Z UID:1146-1697626800-1697630400@lwvofvt.org SUMMARY:NATURALIZATION CEREMONY DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, October 18 | 11 a.m. | Burlington Courthouse \nU.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) host a judicial ceremony for individuals to take the Oath of Allegiance and become American citizens. The League of Women Voters of Vermont registers new citizens to vote following the ceremony. URL:https://lwvofvt.org/event/naturalization-ceremony-3/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://lwvofvt.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/xNaturalization-3-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230915T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230915T120000 DTSTAMP:20260503T125815 CREATED:20230821T120255Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230821T120255Z UID:1144-1694775600-1694779200@lwvofvt.org SUMMARY:NATURALIZATION CEREMONY DESCRIPTION:Friday\, September 15 | 11 a.m. | Rutland Courthouse \nU.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) host a judicial ceremony for individuals to take the Oath of Allegiance and become American citizens. The League of Women Voters of Vermont registers new citizens to vote following the ceremony. URL:https://lwvofvt.org/event/naturalization-ceremony-2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://lwvofvt.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/xNaturalization-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230906T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230906T120000 DTSTAMP:20260503T125815 CREATED:20230821T120110Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230821T120110Z UID:1139-1693998000-1694001600@lwvofvt.org SUMMARY:NATURALIZATION CEREMONY DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, September 6 | 11 a.m. | Burlington Courthouse \nU.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) host a judicial ceremony for individuals to take the Oath of Allegiance and become American citizens. The League of Women Voters of Vermont registers new citizens to vote following the ceremony. URL:https://lwvofvt.org/event/naturalization-ceremony/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://lwvofvt.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/xNaturalization-2-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230624T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230624T150000 DTSTAMP:20260503T125815 CREATED:20230605T193321Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230613T005718Z UID:925-1687600800-1687618800@lwvofvt.org SUMMARY:LWVVT 58TH CONVENTION DESCRIPTION:June 24 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm EDT \nLWVVT 58TH CONVENTION \nVermont History Museum\, Snelling Room\, Montpelier \nEvery two years\, the League of Women Voters of Vermont hosts a convention where members gather to elect a slate of officers and directors\, adopt studies and a budget\, act on governance proposals like bylaws changes\, and learn about the League’s many exciting programs. It is an opportunity for members to recommit to our mission of empowering voters and defending democracy. \nSarah Copeland Hanzas\, Secretary of State and Robyn Palmer\, Civic Education & Engagement Coordinator will speak on Voter Issues in Vermont and Civic Education. \nRegistration: $40.  \nPay by check: Make your check for $40 payable to LWVVT and mail to: Debbie Ramsdell\, Treasurer\, 7986 Plank Road\, Unit 10\, Bristol\, VT 05443. \nPay online:  Chose your meal type from the drop-down menu\, then click the PayPal button below.  Credit Cards also accepted\, no PayPal account required. \n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n Type of Meal for your Lunch\n \n\n\n\n \n Non-Vegetarian\n \n Vegetarian\n \n Vegan\n \n Gluten-Free\n \n \n\n\n \n \n\nThis is our first in-person Convention since the pandemic and look forward to your joining us! While all are welcome at Convention\, only League members vote. \nRegistration Form for Mail-in Registration URL:https://lwvofvt.org/event/lwvvt-58th-convention/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://lwvofvt.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/slider.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR