WELCOME to the Schuyler County League of Women Voters!
Open to Women and Men in Schuyler County.
You are invited to visit the pages of our LWV web site…
Our mission is to assist voters in getting facts, discussing the pros and cons of an issue, coming to a consensus or agreement on important issues, while informing and educating citizens in our community. It was that way in 1955 and over fifty years later, the Schuyler County League remains committed to the belief that "An informed vote, is an intelligent vote". For information about joining us or just attending a meeting, please refer to our Contact Page. Members may call or e-mail with any questions you have or for any information you may need.
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LATEST NEWS:
Annual Meeting- On April 27 the League of Women Voters held their Annual Meeting at the Watkins Harbor Hotel. Senator Tom O'Mara and Assemblyman Chris Friend were able to attend and provided us with updates from Albany. Marcia Kasprzyk and the Health, Welfare and Women's Issues Committee provided us with a presentation on research the committee has done on the Sugar Tax. Members also voted for the League's Officers and Directors. The Officers and Directors for 2011-2012 are:
President: Jean Kosty
Vice-President #1 Marcia Kasprzyk
Vice-President #2 Heidi Berghoff
Secretary Donna Beardsley
Treasurer Nancy Peters
Directors Elected*
Betty Vinti
Ellen Coleman
*There are 2 unexpired director terms, Marcia Douglas and Max Neal, whose term expires in 2012.
Village Meet the Candidates Forum- On March 3, 2011 The League of Women Voters along with the Watkins-Montour Rotary held a Meet the Candidates Forum at the Elks Club. Approximately 70 people were in attendance and listened to presentations by the mayoral candidates from both Montour Falls and Watkins Glen. On hand from Watkins Glen were mayoral candidates Judy Phillips, the incumbent Democrat; Mark Swinnerton, the Republican challenger; and Richard Scuteri, an independent challenger. Present from Montour Falls were incumbent Republican mayor Donna Kelley, and independent challenger John King, a member of the Village Board. Remember to vote in your Village elections on March 15.
NYS Legislative Calendar Available. See when the Legislature is in session by clicking here.
Elected Officials- Want to contact a current elected official? Our Elected Officials page has been updated to reflect the results of the November 2010 elections.
Holiday Tea- The League held their Holiday Tea at the home of Betty Vinti on December 15, 2010. Thanks to all of those who attended. Special thanks to Betty and all those who volunteered for their hospitality and the many wonderful refreshments.
Meet the Candidates- The Schuyler County League of Women Voters MEET THE CANDIDATES FORUM was held Wednesday, October 27th at the Watkins Glen Elementary School auditorium at 7:00 PM. The Schuyler County League of Women Voters had invited all of the 29th Congressional District, the 53rd NYS Senate District, the 137th NYS Assembly District, and the Schuyler County Legislature. The Forum followed a traditional League format of questions in written form chosen from the audience by the Voter Services Committee, Chaired by Marcia Douglas, and moderated by Brian Williams. Jim Wilson the League President welcomed attendees and spoke to the mission of the league as a non-partisan organization dedicated in it's 90 year history to inform, educate and "hold pre-election meetings" in the League's efforts to reach out to all elegible voters. Those who attended the Forum were: Pamela Mackesy (D) from Thompkins County Legislature running for NYS Senator; Thomas O'Mara (NYS Assemblyman seeking higher office, R); James Hare (D); and Christopher Friend (R) both running as Members of the Assembly. Matthew Zeller (Victor, D) and Thomas Reed (Corning R) running for Representatives in Congress could not attend but submitted statements read by Brian Williams. Schuyler County Legislative hopefuls who attended were: Angie Franzese (C); and Karen Radenburg (I). Incumbents attending were: Mike Yuhasz and Phil Barnes.
Member Meeting- It was Back-to-School for the Schuyler League of Women Voters with key speakers: James Frame, O-M school superintendent; Tom Phillips, Watkins Glen superintendent; and Wendy Field, Bradford's schools superintendent, all speaking at the League's Wednesday, September 15th meeting. The luncheon venue was the Moose Club on Rt 14 in Montour Falls.
Annual Picnic- The Wednesday, June 16th Annual LWV Picnic Luncheon was held at Carol Bower Catering, 4015 Cass Road, Montour Falls, NY. The annual June Picnic was the first LWV meeting presided over by incoming President Jim Wilson...
The LWV Board meets on the second Thursday of the month at 7:30 a.m. in the The Arc of Schuyler conference room in Watkins Glen, NY. The Arc of Schuyler facility and conference room located on 12th Street in Watkins Glen will be the LWV permanent home for all LWV Board meetings. Committee Reports are encouraged, in person or an e-mail to LWV President, Jim Wilson, prior to each Board meeting.
As always, the League WELCOMES anyone to attend their luncheons...LWV member or not. Luncheon price varies between $12.00 to $16.00 depending on the venue, paid at the door. To reserve a luncheon space for you and a friend, please call Donna Beardsley (607) 535-7676 (leave a message w/name, how many attending) OR E-mail: dhbeards@yahoo.com
All LWV luncheons are scheduled the third Wednesday of every month. There are one or two meetings a year that may be on a different date and day. Keep checking www.schuylervotes.com for updates. By the way, again the general public (non-members) are ALWAYS WELCOME to come to the luncheons!
If you or someone you know wants to register to vote, contact information and the Board of Elections telephone number is at the bottom of this Home Page...
Did you know?
> A person can be registered in ANY party or NO party at all, and become a member of the League of Women Voters.
> The Schuyler County League of Women Voters includes men as LWV members too, as mentioned on this site's History Page. Recently the Schuyler League has set a milestone, since the LWV first formed in 1955 with Jean Argetsinger as the first League President. The milestone? Jim Wilson is the FIRST male Schuyler County League of Women Voters President 2010-2011. History in the making!
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MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION
The support of individual people and businesses, like you, helps the League accomplish our three central goals:
- Educate people on the importance of their participation in government, in the political process and, most importantly, in the life of their home community.
- Create awareness of the issues at the local, state and national levels and what average citizens can do to have an impact on their government.
- Instill in young people and new citizens the knowledge of their role and responsibilities in managing their own government.
The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan organization and does not support or oppose any political party or candidate. The League will speak out on important issues and make sure that all candidates have a forum to express their ideas to an educated public.
Show your support of Schuyler County League of Women Voters by filling out our application and return it today.
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VOTER REGISTRATION INFORMATION
League of Women Voters Voter Guide- Part I- Fact for Voters
League of Women Voters Voter Guide- Part II- Candidate Information- See where Candidates stand on the issues that matter to you.
The Schuyler County League of Women Voters wants all Schuyler citizens who may NOT have registered, newly moved to the area, or will reach age 18 in future, please consider registering to VOTE!
There will be upcoming local elections every year as well as NYS elections, depending on term expirations. The Schuyler County Board of Elections telephone number is 607-535-8195.
To register to vote in future elections you will need;
A form that can be obtained at the office of The Board of Elections in the Courthouse Building, 105 9th Street, Unit/Room 13 (in the basement) in Watkins Glen, New York, 14891. If you move from another state you will need to re-register. If you move to a different town or district within Schuyler County, you need to RE-REGISTER at your new address. Call the Board of Elections (607)535-8195) and they will mail you 'Change of Address' card(s).
The Board of Elections office can mail you the form if you call and request one. Call (607) 535-8195 with any other questions you may have. Hours: Mon-Fri, 9:00 to 5:00 Closed for lunch: 1:00-2:00 PM The office also has free copies of a ‘Political Calendar’ of state-wide elections available to the public.
Forms are also available at any Post Office in Schuyler County or click here to download the NYS Voter Registration Form.
Forms are also available at one of the eight Town Halls in Schuyler County.
All are in 607 Area Code. Call with any questions, and hours they are open.
Town of Catherine - 594-2273
Town of Cayuta - 594-2507
Town of Dix - 535-7973
Town of Hector - 546-5286
Town of Montour - 535-9476
Town of Orange - 962-2978
Town of Reading - 535-7459
Town of Tyrone - 292-3705
*Since Carrie Chapman Catt in 1920 founded the League of Women Voters, a number of men have always been a part of that history by supporting their wives, sisters and friends in the Women’s Suffrage Movement in seeking womens’ right to vote. During that year, the ratification of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution would include giving the right to vote to women. It is Ms. Catt who saw the need to inform and educate some 20 million women at the time, on how to vote in the Democratic process and to have the means to advocate non-partisan issues of policy. SO, MEN are members too…!
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