League of Women Voters Group Forming Sarpy County Women Have a Choice

May 17, 2006-Bellevue Nebraska: Sarpy County women now have a way to stay informed and assist in helping democracy work for all citizens in Sarpy County and Nebraska. The first organizational meeting of the proposed Sarpy County chapter of the League of Women Voters will be on Thursday, June 1, 2006 at 11:30 a.m. at the Garden Café, 1811 Hillcrest Drive, Bellevue Nebraska. All interested parties, men and women, are encouraged to attend to learn more.

Reservations can be made by contacting Carol Blood at (402) 517-1446 or by email at reservations@urpr.biz. There will be a $10.00 charge for the luncheon buffet. Reservations may pay at the door, however, all no shows will be billed. Speakers from the Nebraska LWV Board of Directors will be the featured speakers.

The League of Women Voters, a nonpartisan political organization, has fought since 1920 to improve our systems of government and impact public policies through citizen education and advocacy. The League's enduring vitality and resonance comes from its unique decentralized structure. The League is a grassroots organization, working at the national, state and local levels.

The League of Women Voters is strictly nonpartisan; it neither supports nor opposes candidates for office at any level of government. At the same time, the League is wholeheartedly political and works to influence policy through advocacy. It is the original grassroots citizen network, directed by the consensus of its members nationwide. The 900 state and local Leagues – comprising a vast grassroots lobby corps that can be mobilized when necessary.

For additional information about this event, please contact county organizer Carol Blood at 517-1446 or carol@urpr.biz or State LWV President Sandra Powell at 253-3007 or masters@inebraska.com. You can learn more about the league of woman voters by visiting www.lwv.org or visit the Nebraska website at http://incolor.inebraska.com/lwv-ne/.