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LWVAA ANNUAL PICNIC
Women's Equality Day

 August 27, 2009
 

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The annual potluck picnic was successfully organized this year by Harriet Cutler. As usual, the food  was provided by members for members, and was luscious.

In commemoration of Women's Equality Day, this year’s guest speaker was Debra Johanyak, Professor of English at the University of Akron and author of, “Behind the Veil”. She spoke on her experiences living in Iran during the years of 1978 to 1980. As a young mother in another culture, Johanyak had many adjustments to make and learned a great deal about the differences and similarities between the United States and Iran. She noted that the Persians are not Arab and speak Farsi. She gave a quick overview of Iranian/Persian history including the role of the United States intervention in the 1950’s election and our support for the Shah, and how repercussions are still being felt.

The comfort of visitors and guests is foremost in the culture and she was welcomed by her husband’s family. The level of religiosity of individuals affected dress and relationships.  While her sons and former husband are all in this country, all would like to go back to Iran when things settle down, which she anticipates is slowly occurring. 

In the business portion of the night, LWVAA voted to form a committee to review the Recall parameters in the city charter. The motion was made, seconded and unanimously approved.  Of late and in part due to our visibility at both city and county council meetings thanks to Jean Questel re-establishing the Observer Corps, LWVAA has been invited to participate in a couple of community issues. President Erica Greer noted that the National Conference of Mayors contacted her to comment on recalls in general because of her letter that appeared in the Akron Beacon Journal on that topic.

On a related note, Greer reiterated that these acknowledgements by community and governmental entities substantiate the value of the League. And while that is vital, so is increasing involvement of our membership to serve on committees, as well as increasing our membership rolls.  To that end, please consider participating in one of the many committees working for the betterment of our community beginning this fall with Voter Services (Gerry Hall), Voter Registration, The Recall Revision study (Mary Lou Gault/Diana Kingsbury), Observer Corps of Akron City Council or Summit County Council meetings (Ned DeLamatre), Membership (Jodie DeLamatre).

And don’t forget to ask people to JOIN THE LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF THE AKRON AREA!!!
 


Lots of good food!

and good conversation too

Opening remarks by LWVAA President Erica Greer

Guest speaker Debra Johanyak

Membership Chair Jodie DeLamatre ever recruiting

Recall Committee co-Chairs Diana Kingsbury and Mary Lou Gault

Hey, it's time to go home!

 

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