NATIONAL LEAGUE PRESIDENT,
Elisabeth MacNamara
will speak at our April 27 LWVK State Convention concerning dangers of Voter Restrictions, tinkering with independent courts and money in elections.

Download and read our
Convention Invitation

“Immigration and Civility”

  Arguably, today's most important civic issue is how we treat one another. Too often, it's with pride and prejudice. Too often, it's talking -- or screaming -- past each other.
  Mary Sanchez brings insight and foresight to two contentious issues: Immigration and civility. A weekly syndicated columnist with Tribune Media Services, she specializes in Latin American issues. She is also a Kansas City Star metro columnist, as well as with Poder, a business magazine geared to Latin America. Sanchez is a correstpondent for EFE, a Spanish wire service.
   Her column received the 2007 National Clarion Award. That year, some of her columns were published in "Best Newspaper Writing 2007." Born in Kansas City, Missouri, Mary Sanchez has lived in Mexico and traveled extensively in Central America.
   The League of Women Voters of Kansas (LWVK) is delighted to welcome Mary Sanchez as the keynote luncheon speaker at the 2013 Convention. It will be held on Saturday, 4/27, at the Overland Park Holiday Inn & Suites.

LWV Guest Room Rate is $89 (until April 6, 2013)
Call toll free: 1-800-825-7538

Convention Registration is $60.
Registration includes:

• Expert speakers on Immigration Policy and Civility
• Set LWVK's course for 2013-14
• Four food events, including chocolate
• Free shuttle from hotel to acclaimed Oak Park Mall

The $60 registration fee includes continental breakfast, lunch, snacks, and convention materials.

Please include payment with our attached Registration Form.

Make checks payable to "LWV of Johnson County"

Mail to:
LWV of Johnson County
c/o Treasurer Anita Kaiser
12408 W. 126th St.
Overland Park, KS 66213-2429

Hotel Reservations: A block of rooms has been reserved at Holiday Inn & Suites Overland Park.

• To reserve a discounted, non-smoking room, call 800-825-7538. Mention LWV State Convention.
• To inquire about staying in a Leaguer's home, contact Diane Kuhn, 913-631-9499 or dkuhn15416@gmail.com.
• Parking is free at the hotel.

*Each League is allotted one voting delegate for every 15 members but may send as many members or guests as desired

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