January
Emporia: The Kansas Judiciary and Our Local District Court
League of Women Voters of Emporia held a public meeting featuring Judge Merlin Wheeler.
Dates: January 6, 2010
Location: Emporia Public Library, Emporia
Event: Public forum
Speaker: Judge Merlin Wheeler, Lyon County
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February
Lawrence/Douglas Co.: 90th Anniversary Celebration
Please join us in celebrating the 90th Anniversary of the League of Women Voters!
 Dates: February 18 , 2010, 6:00 to 8:00 P.M.
Location: Castle Tea Room, 1307 Massachusetts,
Lawrence, Kansas
Event: 90th Anniversary Reception
Honored Guests: Douglas Nominating Commission,
County Commissioners, and
Douglas County District
Judges.
- Launched a series of programs in support of LWV-US initiative: Safeguarding U.S. Democracy: A Quest for a More Diverse Judiciary.
- Program information can be found at www.lwv.org/fairandimpartialcourts.
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March
Wichita: Lecture by Judge Karen Humphreys
The League of Women Voters of Wichita featureed Judge Karen Humphreys, Chief Magistrate Judge for the US District Court of Kansas, discussing judicial diversity.
Date: Thurs., March 4, 2010, 7:00 p.m.
Location: 20th Century Club Auditorium and Parlor, Murdock Theatre, 536 North Broadway, Wichita, KS
Event: Lecture to public, women's group, area students. Discussion & Reception followed.
Speaker: Judge Karen Humphreys, Chief Magistrate Judge for the US District Court of Kansas
Partner Organizations: American Association of University Women (AAUW), National Organization for Women (N.O.W.),
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 Salina: Judicial Diversity Forum
The League of Women Voters of Salina held a forum at Kansas Wesleyan University.
Date: March 25, 2010
Location: Student Activity Center, Kansas Wesleyan University, Salina
Event: Public forum
Speakers: Kansas Court of Appeal Judge Henry Green, Supreme Court Justice Marla Luckert and Riley Co. Magistrate Judge Sheila Hochhauser
Partner Organizations: Kansas Wesleyan University, Salina National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), Salina League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC), Salina Human Relations Commission
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April
Emporia: Law Day
 League of Women Voters of Emporia will hold a public forum at Emporia State University honoring Law Day.
Date: April 29, 2010
Location: Emporia State University, Emporia
Event: Public forum
Speakers: James M Concannon, Distinguished Professor of Law, Washburn Law School, Deborah Huth, Lyon/Chase Bar Association, and Ken Buchele, former Lyon/Chase County Judicial Nominating Committee member.
Partner Organizations: Lyon/Chase Bar Association, Emporia State University, ESU Associated Student Government, Hispanics of Today & Tomorrow (HOTT), Emporia High School, and AAUW.
For more information contact League of Women Voters of Emporia Program Coordinator Diana Solis at djsolis@cableone.net.
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Salina: LWV-Salina Annual Meeting featuring Kansas Judge Eric Rosen, KS Supreme Court
Due to a scheduling conflict, Justice Eric S. Rosen presented in place of Justice Carol Beier as keynote speaker of the Salina League of Women Voters (LWV) annual meeting. His presentation was FREE and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. The Salina LWV especially invited members of the Saline-Ottawa County Bar Association.
Eric Rosen was born in Topeka in 1953. He has a Bachelors and Masters Degree with honors from KU. His law degree is from Washburn in 1984. Before becoming a judge, he worked in both the District Attorney's andthe Public Defender's offices in Shawnee County, served as Associate General Counsel for the Kansas Securities Commissioner and was a partner in the law firm of Hein, Ebert and Rosen. He served 12 years as a Shawnee County district judge before being appointed to the Supreme Court in 2005. He has also served on the Kansas Sentencing Commission. He received the Attorney General's Victim Service Award for Outstanding Judge as well as many other awards and honors, and serves in many community organizations. Read his full biography on-line.
Date: Saturday, Apr. 17, 2010, 1 p.m.
Location: Dining Hall, Stevens Center, St. John's Military School, Salina (See Google Map)
Event: Annual meeting
Speaker: Judge Eric S. Rosen, Kansas Supreme Court Justice
Partner Organizations: American Association of University Women (AAUW) and Salina Women Attorneys Group — Media by Salina Journal and Salina Media Group
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May
LWVK: 2010 State League Council in Manhattan
The League of Women Voters of Manhattan and Riley County welcomed statewide meeting delegates.
Date: May 1, 2010
Location: Big 12 and Flint Hills meeting rooms, Kansas State Union, Manhattan
Speakers: Kansas Supreme Court Justices Honorable Carol Beier and Honorable Marla Luckert, and Court of Appeal Judge Honorable Henry Green
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Wichita: River Festival Sundown Parade
The League of Women Voters of Wichita will educate the public on the need for a more diverse judiciary at this annual cultural festival.
Date: May 7, 2010 starting at 6 p.m.
Location: Parade, Wichita
Event: River Festival
Partner Organizations: Women's Groups, Girls Scouts, Senior Women
For more information contact League of Women Voters of Wichita Program Coordinator Mary Knecht at knechtmary@hotmail.com or visit the League's website at http://lwvwichita.org/.
 
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June
2010 League of Women Voters of the United States National Convention
The League of Women Voters of the United States will hold its 2010 National Convention in Atlanta, Georgia. A panel will be held discussing the Kansas initiative and diversity in the courts.
Date: June 14th , 3:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Event: Panel Discussion
Partner Organizations: To be determined
For more information contact David Ward at dward@lwv.org.
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July
Wichita: Judicial Candidate Forums
August
Johnson Co.: Judicial Candidate Forums
The League of Women Voters of Johnson County will hold candidate forums during election season.
Date: August 9, 2010
Location: Johnson County Community College television studio
Event: Candidate forum(s)
Partner Organizations: Johnson County school districts, Kansas City Star, KCPT-TV, Johnson County Community College
For more information contact League of Women Voters of Johnson County Program Coordinator Harriet Anderson at hjanderson@kc.rr.com or Candy Birch at candylwv@yahoo.com . You can also go to the League's website at http://www.lwvjoco.org/calendar.htm.
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Abilene: Researching Judicial Diversity
The League of Women Voters of Salina will conduct research on the history of judicial diversity in Kansas and follow with a public forum in the Fall to discuss results. (See below)
Date: August 23, 2010
Location: Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum, Abilene, Kansas
Event: Research followed by a public forum
Partner Organizations: Salina Journal, Salina Media group, Abilene Reflector Chronicle
For more information contact League of Women Voters of Salina Program Coordinator Ann Zimmerman at ann@annzimmerman.com or visit the League's website at http://www.lwvofsalinaks.com/.
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September
Great Bend: Constitution Day
The League of Women Voters of Great Bend will celebrate Constitution Day featuring two minority judges. The City Council and County Commission will be asked to sign a proclamation honoring Constitution Day.
Date: September 17, 2010
Location: Great Bend, Kansas
Event: Constitution Day 2010
Topic: How experiences as minority judges help or hinder them in being elected and performing their duties as judges.
Speakers: Two minority judges in Great Bend, Kansas
Partner Organizations : Great Bend High School, Ellinwood High School, Hoisington High School, Clafflin High School, and Barton County College
For more information contact League of Women Voters of Great Bend Program Coordinator Marylou Warren at Marylu_fw@yahoo.com or by visiting the League's web page at http://greatbend.ks.lwvnet.org/.
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Johnson Co.: Let's Talk Issues
League of Women Voters of Johnson County will co-sponsor a program to be featured on KCPT-TV to discuss a more diverse Kansas judiciary.
Dates : Spring (Possibly move to Fall) 2010
Location: Johnson County Community College television studio, Overland Park
Event: Panel discussion with public invited
Speaker: Area professionals from diverse backgrounds associated with the judicial system.
Partner Organizations: Johnson County Community College, Kansas City Star, KCPT-TV.
For more information contact League of Women Voters of Johnson County Program Coordinator Harriet Anderson at hjanderson@kc.rr.com or Candy Birch at candylwv@yahoo.com . You can also go to the League's website at http://www.lwvjoco.org/calendar.htm.
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Johnson Co.: Educating the Public at Fall Festivals
The League of Women Voters of Johnson County will maintain booths at fall festivals which attract thousands of visitors. The goal will be to educate and possibly recruit citizens in the effort to promote a more diverse judiciary.
Date: September 22, 2010
Location: To be determined, Johnson County
Event: Manned booths at fall festivals
Partner Organizations: Johnson County Community College, Kansas City Star, KCPT-TV.
For more information contact League of Women Voters of Johnson County Program Coordinator Harriet Anderson at hjanderson@kc.rr.com or Candy Birch at candylwv@yahoo.com . You can also go to the League's website at http://www.lwvjoco.org/calendar.htm.
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Lawrence/Douglas Co.: A Conversation With Judge Deanell Tacha
League of Women Voters of Lawrence/Douglas County will host a community forum on promoting a fair and impartial judiciary. The event will feature a conversation with Judge Deanell Tacha of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit.
Date: Thursday, September 30, 2010, at 7:30 p.m.
Location: Dole Institute of Politics at the University of Kansas, 2350 Petefish Drive, Lawrence
Event: Community Forum
Speakers: Judge Deanell Tacha, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit; moderated by Wm. "Bill" Lacy, Director, Dole Institute of Politics
Invited guests include community leaders, city and county commissioners, elected officials, District judges and faculty from the University of Kansas School of Law
Partner Organizations: Dole Institute of Politics at the University of Kansas and the University of Kansas School of Law
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Manhattan: Constitution Day
The League of Women Voters of Manhattan/Riley County will celebrate Constitution Day 2010.*
Date: September 15, 2010 at 7 p.m.
Location: Forum Hall, Kansas State University, Manhattan
Event: Constitution Day 2010
Invited Speakers: Honorable Marla Luckert, Kansas Supreme Court Judge, will be keynote speaker.
Panelists
will be The Honorable Henry Green, Kansas Court of Appeals; The Honorable Richard Greene, Kansas Court of Appeals; The Honorable Melissa Standridge, Kansas Court of Appeals; and Suzanne Valdez, Director of Criminal lProsecution Clinic, University of Kansas.
Partner Organizations : Kansas State University, Kansas Bar association, Kansas Women Attorney's Association
For more information contact League of Women Voters of Manhattan/Riley County Program Coordinator Jean Lee at jeanhlee@cox.net or visit the League's website at http://lwv.manhattanks.org/.
*The League of Women Voters of Manhattan/Riley County will be holding events and doing other activities throughout 2010 associated with various cultural holidays such as Black History month, Women's History Day, and Sunshine Week.
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Wichita: Constitution Day
The League of Women Voters of Wichita will celebrate Constitution Day 2010
Date: September 16, 2010
Location: 20 th Century Club Auditorium and Parlor
Event: Constitution Day 2010
Speakers: Judge Greg Waller, Judge Carol Beier, Kansas Supreme Court, Judge Mary Beck Briscoe, Judge Jennifer Jones, Judge Tom Martin, Judge Joseph Bribiesca
Partner Organizations: Wichita State University, Wichita Bar Association
For more information contact League of Women Voters of Wichita Program Coordinator Mary Knecht at knechtmary@hotmail.com or visit the League's website at http://lwvwichita.org/.
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October
Johnson Co.: League at the Library
League of Women Voters of Johnson County will co-sponsor a program at the Johnson County Public Library on promoting a more diverse judiciary.
Date: October 2, 2010
Location: Johnson County Public Library, Overland Park
Event: Panel discussion with public invited
Speaker: Area professionals from diverse backgrounds associated with the judicial system.
Partner Organizations: Johnson County Public Library
For more information contact League of Women Voters of Johnson County Program Coordinator Harriet Anderson at hjanderson@kc.rr.com or Candy Birch at candylwv@yahoo.com . You can also go to the League's website at http://www.lwvjoco.org/calendar.htm.
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Lawrence: Is There a Judgeship in Your Future?
This symposium at Kansas University will feature a newly appointed judge and a seasoned or retired jurist who will highlight their journey to the “bench”. The goal will be to encourage students and practicing attorneys to consider careers as judges and to share strategies for achieving those goals.
Date: October 9, 2010
Location: On campus, Kansas University, Lawrence
Event: Symposium
Speakers: Possible speaker(s) include Judge Melissa Standridge, appointed to the Kansas Appeals Court in 2008, Retired Judge Jack Murphy and/or Kansas Attorney General Steven Six
Partner Organizations : Planning to invite Washburn Law School
For more information contact League of Women Voters of Lawrence-Douglas County Program Coordinator Kay Hale at kayhale@sunflower.com or Diane Oakes at doakes120@yahoo.com.
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Johnson Co.: Mentorships for Area High School Students
The League of Women Voters of Johnson County will create mentorships for minority students to encourage them to not only seek higher education, but also focus their vision on courses suitable for preparing them for law school.
Date: October 22, 2010
Location: Area Johnson County High Schools
Event: Mentorships for Hispanic, African-American, Asian and female highs school students.
Partner Organizations: Hispanic Chamber of commerce, Bar Association Members, Local judges, Kansas City Star, KCPT-TV, UMKC Law School
For more information contact League of Women Voters of Johnson County Program Coordinator Harriet Anderson at hjanderson@kc.rr.com or Candy Birch at candylwv@yahoo.com . You can also go to the League's website at http://www.lwvjoco.org/calendar.htm.
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Date to be announced...
Johnson Co.: Current State of Diversity in Kansas Judiciary
League of Women Voters of Johnson County will hold a panel discussion about the current state of affairs in Kansas regarding diversity in the judicial system.
Date: Date TBA
Location: Large auditorium at a local community college, Overland Park
Event: Panel discussion with public invited
Speaker: Area professionals from diverse backgrounds associated with the judicial system.
Partner Organizations: Johnson County Community College, Kansas City Star, KCPT-TV.
For more information contact League of Women Voters of Johnson County Program Coordinator Harriet Anderson at hjanderson@kc.rr.com or Candy Birch at candylwv@yahoo.com . You can also go to the League's website at http://www.lwvjoco.org/calendar.htm.
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Topeka/Shawnee Co.: Televised Forum
The League of Women Voters of Topeka/Shawnee County will conduct a televised forum highlighting judicial diversity.
Dates: to be determined
Location: To be determined
Event: Televised forum
Speaker: To be determined
Partner Organizations: Washburn University Law School, KTWU-TV
For more information contact League of Women Voters of Topeka/Shawnee County Program Coordinator Gwen Elliott at thekt1@aol.com or visit the League's website at http://www.lwvtsc.org/.
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