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LEAGUE OF

WOMEN VOTERS

OF COLLIER COUNTY

MISSION STATEMENT

The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan political organization that encourages informed and active participation in Government. We influence

public policy through education and advocacy. Our goal is to empower citizens to take an active role in shaping better communities worldwide.

44th Annual Meeting Packet

April 8, 2019 10:30

Hilton Hotel, Naples

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Table of Contents

OFFICERS AND BOARD 2018-2019 3

COMMITTEE CHAIRS AND LEADERSHIP POSITIONS 4

THANK YOU 5

ANNUAL MEETING AGENDA 6

PROPOSED RULES FOR THE 2019 44TH ANNUAL MEETING 7

ANNUAL MEETING MINUTES 2018 8

FINANCIAL REVIEW REPORTS 11

FINANCIAL REPORTS 11

EDUCATION FUND BYLAW for APPROVAL 12

PROPOSED PROGRAMS: GENERAL FUND 2018-2019 Environmental Affairs Program 15 Government Program 16 Social Policy Program 16 Justice Program 17 Education Program 18

PROPOSED PROGRAMS: EDUCATION FUND 2018-2019 Voter Services 20

ANNUAL COMMITTEE REPORTS 21

PRESIDENT’S REPORT 27

NOMINATING COMMITTEE REPORT 30

APPENDIX: TREASURER’S REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 31

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OFFICERS AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2018-2019

Diana Walsh President

Vi Steffan First Vice President

Pat Howard Second Vice President

Robin Larkin Secretary

Ray Kalich Treasurer

Michelle Arnold Director

Pam Brown Director

Ron Ferguson Director

Patricia Forkan Director

Janet Hoffman Director

Paul Kardon Director

Suzanne Low Director

Charlotte Nycklemoe Governance Chair

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COMMITTEE CHAIRS AND OTHER LEADERSHIP POSITIONS 2018-2019

Patricia Forkan Environmental Affairs Committee Chair

Sandy Parker Government Committee Chair

Ann Campbell Social Policy Committee Chair

Janet Hoffman Justice Committee Chair

Kathy Curatolo Education Committee Chair

Diana Walsh Acting Voter Service Chair

Marcia Maloni Book Club Discussion Leader

Tina Palmese Hospitality Committee Chair

Colleen Brady Website and Social Media Chair

Jan Eustis, Robin Larkin Membership Co-Chairs

Wendy Riedel Constant Contact Manager

Pat Walsh National Database Manager

Joyce Fletcher, Ray Kalich Know Your County Government Chairs

Charlotte Nycklemoe Speakers Bureau and LWVFL State Juvenile Justice Chair

Anne Lewallen Name Badge Coordinator

Suzanne Low National Popular Vote Chair

VOTER Committee Colleen Brady, Diana Garcia, Vi Steffan, Michelle Arnold

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Its through your generous support that the League is able to achieve its missionThank you!!!

Sponsorships

Jennifer and Edward Walker

Carrie Chaman Catt Family Membership ($232.50)

Paul and Anna Christine Kardon Charlotte Nycklemoe and Gary Lundborg Leslie Cheek and Alex Peterson Laurie Cowan and Ric PhillipsJohn Levy and Gail Rothenberg

Carrie Chapman Catt Individual Memberships ($200)

Ann Campbell Judith Cleverly Jane Hilk Linda PennimanKaren Clegg Patricia Ann Forkan Elizabeth Orsay Diana Walsh

Susan B Anthony Family Memberships ($132.50)

Gary and Judy Bromley Patricia, Berard and Elaine Frerick Carol and Thomas McCann Jill and Lawrence WalkerLinda Denning and Brian Kelly Robin and David Larkin Marsha and Harry Ryan Myra and Van WilliamsGretchen Durkot and Thomas Selwood Beatrice and Ernest Logan Stefanie and Jerome Spivack Sally Woliver and David ClarkFrankie and Ronald Furguson

Susan B Anthony Individual Memberships ($100)

Mimi Azrael Linda Diaz Jinny Johnson Cecile RivalBarbara Balser Rose DiBiasi Nancy Kahn Janice RosenPhyllis Barolsky Chae DuPont Ray Kalich Dianr RupnowClaire Beckler Jan Eutis Crystal Kinzel Bernice SchmelzRobin Birnhak Michael Finkel Wendy Load Laura ScottJeanne Bolds Joyce Fletcher Suzanne Low Arlene ShapiroJeannette Boucher Ann Russel Foster Dianne Mayberry-Hatt Julie WadeLinda LaRue Brown Lisa Freund Denise McLaughlin Denise Wind-KoubskySandra Brown Susan Golden James Munroe Nancy WolfeSusan Calkins Sharon Harris-Ewing Judith Palay Martin WolmanJacqueline Chizever Kate Henry Sandt Parker Shirley WoolawayAmy Clifton Jan Huffman-Morris Margaret Plank Lynn DavidsonLinda Costello Heidi Holley Diane Rahman Helen YatesKatherine Cunningham Susan Housel Susan Riedel

Contributions to General and Education Funds

Eileen Asenault Marie Elena Gonzalez Dena Mack Lorraine and Frank ScarpaLinda Brown Blanche Hawkins Lynn Martin Linda and Shepard ScheinbergLisa Bayard Patricia and Don Howard Diane Preston Moore Karen SendikSusan Calkins Himes Family Foundation Charlotte Nycklemoe Stefanie and Jerome SpivackAmy Clifton Janet Huffman-Morris Elizabeth Orsay Susan StamAnn Campbell Judith, MD and Charles Hulzenga Judith Palay Teresa StohsCynthia Cromwell Laurie Hutton and Finbar Corr Brenda Pelizzon Susan TofelSandra Cunningham Ray and Veronica Kalich Leslie Bruner and Michael Peppe Diana WalshLinda Denning Paul Kardon and Family Kathy Peppi Alison WescottJan Eustis Keth Klipstein Linda Penniman Neville WilliamsRonald Ferguson Robin Larkin Susan Riedel Shirley WoolawayNancy Fischbach Loralee Loboeuf Wendy Richmond Martin WolmanJoyce Fletcher Laura Lehrich Jacqueline Riodan Karen WoodbridgePatricia Ann Forkan Suzanne Low Heidi Robichaud

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ANNUAL MEETING AGENDA

Call to Order – Diana Walsh

Appointment of Meeting Officials

Parliamentarian

Timers

Tellers

Minutes Reading Committee

Adoption of Rules and Meeting Agenda

Report of the 2018 Minutes Reading Committee – Mary Bollinger

General and Education Fund Minutes – April 2018

Treasurer’s Annual Report – 2018-2019 – Ray Kalich

Report of Budget Committee – Ray Kalich, Treasurer

Proposed General Fund Budget for 2019-2020

Proposed Education Fund Budget for 2019-2020

Approval of Education Fund Bylaws

Consideration of Proposed Programs – 2019-2020

Annual Committee Reports

President’s Report – Diana Walsh

Report of Nominating Committee – Charlotte Nycklemoe

Elections – Charlotte Nycklemoe

Other Business

Adjournment

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PROPOSED RULES FOR THE 2019 44th ANNUAL MEETING LWV of Collier County General Fund and LWV of Collier County Education Fund

I. A motion to adopt these rules will be made after the Annual Meeting is called to order and the Meeting

Officials are approved. Amendments to these Rules may be offered at that time and require a majority vote. These Rules as a whole (either amended or as stated herein) require a two-thirds vote for adoption.

II. Only regular members in good standing shall be entitled to vote and have the privilege of the floor. III. A member who wishes to speak should rise, address the Chair, give his or her name when recognized,

and speak only once (no longer than three (3) minutes without permission of the Chair) until all who wish to speak the first time have been heard. No one may speak more than twice on the same motion.

IV. If the meeting is behind schedule, the Chair may shorten the time allowed each speaker. V. All motions, except those which are very brief, shall be written, signed and sent to the Chair. VI. Motions may be amended by:

A. Deletion of words.

B. Addition of words.

C. Insertion of words.

D. Deletion and insertion of words.

E. Substitution of words.

VII. A member who proposes an amendment is required to state which method is being used. VIII. Budgets: Discussion time will be limited to ten (10) minutes each for the LWVCCGF and LWVCCEF

proposed budgets. IX. Bylaws: Discussion time will be limited to ten (10) minutes, total. X. A majority of voting members present, and voting shall be required for adoption of issues in the

Proposed Program as presented to the Annual Meeting by the Board of Directors. Discussion of recommended items will be limited to twenty (20) minutes total.

XI. Limit may be extended by the Chair if the Budget matters did not require allocated time. XII. Amendments may not expand on the scope of the item.

XIII. Not recommended Items: None presented. It is thus not in order for any new Program items to be

introduced from the floor as no other recommendations were made by members six (6) weeks prior to the Annual Meeting, as required by the LWVCC Bylaws.

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LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF COLLIER COUNTY

2018 Annual Meeting Minutes April 9, 2018, 10:30 – 11:30 am

Hilton Hotel, Naples, Florida The 43rd Annual Meeting of the League of Women Voters of Collier County and the League of Women Voters Education Fund was called to order by Charlotte Nycklemoe, LWVCC President, at 10:30 am. Since a quorum consists of those present, a quorum was declared.

Meeting Officials: Charlotte requested the following meeting officials be appointed:

Parliamentarian: Suzanne Low

Timers: Pam Brown and Paul Kardon

Minutes Reading Committee: Mary Bollinger, Chair; Pat Walsh

Tellers: Michelle Arnold and Teresa Stohs

Agenda and Rules: A motion to accept the meeting agenda and rules was made by John Levy, seconded by Bernice Schmelz, and approved.

2017 Annual Meeting Minutes: Mary Bollinger gave the report for the Minutes Reading Committee and recommended the acceptance of the minutes as included in the Annual Meeting Agenda attachments. The 2017 minutes as attached to the agenda were accepted.

Treasurer’s Report: The treasurer, Ray Kalich, gave the financial reports as included in the Annual Meeting Agenda for both the LWVCC General Fund and the LWVCC Education Fund. Operating results for both funds were strong and total income and expenses are within budget targets. Ray said the financial report reflects the initiatives of the LWVCC Board to expand member participation and leadership development opportunities at the local and State levels. He also expressed the need for members to track and submit their committee expenses, so the financial report more accurately reflects the League’s true expenses. Sandy Parker questioned if the member expenses can be estimated and shown as non-reimbursed expenses. Ray felt it would be better to continue to urge League members to accurately submit their expenses for reimbursement. The report will be filed for audit and attached herewith.

Financial Review Committee Reports: The Financial Review Committee consisted of Courtney Lehmann and Vi Steffan. Ray Kalich gave the report. LWVCC Education Fund and the LWVCC General Fund each fairly present the financial condition of the fund.

Budget Report: Ray Kalich, Treasurer, gave the Budget Report. The LWVCC General Fund budget reflects the strategic themes for community outreach and advocacy (publications and forums), develop and engage members, and upgrade/strengthen our technology infrastructure. Equity positions are strong. Total expenses are expected to match total income and the cash balance is

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sufficient to cover liabilities and expenses for the next three years. Bernice Schmelz questioned the ‘Voter Printing’ line item. Ray explained this was for printing information for voters (voter guides) versus money for our monthly Voter. Sandy Parker moved that we remove $1000 from the ‘Voter Printing and Postage’ line; Ann Campbell seconded the motion. After a discussion, the motion passed. Robin Larkin moved that we eliminate Note #4 from the Key Initiatives Notes. Diana Walsh seconded the motion. After a brief discussion, Robin withdrew her motion. Sandy Parker moved that we adopt the LWVCC General Fund 2018-2019 budget; Ann Campbell seconded the motion and the motion carried. This budget is attached herewith as amended.

The LWVCC Education Fund budget also reflects the strategic themes for community outreach through general education, attendance at State leadership meetings, and to identify and develop LWVCC members. Equity positions are strong. Bernice Schmelz moved that we adopt the proposed LWVCC Education Fund Budget, John Levy seconded the motion and the motion carried. This budget is attached herewith.

2018-19 Program Recommendation: A motion was made by Suzanne Low and seconded by Janet Hoffman that the entire LWVCC General Fund and Education Fund Programs as presented in the Annual Meeting materials be adopted. There was no discussion. The motion carried and the General and Education Fund Programs are attached herewith.

Report of the President: Charlotte turned the meeting over to Diana Walsh while she gave her report as attached herewith. She expressed her gratitude to all who helped her during her years as President and summarized the 2017-18 highlights. At the end of the President’s Report, Diana Walsh asked the report to be accepted. The report was accepted, and Diana returned control of the meeting back to the President, Charlotte. Annual Committee Reports: Liza McClenaghan moved that the Annual Committee Reports attached herewith be accepted; John Levy seconded the motion. The motion passed and the reports were accepted. Nominating Committee: Charlotte Nycklemoe, Chair of the Nominating Committee (Ann Campbell, Pat Howard, Robin Larkin, John Levy), thanked the committee for their work and gave the Committee’s report which is included herewith in the Annual Meeting packet. The following directors/officers will continue for the next year, serving the second year for which they were elected in 2017. Their terms expire in April 2019. President: Diana Walsh 1st Vice President: Vi Steffan Secretary: Robin Larkin Directors: Heather Baker Pam Brown Pat Howard

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Slate of Officers for 2018 – 2020 The following officers and directors are presented to serve two-year terms beginning in April 2018, ending in April 2020: Treasurer: Ray Kalich Directors: Ron Ferguson Patti Forkan Paul Kardon Past President: Charlotte Nycklemoe The following directors are presented to serve for one year to complete their term in April 2019: Directors: Michelle Arnold Suzanne Low Governance Committee/Nominating Committee: The past president also serves as Governance/Nominating Committee Chair. The current committee is placing the following members on the ballot to serve 2018-2019: Charlotte Nycklemoe, Chair, Ann Campbell, Pat Howard, Robin Larkin, John Levy. Charlotte announced that there were no additional nominations submitted to the nominating committee so there is only one nominee for each position for officer, board director, and nominating committee member. Charlotte asked if there was any objection to declaring the candidates elected to office. There were no objections. Charlotte declared the candidates elected by acclamation. Charlotte thanked the out-going, continuing, and newly elected LWV members. Meeting adjourned at 11:30. With no other business to conduct, Charlotte adjourned the 43rd Annual Meeting of the LWVCC and LWVCC Education Fund. Respectfully submitted, Robin Larkin, Secretary

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League of Women Voters Collier County Financial Review Committee Report for General Fund Fiscal Year Ending March 31, 2019

The financial review committee consisting of Vi Steffan and Suzanne Low has reviewed the published balance sheet and income statement and found that they fairly present the financial condition of the fund.

Respectfully submitted,

Vi Steffan

League of Women Voters Collier County Financial Review Committee Report for

Education Fund Fiscal Year Ending March 31, 2019

The financial review committee consisting of Vi Steffan and Suzanne Low has reviewed the published balance sheet and income statement and found that they fairly present the financial condition of the fund.

Respectfully submitted,

Vi Steffan

Financial Reports

Please see Appendix A for the following documents:

General Fund: (presented on one document)

End of Year 2018 /2019 Balance Sheet and Income & Expense Statement

2019/2020 Proposed Budget

Education Fund: (presented on one page)

End of Year 2018 /2019 Balance Sheet and Income & Expense Statement

2019/2020 Proposed Budget

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LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF COLLIER COUNTY Education Fund Bylaws

ARTICLE I

Sec.1. Name: The name of this organization shall be League of Women Voters of Collier County Education Fund, herein after referred to in these bylaws as LWVCCEF. Sec. 2. Purpose: This nonprofit corporation is incorporated as a public foundation dedicated to strengthening knowledge of and involvement in representative government

ARTICLE II

Membership: The Education Fund shall be composed of members of the League of Women Voters of Collier County. The membership is the same as that of the LWVCC.

ARTICLE III

Officers Sec.1. Enumeration and Election of Officers. The officers of the Education Fund shall be a president or co-presidents, a first vice-president or co-first vice-presidents, a second vice-president, the secretary and the treasurer. They shall be elected by the membership at the annual meeting and shall hold office until the conclusion of the next annual meeting. The officers of the Education Fund shall be the same as the officers of the LWVCC.

Sec.2. Nominations and Elections. The officers and directors shall be nominated and elected as provided in the Bylaws of the LWVCC.

Sec.3. Duties of the Officers. The duties shall be the same as the duties of officers of the LWVCC except as may be required or prohibited by the powers and purposes of the Education Fund.

ARTICLE IV

Board of Directors Sec.1. Enumeration and Election of Directors: The Education Fund shall have the same number of directors as the LWVCC but no fewer than six directors at any time. The directors shall be the same as the duly elected and appointed directors of the LWVCC.

Sec.2. Powers. The board of directors shall have full power over the property and business of the corporation with full power and authority to manage and conduct the same, subject to the instructions of the membership through their annual meeting. The board shall plan and direct the work necessary to carry out the Education Fund program. Authorization of the board is required before the signing of contracts or other instruments can take place.

The board shall create and designate such special committees as may be necessary.

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Sec.3. Meetings of the Board of Directors. There shall be at least six regular meetings of the Education Fund board of directors annually. The meetings will coincide with the LWVCC board meetings. The President may call special meetings as stipulated in the LWVCC bylaws.

Quorum: A majority of the members of the board shall constitute a quorum at all regular and special meetings.

Manner of Meetings: Meetings may be held in person or by electronic means as stipulated in the LWVCC bylaws.

ARTICLE V

Financial Administration Sec.1. Fiscal Year. The fiscal year of the Education Fund shall commence on the first of April of each year.

Sec.2. Care of Assets. (a) Moneys shall be deposited in federally insured financial institutions. The treasurer and/or

president shall be qualified signatories on all accounts.

(b) The financial books of the treasurer shall be reviewed by a committee annually.

Sec.3. Receipt and Disposition of Gifts. The Board of Directors is authorized to accept or reject gifts. Gifts other than monetary (such as stock, real estate, art, or other items of value) shall be appraised within 60 days of receipt. The Board has the final authority to Make disposition of assets/gifts but may designate a committee to make recommendations.

Sec.4. Budget. The Board of Directors shall submit to the membership at the Annual Meeting a budget for the ensuing year. A copy of the budget shall be published at least one week in advance of the Annual Meeting.

Sec.5. Finance Committee. A finance committee shall be appointed by the Board of Directors. The treasurer shall serve as its chair. The committee is responsible for reviewing and providing guidance for the Education Fund's financial matters including preparation of the budget. The finance committee shall consist of the same members as the finance committee for the LWVCC.

Sec.6. Distribution of Funds on Dissolution. In the event of the dissolution of the LWVCC Education Fund, whether voluntary or

Involuntary, no member, officer or trustee shall be entitled to any distribution or division of its remaining property or its proceeds. The balance of all money and securities received by the Education Fund from any source after the payment of all debts and obligations shall be paid to the LWVVCC Education Fund. All other property, whether real, personal or mixed, which may at the time be owned or under the control of the Education Fund, shall be used or distributed to such

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nonprofit charitable, scientific, literary or educational organizations as are described in section 501 3C of the internal Revenue Code and as shall be best able to effectuate the purpose of the Education Fund herein described. The distribution shall be designated by the then board of directors of the LWVCC Education Fund.

ARTICLE VI

Annual Meeting

Date, place, call, voting, powers and quorum shall be the same as the LWVCC regarding the Annual Meeting. The Education Fund meeting will be jointly held with the General Fund meeting.

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PROPOSED GENERAL FUND PROGRAM 2019-2020

ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE PROGRAM 2019-2020 Program Goals Education: To learn what League of Women Voters at various state/ local levels have included in their "study and action" of community sustainability and to continue to gather resources re: what constitutes the responsibilities of Florida cities/counties with offices of sustainability, including the actions/programs of these offices. To learn from knowledgeable speakers and/or films on issues of sustainability: water resource protection including stormwater management, growth management, energy use, the impacts of climate change including sea level rise. To host field trips which enhance our understanding of the need for water resource protection, "smart" growth, alternative energy and related sustainability issues, including educating the public about Conservation Collier. To meet with county staff and/or elected officials to gain a better understanding of their awareness and assessment of the environmental issues facing our county. Study the consequences of the Bert Harris Law. Action/Advocacy: Continue to advocate for the appropriate use and funding of Amendment 1 (Florida Water and Land Conservation Amendment), plus support full funding of the Florida Forever land acquisition program; as well as advocating for a ballot initiative for the renewal of Conservation Collier Support city and county efforts to address sea level rise; continue working to build community support for SLR adaptation and mitigation strategies Work in coalition with other organizations, pending board approval, on shared environmental issues related to water resource protection, preservation of environmentally sensitive lands, and related sustainability issues; review the status of our board-sanctioned collaborative efforts with Lee County to build a coalition among Southwest Florida counties to address the economic and social impacts of sea level rise on our region Continue working with SUN on the current Solar Co-Op program and decide whether to re-open the project and work with HOA’s which are reviewing the prospect of going solar Continue advocating for "smart growth" to protect environmentally sensitive lands (including wildlife habitat) as Collier County moves toward the conclusion of public workshops and towards adopting growth management plans for eastern Collier County; the Committee has been actively involved in determining how RLSA lands will be developed and how much will be developed; we will continue to review transportation plans and costs to taxpayers

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Advocate for LWVFL natural resource positions re: (1)renewable energy (i.e., solar power); (2) a ban on fracking-like (i.e. acid and high pressure well stimulation ) drilling in Florida; and (3) standardizing appropriate fertilizer regulations. GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE PROGRAM

Changes from 2018-19 program are marked Goals: Educate our members and the community about state, county and local government and important

government issues.

Research and discuss pressing local, regional and state government issues to identify those that deserve further study. Report these findings to the League Board and membership for consideration for advocacy.

Suggest programs for “Hot Topics” meetings to address current issues.

Schedule periodic meetings as desired with key civic and government leaders to learn more about issues under consideration.

Deliver programs through a Speakers Bureau as requested.

Action / Advocacy: Monitor meetings of elected local government bodies, especially the Board of County Commissioners.

Coordinate and communicate with other LWVCC committees to ensure that important meetings are covered.

Act on LWVF “Action Alerts” and lobby elected officials in support of League priorities.

SOCIAL POLICY PROGRAM

Goal: Secure equal rights and opportunity for all. Promote social and economic justice and the health and safety of all Americans. (LWVUS, LWVF)

1. Monitor and support local efforts to provide basic health care to those in all age groups not otherwise covered. Continue special focus on access to behavioral health care. Identify potential impact of changing federal programs on state and local health care.

2. Monitor and promote programs for Collier County Schools that provide comprehensive health education, health services, and a safe, healthy environment.

3. Support measures to provide adequate living and working conditions in Collier County. (housing, transportation, etc.) Monitor gun control issues in Collier County.

Education/Action: Network with groups and agencies with similar interests/concerns, including: Area Agency on Aging of SWFL Public Health Department Healthcare Network of Southwest Florida Emergency Medical Services

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Collier County Community and Human Services Department Collier County Veterans Services Department Collier County Hunger and Homeless Coalition Department of Children and Families Florida Healthy Teens Coalition Healthy Start Coalition of SWFL Citizens’ Foster Care Review Board Collier County Public Schools (School Nurse Program, Health Education) Leadership Coalition on Aging Other local Leagues LWVCC Government Committee's monitoring of state legislation during the Legislative session.

Education: Invite speakers to committee meetings and general meetings who are experts in the designated areas. Explore ways to expand education to the community. Action: Bring issues to the board when it would be appropriate for the League to speak.

Send letters and op-ed articles with President’s signature.

Send letters, emails, make telephone calls as individuals on local, state or national issues that come under the umbrella of Social Policy in the League of Women Voters.

Respond to action alerts on related issues.

Note: LWVUS recommends using “behavioral health” to include mental health and substance abuse/addiction

issues.

The school nurse program is included in #2 – Collier County Schools. We can bring it forward if there is a concern about the renewal of the contract with NCH this year.

JUSTICE COMMITTEE PROGRAM

Goal: Support and influence policies and decisions to promote delinquency prevention and assure justice for all Collier residents. Education: Organize educational programs relative to the goals for the committee and the general membership. Juvenile Justice -- Monitor and observe these programs, agencies, and organizations in Collier County: 1. Juvenile criminal justice system with emphasis on rehabilitation, alternatives to incarceration and

diversion programs for youth

2. Youth and Delinquency Services Division of the Collier County Sheriff’s Office

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3. Unified Family Court

4. Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ)

5. PACE (Practical Academic Cultural Education) Center for Girls, Immokalee, by attending any invited and/or annual meetings, and visiting the school.

Criminal Justice -- Learn more about the state of the Florida Justice System and the Judiciary including the role of the State Attorney and assistant attorneys. Action/Advocacy: Participate in the work of the following groups, provide Committee updates, and enlist member support as needed:

1. Collier County Youth Resource Center (YRC)

2. Southwest Florida Human Trafficking Coalition

3. LWV Florida Juvenile Justice Committee

4. Collier Citizens Alliance

Continue to monitor Florida legislation relative to the Justice System, including Rights Restoration of former felons, direct file of juveniles to adult court, and civil citation and take appropriate action. Schedule meetings with community, school, and service organizations and present the Civil Citation PowerPoint to further educate the county about its use and its benefits. Schedule meetings with various local organizations and present the Direct File PowerPoint to educate the County about its use and the harm done to our children and to the community. Learn about direct file, promote the use of alternatives when appropriate, and present the resolution to local governments. Review juvenile Civil Citations (diversion from arrest programs) and delinquency data relative to any disparities in arrest and other consequences by race or gender.

EDUCATION COMMITTEE PROGRAM

Goal: Support and influence the promotion of high standards for student achievement through adequate funding, well-rounded curriculum and the highest levels of professionalism for teachers, administrators and school board members in the Collier County Schools. Supporting Objectives: Support and advocate in behalf of adequately-funded, high-quality Pre-K learning opportunities for all

Collier County children.

Educate our members and the community about the Collier County public and private school systems.

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Research and discuss current school district and preK-12 education issues to identify those that deserve further study. Report these findings to the League Board and membership for consideration for advocacy. Education:

Organize educational programs relative to the goals for the committee and general membership.

Conduct interviews/meetings with administrators and School Board members School District administrators, principals, teachers and other education leaders to learn more about issues under consideration.

Conduct “Hot Topics” meetings to address current issues. Action/Advocacy:

Promote civics education in public and private schools.

Promote adequate funding for high-quality early childhood, public school education programs.

Monitor Florida legislation relative to the education program and take appropriate action.

Partner with other organizations, when board approves, to advance LWV positions on education.

Participate in a national, state or local study, if available and/or requested.

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PROPOSED EDUCATION FUND PROGRAM 2019-2020

VOTER SERVICE

Goal: Provide programs to inform voters and encourage active participation in elections.

Education/Action: Develop a plan to increase voter registration and voter turnout for returning Amendments 4 citizens,

and in Hispanic, African-American, and other minority communities.

Develop and distribute voter educational materials to encourage voter education and voter turnout.

Sponsor televised candidate forums.

Coordinate with other community agencies in nonpartisan issue forums.

Participate in the LWVCC Speakers’ Bureau.

Monitor Supervisor of Election and Canvassing Board meetings.

Continue involvement in Know Your County Government Teen Citizenship Program.

Educate about the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact.

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ANNUAL COMMITTEE REPORTS 2018-2019

ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE WRAP-UP The Environmental affairs Committee was quite busy this past year. We covered a wide range of topics ranging from the Blue Zone, to going solar, to growth management in Collier County, and much more. Members of the Committee wrote and submitted testimony on these and other issues. We teamed up with the Blue Zone Project in May, 2018, to hold a full afternoon of discussion on “Smart Growth”. The Blue Zone Project sponsored two nationally recognized experts on managing growth: Dan Burden spoke about healthy community design, and, Joe Minicozzi discussed the cost of sprawl. Held at the Conservancy of SW Florida, they helped explain and cement the idea of better planning in the County. A theme which our Committee promoted throughout the year. The summer of 2018 was devoted to working on the proposals impacting the Rural Lands Stewardship Area (RLSA). This immense development proposal is moving forward in the eastern part of Collier County. We established a year-round subcommittee devoted to reviewing and submitting detailed reports to County Commissioners as well as County staff detailing our grave concerns. We have made some positive impact on some of the most egregious ideas. The subcommittee has attended and participated in numerous public workshops presented by County staff. The final workshop is slated for March 28, 20019. Following that, our work turns to critiquing a staff white paper to be produced for Commissioners. We are doing this intense work because decisions regarding the RLSA will determine how many hundreds of thousands of new people will settle in the delicate lands in the west ultimately impacting water supply for SW Florida, endangered wildlife, traffic, cost to taxpayers for roads, services, etc. In 2018, Chair, Patricia Forkan, and past chair, Susan Calkins, attended two quarterly meetings of the Board, of the Everglades Coalition (EVCO), on behalf of both the LWVFL as well as LWVCC. In January, 2019, they also attended the EVCO Annual Meeting, along with other members from our Committee. The EVCO Coalition was founded 30 years ago with the mission to save the Everglades. Consisting of 60 advocacy groups from the southern part of Florida, the Coalition has been the powerhouse behind many advances on behalf of the Glades including the recent victory of building a reservoir south of Lake O. Sea Level Rise (SLR) is a critical issue for Florida. Judy Hushon and Sally Woliver, from our Committee, helped secure a one million-dollar, three-year grant, from NOAA to study the impact of SLR in Collier County. The two lead scientists from Florida Universities are halfway through the study. Their final report is anticipated late next year and will go to the County Commissioners as a vital part of short- and long-term planning efforts. Dr Michael Savarese gave a talk at our February 2019 luncheon and members of the League got an early look at their work. In addition, several League members are helping to carry out a community wide survey as part of the grant. We are proud to say that November elections included two of our members running for office. Both Jennifer Boddicker and Sara McFadden were able to explain and bring to light many environmental issues often ignored during campaigns. Although neither prevailed, they educated many voters along the way. In December, we took a tour of Waste Management facilities in the County. We visited recycling centers, saw where the trucks refuel with natural gas, and made our way to the landfill which also serves as a “gas

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to energy” plant which powers 3200 homes per year. Due to the enormous amount of waste our society produces, we invited an expert from Waste Management to speak at our March 11 luncheon so more members could learn how to do a better job recycling. We all need to do a better job not only recycling but trying to stop waste in the first place. Much discussion involved plastic bags and how they “ruin” recyclables if in a recycle bin. We launched our Solar Co-Op program with our partner organization Solar United Neighbors (SUN) , on January 17th, 2019 at the Botanical Garden—which has its own array of solar panels. The Environmental Affairs Committee attended along with guests and the Press. Also with us were other local partners in this endeavor including Audubon of the Western Everglades, Conservancy of South West Florida, St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in Marco, Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Naples among others. LWVFL and the national organization, SUN, joined together and began promoting, educating and installing panels across the state. So far over eighty households have signed up. We hope to hit one-hundred. Volunteers from our Committee stepped up to volunteer to help run three workshops across the County over three months. Although many Leaguers volunteered for this program, Mary Wilson and Gary Bromley from our Committee went above and beyond to make this successful. Fertilizer ordinances took center stage on February 5th, 2019 at a joint meeting of the Naples City Council, Marco City Council and the Board of Commissioners of Collier County. Experts presented information about red tide gaining traction due to “nutrients” going into our waterways. Algae also is “fed” by these nutrients. Clearly some action is needed to reduce the use of fertilizers among other contributors such as leaking septic tanks. Unfortunately, the three communities have different regulations. League President, Diana Walsh, spoke on our behalf supporting a moratorium at least in summer months to stop nutrients being washed into waterways. Committee member, Judith Hushon, wrote a Jan 14, 2019 editorial in the Naples Daily News. She argues that stronger, more restrictive fertilizer ordinances can help reduce red tide. Finally, over the past months, Committee member, Bonnie Michaels, has penned nine editorials on these and other issues. We congratulate her for getting the word out to the community about issues impacting their lives, including growth, roads, mental health, gun control, solar and more.

GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE WRAP UP

Submitted by Sandy Parker, Chair, and Pat Howard, Vice-Chair

This year, Government Committee met monthly from November through May, to monitor legislation and policy-making at the county and state levels of government. To prepare members for that process, Sandy Parker presented “Understanding Florida Government: What Collier Voters Should Know” on January 8, and Liza McClenaghan presented “How to Access House and Senate Websites” on February 18. With the challenge of monitoring both county and state government in the limited time of our committee’s meetings, we increased the length of our monthly meetings from 1-1/2 to two hours beginning in February and limited our focus to: County: Affordable/Workforce Housing; Mental Health Services; Sales Tax; Infrastructure Projects; and

Growth Management and Environment; and

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State: Education; Financing and Delivery of Healthcare; Election Law; Gun Safety; and Environmental Protection and Pollution Control.

Each committee member chose a county and a state issue to follow, and each “team” reported back to the group each month. Additionally, we invited Board of County Commissioners Chairman Andy Solis as guest speaker for the October General Meeting, and Commissioners Burt Saunders, Bill McDaniel and Penny Taylor met informally with us at our November, December and March committee meetings, respectively, adding 30 minutes to the agenda on those days. We had several lively exchanges of ideas and concerns. In addition, Gary Bromley, Elizabeth Baird and Pat Howard attended several BCC and advisory meetings representing the LWVCC Observer Corps. An average of 20 members and guests attended Government Committee meetings this season.

JUSTICE COMMITTEE WRAP UP

Submitted by Janet Hoffman, Chair

The Justice Committee’s main focus this year was to support the endeavors of the LWV of Florida Juvenile Justice Committee. We remain committed to the issue of increasing the use of Civil Citations (a diversion program, used instead of arrest, which involves restitution, community service, and/or therapy/treatment) for youth with low level charges. We also support decreasing the use of Direct File (when a child is tried as an adult) and changing how this decision is made. It currently is decided solely by the prosecutor. We would support a hearing where the judge would also have input in the decision. We meet on the second Tuesday of the month at 1:30 pm in the Community Foundation Office on 1110 Pine Ridge Rd. We averaged nine members at our meetings. October-We reviewed our goals which included writing a resolution about Direct File for the Board of County Commissioners and possibly the Naples City Council and the Marco Island City Council to sign. The resolution’s purpose was to garner grassroot support for the issues of needing to treat children as children, having the purpose of juvenile justice be rehabilitation and not punishment, the importance of keeping juveniles separate from adults, and allowing the judge to have some decision in the matter. We saw a video called “A Prosecutor’s Vision for a Better Justice System” by Adam Foss. As a Boston prosecutor who has worked with juveniles, Adam Foss spoke about the effect of a prosecutor’s decision on the whole life of a juvenile. November- We had a joint meeting with the Social Policy Committee on the “Hardening of Schools’ Security”. Ann Campbell, chair of Social Policy arranged for Sgt. Mike Butcher, Youth Relations Bureau, and Lt. Leslie Weidenhammer, Mental Health Bureau, both of the Collier County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) to come speak. The officers made a very informative presentation on the collaboration of the CCSO and Collier County Schools for increased security and also spoke about the mental health initiatives.

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December- Charlotte shared the LWVFL approved PowerPoint on Civil Citation “Saving Futures” which she helped develop. The PPT gives information about its use and its benefits. As the purpose of the PPT is to share this information around the state, it was also decided that the committee would share it around the community through organizations, agencies, and other groups. We also decided to make a version that had specific information about Collier County. January- A Committee was formed of Charlotte, Bernice, and Miriam to write a resolution on direct file to present to the Board of County Commissioners (BCC). Janet reported on the reauthorization of the Juvenile Delinquency Prevention Act. It has core requirement standards which allow for a certain percentage of exceptions. One standard is separation of juveniles from adults. Another is addressing and reducing racial and ethnic disparities in the juvenile justice system. We then listened to author Ruby Payne speak via a recording of NPR on how apprehension for misdemeanor offenses disproportionately affects the poor. In some locations, the misdemeanor fees and fines are a main source of revenue for the justice system. As technology was not working, Janet emailed a PowerPoint on the criminality of poverty to the committee. February- Charlotte shared a rough draft of a PowerPoint on Direct File that she developed. Once this is fully developed and approved, the committee would like to share this PPT to the chapter and then to the community. March-As the resolution on Direct File was not placed on the BCC agenda, the committee agreed to send a letter and further discuss it with Collier’s Chief Assistant State Attorney, Rich Montecalvo and Crystal Kinzel, Clerk of Courts. We do plan to further educate other members in the community with the PowerPoint once it is fully developed and approved. Goals were discussed for 2019/2020. The committee will use the PowerPoints on Civil Citation and Direct File to educate the community. The committee is also interested in the intersection of justice and poverty. Susan Pezzullo agreed to be our liaison/point person for poverty. Two additional slides were made to provide information about Collier for the CC PPT. Charlotte has agreed to train those willing to present the PPTs to community groups. We determined our title for our luncheon meeting to be “Juvenile Justice: What Do Our Children Face in the Court System?” April-We will hold this meeting on April 16. Crystal Kinzel will speak about her role as Clerk of Courts and Comptroller. We are especially interested in what alternatives are given for people who cannot afford the fines or fees. We are also interested in what might be a total expense for going to court. EDUCATION COMMITTEE WRAP-UP Prepared by Kathy Curatolo, Education Committee Chair

Community Presentation of Backpack Full of Cash: Our first presentation in the community education series “Backpack Full of Cash” was sold-out with 110 reservations. There were 86 participants in attendance. Our vice-chair, Stephanie Lucarelli arranged for student volunteers to assist evening of program with tech and registration support. Chair Curatolo facilitated a short discussion following the screening. Community Presentation by Dr. Eric Otto 030719 at the Headquarters Library: Dr. Eric Otto gave an exceptional presentation followed by an interactive Q & A. While the participants were very engaged, only 36 of the 75 registered attended. Education committee member, Jane Perman, handled registration and chair, Kathy Curatolo, handled the introduction and facilitated the q & a.

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State education updates discussed at our education committee meeting: Clearly education is a priority this legislative session and public education will be hard hit. Senate rolled out priorities and plans to file another omnibus bill. Of specific interest is a new voucher, changes to teacher bonuses, term limits for school board members. The Governor also made some swift moves, calling for a removal of Common Core, instructing Commissioner of Education to review and revise the Florida Standards, and halting the adoption of textbooks until review is complete. Also, there is a new plan for Best and Brightest teacher bonus. We also discussed collaborating with the government affairs committee, Education committee member, Robin Birnhak, will try to attend the government affairs committee meetings and Kathy Curatolo will keep up with the government affairs committee notes to share with education committee members. Our 3rd community presentation will be provided by public education lobbyist, Vern Pickup–Crawford and will focus on the passed bills affecting public education. Education committee potential topics for next year: Budget – Asking $1000.00 primarily for rental of Library. Given the success of this year’s community

presentations, we will continue with this model next year provided funding is provided through LWVCC BOD.

Topics will tentatively include: - School Safety – mental health, guns in school - Testing – minimize frequency of state tests - School choice – Public dollars going into private ed. Why it matters.

Our education committee will begin working on potential speakers on these topics. Suggestion by committee was perhaps to have a panel discussion on school safety inviting a student participant from MSD high School.

VOTER SERVICE WRAP UP Submitted by Diana Walsh and Cynthia Cromwell In anticipation of the elections in the Fall of 2018, several candidate forums were planned. The forum for state Representatives in districts 80 and 106 and state Senator in district 28 was held on

October 2, 2018 with Charlotte Nycklemoe as Moderator. This was well attended and provided insight into the positions held by the candidates.

The forums planned for US Congressional Districts 19 and 25 as well as County Commissioner District 4 were cancelled due to a lack of interest in participation on the part of several candidates. While there was wide spread interest in hearing from all candidates, the League cannot conduct “empty seat” forums.

LWVCC supported our coalition partners in several forums for the Fire Districts and the Ballot Amendments. Those organizations included Collier Citizens Council, Greater Naples Chamber of Commerce, Greater Naples Leadership, Collier Presidents Council, Greater Naples Better Government Committee and the Naples Press Club.

Joyce Fletcher, Charlotte Nycklemoe and Diana Walsh conducted 4 informational session on the 14 ballot Amendments.

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Eleven members passed the LWVFL quiz to become certified League Voter Registration Volunteers. Thanks go to John McDonald for organizing 3 locations for the drive on National Voter Registration Day, September 25, 2018 and thanks also to our registration volunteers. LWV Voter Guides were distributed throughout Collier County thanks to the organizational efforts of Cynthia Cromwell. And special thanks also go to Colleen Brady for the online Voter Guide, VOTE411. Four “postcard parties” were held, filling out and addressing close to 1,000 postcards to Amendment 4 supporters reminding them to register, and vote on November 6. Thanks to Janet Hoffman, Barbara Gregory, Claire Lang, Gary Bromley, Anne Hartley, Jan Eustis. After the election, 20 LWVCC volunteers formed an Observer Corps to monitor Collier County Canvassing Board meetings. For two weeks the observers also met in shifts at the office of the Supervisor of Elections to monitor recount activities in close races for Governor, Senator and the Agricultural Commissioner.

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PRESIDENT’S REPORT 2018-2019

Submitted by Diana Walsh

It would be an understatement to say that we’ve had a busy year. We started with a full agenda with the run up to elections, which seems so long ago, and the challenge of understanding and then explaining the four-page ballot to voters. The bundled amendments gave us an opportunity to educate about the process, the Constitution Revision Commission and the amendments themselves.

We’ve reached out to the wider Collier County community in other ways this year as well, a trend I would like to see us continue – to inform and educate, and sometimes to advocate. For example, the Environmental committee launched the first Solar Co-op in Collier County, publicized the Co-op and held public meetings. The Education Committee held two (with another scheduled) public presentations that were very well attended – the film “Backpack Full of Cash” about charter schools and public funding, and a presentation on the Slippery Slope of Censorship.

My goal is to do more community outreach and education – about election systems (paper trail or not), about National Popular Vote, about Civil Citations and Direct file, both important issues for our youth.

With 240 members this year, we had record attendance at our General Meetings. Thanks go to our Committee Chairs for recruiting informed and informative speakers. To review, they were as follows:

General Meetings:

October – State League President Patti Brigham spoke about the Challenges of and to our Election System

November-Andy Solis, Chair, Board of County Commissioners addressed “the Challenges of and the opportunities in Collier County Government”

December -Andrea Messina, Executive Director of the Florida School Board Association spoke on “Florida Public Education is Everyone’s Business”

January – Tatiana Fortune, Director of the Golden Gate Senior Center on Helping Collier County Seniors to Connect

February – Dr. Michael Savarese, Professor of Marine Science at FGCU on Climate Change in Southwest Florida- Ready or Not

March -we heard from Stephanie Kissinger, Public Sector Solutions Manager, at Waste Management spoke on Good Intentions May be Thwarting Your Recycling Plans

April – Juvenile Justice – What Children Face in the Court System, presented by Paul Poland, Deputy Chief Assistant State Attorney; Mykisha Atisele, Assistant Public Defender; Tracie Foss, Probation Officer Supervisor; Lut Clarcq, Assistant Chief Probation Officer

Thanks to Tina Palmese for chairing the Hospitality committee and always accommodating guests and members.

In addition, we held many other events:

Election Activities:

Amendment 4 petition drive

Forum on the 1% Sales Tax Initiative

Candidate Forum for State Representatives and state Senator

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Co-Sponsored Forum on the Ballot Amendments

Sent 1000 Amendment 4 (felons rights) postcards to increase turnout

Organized 3 voter registration drives on National Voter Registration Day

Presented/explained ballot amendments to multiple community groups

Observed Canvassing Board meetings

Presentation to PACE students on elections

Participated in Adopt a Precinct Program 2x

Distributed 6,000 Voter Guides

Developed and provided online voter guide

Lively Leagues/Hot Topics/other Activities:

Juvenile Justice – Civil citations, Direct File PP’s

Membership coffees

Observer corps – BCC

Legislative Delegation attendance and address

Trashy Tour

Book Group

Wine and Wisdom gatherings

Understanding Florida’s Government, what Collier County Voters Should Know - Sandy Parker

Tracking Legislation- Liza McClenaghan

We provided outreach to community:

Backpack full of Cash

Slippery slope to Censorship

Solar Co-op launch and informational session

Naples Daily News, Bonnie Michaels monthly column

We had a strong Presence at the State League with

Charlotte Nycklemoe, serving as a LWVFL Director and Chair of LWVFL Juvenile Justice Committee.

Judy Hushon was appointed Chair of the state League Natural Resources Committee during the legislative session.

And, we will be hosting the State Convention here in Naples in June giving us the opportunity to welcome our fellow Florida League members and share the many ways we support the Collier County community.

This year saw a number of NEW INITIATIVES:

Developed and improved our new website thanks to member Colleen Brady. It’s time to turn that over to a new vendor which has been chosen through a task force.

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Introduce and published the Weekly Update to keep members informed– many thanks to Wendy Riedel.

Held the first Democracy Defender Fundraiser – many thanks to Teresa Stohs, Dena Liston, and Charlotte Nycklemoe

Membership – M&M program for new members at General Meetings

Produced new membership brochures

Acquired a LWVCC Credit Card, making transactions easier.

Looking ahead:

During our “off season,” this summer we’ll be looking to the future, as you can see in the proposed program plans from committees.

In addition, we’ll be working on two projects:

Continue the work of the Leadership Development committee to encourage and train new leadership in Collier County.

Celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the League.

I would like to thank our wonderful and supportive Board of Directors Vi Steffan, Robin Larkin, Pat Howard, Ray Kalich, Ron Ferguson, Janet Hoffman, Pam Brown, Patti Forkan, Paul Kardon, Michelle Arnold, Suzanne Low. Special thanks to Charlotte Nycklemoe for her continued support and good counsel.

And thank you to our Committee Chairs and other leaders for their expertise, hard work and commitment to making Collier County a better place for everyone.

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LWVCC NOMINATING COMMITTEE REPORT for APRIL 8, 2019

Slate of Directors and Officers for 2019 The following officers are presented, to serve two-year terms beginning in April 2019 to April 2021:

1st Vice President: Patricia Howard

Secretary: Robin Larkin

The following directors are presented for two-year terms from April 2019 to April 2021:

Michele Arnold

Janet Hoffman

Suzanne Low

Also presented for election to a one-year term for 2019-2020 are the following members of the Nominating/Governance Committee:

Ann Campbell

Pat Howard

Robin Larkin

John Levy

Charlotte Nycklemoe, Chair

The following LWVCC Board members will continue to serve the second year of the terms for which they were elected in April 2018. Their terms will expire in April 2020.

Officers President: Diana Walsh

Treasurer: Ray Kalich

Directors Ron Ferguson

Patricia Forkan

Paul Kardon

The following board members are going off board: Vi Steffan and Pam Brown. The members of the League of Women Voters of Collier County are grateful for their service to the members and to the community. Note: The newly elected Board of Directors may appoint new board members for one-year terms at the first Board meeting. The Nominating Committee respectfully submits the following for consideration: Enita Kushi.

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Appendix A Treasurer’s Report -- General and Education Funds and Financial Statements Fiscal Year 2018/19: Performance Results The following two pages provide the balance sheet and income and expense reports for the general and educations funds. Financial results for both entities are presented for the 2017/18 fiscal year (second column from the left) and are compared to the approved 2017/18 budget as well as the previous fiscal year’s results. The financial performance of both funds continues to show favorable results. Both entities are well capitalized and maintained enough liquidity to support the fiscal year’s operating needs. Neither funds carry any debt. Over the last few years, LWVCC balances within the two operating reserves (checking accounts) have increased. This funding source can now adequately cover strategic initiatives for this fiscal year and going forward for the next 3-4 years. Equity positions of the general and education funds provide an adequate cushion for those uncertain times. Total income raised during the 2018/19 fiscal year was under the budgeted target, but above the previous fiscal year’s levels. With one exception, total expenses were significantly under the approved budgets. However, expenses for the monthly luncheons continued, once again, to outpace the income raised by attendant fees. Proposed 2019/20 Budgets On the same two documents discussed above, the first column on the left contains the proposed 2019/20 budgets for general and education funds. Budgeted expenses will support initiatives as identified by the directors, officers and committee chairs. Highlights of key items include:

Contributions and membership dues are projected at levels that closely align to past fiscal years. To recognize the Centennial Anniversary of the LWV’s beginning, the budget includes both income and expenses that would be raised by sponsoring a celebration event.

The education fund budget continues to reflect a shortfall which, if necessary, would be covered by the operating reserves.

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Appendix A Treasurer’s Report -- General and Education Funds and Financial Statements Proposed 2019/20 Budgets (Continued)

Funding has been earmarked to support the recruiting, orientating, and engaging of members who

have been identified as potential leaders for the LWVCC. Substantial funding is allotted to covering the registration and travel costs incurred by those attending National and State meetings.

Expenses for both funds include project costs for hiring an outside service to maintain the LWVCC’s two websites and membership database, and secure help supporting accounting and financial reporting process.

A shortfall may occur in either or both funds as a result of investments being made for improving LWVCC’s leadership, infrastructure, or subsidizing the monthly luncheons. This possible additional funding need will be limited to next fiscal year, will be drawn from the operating reserves, and not to exceed to 12% of April 1, 2019 operating reserves.

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League of Women Voters of Collier CountyGeneral Fund

Income & ExpenseApril 1, 2018 through March 31, 2019

2019 / 2020 YTD Mar 2019 2018 / 2019 YTD Mar 2018Proposed Budget Actual Budget Actual

Member Contributions 5,500 4,658 5,400 5,105Membership Dues (Unsolicited & Appeals) 5,000 4,588 5,100 5,319

Grants and Sponsorships 2,000 0 4,250 0Less: PayPal Processing Fees (250) (251) (275) (233)

Total Contributions & Membership Dues 12,250 9,095 14,475 10,191

Fundraiser - Proceeds 12,000 6,898 0 0Hall & Food (6,500) (5,026) 0 0

Other (1,000) (558) 0 0Net Fundraiser - Proceeds 4,500 1,314 0 0

Operating Reserves 5,250 0 0 0Total Income 22,000 10,309 14,475 10,191

State Convention / Legislative Summit 6,500 2,500 2,500 3,794State Council / Leadership Conference 1,800 626 1,000 300

National Conference 1,500 0 500 0Everglades Coalition Working Conference 1,000 500 500 0

Total State & National Sessions 10,800 3,626 4,500 4,094

Technology: Software License & Website Maintenance 2,500 660 3,025 563Accounting & Financial Support 2,500 0 0 0

Marketing & Advertising 1,000 0 1,500 0Other Admin less than $500 1,000 1,171 500 2,110

Advocacy Outreach & Committee Events 1,000 1,138 1,500 0insurance 1,000 833 500 332

Member Social Gatherings 700 479 500 0Member & Board Events 500 0 500 336LWV - State Lobby Fund 500 400 400 400Governance Committee 500 0 500 0

Admin Support 0 0 500 0Social Media Communications 0 0 300 0

Development - New Income Sources 0 0 250 0Total Expenses 22,000 8,307 14,475 7,835

Net Income (Loss) 0 2,002 0 2,356

Balance SheetGeneral Fund

As of March 31, 2019

YTD 2019 YTD 2018

Checking & Savings Accounts 41,375 32,996PayPal Deposits 0 767

Due From Education Fund 0 (454)Total Assets 41,375 33,309

State & National Dues - Payable 10,000 11,625Past Presidents' Fund 2,004 2,004

Accrued Lobby Days Costs 2,500 0Due to Education Fund 0 0

Total Liabilities 14,504 13,629

Retained Earnings 24,869 17,324Net Income (Loss) 2,002 2,356

Total Equity 26,871 19,680

Total Liabilities & Equity 41,375 33,309

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League of Women Voters of Collier CountyEducation Fund

Income & ExpenseApril 1, 2018 through March 31, 2019

2019 / 2020 YTD Mar 2019 2018 / 2019 YTD Mar 2018Proposed Budget Actual Budget Actual

Grants & Sponsorship 3,000 1,850 6,500 1,500Member Contributions (Unsolicited & Appeal) 3,000 1,879 5,500 2,689

Adopt-A-Precinct 1,000 2,320 2,250 1,155Total Contributions 7,000 6,049 14,250 5,344

Luncheons - Gross Proceeds ($25) 13,125 14,031 13,200 12,967Expenses ($30) (15,750) (18,140) (15,750) (15,768)

Net Luncheons Proceeds (2,625) (4,109) (2,550) (2,801)

Operating Reserves 2,625 1,612 41Total Income 4,375 3,552 11,700 2,589

Technology: Software License & Website Maintenance 2,500 411 2,500 495Accounting & Financial Reporting 1,500 0 0 0

Other Admin less than $300 1,000 1,135 1,000 1,772Committee Events 500 1,046 1,000 222

Voter Information: Forums & Materials 500 491 1,500 100Know Your County Government 500 469 500 0

Marketing & Advertising 500 0 2,300 0State Council / Leadership Conference 0 0 1,000 0

National Conference 0 0 1,000 0State Convention 0 0 500 0

Admin Support 0 0 500 0Total Expenses 7,000 3,552 11,800 2,589

Net Income (Loss) 0 0 0 0

Education FundAs of March 31, 2019

YTD 2019 YTD 2018

Total Checking / Savings 10,935 11,207Due from General Fund 0 871

Total Assets 10,935 12,078

Grant Proceeds 0 350Due to General Fund 0 (819)

Total Liabilities 0 (469)

Retained Earnings 10,935 12,547Net Income (Loss) 0 0

Total Equity 10,935 12,547

Total Liabilities & Equity 10,935 12,078

APPENDIX A: Treasurer’s Report -- General and Education Funds and Financial Statements

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In Memoriam, Lydia Galton (1939-2018), LWVCC President 2010-2012

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