The League of Women Voters Pasadena Area (LWVPA) invites you to share in their seventy-fifth anniversary celebration on Sunday, March 6, from 4 pm to 6 pm at the California Institute of Technology's Athenaeum. Food, live music and entertainment will be provided including guest speaker, Congresswoman Judy Chu.
Born out of the suffragist movement just 17 years after Carrie Chapman Catt laid the cornerstone of the National League of Women Voters in 1920, the Pasadena League began with a group of of civic-minded women in the living room of a San Marino home. The fledgling Pasadena LWV commenced setting an agenda that would endure throughout its history.
While city government and children would continue to top the League's agenda, eradication of gender and racial discrimination in housing, education and government also ranked high in LWV priorities. The League is currently and successfully addressing these issues.
Seventy-five years later, after decades of providing voter education and voter service to help make democracy work, League of Women Voters Pasadena Area is ready to celebrate.
About the League of Women Voters Pasadena Area: The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan political organization encouraging the informed and active participation of citizens in government. The League never supports or opposes any political party or candidate. The overall goal of the League of Women Voters of the Pasadena Area is to help all citizens effectively participate to improve their communities. Monthly Program meetings and community forums open to all members and the public feature focus on current issues of interest and the pros and cons of ballot measures. Members can volunteer to participate in committees to study issues, implement special projects or carry out voter service activities. LWVPA's e-mail action network, monthly newsletter and website keep members informed. and can join the LWVPA's email action network. Members also elect officers and most of the directors and plan and set programs and priorities. To make a reservation for the 75th anniversary celebration or to join League of Women Voters Pasadena area, please visit www.lwvpasadenaarea.org.
