February 22, 2025 Legislative Breakfast in Goshen
Our wonderful legislators!
Our wonderful legislators!
Our wonderful legislators!
A big thank you to our local legislators who took the time out of their very busy schedules to attend our annual Legislative Breakfast, held this year at Camp Cochipianee in Goshen.
Rep. Jay Case
Our wonderful legislators!
Our wonderful legislators!
Rep. Case spoke passionately about his work with the underserved and vulnerable populations, including those with mental illness and disabilities as well as affordable housing and bringing down the cost of electricity.
Sen. Paul Honig
Our wonderful legislators!
Sen. Paul Honig
Sen. Honig shared new and exciting information about upcoming scientific methods for extracting geothermal heat and power from the earth, which will be a game-changer for our utility bills.
Rep. Canino
Christine Horrigan, Our Moderator
Sen. Paul Honig
Rep. Canino explained the Republican plan for bringing down the cost of the Eversource bills in CT, including eliminating the public benefits portion of the bill, utilizing in-state energy sources and more. He also spoke of securing funds and plans for a specialized school for autistic children in the Torrington area.
Rep. John Piscopo
Christine Horrigan, Our Moderator
Christine Horrigan, Our Moderator
Representative John Piscopo has been faithfully attending our Legislative breakfast events for 20+ years! He spoke about the complicated process of securing energy for our state and how the legislature will seek to lower bills, as well as prioritize budgeting for the most vulnerable citizens.
Christine Horrigan, Our Moderator
Christine Horrigan, Our Moderator
Christine Horrigan, Our Moderator
Christine Horrigan, also a member of the LWVLC Board, once again served as moderator of this wonderful annual event.
Two LWVLC Board Officers
Some more happy attendees!
Two LWVLC Board Officers
Denise Butwill and Erin Strouse were excited to see the wonderful turnout for this event!
Some happy attendees!
Some more happy attendees!
Two LWVLC Board Officers
Some more happy attendees!
Some more happy attendees!
Thanks to Erin and Judi Armstrong behind the scenes!
Thanks to Erin and Judi Armstrong behind the scenes!
Loved the food? Thank Diane Ryan, our incredible Hospitality Director!
Thanks to Erin and Judi Armstrong behind the scenes!
Loved the food? Thank Diane Ryan, our incredible Hospitality Director!
Loved the food? Thank Diane Ryan, our incredible Hospitality Director!
Loved the food? Thank Diane Ryan, our incredible Hospitality Director!
We hosted Debates in October and Streamed Them Live!
We hosted a debate in Torrington between Michelle Cook and Joseph Canino on October 15th for the CT 65th district State Rep race. Here is the link to watch it on our Youtube channel:
We also hosted a debate in Litchfield between Stephen Harding and Justin Potter for the 30th CT State Senate district race. Check out the Youtube recording of this debate (Please note: We had technical difficulties so the first 5-10 minutes are not shown. Our apologies!)
https://youtube.com/live/3JswrEnceYE
Thank you to our timers! Margaret Hunt, Audrey Solnit, and Faye Tway-Grant. We could not have done it without you!
Take a look at this excellent article in the Lakeville Journal about our No Excuses Informational Evening on October 16th!
Want to see a video of this event? Here you go! http://ct-n.com/ctnplayer.asp?odID=23682
Want to read an article about it? Check this out.
https://lakevillejournal.com/fate-of-no-excuse-absentee-voting-to-be-decided-on-november-ballot
We Registered Lots of New Voters!
We Support Absentee Ballots for Any Reason
We sent out 200 postcards (see above) supporting early voting by absentee ballot.
The LWV of Litchfield County At it Again!
Our Annual Membership meeting June 10, 2024
Our Annual Meeting
Our Annual Meeting
Our Annual Meeting
Denise Butwill leads the Annual Meeting June 10, 2024
Jerry Geci
Our Annual Meeting
Our Annual Meeting
Huge thank you to Jerry Geci, with the Ltichfield SMART Task Force
A Great Turnout!
Our Annual Meeting
A Great Turnout!
Thanks to the Litchfield Communithy Center for hosting
Congratulations to Diane Ryan for her Sprit Award!
A Great Turnout!
A lovely reading of our scholarship winner's essay about the importance of voting.
The Treasurer's Report
Congratulations to Diane Ryan for her Sprit Award!
Congratulations to Diane Ryan for her Sprit Award!
Bernie Harrington presents the Financial Report for the 2024-2025 year.
Congratulations to Diane Ryan for her Sprit Award!
Congratulations to Diane Ryan for her Sprit Award!
Congratulations to Diane Ryan for her Sprit Award!
Diane Ryan was the recipient of our LWV Spirit Award for her contributions to our local chapter for many years.
Dr. Mary Jane Minkin, MD April 27, 2024
What a fantastic presentation! It was funny, interesting and eye-opening! We are so grateful to Dr. Minkin for donating her precious time to speak to our group!
Our Annual Legislative Breakfast Was Held in Goshen 2/24/24
Thank you to our wonderful local legislators!
Senator Stephen Harding, Rep. Karen Reddington-Hughes, Rep. Cindy Harrison, Rep. Jay Case, Rep. Maria Horn, and Rep. John Piscopo
(Photos by Jo-Ann Iannotti. Thanks Jo-Ann!)
Our Registration Assistants!
Patti Hamaguchi & Bibby Veerman
Senator Stephen Harding
Some of our Guests!
Rep. Cindy Harrison
Our January 2024 Board Meeting and a Fond Farewell to Kerry
Kerry Mayers
Kerry Mayers
Kerry Mayers
Wishing you the best in your new home in Darien!
Kerry Mayers
Kerry Mayers
Bibby Veerman, Pat Donovan, Kerry Mayers, Christine Horrigan, and Bernie Harrington
Diane Ryan
Kerry Mayers
Diane Ryan
Thanks for all your help organizing and bringing food/supplies, Diane!
Margaret Dillon and Jackie Miller
Erin Strouse and Marjorie Hubbard
Erin Strouse and Marjorie Hubbard
Erin Strouse and Marjorie Hubbard
Erin Strouse and Marjorie Hubbard
Erin Strouse and Marjorie Hubbard
Laura Stancs and Denise Butwill
Erin Strouse and Marjorie Hubbard
Laura Stancs and Denise Butwill
The May 10th 2023 Social at Patti Hamaguchi's House in Water
A Presentation on Susan B. Anthony!
The "Rebel with a Red Shawl" was not just the dour cranky women she appeared to be! We learned lots about her extraordinary life.
Our own Bernie Harrington!
Our youngest attendee!
A great way to reconnect with LWV friends!
And a great way to meet some new friends too!
And a great way to meet some new friends too!
And a great way to meet some new friends too!
And a great way to meet some new friends too!
Bibby & Candy
And a great way to meet some new friends too!
And a great way to meet some new friends too!