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LWVGTA November 2024 Voter Article
From the Prez…
Submitted by CM Schlitt
Well…
The election is over. It may not have resulted in the outcome you preferred.
But…
The truth still matters. Combating mis and dis information still matters.
Small acts of kindness still matter. Love still matters.
Your commitment to "Empower Voters and Defending Democracy" still maters.
Our vision of having a Democracy by the people, for the people-All the people, still matters.
Our value where we believe in the power of women to create a more perfect democracy, still matters.
You matter and the League of Women Voters still matters-NOW more than ever.
Thank you for your time, talent and treasure.
Enjoy the holiday season. We still have work to do.
Christina Schlitt, President
League of Women Voters of The Grand Traverse Area
|  | | 11/19/2024
The much-anticipated election is over, but election work continues. The Boards of Canvassers have been hard at work reviewing the poll books and election reports to confirm the election results. Many League members are sitting in on these sessions as observers. Our dedicated election officials and poll workers committed themselves to an efficient and peaceful election night. Analysts are now compiling election statistics and numbers by sex, race, and geographical categories to formulate theories on how and why Americans voted the way they did. The perception of the US economy was a decisive factor in how people voted.
Money spent on food, gasoline, and housing comprise the lion’s share of people’s income. We watch gas prices rise and fall. Our cereal now costs as much as a pound of ground beef. “The US economy is horrible, and the current government is responsible for driving it into the ground!” was the message broadcast on political ads, posted on social media sites and repeated on certain TV news. Is this true?
According to responsible economic reports, the US economy is in good shape. Our economic recovery from the Pandemic has been outstanding. We are the envy of other Nations. Why do so many Americans believe the opposite? The tidal wave of disinformation claiming the economy is terrible contributed to this belief. This false message was plastered over the news repeatedly. The more a message is repeated, the more likely it will be remembered, even if it is factually unfounded. People also tend to believe in information confirming their existing beliefs or values. When you have a bias, you are more likely to seek out, interpret, remember, and give higher regard to information that supports these views. This is called confirmation bias. When we let our biases rule and not engage in critical thinking, we are more likely to believe fake news.
Biases cause us to read or seek out perception-confirming information and disregard contradicting evidence. We can bias our internet searches by using words that support the bias. Bias makes it challenging to form an objective opinion and sways our decision-making process. We become intolerant of other views and only associate with like-minded groups.
How can we overcome confirmation bias? Understand that biases exist. Recognize signs of bias by examining your emotions when you read an article or hear an opinion. Think about why you agree or disagree with the information. Use critical thinking skills to analyze the data for merit. Look at the information logically, not emotionally. Bring an open mind to the subject. Avoid taking the information at face value and dig deeper.
Communications Chair - Karen Baker
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Rumors Briefing Reports from the Algorithmic Transparency Institute (ATI) & LWV.
The Algorithmic Transparency Institute, a project of the National Conference on Citizenship, is partnering with the League of Women Voters during the 2024 U.S. general election to inform LWV and State Leagues about narratives circulating online related to elections, democracy, and voting.
|  | | DEMAND EQUALITY NOW
The 2024 election results were not friendly to women’s equality, and our future status in the country is at stake. While reproductive rights were affirmed in seven states, if the federal government passes restrictive laws, these hard-fought protections will become obsolete. This is just one example of why we need the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) now.
The ERA will update the US Constitution to enshrine equal rights under the law regardless of sex, protecting the people against discriminatory federal and state laws. It will be a vital tool to combat discrimination, prevent the rollback of equal rights, and pave the way for legislative progress. The amendment is ready to be added to the Constitution and is awaiting publication.
WREATH SALE UPDATE
Thank you to all who supported the League through the annual Wreath Sale . We met our goal of reaching the same sales level as last year. "Kudos" to our lifetime member Jane Watts, who brought in 32 orders herself. Jane is an inspiration!! That equals 1/4 of our wreath sales. You gotta love her!
APPLAUSE FOR OUR CRAWFORD COUNTY UNIT!
A voter in Houghton Lake, due to car problems, needed a ride to the polls. The Crawford County GEO Unit stepped up. Marcia Koppa’s husband drove the voter to the polls-50 miles one-way!
PUT YOUR SKILLS TO WORK
Observer Corps - Observing is a fun way to learn more about the behind-the-scene happenings in the area. They are looking for an observer for the Northwestern Michigan College (NMC) Board meetings. Email Reba Leiding at leidingr@gmail.com to join.
Communications Committee - Do you like to write, edit or have experience with web-hosted email and graphic applications? Join the communications team and let your creative side show. Email karensuebaker@hotmail.com to join.
MI LEAGUE ADVOCACY UPDATE
The MI LWV is closely watching a list of Bills for the Lame Duck session to pass and the Governor to sign. These include Statewide Mandatory Periodic Septic inspections, the National Popular Vote, Michigan Voting Rights Act, BRITE Act to bring reforms in integrity, transparency, and ethics. Significant gun legislation which is close to completion: No guns in polling places and absentee ballot counting boards. HB 4127 and HB 4128 are going to the Governor for signature. Schools to distribute information on gun safety. HB 5450 and HB 5451 passed House and in the MI Senate.
| | Make Your Reservation Now!
Ring in the holidays with friends, new and old, refreshments, and an informative presentation by Generations Ahead (GA). All are welcome, please bring a friend!
Soup, sandwich and beverage provided, as well as table service. Please bring a dish to pass to make this a delicious luncheon.
The presenting organization, Generations Ahead, is a local non-profit focused on helping pregnant and parenting teens complete their education, build resiliency, and raise healthy children. Please help support them by bringing an item(s) for their baby pantry or gift card. Items listed in order of need include: size 5 diapers, baby wash, baby lotion, sippy cups, toddler socks, winter hats & gloves, burp cloths, wipes, laundry soap. Also appreciated are gift cards for $25 and under for Meijer, Target, or Walmart, as well as toddlers clothing 2T - 6T.
Please RSVP before Nov. 29th by text or phone call to Laura Otwell at 231.313.9981
Hope to see you then! | | |  |  | Welcome to our new LWVGTA members! We had a new member orientation at the end of October. We have a wonderful group of people ready to get to get down to work.
If you would like to join the LWVGTA, or renew your membership, visit our website and visit the Join Us Menu.
|  | This is a heartfelt thank you from LWVGTA's four coordinators of the BOC observation process - Christina Schlitt, Marcia Koppa, Charlene Nisbet and Alice Schuman:
Working together, 27 observers and 4 coordinators observed 10 counties as hardworking Boards of Canvassers worked to finalize the November 2024 election information. Our ten counties were: Antrim, Benzie, Crawford, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska, Missaukee, Oscoda, Otsego, Roscommon,and Wexford. All ten county BOCs have certified the election information for their county, with Antrim county completing certification last. A team effort indeed! The Michigan state BOC have also completed their certification of the election results.
Our 27 volunteers were: Ann Merritt, Ann Swaney, Carrie Olmsted, Charlene Krygier, Cory Leier, Dawn Ferran, Doug Kimble, Emmy Lou Cholak, Glenda Sinclair, Jan Butler, Janet Ward, Joanne Manilla, Julie Schumaker, Karen Baker, Karen Minca, Leah Cygan, Lisa Giesecke, Lucy Lowe, Mary Grover, Mike Rodenberg, Nancy Cotcamp, Nancy Shulte, Patricia Shanks, Patrick King, Peggy Townsend, Sandra Kanouse and Valerie Kirn-Duensing.
Not all of our volunteers got to observe, because some counties wrapped up sooner than expected. Some volunteers worked in more than one county to help us see the process through. Almost half of the observers were non-League members who stepped up to help with this community wide effort. Everyone's efforts are greatly appreciated! | | |  | Advocacy Committee Report
November 2024
Submitted by Co-Chair, Margaret Goeman
Bill Twietmeyer presented the TIF forum power point to the committee as a preview for the forum. Ann Swaney presented the Natural Resources Committee Advocacy report on their presentation to the County Board of Commissioners advocating for the septic system changes proposed. Charlene Allen reported that she has formed a subcommittee on the homelessness issue. Those interested in working with her are Donna Hornberger, Cheryl Naparela, and Sonia Jacobson. They will keep track of the multiple moving parts of this issue, including the new money available to staff Jubilee House for longer hours, the expansion of Safe Harbor to being open all year, rather than just in the winter, and the potential effort to create a new place for the homeless off Cass Street.
NATURAL RESOURCES & ENVIRONMENT Report
November 2024
Submitted by Ann Swaney, Natural Resources & Environment Chair
Natural Resources & Environment News
We have been extra busy this past month, attending a conference, writing a letter to the Record-Eagle, and planning even more programs and activities. The Lake Michigan Region Conference in Manistee brought us speakers such as Skip Pruss giving us encouraging news about Line 5; J. Carl Ganter bringing us up to date on the latest Climate Change news; and Alexis DeGabriete from the Little River Band’s Dept of Natural Resources enlightening us about the Michigan Wild Rice (Manoomin) Initiative. Please ask Carrie Olmsted, Ingrid Brophy, Christina Schlitt or me if you’d like further information about these topics.
Also, both Carrie Olmsted and I have spoken before the Grand Traverse Board of Commissioners regarding the urgency of their board passing a septic code for Grand Traverse County. Approximately 25,000 homes and businesses in the county use septic systems and many of these have not been inspected in a very long time. Please write to your commissioner if you feel so inclined. Our clean waters depend on it.
Our Committee is working on ideas for educational issues and educational programs for 2025. We’re thinking microplastics, plastic bags, recycling, and possibly a tour of the new Fish Pass under construction. Again, let us know if you’d like us to pursue these further, or if you have ideas about other issues you’d like us to study.
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GT County Commission Septic Code Update
Submitted by Dave Regalbuto
Carrie Olmsted re-presented the Natural Resources & Environment Committee's position on the proposed Point of Transfer septic system code during the opening public comment period of the GT County Commissioners meeting on Wed. Nov 20. Later CC discussion on the proposed POT regulations revealed the following. The ad hoc committee is still negotiating the terms of the proposed ordinance and favors a code based on Point of Transfer, not just Point of Sale which would be applicable only to systems within 500 feet of surface water. This limited approach is favored to not overwhelm staff at the GTCHD, to enable it to "build capacity", and not hinder real estate transactions. The ordinance would provide for certification of third parties (such as waste haulers) to perform the septic system inspections, consistent with the Benzie-Leelanau District ordinance. The statewide code is still being considered in Lansing. The current State proposed legislation would afford counties and townships up to seven years to run their program, down from 10 years, before a statewide code would supersede the more local code.
Crawford County Unit Report
November 2024
Submitted by Chair, Marsha Koppa
The Camp Grayling Restoration Advisory Board (RAB) was established in July 2019, 2 years after PFAS was discovered at the Grayling Army Airfield. Since then, the community and installation members of the RAB have been working to find the locations, depth, migration rates and concentration of Aqueous Film Forming Foam (AFFF) which caused the PFAS contamination. Experimental remedies have been implemented in specific areas. Treatments and public policies continue to evolve to meet this emerging contaminant. Grayling has been at the epicenter of many experimental treatments and testing protocols.
While this work continues, plans for a municipal water supply were initiated. Using the authority of the Beaver Creek/Grayling Township's Utility Authority, a major clean water source was found on Four Mile Rd. As the scope of this project is massive (19 miles), 6 separate areas were identified. Plans to have Areas 1&2 to be serviced first. As all 3 levels of government are involved*, it took some time for all the protocols to be implemented and finalized.
On November 21st, it was announced by the EGLE representative that the State of Michigan has approved an EGLE and gap funding grant for $6 million. Areas 5&6 look promising ( $20 million needed) but will need to wait till 2025 to hear.
What needs to be emphasized here is the work and cooperation among all of the governmental agencies and the community. The representatives the RAB has worked with have been exceptional. They regularly attend meetings and are well prepared with PowerPoint presentations. They share technical documents and are willing to go the extra mile to inform not just the RAB but the general public. PFAS remediation is breaking new ground, both on the scientific/technological front but also by policy. The League of Women Voters is represented as a RAB member and as an observer.
* The 3 levels of government involved are: Dept of Defense and EPA ( Federal). EGLE, Mich Dept of Health and Human Services, Health Dept #10 and Mich. National Guard (State) and Crawford County, Grayling Township. ~ Marcia Koppa, Camp Grayling RAB Member
Voter Service Committee
November 2024
Submitted by Chair, CM Schlitt
The VS Committee was busy preparing for the November Election. Here are some of the highlights of our volunteer's outstanding work.
We applied for and were approved for three LWV grants for completion of Voter Registration and GOTV activities. GOTV postcards were hand addressed for Antrim, Benzie, Grand Traverse and Kalkaska Counties by GTA members at a party hosted by Donna Moore and others picked up batches and hosted smaller signing parties. 350 postcards were written by Marcia Koppa and Christina. A texting tool was utilized with 14,000 text messages sent in all five counties by board members and VS committee members.
Two candidate forums for the November election were held: One for TCAPS school board and the other for Grand Traverse County Commissioners. Both were well attended. Students from TC High schools attended the TCAPS forum. At the MI SOS youth round table discussion, students were challenged to attend and 6 or 8 showed up with questions submitted. We are in the process of establishing and organizing a youth engagement committee. Pam Horne, Mary Forness, Donna Moore and C. Schlitt met to discuss the future development of this workgroup.
Our Vote411 volunteers tirelessly worked to obtain responses to candidate questionnaires and proposal details. We distributed 12,500 LWVMI printed voter guides throughout five counties. 4,500 were delivered via the Crawford County Avalanche paper. LWVGTA and CCU covered 10 counties for the BOC observers with more than 27 volunteer observers to cover all certifications. We enlisted many volunteers that were not currently League members.
A Very BIG Thank YOU to all our volunteers for the hours of work they gave to make this a successful and safe election. You truly do make a difference.
|  | | Observer Committee
November 2024
Submitted by Chair, Reba Leiding
Robbin Stott-TCAPS-Nov. 11, 2024 - While no actions were taken, the board heard information about the district’s clean audit report (TCAPS ranks 105 in teacher salaries, administrator salaries are close to the bottom). TCAPS has opportunity to purchase an electric school bus using a grant and rebate. Community fundraising is planned to renovation CHS gym, and Innovation and Manufacturing Centers at both high schools should be completed in January.
Reba Leiding-GT County Board of Commissioners-Nov. 13, 2024-Study Session
Commissioners heard a presentation about leasing county vehicles through Enterprise Fleet Mgt, which already leases the county’s unmarked police cars. No action taken in a study session. BOC also heard a preliminary budget presentation, with continued discussion on adding a position for the Sheriff’s dept. and a drug treatment court position.
Reba Leiding-GT County Board of Commissioners-Nov. 20, 2024-Regular Meeting
Carrie Olmsted spoke in public comment restating the LWVGTA’s position on Septic inspections at point of transfer. Two other comments on housing and rental assistance. BOC allocated $150K/year for 2 years to Northwestern MI Supportive Housing, out of remaining cannabis funds, with an option to fund for a 3rd year. BOC also asked administration to develop an allocation process for cannabis and opioid funds. County millage rates were approved. BOC hired a civil engineering firm for Project Alpha @ $33,000. The Health Dept reported progress on drafting the septic inspection regulation, which now recommends limiting inspections either to systems adjacent to OR less than 500 ft from surface body of water. If the current state bill passes, the county would have 7 years to sunset their ordinance before enforcing the stricter state law. BOC moved to ask administration to present a final budget at the December meeting that includes a correction officer and court treatment coordinator.
Marcia Koppa-Crawford County Commission-November 21, 2024-Grayling Twp Supervisor reported on the land sale to Saab, saying DNR’s process was abbreviated and bypassed an environmental study. Public comment period continues. Susan Thiel and Marcia Koppa presented on the need to write federal legislators re PFAS funding to complete municipal water lines to those affected by PFAS contamination. Commission approved a letter of support.
|  | | LWV LAKE MICHIGAN REGION ILO CONFERENCE
Manistee, MI October 25 - 26, 2024
Submitted by Ann Swaney, Natural Resources & Environment Committee Chair
Titled "Preserving & Protecting Lake Michigan: Restoration, Climate, & Line 5" – and it was exactly that.
Early attendees at the conference, plus some members who drove down from TC specifically for it, were wowed by a tour of the Arcadia Marsh Nature Preserve. Knowledgeable tour guides were supplied by the Grand Traverse Regional Nature Conservancy, and we were able to walk nearly to the end of the three-quarter mile boardwalk to view unique marsh flora and fauna – including watching and listening to a group of endangered Trumpeter Swans flying overhead.
Speakers on the day of the conference were:
Skip Pruss, Former Director Mich. Dept of Energy & Economic Growth, and founder of our local environmental organization FLOW, giving us an update on Line 5. It was mostly scary stuff, as the pipeline remains vulnerable to anchor strikes, but there is also hope that it might soon be settled by a lawsuit (Nessel v. Enbridge) scheduled before Judge James Jamo in Ingham County, possibly by next summer.
Alexis DeGabriele, an Aquatic Biologist with the Little River Band Dept of Natural Resources, spoke about the Michigan Wild Rice Initiative. Wild rice has been monitored and restored since the early 2000s in the territory ceded by Native Americans in 1836. This was very informative and such a positive thing for us to hear.
J. Carl Gantner’s after dinner keynote presentation – Designing Water’s Future: A Journey from Michigan to the World, centered on freshwater challenges around the world, from his perspective at Circle of Blue’s base in Traverse City.
All three speakers gave dynamic presentations. Food, accommodations, and weather were wonderful also. However, the best part was networking with fellow league members from around Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin. This left us driving home with the realization that we are not alone in our environmental efforts.
There was also a successful online auction and annual business meeting, where LWVGTA member Carrie Olmsted was our official voting delegate. Tricia Denton from Leelanau was elected the new President and Christina Schlitt was elected as a Nominating Committee Member. Ingrid Brophy also attended and took photos.
Ann Swaney
2024 Annual LWV Lake Michigan Region Meeting and Conference
Carrie Olmsted - Delegate Report
The Lake Michigan Region of the LWV held a conference in Manistee October 25-26, 2024. The Lake Michigan Region is an Interleague Organization of four member states (Michigan, Indiana, Illinois and Wisconsin) and over 60 local leagues, including Grand Traverse Area League. The Lake Michigan Region focuses on the health and well-being of citizens residing in Lake Michigan watershed states as well as the vitality of their respective economies which are directly connected to the health and vitality of Lake Michigan.
Christina Schlitt, Ann Swaney, Ingrid Brody and Carrie Olmsted were in attendance from our League.
An optional tour was held at the Arcadia Marsh, led by Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy staff, providing in-depth information on the history and unique flora and fauna of the marsh.
A presentation on the Enbridge Line 5 Pipeline, which crosses the bottom of the Straits of Mackinac, was provided by Skip Pruss, Senior Legal Advisor of For the Love of Water (FLOW). Mr. Pruss discussed Line 5 history and litigation, including FLOW’s involvement, emphasizing the existential threat a release from the pipeline poses. Currents through the straits have caused undercutting of the pipeline, which allows a vortex induced vibration on the pipeline, increasing the danger of catastrophic release. Enbridge has a Consent Decree with the State of Michigan to build a tunnel to encapsulate the pipeline under the straits, which has engineering problems and could cost more than $ 2 billion to build. Mr. Pruss does not believe Enbridge actually intends to build the tunnel, using it as a delay tactic. He also mentioned that the State wants Enbridge to indemnify the State for tunnel construction and provide environmental liability insurance, but Line 5 is probably uninsurable.
Wild rice (manoomin) monitoring and restoration by the Little River Band of Ottawa Indians (LRBOI) was described by Alexis DeGabriele, an aquatic biologist from the LRBOI, Natural Resources Department. The LRBOI has been doing monitoring and restoration of manoomin in the 1836 Ceded Territory since the early 2000’s. Restoration has primarily been on public and tribal lands, which has been found to be beneficial to water quality, shoreline protection and fish habitat. In fact, manoomin out competes Eurasian milfoil, which is known to take over entire lakes.
The business portion of the meeting involved approving the 2024-25 LWV-LMR proposed budget and election of the Board, as follows:
President, Tricia Denton (MI)
Vice President, Suzanne Schultz (WI)
Nominating Committee Chair, Krista Grimm (IL)
Nominating Committee Member, Christina Schlitt (MI)
Nominating Committee Member, Abigail Nichols (IL)
The keynote speaker at dinner was J. Carl Ganter, Co-Founder and Director of Circle of Blue, offering solutions for systems change at local-to-global levels for the world’s freshwater challenges.
To View a PDF of this entire Report with Photos Click Here
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Women's History Project of Northwest Michigan
By Anne Magoun
For a peek into the lives of local women in the 20th century, one might want to browse through some of the oral histories collected by the Women's History Project of Northwest Michigan (2000 - 2021). Nearly 130 women's stories - reflections on their lives - are now part of the Local History Collection at the Traverse Area District Library. From descriptions of going to school by horse-drawn sleigh to marching in parades for women's rights, the oral histories capture vivid descriptions of what life was like for women who grew up in the 1900s.
The mission of the organization was to preserve and recognize the contributions of women to their families and communities in northwest lower Michigan. Conceived in 2000, the inaugural meeting was held during a snowstorm in January 2001 at the new Traverse Area District Library. Over 100 attendees (from infant to 90s) came out that day, confirming broad support for an organization dedicated to women. In addition to the Oral History program, the group sponsored many programs throughout the years, not just during March, the nominal Women's History Month. There were speakers, support for Michigan History Day student projects, participation in parades and Heritage Center programs. For many years, WHPNM collaborated with students from the Phi Theta Kappa honor society at NMC to produce a special Women’s History Month event, and an active book group read and discussed approximately 62 books focused on women and women’s history. The well-organized and focused Oral History project was one of the lasting legacies of the organization.
Another project that evolved from the work done by WHPNM members was Heather Shumaker's 2022 book, Beyond Books: Stories of Traverse Area Libraries 1869 - 2020. WHPNM research on the important 19th century Traverse City Ladies' Library Association's contributions to civic life was part of the impetus to put the story in print.
Like the LWV, the Women's History Project was strictly nonpartisan. Oral histories were sought from women across the political and socio-economic spectrum. Many of the women were not interested in - or sometimes even aware of - political developments; even during the heyday of the "women's movement" of the 1960s and 1970s, some women reported that they were hardly aware of it and that their lives weren't affected by social changes. Most of the oral histories made it clear that women had their hands full with children, work outside the home, and / or participating in farm responsibilities; following political trends wasn't high on their list.
Even Michigan's First Lady (1969 – 1983), Helen Milliken, stated that she was mostly oblivious to the importance of the burgeoning women's movement until her college-aged daughter brought it to her attention. Once introduced to modern feminism, Helen Milliken became an influential champion of women's rights. She was a cherished supporter of both WHPNM and the League of Women Voters.
LWVGTA files were schlepped from one president's basement to another in the early years of the organization, but they eventually grew beyond just a couple of cartons and encountered wet basements. The late Peg Kauffman, dedicated and organized LWV member, curated the archives, which were then given to the WHPNM for safekeeping and are now part of the Local History Collection at the library. The League archive is another rich source of information about our community, beginning in 1960.
For the twenty years that the Women's History Project existed, the lives of local women were celebrated with fun and camaraderie. The archives of the organization, including all the oral histories (recordings and written transcripts) are held in the Local History Collection of the Traverse Area District Library. The lives and many roles of women in society continue to evolve; our history - where we've been and how we got to where we are today - is worth safeguarding.
| League of Women Voters Grand Traverse Area
Serving the people of Antrim, Benzie, Crawford, Grand Traverse and Kalkaska Counties
PO Box 671, Traverse City, MI 49685
Voicemail: (231) 714- 9763
| LWVGTA Board
Directors: July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025
Officers:President - Christina Schlitt (term ends 2025), Secretary - Karen Baker (term ends 2025), Treasurer - Ingrid Brophy (term ends 2026).
Board of Directors: (elected)
Advocacy Chair - Peg Townsend (term ends 2025), Advocacy Co-Chair - Margaret Goeman (term ends 2026), Crawford County Unit Lead - Marcia Koppa (term ends 2026), Membership Committee - Laura Otwell (term ends 2026), Natural Resources and Environment Chair - Ann Swaney (term ends 2026), Observer Corps Chair - Reba Leiding (term ends 2026), Voter Services Chair - unfilled, Library Chair - unfilled, At Large - Robbin Stott - Facebook (term ends 2025), At Large - Nancy Nordfjord - Voter Newsletter Editor (term ends 2025).
Appointed Directors: (non-voting, one year term)
Karen Baker - Communication
Consultants:
Linda Crandall, Mary Grover, Jane Watts, Jan Warren, Barb Berry
Nominating Committee: (one year term)
Charlene Krygier (Chair), Alice Schuman and Ann Swaney
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One way we raise funds is by turning in receipts from Oleson's grocery stores. Oleson's have stores on both the East and West sides of Traverse City.
Please send receipts to Jan Warren, 600 Cottage View Dr., Unit 242, Traverse City, MI 49674.
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