Dear League members and friends,

"Communicate to De-escalate" Workshop Registration is Open

This interactive workshop led by nationally recognized coaches builds on the National Conflict Resolution Center's (NCRC's) strategies to process our thinking and manage how it is impacting our interactions.

We'll practice proven techniques for active listening and communicating in ways that overcome conflicts. We'll also see how to identify the unspoken needs driving the current divisiveness and intense emotions in our communities, schools and workplaces. The exercises include verbal and nonverbal de-escalation strategies. 

This will be a morning well spent. Be sure to register soon as space is limited.

REGISTER NOW

Sign Up for Legislative Interviews

Each year, the League of Women Voters of California (LWVC) asks local League members to interview their state legislators so legislators can share their priorities with us and we can learn about upcoming state legislation that may affect our communities.

We report what we learn back to LWVC so they gain insight into legislators and the interests of local Leagues—information that supports statewide advocacy and education planning.

These interviews are a great way to meet our state legislators and their staff in person. They also reinforce that, while the League never supports or opposes candidates or parties, we are a political organization that takes positions on issues after study and consensus.

Training is provided, and interviews are conducted as a team. It’s a fun and rewarding way to engage directly with our state representatives.

Join our committee to learn more. We begin in January, so if you’re interested, please contact Cathy Greene at vpadvocacy@lwvncsd.org or 619‑980‑6656.

Upcoming Events

Oceanside-Vista Unit Meeting
Thursday Jan. 29, 1:30 pm at Oceanside Library/Mission Branch - Community Room, 3661-B Mission Avenue.

We’ll do intros and talk about how we want the new unit to look - what issues, speakers and events are important to our communities.  
Possible outsides speaker, check the Calendar for latest developments. Contact Marsha Johansen at johansen2751@gmail or Mona Pastor at events@lwvncsd.org.

The January Book Club selection is Who is Government? The Untold Story of Public Service
By Michael Lewis
Contact Carol Jensen for location at jensencarol15@icloud.com

Event Committee New Year Touch Base (on Zoom) this coming Monday!
January 12, Monday, at 3:30-4:15pm.

We'll calendar the upcoming events and schedule our team’s input. You can be part of the team for setup, snacks, closing, more ideas or….you name it! Zoom link is in the Calendar.
Our January 24th event comes directly from Event Committee suggestions and preliminary research.

Upcoming: 02/06 National Program Meeting; possible March/April Witch Creek Winery Event.

Watch for more information on website and forthcoming emails! If you have any issues registering for an event please reach out to Chris Harris, membershipdirector@lwvncsd.org, Mona Pastor, events@lwvncsd.org, or Marian Vega Clancy, president@lwvncsd.org

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