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PAIDNAPLES

fLA 33941Permit No. 13'

3789 RUM ROWNAPLES, 33940

LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS FLORIDA MARCH, 1982

MARCH GENERAL MEETINGS

TAX CONSENSUS

MARCH 17th

MARGE JODER AND JULIE LINK

12:00 NOON

J.P.'s RESTAURANT

LUNCH - $4.00

HAZARD MITIGATION

MARCH 26th

DINESH SHARMA, ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANT

"HAZARD MITIGATION ON BARRIER ISLANDS AND BEACHES"

11:30 A.M.

WYNDEMERE COUNTRY CLUB

3000 LIVINGSTON ROAD

PRICE: $7.50 CASH BAR

If your caller has not reached you for reservations, call BettyHedges, 261-2165, or Florence Schnakenberg, 262-3085.

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After fiv(' years of publication, Naples J'JO\V is [('cognized(lS the cit), rnagazine devoted to social issue~", t~xcellent!.~dituri.d ('.-nllrnent, dnd thCH!ghtful ~torit)~ dl

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to thi'· ;i. :;; . 0 ;.i~: .l· ;iH' b onlv $10.00 d \'Cdi. ror.· ~... ,~ub~r ril . 'j '):,,~-id ro a nlernl"et" of t.he Lpc.lgu(~ of \tV',,),': it ;:

\/otprs, !"-:djJ/('S f'~(HY \vi II return $5.00 to the orgdfl iZc1lion.If you drp Jlready a sub~.criher, spnd a gift to d nlernbe: ofyour farnily or to a friend. Fill out this coupon and returntoday to:

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Name

NAPLES NOW IS A MAGAZINEFOR PEOPLE WHO THINK.

Address

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NAPLES NOW IS A MAGAZINEFOR PEOPLE WHO CARE.

If this is a gift, how do you want the gin card signed?

NAPLES NOW IS A MAGAZINE~OR SHAKERS AND MOVERS.

Enclose check for $10.00 made out to Naples Now. Withintwo weeks, Naples Now will return $5.00 to the Leagueand an acknowledgement will be sent to you.

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The IMPACT COMMITTEEwill meet on Monday,'March 29th at 10:00in the morning. Themeeting will be heldat Mary Lightburn'shome•.

VOTER EDITORALICE J. FRASER262-2739

**MEETING NOTICE••

MEMBERSIIIP CHAIRPHYLLIS CLARK261-7790

LE.'\GUE OF WOf\1BN vo'rERS

C()I.L I EI~ COUNTY

PI{ESIDENTMARION DE FOREST3789 Rum RowNaples, Fla. 33940261- 7284_

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A note of thanks for the presenta­tion from County Health Officer,Dr. William W. Cox states in part"The concept, development, andimplementa10n of the project ofSeacoast Utilities •••• was beauti­fully done and could well serveas a model for other communitieswith similar waste water problems~'1 ••••..•. 1 hope that lt wl1l not betoo far in the future for our Cityto embark on such a program.--'

Mary Lightburn's committee ispresently completing researchbefore issuing a statement ofLeague position.

President's Letter

We were pleased that six of theseven members of the City Counciland two County Commissioners wereamong those able to attend ourNovember 19 mee~ing jointly spon­sored with the Audubon Societyand arranged by Dr. Daniel Jacksonand LWV Director Mary Lightburnto hear the lecture by Mr. NolanReed of Sea Coast Utilities andlearn more about spray irrigationas a method· of waste water manage­ment.

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Your Frieqclly, Full Service

Community Bank

North Tamiami Trail *Third Street SouthPelican Bay * Davis Boulevard * 261-5522

Member FDIC •

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TAX CO SENSUS MEETING

On March 17th, Wednesday, MargeJoder and Julie Link lill pre­sent a tax consensus meeting atJ.P.'s Restaurant at 12:00 Noon.Please refer to page 5 of theFebruary VOTER for the questionswhich will prepare you for thismeeting. Bring along.this pageand be ready for an important,discussion through which youcan make your views known.

COLLIER COUNTY 4-H AND LWV

TO SPONSOR A CITIZENSHIP

PROGRAM FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

High school students are to be

given an opportunity to participate

in the annual Ci~izenship Orientat­

ion Program, co-sponsored by the

League and Collier County 4-H ,

promoting awareness of county gov­

ernment and local issues.

The program limit is 20 stu­

de~ts, from any high school in the

county, whether or not enrolled in

~H. The program entails commitment

to attend one full day ' session on

Tuesday, April 6th, during. school

vacation, and four Monday after­

noon sessions from 4:00 to 6:00 PM

through May 3rd. The youngsters

will meet with department heads

and commissioners, view several

county.operations, and discuss

their observations. Those who

have participated before are en­couraged to apply for leadership

roles in the program. Extended

seminars at state and federal

levels are,available for qualified

students.

If you know a student who is

interested in civic affairs, please

encourage him or her to sign up4'

promp~ly with the school coun­

selor or contact Linda Denning,

LWV member and 4-H coordinator

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at 774-8375. - Jane Lahy·'

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FLOOD INSURANCE SURVEY

On Friday, March 12th, League

member, Sloane Robbins, pre-

sented a survey of the Natio-

nal Flood Insurance program -

past and present, at ~e home

of president Marion de Forrest.

350 FIFTH AVENUE SOUTHNAPLES, FLORIDA

CONSULTOUR PROFESSIONAL DESIGN STAFFHolla'1(1 Salley. ASIDe

Robert W Coxey ASIDe Andrew J Kreclckl, Sr . ASIDeJohn 0 Kempfer· ASIDe John C Bellows. Jr . DeSigner

e Members of American Society of Intenor DeSignersPhone (S13) 261·7464

Mrs. Robbins will include

. the current position of the

LWV of the u.s. on the Pro­

gram, and some analysis of

it's impact on growth in

SW Florida.

The program, initiated in 1968,offered Federally subsidized

Flood "Insurance in return for

mandated community flood-plain

practices. It was intended to

be self-sustaining. Today, the

N.F.I.P.'s debt is second only

to that of the social security

program.

Land-use management is contin­

uing to make a profound impact

on Collier County's vast flood­

prone areas.

N T E R o R 5

TIlE LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS

acknowledges wi th gratitude the contribution of $ """"""""

payable to " "."".""."" " " """."" "

from .. "." """ " ""."." .. ""." " ""." .

to promote the work of the League of Women Voters

(signed) " "" .

League of Women Voters of " " "

"" "." " 198 .

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FINANCE DRIVE REPORT•We are over half way to our

goal! Response is terrific.If you haven't sent your con­tribution, please use the cou­pon below, and mail it toKatherine Lile, 9051 Gulf ShoreDrive, Naples, Florida, 33940.We,will acknowledge with grat­itude any amount. Some membershave sent $5.00, $10.00, $25.00,or $100.00. We welcome anycontribution.

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8UO'ET COALJrl oNA factual analysis of the ReaganAdministration, proposed budgetcuts was sent to all state andlocal League presidents on March1st, with a statement of Leaguepriorities in relation to budgetproposals, by Ruth J~ Hinerfeld,president, and Ruth Robbins, Act­ion Chair. They write a compel­ling plea to all League membersto begin a strong and strategiccampaign to make League pr~ori­ties known to members of Congressin ACTION ALERT, which presentsthe latest developments on Leagueissues. It is imperative thatthis action begin now, they say,as Administration proposals willbegin to be discussed in earnestabout April 1st.,

Essentially, many budget cuts arein direct opposition to Leagueprioritieso LWV members shouldwrite to their senators and rep­resentatives to Utell them thatthe 1982 budget levels were adisaster in terms of meeting thehuman needs of America's poorand for providing the environ­mental protection all Americanswant and, justifiably, expect,,"

The communique provides a briefsummary of the budget battle.congressional reaction was "swiftand negative" in contrast to ac­ceptance of last year~s proposals.ACTION ALERT· states that "the­strongest catalyst for congres­sional revision••• is shock at thewhopping deficits proposed." Ofgreat concern to LWV is the pro­posed slashing of social an~ ~n­vironmental programs, non-m1l1t­ary foreign aid and U.No programs 0

Counter pJb posals are circulatingon the Hill, but no alternativeshave emerged as favorable. Thenext few weeks will be crucial,and this is THE TIME FOR A STRONGGENERAL MESSAGE TO CONGRESS THAT

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THE LEAGUE IS OPPOSED TO ANYFURTHER CUTS IN SOCIAL AND EN­VIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS, NON­MILITARY FOREIGN AID AND U._.N.PROGRAMS, THAT 1982 BUDGET LEVELSWERE INADEQUATE AND FURTHER CUTS'WOULD BE DISASTROUS.

BUDGET CUTS NEEDING ACTION

HOUSING: Already inadequate HUDappropriations would be cut tozero funding for new constructionand substantial rehabilitation.THE LEAGUE OPPOSES CUTS, BEL':J:EVINGTHAT AFFORDABLE HOUSING SHOULD BEAVAILABLE TO ALL WHO NEED IT.

TITLE I: At present, only 45% of11 million children eligible to beserved receive TITLE I aid. Pro­posed cuts would reduce thispercentage. THE LWV BEL:IEVES thatTITLE I IS A SOUND APPROACH, ANDIS COMMITTED TO EQUAL ACCES TOEDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR THENATION'S CHILDREN AND SUPPORTSLEGISLATION THAT PROVIDES ADEQUATEOPPORTUNITIES FOR THE DISADWANT~

AGED.

FOOD STAMPS: The CongressionalBudget Office estimates that l~~

of households on food stampswould lose them, and 73% wouldsuffer reductions. THE LEAGUE ISADAMANTLY OPPOSED TO FURTHERS CUTS

AFOC: The 1982 budget cut $1 Bil­lion from AFDC last year~ withthe conbined loss of state funds,the cut totaled close to $2 bil~.

I"ion with 725,00 families affece'­ed. States would be required toset up mandatory work programs forAFDC recipients. THE LEAGUE ISOPPOSED TO CUTS BECAUSE WE BELIEVETHE .FEDERAL GOVERNMENT BEARS THEMAJOR RESPONSIBILITY FOR PROVIDINGINCOME ASSISTANCE TO MEET BASICNEEDS OF PEOPLE IN THE U.S. WHoARE UNABLE TO WORK, RECEIVE INAD­EQOU~TE EARNINGS, OR FOR WHO JOBS

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N£ED5l0C,AL f1\C1SARE NOT AVAILABLE.

EMPLOYMENT: At a time when un­employment is at a record level,the Administration proposes sev­eral funding reductions and a com­plete restruc'turing of the feder­al jobs training program. CETAwould be replaced by new train­ing block grants to states witha reduction in the blocks from$2.3 billion to $1.8 billion in1983. THE LEAGUE IS OPPOSED TOCUTS IN THE FEDERAL JOB PROGRAMBECAUSE WE BELIEVE THAT THE FED­ERAL GOVERNMENT BEARS MAJOR RES­PONSIBILITY TO PROVIDE EMPLOYMENTFOR ALL PERSONS IN THE U.S.

MASS TRANSIT: The 1983 bUdgetshifts costs to states, localgovernment and users. THE LWVBELIEVES THAT A SOUND TRANSPORT­AT!ON SYSTEM HELPS THE WELL·BE­ING OF CITIES AND AFFORDS BETTERACCESS TO HOUSING AND JOBS 0

These are the main cuts in thebUdget for social programs thatLeague members need to act onthrough coalition.

NEW FEDERALISM -

A DIVERSIONARY TACTIC

Washington believes, generally,that President Reagan, in antic­ipation that Congress would balkat budget proposals, created thefederalism iniative as a divers~

ion." This involves a "swap, II

trading the AFDC and food stampprogram for Medicaid responsibil­ity as part of a broad transfer­to states for responsibility inabout 40 federal programs, incl­Uding economic development, ur­ban renewal, and e<;iucation andsocial programs. This reshuf­fling would take about ten' -years.THE LEAGUE BELIEVES THE FEDERALGOVERNMENT SHOULD SHARE THE RES­PONSIBILITY WITH OTHER GOVERN­MENT LEVELS TO PROVIDE EQUAL OP-

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PORTUNITY FOR EDUCATION,'EM­PLOYMENT, AND HOUSING FOR ALLPERSONS IN THE U.S.

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

The EPA's workload will doublewith the need for control oftoxic chemicals, yet the budgetcalls for cutting the agency inhalf, meaning the agency could­n't even do it's existing workfor clean air and water.

BUdget cuts hit especially hardin the research area at a timeWhen industry has complained ab­out insufficient research as abasis for clean air and waterregulations. The more extensivethe research that can be accomp­lished now would mean better pro­tection in the years to come.

Energy conservation will suffereven more. The LWV advocatescutbacks in funding for environ­mentally destructive programs.Money could be better spent onconservation and other projects.

INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS BUOOET

Overall increases are deceivingin that they belie real cuts tolateral and multilateral develop­ment aid programs. While propos­ing increases in military aid toforeign nations of 35%, increasesin economic aid would be about10%, most of which is attributedto existing pledges to interna­tional lending agencies. Hardesthit are UN voluntary programs,such as UNICEF, UN DEVELOPMENT,and the UN DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM 0

ACTION ALERT MAKES A PLEA FORGRASSROOTS ORGANIZING TO HELPTHE BUDGET COALITION. We mustinform members of Congress aboutloss of jobs, services and pro­grams that are vital to our com­munity, and urge them to rejectthe latest bUdget proposal.

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BUOOET COALITION

HOW LWV MEMBERS CAN

INFLUENCE BUDGET MAKERS

1. Telephone organizations andform a local coalition to

- meet and form a coordinatedlobby effort, discussinglocal issues of importance,meeting with federal repre­sentatives, and electing acoalition director to con­tact the national BudgetCoalition Director.

2. Write letters to the editorand discuss local effectsof budget cuts with reportersand editors.

3. Interest local talk show hostsin presenting the local -impactof cuts.

4. Write and talk to senators andrepresentatives.

5. Send local examples of pro­grams that will be affectedby bUdget cuts to the LWVUS.

THE TIME TO BEGIN IS NOW, BEFOREBUDGET DISCUSSIONS GET TOO FAROOWN THE LINE. The Budget Coal­ition needs to hear from localLeagues concerning effects ofbudget cuts in local social andenvironmental programs, cutsthat will affect the quality oflife here. Through grassrootsorganizing, we need to take astand on our priorities, andmake that stand known to our· f ed­era! representatives before theyvote on budget cuts. This is achallenge involving positive andforceful action which all LWVmembers must accept. The time tobegin is now.NOTE: For further information,call Barbara Warden, NationalBudget Coalition Director, at202/637-5086.

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DINESH SHARMA TO SPEAK

ON HAZARD MITIGATION

On March 26th League members andtheir guests will be offered aunique opportunity to hear OineshSharma, nationally recognizedenvironmental consultant andauthor. Mr. Sharma, whose de­grees include a Master's inWater Resources Development,

. will present an illustratedl~cture on " Hazard Mitigationon Barrier Islands and Beaches."

Mr. Sharma has taught and lec­tured on Barrier Islands andNational Resources Policy andManagement. He has appearedbefore Congressional Committeesas an expert witness, and cur­rently serves as the Southeast­ern states co-ordin"ator of theNational Barrier Islands Coali­tion.

Mr. Sharma has noted that from1975 to 78, more than 500 millionin Federal tax monies were spentto encourage development and re­development on barrier islands.

The speaker's subject is parti­cularly timely as the Departmentof Interior is currently present­ing for comment draft documentsand maps relating to flood in­surance for undeveloped" barrierislands (32 in Florida). Thisis at a time when the CoastalBarriers Act was to have limitedFederal subsidies to hazardouscoastal barriers. Further, thereare two bills aimed toward hazardmitigation currently before theFlorida state Legislature.

League members--are encouraged toattend this program, and to part­icipat~ in a subject so criticalto the future viability of ourregion.

The luncheon meeting will be atWyndemere Country Club, 3000Livingston Road

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(BRING TO ANNUAL MEETING!)

To: Marion de Forest, presidentCOLLIER COUNTY LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS

From: The Nominating Conunittee - Martha Kennedy, Chair, Marie Daly,Katie Burr, Jeanette Boucher, andvi Barclay

Date: March 5, 1982

The Nominating Committee submits the following candidates for boardpostions for next year:

2nd Vice presidentTreasurerDirectorDirectorDirector

B. SlQane RobbinsJane LahyPhyl~is ClarkMarilyn ContradaViola Barclay

Nominating Committee: Phoebe Bradt - ChairElizabeth ClassDorothy Morard

NOTE: According to By-laws, 6 additional directors may beappointed. Most of the present directors have indicatedwillingness to continue for another year.

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LSERVICESI~~I

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FOR THE FINEST IN FING:r

EQUAl HOUSINGLENDER

LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF COLLIER COUNTY

(BRING TO ANNUAL MEETING!) PROPOSED. BUDGET1982-83

EXPENDITURES

A Operating CostsGeneral suppliesPostageTelephone

sub total

150

150

B Board & Admin. Comm.presidentSecy & Board ToolsFinanceMembershipunit Organizationspublic Relations

Salute to Women etc.sub total

300150200150

100

900

C Delegates to Convention,Council, workshops

D National & state SupportLWVUSLWV Florida

sub total

E voter (8 issues-350ea)

600

13-3212182550

1250

F Education ActivitiesPublications

Revolving fundprogram CommitteesVoters Service

sub total

50100200200550

G position support - ERA

TOTAL EXPENDITURES 6000

Long Term Planningcontingency Fund

GRAND TOTAL

750500

7250

RECEIPTS

Dues (150 x 25)Member contributionsNon-member contributions

voter adsBusiness camm.Big Event

sub totalPub. revolving fund

1350600

1250530

10006600100

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(BRING TO ANNUAL MEETING!)

LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF COLLIER COUNTY LOCAL POSITIONS

HOUSING

Support measures which will increase the supply of lowand moderate income housing in a suitable environmentwith supportive services as needed.

Encourage strengthening and enforcement of housing,building, zoning and environmental health codes toprovide decent, safe and sanitary. homes for all resi­dents of the county.

Adopted April, 1980

GROWTH

Support measures which encourage growth management towardsbalanced and controlled development of the county.

Oppose measures and other consi.derations and deliberationswhich, after full evaluzation of economic, environmentaland socialogical consequences, are incompatible to effi­cient land use and detrimental to the quality of growthin the county.

Adopted April, 1981

PROPOSEDLOCAL PROGRAM STUDY 1982 -~1983

Continue Stu~y of Impact of Rapid Growth on County Govern­mental Policies focusing on:

1. Further study of government policies, regulations andguidelines affecting land use, including techniques forcontrolling growth.

2. Assessing economic, social and environmental costs ofextending public services to support population growth·

J. Study will include rapidly growing, areas such asGolden Gate, Marco Island, North and East Naples •

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DONALD R. C~M€RON, P.~.

IN AFFILIATION WITH &EN~ON IN~URANCE AGENCY, INC.1315 5TH A\JE:NUE: SOUTH NAPLE:~. FLORIDA 33942 PHONE: n 4-5050

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