Village of Sag Harbor Police Chief Tom Fabiano was available to answer questions about how the police work with The Retreat.
LWVH co-president Judi Roth, right, at the November 14 program about the work of The Retreat, featuring a panel consisting of Retreat Educator Helen Atkinson-Barnes (left), Director of Legal Advocacy Cristina Banados, and Shelter Director Minerva Perez.
At the LWV Suffolk County Post Election Brunch on November 13 at Bellport Country Club, LWVH Voter Services chair Anne Marshall presented a certificate of appreciation to committee member Julia Kayser for her many years of dedicated service
Newsday political columnist Rick Brand shared election insights at the Suffolk League's post-Election Day brunch.
2011
LWVH sponsors November 14 meeting on The Retreat and how it combats domestic violence at Hampton Library
Nov 1 County Executive Candidate Debate
PUBLIC INVITED TO LWVH FUNDRAISING LUNCHEON Oct. 26
Oct. 13 Debate in Southampton
Oct. 17 Debate in East Hampton
LWVH Presents 'The Shinnecock Nation, Past and Future' Mon. Sept. 12, 7 p.m.
Accessory Apartments Topic of July 11 Members Meeting
June 13 Members Meeting Covers Ways to Save Money and the Environment at the Same Time
LWVH Annual Meeting May 7 with Guest Speaker Carol Kessler, Nuclear Security Expert
April 28 Hot Topics luncheon features
LongHouse Reserve's Exec. Director Matko Tomicic
April 11 brings LWVH public meeting on Role of Planning Boards and Zoning Boards of Appeal in the town
Young Women from seven local high schools chosen to attend LWVH Workshop with Women in Public Office to wxplore careers in Public Service on April 13
Don't Miss Our Winter Blahs Luncheon on Feb. 16
Hot Topics Luncheon & Discussion Jan. 19
Join us at Jan. 10 Membership Meeting. Topics: Corporate Contributions and Redistricting
2010
Please Join Us Dec. 13 for LWVH Holiday Party
Free screening of `The Last Fix,' a documentary on East End's pioneering drug court, November 8, 7 p.m. at Westhampton Library
LWVH Airs Video On New Voting Process. The viewing schedule is available on the LTV Channel 20 and 22 website at www.ltveh.org and at the SEA-TV Channel 22 website at www.town.southampton.ny.us.
Oct. 25 Candidates for NY State Legislature Debate
Sept. 13 LWVH Program Presents Information on new voting system, absentee ballots, more
Film Chronicling Suffragist Leaders Airs on July 12 at Ross School
Westhampton Beach Candidates Debate June 7
Are lawns a dangerous obsession? Find out June 14
Gala Celebration of LWV's 90th Anniversary at May 23 Annual Meeting
April 15 Running & Winning Event
April 25 at 2 pm enjoy an entertaining afternoon at the 2010 Trivia Challenge
April 12 Members Meeting about Agriculture and Aquiculture on the East End
All Welcome to Hear EH and Southampton Supervisors Plans at March 10 LWVH General Meeting
February 24 Candidates Debate for Southampton Council Seat
Don't miss our annual Blahs Lunch Jan. 27
LWVH and Naked Stage Joint Fundraiser Presents Proof December 6
LWVH Oct. 28 Luncheon Offers Good Food, Friends and Networking
Oct. 22 Southampton Candidates' Debate
Oct. 15 East Hampton Candidates' Debate
Oct. 5 LWVH meeting looks for progress one year after Greening of South Fork event
South Fork Economy & Culture Topics for Sept. 14 LWVH General Meeting
Please Join Us Dec. 13 for LWVH Holiday Party
Free screening of `The Last Fix,' a documentary on East End's pioneering drug court, November 8, 7 p.m. at Westhampton Library
LWVH Airs Video On New Voting Process. The viewing schedule is available on the LTV Channel 20 and 22 website at www.ltveh.org and at the SEA-TV Channel 22 website at www.town.southampton.ny.us.
Oct. 25 Candidates for NY State Legislature Debate
Sept. 13 LWVH Program Presents Information on new voting system, absentee ballots, more
Film Chronicling Suffragist Leaders Airs on July 12 at Ross School
Westhampton Beach Candidates Debate June 7
Are lawns a dangerous obsession? Find out June 14
Gala Celebration of LWV's 90th Anniversary at May 23 Annual Meeting
April 15 Running & Winning Event
April 25 at 2 pm enjoy an entertaining afternoon at the 2010 Trivia Challenge
April 12 Members Meeting about Agriculture and Aquiculture on the East End
All Welcome to Hear EH and Southampton Supervisors Plans at March 10 LWVH General Meeting
February 24 Candidates Debate for Southampton Council Seat
Don't miss our annual Blahs Lunch Jan. 27
2009
Town Government -- new model is subject of July 13 LWVH meeting
Health & Human Services in the Hamptons topic of June 8 2009 General Meeting
Free Screening of 70x7: the Forgiveness Equation
LWVH Sponsors Trivia Challenge March 29 to Benefit Southampton Hospital Emergency Room
January Meeting Features Speaker from Suffolk County Board of Elections
Tuesday November 1, a Candidate Debate For Suffolk County Executive: Steve Bellone(D) and Angie Carpenter(R)
11/1/11 7 to 9 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m.
Touro Law Center Auditorium
225 Eastview Drive, Central Islip
For information, call the LWV, 631-421-5164
Or Touro Law Center, 631-761-7062
For directions, go to: http://www.tourolaw.edu/directions
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On September 12 at LWVH'S first meeting of the 2011 fall season, representative of the Shinnecock Tribe spoke to about 75 attendees regarding the tribe's past and future plans now that they have gained recognition as a tribe.
East Hampton and Southampton Towns allow accessory apartments
Has their creation been successful? If not, why not?
Set aside Monday, July 11 at 7 p.m. for an informative panel on efforts by the two Towns to create accessory apartments as a means of retaining younger and lower-paid workers. The Hampton Library in Bridgehampton hosts this LWVH event.
Our aging population has an increasing need for services. They may also need alternative living arrangements. Our young people (25- to 35-year-olds) are leaving the area because they cannot find affordable housing. Accessory apartments are one possible means to help both groups.
Panelists include Southampton Town Councilman, Chris Nuzzi; East Hampton Deputy Supervisor, Theresa Quigley; and the LWVSC's Housing Chair, Nancy Marr. Barbara Jordan, Off-Board Chair, Housing Committee, will moderate.
Don't miss this most relevant evening. And do bring friends and family -- LWVH meetings are open to all who are interested in topical issues.
LWVH Wins LIFWG Grant For "Running & Winning" 2012
The Long Island Fund for Women and Girls (LIFWG) selected our program from among 103 grant applications to be awarded $1,600 for "Running and Winning." This grant has been newly named the Albright-Freund Grant for Political Leadership -- for Madeleine Albright, who is very active in the organization and Winnie Freund, a retired Fund employee. Education Committee Co-Chairs Mary Blake and Terri Levin-Davgin were especially instrumental in applying for the grant, with guidance from League Co-President Judi Roth. Judi said, "In addition, Fran Medaglia, the fund grants person, told me she is sending our publicity submission to other grantees to show them how to do it! This of course, is to Arlene Hinkemeyer's credit as our publicity expert."
Click here for highlights of our 2011 Annual Meeting
LWVH celebrated spring by presenting Matko Tomicic, executive director of the LongHouse Reserve in East Hampton, as our speaker on April 28 at the second Hot Topics luncheon. Organized by Terri Levin Davgin, at the American Hotel in Sag Harbor. On left is LWV Board member Mary Blake, who also serves on the LongHouse Board. Mr. Tomicic previewed the exciting exhibits planned for the 20th season of LongHouse, the 16-acre sculpture garden and home of internationally-known textile designer and art collector Jack Lenor Larsen.
LWVH Meeting on Zoning and Planning Boards Well-Attended
On April 11 at the Hampton Library in Bridgehampton, members of the Zoning and Planning boards from the two towns discussed the jurisdiction and functioning of their respective boards. 
Left to right: Brendan Skislock, member, Sag Harbor Village Board of Zoning Appeals; Adam Grossman, vice chair, Southampton Town Zoning Board of Appeals; Bob Schaeffer, vice chair, East Hampton Town Planning Board; Jacqui Lofaro, member/former chair, Southampton Town Planning Board; and LWVH emcee, Judi Roth.
Running and Winning -- Past Years
Photos for Running & Winning by League member and professional photographer and Southampton Press art director Bob Wilson.
WINTER BLAHS LUNCHEON, February 16
Our "Winter Blahs" luncheon is always a purely social occasion, and members, non-members and guests are welcome.
All smiles, Julia Kayser, center of photo at left, headed and promoted the League's successful Beat the Winter Blahs luncheon on February 16.This year,it took place at OSO restaurant at the Southampton Inn. League members and friends at her table included, left to right, Nora Hajko, Dr. Jeannette Lofas, Marilyn Montgomery, Anne O'Neill, Julia Kayser, Pat Arceri and Doris Wray.
Also attending the luncheon were Suffolk County LWV co-president Lisa Scott, Beth Barth with husband Bob Wilson, Anne Marshall, Jacqui Lofaro and Susan Wilson.
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LWVH'S FIRST HOT TOPICS LUNCHEON DRAWS 40 ATTENDEES
Internationally-known yogi Rodney Yee and his wife Colleen Saidman, owner of two Yoga Shanti studios in Sag Harbor, spoke at the League's first Hot Topics luncheon at the American Hotel in Sag Harbor. Speaking about the art, meaning and practice of yoga, Yee explained that the word yoga means 'to bind or pull together. It enables our body, mind and heart to be unified in the present moment, and helps us understand how we are all interconnected and involved in community -- as, for example, LWV is. Yee also led the audience through a body scan meditation and answered questions from the enthusiastic group of over 40 attendees.
LWV Board member Terri Levin Davgin, initiator of the Hot Topics programs, greeted guests at the door.
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The subject matter for our January LWVH meeting was "Two Significant Federal and State Election Issues for 2011." LWV Board member Glorian Berk gave a PowerPoint presentation titled "The Case for Redistricting Reform in NYS." Prepared by the LWVNYS, it illustrated several examples of gerrymandering nationwide and called for non-partisan reform when the U.S. Congressional, and NYS Senate and Assembly lines are redrawn after the 2010 census. The second half of the program was a presentation created by LWVH President Carol Mellor on the impact of the recent U.S. Supreme Court decision in the "Citizens United" case, allowing unlimited corporate campaign spending in elections. (Photo/caption by Arlene Hinkemeyer)
LWVH Program on East End Drug Court
The League's November 8 program at the Westhampton Library featured "The Last Fix: An Addict's Passage From Hell to Hope." The documentary, produced and directed by former LWVH president Jacqui Lofaro, chronicles the journey of three convicted East End drug offenders -- a man, a woman and a teenager -- who opt for a tough and pioneering East End drug court instead of prison. Present for the post-film Q&A was Southampton Town Justice Deborah Kooperstein (in photo), one of the presiding drug court judges.
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Autumn Luncheon Combines Usual Warm Atmosphere with Striking New Venue
On Oct. 27, LWVH's annual Autumn Luncheon & Auction was held at the historic Inn At Quogue. The 47 attendees included 89-year-old Former Westhampton Beach Village Mayor Arma E. "Ham" Andon plus Southampton Town elected officials Chris Nuzzi, Sundy Schermeyer and Anna Throne-Holst. read more about the work of the Special Events Committee
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Voter Services Committee Explains Details of New Voting Procedures
At the September 13 LWVH meeting at the Bridgehampton library, Anne Marshall, left, explained the new voting system of paper ballots and scanning machines in NYS; Arlene Makl, center, talked about the new, less intrusive NYS absentee ballot application; and Estelle Gellman spoke about the 2008 NYS judicial decision that allows second home owners to register and vote at their second home locale instead of their primary home address.
Click here for diagram showing how the new voting process works
These and other 'fast women' join Ellen's Run, a 5K race on behalf of fighting breast cancer
LWVH is an active supporter of organizations that support women's issues. We support them in many ways, with participation in events, with financial support from individual members and in joint fundraisers. The 2010 Trivia Challenge held in April at Parrish Hall, Southampton Hospital, raised money for the hospital's Breast Cancer Center.
Among the LWVH participants: Glorian Berk, Arlene Makl, Carol Mellor and Mireille Lister. Arlene came in second for her age group, first among walkers. (Photo by Peter Lister)
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Smiles and sales at Aug. 14 & 15 Rotary Flea Market in Westhampton
To help raise funds for League activities, LWVH Board members Gladys Remler and Ursula Lynch headed this year's committee to participate in the Westhampton Beach Rotary Club's Flea Market, attic treasures and disseminating voting material.
2010 Annual Meeting Celebrates LWV 90th Birthday
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Third Annual LWV Trivia Challenge
Bringing a team to the lively event was Ellen Hermanson Foundation President Dr. Julie Ratner (2nd right), in whose sister's memory the foundation is named. With her were David O'Brien (left), Ida Cole and Henry Heller.
LWVH Special Events chair/Trivia Quiz head Susan Wilson, left, and Trivia Quiz emcee/Hamptons radio personality Walker Vreeland with the winning team, which competed in all three LWVH quizzes and finally won: Barbara Jordan, Richard Mellor, Michael and Arlene Hinkemeyer
LWVH hosted 'The New Face of Agriculture and Aquaculture on the South Fork'
A panel consisting of John Halsey, 12th generation Southampton Town farmer; Jennifer Pike, farmer and co-owner of Pike's Farmstand in Sagaponack; Kim Tetrault, community aquaculture specialist at Cornell
Cooperative Extension in Southold; and Stephanie Talmage, East Hampton Town Trustee, member of aquaculture committee
and PHD candidate studying effects of climate change on shellfish discussed changes in the crop farming and shellfishing industries on the South Fork. Ann Sanford organized the program and moderated.
Running and Winning Program April 15
Running and Winning 2010. An exciting daylong program at which high school girls meet and interact with elected women officials and are introduced to public service as possible career choice. 
Roberta Hunter, Esq. was keynote speaker at our first Running & Winning event. In 1992, she was the first (and is still) the only woman of color to be elected to the Southampton Town Board. She was the first Native American to be appointed to the position of executive director of the Suffolk County Human Rights Commission.
Forum on Redistricting also Celebrates LWVUS 90th Birthday
On February 9, more than 60 people from nine local Leagues and other organizations attended the Forum on Redistricting and celebration of the LWVUS's 90th Birthday at the Rockefeller Institute in NYC. Speakers included Assemblyman William Parment; Assemblyman Daniel Burling; Gerald Benjamin, Associate VP for Regional Engagement, SUNY New Paltz; Blair Horner, Legislative Director, NYPIRG; Jeffrey Wice, Counsel to Senate; and Reapportionment Chairman Martin Dilan. Susan Arbetter of WCNY-TV moderated. The Forum provided an abundance of information and further questions about this key issue. A follow-up forum is being discussed as well.
Committee Formed to Study Government Consolidation
An ad hoc committee will explore opportunities to reform local government through consolidation of entities and/or shared services. The goal is to realize improved efficiencies, reduce redundancy and lower expenses for the resulting entities. Next steps will be to study materials provided by the state League of Women Voters (and other sources) and then share information with league members. Later, the committee will use consensus questions developed by the state league to interview local public officials in search of reforms here in the Hamptons. You can follow progress through a succession of articles in The Voter, starting in January 2010.
Children's Books Enrich the Wait in Southampton and East Hampton Public Health Clinics
During a December 2009 visit with Pat Stearns, Administrator of the Suffolk County Health Clinics, 
LWVH Health Committee member Judi Roth saw an opportunity to serve the community and pounced on it. The Riverhead Library donated books to the clinic there. The waiting rooms in East Hampton and Southampton had no books or toys. Judi knew League members and our local libraries could fill those bookcases. Ursula Lynch and Jane Lapple solicited books from the Westhampton Beach Library. Judy Samuelson visited the Springs and Amagansett Libraries and thanks to Heather Anderson at the Springs library and Cynthia Young in Amagansett, now gets material for clinic shelves in East Hampton and Southampton. Do you have a source of Spanish language books for adults or children? Contact us(http://hamptons.ny.lwvnet.org/contact) and we'll arrange to pick them up.
Candidate Debates in Towns of East Hampton 10/15 and Southampton 10/22
Photo at left: Debates 2009: Anne Marshall moderated as Ben Zwirn and Bill Wilkinson squared off as rivals for East Hampton Town Supervisor. Photo at right: The panel of questioners at Southampton Candidates Debate were Annette Hinkle, Sag Harbor Express; Jennifer Henn, Southampton Press; LWVH president Carol Mellor.
October 2009 Greening of the South Fork One Year Later
LWVH Natural Resources committee, in conjunction with GAIN, presented The Greening of the South Fork, One Year Later. A follow-up to the 2008 meeting to learn what progress the towns have made on energy conservation.
August 2009: LWVH has fun, makes money at Westhampton/Rotary flea market
Members from Montauk to Westhampton Beach pitched in with sale items and labor to make this community event a success for our league. Said committee member Gladys Remler, "My 'fellow Westy,' Ursula Lynch, thought the flea market was a good way to raise the league's presence in the western end of the Hamptons. Everyone got into the act with donations, schedules, drop-offs etc. With Sue Wilson leading us, the next thing we knew, it was show time. The camaraderie and humor made up for tired feet. Thanks to all -- and start saving those trinkets for next year.
Our 2009 Annual Meeting
The League of Women Voters of the Hamptons held its Annual Meeting on Saturday, May 2, 2009 at the magnificent LongHouse Reserve in East Hampton.
In keeping with our theme, Art and Politics, Dorothy Lichtenstein, wife of the late Roy Lichtenstein, was the day's honoree. A generous supporter of LongHouse Reserve, the Parrish Museum in Southampton and other artistic establishments, she is equally involved and supportive of the political process.
Carol Mellor, LWVH president, gave the Carrie Chapman Catt Award to Judi Roth. The award recognizes the recipient's enormous contribution to to the success of the League.
Kara Smith, of Westhampton Beach High School, won the Betty Desch award, given to a high school senior who exemplifies the League's values and work. Here, she accepts the award from League board member Ursula Lynch.
Helen Harrison, Director of the Krasner-Pollack House and Foundation, delivered the keynote address, Art and the State.
June 2009: Speakers Describe Health and Human Services Available in Hamptons
The LWV-Hamptons Health Committee hosted a public meeting at the Senior Services Center in Hampton Bays. The panel consisted of Dr. Humayun Chaudhry, then-Suffolk County Health Commissioner; William Jones, Director of Human Services for Southampton; and Audrey Gaines, Director of the Division of Youth Services, East Hampton. They gave a clear snapshot of the health and human resources available to residents of the East End.
Eight Family Health Centers and three satellites (including East Hampton and Southampton) provides primary and prenatal care. To schedule an appointment, call 631 439-1551. Access to specialists is severely limited, but Stonybrook Hospital is developing a relationship with East End hospitals.
East Hampton's Department of Human Services has three divisions: Programs for the Aging; Youth and Family Counseling and Support Services; and Youth Services. Services are based at the Senior Services Center at 128 Springs Fireplace Rd. in East Hampton. Main phone number: 329-6939.
Southampton has three centers for senior care programs: 25 Ponquogue Ave. in Hampton Bays; 585 Sag Harbor Tpk. in Bridgehampton; and 655 Flanders Rd. in Flanders. The town's department of Human Services is in Southampton Town Hall, 116 Hampton Rd., Southampton. The main number is 631-702-2420.
LWVH June 2007 Luncheon Honors Women in Public Office
LWVH Sponsors July Forum on East End Transportation Alternatives
LWVH Forum on Tax Cap on School Taxes
LWVH Sponsors Candidate Debates
LWVH Sponsors Open Forum on RiverResorts Project
Highlights of our 2009 Annual Meeting
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Voter Services chair Anne Marshall, center, moderated a "Conversation with our Town Supervisors"--Bill Wilkinson of East Hampton and Anna Throne-Holst of Southampton--at the Hampton Library on January 9.
