[LWV] League of Women Voters®
of the Hamptons

About Us

Our mission, location, committees, board of directors, nonpartisan policy

Our calendar of activities is always available online as well as published in each issue of The Voter

Mission.  Location.  Committees.  Board of Directors 2011-2012.  We Are Nonpartisan.  2011 Highlights.  Past Activities.

Our Mission

LWVH members march in Southampton's 4th of July parade The League of Women Voters, a nonpartisan political organization, encourages informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy. Part of the pleasure of belonging to LWVH is participating as a group in community activities.

Our brochure gives more detail about who we are

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The Hamptons

Windmills throughout the Hamtons remind us of our past

The Hamptons, on the East End of Long Island's South Fork, are comprised of the Towns of Southampton and East Hampton, Suffolk County, New York State. We are about 100 miles east of New York City on Long Island. Montauk Point is the eastern end of the Hamptons.

The League of Women Voters of the Hamptons (LWVH) is a member of the Inter-League Organization (ILO) of Suffolk County.

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Committees

Participation on a committee is strictly voluntary. Our committees offer a setting where you can get involved in the issues you're already interested in or choose a new interest -- from the environment to helping people register and vote to influencing health issues on the South Fork. League members enjoy the satisfaction of knowing their hands-on efforts help improve our quality of life and further democracy in action.

Committee Heads

Education: Mary Blake and Terri Levin Davgin; Government: Naomi Epstein; Health: chair is open; Housing: Barbara Jordan; Membership: chair is open; Natural Resources: Susan Wilson; Publicity: Arlene Hinkemeyer; Special Events: Ursula Lynch and Gladys Remler; Voter Services: Anne K. Marshall; The Voter: Editor, Judy Samuelson; Design/Production Head, Sally James; Advertising Manager, Joy Cordery; Webmaster: Judy Samuelson

Joining a committee virtually assures the pleasure of working with informed, like-minded individuals and the knowledge that your precious time is well-spent. Why not join one of these committees

Left: Voter Education Committee Thanks One Member

Anne Marshall, Julia Kayser In November 2011, Voter Services Chair Anne Marshall presented Julia Kayser with an award for her dedicated service to the Voter Services committee.

Right: a typical members' meeting topic: local boards

LWVH presents members of the Towns' Planning Boards
















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Board of Directors 2011-2012


The Board of Directors meets 10 times a year on the first Monday of each month at the Bank of Bridgehampton on Route 27 in Bridgehampton. Members and visitors are welcome.

2011-2012 Board of Directors

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LWVH NonPartisan Policy

We are a political organization. Once a position has been studied and a resolution is voted upon, we advocate for that position. We never support or endorse a political party or candidate for elected office.
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2011 Highlights

Anne, Arlene, EstelleAt a public meeting in September 2010, 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.


Our Annual Meeting was held on May 7 at the Cultural Center in Southampton. Members attending voted on items such as approving programs and positions to focus on; the 2011-12 budget; slate of candidates for 2011-2012 Board of Directors; minutes of 2010 Annual Meeting; and amendments to LWVH bylaws.

Scenes from our 2011 Annual Meeting

A reception offering sweet and savory delicacies made by the LWVH Board preceded the business meeting. LWVH Treasurer Emoke Forman presented the Treasurer's Report. Then Glorian Berk presented the 2011-2012 budget for adoption. Nominating Committee chair Naomi Epstein presented the report of the Nominating Committee, followed by the election of officers and directors. Keynote speaker Carol E. Kessler, chair of the Nonproliferation and National Security Department at Brookhaven National Laboratory, explained how a nuclear plant functions and described the issues of safety, security, and safeguards in the uses of nuclear energy around the globe. The new co-presidents for 2011-13, Glorian Berk and Judi Roth. East Hampton High School senior Thalia Olaya accepts the $1,000 Betty Desch Student Leadership Award from new Education committee co-chairs Terri Levin Davgin and Mary Blake. Carol Mellor says farewell after four extremely hard-working and successful years as President,as Emoke Forman, right, prepares to give her parting gifts and words of thanks. President Carol Mellor presented the Carrie Chapman Catt Award, for service to the League of Women Voters, to Vice President/Publicity Chair Arlene Hinkemeyer.(This photo is by Joanne Samborn.)

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Anna Throne-Holst and imcumbent Linda KabotAt right,opposing candidates for Supervisor of Southampton Town, Anna Throne-Holst and imcumbent Linda Kabot at a LWVH-sponsored debate.


Natural Resources Committee

Judi Roth & Joy LupolettiLWV Board members Judi Roth and Joy Lupoletti vet questions at public meeting on progress reducing the towns'carbon footprints. The meeting was jointly sponsored by GAIN and LWVH Natural Resources Committee.

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