League
of Women Voters
of Weston Bulletin:
Please remember that information on the Internet is not official!
Photo of Betty Hill from U.N. Day in Weston in the 1980's; photo of Cobb's Mill by Joan Lewis
Ninth Annual Betty Hill International Forum at Cobb's Mill Inn!
Second notice - in the FORUM:
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According to what League heard at the most recent Board of Selectmen's meeting, there is to be a Special Town Meeting in June to "spend down" the "excess" surplus in the General Fund. Will the meeting take place before school is out?
Concurrence
reached - Weston hosted
Regional League meeting on March 26th; LWVCT announced successfull
achievement in an e-mail Board Report!
Please remember that information on the Internet is not official!
Photo of Betty Hill from U.N. Day in Weston in the 1980's; photo of Cobb's Mill by Joan Lewis
Ninth Annual Betty Hill International Forum at Cobb's Mill Inn!
Second notice - in the FORUM:
Belaga
headlines Weston league forum
Weston FORUM online
edition
May 5, 2008
Can the United States be in the forefront of the global effort to combat environmental challenges? And what would it take to get us there?
These timely questions will be addressed by Julie Belaga, co-chairman of the Connecticut League of Conservation Voters and former COO of the Export-Import Bank, at the Betty Hill Forum on International Affairs to be held Friday, May 16, at the Cobbs Mill Inn in Weston. The title of her talk is “Restoring American Leadership in Global Environmental Affairs.”
The annual public forum, founded in 1999, is sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Weston. The event was created to honor Betty Hill, a longtime league member with a strong interest in both the environment and world affairs, who believed that “women have a powerful voice, not only when it comes to Weston and the state, but also on global issues.”
“Asking how Americans can lead the way toward finding new solutions to the world’s challenging environmental issues couldn’t be a more important topic,” said Helen de Keijzer of the Weston league. “And given her experience in government as well as with environmental organizations, Julie Belaga brings to the topic a wealth of practical experience and a unique perspective. We are honored to have her as this year’s luncheon speaker.”
Ms. Belaga has long held leadership roles in addressing environmental issues at the local, state and national level.
Beginning her career as a chairman of the Wesport P&Z, she went on to spend 10 years in the state House of Representatives, run as the Republican candidate for governor in 1986, and serve two Presidents.
President George H.W. Bush appointed her regional administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency with oversight over federal legislation for the six New England states. Subsequently, President Bill Clinton appointed her to the board of the Export-Import Bank of the United States, and she served as chief operating officer of the Export Credit Agency. There she led the bank’s efforts to increase financing for U.S. firms that export products and services that benefit the global environment.
In addition to her leadership of the Connecticut League of Conservation Voters, Mrs. Belaga serves on the board of directors of National Audubon Connecticut as well as the board of the Connecticut Fund for the Environment/Save the Sound.
She is also a member of the Environmental Finance Advisory Board, charged by EPA to identify innovative ways to increase funding for environmental protection infrastructure.
The event, which is open to the public, will begin with a reception at 11:30, followed by lunch. After her talk, Ms. Belaga will take questions.
For reservations and more information, call Lucy Bowden at stonehengeroad@optonline.net.
May 5, 2008
Can the United States be in the forefront of the global effort to combat environmental challenges? And what would it take to get us there?
These timely questions will be addressed by Julie Belaga, co-chairman of the Connecticut League of Conservation Voters and former COO of the Export-Import Bank, at the Betty Hill Forum on International Affairs to be held Friday, May 16, at the Cobbs Mill Inn in Weston. The title of her talk is “Restoring American Leadership in Global Environmental Affairs.”
The annual public forum, founded in 1999, is sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Weston. The event was created to honor Betty Hill, a longtime league member with a strong interest in both the environment and world affairs, who believed that “women have a powerful voice, not only when it comes to Weston and the state, but also on global issues.”
“Asking how Americans can lead the way toward finding new solutions to the world’s challenging environmental issues couldn’t be a more important topic,” said Helen de Keijzer of the Weston league. “And given her experience in government as well as with environmental organizations, Julie Belaga brings to the topic a wealth of practical experience and a unique perspective. We are honored to have her as this year’s luncheon speaker.”
Ms. Belaga has long held leadership roles in addressing environmental issues at the local, state and national level.
Beginning her career as a chairman of the Wesport P&Z, she went on to spend 10 years in the state House of Representatives, run as the Republican candidate for governor in 1986, and serve two Presidents.
President George H.W. Bush appointed her regional administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency with oversight over federal legislation for the six New England states. Subsequently, President Bill Clinton appointed her to the board of the Export-Import Bank of the United States, and she served as chief operating officer of the Export Credit Agency. There she led the bank’s efforts to increase financing for U.S. firms that export products and services that benefit the global environment.
In addition to her leadership of the Connecticut League of Conservation Voters, Mrs. Belaga serves on the board of directors of National Audubon Connecticut as well as the board of the Connecticut Fund for the Environment/Save the Sound.
She is also a member of the Environmental Finance Advisory Board, charged by EPA to identify innovative ways to increase funding for environmental protection infrastructure.
The event, which is open to the public, will begin with a reception at 11:30, followed by lunch. After her talk, Ms. Belaga will take questions.
For reservations and more information, call Lucy Bowden at stonehengeroad@optonline.net.
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First notice
below; OFFICIAL
FORM HERE - ANNUAL MEETING & 9th ANNUAL
BETTY HILL INTERNATIONAL
FORUM MAY 16, 2008:
A must for Leaguers concerned
about Global issues - with an environmental twist! Mark your
calendar -
Annual Meeting at 10am, lunch at 12 noon - Betty Hill
International Forum follows!!!
This year our guest is Hon. Julie Belaga, and her topic is: "Restoring American Leadership in Global Environmental Affairs."
This year our guest is Hon. Julie Belaga, and her topic is: "Restoring American Leadership in Global Environmental Affairs."
From Wikipedia...
Julie D. Belaga is a former Connecticut politician. She served in the Connecticut House of Representatives from 1977 until 1987. She chose not to seek re-election to her seat in 1986 in order to seek the 1986 Republican nomination for governor.
After becoming the Republican nominee, she lost the November election to the popular Democratic Governor William A. O'Neill.
Born and raised in Boston, Massachusetts, Belaga moved to Connecticut with her family in 1965 and immediately became involved in local politics. Prior to being elected to the State House of Representatives, she served as Chairman of the Westport Planning and Zoning Commission from 1972 to 1976.
While serving in the legislature, Belaga had major legislative successes on a number of critical environmental issues. She took the lead in drafting and implementing Connecticut's coastal management laws that protect coastline and valuable resources. She served on Connecticut's water supply task force and led the fight to assure safe drinking water in Connecticut. She played an active role in the development of Connecticut's hazardous waste management service and was instrumental in realigning and reforming the state's Resource Recovery Authority.
Belaga received an education degree from Syracuse University.
In 1990 Belaga was appointed by President George H. W. Bush as Region 1 (New England) Director of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). She was later appointed by President Bill Clinton to the Export-Import Bank.
Julie D. Belaga is a former Connecticut politician. She served in the Connecticut House of Representatives from 1977 until 1987. She chose not to seek re-election to her seat in 1986 in order to seek the 1986 Republican nomination for governor.
After becoming the Republican nominee, she lost the November election to the popular Democratic Governor William A. O'Neill.
Born and raised in Boston, Massachusetts, Belaga moved to Connecticut with her family in 1965 and immediately became involved in local politics. Prior to being elected to the State House of Representatives, she served as Chairman of the Westport Planning and Zoning Commission from 1972 to 1976.
While serving in the legislature, Belaga had major legislative successes on a number of critical environmental issues. She took the lead in drafting and implementing Connecticut's coastal management laws that protect coastline and valuable resources. She served on Connecticut's water supply task force and led the fight to assure safe drinking water in Connecticut. She played an active role in the development of Connecticut's hazardous waste management service and was instrumental in realigning and reforming the state's Resource Recovery Authority.
Belaga received an education degree from Syracuse University.
In 1990 Belaga was appointed by President George H. W. Bush as Region 1 (New England) Director of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). She was later appointed by President Bill Clinton to the Export-Import Bank.
The following
was written by Betty Hill before the First Betty Hill International
Forum
(2000), in the event she was unable to attend...she did attend, and
gave
a speech similar to this message:
"From the earliest days of the League programs, there was always a concern for international problems. We had study programs and speeches on issues like world trade, China and the United Nations.
Through the years, programs for study began to change, and I became concerned that the League was loosing its global outlook. I rejoice that Weston is coming up with an answer by offering programs like this one today. After all, women have a powerful voice, not only in Weston and Connecticut affairs, but also on global issues. Congratulations to our League for taking this step. I thank you greatly for honoring me by naming these lectures for me. I am only one small voice. Thank you again..."
Betty Hill
passed
away on August 27, 2001 at age 102.
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According to what League heard at the most recent Board of Selectmen's meeting, there is to be a Special Town Meeting in June to "spend down" the "excess" surplus in the General Fund. Will the meeting take place before school is out?
ON TO ATBM:
April 21st at 8pm in Weston High School
APRIL FOOL'S INDEED!!! Board of Finance "deliberation" meeting after the MORE THAN 40 MINUTE Public Hearing on the Fiscal '09 town budget gets a reported 4-3 vote against a cut to the Education budget FY'09
APRIL FOOL'S INDEED!!! Board of Finance "deliberation" meeting after the MORE THAN 40 MINUTE Public Hearing on the Fiscal '09 town budget gets a reported 4-3 vote against a cut to the Education budget FY'09
SPEAK UP 2008 a big success - did you miss it?
Streaming on the web here: http://www.lwvweston.org/SpeakUpLinkPage.html#2008
FEBRUARY 5, 2008 IS "SUPER TUESDAY" PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY VOTING IN CT
Weston Middle School Gym, 6am to 8pm, Tuesday, February 5th
Special Board of Selectmen's Meeting Friday, January 25, 2008 at 4pm in the Town Hall Meeting Room continued to Monday, January 28 at 7:30pm (same spot) brought out Channel 12 and THEY ACTUALLY STAYED FOR THE WHOLE 1 HR AND 20 MINUTES on Friday; continued Monday; to be on Town TV.
C.G.A. SPECIAL SESSION January 22 and 23 approves changes to Criminal Justice procedures - click here to read summary of Senate Bill 1700.
Paraguayan judge and her son, a legal student, in the audience to witness democracy...and they got quite a show (they had to sit in the non-voting section)!
Special Town Meeting Thursday, January 17, 2008 at 7pm in the Town Hall Meeting Room - read the "notice" and the "resolution" here.
Very entertaining meeting - the power of the people run wild (for Weston). The "call" set the tone--all in one vote proposed, so the people said "NO" we want separate votes. Once the questions were separated it got into parsing the three (3) questions. As it turns out, some in the audience had a point to be made--that everything that
the school wish list of @$138 million should be with this $$. No one at the Town Meeting bought this old argument. Instead, we had a strange bedfellows department,
with the BUILDING COMMITTEE being praised and held up as the entity that should decide how to spend the money that MAY ultimately be left after all claims are
settled. A separate account will be set up by the Selectmen for the funds (if any $$ left).
Maybe 2 dozen (or fewer) voters participated. One questionable voice vote that no one stood to dispute (probably because they didn't know to do it but also maybe because they might not have gotten seven more to agree)! A standing count would have been very entertaining here...
