The League of WoMen Voters was organized February 14, 1920 and will celebrate “90 Years of Making Democracy Work” this month.
During the post World War II period, the League helped lead the effort to establish the United Nations and to ensure U. S. participation. The League was one of the first organizations in the country officially recognized by the United Nations as a non-governmental organization (NGO); it still maintains official observer status today and has special consultative status to the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC). The League also supported the creation of the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund, as well as NATO, economic aid to less developed countries and the Marshall Plan.
To celebrate this important event, Lawrence Narcisse, President of the League of WoMen Voters of Louisiana, will be the featured speaker at noon, Friday, February 26, 2010, at Reeves Uptown Catering, located at 1639 Ryan Street. The cost is $15 for members, $18 for non-members.
Registration and networking will take place just prior to the meeting.  Membership applications are available at the registration desk or at www.lwv-lc.org.
To ensure seating, please make your reservation no later than 2 p.m. Wednesday, February 24, 2010 by emailing President, Kay Andrews at info@lwv-lc.org or calling 474-1864.