Will a win in California solidify some candidates' leads from earlier competitions in Iowa and New Hampshire, or will Californians' choices shake things up and draw out the contest? Will financing--or lack of it--determine candidates' success in our state? How do voters make sense of candidate choices and the referendums that share the election ballot?

Sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Orange County: Capistrano Bay, Central, Orange Coast, and North Orange County

Co-Sponsors AAUW Fullerton Branch, Chapman University School of Law, Hispanic Bar Association of Orange County, Orange County Women Lawyers, Western State University College of Law, Whittier Law School

Speakers confirmed for March 1, 2008 forum:

8:30-9:15 Registration

9:15-9:30 Welcome-Mary Fuhrman, President LWVNOC

9:30-9:45 Greetings and Remarks-Janis R. Hirohama, Esq., President League of Women Voters of California

9:45-11:15 Introduction of Guests and Panel-Pearl Mann, Esq. LWVNOC

"Challenges and Judicial Pressures"

The first panel will discuss such challenges and pressures as judicial selection; retention removal process; campaign financing and conduct; accountability, voter access to accurate information about judicial candidates and political threats to the courts.

Moderator-Dean John Eastman, Chapman University School of Law

Panelists:

Justice Richard Aronson, CA Court of Appeal 4th District, Division 3
Judge Karen Robinson, Orange County Superior Court
Judge Glenda Sanders, Orange County Superior Court
Dean Erwin Chemerinsky, UCI Bren School of Law
William Kopeny, Esq., Chair, State Bar Commission on Judicial Nominees Evaluation

11:30-1:00 Lunch: "The View from the Supreme Court" California Supreme Court Justice Justice Ming William Chin

1:15-2:45 "Options and Potential Solutions"

The second panel will focus on options a potential solutions to the problems raised in the above panel and the need for public education, legislation, and advocacy support groups.

Moderator:Joseph Dunn, Esq., Former State Senator, CEO California Medical Association

Panelists:

Presiding Judge, Nancy Wieben Stock, Orange County Superior Court
Judge Franz Miller, Orange County Superior Court
Joseph Chairez, Immediate Past President Orange County Bar Association
Michelle Reinglass, Orange County Lawyer, former President of the Orange County Bar Association
Jo-Ann Grace, President and General Counsel, Metropolitan News Company

$35 includes Lunch Free Parking

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"Health Care Legislation: What is Next?" William W. Bonney MD, MS

Dr. Bonney is a Clinical Associate Professor of Family and Preventive Medicine at the University of California, San Diego. In addition, he is a Clinical Associate Professor of Urology at University of California, Irvine

Presently he is President-elect of the Health Care Council of Orange County
Dr. Bonney received his MD degree from UCLA and a MS degree from Dartmouth University. He completed postgraduate fellowships at Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard University and Duke University.
His current activities include UCI participate in Urology residency teaching and a UCSD Research project, development of patient questionnaire

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Come join a lively discussion group as they share impressions and opinions about Peter Hessler's experience in China. China is an important force in our lives as we learn more about her growth and change.

Sesame Ginger Chicken Salad
Trio Salad (Fruit, tuna, Pasta)
Veggie (Fruit and Pasta)

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For More Information contact Joan Cohen at 714-525-0023 or cohen.joan@att.net

Joseph Dunn, Esq., Chief Executive Officer, California Medical Association.

Prior to his appointment as California Medical Association's CEO in 2006, Joe Dunn served for eight years as a California State Senator representing the people of the 34th Senate District. As Senator, Mr. Dunn worked on behalf of children's hospitals, emergency services, seniors and affordable housing. He was honored as "legislator of the year" by military veterans, peace officers, firefighters, doctors, attorneys, homebuilders, affordable housing advocates, conservationists and mobile home owners.

Mr. Dunn led California's investigation into the state energy crisis and uncovered how Enron and other energy pirates were gaming the market. He helped unearth the infamous Enron memo that described in detail how the state was plundered and which led to civil penalties and criminal indictments of rogue energy traders. Mr. Dunn was dubbed the "Man Who Cracked Enron" by California Lawyer Magazine.

Prior to his election to the Legislature, Mr. Dunn played a major role in litigation to stop tobacco companies from targeting youth in their advertising campaigns. He fought industrial polluters who exposed neighborhoods to toxic chemicals and worked to give patients better access to quality health care.

In collaboration with the National Issues Forums Institute (NIFI), the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum, a federal historical institution, will host a series of discussions on issues. All twelve presidential libraries operated by the federal National Archives and Records Administration, in communities all across the country, are participating in this initiative. The libraries will each host a forum on health care and other forums will be on a range of topics including immigration, federal debt, education, and energy. The forums will reflect the interests and enthusiasm of the community that supports the Libraries. As a result, the forums will be held in a variety of locations including the Presidential Libraries, local community centers, public libraries, and university campuses.

"Hosting National Issues Forums at the Presidential Libraries is consistent with our emphasis on civic education," Allen Weinstein, Archivist of the United States, said. "Presidential Libraries are public places and it is appropriate for citizens to engage in discussions about major public policy issues in the midst of a presidential campaign."

"Participants in a forum," NIFI Chairman William Winter said, "deliberate with one another eye-to-eye and face-to-face, exploring options, weighing others' views, considering the costs and consequences of public policy decisions. In a democracy, citizens have a responsibility to make choices about how to solve problems and forums help enrich participants' thinking on public issues. By offering citizens a framework for deliberative forums, NIFI helps the public take an active role in acting on public issues."

The Presidential Libraries of the National Archives and Records Administration are not libraries in the usual sense. They are archives and museums, bringing together in one place the documents and artifacts of a President and his administration and presenting them to the public for study and discussion without regard for political considerations or affiliations. Presidential Libraries and Museums, like their holdings, belong to the American people. They promote understanding of the presidency and the American experience, preserving and providing access to historical materials, support research, and create interactive programs and exhibits that educate and inspire.

The Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum is the country's newest presidential library. Established in July 2007, the Library maintains facilities in Yorba Linda, California, and in College Park, Maryland. It is a nonpartisan federal center for the study of the life and career of Richard Nixon and American history. ublic policy issues between Labor Day and Election day this fall. All forums will be free and open to the public. WVNOC is co-sponsoring with the National Issues Forum 3 discussion topics at the Richard Nixon Library. The other two events are on October 16 and October 28.

No Candidate Campaign materials will be allowed in the room, but a table will be available outside the area for distribution of campaign Literature.

"Hosting National Issues Forums at the Presidential Libraries is consistent with our emphasis on civic education," Allen Weinstein, Archivist of the United States, said. "Presidential Libraries are public places and it is appropriate for citizens to engage in discussions about major public policy issues in the midst of a presidential campaign."

"Participants in a forum," NIFI Chairman William Winter said, "deliberate with one another eye-to-eye and face-to-face, exploring options, weighing others' views, considering the costs and consequences of public policy decisions. In a democracy, citizens have a responsibility to make choices about how to solve problems and forums help enrich participants' thinking on public issues. By offering citizens a framework for deliberative forums, NIFI helps the public take an active role in acting on public issues."

The Presidential Libraries of the National Archives and Records Administration are not libraries in the usual sense. They are archives and museums, bringing together in one place the documents and artifacts of a President and his administration and presenting them to the public for study and discussion without regard for political considerations or affiliations. Presidential Libraries and Museums, like their holdings, belong to the American people. They promote understanding of the presidency and the American experience, preserving and providing access to historical materials, support research, and create interactive programs and exhibits that educate and inspire.

The Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum is the country's newest presidential library. Established in July 2007, the Library maintains facilities in Yorba Linda, California, and in College Park, Maryland. It is a nonpartisan federal center for the study of the life and career of Richard Nixon and American history. ital issue will be the focus of a 2 hour discussion group co-sponsored by the National Issues Forum and the League of Women Voters North Orange County. Find out what the possible alternatives are for building a health care system.

There will be a table for candidate materials outside the room.

With the number of initiatives on the ballot this fall, it is helpful to hear a non-partisan presentation on the Pros and Cons of each measure.

"Hosting National Issues Forums at the Presidential Libraries is consistent with our emphasis on civic education," Allen Weinstein, Archivist of the United States, said. "Presidential Libraries are public places and it is appropriate for citizens to engage in discussions about major public policy issues in the midst of a presidential campaign."

"Participants in a forum," NIFI Chairman William Winter said, "deliberate with one another eye-to-eye and face-to-face, exploring options, weighing others' views, considering the costs and consequences of public policy decisions. In a democracy, citizens have a responsibility to make choices about how to solve problems and forums help enrich participants' thinking on public issues. By offering citizens a framework for deliberative forums, NIFI helps the public take an active role in acting on public issues."

The Presidential Libraries of the National Archives and Records Administration are not libraries in the usual sense. They are archives and museums, bringing together in one place the documents and artifacts of a President and his administration and presenting them to the public for study and discussion without regard for political considerations or affiliations. Presidential Libraries and Museums, like their holdings, belong to the American people. They promote understanding of the presidency and the American experience, preserving and providing access to historical materials, support research, and create interactive programs and exhibits that educate and inspire.

The Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum is the country's newest presidential library. Established in July 2007, the Library maintains facilities in Yorba Linda, California, and in College Park, Maryland. It is a nonpartisan federal center for the study of the life and career of Richard Nixon and American history. ublic policy issues between Labor Day and Election day this fall. All forums will be free and open to the public. WVNOC is co-sponsoring with the National Issues Forum 3 discussion topics at the Richard Nixon Library. The other two events are on October 16 and October 28.

With the economic down turn, this book is even more vital for us to discuss as more people will be returning to the poverty level.

Sandi Brooks will co-lead the discussion with Kay Bruce. There will be a lively discussion on the issues in the book. Come join the League of Women Voters of North Orange County to discuss this daunting situation.

Read this self portrait written by Dr. Ganer:

Education: BA and MA in Political Science from USC and UCLA,respectively. Ph.D in Communication from the University of Utah with an emphasis on Political Communication. Dissertation: "An Analysis of the Role of Values in the Argumentation of the 1980 Presidential Campaign." (Did you fall asleep reading the title?)

Teaching: Full-time faculty at Cypress College since 1971, teaching Speech Communication and some (especially when I taught our Semester Abroad programs in London and Madrid) Political Science. I also teach each semester at Long Beach State, generally alternating the courses in Campaign Communication and Communication Strategies of International Speakers

Papers and Publications: I have presented numerous papers at the Western Communication Assn and National Communication Assn conferences, mainly in the areas of Political Communication and Argumentation. I have also presented at international conferences in Japan, Dublin, Amsterdam, Sydney and Sao Paolo.

Mary Fuhrman and Kay Bruce will lead the discussion with two power point presentations on "What is a Compact" and "Supporting Arguments for the National Popular Compact."

You need not be present for each session to be a part of the discussion. Materials will be shared to help research the issues. Remember this group will meet five more times on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of February, March, and April.

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STANLEY R. SMILEY, ESQ.

Senior Vice President, Advanced Markets, Insurance and Annuities

ING Advisors Network

Combining over thirty-five years of solid legal experience with expertise in estate business planning, Stanley R. Smiley is established as a trusted professional advisor. As Senior Vice President, Advanced Markets, Stan implements creative advanced planning strategies by utilizing an array of traditional and innovative wealth preservation techniques.

At ING Advisors Network, he manages Advanced Markets, Insurance and Annuities and provides consultative services as a technical resource for various select registered representatives, focusing on tax planning for highly compensated individuals, estate planning and wealth preservation strategies for high net worth clients and family wealth transfers.

A former partner of a Los Angeles-based law firm, he served as counsel for small and multi-billion qualified pension and welfare benefit plans, private trusts and foundations. Stan also held positions within the office of Chief Counsel of the Internal Revenue Service in New Jersey and California, which allowed him to develop keen insight by seeing first-hand into the technical areas of the Internal Revenue Code as it affects individuals and businesses. He was a part-time instructor of business law at the University of Maryland and an adjunct professor for Golden Gate University's Masters of Taxation Program. He has been a platform speaker in his areas of expertise. Rounding out his impressive history, he had the opportunity to serve as a Judge Advocate in the U.S. Air Force and as a featured lecturer and commentator for various legal subjects on the Armed Forces Radio Network.

Stan is a member of the Real Property, Probate and Trusts Section and the Taxation Section of the American Bar Association, and serves on its committee of Tax Standards and Exempt Organizations. He is licensed to practice law in New York and California and is admitted to the United States Tax Court. He also maintains memberships in the Los Angeles and San Francisco Bar Associations. He works closely with financial planners and insurance representatives and has been an active participant in the Valley Estate Planning Council under the auspices of the National Association of Estate Planning Councils.

The recipient of numerous accolades, Stan distinguished himself early on as a Dean's List honoree and Law Review Associate Editor while earning a law degree from St. John's University School of Law in New York. He earned a Bachelor's degree from the State University of New York at Buffalo.

Stan maintains an insurance license and holds an FINRA Series 7, 24 and 63, license as well

You need not be present for each session to be a part of the discussion, but you must be a member to vote on the final decision. Materials will be shared to help research the issues. This is the last session of this study.

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To learn more about this book go to Google and type in "The Second Civil War" for comments and reviews.

This book is available through public libraries, bookstores, or from the website http://www.amazon.com

As Supertindent of the Fullerton Joint Union High School District, Dr. George Giokaris is leading this District through the maze of reorganization and cuts that will affect students.

Here is his biography.

George J. Giokaris, Ed.D. Superintendent of Schools Fullerton Joint Union High School District

George is currently completing his 35th year as an educator in the Fullerton Joint Union High School District. After teaching at Buena Park High School between 1974 and 1983, George served as an Assistant Principal at Sunny Hills High School for four years. Between 1987 and 1989, George was the Principal at Buena Park High School, and then returned to Sunny Hills High School, where he served as Principal until 1993. Between 1993 and 2003, George worked in various administrative roles, including Director, Assistant Superintendent and Deputy Superintendent. George was appointed Superintendent on February 1, 2004.

Our Speaker is Maureen Meehan Aplin. Here is what she plans to do in at this meeting:

"I am planning to give a PowerPoint presentation on the three Juvenile Collaborative Courts. Specifically, I will speak to: 1) Juvenile Drug Court and the profound benefits and services we offer for OC youth; 2) Truancy Court - and our terrific Truancy Response Program (TRP) and how as a team we target chronically truant youth and encourage them back into school; and 3) Dependency Drug Court -- a How the Juvenile Collaborative Courts Positively Impact Orange County and the effort made to free parents from addiction with the goal to reunify foster children with their birth parents."

I have written five novels in addition to my work as a Juvenile Court Referee. If you go to my website at http://www.maureenaplin.com, you can see my bio -- and likely copy and paste it into your "Voter." As far as my legal career, I started out as General Counsel for a bank. Thereafter, I transitioned into a business litigator for over 10 years. Several years ago, I decided seek out service-oriented law and was offered an opportunity with the Orange County Superior Court to serve as a judicial officer to both the juvenile and probate courts. Today, I preside over Juvenile Drug Court -- with a mission to help teenage drug-users and their families to be restored to healthy lifestyles and relationships, free from drugs or alcohol. In addition, I preside over Truancy Court -- designed to target chronically truant youths and their families and provide progressive intervention so that youth obtain the value of their education. I also am assigned Juvenile Dependency calendars-- with a goal to assist children who suffer abuse and neglect. I also am assigned Juvenile Delinquency calendars -- with a goal to assist youth who commit crimes. With respect to the probate calendar, I serve Orange County by conducting mental health hearings at the various hospitals so that psychiatric patients do not have to be transported to court for hearings.

Fred Smoller is Professor of Political Science at Chapman University. He will show a 20 minute video called Rocco the Vote. It is about the importance of informed participation in local elections.

Go to the web and type in the title and author under Google and hit "GO". This will give you sites to see other comments about the book.

Completely covered walking shoes (tennis shoes or boots) are required for all tours. Sandals, flip-flops, open-toes, open-heeled or high-heeled shoes are not allowed.

Pants and long sleeve shirts are recommended.

Large items such as backpacks, bags, books, etc. are not allowed and should remain in your vehicle.

Chris Epting, local author of 16 travel/history books, will present an illustrated talk at the annual Kickoff Luncheon of the League of Women Voters of North Orange County on September 12. The author's presentation, titled "Vanishing Orange County," will include photos of Orange County sites that span the years from 1889, when Orange County gained its independence from Los Angeles County, to present day.

Chris is a frequent featured guest on numerous radio and television programs such as National Public Radio's "All Things Considered," "The Savvy Traveler," "Access Hollywood" and FOX TV's the "Best Damn Sports Show Period," plus international programs in Australia, Japan and the U.K.

He has contributed articles for such publications as the Los Angeles Times, Westways, Travel + Leisure and Preservation magazine, and recently started writing a weekly column for the Huntington Beach Independent newspaper.

Chris lives in Huntington Beach, CA with his wife and their two children.

Minard Duncan will address these issues and more. He served 41 years in the Fullerton School District as a teacher at Commonwealth School and Ladera Vista Junior High, and as principal at Pacific Drive School, Rolling Hills School, and Richman School. Upon retirement, he went to work part-time for California State University, Fullerton, where he supervises student teachers and teaches a seminar titled Problems and Procedures in Elementary Education.

A timely book that examines the panic in the U.S. that followed 9/11 and how it led to decisions in the pursuit of terrorists around the world that some say have ignored the Constitution, violated American values, and hampered the pursuit of Al Qaeda.

The author finds a serious gap between the job skills that are needed in today's world with the education that schools are now offering. Closing that gap might require reinventing the education profession.

This will be an interesting discussion on our education system and what system may need to change.