League of Women Voters of Kitsap

LWV Kitsap always has taken great pride in the wonderful work done by our members in service to the community. In the last month, three of our members have been singled out for commendation for their extraordinary efforts.

❈ Marge Thorne will be recognized by the State AARP with the Andrus Award for Volunteer Service at our next meeting.

❈ Susan Daniel received the C. Keith Birkenfeld Humanitarian Award for her efforts in founding the Dispute Resolution Center, Kitsap Legal Services and Leadership Kitsap.

❈ Lois Curtis was named 2012 Outstanding Philanthropist by the Bainbridge Community Foundation for her continuing financial support for a number of environmental, civic and educational causes over many years.

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Carolyn Powers, Port Orchard’s only female council member, read a proclamation announcing Aug. 26 as Women’s Equality Day at the Tuesday (Aug. 10) council meeting. Leaguers Joyce Maddock and Ann Smith and Kitsap Historical Society President Susan Daniel all attended and donned hats to honor their grandmothers and the struggle for women’s right to vote.

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