10.10.10 Sustainability Tool Kit for Leagues

The LWVWI Sustainability Task Force is recommending that local Leagues participate in the global 10.10.10 effort being organized by 350.org. (http://www.350.org/)

The LWVWI 10.10.10 Pledge Challenge asks individuals to publicly commit to take 10 actions over 10 days to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions. This project recognizes the power and responsibility of the individual to respond effectively to climate change – particularly crucial this year in the face of government inaction.

The Task Force is providing a tool kit with a press release, a pledge template, ideas for disseminating and collecting the pledges, and suggestions for actions that might be included on the pledge sheet. The toolkit is available here.

Past studies:

 LWVWI 2007-2009 Election Administration Study Scope

 Consensus packet - AMENDED cover memo.doc

 Election Admin Consensus Discussion Guide AMENDED 01-13-09.doc

 Election Admin Consensus Discussion Guide AMENDED 01-13-09.pdf

Past study materials are available from the state League office.

 Education (2003-2005)

Civil Liberties (2003-2004)

 Private Prisons (2000-2002) 

Local Studies:
While local Leagues contribute to state studies with input, research and activities in their own communities, they also conduct their own studies on the issues closest to home. Here's what a few Leagues are working on in 2007-2008:

• LWV Appleton Continuing study of mental health
• LWV Ashland/Bayfield Counties Sustainable recycling practices and biomass energy
• LWV Beloit Education of English Language Learners
• LWV Greater Green Bay Local immigration and illegal aliens
• LWV Janesville Rock County criminal justice system
• LWV La Crosse Area Continuing study of dental health care
• LWV Manitowoc County Feasibility of the Manitowoc County Court drug treatment program
• LWV Milwaukee County Predatory lending (extension of a study on convenient lending)
• LWV Oshkosh Area Sustainable community; parks and recreation; community revitalization; Winnebago County Jail telephone fees
• LWV Ripon Area Local sustainability
• LWV Wisconsin Rapids Area Social, economic and environmental impact of a coal fired power plant on the community

League studies expand our knowledge of the complex issues in today's world and inform both our positions and our legislative activity.