Observer Corps

League of Women Voters^®
of Falmouth

Learn about local issues through the LWVF Observer Corps

About the Observer Corps. If you are interested in joining the Observer Corps. Annual Report May 2010.

About the Observer Corps

One of the most valuable services a local League can offer its members, and often the community, is to observe town boards and committees. The Falmouth League has had a very active Observer Corps for many years, and it is well respected in the Town.

Participation in the Observer Corps is an excellent way for members to learn about local issues, and to share this information with League members through Bulletin articles and League meetings. Observers' reports are factual, present various sides of an issue, and are intended to help members be well-informed before making any decisions concerning possible League or individual action.
Observers attend the first meeting of their chosen board or committee with a letter of introduction. This explains that the League is a non-partisan organization that encourages informed participation of citizens, and that a representative will attend their meetings only to observe and take notes.
Representing the Falmouth League as a member of the Observer Corps involves a commitment to regular attendance at committee meetings and careful note-taking. Although most meetings are held at night, a few take place during the day, and we can usually find a convenient match. Some observers share coverage or occasionally watch meetings that are televised on FCTV.

If you are interested in joining the Observer Corps

Although many of our boards and committees are covered, we are always looking for more participation. If you are interested in joining the Observer Corps, please email Observercorps@lwvf.org.

Annual Report May 2010

Our Observer Corps consists of dedicated and vigilant members who are committed to protecting access to public meetings via the "sunshine laws". Although it seems to be increasingly difficult to find observers for every board and committee, we are very flexible and try to accommodate anyone who is interested. This is a wonderful learning opportunity and provides an important service to the League and the Town.
Long-time observers Priscilla Roslansky, Doris Curran, and Lyn Dalzell have stepped down from the Corps during this past year. Their many years of dedicated service are greatly appreciated and will be missed. We now have openings for the Affordable Housing Committee, the Agricultural Commission, the Conservation Commission (shared), the Finance Committee, the Board of Health and the Human Services Committee.
On June 17th the following members of the Observer Corps will present their annual reports at the LWV monthly meeting:
Conservation Commission: Maureen Sullivan, Jacqueline Webster
Historical Commission: Fran Weiffenbach
Human Services Committee: Doris Curran
Library Board of Trustees: Stephanie Miele
Planning Board: Barbara Kanellopoulos
School Committee: Leonard Miele
Board of Selectmen: Kathleen Murray
Transportation Commission: Margaret Cooper
Zoning Board of Appeals: Lyn Dalzell, Yolanda Landrau

Deborah Siegal, Chairman

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