Dear Local League Presidents, MAL Chairs, and LWVID Board Members:

The League of Women Voters of Kootenai County is looking forward to being the Hostess League for the2012 Councilof the LWV of Idaho.

We will start with a social and light supper for delegates and guests on Friday evening, May 4 from 6 to 8 PM at Theresa Potts' home at 4103 Arrowhead Road in Coeur d'Alene.

The Council will meet May 5-6 at the Hayden Lake Country Club, 2362 East Bozanta Drive, Hayden Lake. Lunch and refreshments will be provided at the Club.

On Saturday evening at the Hayden Lake Country Club, League members will be joined by members of the community for a Cinco de Mayo buffet and open cash bar. The buffet will be followed by a panel presentation: Future of the Columbia River Treaty. Invited panelists are Jim Yost, Idaho Member Sovereign Review Team; Bill Booth, Northwest Power and Conservation Council Fish & Wildlife Committee; Kindy Gosal, Columbia Basin Trust Water and Environment Director; and Meghan Carter, University of Idaho Waters of the West JD/MS Student.

LWVKC members are willing to home host or we have a special room rate at the Hayden Holiday Inn Express.

We hope you will be able to send a delegation to enjoy our spring weather, a view of beautiful Hayden Lake, and dialogue with fellow League members.

We look forward to hearing from you. Registration forms are attached. If you have questions, please call me at 208-660-5394 or email .

Sincerely,

Judy Edwards,

Chair

LWVKC Planning Committee

LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF IDAHO

31st BIENNIAL COUNCIL

May 4 - 6, 2012

Hayden Lake, Idaho

*Friday, May 4th* 6 - 8:00 pm Informal Welcoming Reception

4103 W. Arrowhead Rd. CDA

*Saturday, May 5th* 8:30 am Hayden Lake Country Club

Council Business Meeting

5:00 - 8:00 pm Reception Buffet, Panel Presentation

Future of the Columbia River Treaty”

*Sunday, May 6th* 8:30 - 11:00 am Hayden Lake Country Club

Council Business Wrap-Up/Training

LEAGUE/MAL UNIT REGISTRATION FORM

League Registration Fee ($30) or$

Member at Large (MAL) Unit Fee ($15)

Saturday Box Lunches ($13) x ( )$

Saturday Buffet Dinner ($25) x ( )$____

Total Amount Enclosed $

Total Amount of Individual Checks ____ League/MAL Check _____

Name of League or Member at Large (MAL):

______

Signature of League President, Secretary, or Member at Large (MAL) Chair

Please include an individual registration form (see attached) for each participant with lunch preference indicated.

Must be received by April 20th

LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF IDAHO 31st BIENNIAL COUNCIL

May 5-6 2012, Hayden Lake, ID

Registration Forms and Payment must be received by April 20, 2012

One for each Attendee

First name ______Last name______

League or MAL unit represented ______Delegate (Y/N)______

League or MAL unit position/responsibility ______

Address ______City ______

State _____ Zip ______Daytime telephone ______Fax ______

Email ______

Special needs:______

______

Member/Guest Cost: Saturday Lunch: $ 13.00

Buffet Dinner: 25.00

Total $ 38.00Must be paid with registration

Individual Check ____ League/MAL Check _____

Indicate Saturday Lunch choice: Turkey Wrap _____ Veggie Wrap ______

Saturday evening is a Cinco de Mayo buffet and open cash bar. The buffet will be followed by a panel presentation: Future of the Columbia River Treaty. Members and Guests must be paid in advance. We have extended an invitation to the interested public to join us for this event.

Rooms for single or double are being held at the Holiday Inn Express in Hayden for $89.00 plus tax. The hotel is located at: 151 W. Orchard Ave. Reserve directly with the hotel by April 18th: 208-772-9700, and let them know you are with LWV. Check-in time is 3 PM. Contact the hotel for more information.The hotel is conveniently attached to Triple Play Family Fun Park and Raptor Reef Indoor Water Park (at additional cost).Breakfast included.

Also available is Home Stay with members of our local league. Contact Cary Miller @ 208-772-7785. You will have a private room with bath and breakfast with your hostess.

Mail Registration forms and checks to: For Information, contact: Judy Edwards

LWV Kootenai County, Attn: Antje Cripe 208-660-5394

2916 E Harrison Ave

Coeur d’Alene ID 83814