Good Afternoon, Our next Women's State Legislative Council General Session will be this Wednesday, February 12 at noon in the Spruce Room (next to the Copper Room). We will have a discussion on the age limit for tobacco products followed by a discussion on the Medicaid expansion. We will also continue the amending of the WSLC Bylaws. You can find a copy of the bylaws and proposed amendments on our website: www.wslcofutah.org. We have passed Articles I, II, and III and will begin the next discussion on page 17 with Article IV Officers. As you know, it has been a bit confusing during the discussions to know when a member is making a comment for or against an amendment or if the member is actually wanting to make a motion to amend or change the language of an amendment. Please be very clear if you would like to make a motion. Both the chair and the parliamentarian are available to help you. Because it is hard to hear, and to make sure we have the correct amendment language, please use the motion forms. One is attached to this email and they will be available during our meeting. Kathy Boyer, our Parliamentarian, has also offered to be available before next week's meeting (9:00 am - 10:30 am) in the cafeteria to help anyone prepare amendments. Again we will start the discussion will Article IV, page 17, and continue as long as time allows. Hilarie Orman, Director, has also introduced a fantastic new part of the WSLC website: www.wslcofutah.org. On the main page you will find NEW: The Participatory Citizen App. Clicking on this link will bring you to a page where you can enter your address to receive a list of your state elected officials. In addition to the elected officials you will find a list of bills we have discussed in WSLC and an option to send a supporting or opposing email directly to your elected representatives. Please visit the website, www.wslcofutah.org, and take advantage of this great tool. Thanks Hilarie! I look forward to seeing you on Wednesday for another outstanding and informative meeting, Jessica Christopher WSLC Corresponding Secretary