Patty Jantho of the LWV Speaks

Patty Jantho, President of the Plano/Collin County Chapter of the League of Women Voters, was the featured speaker at our August 16^th meeting.  Ms. Jantho gave a spirited history of the 70-plus year battle waged by courageous women to earn the right to vote with the ratification of the 19^th amendment to the Constitution 90 years ago.  The League of Women Voters was also founded in 1920.  The League is committed to works that safeguard democracy and lead to civic improvement.  Its mission as a non-partisan political organization is to encourage the informed and active participation of citizens in government.  To learn more about the League, to donate to their cause or to join, please visit www.lwvcollin.org.