NFRW President Attends Attorney Training for Election Day
NFRW President Rae Chornenky, a member of the National Republican Lawyer's Association, recently attended the NRLA election day training. Attorneys in the DC area may be deployed across Virginia and even across the country if the need arises.
The importance of getting out the vote and of volunteering to work the polls was emphasized. It is very important that we make certain balloting statutes and regulations are followed at every voting location.
Legal issues that may arise and infractions of election laws must be reported immediately and the attorneys were trained in addressing any such issue.
First Lady Barbara Bush Recognizes the NFRW for Promoting Literacy
In recognition of the literacy committee's Barbara Bush Literacy Program, the former first lady wrote a letter acknowledging the NFRW and the literacy committee's efforts to promote reading and learning. Stating that "NFRW members are making a meaningful difference to parents and children in their home communities," Mrs. Bush looks forward "to a continued partnership in our efforts to help moms, dads and children achieve a better life."
According to the Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy, 76% of the families that participate in the foundation's program have fewer than ten books in their home when they join. After enrolling, 85% of the families had more than ten books in their homes, an increase of 63%.
To get more involved in promoting literacy this month, check out ◼ the NFRW's Education and Literacy facebook page, and the project ideas for literacy month on ◼ the NFRW website. Some ideas include holding a book drive to distribute to local literacy programs, childcare centers, prisons, and shelters; ordering magazine subscriptions and braille books for senior centers; conducting GED testing in jails and prisons; starting a library in a small town, etc.
