By Beth Pellicciotti, Civic Education Portfolio Director, LWV of Washington 

The League of Women Voters of Clallam County has received a $2,000 Civic Education Fund Grant from the LWV of Washington Education Fund to reach out to schools, libraries, clubs, and youth programs with all things civics. The Clallam League believes in asking community partners, “What do you need?”  

The LWV of Clallam County will use the grant to:  

• Support K-12 teachers by funding the yearly Kids Voting USA program. 

• Purchase The State We’re In: Washington textbooks for teachers and libraries. 

• Coordinate with local Boys and Girls Clubs to sponsor students for the Legislative Page Program. 

• Recruit interns from Peninsula College for projects according to student interest. 

Clallam League members hope to mentor high school students in a leadership class that encourages students to serve on local boards by helping students: 

• Review board packets before meetings. 

• Prepare oral comments. 

• Create high school surveys on issues. 

• Provide data to board members. 

For more information, contact Bonnie Bless-Boenish.