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<p>KINGSTON &#8212; The League of Women Voters of the Wilkes-Barre Area formed 24 years after women won the right to vote, but it has been educating women &#8212; and men &#8212; about the political process ever since.</p><p>Never has that been more important than now, state Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski, D-Wilkes-Barre, told League members and about 50 others at the local nonpartisan organization&#8217;s 75th anniversary celebration Saturday evening at Mainstreet Galleries.</p><p>Pashinski said that for 75 years, the local League has been defending democracy, &#8220;A democracy that is now in jeopardy.&#8221;</p><p>He told board members gathered for a photo, &#8220;What you (LWV) members do is critical.&#8221;</p><p>He presented a legislative proclamation to the board, as did Eryn Harvey of state Sen. John Yudichak&#8217;s office, who presented a proclamation on behalf of Yudichak, D-Plymouth Township, and state Sen. Lisa Baker, R-Lehman Township.</p><p>Board President Chris Sheridan said the local LWV formed when 38 women gathered on Jan. 15, 1944 at the Dresden on South Washington Street in Wilkes-Barre. She said the national League of Women Voters formed just prior to enactment in 1920 of the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which granted women the right to vote. She said the national group showed women how to register to vote, the mechanics of voting and taught them about the political process.</p><p>&#8220;They had to learn about government,&#8221; Sheridan said.</p><p>The League later expanded its campaign to educate all citizens, she said.</p><p>She said for citizens to do their part, &#8220;All they have to do is go to the polls and vote.&#8221;</p><p>Earlier during the reception, LWV member Rhonda Lambert said the group currently is working with Fair Districts PA, a nonpartisan citizens group working to halt gerrymandering.</p><p>During the two-hour anniversary celebration, visitors enjoyed wine, cheese and other hors d&#8217;oeuvres. They also could view a slide show about the local group&#8217;s history and its positions on various issues, as well as an archive of old newspaper articles about the League.</p><p>The celebration was held at Mainstreet Galleries, which is celebrating 50 years in business this year, because Pam Fendrock, a part-time employee, volunteers for the League. She connected the group with Mainstreet Galleries Director Sally Casey, who is co-owner with other family members.</p><p>Casey said her clients also attended the affair, which was a good chance for them to meet League members and for members to meet them.</p><style>
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<div class="neCaption">State Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski, D-Wilkes-Barre, presents a legislative proclamation to the League of Women Voters of the Wilkes-Barre Area in recognition of its 75th anniversary Saturday at Mainstreet Galleries in Kingston. </div></div><div class="metaInfo"><photo0>https://www.timesleader.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/web1_IMG_7482-1.jpg</photo0><caption0>State Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski, D-Wilkes-Barre, presents a legislative proclamation to the League of Women Voters of the Wilkes-Barre Area in recognition of its 75th anniversary Saturday at Mainstreet Galleries in Kingston. </caption0><photoCredit0>Joe Sylvester | For Times Leader </photoCredit0></div><div class="neFile"><img class="neImage" src="https://www.timesleader.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/web1_TTL102019LeagueOfWomenVoters_3-1.jpg">
<div class="neCaption">League of Women Voters board member Mary Kuna, of Pittston, right, and Rhonda Lambert, of Harding, chat with guests at the 75th anniversary celebration in Kingston on Saturday. </div></div><div class="metaInfo"><photo1>https://www.timesleader.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/web1_TTL102019LeagueOfWomenVoters_3-1.jpg</photo1><caption1>League of Women Voters board member Mary Kuna, of Pittston, right, and Rhonda Lambert, of Harding, chat with guests at the 75th anniversary celebration in Kingston on Saturday. </caption1><photoCredit1>Bill Tarutis | For Times Leader </photoCredit1></div><div class="neFile"><img class="neImage" src="https://www.timesleader.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/web1_TTL102019LeagueOfWomenVoters_4-1.jpg">
<div class="neCaption">League of Women Voters Board President Chris Sheridan, left, and board member Maureen Collins look over a historical portfolio of newspaper clippings and other memorabilia from the organization&#8217;s 75 years on Saturday. </div></div><div class="metaInfo"><photo2>https://www.timesleader.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/web1_TTL102019LeagueOfWomenVoters_4-1.jpg</photo2><caption2>League of Women Voters Board President Chris Sheridan, left, and board member Maureen Collins look over a historical portfolio of newspaper clippings and other memorabilia from the organization&#8217;s 75 years on Saturday. </caption2><photoCredit2>Bill Tarutis | For Times Leader </photoCredit2></div><div class="neFile"><img class="neImage" src="https://www.timesleader.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/web1_TTL102019LeagueOfWomenVoters_1-1.jpg">
<div class="neCaption">Sue Spry, of Luzerne County Community College, looks over historical displays at the 75th anniversary celebration of the League of Women Voters at Main Street Galleries in Kingston on Saturday. </div></div><div class="metaInfo"><photo3>https://www.timesleader.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/web1_TTL102019LeagueOfWomenVoters_1-1.jpg</photo3><caption3>Sue Spry, of Luzerne County Community College, looks over historical displays at the 75th anniversary celebration of the League of Women Voters at Main Street Galleries in Kingston on Saturday. </caption3><photoCredit3>Bill Tarutis | For Times Leader </photoCredit3></div><div class="neFile"><img class="neImage" src="https://www.timesleader.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/web1_IMG_7475.jpg">
<div class="neCaption">League of Women Voters of the Wilkes-Barre Area President Chris Sheridan shares a laugh with state Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski as he presented proclamation honoring League for its 75th anniversary on Saturday. </div></div><div class="metaInfo"><photo4>https://www.timesleader.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/web1_IMG_7475.jpg</photo4><caption4>League of Women Voters of the Wilkes-Barre Area President Chris Sheridan shares a laugh with state Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski as he presented proclamation honoring League for its 75th anniversary on Saturday. </caption4><photoCredit4>Joe Sylvester | For Times Leader </photoCredit4></div><div class="neFile"><img class="neImage" src="https://www.timesleader.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/web1_TTL102019LeagueOfWomenVoters_2-1.jpg">
<div class="neCaption">Eryn Harvey, of state Sen. John Judichak&#8217;s office, center, reads a proclamation sponsored by Yudichak and state Sen. Lisa Baker to League of Women Voters Board President Chris Sheridan, left, and Vice President Kathy O&#8217;Neill on Saturday in Kingston. </div></div><div class="metaInfo"><photo5>https://www.timesleader.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/web1_TTL102019LeagueOfWomenVoters_2-1.jpg</photo5><caption5>Eryn Harvey, of state Sen. John Judichak&#8217;s office, center, reads a proclamation sponsored by Yudichak and state Sen. Lisa Baker to League of Women Voters Board President Chris Sheridan, left, and Vice President Kathy O&#8217;Neill on Saturday in Kingston. </caption5><photoCredit5>Bill Tarutis | For Times Leader </photoCredit5></div></div>
<div class="metaInfo"><bylineMeta><p>By Joe Sylvester</p><p>For Times Leader</p></bylineMeta></div>

League of Women Voters chapter celebrates 75th anniversary