We are honored to welcome Kat Calvin as our Annual Meeting speaker. Ms. Calvin works at the intersection of policy, philanthropy and implementation, focusing on the systems that determine who has access to opportunity, resources and power.
She is the founder of Spread The Vote, which helped more than 15,000 people secure identification required for jobs, housing and civic participation before its acquisition by the National Civic League in 2026. She now co-leads Abby Lab, an initiative designed to strengthen the movement of resources within civic and philanthropic systems, and advises foundations and institutional leaders on deploying capital for measurable impact.
Ms. Calvin is the author of "American Identity in Crisis" (Amistad/HarperCollins). Her work has been recognized by TIME and Fast Company and featured in TheNew York Times, The Washington Post, The Atlantic, and NPR. She speaks on democracy, identification policy and leadership.
Free Admission
Built in 1910 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Museum building features one of California’s largest stained-glass domes. The exhibits offer an opportunity to discover the San Francisco Peninsula’s past from the original Native American inhabitants to the Silicon Valley innovators of today. The museum’s exhibits are innovative as well as informative.
Meet in the rotunda at 10 a.m., then move to Courtroom A for a brief introduction to the museum and to the role history museums can play in fostering civic community through active participation, social trust, and commitment to the common good. After that we will have time to explore the museum on our own.
The location is a few block walk from the Redwood City Caltrain Station. There is also street and garage parking nearby (click here for Redwood City Public Parking map)
Preferred seating with fellow League members in Section 216
Opportunity to go courtside to watch the teams warm up
Enjoy League messaging on the scoreboard and Jumbotron
Happy hour at Splash Sports Bar, 191 Warriors Way (next to Chase Center) starting at 5:00pm
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Under "View Available Seats" select Section 216 and choose your seat (Some seats are held in section 203 in case of overflow)
Get your tickets now—our special offer is available only until July 16 and the Valkyries are projecting a sell-out
The federal budget has seen a massive overhaul with the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) or HR1.
Claire Cunningham, of San Mateo county's Human Services Agency, spoke about the impact of the bill on health, family, children, and veteran services–and changes directly impact our neighbors’ access to healthcare, food, and services.
North and South County Leagues revealed their joint study on local government accountability at our annual County League Day.
Findings analyze a variety of races across San Mateo County, including city council, school board, and county-level contests; and highlight key areas for improving transparency across the region.
Guests Lisa Heyamoto of the American Journalism Project and Jerry Lee, publisher of the San Mateo Daily Journal discuss the critical role local media plays in a healthy democracy.
Members came together for our annual Program Planning meeting. We explored possible issues and actions for multiple levels of League—Local, County, and National. Our conclusions will be reviewed and adopted for the coming year.
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We disscussed, "Who is Government?" by Michael Lewis.
Through a series of essays, the book shows how the essential business of government makes our lives possible, and how much it matters.
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October 10 was World Mental Health Day. Mark Cloutier, CEO of Caminar discussed the importance of community-based programs, the challenges they face from recent Medicaid cuts, and how we can act to help.