Submitted by Carol Goggi
As part of the The Westfield Historical Society’s First Wednesday Luncheon series, Dr. John Lesher will be speaking on the topic of The Dicennial Process of Federal Redistricting on March 6, 2019. The event will begin with check-in at 11:45 a.m. at the Echo Lake Country Club, located at 515 Springfield Avenue, Westfield.
Dr. Lesher will explain the Federal Redistricting process which takes place every ten years in the United States. This process involves the Census Count, the apportionment of the 435 seats in the House of Representatives among the states based on the Census Count, and the formation of districts within the states from which each state’s allocation of Representatives are elected and sent to Congress. “Gerrymandering” is a term used to describe how this process can become abused to redistrict for political gain.
John C. Lesher has worked in real estate development for over 40 years. He holds a BA in English from Scranton University, an MBA from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, a MA in history from Montclair State University, and a MA and PhD in political science from Rutgers University. It was at Rutgers where he completed his doctoral dissertation in 2017 evaluating the concept of redistricting.
Active in community affairs, Dr. Lesher serves as treasurer of the Westfield Senior Citizens Housing Corp. and as a member of the Board of Trustees for the Echo Lake Country Club. He and his wife, Dr. Tina Lesher, have resided in Westfield for 42 years and are the parents of three children.
Those wishing to attend the luncheon may make a reservation by email to westfieldhistoricalsociety@gmail.com; or, by calling 908-654-1794, before 11:00 a.m. on Friday, March 1. Please advise if there are special dietary needs. The luncheon fee of $35 (WHS members) or $40 (non-members) includes a three-course meal, coffee/tea, and gratuity. The luncheon fee should be paid in advance (check payable to Westfield Historical Society) by mailing to Westfield Historical Society, P.O. Box 613, Westfield, NJ 07091; or, online at westfieldhistoricalsociety.org/registration/. Payments should be received by Friday prior to the luncheon. Westfield Historical Society memberships will also be available at the luncheon.
The Westfield Historical Society celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2018. Since 1968, the 501(c)(3) non-profit Westfield Historical Society has worked to preserve, interpret and encourage interest in history, Westfield, and its residents through educational efforts and community outreach programs.
Echo Lake Country Club is at 515 Springfield Ave, Westfield, NJ. For Echo Lake County Club dress code information, check out the Guest Information at: echolakecc.org/club.
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(above) Dr. John Lesher will present a program on The Dicennial Process of Federal Redistricting at the Westfield Historical Society’s First Wednesday Luncheon to be held on March 6, 2019 at Echo Lake Country Club.
