Members Matter and Voters Voice - League of Women Voters of Metropolitan Phoenix

Date: 10/27/2023
Subject: Fall Events - Mark Your Calendar
From: President LWV of Metro Phoenix

SPECIAL EDITION

FALL 2023 CALENDAR OF EVENTS

PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE

Dear ~~first_name~~ ,

Join us for the events planned by our community teams, advocacy committees and voter services. As you plan your holiday calendars for November and December you will add the league events. We look forward to seeing you at one or more of these events.

In League Service,

Pinny Sheoran, President

LWV Metro Phoenix

480.540.4934

COMMUNITY TEAMS

Sunday, Nov 5, 3-5 pm Phoenix Community Team Kickoff event for league members.

Come learn about volunteer opportunities, advocacy topics and learn about Arizona for Abortion Access, endorsed and supported by the LWV of Arizona.

Guest speakers: Jodi Liggett, Julie Gunnigle and a Planned Parenthood representative.

Refreshments will be provided. All attendees must be registered to receive the exact location of the event. The major crossroads for the venue are 24th street and Camelback.

Registration required. You must log into the website before registering on the Events page. Bring a guest or prospective league member, but make sure you also register your guests.

Thursday, Nov 9 5-7 pm Scottsdale Community Team Social event -

Happy Hour at the VIG.

Registration required.

ADVOCACY

Arizona for Abortion Access Citizens Initiative

Lunch and Learn Training for petition signature gatherers. Choose from these two dates:

Thursday, Nov 2, 1-2 pm Please register in advance.

Thursday, Nov 9, 1-2 pm Please register in advance.

Additional opportunities to engage in the AAA Campaign:

1. Volunteers needed to serve as “Depots” and “Hubs” to manage distribution of petitions

2. Complete this short survey AAA Volunteer Survey
3. Circulator Training for league members collecting signatures (Training is recommended for all volunteers, including Depots and Hubs, and those who want to learn more about the petitions)
4. Please read the Arizona for Abortion Access Article

More Advocacy Events

Monday-Tuesday, Nov 13-14 (Starts at noon), Veterans Stand for Democracy Event.

LWV Arizona is partnering with Veterans for American Ideals. Please join us at the Veterans Stand for Democracy event Nov 13 and 14. Event is free to the public. Register here

Tuesday, Nov 14, 12-1 pm Alternatives to Community Safety: Restorative Justice – A community conversation with Leo Hylton presented by the LWVMP Advocacy Criminal Justice Issue team. Register here

Sunday, Dec 3, 3-4 pm Request to Speak Training. Register in advance here

VOTER SERVICES

Thursday, Nov. 16, 9 am - 2 pm Voter Registration Drive at CarringtonCollege

Carrington College (Mesa Campus) is hosting a voter registration drive for their students and community members in the area. There will be tabling booths at both campuses to maximize the opportunity for students and community members to register. The Main campus is at 1001 W. Southern Ave, Suite 130, Mesa, AZ 85210 and the second campus is close by at 1300 S. Country Club Dr. #2, Mesa, AZ 85210.

Please sign in to www.LWVMetroPhoenix.org then go to the Events calendar to volunteer. The campuses are close together so there is just one volunteer signup.

LWV METRO PHOENIX BOARD OF DIRECTORS

LWV Metro Phoenix Board of Directors

Officers
President and LWVAZ State Board President Elect: Pinny Sheoran
President Elect: Vacant
Secretary: Beth Ballmann
Treasurer, Finance and Development Committee Chair: Barbara Cricket Mitchell

Board of Directors
Advocacy Committee Chair: Leslie Hanson
Budget Committee Chair: Marcia Barry
Bylaws Committee Co-chairs: Jean Conway and Gitelle Seer
Communications Committee Chair: Connie Cornelius
Forums Committee Chair: Cindy Walsh
League Representative to State Board: Gitelle Seer
Membership Committee Chair: Alexis Lane
Nominations Committee Chair: Jean Conway
Voter Services Chair: Gretchen Bolerjack

Contact us at InfoLWVMP@gmail.com

I hope you have enjoyed reading this issue of Members Matter! As always, please feel free to reach out to me personally to share your feedback and League experiences. You can email me at infolwvmp@gmail.com or call 480.540.4934.
In League Service,
Pinny Sheoran, LWVMP President

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LWV Metro Phoenix, 3219 E Camelback Road, #187, Phoenix, AZ 86018 | 858.220.0655

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