The League of Women Voters, a nonpartisan political organization, encourages the informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy. |
THIS WEEK IN GREATER TUCSON
June 10, 2024
What is This Week in Greater Tucson? This Week in Greater Tucson (TWGT) will arrive in your inbox on most Monday mornings providing a quick overview of what is happening in the LWVGT in the coming week, the links for more information, and the links to the virtual meetings. It will also provide information on events that may be of interest happening within the State of AZ and LWVUS.
If you have content you wish to share with This Week in Greater Tucson, please complete the TWGT Form . To access the site, first you must log in as a member. Please note: the deadline for submissions is Noon the Saturday before Monday's email.
During the summer TWGT will be published on Mondays, June 24, July 8, July 22, August 5, and August 19.
Note: To access links in the This Week in Greater Tucson, members first must log onto the lwvtucson.org website.
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Charles Collins
Charlese Collins
Rosalie Collins
Wiley Cornell
Richard Marschner
Nancy Murphy
| Karin Norton
Reta Oznick
Alison Sullivan
Julia Waterfall-Kanter
Patricia Woodburry Kuvik
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Ballot Propositions
Analysis Team
The League of Women Voters uses its positions to determine if it can support or reject ballot issues. This takes careful work by LWV members. This year there will be many issues on the Arizona November ballot and many eyes are needed to do the League work. Training will be provided. Can you help?
| LWVGT is an all volunteer organization.
Come meet new members, greet old friends,
and work together to strengthen our democracy!
Volunteer opportunities are now open for upcoming events and ongoing activities.
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There are one time and ongoing opportunities:
- Voter Registration Tables
- Watermark at Continental Ranch
- La Posada - Green Valley
- Arroyo Gardens
- Cascades of Tucson
- Tabling Juneteenth Festival
- Cochise County District 2 Board of Supervisors Candidate Forum
- Election Protection Volunteers
- Library Liaisons
| To check it out and volunteer do the following:
1. Login to the website
2. Find 'Get Involved' on the menu
3. Click on 'Volunteer'
For more information on volunteering for one of the events on the right side of the page, click on 'Volunteering.'
To view specific dates and times for each opportunity, click on the 'View More' arrow on the left side.
| | Pima County Library
presents
Election Ready:
Your Basic Guide to Getting Involved in Democracy
Saturday, June 15
10 AM
Online event
| | The LWVGT Office
is closed for the summer.
The office will reopen, Tuesday, September 3.
If members wish to use the office
for meetings or other activities during the summer,
please schedule on the Events Calendar.
| | LWVGT BootCamps
An opportunity to learn deeper information on League topics and tools
Club Express - Basic website modules such as Profile, Calendar, Member Toolbox
Two opportunities:
Club Express Q & A - Need help with a specific issue
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LWVGT Board Meeting
Thursday, June 13
4 PM
via Zoom
For more information
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Gun Violence Prevention Meeting
with Anna Harper of Emerge
Monday, June 17
1 PM
Zoom
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Pima County Attorney and Sheriff Candidate Forum
Monday, June 17
6 PM
Donna Liggins Recreation Center
2160 N 6th Ave
Tucson
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Voter Service Meeting
Monday, June 24
1 PM
LWVGT Conference Room
800 N Swan, Suite 126
Tucson | | | Cochise County Candidate Forum
District 2 Board of Supervisors
Tuesday, June 25
6 PM
Premiere Alliances Bisbee Campus
1556 S Naco Highway
Bisbee, AZ
| Town of Marana Council Election Candidate Forum
Thursday, June 27
5:30 PM
The Highlands at Dove Mountain
4949 W Heritage Club Blvd.
Marana | |
Board Reports
Due
Thursday, July 4
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Gun Violence Prevention Meeting
With Victoria Steele
Monday, July 8
1 PM
Zoom
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Communications Committee
Meeting
Monday, July 8
5 PM
For more information
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LWVGT Board Meeting
Thursday, July 11
4 PM
Zoom
For more information
| | | | 2025 National Day of Racial Healing
Planning Meeting
Saturday, July 13
11 AM
LWVGT Office
800 N. Swan, Suite 126, Tucson
| | | | SWAP MEET SOCAL COMING IN SEPTEMBER!
Members only
Sunday, September 15
1 to 4 PM
Feel good by sorting through and cleaning out your home, so that others can have household items to help create a home of their own. Examples of items might include dishes, books, luggage, small appliances, and cooking utensils. (Clothing will not be accepted.) The event will be held at the office and any member can take home items.
The Membership and Youth Committees are aiming to recruit college students to participate and become members for only $10.
Please spread the word and look for future details coming soon. | |