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
August 5, 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 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.
|  | | Joy Brown
Pete Brown
Martha Page Burkholder
Maureen Clark
Carrie Dunham
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Patti Gardiner
Mary Gossick
Haley Keller
Susan Kinde
Susan Stein Kregar
Jennifer Marcus
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Judy McMullen
Shawn Nordell
Lucy Polter
Molly Rizzo
Cindy Secker
Marilyn Skinner
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| Would You Like To Be A Poll-Worker?
A Worthwhile Way to Spend a Day!
Interested in becoming a poll-worker for the upcoming November 5 General Election? These are full-day shifts, and you will be paid for your time. If interested, please go to the Pima County Elections website.
| 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 several upcoming events.
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These items are one-time opportunities and commitments:
Voter Registration Tables for Naturalization Ceremonies:
Friday, August 23 and September 13
(two events on each date at 10:00 am and 1:30 pm)
Evo A DeConcini Courthouse
405 W Congress St, 2nd Fl
Candidate Forum Events:
Pima County Board of Supervisors; Districts 2 and 4
August 17 at 2:00 pm: Murphy-Wilmot Library 320 S. Wilmot Rd.
Pima County Treasurer
August 24 at 1:30 pm: Valencia Library 202 W. Valencia Rd.
Pima County Recorder
August 24 at 3:00 pm: Valencia Library 202 W. Valencia Rd.
Pima County Board of Supervisors; District 1,3 and 5
August 31 at 10:30 am: Pima Community College Downtown Campus 1255 N Stone Ave (Amethyst Rm)
Pima County Sheriff
September 14 at 2:30 pm: YWCA Southern Arizona, 525 N. Bonita
There are ongoing opportunities as well:
| To check out any of these events and volunteer, please follow these steps:
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.
Thank you for your time and helping our League keep democracy going strong! | | The LWVGT Office
is closed for the summer.
The office will reopen on Tuesday, September 3.
If members wish to use the office
for meetings or other activities during the summer,
please schedule on the Events Calendar.
Important reminder!
Please remember to lock and firmly close the door, and then
pull on the door to be certain it is locked!
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Gun Violence Prevention Meeting
Monday. August 5
1 P.M.
| | | And speaking of Gun Violence and Gun Safety...
HELP US TAKE OUR GUN SAFETY POSITION TO THE LWVUS NATIONAL CONVENTION!
The time is right to expand the scope of the current LWVUS position on gun safety.
Will you join us? If interested, please contact Kathy Aros at kathyks1@aol.com.
| | Writer's Corp Training 2
Shelley Erickson & Fran McNeely
Monday, August 5
6:00 - 7:00 PM
Zoom
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Gun Safety Group Meeting
Tuesday, August 6
1 P.M.
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Governance Committee
Tuesday, August 6
4:30 - 5:00 PM
| | | | Voter Services Meeting
Wednesday, August 7
9:00 - 10:30 AM
LWVGT Conference Room
800 N Swan, Suite 126
Tucson
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LWVGT Board Meeting
Thursday, August 8
6:00 - 7:30 PM
via Zoom
| | | | Running and Winning High Committee Meeting
Friday, August 9,
10 a.m.
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Voter Services Volunteer
Meeting
(includes a discussion of Ready, Set Vote!)
Saturday, August 10
9:00 - 10 AM
Junior League
2099 E River Road
Tucson, AZ 85718
| | | | Voter Service Activity
De-escalation & Non-Escalation Program
Saturday, August 10
10 AM
Junior League
2099 E River Rd
Tucson, AZ 85718
This seminar is open to all League members, but registration is required and seating is limited.
De-escalation and non-escalation techniques are always helpful.
In these polarized times
they are essential!
Please take advantage of this great opportunity to learn how
to successfully navigate
difficult and challenging encounters.
To register, go to lwvtucson.org, log in and click on calendar August 10
| | | A planning meeting for 2025 National Day of Racial Healing
Saturday, August 10
League office, 800 N. Swan, Suite 126
1:30-3 p.m.. | LWVUS is offering informative webinars to help League members prepare for election season. All members are invited to watch live or recorded sessions. Slides and resource links will be made available following each webinar. For more information and to register, go to lwv.org/2024ElectionWebinars.
Sessions:
- Election 2024: Action Calendar - Thursday, August 15, 5 p.m.
- Election 2024: In-Person Registration& GOVT Events - Thursday, August 22, 5 p.m.
- Election 2024: Media and Rapid Response Messaging - Tuesday, August 27 1 p.m.
- Election 2024: Social Media and Branding - Thursday, September 5, 1 p.m.
- Election 2024: Issues with Debates and Candidate Forums - Thursday, September 12, 1p.m.
- Election 2024: Direct Voter Contact - Thursday, September 19, 5 p.m.
- Election 2024: Preparing for Post-Election - Thursday, October 3, 1 p.m.
- Election 2024:Bystander Training &Voter Intimidation - Thursday, October 10, 1 p.m.
| | Membership Committee Meeting
Monday, August 12
6 PM
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Technology Committee Meeting
Friday, August 16,
10 a.m.
Zoom meeting
| | | Pima County Board of Supervisors Candidate Forum
Saturday, August 17
2 p.m.
Murphy-Wilmot Library
320 S. Wilmot Rd.
| | Gun Violence Prevention Meeting
Monday, August 19
1 P.M.: Team meeting
1:30: Meeting with Representative Nancy Gutierrez
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LWVAZ BootCamps
An opportunity to learn more in-depth information on important League topics and tools
Board Operations and Fiduciary Responsibility
Monday, August 19
6:00 PM
2024 Ballot Propositions
Monday, August 26
6 p.m.
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Issues & Eggs Committee
Friday, August 23
3 p.m.
LWVGT Conference Room
| | | Pima County Candidate Forums
Saturday, August 24
Valencia Library: 202 W. Valencia Rd.
Pima County Treasurer at 2 p.m.
Pima County Recorder at 3 p.m.
| | SWAP MEET SOCIAL COMING IN SEPTEMBER
A WIN-WIN FOR EVERYONE!
Members only
Sunday, September 15
1 to 4 PM
How can you declutter your home and do something wonderful for other people at the same time? By sorting through your possessions and bringing your items to the LWVGT Swap Meet! Your household items will help others create a home of their own. Examples of items might include dishes, books, luggage, small appliances, and cooking utensils. Please note: we cannot accept clothing. The event will be held at the LWVGT Office, and any member can take home items.
The Membership and Youth Committees will recruit college students to participate and become members for only $10.
Please spread the word and stay tuned for more details! | |