Emailing - League of Women Voters of Greater Tucson

Date: 9/2/2024
Subject: This Week in Greater Tucson
From: League of Women Voters of Greater Tucson

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

September 2, 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.

Normal weekly publication will begin today.

Note: To access links in the This Week in Greater Tucson, members first must log onto the lwvtucson.org website.

The League Office open again. Happy Fall!

Monday - Friday
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

(Closed for Labor Day, Monday September 2)

Get your

LWVGT T-Shirts to show your support for the upcoming election.

You can look cool and be a walking advertisement for the importance of voting!

Sizes available - S, M, L, XL

Cost - donation of $20.

Deadline to order Sunday, September 15

To place your order for LWVGT T-Shirts click

LWV GT T-Shirt

Consider purchasing more than 1 and donating it to another member.

You will notified when the T-shirts are ready to be picked up at the LWVGT Office.

If you have any questions, please email treasurer@lwvtucson.com

BE AN INFORMED VOTER

Watch the videos of LWVGT Candidate Forums

Pima County Board of Supervisors - District 4

Pima County Treasurer

Ballot Proposition Presentations

If your group, club, organization, or community would like a presentation on the propositions that will appear on the November ballot, please send an email to Teresa Jenkins at programs@lwvtucson.com and include the date, time and location of your event. The League of Women Voters of Greater Tucson will provide a balanced explanation based on research on the supporting and opposing arguments for each initiative.

We anticipate a lot of requests, so please contact us as soon as possible if you would like a presentation.

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.

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 left 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.

If you have any questions, please email web@lwvtucson.com

Thank you for your time and helping our League keep democracy going strong!

These events are one-time opportunities and commitments:

To Volunteer for Opportunities

Voter Registration:

Table at LWVGT Public Forum Event on
"Truth About Everything Else: Misinformation Program"
Saturday, September 14 at 10:30 AM - 12 PM
Pima County Public Library, Murphy - Wilmot Branch
530 N. Wilmot Rd.

There are ongoing opportunities as well:

Contacting Candidates for VOTE411
Email vote411@lwvtucson.com

THIS WEEK IN GREATER TUCSON

Eastside Unit Lunch and Planning

Tuesday, September 3

10 AM

Gusto Osteria Italian Restaurant

7153 E. Tanque Verde Rd.

For More Information

Thursday, September 5

8:30 AM

YWCA

525 N. Bonita Ave.

Tucson

For More Information and To Register

Board Reports

Due

Thursday, September 5

Email secretary@lwvtucson.com

Voter Registration Training

Thursday, September 5

4 - 5:30 PM

Zoom

For More Information and To Register

For More Information and To Register

This event will be held twice, facilitated by Victor Bowleg and Jason R. Jurjevich.
Registration is required.

Saturday, September 7

10:30 AM

Valencia Library

202 W. Valencia Rd.

For More Information and To Register

Thursday, September 12

6:30 - 8 PM

Woods Memorial Library

3455 N. First Ave.

For More Information and To Register

2025 National Day of Racial Healing

Planning Committee Meeting

Saturday, September 7

1:30 PM

League office

800 N. Swan, Suite 126

For More Information

THIS WEEK IN LWVUS

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.

Sessions:

Election 2024: Social Media and Branding
Thursday, September 5, 1 PM For More Information and To Register
Election 2024: Issues with Debates and Candidate Forums
Thursday, September 12, 1 PM For More Information and To Register
Election 2024: Direct Voter Contact
Thursday, September 19, 5 PM For More Information and To Register
Election 2024: Preparing for Post-Election
Thursday, October 3, 1 PM For More Information and To Register
Election 2024: Bystander Training &Voter Intimidation
Thursday, October 10, 1 PM For More Information and To Register

TO PLAN AHEAD

LWVGT

BootCamps

An opportunity to learn more in-depth information on League topics and tools

via Zoom

League Funding

Monday, September 9

6 PM

For More Information and To Register

Vote411: LWV Digital Voter Guide @ vote411.org

Monday, September 16

6 PM

For More Information and To Register

DEI Committee Meeting

Wednesday, September 11

6 PM

via Zoom

For More Information

Voter Services Meeting

Wednesday, September 11

9 AM

LWVGT Conference Room

800 N. Swan Rd., Suite 126

For More Information

LWVGT Board Meeting

Thursday, September 12

6 - 7:30 PM

via Zoom

For More Information

email secretary@lwvtucson.com

Issues & Eggs Committee

Friday, September 13

3:30 - 5:30 PM

LWVGT Conference Room

800 N. Swan Rd., Suite 126

For More Information

Email issuesandeggs@lwvtucson.com

The Truth About Eveything Else:

Misinformation Program

Sponsored by LWVGT & Murphy-Wilmot Library

Saturday, September 14

10:30 AM

Murphy-Wilmot Library

530 N. Wilmont Rd.

For More Information and To Register

SWAP MEET SOCIAL COMING IN SEPTEMBER

A WIN-WIN FOR EVERYONE!

Members only

Sunday, September 15

1 - 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.

If you would like to help plan this event please email membership@lwvtucson.com

Please spread the word and stay tuned for more details!