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 16, 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.
Note: To access links in the This Week in Greater Tucson, members first must log onto the lwvtucson.org website.
| Sandra Byron
Sue Ellen Coltrin
Cheryl Beth Diamond
Richard Geist
Hope Kramek
Jeffrey Magadanz | Our League Heroes
What makes a hero? Someone who goes above and beyond for the greater good. What makes a LWVGT hero? Someone who goes above and beyond all the time for our League. Because their work is often behind the scenes, we don’t always know what our League Heroes do. Once a month, TWGT will feature one of these outstanding individuals to give you a snapshot of their important contributions. | Summer LWVGT Heroes
Sharin Manion and Pat Markey
Summer is vacation time, and that means fewer people to keep everything going. Although TWGT is issued less frequently during the summer, it's still very important to keep League members informed of all of the activities and events. That's especially true this year--a critical election year. We are so grateful that Sharin Manion and Pat Markey, who also help run the LWVGT Office, agreed to take over creating the summer issues of This Week in Greater Tucson. That is a lot of work! As Desk Volunteers, they were already familiar with what goes into creating the newsletter. But they volunteered to learn everything else about it. We appreciate their efforts to keep LWVGT moving forward during the slowest time of the year and making sure we all stay well informed. Kudos and thank you both. | | Securing The Ballot
County Recorders
Saturday, September 21
9 AM Doors Open
10 AM Panel Discussion
at
Junior League
2099 E River Rd.
| | BE AN INFORMED VOTER
Watch the videos of LWVGT Candidate Forums
| | 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.
Thank you for your time and helping our League keep democracy going strong! | These events are one-time opportunities and commitments:
Become a League 'Friend':
League members are paired with new members to introduce them to the many facets of the organization. Email Mary Elizabeth Pollard mebobpollard@msn.com for more information.
Voter Registration:
Looking for volunteers to be trained in Election Protection for the upcoming elections. Volunteers will work with other local organizations, learn best practices, and be able to advocate to ensure the voting rights of others are protected. Please email: president@lwvtucson.com for more details.
There are ongoing opportunities as well:
| THIS WEEK IN GREATER TUCSON | | Gun Violence Prevention
Listening Session and Meeting
Monday September16
1 P.M.
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LWVGT BootCamps
An opportunity to learn more in-depth information on League topics and tools
via Zoom
Monday, September 16
6 PM
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Pima County Candidate Forums
Pima County Board of Supervisors: District 2
Tuesday, September 17 at 5:30 PM
Eckstrom Columbus Library
4350 E. 22nd St.
|
Book Club
Wednesday, September 18
2 PM
Book to be discussed is
WINTER COUNTS
by David H.W. Weiden.
Via Zoom
For more information
| | | | Gender Equity Network
Wednesday, September 18
5 PM
At Youth On Their Own
2525 N. Country Club
Co-hosted event with the Women's Foundation for the State of Arizona.
This is a unique opportunity for community gathering and for individuals interested
in learning more about WFSA Priorities along with our community partners.
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Tour
Tucson Chinese Cultural Center
1288 West River Road, Tucson
Thursday, September 19
10 AM
Deadline to register Monday, September 16
Lunch will be provided
Limited to 20 attendees
For more information and to register
| | Running and Winning Committee Meeting
Friday, September 20
10 A.M.
Zoom
Running and Winning Facilitator Training
Friday, September 20
11 A.M.
| |
Website & Technology
Committee Meeting
Friday, September 20
10 AM
via Zoom
| | | Central AZ Water Conservation District
Board Debate
Saturday, September 21
2 - 4 P.M.
Arizona Corporation Commission Debate
Sunday, September 22
2 - 4 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.
Sessions:
| | LWVGT BootCamps
An opportunity to learn more in-depth information on League topics and tools
via Zoom
What is a League Position, a Resolution, and a Legislative Priority?
Monday, September 23
6 PM
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Running and Winning
High School Workshop
Tuesday, September 24
7 AM to 3:30 PM
Pueblo High School
| | | | Voter Services
Meeting
Wednesday, September 25
9 AM
LWVGT Conference Room
800 N Swan, Suite 126
Tucson
| | | | DEI Outreach Committee
Wednesday, September 25
Zoom Meeting
| Catalina Foothills Unified School District
Governing Board Forum
Thursday, September 26
5:30 P.M.
at
Junior League
2099 E. River Rd.
Pima County Board of Supervisors: District 5
Saturday, September 28 at 1:30 PM
Quincie Douglas Library
1585 E. 36th St.
| | LWVGT BootCamps
An opportunity to learn deeper information on League topics and tools
League and Social Media
Monday, September 30
7 P.M.
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Governance Committee
Tuesday, October 1
4:30 P.M.
Zoom Meeting
| | | | The DEI Book Discussion Group
Wednesday, October 3
6 P.M.
Book to be discussed is
"For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide"
by Shange Ntozake
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LWVGT Board Meeting
Friday, October 4
6 PM
via Zoom
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