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Date: 9/23/2024
Subject: This Week in Greater Tucson - September 23, 2024
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 23, 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.  
 
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. 
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:
 
Become a League Friend:
 
 League "Friends" are current members who 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: 
 
We need 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

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Redistricting  

The Mayor/Council Redistricting Advisory Committee continues to meet and are not recommending redistricting changes for this cycle. However, they have scheduled additional meetings to continue to discuss "rough proportionality".   

The following is the current schedule.

  

Monday, September 23, 5:00 pm,    Mayor/Council Chambers

 Monday, September 30, 5:00 pm,    Mayor/Council Chambers 

       Monday, October 7, 5:00 pm,           Mayor/Council Chambers

 

If you are concerned about the possibility of the boundaries of your neighborhoods being shifted, we encourage you to attend these meetings. 
Bootcamp
LWVAZ BootCamps
An opportunity to learn more in-depth information on League topics and tools
via Zoom
 
This Week's Topic:
    
What is a League Position, a Resolution, and a Legislative Priority?
Monday,  September 23
6 PM
 
Running and Winning
High School Workshop
Tuesday, September 24
7 AM to 3:30 PM
Pueblo High School
Voter Service
Voter Services
Meeting
Wednesday, September 25
9 AM
 
CANCELLED
 
 
 
DEI Outreach Committee
Wednesday, September 25
1:30 PM
via Zoom
 
 
DEI Planning Meeting
Wednesday, September 25
6 P.M.
 
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
1:30 PM 
at
Quincie Douglas Library
1585 E. 36th St.
 
THIS WEEK IN LWVUS
LWVUS_WebinarSeries_Election2024
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:
TO PLAN AHEAD
LWVGT
Bootcamp
LWVAZ BootCamps
An opportunity to learn more in-depth information about League topics and tools
 
Next Week:
 
League and Social Media
Monday, September 30
7 P.M.
 
 
Governance Committee
Tuesday, October 1
4:30 P.M.
via Zoom
Governance Com

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
 
via Zoom
 
LWVGT Board Meeting 
Friday, October 4
6 PM
via Zoom
 
 
Gun Violence Prevention Listening Session
Monday, October 7
1 P.M.
 
Listening session with Nicola Hartmann, Sister José Women's Center.
Team meeting follows presentation.
Bootcamp
LWVAZ Boot Camps
An opportunity to learn more in-depth information on League topics and tools
 
Coming Up Soon...
 
League Advocacy
Monday, October 7
6 P.M.
 
 
 
 
DEI Committee Meeting
Wednesday, October 9
6 PM
via Zoom
 
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