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Date: 10/9/2025
Subject: Corrected Edition - This Week In Greater Tucson -October 6, 2025
From: Judith P Wood



Empowering voters and defending democracy in Southern Arizona since 1941.

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October 6, 2025
Corrected Edition


Thank you to the following members for donating to cover our office rent this week:
 
Month of October - Anonymous
 
There are still months, weeks and days available to help us reach our $10,000 goal.
To donate and help "Pay the Rent" click here: Pay the Rent


IN MEMORIUM 
 
 
Services for Phillip Scott Lukomski, 
husband of Susan Webb-Lukomski
will be held 
Friday, October 10
4pm - 6:30pm
Udall Park, Ramada #3

It's "Democracy Bingo" Time!
 
How to play:
- Get a bingo card: print from the website or get one at the office
- Complete a bingo
- Enter with a social media post or at our November member drawing
- You could win a $25 gift card! 
 
For more details, visit:
 
Help us spread democracy by sharing this fun bingo card with your family and friends!

Forum Prop 417 Tucson City Plan 20205
Vote Informed on Proposition 417
The League of Women Voters of Greater Tucson is holding a forum about Plan Tucson 2025, which will be on the November ballot. Come and participate in this informative discussion with the  Tucson City staff.  For more information and to prepare for the discussion,
visit the Plan Tucson 2025 website.
 

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Criminal Justice Community Forum
Panel with LWVGT President, Betsy B.
Saturday, October 11
1 PM
YWCA Southern Arizona

LWVGT Founders Day Luncheon
Friday, October 31
Noon
 
Plan on joining fellow LWVGT members to celebrate the founding of our league at a special lunch. Cost is $35 per person for lunch, tea or coffee. Additional beverages may be purchased individually. Please register by October 10 to meet our minimum of 30 members (maximum 40).


 

LWVGT is an all volunteer organization.  

Join us as we work together to strengthen our democracy! 



Upcoming One-Time Volunteer Opportunities:

Visit our one-time Volunteering Opportunities page to check the complete list and to sign up. 
Members must first log in to the lwvtucson.org website for this link to work.
For more information about one of the opportunities, click the three dots to the right of the event.
For more information about all of the events, click 'Expand All' at the upper left.
  • Voter Registration at Naturalization Ceremonies, Evo A DeConcini Courthouse
    • Friday, October 10: 10 AM - Noon, 1:30 - 3:30 PM
    • Friday, October 24: 10 AM - Noon, 1:30 - 3:30 PM


Additional Volunteer Opportunities:

To check out all volunteer opportunities: click Volunteer Opportunities.
This page provides information about one-time opportunities and ongoing opportunities, such as:

  • Volunteers to plan Annual Legislative Breakfast on November 21, Friday
    Chance to dialogue with state legislators concerning issues for nest legislative session

  • Join the Public Program Committee

  • Join the Membership Committee to plan LWVGT Social Event for members. 

  • Join the  Events and Fundraising Committee

  • Be a Friend to a New Member.

  • Public Relations Volunteer, to share our events and press releases by posting to community calendars and sending to news outlets.

  • GOOD & WELLNESS efforts (2 - 4 hours per month). It involves getting information about life events of import regarding our LWVGT members along with people in our community.

All events are visible on our LWVGT calendar.

Policy Positions
Review LWVGT Policy Positions
Monday, October 6


DEI Committee
Meeting
Wednesday, October 8
6 PM
Zoom

Public Programs
Committee Meeting
Thursday, October 9
3:30 PM
Zoom

Office Hours with the LWVGT Leadership

  Thursday, October 9 
5 PM
 
For LWVGT members-if you have questions, thoughts or concerns about your LWVGT membership, please feel free to drop in on our weekly Zoom Office Hours. Members of the board will be on hand to answer your questions. 

LWVGT Board Meeting 
Saturday, October 11
8:30 AM
In Person & Zoom

All events are visible on our LWVGT calendar.
The Following Events Are Happening In The Next Week

 
Eastside Unit
Tuesday, October 14
10:00 AM
Aging 101
Elizabeth Reeves
Pima Council on Aging
In Person
 Eastside Unit - 10/14/2025 


Voter Services Meeting
Tuesday, October 14
12 PM
 

 
Democracy Update
Impact of Tariffs on Arizona Farmers and Ranchers
Wednesday, October 15
5 PM
 
The Public Program Committee is excited to share a new program called Democracy Update.
These 15- 20 minute programs, offered periodically in Zoom, will address current issues, and provide
updates, insights, and information of interest to our members.
 


The following events and information come from the League of Women Voters United States and the League of Women Voters of Arizona organizations.

To register for an event, please select the event on our LWVGT calendar.


  • Calling for Democracy -  Community Phone Bank training and actions
  • Calling for Democracy -  Community Phone Bank training and actions
                  Saturday, October 14 - 6:30 PM to 8:30 
                   Registration Required:
     Calling for Democracy - October 14, 2025
  •  Building Coalitions to Amplify Actions

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Look Here First For Your Election Information

VOTE411 is a website of the League of Women Voters for users to find current information about upcoming elections based on their voting address, including candidate statements and descriptions of ballot measures.
ReadySetVoteTucson is a website of the League of Women Voters of Greater Tucson to provide current local information about upcoming elections. "Everyone is busy. Voting is complicated. We can help." It includes links to candidate debates and forums and a wealth of information to help you answer your voting questions.


How to Contact Your LWVGT Board

Do you have a thought, concern, or questions your would like to convey to the LWVGT Board?  If so, please complete the LWVGT Feedback form to submit your communication to the LWVGT Board.
 
 
View Past LWVGT Board Meetings
 
All LWVGT Board meetings are recorded on YouTube and available for viewing within a few days of the meeting.  These YouTube recordings may be found by logging onto the https://lwvtucson.org/ website as a member; click the Members tab; select Video Recordings 2025; select YouTube recording of the meeting you wish to view.


Phone:

520-327-7652

Email:

president@lwvtucson.com

Website:

www.lwvtucson.org