THE LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS IS A NONPARTISAN, GRASSROOTS NONPROFIT

DEDICATED TO EMPOWERING EVERYONE TO FULLY PARTICIPATE IN OUR DEMOCRACY.

DECEMBER 3, 2024 IS GIVING TUESDAY

The League broke all records this year! Record number of candidate forums! Record attendance at our live events! Thousands more reached through YouTube streaming!

Our biggest challenge? OUTDATED AUDIO VIDEO EQUIPMENT.

For the League, 2025 will be a year of EDUCATION, OUTREACH and COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT.

Your gift will help us upgrade our equipment so we can continue to

EMPOWER VOTERS AND DEFEND DEMOCRACY.

NEW WEBSITE COMING SOON!

Since last April, when we received a capacity building grant from the Community Foundation of Sarasota County Walter Haskins Fund, we have been busy creating a great new website for our League. We will need a few days to test it before the curtain goes up. Please be patient. We guarantee it will merit a standing ovation!

LWVSRQ IN THE NEWS

POST-ELECTION REFLECTION:

Can a house divided against itself stand?

Our own Vilia Johnson fields Renèe James Gilmore's tough questions on "Empowering Voices" ABC Channel 7 interview the day after the election.

Watch

REGISTRATION OPEN

Annual League Leadership Series

Four Sessions: 9:30 AM to Noon

Wednesdays: Feb 5th & 19th and March 5th & 19th

This four-part interactive workshop gives you the "League knowledge" to become a more effective member, chair a committee or step into a leadership role.

Topics covered:

League overview, history and impact on issues
Meet the presidents: US, FL and Sarasota
Florida League and Sarasota Chapter priorities
Sarasota elected officials and advocacy
Voter education tools, actions and services
Taking on community issues
Community outreach

Get to know League leaders and other like-minded members.

Interested? Contact Rhonda Peters.

CONSIDER SERVING ON OUR BOARD

The Nominating Committee is seeking members who are ready to get more involved and have the time and energy needed to assume a League leadership position. We know our members are capable, intelligent women and men who have much to offer. We need your expertise, special skills, talents and enthusiasm to help guide the League forward.

Short on League “know how”? There’s an easy fix! Sign up for our Empowerment Program. Not sure if you’re ready for a board position? Join one of our Action Teams or Committees.

We will be electing new board members at our April Annual Meeting. Nominate yourself or someone you know.

Kathy McEachran, Chair

Nominating Committee

kathmceaachran@gmail.com

941-504-5973

Membership Alert!

Big Changes You Should Know About

The LWV US is switching to a new membership portal for all local Leagues. This will greatly impact how your membership is renewed. This change will occur with your March 2025 renewal. Our website, lwvsrq.org, will not be affected by this change.

In January you will receive an email from LWV US asking you to log into their new nationwide membership portal. Beginning Feb 1, 2025 all new and renewing memberships will be processed through this centralized system managed by LWV US. You will receive a reminder from LWV US when it is time to renew your membership. For most members, your next renewal date is March 31, 2025. Learn more...

UPCOMING EVENTS

HURRY! ONLY A FEW SEATS AVAILABLE!

THE LEAGUE'S ROLE IN ADVANCING DEMOCRACY

Since it’s founding in 1920, the League of Women Voters has played an instrumental role in advancing democracy in our nation. In its second century, the League remains dedicated to the work of empowering voters and defending democracy. LWVUS President Dianna Wynn will discuss needed election reforms such as abolishment of the electoral college, the importance of the League’s nonpartisan voice in turbulent political times, and the essential role of grassroots activists.

"MOVING FORWARD"

Saturday, January 18th. 10:15 - 11:45am.

Gulf Gate Library 7112 Curtiss Ave, Sarasota Florida

Learn how you can support the League's 2025 Program Priorities and bold Strategic Plan. Non-member guests are welcome! Come and meet other League members! Join us for light refreshments! Registration required.

SARASOTA BAY ESTUARY PROGRAM

Wednesday, January 29, 2025, 5:30 PM until 6:30 PM

Gulf Gate Library 7112 Curtiss Avenue Sarasota, Florida

The Sarasota Bay Estuary Program is a cooperative partnership among communities, researchers, and governments that strives to improve the health of Sarasota Bay. Christine Quigley, their Public Outreach Specialist, will describe how they work with their partners to improve the science of bay management, restore wildlife habitats, and increase community engagement.

Registration not required.