THE LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS IS A NONPARTISAN, GRASSROOTS NONPROFIT

DEDICATED TO EMPOWERING EVERYONE TO FULLY PARTICIPATE IN OUR DEMOCRACY.

Thank you for your generous support of our 2024 Giving Tuesday Campaign. Given the success of our fundraising effort, we can now upgrade our audio/visual equipment.

Up until now, the LWVUS has not had a position on the Federal Judiciary.

At the LWVUS 2024 Convention, delegates voted to proceed with a study on the federal judiciary. The study's purpose includes, but is not limited to, addressing concerns and clarifying judicial accountability, transparency, independence, and ethics. The scope addresses the Supreme Court as well as the other Article III federal courts.

As a LWVSRQ member, you will have the opportunity to contribute to this study and ultimately to the position that the LWVUS adopts!

You will be alerted as more information is available and dates are announced for the following events:

NATIONAL TOWN HALL ON THE FEDERAL JUDICIARY

Hear from leading experts on this work, pose questions, and get information about the federal judiciary.

LWVSRQ MEETING TO ARRIVE AT CONSENSUS ON LWVUS' RESEARCH BASED QUESTIONS.

To participate you will need to be a member!

JOIN TODAY

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 new website for our League. Due to circumstances beyond our control, our anticipated completion date has been delayed. Please be patient while we work out the kinks!

LWVSRQ IN THE NEWS

WLSR Radio Spotights our YVote Contest

"YVote contest aims to inspire young people"

On December 20th Jill Lewis-Spector, LWVSRQ Education Action Team Leader, was interviewed by Johannes Werner on WLSR Radio. The segment featured our YVote Contest winning video and explored why the League is so focused on engaging younger voters. Read more...

YVOTE WINNERS ANNOUNCED

at Sarasota County School Board meeting

2 D Artwork Winners:

1st Place -

“Your Vote, Your Voice"

China Ott

Riverview High School

2nd Place -

"Votes Are Red & Blue"

Ava Parsons

Riverview High School

3rd Place -

"Your Vote is Your Voice"

Ethan Webster

Suncoast Polytechnical High School

Essay Winners:

1st Place - “The Right to Vote” Kevin Solis, Suncoast Polytechnical High School

2nd Place - "Your Voice Speaks Volumes” Amari Lopez, Sarasota Military Academy

3rd Place - "My Vote is on the Women of Change” Marisa Von Bender, Booker High School

LWVSRQ LEADERSHIP

Four Sessions: 9:30 AM to Noon

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

Gulf Coast Community Foundation Offices

Sarasota and Venice

This four-part interactive workshop will give you the "League knowledge" needed to become a more effective member, chair a committee or step into a leadership role. This is also a great opportunity to meet like-minded members and the dynamic leaders of our chapter... past, present and future.

For more information or to register contact Rhonda Peters. Space is limited!

WE NEED YOUR VOICE!

CONSIDER SERVING ON OUR BOARD

Are you a newer member eager to bring fresh energy to our Board?

Are you a veteran volunteer with valuable wisdom to contribute to our Board?

Are you a younger member or member of color with ideas for building our future?

We are building the leadership for the next two years and we need YOU!

WE NEED YOUR VOICE!

Please apply to become part of the 2025-2027 Board.

Kathy McEachran, Chair

Nominating Committee

kathmceachran@gmail.com

941-504-5973

LWVUS MEMBERSHIP TRANSITION

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

MOVING FORWARD

JOIN US FOR OUR ANNUAL PLANNING MEETING

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

Gulf Gate Library 7112 Curtiss Ave, Sarasota Florida

LET'S START THE NEW YEAR OFF WITH A BANG!

Learn how you can support the League's 2025 Program Priorities and bold Strategic Plan
Provide input on which issues you believe our League should focus
Find out where your expertise and talents are most needed

Non-member guests are welcome! Light refreshments will be served. Registration required.

COFFEE AND CONVERSATION

A way for our members to catch up on latest League news and get to know one another. Please join us! For more information contact Vilia Johnson.

NORTH/CENTRAL COUNTY

Coffee and Conversation

Tuesday, January 28th at 9:00am

To find out more and/or to register

SOUTH COUNTY

Lunch and Conversation

Tuesday, January 21st at 12:00 noon

To find out more and/or to register

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

7112 Curtiss Ave. Sarasota, FL

Facebook Live

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.

EVENTS RECAP

2024 HOLIDAY LUNCHEON

“We hold our positions based on our principals, regardless of whether or not either political party supports us.”

- Dianna Wynn, President LWVUS

Our 2024 Holiday Luncheon exceeded expectations in every way. Attendees filled the room, enjoying comaraderie, delicious food and Diana's inspiring message. Thank you to our events committee, headed by Elena Vizvary. You keep raising the bar!