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Participate in our "Happy Birthday Susan" Fundraiser this February
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In honor of the birthday of Susan B. Anthony, a pioneer and advocate for Women's Suffrage and equal and fair voting rights, the League of Women Voters of San Francisco is raising support for the continuation of our work and to honor Susan B. Anthony's legacy.
The League is one of very few groups working in a non partisan way to engage citizens, reduce participation gaps, and help people claim their voice in democracy. Because all of the League's projects are ongoing and have been a staple of San Francisco's community since 1920, thousands of local residents depend on our educational and advocacy programs.
To celebrate Susan B. Anthony's February 15th birthday and her involvement in passing the 19th Amendment, the campaign will run for 19 days and we hope to raise $10,000 to further our commitment of increasing public understanding of major public policy issue through research and education.
Donate today and note in your donation "Happy Birthday Susan"!
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On January 28th, the League held the 2017 Program Planning Meeting. The meeting was an opportunity for League members to make their voice heard by discussing where the League should focus its energy for the next two years. Through the program planning process, League members decided on the following areas of focus: Sunshine Ordinance, Money in Politics, and Civics Education.
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The League of Women Voters of San Francisco is recruiting for our board!
We are currently looking to fill the board position of Gala Co Chair. Find out more by visiting our website.
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The League of Women Voters San Francisco has a number of exciting ongoing volunteer opportunities! Please email lwvsf@lwvsf.org if you are interested in helping out with any of the following:
Administrative and Operations Volunteer
Are you an organizing wizard? Do you love making things more efficient and streamlined? Then our Board would love your help! Help prepare our member outreach mailings, and keep the League headquarters organized by filing documents, shredding confidential material, and much more. Contact lwvsf@lwvsf.org for more information.
Events and Membership Outreach Volunteers
Create cutting-edge member events and provide members with meaningful ways to contribute to our community.
- Organize membership events, from Happy Hours to Forums—and we’re open to your suggestions!
- Help organize Membership Drives in different parts of our community.
- Outreach to members to inform them of expiring memberships and urge them to renew.
- Help build our Mentorship Program.
Email membership@lwvsf.org for more information.
Regional Government Agency Observers
Attend online or in person regional government agencies and provide a brief summary any important decisions or actions could then be forwarded to the League of Women Voters of the Bay Area. Agencies available to monitor:
- BCDC, the Bay Conservation and Development Commission charged with protecting the Bay;
- MTC, the Metropolitan Transportation Commission which deals with transportation planning for the nine-county Bay Area;
- RWQCB, the Regional Water Quality Control Board which could be very interesting during our drought;
- WETA, SF Bay Water Emergency Transit Authority which deals with ferry services;
- the Bay Area Economic Council Institute which deals with our region's economic climate.
For more information, please contact our LWVSF representative to LWV Bay Area, Heather Sterner at thesterners@sbcglobal.net.
Marketing and Communications Volunteers
Help us spread the word about upcoming events to producing articles for the website, the committee is always busy and ready for new volunteers like you.
- Help produce our monthly newsletter
- Write non-partisan articles for our website, helping our members stay educated and informed.
- Help manage our social media network, including on Facebook and Twitter.
- Update our website with content produced by our different committees and Board members.
Email communications@lwvsf.org for more information.
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Are you interested in getting more involved in local issues? Want to meet people who share your concerns about protecting voting rights? Then spend International Women's Day with the League of Women Voters of San Francisco at our FREE happy hour. Members and non-members are welcome, so invite your friends!
When: March 8, 6:00-8:00 PM
Where: Tonic SF
2360 Polk Street
More info here.
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Support LWVSF as you start holiday shopping! When you shop at smile.amazon.com, you'll find the exact same prices, selection, and convenience as regular Amazon.com, with the added bonus that Amazon will donate a portion of the purchase price to LWVSF. Click here for more information.
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Welcome new members!
Since November 8th, we've received over 35 enthusiastic members. We hope you continue your activism by joining us at our upcoming events and committee meetings.
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Last Fall our League partnered with Glide Memorial Church, a long-standing advocate and refuge for people living in the Tenderloin, to register people to vote in the month prior to the November 2016 election. League members visited Glide to register voters during breakfast and after church services. Many of the folks registered were homeless. People without a permanent address are able to register to vote by listing the cross streets where they hang out most often.
Several months ago the LWVSF received a letter along with a very generous donation. It was a remarkable and moving letter that we want to share with you, you can read it here.
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Your gifts are a vital source of support for the League. Act today to create a more vibrant, inclusive, and effective San Francisco democracy. Every dollar goes to support San Francisco League activities.
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We appreciate your time and support! Consider joining us for an event mentioned above as well as contributing to the League at lwvsf.org.
Sincerely,
League of Women Voters of San Francisco
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