The  LWVUS Board of Directors voted unanimously Tuesday, January 10th, for the League to participate officially in the DC March. 

The Board felt it was important they take the time to confirm that this peaceful protest is in line with the League’s principles. They know this event will bring together many organizations with a variety of priorities and messages for the incoming administration, not all of which they will agree with. But as women and defenders of our democracy, there is more that unites us than divides us.

This is an opportunity for the League to make our voice heard on our priorities. We march for voting rights. We march to reform money in politics. We march for health care. We march for the environment.

This decision also pertains to state and local Leagues interested in participating in sister marches. LWVSF members, if you had already planned to march you can now do so proudly wearing your LWVSF buttons.

When: Saturday, January 21st at 4:30 PM
Where: We will be meeting at 4:30 PM at the Civic Center Plaza corner of Polk and McAllister.
RSVP and more info: email jenny.jiaxin.tse@gmail.com

• 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.

Who knew we had so many regional agencies?  Their decisions affect all of us so if you would like to keep track of one or more of them online, please contact our LWVSF representative to LWV Bay Area, Heather Sterner at thesterners@sbcglobal.net.



The League of Women Voters San Francisco has a number of exciting upcoming volunteer opportunities! Please email lwvsf@lwvsf.org if you are interested in helping out with any of the following:

MEMBERSHIP VOLUNTEERS

The Membership Committee is looking for year-round volunteers to help create cutting-edge member events and to 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.

The Communications Committee has its hands in all aspects of our organization. From spreading 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, which goes out to over 600 individuals in our Community.
• 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.

Are you an organizing wizard? Do you love making things more efficient and streamlined? Then our Program Manager 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.