1. Mark Your Calendar
2. Update on the Illinois State Assembly
3. Signup to help at our Bloomingdale Septemberfest Booth
4. Register Now: SCOTUS Punts on Social Media Censorship: What’s Next? (this is a big deal!)
5. Manage Your Inbox
6. The 411 on Voter Education
7. Get ready for the LWV Election 2024 Election Webinar Training Series
8. Save the Date! Join Us for the DuPage Countywide Elected Officials Forum!
9. Empowering the Next Generation of Civic Leaders
10. Delegate Needed for League of Women Voters Lake Michigan Region Annual Meeting
11. Support our Stampathon!
12. Opportunities!

• Tuesday, August 27th - SCOTUS Punts on Social Media Censorship: What’s Next?
• Thursday, August 29 from 6-8 PM Energize Leadership on ZOOM 
• Saturday, September 7 from 9-10 AM Energize Leadership breakout groups on ZOOM
• Saturday, September 7 - Bloomingdale Septemberfest 
• Tuesday, September 17 - Fall Kickoff at Pollyanna
• Thursday, October 3 - DuPage Countywide Elected Officials Forum

Update on the Illinois State Assembly
The LWVRB had a strong presence at the Illinois State Assembly this past Saturday. Many of our board members and other leaders attended in person, while others joined remotely. We gained valuable insights into the League's efforts to combat misinformation and disinformation, explored the League in Action app, and discussed initiatives like the League's postcard project and Smart Voter Data, which will guide our postcard outreach efforts.

I am incredibly proud to be part of our League. Our dedicated volunteer leaders consistently invest their time and energy to empower voters and safeguard democracy.

Barb Hochstadt, Co-President

Signup to help at our Bloomingdale Septemberfest Booth

The end-of-summer gathering is on Saturday, September 7. It’s a fun event with a parade, stage performances, carnival rides and games, food and craft vendors, and a beer tent.

Help us meet the public, share information about League events, voter services, and our non-partisan position. We’ll have a game and treats for kids, possibly election vocabulary bingo.

We will need two more volunteers for each shift from 8:30 for setup through 5:30 for cleanup, with each shift list lasting two hours and 15 minutes. So please register today to help: League of Women Voters of Roselle/Bloomingdale: Septemberfest 2024 (signupgenius.com)

Register Now: SCOTUS Punts on Social Media Censorship: What’s Next?

Tuesday, August 27, 7:00 pm

Does the First Amendment allow U.S. government officials to intervene and prevent the spread of misinformation and disinformation on social media platforms? The U.S. Supreme Court recently had an opportunity to rule on this question. Instead, they declined to issue decisions in two cases, punting them back to officials in Texas and Florida.

Jill Wine-Banks, the distinguished attorney and MSNBC Legal Analyst, will join us to speak about the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent action on social media censorship.

This program will not be recorded for later viewing—please join us to watch it live. Register to attend.

Manage Your Inbox!

We all get too much email! So, take a moment to Manage your subscriptions from the US LEAGUE. All their messages are great. We consider these options to be most important to people in Illinois.

• People Powered Fair Maps - Stay current on the League's redistricting efforts with People Powered Fair Maps™.

• Issues: Immigration Reform - Stay current on communications related to immigration reform and/or policies.

• Issues: Money in Politics - Stay tuned on issues related to money in politics, such as dark money, Super PACs, and campaign finance reform.

• Action Alerts - Sign up to receive all calls to action from the League, such as opportunities to contact representatives and/or sign advocacy petitions.

• Issues: Gun Safety - Stay up to date on all communications related to gun safety.

The 411 on Voter Education

Vote411 is an online resource provided by the League of Women Voters (LWV) that helps voters make informed decisions. This nonpartisan voter guide offers a range of tools and information, including:

• Candidate Information: Profiles and responses to questions from candidates running for various offices.

• Ballot Information: Details on ballot measures and propositions.

• Voting Resources: Guidance on how to register to vote, where to vote, and what to bring to the polls.

The goal of Vote411 is to ensure that voters have easy access to accurate and comprehensive information about the elections and voting process. Check it out on www.Vote411.org. 

Get ready for the LWV Election 2024 Webinar Training Series!
League members are invited to join our weekly, hour-long sessions on eight crucial election topics, with a special 90-minute session on Bystander Training & Voter Intimidation.

Thursday, Aug. 22, 5 pm: In-Person Registration & GOTV Events

Tuesday, Aug. 27, 1 pm: Media & Rapid Response Messaging

Thursday, Sept. 5, 1 pm: Social Media & Branding

Thursday, Sept. 12, 1 pm: Issues with Debates & Candidate Forums

Thursday, Sept. 19, 5 pm: Direct Voter Contact

Thursday, Oct. 3, 1 pm: Preparing for Post-Election

Thursday, Oct. 10, 1 pm (90 minutes): Bystander Training & Voter Intimidation

Register for some or all of the eight sessions here. 

Save the Date! Join Us for the DuPage Countywide Elected Officials Forum!

Don't miss the in-person forum on Thursday, October 3rd at the Wheaton City Council Chambers. This exciting event will be recorded and posted on League Websites. Be there for insightful discussions and important updates!

Empowering the Next Generation of Civic Leaders
LWVUS recently launched a national partnership with Girl Scouts USA (GSUSA) to help empower the next generation of civic leaders. Both LWV and Girl Scouts have a long history of empowering girls and women. From partnering with our local council to help Girl Scouts earn civics badges, to promoting voter engagement through their “Promote the Vote” national service project and VOTE411, there are many ways for our League to begin a relationship with our local Girl Scout council or troops. Leagues can learn more about this partnership and access collaboration guidance on the League Management Site.

Do you have experience working with the Girl Scouts? Would you be interested in investigating the possibilities for our League created by this new partnership? If so, please send an email to roberta.borrino@gmail.com.

Delegate Needed for League of Women Voters Lake Michigan Region Annual Meeting and Conference
The League of Women Voters of Roselle-Bloomingdale is a member of the League of Women Voters Lake Michigan Region (LWV LMR) inter-league organization (ILO). It is one of two watershed management-based Leagues in which we participate -- the League of Women Voters Upper Mississippi River Region is the other. In both instances, the ILO coordinates the work of Leagues on issues that cross state borders. 

The LWVLMR will hold its annual meeting and conference in Michigan in October. Details to follow. Would you like to serve as our delegate? Check out their July 2024 newsletter for an idea of what issues they are currently working on: https://mailchi.mp/e5b78070e7c7/lwv-upper-mississippi-river-region-newsletter-july-and-august-2024?

Support our Stampathon!  

Fill out this form to let us know if you can contribute stamps: The LWVRB is hosting a "Stamp-athon" (google.com) for our Get Out The Vote efforts in the Fall!  Stamps can be purchased in person at the Post Office or online at Sailboats Postcard Stamps | USPS.com. Postcard stamps cost $.56 each so your contribution will help a lot!  Please give your stamps to Barb Hochstadt or Roberta Borrino. If you have any questions, email barbrendall@sbcglobal.net. Special thanks to Laura Bennett, Kristin Borrino, Roberta Borrino, Patty Burns, Sue Coleman, Ashley Cook, Susan Dal Porto, Sue Harold, Barbara Hochstadt, Diana Hoke, Jean Milz, and Barbara Murray for supplying 480 stamps. We need a lot more so please sign up to share with us! 

Opportunities!

• Check out the LWVRB Proposed Voter Service Calendar for 2024. These dates are not always firm but you can get an idea of what's on the plate for 2024. If you are interested in helping plan any of these events, or to get more info, please email our Voter Service Director, Roberta Borrino at roberta.borrino@gmail.com.
• Check out the LWVIL Calendar of Events hosted by other Leagues in Illinois. Event Calendar — League of Women Voters of Illinois (lwvil.org).
• Take a look at these local volunteer needs, nonprofit jobs, in-kind donation requests, & events. Bookmark the Volunteer Portal - givingdupage.org/volunteer - and check back often for the latest opportunities!
• LWVRB members are always invited to attend our monthly board meetings. They are held the third Tuesday of the month. Email lwvrbmail@gmail.com for more information.

Our Vision:  We envision a democracy where every person has the desire, the right, the knowledge, and the confidence to participate.
Our Value:  We believe in the power of women to create a more perfect democracy.

The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan, political organization whose mission is to encourage informed and active participation in government, to increase understanding of major policy issues, and to influence public policy through education and advocacy.  In our 100-year history, the  League of Women Voters has never endorsed a political party or candidate for office. Membership in the League is open to anyone regardless of gender, race, or ethnic group. Thank you for supporting our work to defend democracy and empower voters and thanks for helping our local league GROW! Please share our newsletter with your friends.