Pink-a-Palooza Fall Kickoff Party - A SUCCESS!
Pink-A-Palooza: Congratulations to Shefali, Mary Ann, Susan, and the rest of the committee for a fantastic fall fundraiser. Thank you to Jill for creating and donating the PINK shirts for the Board!
Pink-a-Palooza was the definition of a successful event. It brought us together. It was fun. It made us think. It helped us meet new people. It made money we can use to support our programs. The pictures were epic!
Many thanks to everyone who came, donated, and supported in other ways not already mentioned. Thank you!
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Register to Write GOTV Postcards to Voters in our Area
Thanks to the success of the "Campaign to Safeguard Democracy," the LWVIL has supplied 1,000 Get Out the Vote postcards for us to mail to voters in our area.
We are calling on all members and friends, to join us for one of our postcard-writing parties. They are FUN! We will write a personalized note encouraging the recipient to use the QR Code to learn about the candidates, and most importantly, to VOTE on November 5th! And we will hand-address each card.
RSVP using this form: https://forms.gle/75Fsn9Lpvrqcaams6 and let us know you are coming and when! BYO a beverage and snack of your choice. Bring a sheet of postcard stamps if you'd like to help even more! ![](https://mcusercontent.com/f0c4e00b4220a081fe1361955/images/e415f92b-2426-ccd9-ec9c-c396f3c13569.png)
- Monday, Sept. 30 from 5-7 pm at Joan Richards' home (54 Chelsea St, Bloomingdale). More snacks!
- Saturday, Oct. 19 from 9-11 am at Panera Bread (370-420 W Army Trail Rd, Bloomingdale). Roberta will be there with baked goods!
Prefer to write cards at home? Dottie and Joan will deliver postcards and instructions. Send Joan an email at joanrichards74@gmail.com to arrange.
We Greeted Voters at the Metra Station on National Voter Registration Day ![](https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXccTWwGE-EKIxAIdit0fhhpzEKqOT68AUQwKxX80dg_n_3vkQSmi8R4PFXXYsiJozslgBaPsmiW4J4Ryq4nINDaP1bbwREZ3w0C6_qobxAgb8li7mE-Oe7XyvrMFllvseK3S5v0cDwwBPDebimGblFhDVCN?key=CpFbOnLrSjzSWbbE33cShg)
We greeted morning commuters at the Roselle Metra station on Tuesday, Sept 17 in observation of National Voter Registration Day.…and our friend, Billy the Ballot Box was there with Roberta Borrino, Diana Hoke, and Barb Hochstadt!
This is a job for our EXTROVERTS! Sign up next time!
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?
Thank you to our League’s Donors to the Campaign to Safeguard Democracy
Did you know, the annual budget for the LWVIL is $200,000? This budget allows us to run the LWVIL as a bare-bones not-for-profit. Our elected state board agrees we need an annual budget of at least $800,000 to effectively serve the people of Illinois. With your, help we can change that and increase our impact in Illinois. This is the campaign that paid for our GOTV postcards so please support if you are able. Please donate today!
Thank you to LWVRB donors below who have already contributed:
LWV of Roselle / Bloomingdale Area
Laura Bennett
Roberta Borrino
Barbara Hochstadt
Mary Ann Lill-Clous
Donna Limper
Jean Milz
Joan Richards
Shefali Trivedi
Get Your VOTE411 Yard Sign: Election Info for All
Tell your neighbors; request and display a yard sign today
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Our League is pleased to provide VOTE411.org, the nonpartisan election and voter education resource. VOTE411 is a “one-stop shop” for election information that provides simple, accessible tools to help voters navigate the voting process. VOTE411 provides personalized candidate information, voter registration details, polling place locations, and other helpful election information for voters nationwide. In time for early voting, people can review the races and candidates on their ballot and learn where candidates stand on the issues.
Look for ballot details to be published on VOTE411.org the week of Sept. 26. Visit the site to make a voting plan and be prepared to cast your vote confidently on Election Day. Share this resource with your friends and neighbors! Every LWVRB member who wants a yard sign is entitled to one - we will be passing them out at events this fall or you can email Roberta.Borrino@gmail.com and one will be set aside for you.
Join Us for the DuPage Countywide Elected Officials Forum!
Don't miss the in-person forum at 5:30 on Thursday, October 3rd at the Wheaton City Council Chambers located at 303 W. Wesley St. in Wheaton. This exciting event will be recorded and posted on League Websites. Be there for insightful discussions and important updates!
Schedule:
- 5:30-6:30 PM: Congressional District 3 - Delia Ramirez (D) and John Booras (R)
- 6:35-6:40 PM: Circuit Court Clerk - three-minute remarks from Candice Adams (D)
- 6:45-7:20 PM: DuPage County Coroner - Judith Lukas (D) and Richard Jorgensen (R)
- 7:25-8:00 PM: DuPage County Auditor - William "Bill" White (D) and Bob Grogan (R)
- 8:05-8:40 PM: DuPage County Recorder - Elizabeth (Liz) Chaplin (D) and Nicole Prater (R) 8:05-8:40 PM:
- 8:45-8:48 PM Congressional District 47 - three-minute remarks from Jackie Williamson (D)
- 8:50 PM Closing remarks by League moderator
WEBINAR: A Look at Climate Through the Reproductive Justice Lens
Did you know that the reproductive health of our community is affected by heat, pollution, and extreme weather events? Would you like to learn about how the changed climate and environmental degradation is affecting female/women's health?
Register to attend: A Look at Climate Through the Reproductive Justice Lens - Events - League of Women Voters Arlington Heights-Mount Prospect-Buffalo Grove Area (lwvah.org) via Zoom on Monday, September 30, 2024, from 7:00-8:15 pm.
Presented by: Dr. Regina de Leon Gomez, MD, FACOG, LSSGB, and Dr. Myrtis Sullivan, MD, MPH, FAAP. NO FEE, but you need to register to get your unique Zoom Login.
Mark Your Calendar:
- Monday, September 30 from 5-7 pm - GOTV postcard writing at Joan Richards' home
- Monday, September 30 from 7-8:15 pm - WEBINAR: A Look at Climate Through the Reproductive Justice Lens
- Thursday, October 3 from 5:30-8:55 pm - DuPage Countywide Elected Officials Forum at Wheaton City Hall
- Saturday, October 19 from 9-11 am - GOTV postcard writing at Panera Bread in Bloomingdale
Opportunities!
Our Mission: Empowering Voters. Defending Democracy.
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.
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