CHECK OUT OUR NEW VOTE411 PROMOTIONAL VIDEOS
 

Our voter services team has created two powerful and persuasive videos designed to reach an audience that is younger, more diverse, and possibly discouraged or disaffected, to encourage these potential voters to learn more about the voting process.

VOTE411 – NOW! shows the anguish and anger of many who not only feel neglected but also mistreated by the system that governs them.  The video points to VOTE411.org as a means of empowerment. 

VOTE411 – BECAUSE! celebrates the value of voting and encourages viewers to use VOTE411.org to get tuned in to the voting process and their local issues, candidates, and voting options. 

Thanks to Charlie Wilkinson for his work in designing and writing the video along with Hendersonville videographer, Indián Jackson. This link to our web site will give you more information about production of the video.

Take a look at these powerful videos and share the links on your own social media.

CAN YOU HELP PLACE YARD SIGNS FOR VOTE411.ORG ?

The Voter Services committee is looking for 3-4 more volunteers to take 5-10 VOTE411 signs to place in strategic locations around the county. We have some predefined routes, but we also have single signs available if you can place a sign in your yard or place of work.

Please contact Voter Services if you are interested. We will plan a central meeting place to pick up the signs. Directions will be provided.

FORGOT TO RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP?

It happens!
But please don't put it off any longer.

For your convenience we have two ways to renew or join:
 
1. Complete the form on our website and submit your payment with a credit card via PayPal (please note that there is a small service fee for paying via credit card);

OR
 
2. Print and complete THIS FORM and mail to us along with your check.
 
If you want to make an additional donation to LWVHC when you join, you can do that from this page of our web site. LWVHC is recognized by the IRS as a 501(c)(3) tax exempt organization and contributions are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.

Don't delay, renew today.
Thank you for your commitment to the League of Women Voters.

Join us to explore the effects of the internet and social media on our culture, systems, institutions, and relationships.

The Alice Group engages in conversation around an article or topic of interest. Board member Paul Goebel facilitates our group. 
November 10, 3:00 - 4:30 PM via Zoom

Register for this program where we'll discuss Jonathan Haidt's Atlantic article:
"Why The Past 10 Years of American Life Have Been Uniquely Stupid"
 
After registering for Alice Group HERE, you will receive a Zoom link to attend the meeting.

NC State, through the 4-H program, is planning to revitalize the Kids Voting program for students K-12 with leadership from the NC Extension offices around the state. Here in Henderson County, Hannah Worrell Peeler is the Extension leader for the project. She was a Kids Voting 4-H student herself, so she is eager to see this program renewed.

Hannah would be happy to have volunteers from League who might help the 4-H students prepare the ballots, stickers, booths, and computers for online voting experiences at precincts. This will be separate from our League’s Students Voting for Democracy program (SVFD), which evolved locally when Kids Voting ceased to operate in NC in 2014. KV fulfills the 4-H Civics training component, and SVFD adds to civics education within the school system.

Contact: Hannah Worrell Peeler, 4-H Agent, Hend. Co. Cooperative Extension, 697-4891, hlworrel@ncsu.edu

 

Key Election Information

Accurate information is key to our democratic process.
LWV's VOTE411.org has personalized voting information about voting status, polling places, and more

Election information is also available on the Henderson County Board of Elections web site, including dates, polling places, and how to request an absentee ballot. This link has facts about the 2022 General Election including links to early voting polling places

Please use these trusted, non-partisan resources to answer your own
questions and refer your friends and neighbors to them.
 

HAVE SOMETHING TO SAY TO YOUR ELECTED OFFICIALS? 
HERE'S THEIR CONTACT INFORMATION :

Senator Richard Burr: 202 224-3154; 336 813-6417; https://www.burr.senate.gov/contact/email
Senator Tom Tillis: 202 224-6342; 704 509-9087; https://www.tillis.senate.gov/email-me
Representative Madison Cawthorn: 202 225-6401; 828 435-7310; cawthorn.house.gov/contact
NC Senator Chuck Edwards: 919 733-5745; 828 785-4177; chuck.edwards@ncleg.gov
NC Representative Tim Moffitt: 919 733-5956; tim.moffitt@ncleg.gov
NC Representative Jake Johnson: 919 715-4466; jake.johnson@ncleg.gov

FOR LOCAL OFFICIALS, PLEASE GO TO RESPECTIVE WEBSITES

Oct. 18, 2022 Tuesday 5pm (Eastern)  LWV/NICD (National Institute of Civil Discourse)
Are you being informed or influenced? News literacy skills to prioritize information from credible sources.  Sponsored by News Literacy Project, in collaboration with the League of Women Voters Education Fund. Learn how to evaluate the credibility of information sources and tips for expert-level web searching to check claims for yourself.  Click here to register. 

Programs from Jews United for Democracy and Justice: Wednesday, October 19 at 5 pm, PACIFIC TIME NY Times Peter Baker and The New Yorker's Susan Glasser discuss: Divider: Trump in the White House 2017-2021. (Register Here)

Oct. 25, 2022 Tuesday 5pm (Eastern)  LWV/NICD (National Institute of Civil Discourse) Spotting election misinformation and understanding motivations behind how and why is spreads.  Sponsored by News Literacy Project, in collaboration with the League of Women Voters Education Fund. Learn common types of election misinformation and how to spot the red flags that can alert you to dubious claims.  Register HERE for 10/25 Program.

More Programs from Jews United for Democracy and Justice: 
Wednesday, October 26 at 5 pm LAPD Chief Michael Moore and former Commissioner of NYPD and Boston PD and former Chief, LAPD, William Bratton discuss: Crime in America.: Myth & Reality--Two Leading Experts Shed Light  (Register Here Crime in America)

Wednesday, November 2 at 5 pm Russia expert Max Boot of the Washington Post in conversation with Madeleine Brand on the topic:Russia's War & Putin's Future. (Register Here Russia's War)
 

STOP BY & CHECK US OUT:
LWVHC Annual Library Display
October 2022
 the Main Branch of the HC Library
301 N. Washington St

Yet again a fabulous display of LWVHC including lots of LWV info, voting/VOTE411 essentials, and info about our Students Voting For Democracy biannual program.  Special thanks to our Education Team and volunteer Bettie Liebzeit for this year's display.  
 

 

CALENDAR
 

All meetings held virtually unless otherwise noted. Email to register as indicated.

October
17-  Immigration Team Meeting 1:30 pm  (HYBRID) Register HERE for Immigration meeting. For any Immigration questions or to contact Team Chair Immigration Team Leader.

26 - Voter Services Team 1:00 pm. CANCELLED Register HERE for VS meeting.  For any VS questions or to contact VS Team Chair: VS Team Chair 

27 - Home & Observer (H/OT) Team Meeting - 10-11:00 am via Zoom. Register in advance for the HOT meeting.  For H/OT questions or to contact Team Chair: H/OT Chair

November
3--  LWVHC Board -  10am via Zoom. Register for Board Meeting.

10 -- Education Team - 1-2 pm via Zoom. Register in advance for the Education Team meeting.   For any Education questions or to contact Ed Team Chair Education Team Chair.

10 --  Alice Group -  3-4:30 pm via Zoom. Register in advance for the Alice Group .