FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact:
Roberta Borrino, President
630-283-2894

Love Your League: Citizen Power and the Written Word

January 17, 2023—Roselle, IL—The League of Women Voters of Roselle-Bloomingdale will host their annual February event titled, “Love Your League: Citizen Power and the Written Word” on Tuesday, February 7, 2023, from 6:30-8:30 pm at the Roselle Fire Station, located at 100 E. Maple Avenue in Roselle, Illinois.

Our event will feature a “How-To” presentation on writing Letters to the Editor, contacting your elected representatives, and filing witness slips--all focused on increasing citizen power in shaping public policy. Attendees will be invited to practice these skills with directed activities. A “Powerful Women in History” Jeopardy game caps the evening. The presentation and activities will be led by Donna Limper, Issues and Advocacy Chair for the League of Women Voters of Roselle-Bloomingdale.

Eating chocolate is a tradition at the League's annual Love Your League celebration because it represents the sweetness of civic engagement. This year’s chocolates are created by Happy by Chocolate located at 116 S Prospect Street in Roselle. The event will also include FREE chair massages for attendees provided by Jennifer Blose, Licensed Massage Therapist, from Purpose Therapeutic Massage located at 980 W Lake Street in Roselle. The chair massages are a new addition. Our League focuses on advocating for mental health as an integral part of healthcare in our community, and self-care, such as therapeutic massage, is a great example of an enjoyable way to do it.

“We’re thrilled to be partnering with two women-owned businesses for this event,” said Roberta Borrino, President of the League of Women Voters of Roselle-Bloomingdale. “Our work requires a lot of heart, and we need to take care of ourselves in order to perform at our best. Enjoying a chocolate treat, having some fun, and learning something new is all part of it. Members are encouraged to bring a friend, too, so we look forward to sharing our story with lots of new people.”

Come learn how to amplify your political voice beyond voting and experience the importance of collective action to affect positive change. “The written word has a powerful effect,” said Ms. Limper, “many legislators believe constituent contact represents not only the position of the writer but also many other constituents who did not take the time to write.”

Start the new year out right with a fun, informative, and inspiring evening about collective action topped off with chocolate and a chair massage courtesy of the League of Women Voters of Roselle-Bloomingdale! This event is free and open to the public.

RSVP here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/love-your-league-citizen-power-and-the-written-word-tickets-517050932257

For more information about other League events and monthly meetings, please contact Roberta Borrino at (630) 283-2894 or lwvrbmail@gmail.com.
 

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About the League of Women Voters® of Roselle-Bloomingdale
Formed in 2012, the League of Women Voters of Roselle-Bloomingdale is a nonpartisan political organization that encourages informed and active participation in government. It influences public policy through education and advocacy and does not support or oppose any political parties or candidates. With over 100 years of experience and more than 800 local and state affiliations, the League is one of America’s most trusted grassroots organizations. Membership in the League is open to people ages 16 and over. And don’t forget to ‘like’ the League on Facebook at www.facebook.com/lwvrb and follow us on Instagram at www.instagram.com/lwvrosellebloomingdale.

For more information on the League of Women Voters of Illinois, visit www.lwvil.org, or for information on the League of Women Voters of the United States, visit www.lwv.org.