LWV-Wake Update 2/19/24

League News

Dear ~~first_name~~,

Early voting for the 2024 Primary Election is underway. Primary Election day is Tuesday, March 5. Have YOU made your voting plan? VOTE411 has all the information you need to cast your ballot for the Primary Election, which includes federal and state races. I also encourage you to introduce your personal and professional networks to VOTE411, which is a valuable tool for every voter.

Today is President's Day, or Washington's Birthday as it is still officially known. On this day, it's appropriate to reflect on Washington and Lincoln's most famous speeches and the lessons we can learn from revisiting them.

Washington's Farewell Address warned fellow citizens about the perils of political party factions and foreign interference. Sound familiar? Lincoln's Second Inaugural speech described slavery as the cause of the civil war and called for reconciliation and unity. Remember President Biden calling for unity after the 2020 Presidential election?

Both speeches were historic and speak to complexities our country is still experiencing. Washington's Farewell Address continues to be read aloud on the floor of the U.S. Senate each year on this Federal holiday. To learn more about these speeches, click here and here.

The News & Observer publishes LWVNC President's Op-Ed on New Voting Laws

LWVNC President Jennifer Rubin's Op-Ed was published in the News & Observer on February 11th. In her piece, she explains the new voting changes, including the photo ID requirement, and encourages voters to use VOTE411.org to find sample ballots and other election information. The Op-Ed can also be found on Yahoo News here.

Dianna Wynn Named
LWVUS Board Vice President

We wish to congratulate our own LWV-Wake member and immediate past president Dianna Wynn on being elected as Board Vice President of the LVWUS. This is a huge honor, and we are proud to see our local League represented at the highest level of the organization. We wish you much success Dianna!

Dianna joins Dr. Sania Irwin who was elected as Board President of LWVUS and as Chair of the Board of Trustees of the LWVEF. You can read more about the LWVUS Board of Directors and Trustees here.

Volunteer Opportunities

Voter Girl Project returns
March 16th

We are excited to announce the return of the Voter Girl Project for Girl Scouts in Wake County. The program features activities that educate Girl Scouts from Daisies to Ambassadors on civic engagement, advocacy and voting using an age-appropriate curriculum.

This event was a huge hit for our volunteers and participants last year. As a result, we have expanded the number of participants this year and need YOUR HELP as we provide advocacy training to our future generation of leaders.

The full-day event will include a morning program from 9:00 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. for grades K-3. The afternoon program will be held from 1:00 until 4 p.m. for grades 4-8.

Volunteer sign-ups are a now available for both AM and PM shifts. Remember, you must first log into the website as a member to access the volunteer section of our website.

VOTER GIRL VOLUNTEER

Wake County Board of
Elections Meetings

Volunteers are needed to attend and observe Wake County Board of Elections meetings. It is especially important for League members to observe these meetings during election time to record notes about the absentee ballot and provisional ballot reviews that occur.

It is through these observations that we learn about any deficiencies in how election law is being implemented by poll workers and election board members, as well as any confusion voters may have experienced when casting their ballot. For more information, click here.

WCBOE MEETING SCHEDULE

WCBOE OBSERVER FORM

Upcoming LWV Wake Events

February 20th 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Member Meetup at Ladyfingers Market & Eatery
All members are invited to join the Membership Committee at Ladyfingers, Glenwood Place, on Tuesday, February 20, 2024, from 4:30 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. Arrive and leave at whatever times fit your schedule, but come and join us as we talk, share news, and make new friends. Registration is NOT required, however, if you would like to receive reminder emails, please register. If you'd like, bring a friend! More details and registration link can be found here.

March 13th 6 to 8 p.m.
League 101
Join us to learn about the League structure, our history, and how you can get the most from your membership. To learn more and to register, click here.

March 21st 12pm-1:30pm
Timely Topics: Wake County Food Security Program
In Wake County, nearly 10% of our community faces food insecurity. The Wake County Food Security Program is dedicated to addressing this issue. Join us as we learn more about this program.To register, click here. Remember to bring a bagged lunch!

April 18th 12pm-1:30pm
Timely Topics: Meet the Superintendent of Wake County Public Schools
Dr. Robert Taylor will discuss his role as superintendent and his next steps in moving forward on the school system's strategic plan. This is an in-person event so bring your lunch. To learn more and register, click here.
April 30 6 to 8 p.m.
League 101
Join us to learn about the League structure, our history, and how you can get the most from your membership. To learn more and to register, click here.

Other Events

Community Presentations on Election Changes

LWV-Wake has been busy providing presentations to the community about election changes for 2024. With the addition of photo ID and new rules affecting how voters cast ballots, it is important that we educate voters about these changes so they are prepared to vote successfully.

Cheryl Tung was recently invited to present to Springmoor Retirement Community. Residents and LWV-Wake members Helen Zimmerman and Judy Hoffman assisted and provided attendees table cards with election information. Upcoming presentations include:

Campbell University Law School - February 26th

Lillington Dems - April 8th
East Wake Dems - April 9th
Cypress of Raleigh - April 19th

Please reach out to Cheryl if you have a club or group interested in a presentation and/or if you'd like to assist in making community presentations.

Looking for information from a past newsletter? Previous League Updates can now be viewed on our website's home page.

Look for the "League Updates" blue tab on the top menu.

Thank you for continuing to support the League of Women Voters of Wake County.

Sincerely,

Cheryl Tung

President

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LWV-Wake Update 2/19/24