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Date: 1/21/2024
Subject: LWV-Wake League Update January 22nd, 2024
From: League of Women Voters of Wake County


LWV-Wake Update 1/22/24 
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Dear ~~first_name~~,
 
Greetings from LWV-Wake. We are just 43 days from the North Carolina Presidential Primary on March 5th. We have been busy planning outreach events to inform voters about early voting dates/locations, as well as voter ID requirements.
 
Speaking of voting, the North Carolina Board of Elections has issued a new voter registration form to help communicate the HelpAmericaVote Act more clearly to voters. Since many of you assist with voter registration efforts, we invite you to watch a short instructional video that LWVNC has created to learn about the new form. You can view the videos by clicking on the link on the LWVNC website here.
 
We also have a new addition to our Voter Services committee leadership. Helen Zimmerman has graciously volunteered to help co-chair the committee, along with Johannes Christensen and Marian Lewin. Helen will help Johanne lead monthly meetings and plan voter outreach projects. Welcome Helen!
 
Our VOTE411 team is reaching out to candidates to remind them to complete candidate questionnaires and anticipates VOTE411.org to go live with this information in early February.
 
If you are interested in joining the voter services committee, please add your name to the committee list on our website and reach out to Helen or Johanne to be placed on our Voter Services Google Groups email list.
 
Timely Topics: Wake County Board of Elections Director Olivia McCall - THIS THURSDAY 5:30PM
Please join us to learn about new voting changes for Wake County in 2024. We are fortunate to have Ms. McCall explain how the voting landscape will change ahead of the March 5th Presidential Primary Election, and how LWV-Wake can help prepare voters. This will be a virtual event. To register, scroll to events for the link.
 
Upcoming LWV-Wake Events
Member Meetup February 2024
Timely Topics March 2024
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  • January 25th 5:30pm-6:30pm Timely Topics: Meet the New Director for Wake County Board of Elections - Join us as we introduce Ms. Olivia McCall and learn about upcoming changes to the election process and how the League might help with educational efforts. Register here.
  • February 3rd 10am-12pm League 101  Join us to learn about League structure, our history, and how you can get the most from your membership. To learn more and to register, click here.
  • February 7th 12pm-1:30pm  Timely Topics: Affordable Housing & Homelessness in Wake County - Problems & Solutions. Join us as we welcome Lorena D. McDowell, Director, Housing Affordability & Community Revitalization for Wake County and Ashley Lommers-Johnson, Chief Executive Officer for the Raleigh Housing Authority.  Discussion will focus on homelessness and lack of affordable housing in Wake County, how their respective organizations address these issues, the challenges they face, and potential solutions. For more information and to register, click here.
  • February 20th 4pm - 6pm  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 6pm-8pm  League 101 Join us to learn about 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 own lunch. To learn more and register, click here.
SAVE THE DATE
Voter Girl Project returns March 16th 
 
We are excited to announce the return of Voter Girl Project!  The program consists of civic engagement, advocacy and voting projects designed for all scout levels- Daisies to Ambassadors, with a curriculum appropriate for each level. 

The full-day event will consist of a morning program (9:00am-11:30am) for grades K-3 and afternoon program (1pm-4pm) for grades 4-8.
 
Volunteer opportunities and more details about this year's event will be available soon on our website. Remember, you must first log into the website as a member to access the volunteer section of our website. 
 
 
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 Check Your Membership Status! The League Needs Your Involvement and Support
 
The last quarter of the calendar year brings all of us much activity and many distractions. It may be an excellent time to check on your membership status with the League.  Many memberships expired between July 1 and the end of December. Don’t miss your access to programs, events, socials, and the news alerts by having your membership expire.  

Go online (www.lwvwake.org) and log in to your account (the upper right hand corner) and click on “join or renew” to pay your current dues online via a credit card or PayPal. You may also send your check ($60 for individuals; $90 for households) to the office (3509 Haworth Drive Suite 306  Raleigh, NC 27609) and your payment will be recorded and your membership status updated.  If your membership lapsed earlier in the year, you many need to rejoin as a new member. 

Questions? Concerns? Email Membership Co-Chair Dale Cousins @ dalenbill@gmail.com. 

There is work to do in 2024.  Let’s make it an active and happy 2024 with individual support and efforts.
 
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
The League of Women Voters of Wake County is a designated 501(c)3 nonprofit charitable organization by the IRS. Donations and membership dues are fully tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
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