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Greetings from LWV-Wake.
Primary election day is tomorrow and if you are a resident of Cary, it is also election day for municipal elections. If you didn't vote early, please make your voting plan and encourage others to vote. If you need candidate info, polling place info and/or ballot information, please visit VOTE411org.
Bans Off Our Bodies Rally
Women and men across the country marched in solidarity on Saturday, May 14th, demanding safe and legal abortions for women. The League was present (see picture above) with over 1000 in attendance in Raleigh. While rain made it a bit more challenging at the start of rally, the weather did clear up and we marched alongside moms and dads with strollers, activists, and women and men of all ages. Thanks to all Leaguers who participated.
ICYMI
If you missed reading LWVNC's outstanding Letter to the Editor regarding reproductive rights that was published by the News & Observer on May 11th, you can read it here.
Notice of Annual Meeting - May 19th 6pm
All members were emailed two Annual Meeting Notices that included the Nominations Committee Report with LWV-Wake Board nomination recommendations as well as the LWV-Wake 2022-2023 Proposed Budget. Board elections and a budget vote will be carried out by membership during the annual meeting. A final notice with a link to our 2021-2022 Annual Report will be sent Tuesday, May 17th.
If you did not receive these notices, please check you spam folder. Also check to make sure you have a correct email listing in our member directory on our website (members only view). These email notices can also be found under the League Updates tab on our homepage. All members are requested to attend the LWV-Wake Annual Meeting. More info including the registration link can be found below.
There is an addition to the voting slate that was omitted in the previous notices. In addition to a board positions, we will also be voting to re-elect Nominating Committee members Jackie Giordano and Judee Lonnee.
Coming to an Inbox Near You - Membership Renewals
Although our new website allows an annual renewal of dues based on your individual registration date, many of our long-standing members remain registered with a June/July renewal date. This means that beginning late May, many of you will receive the first of three renewal email notices generated from the membership roster on the website.
You can extend your membership for another full year by paying dues in one of three ways: on the website, using your credit card through our PayPal credit card processing system (no PayPal account required), via a PayPal account, or by downloading the form and mailing a check ($60 individual; $90 household). Our office address is 3509 Haworth Drive Suite 306 Raleigh, NC 27609. Office mail is checked once or twice a week. Once your check is received, your membership will be noted as paid on our website directory.
In addition to our regular individual/household membership, we now offer a benefactor/benefactor household level membership for $100/$150. This type of membership is being offered to raise funds for memberships for those that may want to join the League but lack adequate financial resources to do so. Once we have collected enough benefactor memberships, we will begin to offer a "Pay What You Can" membership. We encourage any member who is interested in helping others join the League to choose this membership level.
If you have forgotten your password in order to log in to your account, you may follow the instructions to create a new one, or you may contact roster guru Laurel Voelker to assist you. Should you have any questions about memberships, please contact Dale Cousins.
We hope all of you will continue your membership and support the League of Women Voters of Wake County.
LWV-Wake Cary Town Council Candidate Forum - Video available
If you were not able to attend the Cary Town Council candidate forum on April 24th, Christ the King Lutheran Church did an amazing job recording it. You can find it on our website under the 'Voters' tab and on our LWV of Wake YouTube channel here. Please feel free to forward to your Cary family and friends!
Ways to Get Involved with the League
League Leaders Needed - Please Step Up
Timely Topics Co-Chair- Heather Dennis will continue as a co-chair but would like to have a partner to assist in the planning and implementation of our Timely Topics program series. If you have an interest and/or experience in planning events, please reach out to our nominations committee co-chair Jackie Giordano. A job description is available upon request. Timely Topics is also looking for additional members that can assist with registration check-in for events.
Development Committee Co-Chair - Carol Lenhardt will continue as a co-chair but would like a lead partner to assist in carrying out the fundraising activities of the League. If you have an interest/experience in fundraising, please email nominations committee co-chair Jackie Giordano. A job description is available upon request. |