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Date: 1/7/2024
Subject: LWV-Wake League Update January 8th, 2024
From: League of Women Voters of Wake County



LWV-Wake Update 1/8/24 


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New Year 2024_Newsletter
Dear ~~first_name~~,
 
Greetings from LWV-Wake. 
 
Happy New Year! 🎊 I hope everyone took time for family, friends and a little self-care. It's good to start the year feeling a bit recharged, especially since League activities have greatly increased.
 
Not only are our membership numbers climbing steadily, but we are also seeing an increase in requests for our voter outreach services. It's a great time to be a member of an organization who truly serves our community by empowering voters through advocacy and education. 
 
Please take a moment to log in, update your membership (if necessary), and see the many volunteer opportunities. Please also continue to check the League calendar for event updates.
 
As a reminder, all volunteer opportunities and some events are only displayed to members so you must first log into the website to be recognized as a member. If you see a message 'no volunteer opportunities available' or do not see a 'Register' button for an event, then you are not logged in. 
 
We are also steadily increasing our work with other organizations. We continue to partner with Wake Tech to energize young voters and are finalizing events with Campbell University Law School and Zeta Phi Beta Sorority.
 
Wake Tech - MLK Voter Education & Civic Engagement Event
Volunteers Needed January 11th
 Martin Luther King, in addition to advocating for civil and voting rights, also advocated for public service. MLK Day evolved into a 'Day of Service' after Congress passed the the 1994 King Holiday & Service Act.
 
What better way to honor Dr. King than to help register and have conversations with young voters about the importance of voting during Wake Tech's event this Thursday? This is a great opportunity for League members to help younger voters understand the importance of voting as the first step in creating the change they wish to see. We need just a few more volunteers to ensure a successful outreach event. 
 
You can sign up by clicking on one the links below (make sure you also log in). Please note: This event is being held simultaneously at North and South Campuses. Please note the location you are signing up for. Volunteers will receive an email confirmation as well as a email that contains a parking pass:
 
 
 
 
 

Upcoming LWV-Wake Events

Member Meetup February 2024
  • TOMORROW January 9th 10am - 12pm - League 101: Introduction to LWV-Wake - We are excited to offer League 101 again! Come learn about League structure, our history, and how you can get the most from your membership. To learn more and to register, click here.
  • January 25th 5:30pm - 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 7th 12noon - 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.  

National Day of Racial Healing 2024_Newsletter
National Day of Racial Healing Event Hosted by Raleigh Human Relations Commission
January 16, 2024 6pm - 8pm Chavis Park
 
The public is invited to recognize National Day of Healing by attending a program and collective arts exhibit.  Admission is free but registration is needed for food/beverage count. The following local talent and organizations will contribute to this special event:
  • Dr. Will Anyu - Inspirational Message on National Day of Racial Healing
  • Bettie Edwards Murchison & Barbara Zelter - Leaders for racial implicit bias discussion 
  • CoLab - Leading community painting
 
Registration for this event is managed by the Raleigh Human Relations Commission through Eventbrite. To register, click here:
 
 
 
 

Membership renewal_Newsletter
 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

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