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League of Women Voters of the Fairfax Area
News & Updates
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RSVP now: LWVFA Annual Meeting
Keynote Speaker:
Cameron Sasnett, General Registrar
of the
Fairfax County Office of Elections
Topic: "What's Next in Elections? Bridging 21st Century Technology with Democratic Principles"
Saturday, April 22nd, 9:30 am
Waterford at Fair Oaks
12025 Lee Jackson Memorial Highway
Fairfax VA, 22033
9:30 a.m.: Registration & coffee
Noon: Luncheon
***Note: We do need to know how many are coming. Whether you are planning to attend the luncheon or planning on attending the meeting only, we very much would appreciate your RSVPing now so that we can plan:
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LWVFA on the Radio: Highlighting our
Can you name two countries in Europe where citizens are not automatically registered to vote at age 18?
What's behind the surge in LWVFA membership?
What's happening with gerrymandering in Virginia and what's the League's role?
Can Virginians petition to put something on the ballot?
Union Edge host Charles Showalter interviewed Olga Hernandez, LWV-VA Past President, and Beth Tudan, LWV Fairfax Executive Director, about these issues and more.
Editor's note: Not the most important thing (at all!), but "Tudan" is misprounced in this interview. It is similar to "Ta-Dah!," but "two-DAHN!"
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Voter Registration Training Sessions
Sunday, April 2, 2:30 to 3:30 pm
Tuesday, April 18, 10:30 to 11:30 pm
LWVFA Conference Room
4026 Hummer Road
Annandale, VA 22003
There will be two voter registration training sessions for new members and those who want to refresh their knowledge of the online process and the Fairfax League's procedures.
More sessions may be scheduled as needed.
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LWVNCA (LWV of the National Capitol Area) Convention:
Keynote:
'The Electoral College: From the Federalist Papers to Trump.'
Saturday, May 6th
9:30 am to 1 pm
Keynote Speaker: Professor Dr. Mark Graber from the University of Maryland Law Schools will be speaking on
'The Electoral College: From the Federalist Papers to Trump.'
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FAIRFAX CITY UNIT lAUNCH MEETING
We have a new unit starting in Fairfax City!
Join us for our "Launch Meeting" in Fairfax City on Wednesday, April 5th at 7:15 pm. The League of Women Voters of the Fairfax Area (LWVFA) is starting a NEW Evening Unit Discussion Group in the City! Come meet us, become informed about our community, and engage others. Show Up and learn how to make a difference!
For more info, contact Ellen or Amy at
[email protected]
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Community Elections
We are seeking volunteers for our 2017 Community Elections. Running Community Elections are one of our biggest fundraisers!
Upcoming Community Elections:
Questions? Contact the LWVFA Community Election Coordinator, Anne Thomas,
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We need You!! We are looking for volunteers to join the 2017 Candidate Forums' Team
The League of Women Voters of the Fairfax Area will hold Candidate Forums for the House of Delegates in the fall of 2017.
We are looking for volunteers to help organize the Candidate forums, including:
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Write surveys and analyze results:
We have an
immediate opening for
analyzing the results of the Candidate Pre- Forum Questionnaire that we just sent out
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High School Volunteer Coordinator: contact the high schools and to coordinate student volunteers / service hour commitments.
- Creative: create flyers and more
- Communication
- Press Releases
- Public Relations
- Social Media
Questions?
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RSVP now: LWVNCA Forum: A Place to Call Home: Affordable Housing Forum
Saturday, April 8, 2017
9:30 to 3:30 pm
Arlington, Virginia
What are the Challenges? How are They Being Addressed? What Can We Do to Help? Lisa Sturtevant, Housing & Regional Economic Development and Local Area Panelists
Note: LWVNCA is the LWV of the National Capital Area
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League of Women Voters of Virginia Convention: Save the Date
June 10 - 11
June 10th-11th
Clarion Hotel
Leesburg, VA
Click here
to see the flyer. This is a wonderful opportunity for our new members, too.
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LWVFA News
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Redistricting Survey
During the 2017 legislative session, bipartisan bills aimed at redistricting died in subcommittee in the House despite passing in the Senate.
This survey asks the governor to call a special session of the legislature concerning gerrymandering reform.
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We had almost 500 people attend our forums on "GerryRIGGED."
Many thanks to all who put the forum together and to our panelists,
Brian Cannon, Executive Director of OneVirginia2021, and Olga Hernandez, LWV of Virginia Past President.
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New Member Orientation: We have added new dates due to popular demand.
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Want to add something to the weekly LWVFA messages?
Our Executive Director, Beth Henson Tudan, writes the weekly updates that we send out via Constant Contact. If you would like to submit something, please send Beth an email at
[email protected]
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Donate to LWVFA to help us continue our work
Your financial support will help us to continue our voter education endeavors, and continue our traditional educational programs and publications.
Thank you!
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Membership
LWVFA Membership
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Peggy and Wendy and Beth
Peggy Knight and Wendy Fox-Grage, LWVFA Co-Presidents, and Beth Henson Tudan, LWVFA Executive Director
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Peggy Knight and Wendy Fox-Grage, Co-Presidents| League of Women Voters of the Fairfax Area| 703-658-9150 | [email protected] |
www.lwv-fairfax.org
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