The General Membership Meeting Is Coming Up!
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Our general membership meeting is happening June 12, and we have a lot to talk about! At the top of our agenda will be
our advocacy and education efforts around the constitutional amendments that'll be on the ballot later this year.
We'll also discuss the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact and
Runaway Inequality, which is both a book by social activist Les Leopold and a major issue facing our society today. Four board members recently underwent extensive training on the topic of runaway inequality, and they'll talk about the magnitude of the problem, how it connects to the CRC amendments, and most importantly, what we can to do end it.
The meeting will take place June 12 from 6:15 to 7:45 p.m. We'll also have a new member orientation at 5:15 p.m. It's all happening at at Allendale United Methodist Church, located at 3803 Haines Road N in St. Petersburg. Make sure to mark your calendars so you don't miss this important event!
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Help Promote Our Online Voter Guide
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The Voter Guide team is hard at work revamping our online voter guide -- and
we need your help to make sure the community knows about it!
Sound like something you're interested in? Email
Amanda Dodge and let her know what kind of work you're available to do.
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Another Opportunity to Go Solar!
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If you weren't able to make the first info session, you'll have two more opportunities to learn about how you can get involved with the St. Pete Summer Solar Co-op.
The June 27 session is scheduled for the day so those of you who are seniors or who work evenings will have the chance to learn all about solar co-ops!
The free information sessions will be held on the following dates:
June 27 @ 1:30 p.m.
Allendale United Methodist Church
3803 Haines Road, St. Petersburg
July 19 @ 6 p.m.
Campbell Park Recreation Center
601 14th St. S, St. Petersburg
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What's Happening Around the LWVSPA?
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Immigration
In Pinellas County, the number of immigrants turned over to ICE increased 388% in 2017 over 2016. Our team is currently reviewing the dockets of individual immigrants to determine whether the impacted individuals who are being deported have criminal backgrounds or are law-abiding residents.
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June 12: New Member Orientation
5:15-6:15 p.m. @
Allendale UMC Room 204, 3803 Haines Rd., St. Petersburg
June 12: General Membership Meeting
6:15-7:45 p.m. @
Allendale UMC Sanctuary, 3803 Haines Rd., St. Petersburg
June 20: Cocktails & Conversation
6-8 p.m. @ Wine Madonna, 111 2nd Ave. NE, St. Petersburg
June 27: Solar Co-op Info Session #2
1:30-2:30 p.m. @
Allendale UMC, 3803 Haines Rd., St. Petersburg
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Action Group & Committee Meetings
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Our action groups and committees are very active, and they're always looking for committed, passionate people to join in their efforts!
Voter Service
Monthly on the 4th Tuesday @ 6:30 p.m.
LWVSPA Office, 233 3rd St. N., St. Petersburg
NOTE: The next meeting of this action group is happening a week early on June 19.
Education
Gun Safety
Monthly on the 1st Monday @ 7 p.m.
Allendale UMC, 3803 Haines Rd, St. Petersburg
Immigration
Sustainability
Monthly on the 3rd Monday @ 6:30 p.m.
Allendale UMC, 3803 Haines Rd, St. Petersburg
Reproductive Rights
Monthly on the 2nd Tuesday @ 7 p.m.
LWVSPA Office, 233 3rd St. N., St. Petersburg
Media/Publicity
Monthly on the 1st Thursday @ 5:30 p.m.
LWVSPA Office, 233 3rd St. N., St. Petersburg
Membership
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For Other Upcoming Events
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Membership: Are You Up for Renewal?
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Join us. Renew your membership. We make a difference.
We need your support to continue our work in the community and at state and national levels. Whether you want to be an active member or a supporting member, your dues help advance the League's mission.
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We offer five levels of membership
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Carrie Chapman Catt (Gold) for $250*
Susan B. Anthony (Silver) for $125*
Household for $78*
Individual for $52
Student for $26
*Includes two members residing at the same address.
Only $6 of your basic membership goes to the support the activities of the local league; a large percentage of what you pay for an individual membership goes to support our state and national Leagues. By selecting the Gold or Silver membership level, most of your dues will help support the work of our local League.
You can also offer your financial support by upgrading your membership, offering an additional monthly, quarterly or annual donation, and encouraging others to do the same.
Please also consider including the League in your estate planning.
Your gifts allow us to continue our education, advocacy and leadership programs to forward our mission in Making Democracy Work in the St Petersburg area. If you would like to discuss an estate planning contribution or other gift, please
contact our office
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2017-2018 League Leadership
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OFFICERS
President: Julie Kessel
Second Vice President: Lisa Vanover
Secretary: Susan Mayer
Treasurer: Caroline Bloodworth
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Caitlin Constantine
Amanda Dodge
Raechel Garafalo
Linsey Grove
Ken Wrede
Click here
for more information about our education and advocacy groups.
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EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY LEADS
Gun Safety: Sharon Winters
Immigration: Karen Coale, Lydia Castle
Health Care: Julie Kessel
Reproductive Rights: Stacey Kroto
Campaign Finance Reform/Social Justice: Julie Kessel, Karen Lieberman
Education: Robin Jones, Iris Yetter
Voter Service: Raechel Garafalo
Sustainability: Lisa Vanover
International Relations: Judy McSwine
Media/Publicity Lead: Amy Weintraub
Office Administrator: Julia Sharp
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League of Women Voters of the St. Petersburg Area
Telephone: 727-896-5197
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The League of Women Voters, a nonpartisan political organization,
encourages informed and active participation in government, works to increase
understanding of major public policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy
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