THE VOTER
LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF THE MIDLAND AREA
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Empowering Voters, Defending Democracy |
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The League of Women Voters is a national, political organization that encourages the informed and active participation of citizens in their government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy. The League is non-partisan and as an organization does not endorse or oppose candidates or political parties. |
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Dr. King’s Beloved Community is a global vision, in which all people can share in the wealth of the earth. In the Beloved Community, poverty, hunger and homelessness will not be tolerated because international standards of human decency will not allow it. Racism and all forms of discrimination, bigotry and prejudice will be replaced by an all-inclusive spirit of sisterhood and brotherhood. In the Beloved Community, international disputes will be resolved by peaceful conflict-resolution and reconciliation of adversaries, instead of military power. Love and trust will triumph over fear and hatred. Peace with justice will prevail over war and military conflict.
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February is Voter Rights Month in Midland |
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Know Your Rights - Zoom Program Wed, Feb 9, 7 pm. Update on Voting Rights and Voting Bills. Zoom link will be sent out the day before the program (Feb 8)
Voting Law Changes proposed by the Michigan Legislature - Zoom Program, Feb 23, 7:00pm - A look at the content of bills relating to voting proposed by MI State Legislature. Zoom link will be sent out the day before the program (Feb 22).
Know Your Rights - Mar 11, 12-1 pm - at Trailside Senior Center (Lunchtime Learners) Call 989-633-3700 to make a reservation (meal begins at 11:30, under 60 is $6, over 60 is a donation) Update on Voting Rights and Voting Bills.
Know Your Rights - MCTV & YouTube - 15 min informational for New Voters, 30-minute update on Voting Rights and Bills
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Know Your Rights online
The website www.michiganvoting.org includes requirements for registering to vote, absentee voting (vote from home) and voting on election day. Resources are available in four languages. |
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The League Remembers Fran Hamburg (1930 -2021)
Fran had so many qualities that made her special – brilliant mind that she used in many ways, starting with “fast-tracking” through grade school, education at premier colleges and universities; a challenging career; in later years, studying Latin, nurturing her passion for music with regular visits to a Bach festival. All this time she was making contributions of significant impact within her community, never quitting as long as she was physically able. AND… always with a kind heart and great sense of humor!
Fran was a founding member of the LWV of the Midland Area. She served many terms on the local board and on the state board. She worked to educate all of us on our rights and responsibilities toward voting rights and equality.
Fran died December 20, 2022, at home with her loving family by her side. She will be missed.
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Membership Renewals via PayPal
The LWV of the Midland Area began accepting membership renewal payments this year using PayPal. You can pay by credit card or direct transfer from your bank account. You do not have to be a PayPal member to use this. A number of members have renewed with PayPal with no problems. The few problems have been easily corrected.
See Join/Renew page
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Thank-you to our membership chair Carol McPherson, for keeping our League vital by contacting everyone for their renewal, updating the rosters, and eliciting help from the rest of the board. |
The Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission approves new district maps for US Congress, MI State Senate, and MI House Approved by MICRC |
The maps are available on the Commission's web page. There are three maps: US congressional districts, State Senate districts, and State Representative districts. The LWV of Michigan has observed and reported on all of the Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission (MICRC) meetings. The Michigan League's information is available here.
There has been a lawsuit filed against the Commission alleging that the maps as drawn violate the Voting Rights Act by not including majority-minority districts. The outcome remains to be seen.
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Upcoming Events
Jan28, 12-1pm - Great Decisions with Carole Swinehart Trailside Senior Center, Lunchtime Learners. Call 989-633-3700 to make a reservation (meal begins at 11:30, under 60 is $6, over 60 is a donation)
Feb 9, 7:00pm - "Know Your Rights" Zoom - A Zoom meeting to update us all on Voting Rights. Zoom link will be sent out Feb 8.
Feb 23, 7:00pm - Zoom - A look at the content of bills relating to voting proposed by MI State Legislature. Zoom link will be sent out Feb 22.
Mar 11, 2022, 12-1pm - “Know Your Rights” voter education - Trailside Senior Center, Lunchtime Learners. Call 989-633-3700 to make a reservation (meal begins at 11:30, under 60 is $6, over 60 is by donation)
Apr 12, 2022, 7:00 - 8:30pm - The State of Education in MI - Creative 360. A panel of local educators answer our questions.
May 2022 - Annual Business Meeting
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The board meets the First Thursday at Creative 360, 9:30am. Meetings may be held via ZOOM. Please email Kim Steinke or Katherine Redwine to inquire. All members are welcome.
1st VP Membership - Carol McPherson
2nd VP Program - Judy Donahue
Treasurer - Karen Sherwood
Director, Program - Sandy Collinson
Director, Advocacy - Sandy Haughton
Director, Membership - Anne Wallin
Director, Voter Service - Sue McCollister
Director, Advocacy - Iris Haynes
Director, Education - Judy Frock
Director, Natural Resources - Carole Swinehart
Director, Voter Service - Sharron Such
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P.O. Box 1203
Midland, MI 48641-1203
(989) 859-5597
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