April is National Volunteer Month: Celebrate Service!

March 30, 2024

Greetings League Members;

The first quarter of 2024 has been a one busy for LWVPC!

At our first meeting of the year we were updated on the FOIA ballot initiative. In February we celebrated the 104th anniversary of the League. The celebration was awesome with over thirty members in attendance! On March 18th we held our program planning meeting for 2024-2025. In addition to our monthly meetings we have held several voter registration events, a candidate forum for Chief Justice of the Arkansas Supreme Court. The Leadership Team traveled to Rogers to be part of the Power the South Convening hosted by LWVUS and LWVAR. The convening provided local Leagues with information on organizing, partnership, membership, fundraising, and GOTV (Get Out the Vote). One of the best takeaways was that local leagues are open to meeting regularly to share ideas and best practices. The second quarter of 2024 is shaping up to be just as busy as the first quarter!

I encourage you to attend future monthly meetings or volunteer for the next voter registration event. Check out our website for upcoming meetings and events.

Devita Harden

LWVPC Convenor

Are you looking to make a difference? Join us for a variety of volunteer opportunities, voter registration drives, and fun events. Get involved in your community and be part of positive change. Together, we can create a better future for all!

Upcoming Events

Tuesday, April 16

4:00-6:30 pm

Millie Brooks Library Wrightsville

13024 AR-365, Wrightsville

The Wrightsville mayor has invited us to the Millie Brooks Library for the April City Council meeting. This will be a busy venue with a garden group there from 4:00-7:00 pm, and an attorney is speaking from 5:30-6:30 pm. Click here to sign up for this event.

Sunday, May 5

Noon - 4:00 PM

Historic Arkansas Museum

200 E Third St, Little Rock

The Territorial Fair, a highly anticipated event with 500-1000 people expected. Activities at the HAM include music, magic, and a very active and diverse crowd. Suffragette costumes are Ok, and even encouraged. Click here to sign up for the May event.

What do our Volunteers do? 

• They are at the LWVPC table for a specified amount of time, and have Voter Registration experience or training in Pulaski County.

Our Event Leader will:

• need to have Voter Registration experience or training in Pulaski County (League will provide),
• pick up materials from Voter Services, 
• get to the event early to set up; and at event's end take down the display, and
• return materials and voter registration forms to Voter Services.

Please contact Voter Services if you would like more information about these events.

At the Power the South leadership conference, our LWVAR President, Bonnie Miller, explained the "Gift a Membership" plan that's meant to increase LWV numbers and add friends and family to our rosters. As you can see from the number of new members this past month, the plan works! Welcome to all of our new members, whether you were gifted the membership or found us on your own - you are so welcome and appreciated here.

Thank you for your support!

Mary Lou Basham, Event Coordinator

In April 2023, LWV PC members joined in the Pilgrimage for Peace Walk. It was a memorable and moving experience on many levels and we gained an understanding of the ripple effect of violence as well as an appreciation for the power of our community to honor those who lost their lives to violence.

We meet at 2:00pm at Heifer International at 1 World Avenue. From there, we'll carry the LWVPC Banner as we walk through the River Market and across the Junction Bridge to the Beacon of Peace & Hope for the 3:00pm Remembrance Service honoring those who perished at the hand of violence during this past year in central Arkansas.

More information...

Remember to bring water, sunscreen and a hat.

Unable to walk with us, stop by and wave us on, or join us at the Beacon of Peace & Hope for the Remembrance Service.

(You may recognize this photo from our website gallery.)

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Upcoming Events: LWVPC Calendar