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Date: 7/30/2024
Subject: The VOTER Newsletter - August 2024
From: LWV of Johnson County


Volume 75, Number 5 | August 2024

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Kansas Primary Election

 

Election Day Aug. 6

Early Voting July 17 - Aug. 5

 
 
 
KS Ballot is a tool provided by the Voter Network (in both English and Spanish) that gives Kansas voters a nonpartisan, comprehensive look at the candidates and issues that will appear on their ballots. 
 
Advance Voting - many new options!
 
Encourage your friends and family to Make a Plan to Vote!

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Social Media: LIKE - COMMENT - SHARE
 
These simple acts of engagement help us reach more voters.
LWVUS:

LWVUS Facebook

Energizing Young Voters instagram

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Post Card Parties!
Check our event calendar to sign up:
 
  • Monday, Aug. 19 | 9:00 a.m. | Blue Valley Library
  • Thursday, Aug. 22 | 5:30 p.m. | Merriam Library
  • Thursday, Aug. 29 | 1:30 p.m. | Central Resource Library
  • Thursday, Sept. 12 | 9:30 a.m. | Monticello Library
  • Saturday, Sept. 28 | 9:30 a.m. | Lenexa City Library
 
 
Did you miss the candidate forums? You can view candidate videos on the  LWVJOCOKS4VOTERS YouTube Channel.

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Be sure to mark your calendar for Saturday, September 14 at 9:30 a.m. for our next program. The topic is "Constitutional Convention: How Are Voting Rights Affected?"
 
Social time is 9-9:30 a.m. Hope to see you there!
 
Shawnee Mission Unitarian Universalist Church (SMUUCh)
9400 Pflumm | Lenexa, KS 66213
 
 
The SMUUCh FUUD Pantry always appreciates our donations of non-perishable food. Thank you!

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I can no longer continue to serve as president of the League of Women Voters in Johnson County. My resignation is effective July 31, 2024. I will assist with any transition. I wish the best to all future LWVJoCo endeavors. If you are interested in serving as president in this leadership capacity, contact Ann Sanders, Chair of the Nominating Team, at  elizabethannsanders@yahoo.com.

Respectfully, 
Connie Taylor

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 DEI Moment
 

NIH Diversity Calendar - August

 
7th - Purple Heart Day
9th - World Indigenous Peoples’ Day
12th - Tisha B’Av (Jewish) (August 12 - August 13)
13th - Obon (Buddhist) (August 13 - August 15)
15th - Assumption of Mary (Christian)
18th - Ullambana (Buddhist)
19th - Raksha Bandhan (Hindu)
22nd - International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief
23rd - International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition
26th - Krishna Janmashtami/Jayanti (Hindu)
26th - Women’s Equality Day
31st - International Day for People of African Descent

Source: NIH Calendar - august

 

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Empowering Voters. Defending Democracy.
Are You Ready for Election Season? Gear Up Today!
 
Contact our shop to place an order.
 
Election merchandise will also be available at the September and October meetings.
 
Car Magnets: $5
Yard Signs: $10
VOTE Pins: $20
T-shirts: $15
 
Please pay by cash or check.

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  Kelly Fisher

Kathryn Good

Mark Eisemann

Kritty Effertz

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OBSERVER CORPS REPORTS
 Help us cover Johnson County! 
We have openings for OP city council, Lenexa city council, Shawnee Mission School Board, and more!
 
Email observercorps@lwvjoco.org to learn more.

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BOARD AND TEAM BRIEFS
 
LWVK Suffragist Memorial Committee 
 
Kansas Suffragist Memorial - learn more and donate here.
Facebook.com - Kansas Suffragist Memorial - see the work in progress.

Membership Team

Book Clubs

We have two book clubs, one is virtual and one is in person. Check out our webpage to see what we are reading, suggest a book to read, or find out when and where the next meeting is. You do not have to read the book; join us and engage in the discussion. 

The Membership Team Needs Members

Our motto is to “engage, recruit, and retain” members, but we also work to give members a big hug! We welcome new members, help current members with League problems, especially the website. We are working on a process to contact former members to see what we might do better.  

There are many opportunities to help out this team, from making a few calls a month, to becoming a website helper and beyond!

There are easy ways to find out more, no pressure, just a conversation. Stop by the sign in table at our monthly League meeting or email Membership@lwvjoco.org.

 
Women's Equality Coalition Event (LWVJoco is a member)
 

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 We welcome your feedback! Please contact The Voter Newsletter Editors
 
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