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The VOTER Newsletter

Our monthly newsletter, The VOTER, provides information on League programs and events, and updates on our advocacy efforts, among other topics.

Lissa Staley, Communications Chair

Articles for the Voter are due the Friday after the monthly Board of Director’s meeting held on the second Tuesday of the month.

THE VOTER
NOVEMBER 2024

Calendar of Events

November 5 | Noon | Marvin 101BC at Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library
Marvin Burris presents on the history of Abilene, Kansas. Join on Zoom.

December 3 | Noon | Marvin 101BC at Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library
Dr. Jeanne Klein speaks about the Kansas Women’s Suffrage Movement. Join on Zoom.

President’s Perspective

Mary Lou Davis, Chapter President  

This has been a busy election cycle for our League registering and educating voters through numerous community events. This included Washburn University events and area high school presentations assisting students registering to vote. Additionally, over 1,000 postcards were sent encouraging women to voice their power through their vote. 

These efforts could not be accomplished without dedicated League volunteers who want to make a difference in our Shawnee County communities. Thank you to each volunteer who gave their time and talent!

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Local Observer Reports

LWV observers keep you informed about what is happening in local government. The Local Observer Corps volunteers attend city, county and school board meetings and take notes. Read the Observer reports for the November 2024 Voter.
 
 

October Tuesday Topics Summary 

The October Tuesday Topics featured Dr. Bob Beatty, Professor and Chairman of the Political Science Department at Washburn University speaking about current political campaigns in Kansas. Dr. Beatty began his presentation by describing how he became interested in politics. The campaign videos that Dr. Beatty screened during his presentation are accessible on his website Center for Kansas Politics and Kansas Political TV Ad Archive.
 

Board Member Spotlight: Glennie Buckley

Tell us a bit about yourself:
I graduated from Washburn University with both a bachelors and masters degree and also earned an Ed.D. from Kansas State University. I’ve worked in USD 501 as a teacher and administrator and taught at Washburn University.
How did you get involved in the League of Women Voters?
Patty Pressman urged me to join the LWV, and I am so glad I did. I have learned so much about voting and our democracy. I found being involved is a real benefit. Currently, I serve as the Tuesday Topics Facilitator and invite speakers for our monthly Tuesday Topics meetings. Speakers inform us on many topics from politics to recycling to history.  Speakers often show video clips and use PowerPoints to make it easier to follow their information.
What do you like to read?
I love mystery books, especially those by David Rosenfelt, Rita Mae Brown, Miranda James, and MJ Van Buren.
What’s a fun fact about you?
My computer hates me. The feeling is mutual! I am technology challenged and rely on help from Lissa Staley and others.

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Join or Renew Your Membership

November and December are the months we collect annual dues for the upcoming year. These dues give you continued membership in the U.S. League of Women Voters, the Kansas League, and the Topeka/Shawnee County League.
2025 Dues:

  • $62 – Individual Membership
  • $101 – Household Membership
  • Students are free!

To be a sustaining member, add $30 (or more if you like) to your payment. The entire $30 stays with our local League and is tax deductible.

Payment options:

  • Pay by credit card through our website. (A $3.50 processing fee is added.) or,
  • Send a check payable to “LWVTSC” to:
    Membership Chair
    League of Women Voters of Topeka/Shawnee County
    PO Box 67251
    Topeka, KS 66667

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