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Any person, age 16 or older, may join the League of Women Voters
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JOIN THE LWVSFC OR RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP HERE

                    Annual Membership Options*
                  Individual Membership .........................................................$ 60 
                  Household Membership (two individuals at same address)...$ 100    
                  Student Membership (ages 16 - 25, currently enrolled).........$ 30​
               

              *If you would like to be an active member of the League and wish to apply for a scholarship                    to pay for membership, please contact Debbie Helper at lwvsfc@gmail.com for more                              information. Scholarships are available for anyone who wishes to be active and can                                  contribute to the diversity of the League through skill set or as a member of an                                            underrepresented group."
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                                                                  The LWVSFC is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization.
                                                                  Dues are tax-deductible to the  extent allowed by law.
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There are many reasons to join the League:
  • To Learn How Local Government Works: The LWVSFC helps you understand the structure and functions of local government, including the City of Santa Fe, Santa Fe County, the Santa Fe Public Schools and Santa Fe Community College.
  • To Become Informed About Issues: You will receive our monthly newsletter, the VOTER, and be invited to attend a full calendar of LWVSFC activities and events designed to inform you about local, state and national issues that affect our community.
  • To Find Out "Who's Who": The LWVSFC maintains an online guide to elected and appointed government officials and offers frequent opportunities for members to meet and get to know the people they elected to represent them.
  • To​ Become an Informed Voter: The LWVSFC produces Voter Guides for all local elections, conducts informative candidate forums, and analyzes local issues that will appear on the ballot.
  • To Sharpen Your Advocacy Skills: The LWVSFC offers training in how to make your voice heard and how to effectively influence elected officials. We also offer opportunities for you to join with other like-minded people in advocating for the causes you care about.
  • To Help Make Democracy Work: Members of the LWVSFC provide advice and oversight at all levels of the democratic process to ensure transparency, ethical behavior and inclusiveness in government.
  • To Be "In League" with Others: Membership in the LWVSFC (your local League) also includes membership in the State League (LWVNM) and National League (LWVUS). ​
There are many ways to participate in the League:
 The LWVSFC is: a grassroots organization that depends on our members’ skills and energy. There are many opportunities to participate in the League. Check our website www.lwvsfc.org for more information on programs and activities, to view the calendar, and to read the VOTER newsletter. We are also on Facebook.
  • Voter Services Committee (Voter Registration, Education and Information): Members register voters, conduct candidate forums, develop Voter Guides and prepare other election-related activities. Email Kelly Davis at kdavis466@gmail.com for these activities that are key to our Mission. If high school voter registration is your passion, email Randi Lowenthal  at randi.lowenthal@gmail.com or Anne Culp at ammculp@gmail.com. To help with the LWVSFC information tables, email Kelly Davis above.
  • Action and Advocacy Committee: This committee meets the first Thursday monthly and is open to all members. The committee helps to supply the LWVSFC Board and membership with vital information for decision-making on advocacy including our Positions. To become a part of this lively, highly engaged group, contact Jody Larson at dtlars@aol.com.
  • Public Relations/Communications: To assist with press relations, social media plus other outreach activities, contact Stephanie Schlanger at stephanie.schlanger@gmail.com.
  • The Voter Newsletter/Website/Social Media: Posts information/content to keep the website current and performs general maintenance/software updates. We welcome material for the website to inform/educate our members. If you are a Facebook or Twitter maven, we need your help to raise our profile and inform the public about the LWVSFC! ​Contact Stephanie Schlanger at stephanie.schlanger@gmail.com.
  • Membership Committee: A vital element to encourage recruitment, welcome and orient new members. All members benefit from any social activities suggested. Contact Debbie Helper at dwright94@hotmail.com.
  • Administrative Assistance:  Lend a hand in taking care of LWVSFC paperwork processing, answering emails and general assistance. Contact Judy Williams at jkwilliams24@gmail.com.
  • Program Planning: At this annual Program Planning Meeting open to all members, attendees review existing Positions on issues at the local, state or national level for updating, consider other League Positions on issues for “concurrence or adoption” and recommend/approve studies like the most recent local economic development study. ​ Contact Laura Atkins at ljatkins@mindspring.com.  Check the Calendar of Events on our website www.lwvsfc.org for the specific date and look for related announcements in the VOTER newsletter.
  • Calendar of Events:  If you have an idea for a specific event, community meeting or tour, contact Laura Atkins at ljatkins@mindspring.com.
  • Nonfiction Book Club: The group meets to discuss and then select a book for discussion at a subsequent meeting. Dates are announced via email and are listed in Calendar of Events. Gatherings are held at Collected Works Bookstore. Contact Donna Reynolds at donnamr@mac.com for more details. 
 
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