LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF SANTA FE COUNTY

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Any person, age 16 or older, may join the League of Women Voters
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  •                     Annual Membership Options*
                  Individual Membership .........................................................$ 60 
                  Household Membership (two individuals at same address)...$ 100    

                  Student Membership (ages 16 - 25, currently enrolled)......... Free
               

              *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
  • Action and Advocacy Committee. This committee meets the first Thursday monthly and is open to all members. The committee supplies the LWVSFC Board and membership with vital information for decision-making on advocacy based on our Positions. The committee is also charged with monitoring and promoting civil discourse in city and county governing body meetings. To become a part of this lively, highly engaged group, contact Judy Williams at jkwilliams24@gmail.com.
  • Join the Observer Corps. Are you curious about what goes on at a local governing body or committee meeting? Maybe City Council or City or County Planning Commission? Public school or community college boards? We are looking for volunteers to monitor meetings and write a brief summary to keep League members informed. Training is available. Contact Jody Larson at dtlars@aol.com.
  • Communications/Public Relations/Website/Social Media. We need your help to raise our profile and inform the public about the LWVSFC! To assist with press relations, the VOTER, develop content for, and post, on our website and social media, please contact Stephanie Schlanger at stephanie.schlanger@gmail.com.
  • Voter Registration and Education. To become a Voter Registration Agent to register voters at various League sites, design voting materials, assist Help Line callers, or develop “Get Out the Vote” activities, contact Kelly Davis at kdavis466@gmail.com.
  • Election Information.To help with Candidate Forums and election information contact Kelly Davis at kdavis466@gmail.com or to help with Voter guides and Vote411, contact Sally Sabo at scsabo@cybermesa.com.
  • High School Civic Engagement Project.To find out how to become involved in supporting student civic engagement activities by assisting students to register their peers to vote, help identify and support civic engagement activities for students, assist in identifying and supporting professional development opportunities for history teachers, contact Kelly Davis at kdavis466@gmail.com.
  • Administrative Assistance/Membership/Events/Outreach. Help us with Membership, Events and Outreach. Contact Debbie Helper at lwvsfc@gmail.com.
  • Development/Fundraising. The LWVSFC continues to exist due to the generosity of donors. If you are interested in contributing your efforts to further develop the local League and help with fundraising so that the League can continue to provide its important services to the members of the local community, contact Hannah Burling hannahburling@gmail.com for more details.
League of Women Voters of Santa Fe County
P.O. Box 31547 Santa Fe, NM 87594 ​
505.982.9766 | lwvsfc@gmail.com
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