Date: 11/3/2022
Subject: LWVMC: Weekly Update for Nov. 3
From: League of Women Voters of Milwaukee County

Happy Thursday,

Here's this week's Weekly Update for League of Women Voters Milwaukee County (LWVMC) news, information and events.

Looking for a meaningful way to encourage even more people to vote on Nov 8? Have a few hours to spare on Election Day?

Then our vote tripling program might be just what you're looking for. It's a low lift, but high impact volunteer opportunity to inspire voters to encourage their friends and family to make their voices heard too.

Join LWVWI and Souls To The Polls Wisconsin in celebrating our Democracy by thanking voters and encouraging them to contact three friends after they've voted. We're looking for volunteers to take shifts outside of designated voting locations on Tuesday, Nov. 8.

Here's what you'll do:

Attend a one-hour "vote tripling" training online via a Zoom meeting link. This training will give you tips about how to remind voters to text or call friends.
Sign up below for one (or more!) three-hour shifts in your preferred county.
You'll receive your designated polling place assignment via email or a phone call prior to Nov. 8.
During your shift, you'll show up to your assigned polling place and ask folks exiting the polls to text three of their friends/family a reminder to vote.
You'll stay outdoors near the exits of the polls and speak to people only after they've voted.

Can you help inspire more voters to vote?

This volunteer opportunity is for you if you're outgoing and would enjoy talking to voters outside of the polls. Please respond to this form by midnight on Saturday, Nov 5.

If You Haven’t Voted Yet…

The Fall Voter Guide on Vote411.org is available with candidate information for races in Milwaukee and Waukesha County and the City of Milwaukee and on candidates running for state and national offices. There is also information on the two referenda for Milwaukee County and two referenda for Waukesha County.

The voter guide includes information on candidates running for federal, state and local offices and on the meaning of yes and no votes for each of the referenda on the ballot for the Nov. 8 general election. If you haven’t voted yet, use the Voter Guide on Vote411.org to inform your decisions.

Know who and what you are voting for in this election! Use the Guide! It is not too late to tell your family, friends, colleagues, and neighbors who haven’t voted yet about Vote411.org.

Learn about LWV Advocacy Nov. 3

A workshop on League issue advocacy will be held on Zoom on Thursday, Nov. 3, from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.

All members are invited to attend to learn how LWVMC advocacy committees use the League’s adopted positions on issues to advocate for government policies that serve the public good. Register using the button below.

Volunteers Needed to Observe Canvass

The LWV is helping All Voting is Local to recruit volunteers to be observers as the Milwaukee County Board of Canvassers reviews and certifies election results. The process begins Nov. 10 and is expected to run through Nov. 18 (week days only). A more detailed description of this process may be found here.

In the past, this process has largely proceeded without incident. However, beginning in 2020, multiple states have seen concerted partisan efforts to pressure and influence boards of canvassers. Observers will be given a form to record your observations, as well as a way to immediately contact All Voting is Local to report concerns. You do not have to live in Milwaukee County to do this. The canvass will take place from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in room G-7 at the Milwaukee County Courthouse. Training is provided.

More information here: Canvas Observer Role Description

If you are interested, please volunteer here (must be logged in as a member to access): Volunteer to be a Canvas Observer

Help Boost Our Teen Social Media Messaging

The LWVMC High School Voter Education and Registration Program, headed by Leigh Ann Tidey, utilizes social media to reach students. A social media team of students has created and placed their original social media work on TikTok.

Please go to TikTok and look for rvotematters2. You can find the web version of our account here.

Then like the posts and follow us. The increased traffic will cause the site to boost our posts even further.

Check out rvotematters2 on Instagram as well.

Use the resources of the Milwaukee League of Women Voters as detailed in the links below to provide information to yourself, your friends and to the community organizations you are involved with. Please email us at voterservices@lwvmilwaukee.org if you have a request for our printed information.

Great Decisions Discussion - International Relations Group

Thursday, Nov. 10

10 a.m., Nov. 10

Wauwatosa Public Library

Topic: The WHO (World Health Organization)

If questions, please contact Gloria Weiskotten at g.weiskotten@lwvmilwaukee.org

Public Issues Forum Nov. 16 on Climate Change: Origins, Impacts and Solutions

Join League members and the public at this event to move forward in supporting the City-County Climate and Economic Equity Plan.

Wednesday, Nov. 16
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Summit Place

Main Floor, Large Conference Room

6737 W Washington St., West Allis

With David H. Petering, Distinguished Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Emeritus, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Climate change presents an existential threat to the future of life on Earth. This presentation will discuss the origins of climate change within the context of Earth as a life-sustaining planet, followed by an overview of what is happening across the globe as a result of rising global temperatures. The focus will then shift to what can be done in terms of technical solutions that quickly transform the world’s economies to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.

Milwaukee’s Climate and Equity Plan will be highlighted to illustrate the promise and the challenges of this far-reaching objective. Next, the question will be considered whether technological fixes can be implemented in time and at the scale necessary in the USA without a drastic change in our collective values. The talk concludes with some thoughts about the role of the LWV in addressing the climate crisis.

This free, in-person event is brought to you by the LWVMC Natural Resources Committee. View flyer here.

A VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY

Can you share your video skills at this Nov. 16 event? We’re all aware of the value of the League’s Public Information Forums. And we know that Climate Change affects not only ourselves but future generations, too. If you can provide video access by recording this forum for later viewing, please reply to volunteer@lwvmilwaukee.org.

Prepare yourself to help people register to vote! Learn how to register people to vote using MyVote.wi.gov. Learn what is acceptable photo ID for voting in Wisconsin and how to acquire it. Registration required.

Wednesday, Nov. 16

5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

LWVMC Office

Summit Place

6737 W. Washington Street

Room # to be determined

Monday, Dec. 12

5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

East Library

2320 N Cramer Street

Conference Room

Questions regarding this announcement please email training@lwvmilwaukee.org.

The LWV Bumper Magnets and Yard Signs Available!

We are now offering bumper magnets to those that want them. They will be distributed on a first come first serve basis. They are too heavy and oddly shaped to mail. If you want one or both of these please complete the order form below and we will be in touch with you.

We also have three yard signs to choose from:

Vote From Home
VOTE/VOTA
Election workers

Yard signs (18"x24") are available on a first come first served basis. Limited quantities available.

Please use the link below to request a bumper sticker or sign.

Bumper Magnet & Yard Sign Order Form

ALERT!

YOU can help address climate change here in Milwaukee County!

The LWVMC Board has supported the principles of the City-County Climate and Economic Equity Plan.

The Plan’s Executive Summary, available here: https://city.milwaukee.gov/ImageLibrary/Groups/cityGreenTeam/PDF/DRAFTClimateandEquityPlanExecutiveSummary.pdf, outlines a viable approach to address climate change and at the same time economically benefit everyone, including the disadvantaged.

Read the Executive Summary and join us in person on the evening of Nov. 16 at the LWVMC Information Forum, “Climate Change: Origins, Effects and Solutions” to learn more.

A Play for the End of the World Author Talk

Book: A Play for the End of the World

By Jai Chakrabarti

Tuesday, Nov. 15

7:30 p.m.

Via Zoom Webinar

Set in early 1970s New York and rural India, A Play for the End of the World by Jai Chakrabarti, tells the story of a turbulent, unlikely romance, a harrowing account of the lasting horrors of WWII, and a searing examination of one man’s search for forgiveness and acceptance. A Play for the End of the World won the National Jewish Book Award for debut fiction, was the Association of Jewish Libraries Honor Book, and was longlisted for the PEN/Faulkner Award.

Sponsored by Harry & Rose Sampson Family Jewish Community Center.

Empathy on Purpose

Thursday, Nov. 17

6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Virtual

Join the League for an evening of learning, gathering, and open, guided discussion. This interactive event is self-reflective and the foundation for more studies to come. Please invite both League and non League members to join us in learning and growing as a community together. LWVWI DEI Senior Specialist Maria Douglas will lead the discussion.