Date: 10/24/2024
Subject: Weekly Update for Oct 24
From: League of Women Voters of Milwaukee County

LWVWI Addresses Voter Intimidation Efforts

The State League is a leader in the Wisconsin Election Protection Coalition where voting rights groups and legal partners work to combat voter intimidation. If you hear of anything or experience any voting related issues, including intimidating text messages, please report it to the Election Protection Hotline by calling 866-OUR-VOTE.

Here are a few media stories that we are encouraged to share:

Volunteers Needed for Post-Election Equipment Audit Observation

The League of Women Voters of Wisconsin is now recruiting volunteers for its Post-Election Equipment Audit Observation Program. The equipment audits happen in the weeks after election day, sometimes with only 24 hours notice, so flexibility is key for this volunteer opportunity.

LWVWI will find out which municipalities, reporting units and contests are chosen for post-election equipment audits on Wednesday November 6, during a special Wisconsin Elections Commission meeting. LWVWI will provide training, a reporting form to document findings, and other support. Please contact LWVWI Voter Services Coordinator Delany Zimmer with questions at dzimmer@lwvwi.org

In Case You Missed It: Recording of Infrastructure Series Presentation

A recording is available for the LWVWI presentation on the state of Wisconsin’s Bridges & Roads, the first of a nine-part webinar series brought to you by the League of Women Voters of Wisconsin and American Society of Civil Engineers-WI. Learn more and register for the whole series.

Here is the recording.

Other Resources:

Are Reproductive Rights a top priority for you?

Do you have a few Social Media accounts?

Want to help educate citizens on abortion healthcare facts?

Even if you only have one hour/week, contact g.sklodowska@lwvmilwaukee.org to join our team.

Help us create a world where all people have full autonomy over their bodies with equitable access to reproductive healthcare regardless of socio-economic status.

BUY YOUR COFFEE NOW WHILE THERE IS A MATCH IN PLACE!!!

Coffee for a Strong Democracy

Buy your coffee now!!! There is a $5.00 match donation to the coffee sale in place for every bag you purchase.

This challenge match was put together by a generous group of LWVMC members. Thank you!

Purchase coffee online at the League website at BIT.LY/46ZHWNK

Our partner is East View Coffee Company who purchase coffee from women-owned coffee farms in Columbia and Brazil. East View uses packaging that is environmentally friendly. There are four varieties, and each 12 oz. bag of coffee is $17.50, available in either whole bean or ground. Descriptions of the four coffee blends are on the website and the pdf flyer.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1AO08ux9u93bQY9kvcTYyrPKgQ9AwrE56/view?usp=sharing

The Cafe Corazon restaurant group has selected LWVMC as its featured Tú y Yo (You and I) community organization for the month of November.

This means that for every taco plate ordered on each of the four Tuesdays in November, LWVMC will receive a $1.00 donation.

Cafe Corazon has great food, a fun atmosphere, and friendly staff at three locations in Bay View, Riverwest, and Brown Deer. And who doesn’t like tacos?!

This is an easy way to support our League’s activities and to get our name out more across the Milwaukee community.

Vote 411

THANK YOU if you have already voted!! Your vote is your voice and every vote, every voice matters!!

If you haven’t voted yet, are you ready? Check out VOTE411.org!

It is customized to your address where you can see the candidates and ballot issues on your personal ballot. Hear directly from the candidates on their vision for their communities and America’s future. You can compare candidates side by side before making your selections.

Go to VOTE411.org and type in your address to get started.

Make a Voting Plan

First-time and seasoned voters all need a plan before casting their ballot. Make a plan and get prepared to go to the polls.

1. Check your registration and/or register to vote

2. Learn about your early voting options.

3. Explore your day-of voting options.

4. Research candidates: Learn where candidates running for office stand on the issues, and about the ballot measures on your ballot.

VOTE411.org provides details on who and what will be on your ballot – including statements directly from the candidates on some of today’s most pressing issues. From local elections to national contests, take time to explore all the candidates on your ballot and hear from the candidates in their own words. To learn where candidates stand on the issues important to you, watch or attend candidate debates and forums in your community, and explore the information provided on VOTE411.org.

5. Share your plans! Tell your friends and family and encourage them to make a voting plan at VOTE411.org

Early Voting Has Started!

And runs until Sunday, November 3rd

Call your Municipal Clerk to find out the schedule and location of early voting sites in your municipality. To find your clerk go to Find My Clerk.

Drop boxes may, or may not be available in your community, call your Municipal Clerk to find out if they are available in your municipality and the location of the drop boxes. To find your clerk go to Find My Clerk.

LWV Lake Michigan Region Fall Conference Oct. 25-26

LWVMC belongs to the Lake Michigan Region Inter-League Organization, which advocates for policies that promote the health of Lake Michigan and the other Great Lakes. Members are invited to the LWV Lake Michigan Region 2024 Annual Meeting & Fall Conference on October 25-26. The event is a “hybrid” (in-person with a virtual option) Annual Meeting & Conference in Manistee, Michigan. Register here!

The League’s flyer outlining key election dates and contested races in Milwaukee and Waukesha County is available in English. Please include this in your communications with your constituents or download and print it.

2024 Fall General Election Candidates and Calendar Flyer

This flyer is now available in Spanish.

2024 General Election Calendar and Candidate Flyer Spanish

Also new this week is a flyer which outlines the League’s reasons to VOTE NO

on the Constitutional Amendment on the Nov. 5 ballot.

Nov 5 Vote No Flyer

Recurring Donations – Give Monthly!

Join our budget friendly monthly giving program to support the League’s mission to empower voters and defend democracy. Whatever the monthly amount, your generosity will increase the capacity of the League for outreach in the community.

How do I sign up?

Go to the League website at www.lwvmilwaukee.org and sign-in as a member. Click on the donate button and you will see opportunities to give with the top left being “recurring donations.” Click on “Schedule Donation” and follow the prompts. There is a minimum of $10 per month and you will need a credit card.

Tips:

· Decide how many times you want the donation made and enter in the box for number of occurrences. E.g. enter 120 to donate monthly for 10 years; Enter 60 to donate monthly for 5 years.

· You may get a pop-up window every month saying you have a payment due. Ignore this, it will pay automatically.

If you have questions, contact Mary Voelker at m.voelker@lwvmilwaukee.org.

New! LWVMC Gift Memberships

Share Your Passion for the League of Women Voters by purchasing a membership for friends or family. They hear you talking about the League, and maybe about your specific work with the League. Now they can find out more about our wonderful organization and opportunities for civic engagement. Purchase gift memberships here.

Graphic used with permission. www.vecteezy.com

Giving Tuesday Leadership Volunteer Opportunity

While LWVMC has not participated in Giving Tuesday in the past, we should be a part of this movement to raise awareness of our mission and raise money to further our mission to empower voters and defend democracy. Volunteer for this targeted and short-term leadership opportunity to plan and implement a Giving Tuesday strategy. While approval is needed, this is a chance to be creative and scale a project to your available time and expertise. Align the project with our principles of being a grassroots, nonpartisan organization. Contact Mary Voelker at m.voelker@lwvmilwaukee.org to express interest and/or for more information.

League members are invited to attend the annual Issues Briefing.

The event is virtual and will include sessions on important public policy issues.
Thurs, Nov. 14th 6:30 pm - 8pm
Sat, Nov. 16th, 9:30 am - 11:30am
Tues, Nov. 19th 6:30 pm - 8pm

Early registration now open.

Free Event Featuring Doris Kearns Goodwin on Oct. 27

United to Preserve presents historian and Pulitzer Prize-winning author Doris Kearns Goodwin and CNN Senior Producer Ryan Struyk in conversation about the future of American democracy. The event will be held at the Sharon Lynne Wilson Center fo the Arts, 3270 Mitchell Park Dr., Brookfield, on Oct. 27 at 7 p.m. Register for this free event here.

Accessing Members-Only Resources on the LWVMC Website

The website contains resources for members-only. Members must be logged in to see this information.

Contact info.member@lwvmilwaukee.org should you need help logging into the website.

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