MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION
What is the League of Women Voters?
The League of Women Voters is a non-partisan, multi-issue organization whose mission is to promote political responsibility through informed and active participation in government and to act on selected government issues. The League's reputation of thoroughness and nonpartisanship makes it a powerful and respected citizen organization in America.
Who can join?
Membership is open to all women and men of voting age.
What does our League do?
The League: holds voter registrations; sponsors, organizes, and conducts Candidate Nights; distributes fact sheets on candidates and state ballot questions; and studies state and local issues.
We offer membership and some public meetings/programs on League study and action issues of current interest.
We lead Internship in Democracy programs in the Middletown High School North; provide Get Out the Vote packets to graduating High School Seniors; conduct a Running & Winning workshop for high school juniors.
What do my dues include?
Membership in the LWV-GRBA, Monmouth Co. LWV, LWVNJ & LWVUS. You will also receive excellent local, state and national publications.
How can you make a difference?
The members of the LWV-GRBA establish a force that can affect all levels of public policy. You can especially help us educate both adults and high school students in areas related to community & political participation at the local levels. Every new member increases the effectiveness and influence the League has on the issues important to YOU.
How do YOU become a League member?
Please complete the membership form below or
contact Barbara Chaudhery, 732-671-4058, [email protected] for more information.
If you are already a member via LWVUS or LWVNJ and live in our towns please pay your annual dues to LWV-GRBA directly in the future.
Greater Red Bank Area League of Women Voters
Membership Form 2009-2010
Name ________________________
Phone____________
Address __________________________________
Spouse�s Name ______________________
E-mail _____________________
Membership dues are : $60/individual, $90/family, $25/full time student.
Dues $______ Contribution$_______
Please make checks payable to
LWV-GRBA and send to LWV-GRBA, PO Box 7649, Shrewsbury NJ 07702
Your Membership Counts!
Even if you don't have time for active participation, your membership alone will strengthen our voice.
MORE MEMBERS = MORE CLOUT
Click on the other sections on the left to learn more about what we do.
ALL LWV-GRBA MEMBERS are requested to complete and return either this (more detailed survey) or the one found on the CONTACT pages ASAP.
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LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS � GREATER RED BANK AREA MEMBER SURVEY
NAME__________________________________________________________________
PHONE NUMBER__________________________
E-MAIL ADDRESS ________________________
We all like to feel needed. We�re excited to tell you our League needs you!
WE NEED THE HELP OF MANY MORE OF OUR MEMBERS IN ORDER TO ACCOMPLISH OUR GOALS FOR �09-�10 � AND WE HOPE ALL MEMBERS WILL INDICATE INTEREST IN ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING:
(Much of the work can be done at home, will not take much time, requires none or few meetings, gives you chance to meet others and truly MAKE A DIFFERENCE for you, the community and our League).
___ PUBLIC RELATIONS /PUBLICITY DIRECTOR URGENTLY NEEDED!!
We must do a better job of promoting our League�s image and activities to the
community at large through all available media.
We will supply you with the information for the releases. We already have
an up-to-date complete list of local media contacts. Working from home you would
e-mail the information and then make follow-up calls as needed.
___ FUND RAISING/BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL APPEALS
Provide us with personal contacts to business & professionals you know so we can
reach out to them to help provide funding for some of our major projects.
___ OBSERVER CORP
Learn more about what is happening in your town by joining with other LWV members and attending meetings of the governing body & board of education, taking a few notes, sharing the info with our members via our Spotlight. NEEDED a coordinator for each town as well as interested participants.
___ RUNNING AND WINNING WORKSHOP -
Additional members needed to assist us with the planning of this
Spring 2009 interactive workshop for High school junior girls to teach them leadership skills
for winning political office �skills that can be applied to many life situations.
___ VOTER SERVICE
Throughout the year we are involved in activities that �promote political responsibilities�
including voter registration, getting out the vote, helping with candidate meetings & info,
and our special Spring project with upcoming graduates at local High Schools.
___ MEMBERSHIP
We have many new ideas to increase membership but need a few people to help us carry
them out.
___ STUDY GROUPS
Group informal gatherings to research and study League topics that have practical local
applications and may lead us to future action items. (i.e. campaign finance, health issues, etc.)
___ SPOTLIGHT
Grace Chen, editor, would appreciate additional help in writing, editing, mailing & distribution.
Other areas in which you are interested or have expertise to share: ________________________
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PLEASE RETURN COMPLETED FORM TO :
Bobbie Goldstein ,87 Glenwood Dr., Tinton Falls 07724
If questions contact [email protected]
