Your Weekly Denver League Update | Last Chance for Bulb Sale Orders -- Orders Close June 10
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Bulb Sale Online: A Testimonial and a Request
Those of you who know me know that technical expertise is not my strong suit. So, when I was ready to order my amaryllis and tulip bulbs last week, I approached the online store with more than a little trepidation. I needn’t have worried. The bulb store is easy to navigate, and ten minutes after I logged in, I had finished my order. I really encourage you to try it; I think you’ll like it.
You are probably aware that the bulb sale is our major fundraiser for the year. We have a little more than a week until our deadline—Friday, June 10. Please get your own order in, send information to anyone you know who might like some beautiful tulips next spring, and don’t forget that the amaryllis and paperwhites make wonderful gifts. Together we can do this.
Elsie Haley, Communications Chair
| Program Planning Survey -- Deadline Extended
Please use this link to take a survey regarding your priorities and preferences for the 2022/23 briefings. We would love to hear from every member to ensure we are meeting your needs to be an informed citizen. Please respond by Friday, June 10so that your responses are included. This survey is for members only; so you will be taken to a place to log in.
If you have trouble logging in, let Andrea Mitchell know and she will fix you up.
Barbara Allen Ford, Program Co-Chair | LWV Position on Gun Safety
Given recent tragedies, we are providing the League Position on Gun Safety.
The League of Women Voters of the United States believes that the proliferation of handguns and semi-automatic assault weapons in the United States is a major health and safety threat to its citizens. The League supports strong federal measures to limit the accessibility and regulate the er of these weapons by private citizens. The League support regulating firearms for consumer safety. See HERE for more details.
Marty Sloven, Board of Directors, Secretary | LWVCO Health Care Committee
Are YOU interested in Health Care issues? The LWVCO is looking for a representative from each local League to be present on a statewide committee working on Health Care issues. The meet the second Tuesday of the month at 5 pm on Zoom. IF you are interested register for the next meeting on July 12 on zoom at LWVCO Calendar of Events. See more details HERE.
Jeanette Scotland, Voter Service | Ballot Issue Researchers Needed | | The Voter Service Committee is looking for League members who would be willing to research one or two city ballot issues that might be coming up for the November Ballot. At this time there are only two issues, but it is expected that City Council will be putting a few measures on the ballot and there are possibly some citizen-initiated measures as well.
Please contact Diane Young if you are willing to take on this task. We have written procedures for the task, which is usually done during late summer and early September. No in-person meetings required. Email dioyoung@comcast.net or call 303-759-3921 if you have any questions.
| | | Club Express Boot Camp June 15-16, 2022
All Board Members, Committee Chairs, and interested members: WV Denver has purchased an all-League pass to the Club Express Boot Camp to be held June 15-16, 2022. Go to the link below and you will be able access the schedule and download slide decks for the sessions in which you are interested. Sessions are classified as "beginner" ("from Zero") or Advanced ("Wizards"). When the time comes for your chosen sessions, you will see a "streaming now" icon that will provide you access to the session.
| LWVUS National Convention in Denver June 23-26
Greetings League members. You are formally invited to the 55th League of Women Voters National Convention.
This year, our Convention will be a fully hybrid experience, with both combined and unique experiences for in-person and virtual attendees. All information related to Convention, including registration and hotel bookings, can be found at https://www.lwv.org/manage-your-league/council-convention.
League members are invited to attend Convention as voting delegates or as observers. Check out the registration tab at https://www.lwv.org/manage-your-league/council-convention to learn more. Registration is open until June 6.
Convention is a League experience unlike any other, where League members come together to network, learn, and chart the course for the next biennium. We hope you will join us in Denver or online in June! Please contact Marge Fisch if you can house delegates or would like to volunteer.
Marge Fisch, Organization
| | Barbara Ann Ford
A long time member of the Cherrington Unit, Barbara Ann Ford joined the Denver League in 1994. Her memorial service will be at 11:00 AM on June 25 2022 at Calvary Baptist Church, 6500 E Girard Avenue Denver CO 80224. There will be a reception following the service at the church. For more informaiton, please contact ejlorimer@aol.com.
Peg Oldham, Cherrington Unit Leader | | | Information from Previous Events
Recordings, slide decks, and other materials from briefings and the Annual Meeting can be found under "Resources" on the website. Briefing Materials |
LWVCO's 2022 Legislative Wrap-Up
Below are follow-up materials from LWVCO; please feel free to share.
Beth Hendrix, LWVCO | Annual Meeting - Saturday, May 14, 2022, 9:00 AM -11:30 AM
| "Like" us on Facebook and Follow us on Instagram
Jackie Denning has been doing a remarkable job of posting our news items and events on Facebook and Instagram. When you are on either site search for "League of Women Voters of Denver" and LIKE an LWVD posting on Facebook so that you can continue to get postings that can be shared easily with your friends and family. On Instagram, you have to Request to Follow League of Women Voters of Denver.
| Office Hours
Monday through Thursday 10:00 to 2:00 p.m.
Fran Coleman will be back in the office full-time on June 6.
| | Office Update
Fran Coleman is recovering from knee replacement surgery. The office duties are being shared by members of the executive committee in her absence for a few weeks following surgery.
At right is a photo of the renovation at Montview Presbyterian! We expect to be back in our office soon.
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