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Date: 9/15/2022
Subject: Weekly Update - September 15, 2022
From: League of Women Voters of Denver



 Your Denver League Update

Dr. Alex Marrero DPS Superintendent

LWV Denver 2022 Program Kickoff

Dr. Alex Marrero, Denver Public Schools Superintendent
Tuesday, September 20, 2022, at 5:30 - 7:00 PM via Zoom

 
Dr. Marrero will address a set of issues developed by the Program Committee including:  recruitment and retention of teachers; testing requirements cost and effectiveness; school closings; and charter schools.  Anyone can register, member or non-member; you will receive the zoom link after you register.  
 
Please copy and paste this notice into an email and share with your friends, family, and co-workers.  
 
Barbara Ford, Program Chair

Making Democracy Work Day
Friday September 23, 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM


This year's Making Democracy Work meeting will cover the legislative session, abortion rights, gun violence prevention, and voter service activities.  Please join LWVCO for this important and informative meeting.  You must register at LWVCO and there will be a $10.00 charge to join.  You will receive the zoom link when you register.
Beth Hendrix, LWV Colorado

Office Update


Starting on Monday, September 19, the office will be open at Montview Presbyterian from 9:00 to 1:00. This is a change from our current hours of 10:00 until 2:00.

Fran Coleman will be on vacation from next Tuesday, September 20, through the following Wednesday, September 28. During that time, Lilah Connelly will be taking care of office duties.  If you have any questions about this, just contact me at haleyerg@gmail.com.
Elsie Haley for Organization

Call for Speaker's Bureau Volunteers

We are beginning to get requests for speakers on the November ballot issues.  If you are interested in helping present ballot issues to community, school, and other groups we could really use your help!  If you are interested please contact   Jeanette Scotland or Anne Duncan and they can tell you all about it.  

"Like" us on Facebook

 
Facebook is one of the tools that we use to communicate about elections, election issues, our educational briefings and other opportunities.  Please get on Facebook and search Facebook for "League of Women Voters of Denver."   Hit the "Thumbs up" icon to "like" us.  You will then start to receive our postings.  The latest one was for the Sept 20 kickoff with the Superintendent, Dr. Alex Marerro.  Please SHARE these posts with your family, friends, and coworkers.  Who doesn't want to hear more about what's going on at Denver Public Schools?
 
The same applies to Instagram; Jackie Denning does a very nice job of posting there, too.
Elsie Haley and the Communication Team

2022-2023 Membership Roster

You can now get the LWV Denver Member directory online!  Just hit this LINK and you will be directed to the document.  You will have to sign into the website for the magic to happen.  This version of the directory will be updated monthly; it includes only member names and contact information.  
If you want a printed copy in the traditional form, there are two options. 
  • You can print the directory in its traditional form by downloading this Document.  You must be signed in to the website as a member to get it.  
  • If you would like to have a traditional paper booklet mailed to you, please fill in this VERY short form (you must be signed in to get the form).  If you have trouble please email info@lwvdenver.org and the office will put you on the mailing list.  

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