LWV of the East Shore

LWV of the East Shore

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The LWV of the East Shore - 
All Shoreline Area Towns including: Branford, North Branford, Guilford, Killingworth, Madison, Old Saybrook

 
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TO JOIN THE LWV OF THE EAST SHORE:
1) PLEASE FILL OUT THIS MEMBERSHIP FORM 
 
2) PLEASE SEND A CHECK FOR $50 MEMBERSHIP DUES ($25 Additional for Household Member; $0 Student Member) TO:
 
LWVES
P O Box 195
Guilford, CT 06437-0195
 
NOTE:  Unfortunately, our link for online payment is not available at this time.  If you would like to pay by credit card, contact us at eastshoreleague [at] yahoo.com.
 
The League of Women Voters is where hands-on work to safeguard democracy leads to civic improvement.  Join us today!
 

 
upcoming events

2024 COFFEE AND BOOK DISCUSSIONS

 APRIL BOOK DISCUSSION ON VOTING

APRIL 30, 2024 SCRANTON LIBRARY IN MADISON; 10 AM

 Book Title:  A Real Right to Vote: How a Constitutional Amendment Can Safeguard American Democracy by Richard Hasen

Drawing on troubling stories of state attempts to disenfranchise military voters, women, African Americans, students, former felons, Native Americans, and others, Richard Hasen argues that American democracy can and should do better in assuring that all eligible voters can cast a meaningful vote that will be fairly counted. He shows how a constitutional right to vote can deescalate voting wars between political parties that lead to endless rounds of litigation and undermine voter confidence in elections, and can safeguard democracy against dangerous attempts at election subversion.

We have heard that most of the local libraries do not yet have the book, "A Real Right to Vote: How a Constitutional Amendment can Safeguard American Democracy", that we will be discussing on April 30, 2024 at 10 AM at the Scranton Library in Madison.
However, we do have links to two webinars below where Mr. Richard Hasen discusses his book. 
 
We welcome you to join us to discuss this interesting voting topic whether you have read the book or not.  We think you will find the discussion worthwhile.  This discussion is open to the public, so feel free to invite your friends to join in.
 
We hope you will view the webinars and if you are interested, you could recheck with your local library for availability and let them know you would like it.  Also there is the option to purchase the book. 
 
We hope to see you on April 30th!   If you know you will be attending, please RSVP to this email address to let us know. 
Thank you!
 
 
 

 

2024 CT GENERAL ASSEMBLY ADVOCACY

 

For advocacy information on the current legislative session, you can click the link b below:

LWV OF CONNECTICUT ADVOCACY

 


LWVES BOARD MEMBER HONORED

We are so proud of LWVES Board member and Voter Service chair, Elise Low, for being honored as one of the Shore Publishing Beacon Award winners. Elise is recognized for her volunteer work especially with the League to educate citizens and encourage voting in our area. Congratulations, Elise!

ELISE AWARD

 

 PAST EVENTS

 

Lunch with LWV

 

 

LWVES CANDIDATES EVENTS

LWVES sponsored two candidates events:  Killingworth First Selectman Candidates' Forum and Madison First Selectman Candidates' Debate.  You can view these events at:  LWVES YouTube

 

 

ANNUAL MEETING 2023

 

We had a terrific Annual Meeting which was highlighted by our special Guest Speaker: Rob McCoole, Director, Guilford Free Library.  Rob shared his insights on the increase in book challenges in Connecticut and the country.  

Annual Meeting 1

Ann Mtg info2023 Annual Meeting 2

2023 Annual Meeting 32023 Annual Meeting 4

 "WHY I VOTE" PROJECT WITH SHORE PUBLISHING

 
 Get Out and Vote! We are sharing why some of your neighbors are going to vote on Election Day, November 8TH. The "Why I Vote" project is a LWVES partnership with Shore Publishing.
  

Engaging Our Differences for a Better Community

LWV of the East Shore has launched our special project "Engaging Our Differences for a Better Community.  We will be offering a variety of opportunities for our members and citizens to participate in this project.  
 
 
Why the Brain Follows:  The Science of Us vs. Them 
 
LWVES was pleased to present Dr. Terry Wu, Doctor of Neuroscience and owner of Neuromarketing Services, and his presentation entitled, “Why the Brain Follows:  The Science of Us vs. Them.”  

This is part of the LWVES special project: “Engaging our Differences for a Better Community”.  

Engaging Our Differences webinar

Engaging our Differences for a Better Community webinar
 

“Why the Brain Follows:  The Science of Us vs. Them.” Dr. Wu Presentation

 

LWVES Diversity, Equity and Inclusion policy:  
 
The LWVES is fully committed to ensure compliance, in principle and in practice, with the LWVUS Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Policy.
 
 
LWV East Shore Board of Directors
Carol Reimers: Contact person
Email: eastshoreleague [at] yahoo.com
 
2024 BOARD OF DIRECTORS 
Liz Alcorn, Daniel Armin, Mary Bigelow, Denise Isaac, Kristin Johnstone, Brooks Low, Elise Low, Carol Reimers
 
Off-Board:
Nancy Matyasovsky, Roster Database
 

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