Sussex Activity Roundup

Sussex Activity Roundup

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Summer is supposed to be a lazy time, right? Not when it's beach season in Sussex County -- and especially not for the Sussex LWV! Just since Memorial Day, we held our annual meeting, began Voter Services tabling, rolled out the Sussex County Constituent Services Guide, published the June Newsletter, and lots more. Find out what we're up to (and how you can join in the fun) on our home page (in the sidebar or at sussexlwv.org). Here's just a taste: 

  • Our August Newsletter is full of info, ideas, and activities. Check it out HERE.
  • Interested in Voter Education and Registration? Help out at a Voter Services table! Check out the Voter Services calendar to see where we have information tables across the county this summer (and into the Fall) and find out how you can help!
  • Postcard Prep on Saturday, August 29 for Getting Out the Vote! Invite your friends and neighbors to join us as we prepare postcards to mail to some of the registered voters of both parties who haven't voted in the Delaware primaries. Preprinted postcards, address labels and stamps will be provided. Library patrons, Antioch AME Church and Community Lutheran are invited to join in. Let Barb know at lwvsde.president [at] gmail.com if you have a group we should invite!

    Donations will be accepted at the event to help cover the postage and printing costs so we can do even more before we mail the cards on September 1st. You can also always donate here: Donate to the Sussex County LWV | MyLO

  • Don't get caught without your your copy of the Sussex County Constituent Services Guide -- it's an essential resource for every county resident! 

  • Did You Miss the Annual Meeting? Check out Peggy Schultz's keynote presentation [HERE] on offshore wind power, read the reports of the President, Treasurer, and Committee Chairs, and find out about the program for fiscal year 2027 [HERE - members only]. And read more about it below. 
  • And there's always something going on over at SignUp: Sign-Up button Go to SignUp to see how you can get involved!

Now, about that Annual Meeting:  We held our annual meeting on June 6 via Zoom to discuss the organization's program plan for the upcoming fiscal year and to hear a presentation on offshore wind power. Martha Rothenberg and Barb Hedges-Goettl served as co-hosts, with Peggy Schultz presenting on offshore wind energy as a crucial component of Delaware's climate action strategy. The presentation covered the history of offshore wind projects, benefits including job creation and healthcare improvements, and common concerns about environmental impacts and visibility of turbines. You can view Peggy's presentation HERE.

Committee chairs then shared updates on their activities, including voter services, social policy, communications, and membership efforts. The conversation ended with a vote to approve the program plan for the 2026-2027 fiscal year, focusing on voter services, immigration issues, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), and coalition building. The overall meeting presentation is available to members HERE.