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THIS WEEK IN GREATER TUCSON
April 14, 2025
What is This Week in Greater Tucson? This Week in Greater Tucson (TWGT) will arrive in your inbox on most Monday mornings providing a quick overview of what is happening in the LWVGT in the coming week, the links for more information, and the links to the virtual meetings. It will also provide information on events that may be of interest happening within the State of AZ and LWVUS.
If you have content you wish to share with This Week in Greater Tucson, please complete the TWGT Form . To access the site, first you must log in as a member. Please note: the deadline for submissions is Noon the Saturday before Monday's email.
Note: To access links in the This Week in Greater Tucson, members first must log onto the lwvtucson.org website.
|  | | Our League's Bylaws state that there must be
an annual meeting for all League members
to vote upon important decisions, including the budget, electing the
Board of Directors, program priorities and other matters.
It's our opportunity to have
the deciding voice in how our League is run.
Please plan on attending!
Registration closes April 18 at 5 PM.
2025 LWVGT ANNUAL MEETING
Friday, April 25
10 AM
$40
Pima Community College
Desert Vista Campus
Room 123
5901 S Calle Santa Cruz
Tucson
For more Information and to Register
|  | | What types of activities interest you?
What Skills & Talents do you have that you are able to use with LWVGT activities?
As we begin the new LWVGT year with new leadership, it is time to consider where and how you would like to participate, and what skills & talents you can share with the organization.
To explore areas of interest and contact those groups:
- On the home page, from the Members drop-down menu, click "Members Interests."
- Browse the various interest groups, and use the contact information to reach out to the coordinator.
To share your skills and talents, update your profile on the LWVGT website. This allows committees to find members with specific skills or talents.
- Log on to lwvtucson.org with your password.
- Next to your login name, select the down-arrow.
- From the drop-down menu, click "Profile."
- On the Membership Profile page, click "Additional Member Data."
- Scroll to the skills and talents section, and check appropriate categories.
- At the bottom of the page, click "Save".
Don't forget to peruse our Member Toolbox, which is available from the Members menu. It has a wealth of information and resources!
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HELP PROSECUTE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE OFFENDERS
AND POSSIBLY SAVE LIVES?
One of the most deadly forms of domestic abuse is strangulation. It's also one of the hardest to see. But special camera equipment, using infrared and UV technology, can detect and document strangulation and other bruising with excellent clarity.
The LWVGT Gun Violence Prevention Team is gathering donations to purchase this equipment for the Tucson Police Department. This will help TPD document critical evidence in DV (Domestic Violence) and other criminal cases.
You can help. We are less than $1,000 from meeting our goal--please consider donating today! Donations can be made online, or checks can be made out to Emerge Center Against Domestic Abuse. Your donation is tax deductible.
|  | | 2025 State Convention
Saturday & Sunday
May 17- 18, 2025
Cambria Hotel Phoenix
North Scottsdale
Registration - $275
Did you know that as members of LWVGT we are also members of the League of Women Voters of Arizona? That means we have the opportunity to influence and shape the League’s state-level policy and positions. The LWVAZ Convention is the forum where these policies and positions are discussed and decisions are made.
|  | | How to Contact your LWVGT Board
Do you have a thought, concern, or question you would like to convey to the LWVGT Board? If so, please complete the LWV-GT Feedback form to submit your communication to the LWVGT Board.
View Past LWVGT Board Meetings
All LWVGT Board meetings are recorded on YouTube and available for viewing within a few days of the meeting. These YouTube recordings may be found by logging onto the https://lwvtucson.org/ website as a member; click the Members tab; select Video Recordings 2025; select YouTube recording of the meeting you wish to view.
| | Voter Services Meeting
Monday, April 14
10 AM
LWVGT Conference Room
800 N Swan, Suite 126
Tucson | | |
The Environmental Issues
Meeting
Tuesday, April 15
1 PM
Zoom
| | | | LWVGT 2025 - 2026 Budget Information Session
Tuesday, April 15
6 PM
Zoom
The membership will approve the 2025-2026 LWVGT Budget at the Annual Meeting. Because dues are now being paid directly to LWVUS, our local league is receiving a smaller portion of the dues we pay. As a result, the proposed budget is much smaller than it has been in the past. Join us for this Information Session and get all your questions answered.
| | LWVGT 2025 - 2026 Bylaws Information Session
Tuesday, April 15
7 PM
Zoom
The membership will approve changes to the 2025-2026 LWVGT Bylaws at the Annual Meeting. One significant issue is whether or not to approve changing the name of our league from League of Women Voters of Greater Tucson to League of Women Voters of Southern Arizona, to take effect in 2026-2027. Join us on Zoom and get your questions answered.
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A Timely Discussion!
ACLU Arizona speakers will talk about these all-important issues, discuss their strategies and provide us with information on what we can do to support their work:
Rule of Law, Judicial Integrity, and Access to Justice
Voter Engagement and Public Participation
Historical Accuracy, Representation, and Government Transparency
League Conversation with ACLU Arizona
Legal Pathways and Actions Defending Democracy
Saturday, April 19
2 PM
Zoom
| | Technology /Equipment
Committee Meeting
Tuesday, April 22
6 PM
Zoom
| | | | Voter Registration Training
Thursday, April 24
3:30 - 5:30 PM
Zoom
Please attend the training if you want to register voters, want to refresh your knowledge, or haven’t taken the training in two years. After registering, you will receive an email link to the training. The training is free to members.
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