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THIS WEEK IN GREATER TUCSON
April 28, 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.
|  | | Need a Password
Each year, we change the organization's "business" passwords when LWVGT's leadership changes. If you use the LWVGT Zoom or any of our other accounts, you will need the new password for each one. Please email technology@lwvtucson.com to receive the updated password. Thank you! | | Office Key
Do you have a key to the LWVGT Office on your key ring that you no longer use? Please return it to the office. If you stop by outside our normal office hours please just slip it through the mail slot. On the other hand, if you don't have an office key but need access to the LWVGT office beyond normal office hours, please stop by the office to get one. | | The Public Programs Committee creates programs on local, state and national issues that LWVGT members choose each year. These programs don't focus on elections, but are chosen for their importance to our understanding of our democracy.
In November 2024, we asked all members
what programs they would like to have presented.
Our country and our democracy have changed since then!
To remain relevant, we are once again seeking your input on program topics of interest to you. Your input will guide the choice of programs for the remainder of 2025. Please use the following link to complete the survey.
|  | | One of the strengths of LWVGT is that it has a place for many different talents, skills and abilities. Everyone has something they can contribute to help us in our our mission to strengthen democracy.
As we begin a new program year, it's a great time to consider how you would like to participate and what
talents and skills you can share.
What would intrest you?
To explore areas of interest and to 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!
|  | LWVGT is an all volunteer organization.
Come meet new members, greet old friends,
and work together to strengthen our democracy!
Volunteer opportunities are now open for several upcoming events.
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These items are one time opportunities and commitments:
- Voter Registration Table at Naturalization Ceremony (requires recent prior voter registration training):
Friday, May 2, 2025, 10:00 AM until 3:30 PM
There are ongoing opportunities as well:
- Copy Editor for This Week in Greater Tucson:
Check grammar, spelling, punctuation, and sentence structure for written content, and fact-check information. For more information, contact patmarkey34@gmail.com
| To check it out and volunteer do the following:
1. Login to the website
2. Find 'Get Involved' on the menu
3. Click on 'Volunteer'
For more information on volunteering for one of the events on the left side of the page, click on 'Volunteering.'
To view specific dates and times for each opportunity, click on the 'View More' arrow on the left side.
|  | | HOW CAN A CAMERA ATTACHMENT
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.
The deadline for donation is April 30--if you haven't made a contribution yet, please consider doing so today!
|  | | 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, May 5
10 AM - 12 PM
LWVGT Conference Room
800 N Swan, Suite 126
Tucson | | | |