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Below is a copy of This Week in Greater Tucson the weekly newsletter of our activities. We welcome your participation.
Welcome to the League of Women Voters.
Judy Wood
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League of Women Voters of Greater Tucson | The League of Women Voters, a nonpartisan political organization, encourages the informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy. |
THIS WEEK IN GREATER TUCSON
July 21, 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.
During the summer, This Week In Greater Tucson will be published again on Mondays: August 4, and August 18. Regular weekly publication will resume Monday, September 1.
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.
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EVERYONE IS WELCOME
THE PATIO
AJ'S FINE FOODS
La Encantata Mall
2805 E Skyline Drive
SATURDAY, JULY 26
8 AM TO 10 AM
| We'll Pay the Rent!
We'll Pay the Rent is a fundraising project requesting members to donate money that will go directly to paying the rent of the League office for one year. Members (and committees) can sponsor a day, week or month of the office rent. Donations requested are $30 for one day, $200 for one week and $900 for one month. To Pay The Rent | The rent for July was paid by the following members: July 1 - Committee Chairs Meeting, July 10 - Maureen Clark, July 15 Voter Services Committee, July 28 - Tim Gallager, July 29 - Mary Davis, week of July 6-12 Cheri Sprenger, week of July 13-19 an Anonymous Donor and the week of July 20-26 Janice Crist. We thank them.
| 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:
- Tabling at Second Chance Re-Entry Job Fair
- Thursday, August 7 - Tucson Convention Center 11:30 AM - 4:30 PM
- Naturalization Ceremony at Evo A DeConcini Courthouse
- AM Ceremony 10 AM – Noon
- PM Ceremony 1:30 - 3:30 PM
- August 8, August 22, September 12, September 19
- Voter Registration Table at Naturalization Ceremony (requires recent prior voter registration training): (Off-Site Ceremonies)
- Wednesday, September 17 - Tumacacori National Historic Park 9 - 11 AM
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To check out these and other volunteer opportunities: click Volunteer NOW
- Volunteer for a shift as a Desk Volunteer at the LWVGT Office. This is a twice monthly commitment for nine months.
- Help plan for our annual Legislative Breakfast in November.
- Help plan a Public Program
- Help plan a LWVGT Social Event for members.
- Help plan events and fund raising activities.
- Be a Friend to a New Member
For more information about one of the events, click the three dots to the right of the event.
For more information about all of the events, click 'Expand All' at the upper left. | LWVAZ is asking for:
- Volunteers with web design skills who can help us rethink and redesign our LWVAZ website, and provide guidance on best practices for layout and structure that will have the impact they’re aiming for.
- Volunteers with graphic design skills for specific projects including creating branded social media graphics, designing flyers and promotional materials for events, and updating or refreshing existing materials to ensure consistency.
| | Be a Desk Volunteer
Desk Volunteers are the face of LWVGT to the Community. It is a fun and easy way to learn about LWVGT requiring two hours from10:30 AM to 12:30 PM twice a month. Presently there are open shifts on the first and third Tuesday and Thursday of the month. Want more details? Email lwvtucsondesktop@gmail.com |  | | Join the Running and Winning Team
Now in its 18th year, Running & Winning is a non-partisan workshop for high school junior and senior girls that is coordinated and presented by the LWVGT with AAUW Tucson. Its mission is to encourage young women to consider running for elected office and discover leadership capabilities in themselves. This workshop will expose the high school students to women elected officials and women currently running for office from Arizona.
Committee members and a committee chair are needed for the project this year to be held at Cholla High School on September 30th. The first committee meeting is set for Friday, July 25 at 5 PM at the LWVGT Conference Room. For additional information and to join the committee please email presidentelect@lwvtucson.com | HAPPENINGS THE NEXT TWO WEEKS in LWVGT |
Ready Set Vote
Newsletter Meeting
Tuesday, July 22
1 PM
LWVGT Conference Room
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Website & Technology
Committee Meeting
Tuesday, July 22
6 PM
| | | | Office Hours with the Board
Thursday, July 24
Thursday, August 7
5 PM
For LWVGT members-if you have questions, thoughts or concerns about your LWVGT membership, please feel free to drop in on our weekly Zoom Office Hours. Members of the board will be on hand to answer your questions every Thursday from 5-6 pm. | | 2025 National Day of Racial Healing
Panel Committee Meeting
Friday, July 25
1 PM
LWVGT Conference Room
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Membership Committee Meeting
Monday, July 28
5:30 PM
Zoom
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Committee Chairs Meeting
Thursday, July 31
5:30 PM
Zoom
| | | DEI Book Discussion Group
Thursday, August 7
6 PM
Our Missing Hearts
by Celeste Ng
| IMPORTANT NOTICE
Unfortunately, the email list for the DEI Book Group was dropped from the Club Express records and we must rebuild it. Our old memories are cobbling together those we remember. It would be helpful if you wish to be on the emailing list for the DEI Book Group email dei@lwvtucson.com and you will be added to the list. | |
New Member Orientation
Saturday, August 9
9 AM
Conference Room
| | | | Voter Services Meeting
Tuesday, August 12
10 AM
LWVGT Conference Room
800 N Swan, Suite 126
Tucson
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LWVGT Board Meeting
Thursday, August 14
6 PM
via Zoom
For more information
| | | OPPORTUNITIES WITH LWVAZ & LWVUS | For more information on the following activities go to LWVGT Calendar.
- "Hitchhiker's Guide to the League Galaxy of Websites" - Learn the essential tools that power League communication to mobilize members
- Monday, July 21 - 6 PM - Zoom
- Wednesday, July 23 - 6 PM - Zoom
- Advanced Google Drive & Docs
- Tuesday, July 22 - 6 PM - Zoom
- Thursday, July 24 - 6 PM - Zoom
- Championing Issues that Matter Most to You - Wednesday, July 23 - 8 AM - Zoom
- League Foundations: Understanding and Engaging to Maximize League Impact
- Sunday, July 27 - 2:30 PM - Zoom
- Monday, July 28 - 2:30 PM - Zoom
- Building League Capacity to Develop Resources and Raise Funds
- Tuesday, July 29 - 6:30 PM - Zoom
- Leading with Purpose: Building Successful, Impactful League Committees
- Wednesday, July 30 - 6 PM - Zoom
- Unite and Rise 8.5 - Playbook 2
- Thursday, July 31 - 2 PM - Zoom
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