OF WOMEN VOTERS
WAYZATA PLYMOUTH AREA
Membership
Our mission and activities
The League of Women Voters is a non-partisan political organization that encourages the informed and active participation of citizens in government and influences public policy though education and advocacy.
The League is well known nationally for its well-studied and carefully considered positions on political issues. As a grassroots organization, these issues are chosen by over 1500 local Leagues. The local Leagues also work on issues of local interest to its members. We encourage and educate members on how to get more involved in the political process and to make a difference. Additionally, we provide our membership and the community with candidate forums, publications, and public and membership events.
Join us
On a monthly basis, LWV Wayzata/Plymouth Area members meet to discuss a variety of topics. Some meetings are held during the year in conjunction with other local leagues to discuss topics of regional concern. Everyone is welcome at these meetings and at our public events, such as candidate’s forums.
We look forward to meeting you! For information on meeting times and places, please check the Calendar. To join, click here.
Why should I join the League? Here are some important reasons why people like you join the League.
Become more informed about your community. League members learn to understand critical and often controversial public matters through the League's careful, nonpartisan research on local, state and national issues. League studies and reports, which are authored by League members, account for all viewpoints and incorporate the League's best thinking about good government practices.
Encourage citizen participation. League members not only set good examples for being informed and active citizens, they also encourage others, through nonpartisan means, to engage in government and the electoral process.
Work in the community. You can make a difference at a local level by getting involved with the League. From learning how to host a candidate forum, to studying an issue, League members contribute directly to the civic health of the community.
Grow personally and professionally. Whatever your skill level, the League is the perfect training ground for sharpening your skills, from developing leadership and project management skills to learning how to lobby on positions, to building life-long networks and friendships, to improving practical skills like public speaking, writing, and budgeting.
Support our work. As a grassroots organization we speak with the collective voice of all our members. The more members we have, the louder our voice speaks. So even if you do not have time to volunteer, your membership provides important financial and symbolic support for our work.
Contribute to a specific League project or program. League members design programs and projects to address community issues. The League's work is wide-ranging and flexible, allowing members to get involved at the time commitment level that fits his or her schedule.
How much is League membership?
Members of the League pay annual dues. The League's membership year runs from May to April each year. Annual membership dues expire on April 30th each year, regardless of the month in which you join. New members joining after February 1st will be enrolled though April of the following calendar year.
Individual $50
Household $90
Senior or Student $30
No one will be denied membership because of inability to pay dues.
What do I get as a member?
Automatic membership in all levels of League: local, regional, state and national.
You will be a member of the Wayzata/Plymouth Area League, the Council of Metropolitan Area Leagues (CMAL), the Minnesota League and the U.S. League.
The Waves is the Wayzata/Plymouth Area League's newsletter that is e-mailed or snail mailed about six times a year and includes articles about issues, announcements for upcoming events and volunteer opportunities, and updates on current League projects and programs. You will also receive the state and national VOTER newsletters.Invitations to important League events.
Some examples of events are candidate forums, issue forums, members meetings, special events, and meetings with elected officials.The opportunity to join a monthly discussion group.
Groups of League members meet regularly to discuss lively issues, meet with guest speakers, plan and execute a project, or attend League events.Flexible volunteer opportunities.
Because of the League's wide range of activities, there are volunteer opportunities to fit your changing interests and schedule.How do I join today?
To join the League today, print off and complete the membership form and then mail the form and your membership dues payment to:Mary Ann McCoy
3703 Lawndale Lane North
Plymouth, MN 55446
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