Stay up to date on LWV happenings in Topeka and Shawnee County!
Calendar of Events
Tuesday | April 7 at 12pm | Marvin 101BC at Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library
Tuesday Topics: LWV Topeka Shawnee County Annual Meeting
Friday | April 10 at 11am | Anton Room, Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library
Book Club: Maus, a graphic novel by Art Spiegelman. View more information.
Saturday | April 11 from 11am to 1pm | Claire’s Sunroom, Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library
Vote 411 Day: You registered. You voted. Now what? More information here.
Saturday | April 25 | Great Bend, KS
LWV Kansas Council Meeting, Register Here
Action Alerts: State and Federal Bills
Much is happening at the state and federal levels regarding election and voting bills! Check out our latest Action Alerts to stay up-to-date and find ways to make your voice heard.
Two current opportunities:
- The League of Women Voters of Kansas is watching several pieces of legislation working their way through the Kansas House and Senate. Click here to read up on bills that are still active, and find links to contact your state legislators.
- The LWV opposes the SAVE Act! This proposed federal legislation would create unnecessary barriers for all eligible Americans to participate in the registration and voting process. Read more and find links to take action here.
Presidents Perspective
Greetings and Happy April,
I hope you enjoyed celebrating in some way the Women History Month in March. It is so enriching to know how much women have contributed and continue to contribute in this state, country and world. Thank you for your contribution!
It goes without saying that legislative bills passed by the Election committee continue to meet the goals of the committee and its leadership rather than the constituents. The League continues to voice our position against voter suppression bills! Read more…
Local Observer Reports
Observer Reports have a new look! Check out this month’s report for a streamlined overview of eight city and county meetings. Topics covered include solar installations, election security, and the selection of a new City Council member to represent District 8. Big month for local government news!
LWV observers keep you informed about what is happening in local government. The Local Observer Corps volunteers attend city, county and school board meetings and take notes.
Observer Reports will be posted on our website to help get our members this useful and actionable information in a more timely manner.
It’s Time to Double Check your League Membership
Due to the change in the annual membership system, many members may have accidentally missed their renewal date. Luckily, renewing has never been easier! Just follow this link to the Join/Renew section of our website. Everything you need to know is there.
Become a Member Today | LWVTSC
If you’re not sure its time for you to renew, send me an email and I’ll check for you: allanpqz@gmail.com
-Allan Foster, Membership Chair
Tuesday Topics is April 7: LWV TSC Annual Meeting
Join us at the Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library for our monthly civic education presentation. Every April, we hold our Annual Meeting for all members to hear the annual report from the board, budget updates, different committees, and what to expect for the coming year. Members will vote to elect officer and board members as well as adopt the annual budget. View all the event details here.
March Recap
For the Tuesday Topics presentation by Carol Morgan, President of the Topeka Audubon Society, there were 62 people in attendance, including 48 members, 7 visitors, and 7 Zoom attendees.
Birding and Civic Engagement
Two concepts from the presentation relate uniquely to LWVTSC members focused on promoting political responsibility through informed and active participation of citizens in government.
Spark Birds
Carol Morgan asked: Do you have a “spark bird” that sparked you to become a birdwatcher? Many birders can point to the first bird that captured their interest and started their journey to learn more.
Do you have a “spark issue” that started your own journey with civic engagement?
Complementary Interests
Birdwatching also has some complementary interests common to the hobby, for example zoom photography is also popular with birders who want to capture an image of the bird they spotted. What complementary interests go along with civic engagement for you?
Join the LWVTSC Book Club
The LWVTSC book club meets at 11 am on the second Friday of every month. We’re currently meeting in the Anton Room on the 2nd floor of the Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library. Lunch in the Millennium Café following the discussion is optional. Anyone is welcome. Contact Carole Jordan for more information.
Upcoming titles:
April 10 – Maus, by Art Spiegelman
May 8 – We the People, by Jill Lepore
June 12 – In the Time of Butterflies, by Julia Alvarez
LWV Board Updates
- Make sure to attend the LWVTSC Annual Meeting on Tuesday, April 7, during the Tuesday Topics time slot at the Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library.
- All members are invited to attend the LWV Kansas Council Meeting in Great Bend on Saturday, April 25. Registration is here.
- Our Voter Services team is looking for folks to join the fun! Are you looking for opportunities to meet more LWV members, get out and attend fun events, and engage with Shawnee County students? Let us know! Email contactus@lwvtsc.org.
Unite and Rise 8.5: A LWVUS Initiative to Defend Democracy
Unite & Rise 8.5 aims to build a movement of 8.5 million individuals to unite and rise up against the anti-democratic actions of this administration. Launching in May 2025 and running until the 2026 midterm elections, this initiative is part of our Women Defend Democracy campaign.
Unite and Rise 8.5 will fight for our democracy on multiple fronts, from the courts to the streets. More actions will be outlined in the future, but there are several actions along with more information at https://www.lwv.org/uniteandrise.
State League Action Alerts & Newsletter
Stay informed of State League of Women Voters activity.
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