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The VOTER Newsletter

Our monthly newsletter, The VOTER, provides information on League programs and events, and updates on our advocacy efforts, among other topics.

Lissa Staley, Communications Chair

Articles for the Voter are due the Friday after the monthly Board of Director’s meeting held on the second Tuesday of the month.

THE VOTER
MAY 2025

Calendar of Events

 

Tuesday Topics
May 6 | Noon | Marvin 101BC at Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library
Hear updates from Kansas Reflector staff in an interactive presentation. Attend in person or on Zoom.

SAVE THE DATES for Summer “Field Trips” for Tuesday Topics

June 3 | Noon | Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park
1515 SE Monroe Street, Topeka, KS 66612-1143

July 8 | Noon | KBI Forensic Science Center
2001 SW Washburn Avenue, Topeka, KS 66604
Signup required as limited spaces are available. Tour includes some stairs, and standing throughout. Watch for updates!

 

President’s Perspective

 

President Glenda Overstreet VaughnGreetings! I am very excited to serve as your President for the next two years and I thank you for the opportunity to do so.  With that being said, I apologize in advance for the length of this initial letter.  However, I want to share with you the wide array of advocacy, activism, and social aspects of the organization that you are a part of. Trust me, such a lengthy letter will be an anomaly.

Read the full article, which includes fun photos of recent league events! 

 

 

Local Observer Reports

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. Read the Observer reports for the May 2025 Voter.
 
 

Voter education for new citizens April 24 2025On Thursday, April 24, our League of Women Voters of Topeka-Shawnee County Voter Services team welcomed new citizens after their naturalization ceremony at the Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park and offered voter registration and education.

 

Book Club Updates

 

The LWVTSC book club meets at 11 am on the second Friday of every month. We’re currently 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.
For Friday, May 9, read and discuss Bone of the Bone by Sarah Smarsh.

 

 

 

LWV Board Highlights

  • Our Voter Registration/Education booth at the Library’s Farmer’s Market will start on May 12th.  We’ll be there once a month this year.
  • We have 206 members!!
  • Voter Services is re-organizing to better coordinate volunteers and activities.  They’ll use POINT for signup.
  • Danielle Twemlow and Mary Lou Davis are joining the Board as President’s appointees.

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2024-2025 Board of Directors

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