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JoinThe League of Women Voters is where hands-on work to safeguard democracy leads to civic improvement. Join the LWV and be directly involved in shaping important issues that keep our community strong, safe and vibrant. As an LWV member, you are part of an organization where smart, active leaders work to create change in their communities. The League represents citizens making democracy work. Don’t believe us? Check out this funny video on YouTube! To join the League, send a dues check payable to LWV Columbia-Boone County and a letter with: Your name Your street address Your preferred email address Your telephone number (Optional) A short sentence saying how or through whom you found out about the League and decided to join Dues Structure Student Dues…………….$15.00* Individual Dues………….$55.00* Household Dues…………..$80.00* *Dues are subject to change by vote of the membership. Membership dues cover local, state, and national dues and publications. Mail to: Membership Chair LWV Columbia-Boone County P. O. Box 239 Columbia, MO 65201 If you have any questions, please contact membership chair Liz Schmidt at: lizschmidt@centurytel.net or (573)445-0655. Dues Renewal September 30 is the magic date. LWV Columbia-Boone County would like to have all member renewals by the end of…
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January League Events

Happy New Year!

The League in January 2024!

LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY TRAINING
Thursday, January 4 – 3:00 p.m. – on Zoom
If you are interested in participating in legislative advocacy and would like to attend this meeting, please send a note to lwvcbc@gmail.com or call Mahree Skala at (573) 474-2195.

VOTER SERVICES COMMITTEE MEETING!
GET INVOLVED IN OUR DEMOCRACY IN 2024!

Saturday, January 6 – 9:30 a.m. – Columbia Public Library
Voter Services Committee – Invitation to Members interested in registering voters and other voter service activities in 2024

LUNCH & LEARN
Wednesday, January 10 – 12:00 noon – Lunch & Learn
This event is free and open to the public.

“The Unhoused and Homeless in Columbia“
At the Columbia Public Library and on Zoom
Guest Speakers:
Catherine Armbrust
CoMo Mobile Aid Collective
and
Kari Utterback
Columbia/Boone County Dept. of Public Health & Human Services

For a Zoom link to Lunch & Learn, use this link: Lunch & Learn-January 10 -The Unhoused and Homeless in Columbia. This will also be in-person at the Columbia Public Library.

January League Events

Happy New Year!

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