THE ABC’S OF LWV SKAGIT COUNTY
Or erasing the mystic about the League of Women Voters
A… Action…After leagues have completed thorough studies on issues, and arrive at consensus, we take action.
B… Board and Officers…Chair: Loretta Saarinen
C… Consensus…”An opinion or position reached by a group as a whole or by majority will”
D… December… Holiday Tea
E… Election…Reform, Education, Equal Rights, Environment
F… Finance…dues, garage sales, book sales, contributions
G… Government…study and action on local, state, and national issues
H… Health… care, local and national
I… Issues…We take action after extensive study
J… Join…us. The more members, the more we learn
K… Kindred…Spirits, Know your County
L… League… founded in 1920; Purpose is to educate voters
M… Membership…You can make a difference
N… Nonpartisan…We study and support or oppose issues, but not political candidates.
O… Organization…National, state and local leagues participating
P… Participation…makes the league strong and makes you feel you belong
Q… Quick…to respond to important issues
R… Register…voters and monitor the voting process
S… Study Groups…health care, guns, water, population, natural resources
T… TRY…They Represent You. Government and public officials directory
U… United Nations
V… Voter awareness
W… Who, what, where, when and why
X… eXtraordinary opportunities to learn, make friends
Y… Your interest, support and membership makes us strong
Z… Hope you’re not making Zzzzzzzzzs by now
