WHY JOIN THE LEAGUE

Founded in 1920, the League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan political organization that encourages the informed and active participation of citizens in government and influences public policy through education and advocacy. The League works at the local, regional, state and national levels, paralleling the levels of government. Members may join through any level of the League.

The organization's name, like its mission, derives from the proud legacy of the women's suffrage movement. Today's members are women and men; anyone aged 18 or older can join.

The League never supports or opposes any political party or candidate. We advocate only on issues that members have studied and come to consensus on. In an era of proliferating and powerful special interests, the League's advocacy in the public interest is increasingly recognized as an essential voice of democracy.

Remember -- even if you have limited time for personal participation, your membership will strengthen the voice of the public in major policy decisions at all levels of government.

We encourage you to find a Local League, if there is one in your community, attend a few meetings, then join if you are still interested. Of course, we hope you will like what you find at our League meetings. If there is no Local League near you, you may become a Member at Large. There is a simple membership form to print, fill out and mail.

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MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS

• Stay informed about issues and government, and about decisions that directly affect you and your community.
• Make you voice heard as an advocate for change and community problem solving.
• Sharpen your skills in leadership, communications, networking, public speaking and more, as you organize and act on local and national issues.
• All league members receive The National Voter magazine and local and state League newsletters, plus significant discounts on publications, videos and other valuable resources.

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FIND A LEAGUE IN YOUR AREA

League of Women Voters Contacts
Bingham County	Boise	Kootenai County
Bonnie Gardner 208-785-1792	Elinor Chehey 208-343-8018 echehey@cableone.net	Joyce Bergen 208-762-0292 / 208-699-5198 jsb83@roadrunner.com www.lwv-kc.org
Moscow	Pocatello	Lewis-Clark Valley
Sally Fredericks dickfred@moscow.com community.palouse.net/lwvm	Janice Anderson norskriver@hotmail.com and Cathy Frischman cathyberry13@hotmail.com	Maxine Miller 208-743-8930 miller32@cableone.net lwvlewiston.org Lewiston, ID and Clarkston, WA
Member-at-Large Contacts
Idaho Falls	Twin Falls
Bev Kemp 208-524-4321 bevkemp@ida.net	Betty Valentine bjvalentine@gmail.com www.votetwinfalls.org

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Donations

The League of Women Voters is a non-profit 501(c)(4) organization. We rely on donations and membership dues to conduct our programs.

Please make out a check to the League of Women Voters of Idaho. Contributions to our advocacy and administrative costs, while appreciated by us, are not tax deductible. Larger contributions may be made to pay for Voters Service activities, and would be tax deductible. Contact us for more information on tax deductible contributions to LWVID Voter Service activities.

Mail contributions to:

Marilee Fuller 

League of Women Voters of Idaho
2384 Roanoke Dr.
Boise, ID 83712

Questions? call 208-344-7874 or e-mail info@lwv-id.org

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