In This Issue
- Announcements!
- Upcoming Events
- Other Things You Should Know
- Volunteer Now!
|  | Discover how the League Makes a Difference!
Discover how the League makes a difference -- and how you can, too! Build your leadership skills, make meaningful connections, and gain the clarity and confidence to step into new roles.
Does this sound good to you? Then join us for the League's new Leadership Program! The program will be launched in September 2025. This five-session program will provide you with a strong understanding of the League's activities in the following areas:
- Governance, communication, and structure of the League of Women Voters at the national, state; and local levels;
- The work of our Voter Services Team;
- Action and advocacy program of the League;
- The work of our Issues Teams;
- The League's legislative action activities.
The program will be run as a "cohort" of 8-15 participants, with all meetings held in person to promote the development of relationships. Meetings are planned as follows:
- Monday, September 22, 6:00 p.m. - Our Saviour's Lutheran Church, Fort Collins;
- Monday, October 27, 6:00 p.m. - Our Saviour's Lutheran Church, Fort Collins;
- Monday, November 24, 6:00 p.m. - Zion Lutheran Church, Loveland;
- Monday, January 26, 6:00 p.m. - Our Saviour's Lutheran Church, Fort Collins;
- Monday, February 23, 6:00 p.m. - Zion Lutheran Church, Loveland
A light dinner will be served at each session.
Read more about the program here. Then, if you would like to participate, please complete the application form found with the program materials and return it no later than August 15 to leadership-program-committee@lwv-larimercounty.org.
We will hold an informational session via Zoom on July 21 to provide more information and answer your questions. You can register here.
|  | Women's Equality Day Tickets on Sale!
Ticket sales are underway for the League's celebration of Women's Equality Day at the Sweet Heart Winery on August 21. This event is a time to gather with fellow League members and celebrate the work of our award winners: Larimer County Commissioner Kristin Stephens and long-time League member Anne Thompson.
Tickets are $80 before August 1 and $90 as of August 1.
Come and enjoy the beautiful setting, a glass of wine with hors d'oeuvres, and time to socialize with other League and community members. Buy your tickets early! | |
Women's Equality Day Event Silent Auction Opens August 14
The Women's Equality Day Silent Auction opens at 12:00 a.m. on August 14. You can register here, see the items in the auction, and be ready to participate when the auction opens. On August 14, you can place your bids and cross your fingers. If you are outbid, you will be alerted so you can jump back in for the win.
The auction closes at 6:00 p.m. on August 21 during our event at Sweet Heart Winery. Simply pay online once you receive notice that you have won and the items will be ready to take home with you after the event. For auction winners unable to attend the event, we will make arrangements to deliver them to you. | News Access and Literacy Task Force Meeting
Tuesday, July 15
4:30 p.m. via Zoom
The next meeting of the News Access and Literacy Task Force will be held on July 15 at 4:30 p.m. Anyone interested in news access and news literacy is welcome to attend. Please register here to receive the Zoom link and attend the meeting.
For those unable to attend the meeting on the Colorado Open Meetings Law, a recording is available. This session was presented by Jeff Roberts of the Colorado Freedom of Information Coalition (CFOIC). Also courtesy of Jeff Roberts of the CFOIC is this article on states that have chosen to enshrine the right to know in their Constitutions.
You are also invited to read this article by Corey Hutchins addressing the crisis in local news access.
| Good Trouble Lives On and, Yes, It's Necessary Trouble
Thursday, July 17
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
It's for real, folks. We're currently navigating a veritable constitutional crisis. Our only way out is through a sustained, overwhelming demonstration of people power. Persistent action is mandatory. Get out there and fight!
There will be many "Good Trouble Lives On" events in the area and virtually on July 17, commemorating the anniversary of the death of civil rights giant and Congressman John Lewis. Communities across Colorado will be joining more than 1,400 communities nationwide, mobilizing in John Lewis's honor to challenge injustice, defend our human and civil rights, and demand the Administration and Congress to ensure due process, free speech, and free and fair elections for all.
Please attend an event on July 17 to help turn out the millions of us needed to, as John Lewis put it, "get into good trouble, necessary trouble, to redeem the soul of America."
There are many options, both in personal and virtual. We've list a few below. Asterisked events are co-hosted by the League of Women Voters of Larimer County and IndivisibleNOCO. Quadruple your good karma points by not only attending, but also volunteering to be a safety marshal or do a shift at our table in Loveland (voter registration and general League information). We're going to have fun trying out Pat Burger's idea to use a prize wheel to engage the public and raise awareness about John Lewis, voting rights, civics, and factors constituting a constitutional crisis. Intrigued? Join us! Contact Janet Schultz to volunteer.
|  | July 4 Parade a Huge Success!
We had a wonderful time marching in the Fort Collins July 4 parade. We hope you can join us next year in Fort Collins or Loveland. You can find photos here. | Renewing Your Membership? Be Sure to Use the Correct Email Address!
Many members with a September 1 renewal date have begun receiving renewal notices from the LWVUS Member Portal. When you renew, please be sure to use the email address in your profile on the League's website. This email address is also your logon ID for the LWVUS Member Portal. If you use a different email address, the system will treat you as a new member.
Need more information on how to renew? You can find the Portal Member User Guide here. | |
Be Aware!
If you receive an email, supposedly from Pat Burger, asking you to do her a favor, please do not respond. Block the sender. Pat will never email you asking you for a favor because she is too busy. Call her if you have any questions. | Make a Difference! Volunteer Now!
As an all-volunteer organization, the League relies on members to volunteer for the many initiatives and support functions that make our League effective. Take a look at those areas looking for volunteers on our Volunteer page. | |