Inventory of LWVWA Local Leagues' Civics Education Activities Sorted

Inventory of LWVWA Local Leagues’ Civics Education Activities Sorted by Six Categories January 2021 – for WA League Members Only, Due to Personal Contact Information

Submitted by LWVWA Civics Education Committee Members: Bev Austin, ex-officio, LWVWA Civics Education Board Chair Bonnie Bless-Boenish, Clallam County Judy Deiro, Seattle-King County Rita Ireland, Snohomish County Beth Pellicciotti, Spokane County, Committee Chair Lora Rathbone, Benton-Franklin County Teresa Torres, Clark County Karen Verrill, Thurston County

Table of Contents

Pg. 2 Category One: US, WA State, Local & Tribal Government, History, Role of Citizen Applies to basic civics understanding including topics covered in the League textbook, The State We’re In: Washington

Pg. 12 Category Two: League 101: Orientation, Positions, Advocacy Specific to the League including the history of the League, skills needed to be an engaged member, advocating for League positions, etc. Target audience: League members.

Pg. 19 Category Three: Voting & Elections The process of voting, understanding elections and where to find reliable resources for making informed decisions.

Pg. 38 Category Four: After-you-vote Civics - Communicating with Elected Officials, Observing Public Meetings, Testifying Following a Bill What citizens and do to make democracy work and how to be involved beyond voting.

Pg. 42 Category Five: Communication – Civic Discourse, Public Speaking, Social Media, Press All forms of communication; face-to-face, verbal and non-verbal, and how to determine reliable sources

Pg. 45 Category Six: Current Issues and Special Topics Climate change, affordable housing, opioid addiction, systemic racism, redistricting, LGBTQ rights, including outreach and involvement of the community

1 For WA League Members Only Due to Personal Contact Information

Civics Education Activity for Adults Why Your League Values Population Served Potential Resources to Share and this Activity Contact Information Category One: US, WA State, Local & Tribal Government, History, Role of Citizen-- 31 activities This category applies to basic civics understanding including topics covered in the League textbook, The State We’re In: Washington. Target audience: community and/or League members. 1 “Civics in a Window” Easy way to promote Local bookstore, League Bellingham/Whatcom Bookstore Window Civics Display at Village League’s presence, quality committee, and the Joy Monjure, Co-Vice President, Books, at Fairhaven: books to read, information community [email protected] A visual delight of books/LWV signs, voting about upcoming voting Linda Lambert and Jayne info, anti-racism books —all in an artistic deadlines, and encouraging Freudenberger, co- design in a large window where many locals reading of anti-racism books authors.https://www.lwvbellingham and tourists pass by. - all with a patriotic flair of whatcom.org/52-women-of- Collaboration with LWVBWC committee & creativity. The joint effort whatcom-p2 Village Books. Displayed for 2 months. was fun to produce. Contact Rita Ireland to view window display photo. [email protected] 1 “52 Women of Whatcom” – Book Stories of 52 local women League, Bellingham, county Bellingham/Whatcom Local women leaders - promoted at Village who were honored because and state. Linda Lambert and Jayne Books, the Cascade Weekly, and on a they made a big difference Freudenberger, co-authors podcast on KGMI radio, Bellingham. through their https://www.lwvbellinghamwhatco Researched and written by 2 LWVBWC accomplishments & m.org/52-women-of-whatcom-p2 members - in honor of Women’s 100 years community involvement. Purchase online at Village Books: Suffrage. Inspiring representation in a paperback. wide variety of fields. See article in LWVWA Dec, 2020.This Month in League 1 Civics Education Encourages voting in a High school students or Benton/Franklin Civics education for high school students. demographic with lower adults PowerPoint presentation available. Presentation could be offered for adults. voter frequency. LWV Benton/Franklin Counties Includes services of the league, history of P.O. Box 765 voting rights, branches of government, who Richland, WA 99352 decides what laws are passed, Vote 411, fact checking, advocacy, and more. Email: [email protected] (general Centennial High School Essay Contest with info/questions)

Civics Education Activity for Adults Why Your League Values Population Served Potential Resources to Share and this Activity Contact Information community donations for prizes and media coverage. 1 Teacher Workshops - We want to develop strong K-12 educators. Many of Clallam On the Kids Voting USA program and civics partnerships with the the activities also include a Agenda/outline and handouts for education: a 6-hour “Orientation to Kids teachers in our county. family component, so civics both workshops. Voting USA” which includes Washington- Clock hour credit is offered education is provided to Contact: [email protected] subject specific information and how our local through our local ESD. parents/caregivers, too. line: Kids Voting USA. League can support teachers and a series of League Website: lwvcla.org Kids three, 2-hour workshops in Sept/Oct, Voting USA tab. “Voting with Your Students”, where Bonnie Bless-Boenish teachers prepare election/voting lessons [email protected] and share ideas. 1 Civics and History Through the Arts Civics education topics and Community members Clallam Plays: Quilters and Miss Lillinan, A Life of history can be shown interested in the arts. Contact: [email protected] subject Some Significance, Shattered Ceilings. Art through the arts. These line: civics in arts. Quilt: suffragist history, Documentary Film: events allowed us to partner Plays: Linda Benson For the Rights of All: Elizabeth Peratrovich with local groups including: [email protected] Olympic Theatre Arts, Quilt: Sue Stednick Studium Generale at [email protected] Peninsula College, Film: Bonnie Bless-Boenish Sunbonnet Sue Quilters, and [email protected] the Jamestown S’Klallam Tribal Library. 1 Weekly Civics 102 Class – Civics “Hot Engage with mainly mature Older adults Clark Topics” learners in the community Contact: Judy Zeider, LWVCC Civics Through Clark College’s ZOOM platform. and maintain partnership Ed Chair, [email protected] September 28 – October 26, 2020. with local community Featuring speakers from NAACP, former college. elected officials, and current county auditor on wide range of topics including the Common Good, implicit bias, fake news, and how government works.

Civics Education Activity for Adults Why Your League Values Population Served Potential Resources to Share and this Activity Contact Information 1 Series of Presentations by League After much outreach to High school students Clark-past years Members to an AP class at Fort schools in the area, this was Contact: Judy Zeider, LWVCC Civics Vancouver High School one of the first times we Ed Chair, [email protected] At the request of the class instructor. April were invited as the League – May, 2019. Presentations addressed: into an area high school in Implicit Bias, Post Civil War Amendments many years. and Civil Rights Laws, Being a Smart Consumer of News, and Tribal and Indian Law. Also provided instructor games and puzzles related to civics. 1 Clark College Mature Learning Per the Clark College Older adults Clark-past years Program instructor, civics education Contact: Judy Zeider, LWVCC Civics January – February 2019, League members was one of the most Ed Chair, [email protected] presented on the basics of the Constitution, requested subjects by the Civil Rights Laws, government structure, program’s students. This local government, etc. to a class of Clark class built our partnership College Mature Learning Program students with Clark College and over the course of several weeks. helped recruit new league members. 1 Civics is Fundamental Project Helped launch a great Mix of adults and youth. Clark-past years spearheaded by Katherine Murphy partnership with Fort Contact: Katherine Murphy, at that Primary Focus 2018: Community Vancouver Regional Library time, LWVWA Secretary and Building One Vote at a Time (serving Clark, Skamania and member of LWVCC. Part of a series of presentations at area Klickitat Counties) and the [email protected] libraries in Summer and Fall 2018 and 2019. Camas City Library.

Later events built on partnerships with FVRL and with Camas City Library. 1 Civics 101: Building Resilient Built partnership with FVRL Mix of adults and youth. Clark-past years Communities. and involved new League Contact: Katherine Murphy, then the members in civics education LWVWA Secretary and member of

Civics Education Activity for Adults Why Your League Values Population Served Potential Resources to Share and this Activity Contact Information Summer and Fall, 2019. A series of on the ground level. LWVCC. Now with Kittitas LWV. workshops presented by Katherine Murphy [email protected] in four branches of the Fort Vancouver Regional Library (FVRL), each focusing on Handouts: Contact Judy Zeider, political literacy and featuring past and LWVCC Civics Ed Chair, present office holders as guest speakers. [email protected] League volunteers passed out handouts, greeted participants and registered voters. Live events with handouts, greeters, voter registration, etc. 1 Democracy Rocks Treasure Hunt Democracy Rocks! Treasure Entire Kittitas County Kittitas The Democracy Rocks! Treasure Hunt was Hunt was a success, with community. This activity Contact Charli Sorenson to see the held from July 1 – August 31. Its purpose over 200 downloads of the was most interesting to graphics, templates for the tags, and was to celebrate 1) 100 years of the 19th treasure hunt log, hundreds multigenerational family social media campaign. Amendment granting women the right to of views of our hints and groups. vote, 2) 100 years of the League of Women clues, thousands of [email protected] Voters, and 3) to support our communities impressions. Over 3 dozen during this unprecedented time through a membership forms were socially distanced activity to learn more downloaded during the about voting rights, suffrage and LWV, and treasure hunt, and just the the importance of voting. month of July saw nearly the same level of traffic as the entire 2018 year. We awarded treasure hunters’ prizes totally $520 (gift certificates purchased and donated by LWV members). 1 Cultivating Civic Conversations Builds community; increases League members and Kittitas Partnership with LWV of Skagit County. knowledge of civics, history, interested community Model for creating a virtual group Groups study a particular book, chapter by diversity; teaches and offers members throughout and robust resource lists generated chapter, paired with a podcast on the same time to practice skills like Washington State and from the discussions. topic. First session was 20 weeks and used listening, open inquiry, beyond

Civics Education Activity for Adults Why Your League Values Population Served Potential Resources to Share and this Activity Contact Information The State We’re In: Washington and the storytelling, curiosity; See companion document: second is using Becoming Better Grownups. remote community building. Interested older Cultivating Civic Conversations: Increases League impact. community members Answers for DEI Success Stories Promotes intra-League Contact: Katherine Murphy, networking [email protected] Unitarian Church members Beginning partnership with the On Being Civil Conversations and Social Healing Project. 1 Making Ripples: Building Strong Brings together disparate Senior community Kittitas Communities One Vote at a Time elder community for Making Ripples-Contact: Katherine A civics presentation to senior community discussion of the Murphy, [email protected] by Katherine Murphy moved to ZOOM after importance of civics in a pandemic lockdown July 1, 2020 diverse environment

1 Co-sponsored Civic Education & These events allow us to Community members Kittitas Engagement Forums & Presentations provide valuable and timely throughout Kittitas County Contact Katherine Murphy, information about voting, [email protected] or Charli Let’s Taco ‘Bout Presidential Primary—held elections, and how Sorenson, at Central Washington University (CWU) government works. We [email protected] campus and repeated at Cle Elem partnered with a variety of Community Center. Panel with Chairs of institutions including the Republican & Democratic Parties and Associated Students of County Auditor to explain the new Central Washington presidential primary. Cosponsor was University (ASCWU), CWU Associated Students Central Washington libraries and museums, the University (ASCWU). local political parties, the Ready. Set. Vote. - October 20, a virtual First Count Committee. live-streamed event cosponsored by These connections help us ASCWU, CWU Department of Law & Justice, get new members and offer

Civics Education Activity for Adults Why Your League Values Population Served Potential Resources to Share and this Activity Contact Information LWVKC, CWU Museum of Culture & small ways for members to Environment. Katherine Murphy & I joined participate. a panel to discuss voting, voter registration, ballot issues, and more. Making Ripples presentation to CWU S*I*S*T*E*R*S group. Presentation about LWV to Kittitas County Unitarian Universalist congregation. 1 Community Outreach The page reports on League Pullman residents Pullman We have a page in the Pullman Chamber of activities, provides a Bobbie Ryder Commerce’s monthly Update magazine calendar of upcoming [email protected] twice a year. events, and provides information on issues such as redistricting, the census, and voting. 1 Teaching Civics Using the Case Study The students learn about Teachers of High School Seattle King Method (Harvard Project) Civics and US History in an Civics, US History, or Social LWV of Greenwich, CT, partnered This is a way to teach high school seniors interactive way, answering Studies and their students. with Harvard Case Institute and the civics using case studies. The case studies thought-provoking When these sessions are program is now offered to Leagues are written to include the perspective of discussion questions. This presented to the across the US. significant events in the history of the time. helps them become critical community, they also teach thinkers and excited to adults. become engaged citizens. League contact: Deirdre Kamlani, [email protected] LWV MI contact is Toni Okada, [email protected]. 1 MOHAI Battle for the Ballot: Women Members hope to have a Open to anyone who Seattle King and the Vote better understanding of the registered Contact: [email protected] Digital panel moderated by Dr. Shirley Yee history of the fight for explored the complex history behind the suffrage. fight for suffrage. Presented in

Civics Education Activity for Adults Why Your League Values Population Served Potential Resources to Share and this Activity Contact Information collaboration with the LWVWA and LWV Seattle King County. 1 Author Elaine Weiss Presentation Lessons learned from the Open to the public; first Seattle King Author Elaine Weiss discussed the themes suffrage movement and come first served. Contact: [email protected] of her new book, The Woman's Hour: The how Carrie Chapman Catt Great Fight to Win the Vote, which is being envisioned the future of the adapted for television by Steven Spielberg League of Women Voters and Hillary Clinton. were covered. 1 Learn More about the Roles of Local Several times a year we League members and Seattle King and National Government invite speakers to our public are invited. Contact: Allison Feher LWV Mercer Island Unit monthly meetings meetings to educate adults [email protected] for information dig deeper with presentations by experts about the local and national re: Mercer Island unit facilitators who share local to federal perspectives. governments. Ex: Neil and their contacts. Ericsson, staff economist at the Federal Reserve, Lance Matteson, Executive Director of SE Effective Development (Seattle), and Jessi Bon & Paul West, City of Mercer Island.

All have shared information about their organizations and their role in our federal and city governments. 1 Collaborative Partnership with This project gives LWV College age youth Seattle King Shoreline College Seattle King County Contact: [email protected] Developed between the President of members access to youth Shoreline College and LWV Seattle King and unregistered citizens County 1) to work together on programs to and has strengthened the register students to vote quarterly and 2) to League’s ability to work with

Civics Education Activity for Adults Why Your League Values Population Served Potential Resources to Share and this Activity Contact Information educate students on civics education important organization in through collaborative workshops. our community, and encourages political advocacy with young people. 1 Fun with Civics Through song and story, a LWV members who Skagit Intro to U.S. Constitutional Amendments fun and easy way to learn committed to 10 weekly Contact through song and story (moderated basics of the 27 discussions of the podcasts [email protected] discussions) Constitutional Amendments. More Perfect Union Podcasts Led to additional session on the electoral college. (see below for accessing podcast) https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cDovL2ZlZWRzLndueWMub3JnL21vcmVwZXJmZWN0/episode/MmYwYzVlYjUtYzdiZS00YmM2LWEzZGIt MDFiNmVlZGZkODVj?hl=en&ved=2ahUKEwjCjZyE-7TtAhWdGTQIHVNKCzYQieUEegQIDhAg&ep=6 1 WA Secretary of State Visit to Mount Learn from top WA State Session attended by local Skagit Vernon High School (MVHS) Civics elections official value of high school seniors about Further details from Skagit LWV Classes (Sept. 2019) voting and participating in to become voters. The WA president, our democracy. Secretary of State was in Wende Sanderson at the audience for a MVHS [email protected] Debate Club discussion of lowering voting age to 16. 1 Cultivating Civic Conversations Opportunity to learn basic League members statewide Skagit ZOOM class structure of WA State who committed to 20 Curriculum developed by Katherine government with LWV weekly sessions (two times Murphy members statewide, discuss to choose from each week) [email protected] relevant podcasts. plus time to read or listen to podcast. Kittitas and Contact: Wende Sanderson, Skagit League collaboration LWV Skagit President [email protected])

1 Reader’s Theater Production Historical perspective of the Via ZOOM, the audience Skagit “Interview with our Foremothers” to women behind passage of included League members, Written by Vicki Roberts-Gassler, celebrate 100th anniversary of LWV the 19th Amendment, as family and friends - local President, Snohomish LWV

Civics Education Activity for Adults Why Your League Values Population Served Potential Resources to Share and this Activity Contact Information portrayed by Skagit LWV and nationwide, as well as members the author. Vicki Roberts-Gassler, [email protected] 1 Women’s Suffrage Biographies: Adult education of historical LWVSC members and Snohomish “Centennial Minutes” importance, seldom public radio listeners of Vicki Roberts-Gassler, Monthly suffragist biographies in 3 discussed women’s KSER (90.7) [email protected] locations: online LWVSC Voter, LWVSC movement. website, and spoken on our radio show. Timely: Centennial of 19th “Centennial Minutes” Amendment https://lwvsnoho.org/centennial/ Researched by members of Centennial Committee Members learned about national to local suffragists.

1 Presentation Greater reach to members LWVSC members on Zoom Snohomish Women’s Suffrage Movement about oft-forgotten Shoreline CC History Guest speaker: Dr. Amy Kinsel women’s history in a visual Dr. Amy Kinsel Annual Planning Meeting, format. Stimulating slides PowerPoint August 2020 and discussion. [email protected] Videotaped for other members: LWV Snohomish County website https://lwvsnoho.org/centennial/ 1 Suffrage History Outreach Centennial Committee saw Community and LWVSC Snohomish Podcasts, reading lists, “best practices” by need--lack of knowledge members Mary Ross, LWVSC Webmaster, members, visiting 3rd graders at 70+ school about women in suffrage [email protected] libraries. Two suffrage books read/donated. movement. State & county grants provided monies to reach Centennial page, Historical Interpretive Panel of Missouri https://lwvsnoho.org/centennial Hanna out to members and Local Edmonds suffragist, our state’s first community. Grant writer, Rita Ireland woman publisher. Created outdoors. Public viewing of outdoor [email protected] plaque on bluff on Sunset Ave. in Edmonds. League

Civics Education Activity for Adults Why Your League Values Population Served Potential Resources to Share and this Activity Contact Information logo displayed. 1 Centennial Original Play Six important women from LWV Snohomish County Snohomish Members of the Centennial Committee the woman suffrage members at annual Contact Playwright Vicki Roberts- perform "Interviews with our movement come back “from birthday luncheon in Gassler Foremothers.” the beyond” to answer February 2020. (Please apply to the playwright for questions about their lives permission: 1600 121st St. SE, M- It is a reader's theater play written by and their impressions of Shared with Skagit Valley 104, Everett, WA 98208) League President, Vicki Roberts-Gassler. today’s world. A unique way LWV. Their ZOOM play was Script available for download from to share history with live well done. our website: personalities! https://lwvsnoho.org/centennial/ 1 WISH LIST: Review civics knowledge: LWV Snohomish County Snohomish i.e. origin of term League members WANT AD: “Don’t Limit Your Civic!” Rita Ireland Provide a fun civics lesson in each “Gerrymandering”, tribal [email protected] upcoming Voter. history, Bill of Rights, Seeks fellow thinker to help create Constitution, 60’s civil new monthly ideas. rights- it’s endless! May Team up. Take turns writing the A small section of the monthly online read if info is short. mini-civics blurb. newsletter could educate our Leaguer PRIZE: 1st person to answer Approved by LWVSC Board at Oct. readers with a tidbit of knowledge from The fun quiz in 6 months wins a meeting, 2020. State We’re In - WA. bag of Rita’s homemade granola. :-) 1 Special Projects This opportunity allowed Myanmar State Spokane LWVSA had the unusual opportunity to host LWV Spokane Area to more Department Fellows as well For details on being a home host US State Department Fellows (2 from completely articulate our as LWV Spokane Area and to receive an engaging Myanmar) who wanted to learn more own civic engagement members, and those in PowerPoint documenting the about civic engagement. They were with us activities – and see some of community and schools we Fellows’ visit, contact Ann Murphy, for 3 weeks participating/observing various that through a different lens served. [email protected] activities. (and we learned from our For information on applying for Myanmar visitors as well). this program and scheduling events during the visit, contact Beth Pellicciotti, [email protected]

Civics Education Activity for Adults Why Your League Values Population Served Potential Resources to Share and this Activity Contact Information A detailed report and PowerPoint on this visit was shared at Convention 2019 as a resource for a local League considering this program. Send request to Beth Pellicciotti, [email protected] Category Two: League 101: Orientation, Positions, Advocacy—26 activities This category is for content that is specific to the League including the history of the League, skills needed to be an engaged member, advocating for League positions, etc. Target audience: League members. 2 New Members’ Orientation Help new members find New League members Benton/Franklin In 2020, was held on the same day as the ways to contribute and feel LWV Benton/Franklin Counties program planning meeting. In 2021 we will needed. Save time from P.O. Box 765 provide a ZOOM meeting. education about the league Richland, WA 99352 during board meetings. Email: [email protected] (general info/questions) 2 Table Talk Encourage more league League members and Benton/Franklin Monthly social events at a member’s home members to get involved by guests. LWV Benton/Franklin Counties (soup dinner) or restaurant, with doing something P.O. Box 765 community speaker. In 2020 were held by educational and fun. Richland, WA 99352 ZOOM. Recently started a partnership with Become more informed on Email: [email protected] Skagit county to share ZOOM meetings. issues regarding initiatives, (general info/questions) bills, or ballot measures. 2 New Member Orientation We want our new members New members joining our Clallam Small groups of new members (4-8) meet in to feel welcomed and to local League. New Member Orientation person or via zoom with the chair of the understand the basics of the PowerPoint. welcoming committee and current League history of the League, how Contact: [email protected] subject members to learn about the League. it’s organized, non-partisan line: New members status and opportunities to Marcia Radey [email protected] become involved. 2 Presentation to LWV Clark County With so many new Adults – specifically LWVCC Clark (LWVCC) Membership members, this was a fun members. Contact: Judy Zeider, LWVCC Civics Meeting on 100th Birthday of League of way to educate members on Ed Chair, [email protected]

Civics Education Activity for Adults Why Your League Values Population Served Potential Resources to Share and this Activity Contact Information Women Voters, February 20, 2020, with the history of the League cake, trivia quiz and slide show entitled nationally and locally. “Meet These Amazing Women,” about notable women of Clark County. 2 100th Birthday celebration of the Fun way to educate young Mainly adults, with mix of Clark League of Women Voters and old about the struggle younger participants Trivia Quiz questions on Office February 19, 2020. Location--Camas Public for women's suffrage and WorkPlace. Library. Featured birthday cake, League current League activities. members reenacting suffragists in period Maintain partnership with Contact: Judy Zeider, LWV Clark dress and a suffrage trivia quiz with prizes. Camas Library. County Civics Ed Chair, [email protected] 2 Vancouver Peace and Justice Fair Support a local event and its Mix of adults and youth. Clark September 12, 2020. Two-minute videos broad base of local Contact: Contact: Judy Zeider, including an interview with LWV Clark supporters. These groups LWVCC Civics Ed Chair, County Co-President Jane Johnson and promote social justice and [email protected]. video of "Carrie Chapman Catt" re-enacted. include NAACP & LULAC. Videos available at Uploaded a League profile to their https://vancouverpeaceandjusticefai webpage. r.org/ Note: videos had 6-15 views as of 11/13/20 2 Virtual event on the Census and Helps develop skills of local Mix of adults and youth. Clark Redistricting citizens to not only address Contact: Alison McCaffree, LWVWA, August 13, 2020 – Featuring Alison the Washington State Census & Redistricting Issue Chair McCaffree on ZOOM platform, to be Redistricting Commission [email protected] followed by Speak Up Schools sponsored by but to address other state LWVWA. and local bodies and elected 253-720-6813 officials in the future on issues of concern to those citizens. 2 Talking to Voters At many tabling events, League members at any Kitsap Resource document members are confronted by outreach invent https://www.lwv-kitsap.org/wp- people with questions about content/uploads/2020/05/talking-

Civics Education Activity for Adults Why Your League Values Population Served Potential Resources to Share and this Activity Contact Information why voting matters and to-voters-v1.pdf more. This document Contact person for the development collected lots of information of this resource, Alicia Vause, in one place and helped [email protected] Alicia also League members when designed the rainbow Voter buttons there was a challenging we handed out everywhere. conversation. 2 The Importance of LWV Work Unitarian membership is a Unitarian church members Kittitas Talk given to Unitarian Church members at mélange of ages, ethnicities, The Importance of LWV Work their request by Charli Sorenson in 2019. and tends toward Contact: Charli Sorenson, progressive work. [email protected]

2 New Member Introductions Provides a useful overview New and potential Kittitas Presentation made periodically for new and of the organization members Katherine Murphy did the last one potential members by the membership [email protected] chair that explains League 101 2 New Member Packets The mission of the League of All League members and Pullman The Membership Committee assembles a Women Voters is to the community. Bobbie Ryder significant amount of new information for encourage the informed and [email protected] new members active participation of LWVP New Member Packet; citizens in government and Membership List; to influence public policy “Interested persons” email list; through education and Position Statements; advocacy. Monthly Calendar of Events; Brown Bags; Evening Educational Programs; New Member Questionnaire; Ways to be Involved with the LWV Pullman; Pullman Voter; League lingo 2 Book Discussions These book discussions will All League members and Pullman

Civics Education Activity for Adults Why Your League Values Population Served Potential Resources to Share and this Activity Contact Information “White Rage” by Carol Anderson; help us to think about the friends of the League as Bobbie Ryder “The State We Are In” by Jill Severn current climate around well as the general [email protected] racism as well provide a very community will be invited We have purchased several copies of well-rounded education to participate in these The State We’re In: Washington. about Washington State. discussions. League members are encouraged to buy “White Rage.” 2 Annual Meeting The is a rewarding meeting All League members, Pullman As required by law, we have an annual because we highlight the friends of League who are Bobbie Ryder meeting each spring that is a social event, many good things we are not members, and the [email protected] but last year was on ZOOM and did a look doing to make democracy general community. back at all the activities we have done over work. We acknowledge the Bobbie Ryder can share a recent the year. It was impressive! great work done by many. PowerPoint. 2 The Voter Newsletter It connects us to important Members plus members of Pullman people in the community the broader community Bobbie Ryder and connects us to each who wish to receive it. [email protected] other. http://lwvpullman.org/newsletter.ht ml 2 Calendar of Events The calendar is developed The calendar is mailed to Pullman The Program Calendar lists dates and times during our annual planning all members and interested Bobbie Ryder of all the programs for the coming year. meeting. It is one of the best persons during our finance [email protected] communication tools we drive in January and to all The calendar is on our website at have. new members. Lvwpullman.org http://lwvpullman.org/pdf/Calendar 2020-21.pdf 2 Advocacy We are a small League, Local unit League members Seattle King We are using the LWVUS Voter, state and eager to learn, and depend Contact: [email protected] local League resources to participate in on state and national Participation in cross-unit Seattle King County cross-unit connections resources to train ourselves connections and to do advocacy work. to participate in Seattle-King LWVUS Voter County cross-units They Represent You brochure

Civics Education Activity for Adults Why Your League Values Population Served Potential Resources to Share and this Activity Contact Information connections and to do Action Alerts advocacy work. Candidate Forums ZOOM classes for improving skills 2 Member training Communicating to various Local unit League members Seattle King We are using online classes to improve our publics is important to our to reach the public and Contact: [email protected] individual skills in communication. unit. We hope to do more elected officials. of this in the future. Online classes 2 Climate change We are a small League, Local unit League Seattle King We are participating in a cross-unit eager to learn, and depend members. Contact: [email protected] connection on climate change. on our cross-unit connection in Seattle-King County to Participation in cross-unit learn more about climate connections change. In the future, this learning could be used to strengthen our ties to the community. 2 Getting Engaged in the LWV We believe the LWV should Any LWV member who Seattle King (3 hours orientation to LWV) offer an orientation for new wants to get more engages Agenda, curriculum outline, This workshop for LWV members who want members and other and become more rationale for activities, handouts, to become more engaged in the league. members who want to get committed to the Contact: more engaged in the league organization and carrying [email protected] so more people are working out its mission. [email protected] The key to getting them engaged is to: 1) to empower voters and Training of trainers is available. reassure them that though nonpartisan, the defend democracy. Focus on positions and policies are congruent with learning from each other. Will lead workshop if requested and their beliefs; 2) help them feel an important available. Ask for: Getting Engaged part of the organization and know other Workshop. members, 3) make sure their voices are heard several times during the workshop.

2 Observing at Cities and County The way for LWV members Residents of King County Seattle King Meetings to know what is going on are served through the Contact: [email protected]

Civics Education Activity for Adults Why Your League Values Population Served Potential Resources to Share and this Activity Contact Information Observing as a member of the observer and why, and provide League’s continual corps. transparency. emphasis on transparency of government processes. 2 LWVSC Applied DEI Discovery Pilot If we understand past League members; Snohomish Project history and our League Potential members from Description: 17 min. (DEI: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion): a history, how we all relate, our increasing diverse https://m.youtube.com/channel/UC long-term process to examine and how we “handle the familiar communities. B4DvYlq4EpC0hfp0npYSFQ understand our own League. and the foreign;” we hope Approved by Board in to build trust and consensus 2020. Michelle Valentine, DEI Project Interviews of 48 past and current LWVSC that will help us become Awaiting more funding. Coordinator, members, introspective. more diverse in our [email protected] thinking, thus reach out to “Crossing Cultures” PowerPoint. To listen and engage in our Jeanne Crevier, DEI Co-Coordinator, complete this project: View Toward the communities. [email protected] Future/Sustaining Integration 2 "From Mentors to Mentees: Learning A surge of new membership New members joining the Snohomish from Each Other” occurred. What can we do League Lynn Carpenter, Jeanne Crevier, and Mentors help new members solidify League to sustain interest? Ongoing Phyllis Busch, committee co-chairs and advocacy knowledge -at state/local connections bring value to levels. Mentors provide consistent emails. joining a group. Less people [email protected] Find personal interests, make real “in the dark” about League. connections; show tips finding info on Find shared interests in [email protected] League websites; find League positions and ZOOM. programs; learn how to track a bill. Find immediate, satisfying Two mentor trainings: followed by monthly work. League knowledge ZOOM Socials. Provide fun question ahead increased, i.e. helpful to of time. i.e. What new legislative or local share links navigating local bill would you like to see passed? or Where LWVSC website. do you get your news? (media literacy.) Each board member took on two new Mentors also discovered members. learning from mentees. 2 WISH LIST: Provide new LWVSC Gives members new, Share with old and new Snohomish

Civics Education Activity for Adults Why Your League Values Population Served Potential Resources to Share and this Activity Contact Information hand-out with They Represent You valuable info: both digitally members. No leadership in this area yet. and on paper. • League terms and abbreviations Non-Partisan reminders Intro Guide in Spanish for Need temporary LWVSC committee • LWVSC forms of communications always important. upcoming new Latinx unit, with Communications team? • “How to Be Non-Partisan.” Proper terminology - “all of in Lynnwood. • Link to state website us on the same page”. Add to orientation of new (New unit is temporarily Link to state’s new Style Guide? members. delayed due to Covid) 2 League 101 It is valuable to be able to Local League members Spokane Utilize General Membership meetings to enhance member and/or supporters and Meeting PowerPoint and web links provide information that ties together understanding of the other interested (https://my.lwv.org/washington/spo LWVSA Advocacy work – the issue that historical aspects of individuals. kane-area/county-government) needs action that ties to the history of the positions established as well issue as well as the League position(s) that as tie to action to move [email protected] pertain. Most recent example was meeting forward. on County Government--- providing a brief overview (with promise of more detail in And I am now reminded that the future) of what County Commissioners the current (and new do; LWVSA history of study/action related membership) is constantly to County Government; and then in need of the connections specifically examining current changes that to history and current info are coming to County Government. And to on government entities as be able to tie to the importance of well as League positions and Observer Corps how we use them. 2 Our GoVOTE Group Read the 4th Documents which activities League activists Tacoma/Pierce edition of "Get Out the Vote" by are worth the investment of Telephone: 253-272-1495 Donald Green and Alan Gerber, time and which are not. Published in 2019. League of Women Voters of The book relies on evidence obtained from Tacoma-Pierce County randomized trials to document which 621 Tacoma Avenue South, Ste. 202 activities increase voting participation. Tacoma, WA 98402-2301 Email: [email the League] (general

Civics Education Activity for Adults Why Your League Values Population Served Potential Resources to Share and this Activity Contact Information Although written by academics, it is info/questions) engaging and aimed at people who are actually constructing GOTV campaigns. We To order book: also reviewed studies of habitual non- https://www.amazon.com/Get-Out- voters (Pew Research and Knight Vote-Increase- Foundation studies) to inform our approach Turnout/dp/0815736932 to increasing voter turnout. 2 Coffee with the League About 25-30 people attend Members and non- Thurston Meets every week to discuss state, local these meetings. It provides members are welcome. This activity is in its 4th year and is and national issues. We also write emails or an ongoing platform to led by Paula Holroyde postcards to elected officials about our learn, discuss, plan for the [email protected] concerns and opinions. We keep the future, and learn about who would be willing to discuss this discussion non-partisan. We also get League positions, what the with other Leagues training about how to contact the state and national League is Legislature on issues from home, how to doing and much more. We comment at local government meetings. At also learn what other times we have speakers like the county organizations or planning auditor, hydrologist, etc. groups are doing. Category 3: Voting & Elections – Registration, What’s on the Ballot, Informed Decisions – 65 activities This category deals with the process of voting, understanding elections and where to find reliable resources for making informed decisions. Target audience: community and/or League members. 3 Get Out the Vote (GOTV) during a With the pandemic The public: college Bellingham/Whatcom Pandemic- “Outside the Box” challenge, we created the students, businesses (i.e. Joy Monjure, Vice President, Whatcom Co. Voter turnout: 87.94 %- most dynamic, bookstore and brewery) in Membership Chair 300 signs posted: Nonpartisan slogans comprehensive, registration Bellingham, and League [email protected] 360-303-7391 were selected by a member survey. and GOTV campaign in our members 100 t-shirts distributed with “Every Vote League’s history. Voter Registration Coordinator Cam Counts”. T-shirts & signs were sold, by Kerst, donation, (nearly covering cost) to LWV Local partners were voterserviceschair@lwvbellinghamw members/community. enthusiastic. Increased hatcom.org 3100 bookmarks were printed for community’s awareness of LWV and built a network of

Civics Education Activity for Adults Why Your League Values Population Served Potential Resources to Share and this Activity Contact Information distribution by our city & county libraries relationships to ensure with books borrowed by patrons. future campaigns. Community College partner: Donation by a LWV member to encourage students at We value strong community Whatcom Community College to vote by support with local donating $1 to the college food bank in businesses and schools by League’s name for each student who voted using the talents of many of and posted picture of proof on social our 350 LWVBWC members. media! Notable partnership with bookstore and “It is our hope that the work brewery: of our dedicated League & Village Books and Paper Dreams community partners can be encouraged customers to round up their considered a model to build purchase with donation going to League. upon for future election Aslan Brewery asked customers to donate cycles.” - Joy Monjure to our League and matched each of those donations. 3 GOTV Social Media Blitz: We value the talents of our The public: college Bellingham/Whatcom Videos produced and aired: citizens in Bellingham area. students, businesses in Joy Monjure [email protected]. 1) County Auditor answers questions. 2) Example: A WWU Bellingham, members of Locations of ballot drop boxes, 3) In-person Journalism intern, helped Nooksak tribe, senior & Congressional: voting process, 4) How to be an Informed create registration GOTV low-income citizens and https://youtu.be/EGTANO-mijw Voter: Vote 411.org/Ballotpedia. messages. These were League members. 5) How to Check the Status of Your Ballot. distributed to Bellingham’s Superior Court judge: 22 neighborhood https://youtu.be/WZA5xKXTtdY Voting Messages/ Graphic Ads: GOTV associations, local news messages created by college intern. outlets, 7 school districts, Reader Boards: Voting slogans were Whatcom Community displayed at 15 businesses in county and College & Western. Their several school reader boards. efforts were forwarded to Street Banner: 4’x30’ banner was displayed constituents through email, downtown during 3 weeks prior to Election social media, & websites.

Civics Education Activity for Adults Why Your League Values Population Served Potential Resources to Share and this Activity Contact Information Day. Installation & removal donated by City An early radio interview of Bellingham Public Works Dept. also promoted the many PSAs & Radio Interviews: 2 in local businesses that were Spanish, aired on 4 radio shows: and LWV participating in the National members in 9-minute interviews. Voter Registration Day. 5,200 voting pamphlets distributed. High HIGHLIGHT: Our schools to food banks. LWVBWC was trusted by the 62 businesses agreed to hang posters, County Auditor who asked provided VoteWA cards to customers, and for help assisting voters at posted messages on their websites & social the Elections Office during media. the last two days before the election. We were asked to staff temporary ballot boxes at five senior & low-income housing sites, a nursing home, and the Nooksack Tribe reservation. 3 Candidate Forums Encourages people to vote if General public Benton/Franklin Invite all local candidates to answer they know more about the LWV Benton/Franklin Counties questions from the league as well as the candidates, and to make P.O. Box 765 audience. Meet in public buildings or plaza informed decisions. Richland, WA 99352 in two locations. Covered by city TV stations, our Face Book page, and You tube. Email: [email protected] (general In 2020, was held on-line and hosted and info/questions) shown on Northwest Public Broadcasting. Provided questions to WA State League’s Vote411 committee for candidates. 3 Voter Registration Events Makes people more likely to Students, new citizens, new LWV Benton/Franklin Counties In the courthouse after naturalization vote if the process is made community members P.O. Box 765 ceremonies, at the community college, food more convenient for them. Richland, WA 99352 banks, farmer’s market, retirement homes,

Civics Education Activity for Adults Why Your League Values Population Served Potential Resources to Share and this Activity Contact Information and more. Email: [email protected] Partner with community groups. In 2020 (general info/questions) provided voter education and registration at a Mid-Columbia Mastersingers concert and a Centennial celebration at the Allied Arts Gallery, in costumes. 3 Voter Registration and Voting We want to broaden our Individuals and families Clallam Information voter services and voter who access social services Flyers: voter registration Three annual events: school supplies/back- outreach to include more or community resource information, voting checklist, voting to-school event, county wide homeless members of our community. events. resources to make informed event and local food banks where we decisions and a Family Voting provide voter registration assistance and Activity. voter information resources. Contact: [email protected] subject line: voter information 3 Candidate Forums We provide forums (in- League members and Clallam We let the public ask questions (30 person or ZOOM) so the community members Forum manual - Paula Barnes seconds) and have a manual for public can compare [email protected] chairpersons. This year we also offered a candidates and learn about “Crafting Forum Questions” ZOOM meeting for members on “Crafting issues on the ballot. Forums PowerPoint – Maren Halvorsen Forum Questions”. are recorded and posted on [email protected] our website. Forum recordings at lwvcla.org 3 Virtual Presentation on Importance Educate voters on top two Mainly adults Clark of Voting in Primaries primary and other features Contact: Judy Zeider, LWVCC Civics Especially local ones. July 15, 2020 of voting in Washington. Ed Chair, [email protected] Presented on Fort Vancouver Regional Reached about 40 people. Library (FVRL) Zoom platform. And reinforced long-time YouTube link: partnership with FVRL https://www.youtube.com/watch?v during pandemic. =eZItkGiXXgE&feature=youtu.be 3 Virtual presentation on ballot Educate voters on ballot Mix of adults and youth. Clark measures issues, history of Initiative Contact: Judy Zeider, LWVCC Civics September 22, 2020, on the 11/3/20 ballot and referendum in Ed Chair, [email protected] on ZOOM platform. Washington and continue YouTube link:

Civics Education Activity for Adults Why Your League Values Population Served Potential Resources to Share and this Activity Contact Information partnerships with both FVRL https://www.youtube.com/watch?v and Camas Public Library. =sodORleWajw&list=PLl720cAge4R- uYUYOegKiSDKhQwQ0dS4_&index= 5&t=281s 3 Ready, Set, Vote! Reached new voters and High school age new or Clark September 26, 2020. ZOOM presentation built partnership with future voters from 7+ high Contact: Judy Zeider, LWVCC Civics on Registering to Vote, How to Vote, Kiwanis Clubs and high schools active in Kiwanis Ed Chair, [email protected] Examining your Ballot, Federal, State and schools in our area. Built ties Key Clubs. Local Candidates, and Ballot Measures. Plus between civics education “How to be involved” or “Be an influencer” and voter services even if you aren’t old enough to vote. committees of our local league. 3 Voter Advocacy Workshop Reached new voters and College students from PowerPoint on WorkSpace. October 12, 2020. ZOOM Presentation on built partnership with states who are active in Contact Judy Zeider, Registering to Vote, How to Vote, Kiwanis Clubs and college Circle K International, LWVCC Civics Ed Chair Examining your Ballot, Federal, State and students in the Northwest. Kiwanis Club for college [email protected] or Local Offices, and Ballot Measures. Plus students. 360-608-5899 “How to Have your Voice Heard.” 3 Voter Education Reached new and current Shoppers at Farmers’ Clark Answering questions and sharing voters who were confused Market and shopper in Contact Judy Zeider, information about voter registration, voter by information they were uptown Vancouver. LWVCC Civics Ed Chair resources, such as Vote411, Voters’ receiving from the post Enabled LWV Clark County [email protected] or Pamphlet and SOS.gov.wa, vote by mail, office. to make an in-person 360-608-5899 and elections process and League- connection with voters supported sources for non-biased while adhering to social information. distancing.

3 Pizza and Politics Mix of adults and youth Clark-past years In an informal setting, League members Contact: Katherine Murphy, at that presented information on topics like how time, LWVWA Secretary and voting in Washington is unique and more member of LWVCC and local library friends’ groups underwrote [email protected] or Judy

Civics Education Activity for Adults Why Your League Values Population Served Potential Resources to Share and this Activity Contact Information the cost of pizza and beverages for Zeider, LWVCC Civics Ed Chair, attendees. [email protected]

3 Forums for County Positions Forums for both the primary Jefferson County residents Jefferson Unit Jefferson is a Unit-at-Large and hosts voter and general elections are Contact: Angela Gyurko forums, which in 2020 consisted of two important, given the President separate forums, one for the county primary’s importance in the [email protected] commissioner primary, one for the county state (“top two” voting commissioner final election. regulations in Washington State). In late 2020, we just got the list of upcoming county elections for 2021, and will be planning which positions we will attempt to hold forums for in 2021. 3 Webinar Titled: Voting 101: Making This was an educational The public, in particular Kitsap Your Vote Count process for the League youth, first time voters, YouTube video link available on An interview with the Kitsap County Auditor members involved to work and other new voters Kitsap League website: by three high school students. with students and hear their https://www.lwv-kitsap.org/ perspective on voting. The contact person for this project is Maureen Cervinsky, [email protected]

3 Co-sponsored Issue & Policy Forums Helps highlight important Interested community Kittitas Mental Health Forum: Discussed the topics and bring multiple members and elected Mental Health Forum was organized proposed 1/10 of 1% sales tax for mental voices to the table. officials by Delores Irwin: health. [email protected] https://kittitasleague.org/2020/06/27/watc Increases League Impact h-our-mental-health-forum/ Solar Farms Forum co-sponsored by Solar Forum was organized by Ellensburg Library Muriel Weaver: https://kittitasleague.org/2018/06/19/579/ [email protected]

Civics Education Activity for Adults Why Your League Values Population Served Potential Resources to Share and this Activity Contact Information 3 Tabling Events Since voter registration is Attendees at the events Kittitas First Saturday at Ellensburg Farmer’s mostly online, these events Contact Katherine Murphy, Market. increase League impact and [email protected] PRIDE. visibility with those Kittitas Environmental Education Network. attending the events and or Charli Sorenson, Winter Fair. with other booth holders. [email protected] League members staff booths to help with voter registration and provide information about civics education and election information. 3 Get Out the Vote Postcard Project Our goal was to encourage New voters ages 18-22 Mason LWV members and supporters personalized voting to populations of (n=1809). Post card templates for newly and postcards sent to Mason County residents newly registered voters and Previously registered previously registered voters. who had either registered to vote but did registered voters who did voters who did not vote in Drop box location flyer. not vote in 2016 or who were newly not vote in 2016. In 2018 ages 23-40 (n=2999). Be Vote Ready and FAQ flyer. registered voters. The postcards were addition, our members and Previously registered Postcard instructions with suggested personalized with handwritten addresses supporters wanted to get voters from Skokomish handwritten messages. and a note of encouragement and involved in efforts to get out Precinct ages 23 and up Cindy Shotts, Mason County identifying the closest drop box. the vote. (n=183). [email protected] Total: 4,991 postcards sent. 3 Candidate and Issue Forums The Pullman League hosted The entire community was Pullman 2 candidate forums and 1 invited to listen and submit Bobbie Ryder issue forum over ZOOM. questions at these forums. [email protected]

The League collaborated with the Pullman Chamber of Commerce to produce these events 3 “No Contact” Outreach to Diverse The LWV is committed to Diverse populations of Seattle King Populations. diversity, equity and adults not typically part of Julie Sarkissian, In the beta testing stage. Trained LWV inclusion and has typically LWV activities. [email protected]. members can provide voter registration provided in-person outreach I have a PowerPoint voter training to staff/volunteers remotely, and at libraries, food banks etc. registration training for

Civics Education Activity for Adults Why Your League Values Population Served Potential Resources to Share and this Activity Contact Information supply materials and signage they need on- Now, it makes sense to staff/volunteers to encourage on- site. Similar to working with schools, this reach out organizations that line voter registration using a QR will require developing a relationship with are serving diverse, code. Of course, paper voter the organization over time and encouraging especially disenfranchised registration is discussed. I also have the organization to become part of voter adult populations, to enable signage, like election signs which empowerment work. their staff and/or volunteers state, “Your Vote Your Power,” and to provide voter registration include the QR code. and GOTV information. 3 Candidate Forums with Faith-Action Educates community about Open to the public, high Seattle King Networks, PTA and Teens local and state candidates school students, and Unit Leaders and LWV Voter Services Three years of successful, well-attended running for office. League members. forums at local temple on Mercer Island. League partners with Toni Okada, organizer, Young, old and those of different faiths diverse, neighboring faith- [email protected] attended and helped. based groups. Engages with teens as Temple volunteers provided all the ushers and collectors of publicity, printed brochures, location & audience questions to food. Mercer Island High School civics moderator. teacher gave credit to students who 2018 & 2019: Added value: attended. Herzi Ner Tamid temple provides auditorium that holds 400. City Council candidates added in 2019. 2020 -Virtual forum recorded. Same partners now makes this a valued tradition. 3 Collaborative Get Out the Vote Post Introduced 40 women of LWV and general Seattle King Card Event color to 20 LWV in 4-hour population Allison Feher [email protected] With LINKS, inc, an international event. LWVs were dispersed organization for professional women of among the LINK members. Judy Deiro [email protected] color advocating for education for young Filled out post cards and had

Civics Education Activity for Adults Why Your League Values Population Served Potential Resources to Share and this Activity Contact Information people of color. lunch together. Sent 1000 post cards to infrequent voters in south Seattle, diverse section of Seattle. 3 Collaborative Work with Several Outreach to youth and High School students Seattle King Local High Schools engaging new voters. Sarah Phillips To develop relationships in order to move [email protected] into high schools and register new voters Susan Vossler and follow-up with voter education. [email protected] 3 “Touchless Voter Registration” Our Unit members wanted All persons of eligible Seattle King Presentation to learn how to register voting age, but particularly Sarah Phillips This presentation to members provided safely in Covid times - to young voters LWV Seattle-King Co North several strategies to be safe w/face-to-face stay personal. It also registers in public. (table between - provide informed others (especially [email protected] clipboard - 6’ away, etc.) younger persons). 3 “Remember to Vote” Postcard Unit members saw a Mainly King County Seattle King Campaign pressing need: they came registered voters who had Allison Feher A successful outreach: sending out @ 3000 together to remind not voted in the past LWVSKC Office postcards in King County! infrequent voters to vote in recent election(s). recent General Election. It [email protected] was a satisfying endeavor. 3 Ballots and Baristas Understanding the ballot is Any Starbucks customer Seattle King In collaboration with Starbucks, LWV a critical part of voter who has questions or Contact: [email protected] Seattle King County members are stationed information. concerns about the ballot, at a table in a Starbucks with information to what was on it, etc. share about an up-coming election. 3 Candidate Forums Voters see and hear Open to the public Seattle King Common LWV activity prior to an election candidates in person or by Contact: [email protected] ZOOM and can analyze how candidates answer questions based on the

Civics Education Activity for Adults Why Your League Values Population Served Potential Resources to Share and this Activity Contact Information public service role candidates are seeking. 3 “How to Register New Voters on their Voter registration is a critical For general public on how Seattle King Cell Phone” task of the League. This is a to use their cell phone or Handout QR code for Vote.WA.gov For League members who want to register step-by-step review of doing lap top to register to vote new voters safely during this pandemic. this core function safely via or change their address. Power Point available through Approved by the state, PowerPoint is a cell phone. [email protected] available to any LWV member who requests She will lead PowerPoint if it. requested and if she is available. 3 PowerPoint for High School Teachers This PowerPoint was High School teachers and Seattle King on Registering Students to Vote and developed soon after all youth 16-18 [email protected] GOTV of Young People school instruction moved or [email protected] Approved by Office of the Superintendent online. It was designed to to get copy of PowerPoint of Public Instruction and LWVWA to be help high school teachers used by high school teachers in their online with their online instruction courses. on this important topic. 3 Voter Registration Training (2 hours The more people we train, Mostly LWV members but Seattle King face-to-face) the more new voters we can anyone interested in Name tags, clips board, sign for Teach LWV members (and interested get registered. registering new voters are clipboard back, QR code for citizens) the rules regarding registration on welcomed. (Have recruited Vote.WA.gov how to help WA citizens register to vote by several new members to both paper form and on line. the LWV this way also!) [email protected] Note we ONLY use [email protected] clipboards during this voter Will lead training if requested and registration process. available 3 Youth Voter Ambassadors Engages young people in Open to the public, high Seattle King The LWV Seattle King County recruits young democracy within their own school students, and Voter Services, LWVSKC people to be ambassadors and to use social venue. League members. media (TikTok, Instagram, Twitter, Contact: Chelsea Jordan, Facebook) to encourage their social [email protected] networks to register and vote and GOTV.

Civics Education Activity for Adults Why Your League Values Population Served Potential Resources to Share and this Activity Contact Information 3 Voter Registration Training The activity increased Employees at Mercy House Seattle King Trained employees at low- income housing, enthusiasm for voting. Also Many residents were from Sarah Miller and Kay Kite South Mercy House, to register residents to vote activity spread to other the immigrant population Seattle Unit leaders Mercy House locations and low income through out the state of [email protected] Washington [email protected] 3 Voter Registration Training Drew a lot of interest in Employees of Goodwill Seattle King Trained employees at Goodwill to register voting and registration General public Sarah Miller and Kay Kite South other employees to vote Seattle Unit leaders [email protected] [email protected] 3 Voter Registration and Information Answered many questions Located in communities of Seattle King A presence outside Grocery Outlet store, about the voting process as color and low-income Sarah Miller answering voting questions and registering well as registering people to population Kay Kite voters vote South Seattle Unit leaders [email protected] [email protected] 3 Voter Registration Helped new residents with Adults 65 and older Seattle King Information shared with new residents in a change of address and/or Marian Wolfe, League Member the Aljoya retirement community new state resident registrations [email protected] 3 I VOTED Stickers Educates adults at exactly King County citizens Seattle King Handed out I VOTED stickers at ballot drop- the time and place when Can get access to “I VOTED” stickers boxes and answered voters’ questions; they have a pressing need through the Secretary of State’s showed voters how to access Vote.WA.gov for information on their office. www.sos.wa.gov to follow ballot. ballot. 3 Skagit County 2020 Candidate Voters could hear view of Voters interested in Skagit League Forums via ZOOM opposing candidates on the learning views of Contact same questions posed by candidates for local elected [email protected] the moderator. There were positions. separate sessions for most Recordings available at Skagit LWV races, allowing focus on one website. Skagitlwv.org for public

Civics Education Activity for Adults Why Your League Values Population Served Potential Resources to Share and this Activity Contact Information position at a time. viewing Sessions recorded for viewing at anytime.

3 WA Secretary of State, Latinx, Native Opportunity for local Open to the public Skagit League Community Leaders Panel Discussion leaders to share voting and Further details from Skagit LWV (Sept. 2019) civic participation concerns president, Wende Sanderson at with top WA State elections [email protected] official 3 Candidate Forums at Edmonds LWVSC’s long-standing Political science professors Snohomish Community College’s collaboration w/ local invited. Classes often Jody Trautwein, Voter Services Black Box Theater. college. required to attend, and Chair. 2020- ZOOM. Builds civics knowledge with students receive credit if Filmed - online. college. their questions are used. [email protected] Open to the public. 3 “Virtual Voter Registration Poster Diverse populations were Community Outreach to Snohomish Project in Five Languages” reached - go where the populations whose first Mary Ross, designer GOTV created QR- coded registration people go. QR code provides language is not English. [email protected] posters in Spanish, Chinese. Korean & easier opportunity to Posters on Voter Outreach Vietnamese. Members visited 28 register. Voter posters posted at webpage: Snohomish County businesses. Dollar stores, fast-food restaurants and food https://lwvsnoho.org/2020- trucks, 7-11’s, and outdoor outreach-project/ markets. Also near Hwy 99, Photos on website: Everett to Edmonds. https://lwvsnoho.org/portfolio/ 3 PowerPoint Registration for High Students quite engaged in Although the initial Snohomish School Teachers discussion. population appears to be Mary Ross, Developer of Three League members visited classrooms. high school students, PowerPoint..O.K. to share. Sharing PowerPoint will another important [email protected] Ask seniors their top concern: Write on ease load on other Social population is Social Studies LWV Snohomish County Webmaster. board, compare. Why important? Who is Studies teachers at local teachers in the community high school. and Seniors - 18 + Martin Louie, Social Studies Chair,

Civics Education Activity for Adults Why Your League Values Population Served Potential Resources to Share and this Activity Contact Information eligible to vote? Registered 112 seniors to …..Provided registration Edmonds -Woodway H.S. vote. Five classes at Edmonds Woodway posters in hallways. High School. Students take photo of QR Similar lesson at Mariner High code. School, Mukilteo 3 GOTV Cards, Text & Phone Outreach New members were excited Voting public; Snohomish Before 2020 Election: 1000’s of postcards to participate, as many New and experienced Kate Lunceford, President, GOTV from state mailed; joined in September and League members coordinator October. Most seemed [email protected] 100’s of phone numbers for texting and happy to do something. landline calls to infrequent voters. 3 Spokane Youth Votes Partners with As young people, it is We serve young people, Spokane the League of Women Voters of the extremely important to be specifically aged 18-24, in Our Instagram: Spokane Area to Promote Civic civically engaged. By voting the Spokane area. @spokaneyouthvotes Engagement and Voting among Youth and encouraging our peers We have created a social media platform to vote, we can make our Our Facebook: Spokane Youth Votes and following to share important voices heard by our elected Our email: information about voting. officials and our [email protected] Despite not being able to visit classes in government. person due to the Pandemic, we have given How to contact us individually: virtual presentations to high school civics Historically, youth have had students from all around the district about lower rates of voting than Kate Telis - [email protected] the importance of voting and how to get older age groups. It is registered to vote, where to drop off your important to ensure that Rosie Zhou - [email protected] ballot, etc. youth feel motivated to vote Finally, we have worked with the Asian and they have the necessary Summer Sandstrom: Pacific Islander Coalition (APIC) to create resources to do so. [email protected] GOTV and “Why Vote?” videos in Chinese and Karen to help mobilize these Sophie Avery - communities to vote. [email protected]

3 Registration of New Citizens at Helpful for new citizens who Newly naturalized citizens Spokane Naturalization Ceremonies may not know about the Contact:

Civics Education Activity for Adults Why Your League Values Population Served Potential Resources to Share and this Activity Contact Information Before the Pandemic, ceremonies were voter registration Beth Pellicciotti held 2-3 month and the Spokane League requirement. This is also a [email protected] registered between 50-60 new popular volunteer citizens/month. opportunity for LWV members. Additionally, it has strengthened ties to the Spokane County Auditor's office. 3 Information/registration Packets for We value any connection we Newly naturalized citizens Spokane New Citizens can make with new citizens. Contact: Due to COVID we have not been able to This is an important part of Beth Pellicciotti provide in-person registration. Packets our mission. [email protected] provided FAQ's and registration forms, and info about the local League Voter FAQ sheets, “What's Next After You’ve Registered” postcard, providing dates for next elections and resource websites and phone numbers. “They Represent You” (TRY) showing elected officials at every level of government with terms of service.

3 Registration Events at Colleges, High Future voters are Future voters Spokane Schools encouraged to get in the Beth Pellicciotti Recent activity has been remote due to the habit of voting. [email protected] pandemic. All civics classes in Spokane Strong partnerships PowerPoints with step-by-step Public Schools were invited to presentation. developed with schools. instructions on voter registration. PowerPoint emphasizes the Prior to Pandemic, college and high school importance of voting. students using space at public locations (e.g. Gonzaga, Whitworth, Spokane Three new PowerPoint were

Civics Education Activity for Adults Why Your League Values Population Served Potential Resources to Share and this Activity Contact Information Community College, high schools) recently developed for Spokane Virtual Academy for online instruction. 3 Food Boxes with Voter Registration Everyone must eat. Due to Community members Spokane Partnered with Spokane Food Fighters to the pandemic, more families experiencing food insert various voter registration papers into are forced to use food insecurity. Contact: Saturday food delivery boxes July-Aug 2020. distribution sites. Many are Sherri Gangitano Served roughly 800 families. Jewels Helping lower income and may not Lower income, those (509) 263-4970 Hands Spokane and Special Mobility be registered voters. By whose first language is not [email protected] Services are coordinating the food tying the two together, we English, people of color, distribution starting 12/2020. We will can educate and encourage Native American, LGBTQ, Flier on registration prior to a continue using deliveries as a form of citizens to raise their voices elderly, disabled and single primary and general election with communication about voters’ rights, and protect democracy. parent households referral to county elections and to registration, eligibility and more. voter registration forms.

Coordinated Multilingual Voter Frequently Asked Questions flier on Registration Outreach all aspects of the voter registration Event Oct 10, 2020 at the Northeast process. Community Center with (2) different food bank distributions, 14 other agencies and over 40 volunteers. Served 140 people. 3 Ballot Translation Project We believe that all voters Those whose first language Spokane The Spokane Area League of Woman Voters need a clear understanding is not English Susan Hales developed ballot translations for the of what they are voting for, [email protected] November 2020 General Election, in and that barriers to complex “Russian, Spanish, Arabic, partnership with County Auditor Vicky English may prevent some Vietnamese, Chinese and Dalton and the Spokane County Elections citizens from participating in Swahili emerged as the Office, and with the support of grant our democracy. languages most needed funding. The ballot translations in Russian, and useful for Spokane’s Spanish, Arabic, Vietnamese, Chinese and We also want to develop immigrants to participate Swahili served to remove barriers to strong partnerships with our in voting. complex English which prevent some County Elections Office and

Civics Education Activity for Adults Why Your League Values Population Served Potential Resources to Share and this Activity Contact Information citizens from participating in our to better serve immigrant All of the respondents want democracy. Immigrant communities in communities in Spokane. to work with the League of Spokane have expressed the desire to work Women Voters on events with the League of Women Voters in future and meetings in their elections, by promoting voting and civic communities to register engagement through events and meetings voters and encourage in their communities. voting as the date of the 2020 General Election nears.” (Proposal to Spokane Board March 2020 by Susan Hales) 3 Distribution of Informational Cards The materials, which were The community of eligible Tacoma/Pierce and Posters attractively done, explained voters, including those Telephone: 253-272-1495 created by the Auditor’s office to low-voter- the steps needed to register registered and those not League of Women Voters of turnout areas identified after the 2016 and to vote. The materials yet registered, in low Tacoma-Pierce County presidential elections by the Pierce County were designed to inform turnout areas. 621 Tacoma Avenue South, Ste. 202 Auditor’s Office Targets for these materials and educate the more Tacoma, WA 98402-2301 included barber shops, hair salons, food reluctant voters, which were banks/pantries, etc. our target group. Email: [email the League] (general info/questions)

Project lead: Marty Webb 3 LWVTPC Funded a UWT Urban Documented the League activists Tacoma/Pierce Studies Action Mapping Project “opportunity” zones in Telephone: 253-272-1495 developed by faculty member Matt Kelly. Pierce County, where voting participation is low and get- League of Women Voters of out-the-vote activities could Tacoma-Pierce County be focused most effectively. 621 Tacoma Avenue South, Ste. 202 Tacoma, WA 98402-2301 Email: [email the League] (general info/questions Action Plan Author: Matt Kelly,

Civics Education Activity for Adults Why Your League Values Population Served Potential Resources to Share and this Activity Contact Information University of Washington, Tacoma. 3 25 Virtual Candidate Forums Voter engagement and Public at large Tacoma/Pierce voter education Telephone: 253-272-1495 League of Women Voters of Tacoma-Pierce County 621 Tacoma Avenue South, Ste. 202 Tacoma, WA 98402-2301 Email: [email the League] (general info/questions) 3 Using the Web-based Voter Allows “person-to-person” League activists, other non- Tacoma/Pierce Engagement Tool Called OutreachCircle contact thru email or text partisan groups in the Telephone: 253-272-1495 to provide messaging to potential which has some of the community, registered League of Women Voters of voters in a Pandemic: benefits of in-person voters Tacoma-Pierce County contact, found to be the 621 Tacoma Avenue South, Ste. 202 most effective methodology Tacoma, WA 98402-2301 by Green and Gerber Email: [email the League] (general info/questions) Project leads: Nancy Dahl/Ann Williams 3 Candidate Forums Information about All voters in Thurston Thurston candidates County Shari Silverman 650-400-9593 3 Voter Registration Increase number of Students at St. Martin’s Thurston at St. Martin’s University registered voters University Susan Fiksdal 360-866-1188 3 Virtual Sharing of Candidate Forums Increase in knowledge of Students at St. Martin’s Thurston with St. Martin’s students candidates and issues University Susan Fiksdal 360-866-1188 among young voters 3 Develop and Distribute YouTube A quick and fun way to Voters anywhere Thurston Videos encourage people to vote Pat Dickason 360-753-7647 on how to vote and why vote and show them how to do it. 3 Distribution of Be a Voter Messages Improve understanding of Citizens of Thurston County Thurston and Videos importance of voting among and high school students Susan Fiksdal 360-866-1188

Civics Education Activity for Adults Why Your League Values Population Served Potential Resources to Share and this Activity Contact Information to all Thurston County School Districts and students and county libraries residents. 3 Development of PowerPoint Increase motivation for Citizens of Thurston County Thurston Presentation on “Importance of Voting” voting among citizens—used Gail Gosney 360-628-4990 with civic groups and education groups 3 Direct Mailing of Be a Voter Postcard Encourage young voters 18-25 year old voters in Thurston to 2000 Voters who had not voted in Thurston County Brian Hovis & primary to vote in General Susan Fiksdal 360-866-1188 Election by providing resources 3 Distribution of Be a Voter Messages Increase motivation for Citizens of Thurston County Thurston and Videos voting and networking with Susan Fiksdal 360-866-1188 to Thurston County community groups the League 3 Voter Registration/Education To encourage voting, This activity involved White Salmon-Skamania We were able to serve as community increase participation, and several collaborations. The Laurie Sherbune [email protected] partners, at the request of the Native to create an opportunity to Columbia Gorge Women’s American community, to help them set up talk about the importance of Action Network provided LWV voter registration guidelines voter registration centers and voting. volunteers and money to and handout materials. We created opportunities. cover costs. The local posters with registration information library was also very and postcards to handout (they supportive. worked really well). We also created posters and a handout to encourage voters to make a plan for voting. 3 Election Security The auditors were able to Speakers were the county White Salmon-Skamania ZOOM meeting with the auditors of directly answer questions auditors; the public was [email protected] Klickitat and Skamania Counties to discuss regarding voting and invited to join the zoom election security. counting procedures and meeting. The event was security in our counties and publicized through the state. The auditors newspaper, radio, social explained the procedures media, and contacting local they use in collecting, groups.

Civics Education Activity for Adults Why Your League Values Population Served Potential Resources to Share and this Activity Contact Information sorting, validating, counting, and reporting the count.

3 Debates for County Commissioners This was a wonderful LWVWA advised us on how White Salmon-Skamania We held two sessions, one for each of the opportunity to hear from to organize the event and Laurie Sherbune two open seats. the candidates on local helped us locate a [email protected] issues and the ideas they moderator, gather had for our area. questions, and set up zoom. We reached out to the public on social media, newspaper, and through local organizations. 3 Voter Registration Events Voter registration events General community, and Yakima Tabling twice with Latino Community Fund raise awareness of the depending on event, may Yakima League (outdoors this summer and early fall) League and gives members focus on minority [email protected] Tabling three times at the Harmon Center, opportunities to be community. our local senior citizen facility (pre-Covid 19 involved. We usually don’t shutdown) register many voters, but often have some great conversations with community members. Strengthens ties with other community organizations. 3 Candidate Forum Provides voters with live Q Voters in Yakima County Yakima Yakima County Commissioners, co-hosted and A with candidates, Yakima League with Yakima Herald Republic, NAACP, strengthens our ties with [email protected] Latino Community Fund, and Asian Pacific other community Islander Coalition organizations, raises our profile in Yakima County 3 Get Out The Vote Activities Flyers were well received by General voters; newly Yakima Paper (1550 count) and email distribution schools, community registered voters in Yakima Yakima League of flyers--Voter Checklist and Where Can I organizations, and hopefully County; Spanish language [email protected]

Civics Education Activity for Adults Why Your League Values Population Served Potential Resources to Share and this Activity Contact Information Learn More About Candidates and Issues on were found helpful to voters Flyers in Spanish & English The Ballot? printed in both Spanish and infrequent and newly Telephone GOTV scripts English. registered voters. +/- 500 GOTV calls to voters registered after GOTV calling gave members November, 2019 sing Win/Win database opportunities to channel their intense interest in the election into action and hopefully increased voter turnout. Category Four After-you-vote Civics- Communicating with Elected Officials, Observing Public Meetings, Testifying Following a Bill 13 activities This category centers on what citizens and do to make democracy work and how to be involved beyond voting. Target audience: Community and/or League members. 4 Advocacy People participate if we League members LWV Benton/Franklin Counties Provide weekly email updates during the make it easier: who and P.O. Box 765 legislative session. Forward the Legislature when to call, what the issue Richland, WA 99352 Newsletter; highlight bills we are following; is, etc. provide contact info, hotline number, and League members are more Email: [email protected] deadline to comment, as well as suggest likely to lobby their (general info/questions) what to say. representatives to lead to making laws that benefit the people of our state. 4 Publish and Distribute TRY’s They Encourages people to Benton and Franklin Benton/Franklin Represent You contact their County citizens LWV Benton/Franklin Counties Lists contact information from U.S. representatives and to vote P.O. Box 765 president to school board members, Richland, WA 99352 election dates and more. Email: [email protected] (general info/questions) 4 Climate Change Awareness We value this activity Mason County and Mason These activities help keep the community because the League believes surrounding populations Sherri Dysart is the Climate Change involved and aware of climate change that global climate change is Committee Coordinator: issues: a serious threat faming our

Civics Education Activity for Adults Why Your League Values Population Served Potential Resources to Share and this Activity Contact Information Newspaper articles nation and planet. We need [email protected] Speakers to share this information Working with legislators with the public. There is much more information we Supporting legislation that addresses are happy to share. climate change issues 4 Resources Biannual brochure Whitman County residents Pullman Directory of Elected and Appointed Officials containing contact Bobbie Ryder information for all the local [email protected] officials and boards that spend public moneys http://www.lwvpullman.org/pdf/Kn owGovt2019-20original.pdf 4 Observer Corps LWVP has an invaluable tool LWVP Observer Report Pullman Observe and report on local government in its mission of working for Readers Committee; Bobbie Ryder and other important Pullman and Whitman good government when [email protected] County agencies’ Boards and there is a vigorous and lively All League members and LWVUS – Observing Your Commissioners meetings. Observer Corps in place. the community. Government in Action, A Resource Guide, LWVUS, 2007 This group forms the eyes and ears of the LWVP Board LWVP – Guidelines and FAQs; as participants attend and Printed materials; Reports on observe the workings of website. LWVWA website: governmental bodies. http://www.lwvwa.org/about_us.ht ml; The League believes that the presence of Observers helps Observer Corps Tool Kit keep government entities LWVUS – League Basics, attentive to their jobs, with http://forum.lwv.org/sites/default/fi the proper respect for doing les/member- resources/league- the public’s business, and basics.pdf promotes transparency and LWVUS – #36 Observer Corps, accountability. Guidelines from National for an Observer Corps Program, 2011

Civics Education Activity for Adults Why Your League Values Population Served Potential Resources to Share and this Activity Contact Information http://lwv.org/content/36-observer- corps WA State Open Meeting Laws 4 Advocacy Advocacy work is important Elected officials at all Seattle King Unit members communicate with elected to our unit. We hope to do levels. Contact: [email protected] officials at all levels of government. more of this in the future. 4 Action Alerts Most League League members Seattle- Seattle King One to three suggested action bullets are communications are in King County Heather Kelley, Action Chair, Board sent monthly to SKC league members by lengthy Voter newsletters or of LWV Seattle/King County Action Chair on Board. Alerts could include emails; These directed [email protected] supporting a LWVWA policy statement or Action Alerts work to legislation through postcards or attending a address fast moving issues meeting/ hearing, reminder of LWVWA or as reminders of upcoming function or League resources. events. 4 Politics---Learning by Doing Activity introduces civic Focuses primarily on high Seattle King (1.5 hours) education for anyone who school and college Agenda, curriculum and handouts A workshop designed for Shoreline College want to become politically students, but could be students to leave with an ACTION PLAN for involved but do not know presented to any group of Contact: [email protected] the next step towards political activism and where or how to begin interested individuals to feel empowered to get politically Will lead workshop if requested and engaged. available. 4 Weekly Legislative Discussions at the League members learn and League members and the Snohomish Mall share background of a bill. public are welcome. Often During the Legislative Session January - April during Legislative Session. How to track a bill, contact teens join in. League members prep with Sunday Topics vary: housing, health, legislators, and use Alderwood Food Court, LWVWA newsletter - transportation, etc. Each person gets leg.wa.gov’s website. Lynnwood. Bills by Topic: chance to talk/ask. https://apps.leg.wa.gov/billsbytopic Sometimes there are handouts. Informal connections in a / Food/Beverage: bonus. Curious teens often small group - friendly & Jody Trautwein: join in, asking, “What are you talking democratic. [email protected] & Bob about? “ Creamer

Civics Education Activity for Adults Why Your League Values Population Served Potential Resources to Share and this Activity Contact Information 4 Speak-Up Schools Training In depth training and Anyone interested in Snohomish (State-wide effort) practice on how to prepare testifying to the 2021 Karen Crowley, Project Lead of In addition to Speak-up Schools, League and deliver effective Redistricting Commission, LWVSC. members sharing information in ways we testimony related to etc. [email protected] have not done before-- Voter Services, redistricting in WA State. 425-387-5249 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI), civics Offered in Spring, 2021. Partnering with Skagit Led by Alison McCaffrey, LWVWA education and Membership, Engagement LWV. coordinator and Leadership Development (MELD) 4 Speak-up School Elevating voices and Anyone interested in Spokane Organizing workshops to train volunteers to promoting diversity, equity, having their voices heard. Contact provide testimony to the Redistricting and inclusion for Including indigenous, http://lwvwa.org/speakup.org Commission populations that have not BPOC, Latino, hard of previously been hearing. represented. 4 Observer Corps Observers assist the League All League members as well Spokane The function of the Observer Corps is to in better understanding the as the community at large. Sylvia Oliver listen, learn and report back on factual function of our government [email protected] information about proceedings of council, and schools and importantly 509-220-3901 board, commission and advisory call attention to community https://my.lwv.org/washington/spok committees within our regional city and and public policy issues the ane-area/observer-corps-program- county government and public schools. League may wish to league-women-voters-spokane- act/testify on based on area. League Policy Statements found in the League Handbook.

4 Broad Distribution of They Represent Increases access to elected Citizens of Thurston County Thurston You Brochures officials and knowledge of Gail Gosney 360-628-4990 both in print and electronically whom to contact

Civics Education Activity for Adults Why Your League Values Population Served Potential Resources to Share and this Activity Contact Information Category Five– Communication – Civic Discourse, Public Speaking, Social Media, the Press – 10 activities This category deals with all forms of communication; face-to-face, verbal and non-verbal, and how to determine reliable sources. Target audience: Community and/or League members 5 Media- Facebook, Letters to the Creates awareness of timely General public Benton/Franklin Editor issues and voting LWV Benton/Franklin Counties Use of a variety of media to share League information. P.O. Box 765 elections and civics information. Richland, WA 99352 Email: [email protected](general info) 5 Civics Through Social Media Social media is another way League members and Clallam From the first of September through to reach voters (currently community members [email protected] subject line: election week, we used social media to use Facebook, Instagram communication committee, social inform voters about registration, what’s on and Twitter). media the ballot, resources for making informed decisions, etc. T Lynn [email protected] 5 Social Media The LWV Social Media Tool All League members and Pullman Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. Kit says it best in that you the general public LWV Pullman We are making efforts to use social media can increase your interested in league Pullman to promote upcoming events, meetings and engagement by using "social activity. Carolyn Joswig-jones other communications including civics media platforms to [email protected] activities. The posts can be simple, or one maximize your presence, Bobbie Ryder can be more creative. We have a YouTube power, and reach!" [email protected] channel where people can see the recorded activity if they were unable to make it https://www.lwv.org/league- during the scheduled time. management/guides/social-media- tool-kit 5 Media Bias: Trusting Our Choices of Defending Democracy LWV members and general Seattle King News Media (1 hour workshop) depends on the public public Handouts and Power Point LWV members and general public have knowing and trusting concerns about how to identify reputable reliable sources for Contact: Michael Knapp, PhD, sources (newspaper, TV, and radio) for information. retired UW professor of education, [email protected]

Civics Education Activity for Adults Why Your League Values Population Served Potential Resources to Share and this Activity Contact Information information. Presentation bases on research updated annually. 5 Wish List: Put LWV motto Teaches public what LWV Public Seattle King “Empowering Voters & Defending stands for Democracy” on all documents along with logo 5 Civil Discourse Collaborative effort with Public sessions open to any Skagit League Panel discussions: 5-part series began with local mediation center and interested community Contact panel about civil discourse in Skagit County. Skagit LWV. Consisted of members. Series ended [email protected] Panel representatives from police, business, four training sessions at with discussion on All meetings were open to public, agriculture, LBGTQ community, college, Skagit Valley College, led by homelessness looking for but being “BC” (before Corona) no newspaper. City Council determined need mediator on how to listen, solution in Skagit County. meetings were recorded. We for community meetings. express differing opinions in decided that this was a unique a civil way with respect for project, was well attended, and differing opinions. would be worth sharing with other leagues because the topic is timely. (Series originally held in 2018.) 5 Partnership with Braver Angels Braver Angels is a national Public and League Snohomish Workshop: Communication Skills for organization dedicated to Members: Partnership Lead: Karen Crowley, Bridging the Political Divide breaking down the political Anyone interested in LWVSC, [email protected] divide. We value the or 425-387-5249 Discussion of the documentary film “The depolarizing American excellent training they Reunited States.” Receive weekly info and politics. provide, and their Optional: membership - $12 Zooms w/red & blue participants commitment to meeting Advertised on local online: nationwide. each other as citizens. Well myedmondsnews.com received by community. 5 “Magazine on the Air,” Varied current topics propel For League members and Snohomish Monthly radio program KSER. the curious listener using a the public. [email protected] Program on the Electoral College. different communication Karen Crowley, LWV Interview with newly elected city council mode. KSER 90.7.org FM Radio Show Host representatives. Interview with Lisa Ault of [email protected] Topics: strengthen current Linked to LWVSC website:

Civics Education Activity for Adults Why Your League Values Population Served Potential Resources to Share and this Activity Contact Information Fair Vote Washington Ranked Choice and local state civics http://www.kser.org/content/leagu Voting. knowledge. e-women-voters-magazine-air

Interview with Garth Fell on recall process Re-United States on KSER in WA. radio:http://www.kser.org/this- week-on- kser?page=5&%3Bamp%3B=wipiiaw ryrkck 5 Communications - Social Media Social media - a way to get General public, League Snohomish Consistency information quickly to many members LWVSC Communications team: Expand from the mainstays. Use all media, people. Using it can help [email protected] each reaching different audiences. keep civics knowledge in the LWVSC’s new Example: Instagram - uses short videos, forefront of people's minds. Communication Team (of Jen Winckler, Team Lead graphics & music to draw attention. Advertising LWV events is 5) was introduced Summer, Popular with young adults: a way to send most helpful. 2020. Detailed rationale and stats messages about civics, voting, & League Keeping up on trends is provided by Jen Winckler events. imperative to making it Born out of desire for more We just started an Instagram page, and effective. exposure to public and a quickly have 81 followers, by following local Posting daily is ideal for consistency in our organizations that follow us back. Same many platforms, at protocols. information formatted differently in minimum once a week. It’s Facebook, which reaches mostly older ok to repeat the same info Have own YouTube adults and is more text-based. Observing across multiple places! channel. Getting good use. this social media past 6 months. Our (Website, email, the Voter, Approved by Board. engagement has grown exponentially. * YouTube, Facebook) 5 Civil Discourse Presentations & Insights from education, The public and students Snohomish Conversations media, and political groups. from Edmonds Community Joan Smith, Civil Discourse Chair 2017-2019 Presenters, followed by small Helped develop College and Everett [email protected] group discussions. partnerships with NAACP, Community College. “Diversity: Conflict to Cohesions: The Role Muslim, Latino, Tulalip Partnership with Sno-Isle Libraries, of Civic Discourse” in 2018. Tribes, students and Community and Snohomish AAUW, Edmonds & Everett Comm. Snohomish County Bridge Builders, Marysville. Colleges, NAACP, and Volunteers of

Civics Education Activity for Adults Why Your League Values Population Served Potential Resources to Share and this Activity Contact Information Leadership. American Mediation Specialists “Civil Conversations in an Angry Age” by Partnered with Everett Public and students at David Smith, March 2019. Community College and WA Cascade High. New partnership: City of Everett in State humanities speaker their Civil City project Category Six - This Category is for Current Issues and Special Topics—15 activities Climate change, affordable housing, opioid addiction, systemic racism, redistricting, LGBTQ rights, including outreach and involvement of the community. Target audience: community and/or League members. 6 Issue Groups - Monthly Meetings: In lieu of separate unit Community and League Bellingham/Whatcom Guest Speakers/ video presentations meetings, our League looks members Joy Monjure, or panel discussions for new opportunities to Co-Vice President, Invite members and community to educate, collaborate with other [email protected] discuss, and advocate for current & future community groups to issues. address the issues that they Website: Current issue groups: are focused on and to affect https://www.lwvbellinghamwhatco Healthcare policy at the local, state and m.org Women’s Economic Security (WES) national levels. [email protected] Racial Equity/Healthy Democracy (REHD) Engaging with the Voting Rights community from the onset Climate and Water keeps the League group focused on relevant outcomes. 6 ZOOM Sessions Educating Environmental problems LWV education; community Bellingham/Whatcom Community: Climate Change have been facing Bellingham in general through letters, Jean Carmean Trains carrying oil/building new pipeline waterfront for years. public testimony to the [email protected] and Cherry Point Preservation. Involved For preservation of Cherry county council meeting; [email protected] testimony & emails. Point and resistance to open ZOOM meeting & railway transporting oil. presentations to educate publics re: the issues. 6 “Slay the Dragon”–film, 2019 “Our purpose for this LWVBWC and Whatcom Bellingham/Whatcom Follows citizens' groups working to end the screening is to highlight how Co. Community Cindy Madigan, practice of gerrymandering. thousands of people worked [email protected] 1hr 40 min. Shown 11-15-2020 together.” Rectify problems See LWVBWC link to buy or

Civics Education Activity for Adults Why Your League Values Population Served Potential Resources to Share and this Activity Contact Information Panel discussed and answered questions at with fair rent on YouTube. https://www.lwvbellinghamwhatco “intermission”. Issue Chair, Allison representation/redistricting m.org/news/slay-the-dragon-film- McCaffree on panel. in Bellingham and Whatcom showing-amp-panel-discussion- Co. Discussion and about-gerrymandering participants in LWVBWC link. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1001 1500/ 6 Nooksack Water Basin Zoom Important work with Lummi Increase League members’ Bellingham/Whatcom Presentations Nation. awareness and the County Jean Carmean Salmon recovery, and orca whale Relevant due to increased Council; Lummi Nation and [email protected] preservation; restoration strategies stream temperatures equals public explained. less salmon; getting water [email protected] to farmers and surrounding Emails to County Council. communities fairly and equitably. 6 Interest Study on Water: Community Water accessibility and Community members of Clallam Outreach water quality are important Sequim area. In addition, Our Water Committee studied water issues issues in the Sequim- the film has been used in 20 min film, lecture series topics and in the Dungeness Watershed and wanted to Dungeness area. We education activities by our speaker list available on website share the information. We had a 20-minute partnered with many local local Audubon Center. lwvcla.org Story of Water tab introductory film made, showed it to groups to provide this community groups to generate interest and educational opportunity: Contact: [email protected] subject followed that with a 10-month speaker Dungeness Water line: story of water series. Management Team, Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe, Carrol Hull [email protected] county water experts, Land Trust, Dept of Ecology, etc. 6 ZOOM Presentation on Clark County Charter review process will Mainly adults. Anyone Clark Charter Review Commission impact entire Clark County. could register whether in Contact: Judy Zeider, October 21, 2020, What is its role? Why is it This presentation also built Fort Vancouver Regional LWVCC Civics Ed Chair, important? League moderator and guest interest in League’s Library district or Camas [email protected] or speakers: Policy analyst with Clark County candidate forums for 360-608-5899

Civics Education Activity for Adults Why Your League Values Population Served Potential Resources to Share and this Activity Contact Information and former chair of Board of Freeholders Charter Review Commission Library area. who drafted County Charter. candidates. Supported partnerships with Fort Vancouver Regional and Camas Libraries. 6 Monthly Informational Evening These meetings are another All League members, Pullman Meetings way that LWV reaches out friends of League who are Bobbie Ryder Panel/Guest speakers on hot topics of to our community to not members, and the [email protected] interest including the Pullman Regional educate on issues of general community. Hospital during COVID, Rob Curley, importance. City of Pullman, Suffragette reenactments, Rank Choice Pullman Moscow Regional Airport, Voting, Active Transportation Planning, Whitman County Commissioners, Citizen Climate Lobby, and many more. Whitman County Superior Court

We have reached out to the local “Black Lives Matter” group as well as to the CEO of the Pullman Regional Hospital and Spokesman Review editor Rob Curley. 6 Positions & Studies It brought together many Seniors, children, WSU Pullman One example is the Poverty Study for agencies so that they are students, and those with Bobbie Ryder Whitman Co. (most recent and proactive). talking. This inspired action low-income. [email protected] to address food insecurities http://lwvpullman.org/pdf/PovStudy in the region. Final.pdf 6 Forum: Climate Change Emergency Natural Resources League League members & Snohomish Three guest speakers: Dr. Richard Gammon, Committee felt compelled community- 65 attendees. Joan Smith, Chair. UW. Dr. Jon Witte, Social Justice, and Elby to share great concern for Invited local high school [email protected] Jones, Frontera; “Million Trees Project”. our rapidly changing science teachers & teens: environment. Local “Students Saving Salmon” - https://myedmondsnews. professors added relevance few attended. com/2020/10/save-the-date-league- and integrity. of-women-voters-of-snohomish-

Civics Education Activity for Adults Why Your League Values Population Served Potential Resources to Share and this Activity Contact Information county-to-host-climate-change- emergency-event-oct-21/ 6 Women’s Suffrage Film “Iron Jawed Opportunity to mix LWVSC members, Adult Snohomish Angels” generationally, honor older Leisure Center residents, “Iron Jawed Angels” 2004. 2 hours with Hillary Swank. At Adult adults and use a theatre in and guests http://www.imdb.com/title/tt03381 Leisure Center’s Theatre. Discussion an adult leisure center. The 39 followed with LWVSC members, residents, movie was engaging. Also on Amazon Prime, HBO, HULU. and guests. Connections: Know a LWV member in an adult leisure center? 6 Documentary: “The Long Night” This award-winning film League members, the Snohomish In 2017, showed documentary. Topic was opened 150 attendees’ community, and members LWVSC Children’s Services - Human Trafficking, Seattle to Everett; 3 eyes. In turn, Children’s of Universalist church Phyllis Busch, facilitator, guest speakers with discussion on how can Committee took on current congregation, where film 425-238-3440 we help. homeless study during last was shown. [email protected] Children’s Committee purchased film and two years, as many young found guest speakers. girls were homeless, needed DVD on sex trafficking will be loaned money…and turned to the out: https://lwvsnoho.org/childrens- Well attended by public. streets. services/ 6 Four-year Study of Water Issues We value this activity Each meeting drew Thurston We are conducting a four-year study on because ground and stream audiences of 140-150 Karen Verrill water issues in Thurston Co called Where's water supplies are at very people. Four of the [email protected] The Water. The public part that we consider high risk and we believe it is meetings were in Olympia public education is: critical that our residents and one in Yelm which is learn about the risks and more rural, and farmers We held five public forums during which reasons for them so they were part of the panel. two people presented information about will support the efforts These meetings were water quality, quantity, sea level rise, the made to mediate the risks. taped, placed on YouTube role of trees in protecting water supply, and We live in a green and lush and are available on our much more. The speakers represented environment so it is hard for website. specialists from county, state and tribal most of us to believe we governments and organizations. have a problem. We were shocked to learn that only

Civics Education Activity for Adults Why Your League Values Population Served Potential Resources to Share and this Activity Contact Information 1% of all the water in the world is fresh. 6 Presentation on Census and We want to help the Public White Salmon-Skamania Redistricting community understand the Laurie Sherbune [email protected] by Allison McCaffree history and implications of the census count and the State LWV and Fort Vancouver outcomes it may produce. Regional Library System 6 Community Conversations Serves as a way for Members and general Yakima Normally once a month but we stopped in- members to get together, as community Yakima League person events because of Covid 19. we do not have monthly [email protected] business meetings. Also “Designated Crisis Responders” promotes LWVYC as these Partnership with Yakima Police conversations are open to Department, Union Gap PD, and Yakima Co. the public, and we usually Sheriff's office. can get the local paper to run an announcement. We “Washington State Long Term Care Act” also send flyers to our extensive “friends of League” email list.

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