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Date: 10/1/2024
Subject: The VOTER Newsletter - October 2024
From: LWV of Johnson County



Volume 75, Number 7 | October 2024

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Kansas General Election - November 5, 2024
 

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Our next program is Saturday, October 5. The topic is "Special Education: Are Children Being Left Behind in Kansas?"
  
9:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Shawnee Mission Unitarian Universalist Church (SMUUCh)
9400 Pflumm | Lenexa, KS 66213
 
Mara Rose Williams, the Kansas City Star's assistant managing editor for race & equity issues will be our moderator.
 
Our panel will include Dr. Brent Yeager, Superintendent of Olathe Public Schools.
 
The SMUUCh FUUD Pantry always appreciates our donations of non-perishable food. Thank you!
 
Hope to see you there!
 

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Our November program is Saturday, Nov. 2. The topic is "Expanding Medicaid in Kansas?"
  
9:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Shawnee Mission Unitarian Universalist Church (SMUUCh)
9400 Pflumm | Lenexa, KS 66213
 
The SMUUCh FUUD Pantry always appreciates our donations of non-perishable food. Thank you!
 
Hope to see you there!
 
 

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Voter to Voter!
 
The link to the join the LWVJoCo Voter to Voter team is https://votertovoter.org/lwvjoco.
 
Voter Registration & Voter Information
 
Voter Registration is back in business! Thanks to a temporary injunction, the league can now start registering voters again.
 
There are still Voter Registration and Voter Information events to come!
 
Sign up here if you can help. Thank you!
 
 

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NIH Diversity Calendar - October

 
Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Filipino American History Month, Hispanic Heritage Month, LGBT History Month, National Disability Employment Awareness Month, and Polish American Heritage Month
 
1st - Jerry Rescue Day
2nd - Rosh Hashanah Jewish Holiday (October 2 - October 4)
2nd - International Day of Non-Violence and Mahatma Gandhi’s Birthday
3rd - Navratri (Hindu) (October 3 – October 12)
9th - Durga Puja (Hindu) (October 9 - October 13)
10th - World Mental Health Day
11th - Yom Kippur (Jewish) (October 11 - October 12)
11th - National Coming Out Day
12th - Dussehra (Hindu)
14th - Indigenous Peoples Day
15th - White Cane Safety Day
16th - Sukkot Jewish Holiday (October 16 - October 23)
16th - International Pronouns Day
17th - Spirit Day
23rd - Shemini Atzeret/Simchat Torah (Jewish) (October 23 – October 25)
26th - Intersex Awareness Day
31st - Reformation Day
31st - Diwali (Hindu)
31st - Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) (October 31 – November 2)

 

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Heather Hilton 

Janet Clevenger

Jennifer Vanberg

Debbie Snyder

Lisa Pinsker

Carol Leligdon

Susan Spaulding

Linda McCormick

Deb Thom

Jim Regan

Lynn Schaezler

Paula Brunner

Colette Panchot

Melissa James


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Empowering Voters. Defending Democracy.
Are You Ready for Election Season? Gear Up Today!
 
Contact our shop to place an order.
 
Election merchandise will be available at the October meeting.
 
Car Magnets: $5
Yard Signs: $10
VOTE Pins: $20
T-shirts: $15
 
Please pay by cash or check.

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🎄 Join Us for a Festive Holiday Social! ❄️

Mark your calendars for a jolly evening of mingling and celebrating our hard work! We’ll be gathering at the beautiful Meadowbrook Park Clubhouse to celebrate the season with food, fun, and friends.

📅 Date: Wednesday, December 4, 2024
⏰ Time: 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
📍 Location: Meadowbrook Park Clubhouse

Come ready to sip, snack, and socialize.

RSVP Today and bring your holiday spirit!

 

Volunteer help is needed for Sweet or Savory Treats, help with setting up or tearing down, photographers, etc.


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OBSERVER CORPS REPORTS
 Help us cover Johnson County! 
We have openings for OP city council, Lenexa city council, Shawnee Mission School Board, and more!
 
Email observercorps@lwvjoco.org to learn more.

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BOARD AND TEAM BRIEFS
 
 
Membership Team

🤝 New Member Orientation is held quarterly. The next orientation will be November 10, 2024, at the Johnson County Central Resource Library at 9875 W. 87th Street, Overland Park, KS. It will start at 1:30 p.m. 

📕 Book Clubs: times and dates for both the Virtual and In Person book clubs can be found on the Events Calendar on our website. The groups are open to all members. Join us for great conversations.

The In Person book club selection is The Light Pirate by Lily Brooks-Dalton. Audio and print versions are available at the JoCo Library.

When: October 29 at 1:30 p.m.

Where: Central Resource Library, Room 13

The Virtual Book Club will resume after the November election.

Hospitality Team
Hospitality for October Meeting

Bring an item to share with the members! Baked goods, fruit, crackers, etc. Your choice!

Please have item at the meeting by 8:45 a.m. Thanks! If you can help, sign up here


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