League of Women Voters Atlanta Fulton Doris VonGlahn Legislative Review April 25

LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS BACKGROUND

The nonpartisan League of Women Voters operates at the national, state and local level to encourage informed citizen participation through advocacy and education in public policy. We do have consensus positions, decided by full national membership. At the local level, we are an all-volunteer organization with men and women members.

The organization grew from the women’s suffrage movement when it was recognized that voters needed education on issues to vote their convictions. The Atlanta chapter was formed in 1920 before the national organization. As we celebrate our 95th year and the 1964 Voting Rights Act, we are reminded that voting is a right and a responsibility.

VOTER REGISTRATION & EDUCATION

Our concern is not how you vote, but that each citizen is informed to make a decision and is able to fully exercise the right to vote. Throughout the year we provide programs to educate voters and hold events to register voters.

For information on membership, donations and events, visit the website at www.lwvaf.org. Follow on Facebook or Twitter (LWV_AF).

APRIL 25 EVENT DETAILS

Doris VonGlahn 2015 Legislative Session Recap

This annual event is an opportunity to learn what passed in the legislative session from a nonpartisan source. Presentations followed by Q&A from the audience explain what changes may result and cost the average citizen.

The panel of experts will cover possible impacts and changes as far as budget, environment, education and health.

Saturday, April 25, 11 am (doors open at 10:30). Expect to end by 12:30 pm.

Location: St. Dunstan’s Episcopal Church, 4393 Garmon Rd NW - Atlanta 30327

Free Registration via Eventbrite: http://bit.ly/1LWUMdy

Doris VonGlahn was a member of the Atlanta Fulton League of Women Voters who made a bequest for this event.

Our spring membership social is immediately after until 3 pm. It is a great way to meet League members and learn what the League of Women Voters does for the community.

We have expertise in producing nonpartisan programs and throughout the year and work with other groups with whom we share a position. Partners for this event include: 9to5 Georgia, Georgia AFL-CIO, League of Women Voters of Georgia, Atlanta Planning Advisory Board, Georgia Budget and Policy Institute, Georgia Interfaith Power & Light, Latin American Association, Atlanta Green Communicators, Environment Georgia, Feminist Women’s Health Center

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