As we hurry to get ready for the Annual Luncheon, Voter Guides distributions, voter registrations and candidate forums, let us pause and reflect on recent losses to our national and local leagues.

 

Our national president, Dr. Deborah Turner MD died unexpectedly on January 28. Virginia Kase Solomón, CEO LWV US wrote of Dr. Turner, “We are committed to honoring her legacy by continuing to uphold our values to empower voters and build a stronger, more inclusive democracy.”

 

LWV Dallas also mourn the loss of Rebecca Bergstresser PhD, past President (1985-1987) of the Dallas League and long-time contributing member who recently passed. Rebecca also served as a Trustee for Dallas Independent School District and provided leadership to SMU’s Women’s Center and its Community Engagement Programs. The League of Women Voters (LWVD) honor these women for the significant impact made to their respective communities and to the LWVD.

 

Updates, Shout Outs, and Thank You's!

• Elizabeth Walley for the hard work on the Voter Guides and Vote411. February 7 is the expected distribution date for the Guides.
•  This year, in addition to the Voter Guides, LWVD will distribute Bookmarks that will contain voting information, QR codes, and links to the online platforms. 
•  We appreciate and thank Ian Seamans for sharing the Bookmark information option in that it has been successfully utilized by League of Women Voters of Collin County.
•  We also give a big “shout out” to Diane Tasian who is organizing volunteers to help distribute Guides for this upcoming election season.
•  The last day to register is February 5. Get registered, educate yourself by reading the Voters Guide or Vote411.org, and Vote. Your Vote is your Voice!

Other Notifications

• Candidate Forums have begun, and we have several scheduled with our co-sponsors to educate voters. Check out the Event Calendar to register or tune in virtually via the NDCC Facebook page. Recordings are available at www.NDCC.org.
• A recording is now available for the HD 32 Democratic Primary Candidate Forum. Click here to view it.
• A recording is now available for the HD 115 Democratic Primary Candidate Forum. Click here to view it.
• Remember to join us at the Annual Luncheon on February 9th where we will honor the Honorable Margaret Keliher and the Honorable Cristal Retana Lule. Tickets must be purchased by the end of the day on February 5th. https://www.lwvdallas.org/luncheon.

LWV Dallas Community Collaborations and Co-sponsorships

• LWVD is a co-sponsor with other non-partisan organizations in an educational program at 6:00pm, February 20th at Dallas College’s Brookhaven campus. Local scholars and US Congresswoman Jasmine Crocket will discuss The Freedom to Vote Act and other legislation pending in Congress. Seating is limited. Click here to register.
  
• LWV Dallas is also a co-sponsor with others to host the first Voter Impact Collective Student Pitch event, designed to showcase students’ innovative ideas and projects focused on positively impacting civic engagement, voter education, and community involvement. The event is scheduled for February 29th at 6:00 pm, The DEC Network @ Redbird, 3560 W Camp Wisdom Rd., STE 200, Dallas. The public is invited. Click here to register.
  

In League,

 Libbie Lee and Sandy Thornton

 Co-Presidents – LWVD

 

You're invited to the 27th Annual Luncheon hosted by the League of Women Voters of Dallas on Friday, February 9 at 11:00am at the Marriott Quorum Hotel. 

You can order a ticket or become a sponsor by clicking here. Ticket purchasing closes at 11:59pm, February 5.

By ordering your ticket, becoming a sponsor, or bidding in the silent auction, you will play a pivotal role in empowering voters and safeguarding democracy through the upcoming year.
 
Your donations will fuel our mission, supporting everything from Voters Guides and candidate forums to voter registration events, advocacy, and important community-focused programs.
 
This year, we are honoring two phenomenal trailblazers who have shaped the landscape of civic engagement in Dallas.
 
First, the Making Democracy Work Awardee of the year is the Honorable Margaret S. C. Keliher! Her legacy shines through her groundbreaking role as the CEO of the Dallas Breakfast Group and as the first and only woman to be elected Dallas County Judge. And that is not all — she has been an unwavering champion fighting for clean air, healthcare access, and pioneering diversion programs that truly help individuals with mental illness, steering them towards healing rather than incarceration.
 
But wait, there is more to celebrate! We proudly present the Eleanor Sutherland Volunteer Award to the honorable Cristal Retana Lule! Her dedication knows no bounds — she is the force behind La Alianza, a coalition aimed at elevating the quality of life in Latino communities. Cristal's commitment shines through her leadership in multiple volunteer roles across many organizations that advocate for wider access to healthcare in Dallas.
 
Get ready to be inspired and join us for an unforgettable day of honoring greatness and fueling the future of democracy in our community!

 

 

 

 

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To access our office, please call Sandy Thornton at 214-827-1988

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