General Election
2024-11-05 07:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago)

Registration deadline
2024-11-05 07:00 - 20:00
Individuals may register in person at their polling place on Election Day. All individuals must provide both a proof of residency document and proof of identification to register on election Day.
Wisconsin: Election Tools, Deadlines, Dates, Rules, and Links

LWV-WI Issues Briefing “Justice Matters For Native Americans”
2024-11-14 18:20 - 20:00
LWV-WI Issues Briefing “Justice Matters For Native
Americans” register
https://lwvwisconsin.wixsite.com/ib2023

LWV-WI Issues Briefing “Justice Matters in our Judicial System”
2024-11-16 09:20 - 11:30
LWV-WI Issues Briefing “Justice Matters in our Judicial System”
register
https://lwvwisconsin.wixsite.com/ib2023

Board/Committee Chairs Meeting
2024-11-19 16:00 - 17:00

LWV-WI Issues Briefing “Justice Matters for our LGBTQIA+ Community”
2024-11-19 18:20 - 20:00
LWV-WI Issues Briefing “Justice Matters for our LGBTQIA+ Community”
register
https://lwvwisconsin.wixsite.com/ib2023

Newsletter
2024-12-01, 2025-01-01, 2025-01-15, 2025-01-20, 2025-03-01

Board/Committee Chairs Meeting
2024-12-17 16:00 - 17:00
Action: By-law changes as directed by the LWVUS regarding the New Membership Model, approved by Board. Document has been sent to membership for virtual vote of approval.
The change:
Section 2. Membership and Dues.
The membership roster shall be submitted to the LWVUS in accordance with the LWVUS guidelines. Members shall pay dues in accordance with LWVUS policy.
All members shall pay membership dues except those exempted from paying dues (in Article III). Membership lasts one year after joining or renewal. Members who fail to renew within the period specified by LWVUS will be removed from the roster.
We ask that you, as a member, attend a zoom meeting on December 17 at 5PM to vote on adopting those changes. It will only take a minute to vote.
It is important to have a good turnout from our membership! We need a quorum of the membership to attend in order to pass the changes in the bylaws.
The zoom link will be posted in the December 1 newsletter with further details and a reminder sent out December 17.
If you have any further questions please contact:
Irene Bugge <irenebugge@gmail.com>
Beth Wood <bwood@frontiernet.net>

Winter Gathering
2025-01-19 13:30 - 16:30 | Amery Community Center
Note the date change!
The Winter Gathering has been set for Amery Community Center for January 19, 2025.

608 Harriman Ave S, Amery, WI 54001

Voter Services Community Conversation
2025-01-21 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom
The LWVWI Voter Services Committee would like to invite any interested member to participate in our upcoming Voter Services Community Conversations. The purpose of this series is to create a space for League members interested in voter services to join together in conversation around a voter services topic each month.
These informal conversations will be held over zoom. Each session will have one or more discussion leaders who are knowledgeable about the topic. Sessions will be held over the noon hour on the 3rd Tuesday of the Month. Each conversation will begin with 15 minutes of free form networking with the topic driven conversation to begin at 12:15pm.
Our next community conversation is on January 21, 2025 at 12pm and we will hear from some of our local League leaders on their success with Candidate Forum Alternatives.
Click to join the call

Board Meeting
2025-01-21 16:00 - 17:00, 2025-02-18 16:00 - 17:00 | Zoom

LWV SCV Book Study
2025-01-22 17:00 - 18:00 | Zoom
We are excited to announce that LWVSCV will be offering a book study on the text From Conict to Convergence: Coming Together to Solve Tough Problems by Robert Fersh & Mariah Levison during the frst quarter of
2025. Kris Surbaugh will be hosting a zoom organizing meeting on January 22 at 5:00 pm.
“Coming together across differences to build trust, forge consensus, and solve problems often feels impossible in today’s divisive and hyper-polarized political environment – but the good news is, it doesn’t have to be!” Citizens League of Minnesota.
Two expert collaborative problem solves deliver an incisive, hands-on guide to de-escalating conflict and constructively engaging with those you disagree with to find better solutions to problems.
I feel that a sense of polarity has been popularized in order to limit our power. It is imperative to remember that we have more in common with our neighbors than what we are told, and that our differences are actually another component of diversity and an opportunity for growth. Conflict resolution and mediation is not new, but I feel this book is an easy guide to help the reader to celebrate conict, achieve sustainable solutions, and map out a process for creating coalitions to better our world.
If you are curious about joining the book study and wish to participate in planning our meetings then meet with Kris on zoom:
Wednesday, January 22 at 5PM
Here is the link:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84288628198?pwd=[REDACTED]
🌞Kris Surbaugh contact info: aksurbaugh@gmail.com 715-566-1186 (text with preface ‘book study’)

WI Supreme Court Elections: Ethics and Money
2025-01-28 17:00 | Zoom

LWVUS celebrates 105th Birthday
2025-02-01

Judicial Candidate Forum
2025-02-05 18:00 - 20:00
The Friday Memorial Library in New Richmond has planned a St Croix County Judicial Candidate Forum and the LWVSCV has offered our support and involvement.
We will have a presence at this event with voting information and materials regarding the upcoming Primary and April Election. This is a great opportunity for our membership to attend a forum and support Democracy in action.

Wednesday, February 5, 2025
from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
New Richmond Civic Center.
156 E 1st St, New Richmond, WI 54017
Come meet the candidates for Branch 2 St. Croix County Circuit Court Judge ahead of the primary election on February 18 and general election on April 1.
Candidates: Heather Amos, Jamie Johnson, Brian Smestad

Choosing a WI Supreme Court Justice webinar
2025-02-06 18:30 - 20:00
Choosing a WI Supreme Court Justice webinar, sponsored by LWV Dane County

Wisconsin voters will elect a Wisconsin Supreme Court justice in April. Now is the time to review the issues to consider when choosing a justice. The LWV of Dane County is hosting a webinar examining the issues voters should consider.

Who makes a good WI Supreme Court Justice candidate?
How have campaign contributions—especially outside contributions—changed the nature of our Court?
What issues might the justices face in 2025, and what could that mean for fair maps, choice, and other social issues of interest to League members?

Zoom Webinar – registration: https://www.lwvdanecounty.org/forums/wi-supreme-court-election

Voter Registration
2025-02-11 11:00 - 13:00 | Northwood Technical College, 1019 S Knowles Ave, New Richmond, WI, 54017, United States
Voter Registration event
Northwood Tech at 11:00am – 1:00pm

Webinar on Improving Civic Health and Why It Matters
2025-02-12 19:00 - 20:30
Webinar on Civic Health in WI, evening LWVSCV co-sponsor with LaCrosse
https://lwvlacrosse.org/content.aspx?page_id=4002&club_id=484247&item_id=2497438

105th Birthday of LWV UW
2025-02-14

Non-partisan primary election
2025-02-18
Non-partisan primary election (for statewide and local elections)

Voter Registration Visit
2025-02-19 11:00 - 13:00 | Chippewa Valley Technical College – River Falls Campus, 500 S Wasson Ln, River Falls, WI, 54022, United States
Voter Registration at
Chippewa Valley Tech College
11:00am-1pm

Training: voter registration training session
2025-02-20 18:00 - 20:00 | Zoom
LWV of Greater Chippewa Valley is oering a voter registration training session on Thursday, February 20 from 6:00pm-8:00pm, via Zoom. This session is open to our members and to the general public.
To register (required) for this free training; please follow these steps:
1. Click here: https://www.lwv-gcv.org/content.aspx?page_id=4091&club_id=329843&item_id=2521618
2. Members of LWVGCV will log in. WE don’t have to follow the next directions.
3. Scroll down and follow the directions to register as a member or general public.
4. Enter your name and contact information and to answer three questions about any prior experience with voter registration assistance (no experience necessary).
5. After registering, you will receive an email confirming your registration and the Zoom link.
6. Handouts will be emailed to you a few days before the training; please print what you’ll need at the session.
For more information, please contact Lori Miller at lbmiller492@gmail.com

Cultural Conversation
2025-02-20 18:00 - 20:00
A presentation of the cultural and history of the St Croix Chippewa Indians of Wisconsin.
This cultural event is offered by the Wilberg Memorial Library in Osceola, WI.
Thursday, February 20
6PM
Contact Wilberg Memorial Library for more details ((715) 294-2310)
https://www.osceolapubliclibrary.org/
This learning opportunity was shared with us by Carolyn Saunders.
Do you know of a fun and interesting event that you would like the membership to know about?
Whether a book, podcast, movie, or live event, feel free to contact me with your idea!~~ Kris <aksurbaugh@gmail.com>

Voter Registration Visit
2025-02-25 11:00 - 13:00
Voter Services volunteers visit UW-River Falls

WI Supreme Court Elections: Judging Judicial Candidates webinar
2025-02-25 18:00 - 19:00
WI Supreme Court Elections: Judging Judicial Candidates webinar, 6:00 pm
https://isthmus.com/events/wisconsin-supreme-court-election-judging-judicial-candidate/
Join the League of Women Voters of Wisconsin for the second of our webinars about the spring Wisconsin Supreme Court election. The second virtual webinar is at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, February 25th. The program “Wisconsin Supreme Court Election: Judging Judicial Candidates” will provide voters with information about how citizens can assess candidates’ perspectives on and knowledge of the judging process of a Supreme Court justice.
Speakers include: Chad Oldfather from Marquette University Law School; Rob Yablon of the State Democracy Research Institute; Attorney Jeff Mandell of Law Forward,; and George Penn of United to Amend.
