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<![CDATA[LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF LOWER CAPE FEAR - Blog]]>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 14:50:28 -0400Weebly<![CDATA[Starting soon... New mailing service!]]>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 18:46:58 GMThttps://www.lwvlcf.org/blog1/starting-soon-new-mailing-serviceTo formalize our news distribution and mailing list, we are moving to the use of a mail service, Mailchimp. We will test it on Monday, August 17 with our first message -- the Midmonth Snapshot and invitation to our August 27 membership meeting. Please be sure to watch for your email. Sometimes, member mail service providers like Outlook, AT&T, AOL, and Gmail may “SPAM” Mailchimp distributed messages, and we want to be sure you are getting ours without delay! So please check your SPAM folder if you don’t get the message in your INBOX and right click to say that we are a trusted sender.
This is how it will appear in your inbox and below, the way it will look when you open it.

]]><![CDATA[Unite & Rise for Voting Rights! Nationwide Day of Action on August 8th]]>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 16:38:32 GMThttps://www.lwvlcf.org/blog1/unite-rise-for-voting-rights-nationwide-day-of-action-on-august-8th

Join the movement on Saturday, August 8 by participating in Unite and Rise for Voting Rights! This is your chance to make a difference and stand up for democracy as a LWVLCF member. By wearing your purple League t-shirt, you’ll not only be part of a community dedicated to change, but you’ll also be a beacon of hope and solidarity. Don’t forget to carry your purple League "frogs" bag, brimming with essential nonpartisan voter information. As you walk through your day, seize the opportunity to engage with others, sparking conversations and spreading awareness about the importance of voting. Your actions can inspire others to take their own steps toward empowerment. Together, we can ensure every voice is heard and every vote counts. Let’s unite for a brighter, more inclusive future!
If you do not have a purple League t-shirt or frogs bag; or if you need materials to pass out, contact julia@lwvlcf.org.
(Also see the attached LWVLCF frogs coloring page and contest to print and pass out to families on August 8 and beyond.)
The banner above and the ad below are being featured in the Carolina Marketing e-newsletters during the weeks of 7/27 and 8/3 to get the word out about the National Day of Action: Unite & Rise for Voting Rights.
More information about Unite & Rise can be found on the national site.

]]><![CDATA[Education Action Team Planning]]>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 12:59:04 GMThttps://www.lwvlcf.org/blog1/education-action-team-planningThe Education Action Team's first meeting of the year a planning session open to all League members.
Location: The Oak Room at the N.E. branch of the New Hanover County Public Library(on Military Cutoff in Wilmington)
Date and Time: August 4, 2026 from 10am - 12pm.
What: This will be a planning session for the 2026-2027 year
Who:  Anyone in the Lower Cape Fear Chapter who is interested in joining the Education Action Team is welcome to attend.
The library has changed their food and beverage policy. You may bring beverages that are covered or contained, no food.
Click here --> Education Action Team's 2026-2027 Goals
AGENDA FOR MEETING:
1. LWV-NC- Edu Team: How will the Lower Cape Fear (LCF) team support the state , and what the LCF edu team (NHC, Brunswick, & Pender) will support the "Be a Public Education Voter Campaign"
a. community supporters?
b. events to put out information?
2. Observers for School Boards in each of the 3 counties:
a. Who is observing in each county?
b. How to report back to the Observer Corps and Ed team.
3. Edu team supporting D.B. Johnson staff schedule of events:
a. What is the capacity to continue? At what level?
a. Is Brunswick or Pender supporting a school?
4. Team meetings:
a. venue
b. how often, day, and time
5. Next steps:
If you plan to attend, please complete the attached google form:
https://forms.gle/y6VyVdWdqEK5fRqe9
Contact: Barbara Anderson, Chair]]><![CDATA[July 01st, 2026]]>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 16:24:45 GMThttps://www.lwvlcf.org/blog1/july-01st-2026Congratulations to our new president, Robin Judd, who succeeds Julia Hill-Nichols, our president of the past two years. In the ceremonial passing of the baton, Julia and Robin shared the following:

Julia: As with any enduring institution, current leadership stands on the shoulders of past leaders. The League of Women Voters is an enduring institution of the Lower Cape Fear community, originally established in 1972. Over the years, we have experienced both challenges and successes, yet today we stand stronger and more resilient than ever, steadfast in our mission to Empower Voters and Defend Democracy.
Looking ahead, we will undoubtedly face new challenges, and I am confident that Robin Judd, our new President and the newly appointed Board of Directors will rise to meet them. I believe they are up to the task and will in fact, exceed our expectations – increasing both membership and the League’s capabilities, dedicated to supporting a just community.
The League of Women Voters – an institution worthy of our pride and that of the Lower Cape Fear community. I look forward to supporting Robin and our Board. It has truly been an honor and privilege to have served such an exceptional group of people.

"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, concerned citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has."
— Margaret Mead

Robin: Julia Hill-Nichols, with her leadership, has brought our chapter miles in the past two years. I know we are all grateful that she will continue to offer her insight and steadying hand as Vice President of the upcoming board. As Julia mentioned, we have met and overcome many challenges over the years. In the next two years, we will continue to encounter new obstacles to voters’ rights and our constitutional freedoms, added to the current challenges we have already seen. But I know we will meet those issues head on. There is an old African proverb that says, “If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.” From the minute I joined, I have been in awe of the way the League of Women Voters of Lower Cape Fear pulls together to get things done. And I know, as a group, we will continue to get things done. And we will continue to go far together.

]]><![CDATA[Instagram Live!]]>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 13:48:36 GMThttps://www.lwvlcf.org/blog1/instagram-live@lwv_lower_cape_fear
Our LWVLCF Instagram is live and we
are posting 2-3x per week.
Please follow us!]]><![CDATA[Annual Meeting Quickly Approaching! June 25th is the Date!]]>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 13:42:47 GMThttps://www.lwvlcf.org/blog1/annual-meeting-quickly-approaching-june-25th-is-the-date

Members! This is the last week of registration for the 2026 Annual Meeting, where we will vote on the slate of nominees for our League's leadership, 2026-27 budget, and program goals of Voter Services and Action Teams. Your voice and votes are needed! Plan to join us in person at Brunswick Beer and Cider in Leland! Register by Friday, 6/19/26. If you can't make it in person and wish to join us virtually, be sure to register via Zoom.

]]><![CDATA[News from Our Local League]]>Sun, 17 May 2026 19:43:26 GMThttps://www.lwvlcf.org/blog1/news-from-our-local-leagueDirect Democracy

At the LWVNC recently announced an update about the National Popular Vote compact passed in Virginia. https://www.nationalpopularvote.com/state/va

Voter Services

Your VOTER SERVICES team at work…

Here are your opportunities to help:
Brunswick County:

Belville Founders Day - Rescheduled to Saturday, June 27, 10-4
Southport Arts - Friday, May 22, 2026, 10-4
Northwest Founders Day - Saturday, June 20, 2026
Navassa Homecoming Parade - July 2026
Contact: Hannah Brodsky at lahon40@gmail.com

New Hanover County:

2026 Songs of Peace - Friday, June 19, 6 to 9 PM at Waterline Brewing
Contact: Jana Albritton at jana@lwvlcf.org

Observer Corps

Observer Corps Needs You!
The LWVLCF Observer Corps currently has ten active observers doing a great job covering government meetings in Brunswick, New Hanover and Pender counties, but we still have some meetings that would greatly benefit from an additional observer or even part-time observation. Could you fill an opening by attending one of these local meetings? For more information please contact Leslie Antos at leslieant@aol.com.
Brunswick County: Leland City Council - 3rd Thursdays | Board of Education - 1st Tuesdays | County Commissioners -1st & 3rd Mondays
New Hanover County: Wilmington City Council -1st & 3rd Tuesdays | Board of Education - 1st Tuesdays | County Commissioners -1st & 3rd Mondays
Pender County: Board of Education - 2nd Tuesdays | County Commissioners -1st & 3rd Mondays

Education Action Team

Since January, we have presented the Community Resolves to the NHC School Board, NAACP, and several retired school personnel associations. We have also presented to the NHC School Board data on the number of private schools in NHC receiving Opportunity Scholarships/Vouchers and the amount of tax money they have received since 2015. The education team continues to monitor the NHC School Board. Right now they are finalizing their budget for 2026-2027. Without a secure financial flow from the state (as of this writing NC still has not passed a budget) nor the Federal Government (Dept. of Education is closed) all eyes are looking toward our County Commissioners to make up the difference. Also, LifeWise, a National Christian organization, has requested a MOU for off-campus weekly bible study for students to voluntarily participate in. This is worrisome. Finally, NHC Schools has received approval from the County Commissioners to pursue a $320.5 Million School Bond which will not be for building new schools, but repairing or replacing old schools. The bond, if approved, may be on the ballot in November.

LWVNC/State Education Team:
The State Education Action Team continues to collect signatures for the Community Resolves to Fully Fund Public Education. If you are able, please continue writing or calling your NC representatives requesting they 1. Fully fund public schools, 2. Reinstate family income gap on Opportunity Scholarships/Vouchers, or 3. Change the law that allows corporations to reach a zero tax rate by 2030. LWVNC members will meet in Raleigh on Wednesday, May 20th to deliver documentation to legislators. The Team is thinking about meeting with legislators and if they are in session, sitting in the gallery in purple. We will meet at the Legislator building beginning at 10:30 am and finish around 2:30pm. If anyone is interested in going, contact Barbara H. Anderson, nhcrsp2023@gmail.com.

Environment Action Team

April 23, 2026 Membership Hot Topics:
Featuring Guest Speaker, Lindsay Addison,
Coastal Biologist, Audubon NC
Link to LWVLCF Youtube Channel Video

News from LWV-North Carolina

The League of Women Voters NC 2026 Council Meeting in Durham, NC - LWVLCF represented by Robin Judd, Norma Gavin, and Julia Hill-Nichols. A tremendous amount of information was shared, regarding voter registration and getting out the vote across the state. Some of this information will be shared at the membership meeting May 28th!

News from LWV-US

MEMPHIS, TN — The League of Women Voters of Tennessee joined the NAACP and other civil rights organizations and individuals in filing a federal lawsuit challenging Tennessee’s racially discriminatory congressional map, arguing the map unlawfully dilutes the voting strength of Black Tennesseans and undermines fair representation.
READ MORE Information from the LWV Press release.

]]><![CDATA[LWVLCF Scholarship Deadline Extended!]]>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 15:36:00 GMThttps://www.lwvlcf.org/blog1/lwvlcf-scholarship-deadline-extended

We have extended the deadline for scholarship entries to 4/20/26. This date is after high school spring breaks and before graduating student awards ceremonies. Our hope is that students will take advantage of the longer lead time!! Please click here for this opportunity: https://lwvlcf.org/scholarship.html

]]><![CDATA[No Kings 3 - Your Chance to Represent the League!]]>Sun, 15 Mar 2026 17:55:58 GMThttps://www.lwvlcf.org/blog1/no-kings-3-your-chance-to-represent-the-league

Locations in our service area:
NO KINGS Wilmin gton NC · No Kings (11am-2pm)
NO KINGS WILMINGTON · No Kings (4-5pm)
NO KINGS Shalllotte, NC · No Kings (1:30-3pm)
NO KINGS Surf City North Carolina · No Kings (9am-12pm)
If you attend an event wearing a League shirt or badge,
with the intention of representing LWV,
please do not wear or carry political signage that is partisan in its messaging.

Send League-related images to communications@lwvlcf.org

]]><![CDATA[Register for the March Membership Meeting]]>Sun, 15 Mar 2026 17:52:16 GMThttps://www.lwvlcf.org/blog1/register-for-the-march-membership-meetingWelcome in Spring with Your League Colleagues!

Membership Meeting & Luncheon on
Thursday, March 26, 2026, 11:00 – 1:00
Update on Young League, News about Annual Meeting, & Lots More!
Wrightsville Beach Brewery
6201 Oleander Drive, Wilmington
Registration and Payment Required.
Use the link below to register.
Doors Open at 11:00 for a Great Buffet Luncheon &
Meeting- $18
Program Begins at 11:40
https://www.eventcreate.com/e/lwvlcf-march-26-2026-mem

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