MEMBERSHIP
LWVNEW serves Bedford, Lewisboro, Mount Kisco, North Salem & Pound Ridge, with additional limited engagement in Somers. We're part of a national, nonpartisan political organization. The League of Women Voters takes positions on issues but never endorses or opposes candidates or political parties. The League encourages informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy. When you join LWVNEW, you also become a member of the Westchester County League, the New York State League, and the League of Women Voters of the U.S. This provides our members with opportunities to get involved at those levels as well, if they so choose. Our group's focus is overwhelmingly local.
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The League is NOT for women only! The League of Women Voters has a long and storied past; it sprang from the Suffrage movement and is rooted in tradition. But the League charter was amended in 1973 to allow men to join its ranks and our local league, LWVNEW, has male members (including past and present members of our board). Voting Membership in LWVNEW is open to anyone sixteen years of age or older.
​Click here for MEMBER RIGHTS & RESPONSIBILITIES Click here for the League's DEI POLICY
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WHAT DO I GET WHEN I JOIN?
- Local volunteer opportunities related to candidate forums, voter registration, voter education & student outreach ...and the satisfaction that comes with making a difference!
- Monthly LWVNEW Newsletter
- Automatic membership in the county, state & national Leagues (and access to their publications, activities & opportunities)
Joining and renewing membership with the League is now a standardized process,
regardless of which local league a member is part of.
Dues are still paid annually and are still split between your local, county, state, and national leagues.
Annual dues are now pay-what-you-wish, with a suggested amount of $75. (Dues are not tax deductible.)
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We strongly encourage you to join and renew online. If you wish to pay by check,
please print out this form and mail it with your check made out to LWVNEW to:
LWVNEW, PO Box 385, Cross River, NY 10518
Questions? We're here to help!
Click here for a step-by-step video of the join/renew process
Our Membership Liaison is Lisa Pizzurro. Contact her at LWVNEW@gmail.com.
LWVNEW'S IMPACT
2024-2025 (SO FAR)
CO-SPONSORED 2 CANDIDATE FORUMS: State Senate Districts 37 & 40, several members moderated candidate forums throughout Westchester
STUDENT VOTER REGISTRATIONS: Fall - 4 Schools, 103 Completed Forms
VOTE411.ORG: Gathered candidate information for the online Voters Guide
WEBSITE & SOCIAL MEDIA: Provided updated information during fall election season and February special election
FALL 2023 - SPRING 2024
6 LOCAL CANDIDATE FORUMS
Fall: 1 In-Person (North Salem), 3 Virtual (Pound Ridge, Bedford, Lewisboro
Spring: 2 In-Person (North Salem & Somers school boards)
Fall & Spring: Several members moderated forums throughout Westchester
STUDENT VOTER REGISTRATIONS: Fall - 3 Schools, 49 Completed Forms Spring - 3 Schools, 50 Completed Forms
FORMERLY INCARCERATED VOTER REGISTRATIONS: 15 Completed Forms
VOTE411.ORG: Gathered candidate info for the online Voters Guide
STUDENTS INSIDE ALBANY CONFERENCE: Selected two local high school students
PROGRAMS: Medical Aid in Dying Act, New York State's ERA
NATURALIZATION COURT: Welcomed our newest citizens
WEBSITE & SOCIAL MEDIA: Provided updated information during fall and spring election seasons
FALL 2022 - SPRING 2023
5 CANDIDATE FORUMS
Fall: State Senate & State Assembly
Spring: Two School Boards, Mt Kisco Democratic Mayoral Primary
Fall & Spring: Several members moderated forums throughout Westchester
STUDENT VOTER REGISTRATIONS: Fall - 4 Schools, 78 Completed Forms Spring - 3 Schools, 82 Forms
VOTERS GUIDE/VOTE411.ORG: Gathered candidate info for the printed & online guides, mailed guides to our members & donors
STUDENTS INSIDE ALBANY CONFERENCE: Sent two local high school students
PROGRAM: Songs of the Suffragists, NYS Housing Compact w/Assemblymember Burdick​
WEBSITE & SOCIAL MEDIA: Provided updated information during fall and spring election seasons