A call to action: get-out-the-vote & bring in new members.(FIELD SUPPORT/MEMBERSHIP)(on voter education and attracting new members to the League of Women Voters)

When I moved to San Francisco, dozens of issues were being settled at the ballot box and each had supporters and opponents with strident, contradictory campaign materials. I struggled to find unbiased analysis and, for the first time in my life, I considered not voting because I felt so unprepared. I was horrified: I was in one of the most famously politically active cities in the country, and yet I couldn't find basic voter information? Then I found the San Francisco League, the only consistent source of straightforward election information I could trust.

Jennifer's story mirrors that of many League members. She came to the League for our stellar election-related services; services that only we provide. This year, when interest in elections has skyrocketed and voter turnout is expected to set new records, our work to register voters, answer questions about election policies and procedures, and conduct forums where candidates can discuss substantive issues civilly is sought more than ever.

The LWVUS is issuing this action call to every League member this election season: as you assist individuals with their election needs and as they "find us" (as did Jennifer), invite each of them to join the League. Welcome those that turn to us for our expertise this election season. Jennifer so valued her ...