Our Activites

The LWV Wayzata-Plymouth Area engages in a wide array of activities:

Voter Engagement

Candidate Forums: Host non-partisan forums featuring candidates running for local and state offices.

New Citizenship Ceremonies: Register new citizens to vote at naturalization ceremonies.

Voter Registration: Register voters at high schools, community events, and community businesses.

Civic Education

Youth Civic Engagement: Work with high school Fellows to lead voter registration and education in their schools and learn about government and democracy with their peers.

Studies & Publications: Conduct periodic studies on key issues in regards to voting,
elections and the legislature.

Issues & Education Forums: Educate communities about issues.

Member Enrichment

Member events: Host bi-monthly membership meetings on current issues such as voting rights, redistricting, climate change and equal rights; participate in conferences, rallies, parades, voter registration events, Day at the Capitol; provide monthly electronic LWV Wayzata-Plymouth Area Updates.

DEI Book Club: Host bi-monthly Book Club discussing fiction and non-fiction that illuminates issues of diversity, equity and inclusion. Contact MaryAnn Wiborg at mwiborg@mchsi.com to participate.

Member training: Provide training for voter registration, moderating, lobbying, event planning, etc.

Resources for local leagues: Access support of state LWV Minnesota office staff.

Consensus Meetings on State Studies (e.g. Gun Violence, Death with Dignity)

State and Local Advocacy

Observer Corps. & Lobby Corps: Participate in structured programs that train volunteer lobbyists/observers.

Capitol letter & Action Alerts: Receive monthly news blasts from LWV MN and LWV US; review reports/updates on current legislative session.

Program for Action: Take action on LWV positions on range of public policy issues (e.g. climate change, gun violence prevention).

State Advocacy: The League of Women Voters of Minnesota

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Join Us.

Membership is open to all genders ages 16 and up. Local leagues are where civic action and democracy thrive.