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application form. Membership is open to U.S. Citizens 18 and older, male and
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LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS
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ATTENTION BLOUNT
COUNTY POLL WORKERS:
If you or someone you know has been a consistent poll worker for
more than 25 years, LWVBC would like to honor you.
Please contact Nancy Heintz at 982-6834 or
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The League of Women Voters is a multifaceted grass roots organization
dedicated to keeping democracy strong, giving you a voice in your government.
The League works through the American political process to bring about
constructive change by:
- registering voters and defending voting rights
- informing citizens about their rights and responsibilities
- informing the public through our in-depth issues analyses
- sponsoring candidate debates and public issues forums
- taking action through lobbying for change
Founded in 2005 as a Member-At-Large State
Unit, the League of Women Voters of Blount County was granted Full Local League
status in 2008. LWVBC was
officially recognized at the
June, 2008 national convention
and is the first new chapter in Tennessee in 20 years. Read
more ...
MISSION STATEMENTS:
The League of Women Voters, a nonpartisan political organization,
encourages informed and active participation in government, works to
increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influences
public policy through education and advocacy.
The League of Women Voters of Blount County is a
nonpartisan group of women and men who seek to organize and foster open
conversation, education, and voter registration. It is our aim to empower people
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GUIDE TO VOTING IN BLOUNT COUNTY
Download the 38-page booklet compiled
by the League of Women Voters of Blount County for detailed information about
the functions & requirements for holding office for all local governments &
school boards in Blount County, as well as state and federal offices. Also
included are instructions on how & where to register to vote, what to expect
when voting at the polls, & a mail-in voter registration form. Printed copies
are available at locations throughout the county.
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PROJECTS
Annual High School Essay Contest
Topic:
“Why is the 2008 Presidential election so important to America?”
1st place: Jake E. Gill,
Wm. Blount
$200 U.S. savings bond)
2nd place: Callie Blackford,
Alcoa
($100 U.S. savings bond)
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2008 NATIONAL CONVENTION
NEWS
Convention Action and Reports |
EDUCATIONAL FORUM SERIES:
The Changing Faces of Power:
Women in Politics
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●Women
as Candidates
●Women as Office Holders
●Women as Voters and Activists |
View videos and podcasts of the forums |
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