Empowering Voters. Defending Democracy. | | The Voter
The official newsletter of the
League of Women Voters of Piedmont, CA.
Vol. 37, Issue 1 | September 1, 2025
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A Message from our new President, Lisa Gardner | | I am honored to step into the role of President of the League of Women Voters of Piedmont. Together with our dedicated board and members, we will continue advancing the League’s mission to empower voters and defend democracy. This year, our priorities include strengthening voter services, expanding community engagement, and inviting more voices into our work. I encourage each of you to consider how you might contribute—whether by volunteering, sharing ideas, or joining us at events like our new “Lunch with the League.” With your energy and commitment, I know we can make a meaningful impact here in Piedmont and beyond. | | |
This fall: SUFFS LWV Night Out
Saturday, October 25, 7:30pm-10pm
| | Now we can have fun and raise money for our League! And celebrate women and democracy!
BroadwaySF is partnering with the League of Women Voters to promote its production of the Tony award-winning musical SUFFS, now on its national tour, and is offering up to $5 off per ticket–PLUS $10 of every purchase goes to our OWN League! And on “League Night” Saturday, October 25, there will be an exclusive post-show Q&A with company members of SUFFS and the president of the League of Women Voters, Celina Stewart!
This offer is not limited to tickets for League members, so invite your friends and family to join us in this FUNdraiser! | | | Here are details for the League of Women Voters Night at SUFFS:
- Saturday, October 25, 7:30pm-10pm: LWV Night with special post-show event!
- Orpheum Theater, San Francisco
- This award-winning musical is about the brilliant, passionate, and funny American women who fought for the right to vote.
- SUFFS plays in SF October 22 through November 9. Tickets range in price from $84-274 and are going fast!
- Groups of 10+ save an additional 17%: 888-746-1799, opt. 3
- Click the link to get to the show site and pick your date and tickets here.
PLEASE NOTE: If you can’t make October 25th for the LWV Night event, our promo code LWVPIEDMONT is also good for any performance of the show except Saturday matinees. Use the link above or call 888-746-1799 and mention promo code LWVPIEDMONT. Hope you can join us! | |
LWV convenes June Annual Meeting | Many members attended our Annual Meeting at the Piedmont Center for the Arts on June 25, 2025, enjoying refreshments and connecting. PHS student Aliya Vora helped with meeting logistics. Secretary Kathleen Quenneville provided a leadership report, and highlighted the inspiring LWV California June convention, at which we had three delegates. Treasurer Jennifer Nixon reported that LWV Piedmont ended the year financially strong. Members approved the board's proposed 2025-26 budget. Inspiring PHS graduating senior Mary Schickedanz, the recipient of the League’s 2025 Civics In Action Medal, addressed the attendees. Two new board members were elected at the meeting: Lisa Gardner (President) and Margaret Reiss (Director at Large). We were unsuccessful in garnering members to serve in a number of open board positions, including voter services, program, membership, and webmaster. In order for LWVP to advance our goals of empowering Piedmont voters and protecting democracy, we will be asking members to help the board in delivering these services. Please contact us to volunteer! Email Lisa Gardner, at president@lwvpiedmont.org to find out more.
We wish to thank retiring board members Anita Stapen and Jennifer Trainor for their important service to LWVP. While Linda McClain remains on the board, she is stepping back from her long and valuable role as VP of Membership. We also appreciate the continuing contributions of City Council Observer Winifred Walters and Local League Coach Bonnie Hamlin. And we cannot end the Annual Meeting summary without thanking Lorrel Plimier for the indispensable knowledge transfer and insight she has provided!
|  | | (Left to right: Board Members Margaret Reiss, Linda McClain, Jennifer Nixon, Lisa Gardner, Kathleen Quenneville, Lois Corrin, Mary Hedley) | |
NEW Weekly Virtual “Lunch with the League” | Interested in learning more about the League?
Join us for a weekly virtual lunch date with LWVP President Lisa Gardner and others. Come learn about our plans, discover opportunities to get involved, and share your ideas for events, activities, or projects. Registration is required.
Drop in for a bit or stay for the whole hour. Every Tuesday, 12-1pm Zoom registration link here. | | | |
Get engaged with Unite and Rise 8.5! | What is Unite and Rise 8.5?
The LWV US deems our country to be in a constitutional crisis, due to the Trump administration’s repeated attacks on our democratic systems and Congress’s failure to intervene. The LWV believes that 8.5 million individuals could bring about change by nonviolent action. That’s about 3.5% of eligible US voters.
To help protect our democracy, you can join forces with the LWV, tell your representatives to support the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act, turn up the heat on elected officials at town halls, demand due process for ICE detainees, and participate in your local league’s efforts in your community. For further information, go to www.lwv.org/uniteandrise. | | | |
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