A Letter from Our President (League of Women Voters of Greater Lafayette)

The League of Women Voters of Greater Lafayette has a long and proud history of helping citizens to participate in our representative government through research, education, and advocacy. The League was organized in Indiana and in Tippecanoe County in 1920, shortly after the national League was founded. We invite you to become part of this group of men and women who work to make a difference in our community, the state of Indiana, our country, and the world.

The League is a non-partisan organization that does not support or endorse any political party or candidate. However, the League does research, develop, support and advocate positions on issues, including representative government, international relations, natural resources, and social policy. We believe that democratic government relies on the informed and active participation of its citizens, and seek to influence public policy through education and advocacy on issues we have studied. A great strength of the League is that these positions are developed through a grassroots process of consensus and concurrence, resulting in agreement by all local Leagues throughout the country. The League is presently involved in a study that will result in a position on immigration reform.

Whether you are interested in helping to provide education to the public, advocating for positions on issues, ensuring the integrity of the election process, or facilitating the operation of the organization, there is a place for you in the League. Joining the local League automatically makes you a member of the State and National Leagues. As a League member, you will receive a copy of our local newsletter, as well as publications from the State and National Leagues. You may also choose to receive action alerts and other time-sensitive information by e-mail.

Over the years, the League has influenced legislation on many important issues and has helped to encourage citizen participation in government. We believe that the League is special because special people work together at many levels -- local, state, and national -- to make Democracy work. Please join us in this important mission.

Betty Doversberger
President, League of Women Voters of Greater Lafayette, 2007-8

Comments, suggestions, questions? Contact our webmaster. Last revised: September 1, 2008 13:06 PDT.

© Copyright League of Women Voters of Greater Lafayette, Indiana. All rights reserved.