We invite you to attend one or more of these events.
Below is a list of other upcoming events celebrating the 100thanniversary of the ratification of the 19thAmendment and the formation of the League of Women voters. Save the date(s) of the event(s) you want to attend. Some events are still in the planning stage so check back here periodically for updates. And please help these events be a success by volunteering just few hours of your time. The chart below includes estimates of the time commitment required for volunteers at each event. If you are willing to help, please Kathy Madison at 1540katmad@gmail.com.
| Event |
Day and Time |
#Volunteers needed |
Task(s) |
Time Commitment |
Teas at the Shelton-McMurphey- Johnson House |
8/26/19; 8/26/20 and a third date, TBD. All at 11 am |
3 for each tea |
Set up, conduct the tea; clean-up
|
2 hrs for each task |
Opening event for Lane County History Museum’s exhibit about the LWV, LWVLC and the 19th amendment. |
January 30, 2020; evening |
2 |
Greet guests to the opening of the exhibit and monitor the galleries. |
3 hrs |
| Trivia contest featuring questions about women and the vote. Form a team and compete |
March 4, 2020 |
None |
Form a team and have fun competing |
3 hrs |
“History Pub,” a presentation given at a local pub about women and the vote, cosponsored by U of O Law School |
Tentatively scheduled for May, TBD |
2 |
Assist at event |
3 hrs |
LWVLC and Word Crafters high school essay on an essay contest for high school students. The topic, selected by the national LWV will be “Women and the vote”. |
12/15: Deadline to enter; 12/15-02/10: judging; Feb. 14: winner announced |
4 |
Record and store entries; prep entries for judging |
10 hrs over 4 months |
LWVLC’s historicaltimeline showing the organization’s significant and varied accomplishments since 1939. |
Several dates, TBD, to set-up and take down display |
4 |
Transport display to location, set up display. A few days later, take display down and transport back to LVWLC. |
3 hrs for each location |