League of Women Voters of Buffalo/Niagara, Inc.

11/06/2023

Election Day is tomorrow! To find more information visit Vote411.org

10/30/2023

If you need a little help understanding the ballot proposals, we’ve got you covered! Here’s some more information on what you’ll be voting on November 7th.

10/28/2023

Early voting starts today! Want to be informed on the 2023 proposals on your New York State ballot? check out the video from League Of Women Voters of NYS

10/25/2023

Meet the League’s new office manager: Arianna Devlin! Below is her Q&A to get to know her a little better!

1. Where are you from? How long have you been in Buffalo/WNY?
I am from Buffalo, NY. I have lived in Buffalo/WNY my entire life.

2. Tell us a little about your education and work experience.
I was educated in a private catholic school. I graduated high school from Mount Saint Mary Academy in 2018. I graduated from Mercyhurst University in December of 2022 with a Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design. I also have experience in Photography and Website Design. In the evenings, I work part-time as a certified gymnastics coach. I started gymnastics at the age of two and I began competitive gymnastics at the age of seven. Since I was 13 years old I worked as an assistant coach to the lead coach, and at the age of 18 I became a certified gymnastics coach and now I lead my own classes. I also do photography on the side.

3. What interested you about LWVBN?
What interests me about LWVBN is gaining knowledge and experience about important topics. I can find new interests, expand new skills and learn about pivotal matters in my community. I will be able to make professional contacts as I meet others in the League.

4. What do you like to do in your free time?
I enjoy working out at the gym, doing anything creative like graphic design, and I love coaching gymnastics in my free-time.

5. What's your favorite spot in Western New York and why?
My favorite spot in Western New York is Delaware Park because it is a beautiful park and lake.

6. What's the best movie you've seen or book you've read lately?
The best book in the poetry genre that I have read lately is The Complete Tales and Poems of Edgar Allan Poe.

7. Why do you think voting is important?
My mother is an elected public official and I have worked on at least three of my mother’s campaigns. I learned at a very early age how important voting is. It really instilled in me a comfort level with the process and a sense of civic duty at a young age. Voting gives you the power to create positive change for your community and determine a better quality of life for you and your family.

10/24/2023

VOICE Buffalo will be holding a Souls to the Polls block party! We are proud to be part of this event!

10/23/2023

With deep regret, the League of Women Voters of Buffalo/Niagara candidate forum for the Ellicott District seat on the Buffalo Common Council on October 24, has been canceled.

Only one candidate, Michael Chapman, has been confirmed to attend so his voice would be heard by voters of the Ellicott District. His opponent declined.

The League’s rules require that two opposing candidates must participate in any Candidate Forum conducted by the League. It is most unfortunate that the forum, a signature league program to educate voters and defend democracy, cannot take place.

10/21/2023

There is also another candidate forum this week!

10/21/2023

Register for this event being held by the New York State League using the link below!

The event is to get informed about 2023 ballot initiatives. Held on Oct 24 7-7:30!
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEld--uqTItHtUevpdF_yIxz2kscOdAT0ca #/registration

10/16/2023

The first Candidate Forum is tomorrow!

10/16/2023

Our president Lori Robinson was in Niagara County last week to voice League disapproval of subsidies for a plastics manufacturing facility in Lockport.

See her comments in the Lockport Union-Sun & Journal and The Buffalo News:

https://www.lockportjournal.com/news/plastics-manufacturer-secures-a-site-in-lockport-industrial-park/article_4bb09e80-694f-11ee-9239-83a5978ddefe.html

https://buffalonews.com/news/local/business/development/plastics-plant-gets-ida-approval-in-lockport-but-still-has-way-to-go/article_7ed8dae0-6907-11ee-b80c-0b70b0f0e973.html

Permission to build a facility producing one-time-use plastic food containers was granted by the Town of Lockport Industrial Development Agency on Thursday. The board of directors also approved, on a

10/16/2023

Some of our Get Out the Vote displays in Buffalo & Erie County Public Library locations!

10/05/2023

The League will be out these new few weekends!

09/19/2023

Today is the day! Come celebrate with the League today at these locations!

Celebrate with us on September 19th! Here’s where to find us! Help us get

09/14/2023

Celebrate with us on September 19th! Here’s where to find us! Help us get

09/13/2023

Send us an email by September 18th to join us for this training session via Zoom!

09/06/2023

We need volunteers! September is a big month for the League, to volunteer with us send us at email!

08/23/2023

Today is Poll Worker Recruitment Day!

08/21/2023

"Mark Your Calendar" Monday!

Remember: The GOTV Committee is looking for volunteers!

Interested in signing-up or finding out more details? Email [email protected] :)

08/18/2023

Today, August 18th, is the anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment.

08/14/2023

Happy Monday from the League! Here are some upcoming volunteer events happening soon - mark your calendars!

Interested in signing-up or hearing more details? Email [email protected]

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08/11/2023

With 11/07 right around the corner, don't forget to register to vote, find your polling place, and finding out what's on the ballot!

Check out https://www.vote411.org/ballot for more information

08/10/2023

Women's Equality Day is quickly approaching.

"We're demanding that our rights be restored."

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08/09/2023

Introducing this week's Board Series Spotlight! Introducing Deborah Shiffner!

Deborah is the League's Finance Chair.

Why did you join the League?
"I am a new board member. I am excited to participate on the board and find my role in the organization. I joined the League following my retirement. I did not know any other members at the time but was interested in supporting the right to vote, encouraging voter registration and engaging with people in our community."

What is you favorite thing about the League?
"I am currently the person who recruits and schedules volunteers for Naturalization Ceremonies which occur at least monthly. I also enjoy lobbying our local legislators."

What is your favorite summer snack?
"My favorite summer snack is ice cream. WNY has so many ice cream stands that make their own ice cream and it is a great way to explore our community."

Thank you for all you do Deborah!

08/08/2023

Did you start on your summer checklist?

Remember to check voter registration dates and complete the checklist...only 91 days until 11/07😉

What do you vote for?

08/07/2023

Are you looking to volunteer soon? Check out these amazing opportunities to get involved!

Email [email protected] to sign-up, get started, or with any questions!

We look forward to seeing you at our table 🤭

08/04/2023

Fun Fact Friday!

Check out both Niagara and Erie County Board of Elections Websites
Niagara County:
https://elections.niagara.ny.us/elections/

Erie County:https://elections.erie.gov/Default

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08/03/2023

It's time for a civic health checkup!

Visit https://vot-er.org/ for more information!

Share this post to spread the word about civic health month!

08/02/2023

Introducing this week's Board Series Spotlight! Introducing Alberta Roman!

Alberta is the League's Co-Chair of the Healthcare Committee.

Why did you join the League?
"The reason I joined the LWVBN(I live in Niagara County) after my retirement from the Visiting Nursing Association after 17+ years was to participate in an organization dedicated to serving my community in an elemental way."

What is you favorite thing about the League?
"My favorite thing about the LWVBN is working with active, informed, generous people."

What is your favorite summer snack?
"My favorite summer snack today is watermelon."

Thank you for all you do Alberta!

08/01/2023

August is Civic Health Month!

"Empowering community members to register to vote and participate in elections is a critical action healthcare institutions and providers can take to improve not only community-level civic health, but also physical and mental health at the individual level."

https://vot-er.org/about-civic-health-month/

Check out upcoming volunteer opportunities on August 5th to contribute to efforts related to civic health!

07/31/2023

Call for volunteers!

The event is the Community Health Fair, which will be held at Midtown Bible Church from 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM. The second event (held the same day) at the Broadway Market runs from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM.

The shifts run for around 2 - 2.5 hours!
If interested in volunteering, please email [email protected] to sign-up!

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07/31/2023

Looking to put some events on your schedule for the rest of summer?

Check out these awesome opportunities!

Email [email protected] to sign-up and find out more!

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07/29/2023

Have a question? Check out https://www.elections.ny.gov/ for information!

Click around to learn more!

07/27/2023

The GOTV Committee is in need of your help!

The committee is looking for some volunteers to:
- Contact Libraries in Erie County to see if they are willing to dedicate a display case in October 2023 to a Get Out the Vote display
- Create displays for libraries that have offered display spaces

Please email [email protected] to participate!

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07/26/2023

Introducing this week's Board Series Spotlight! Introducing Terri Parks!

Terri is the League's Treasurer.

Why did you join the League?
"I joined the League because it has opportunities to make important impacts related to key issues at the local, state, and national levels. The League encourages and educates voters."

What is you favorite thing about the League?
"My favorite thing about the League is working with impassioned and knowledgeable colleagues."

What is your favorite summer snack?
"Anything that includes ice cream, lemon, or chocolate."

Thank you for all you do Terri!

07/25/2023

Call for volunteers!

The event is the Community Health Fair, which will be held at Midtown Bible Church from 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM.

The shifts run for around 2.5 hours!

If interested in volunteering, please email [email protected] to sign-up!

Please don't forget to like and share!

07/24/2023

Call for Volunteers!

The event is The Infringement Festival, which will be held at The Broadway Market on August 5th from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM.

The shifts run for around 2 hours!

If you are interested in volunteering, please email [email protected]

Don't forget to SHARE!

07/21/2023

We are just 110 days away from the General Election on 11/07/2023!

This is the time to start researching your local polling sites and absentee ballot deadlines!

Click Here for INFO on NYSBOE
https://www.elections.ny.gov/VotingAbsentee.html

07/20/2023

Have other questions surrounding the Equal Rights Amendment?

Check out the Frequently Asked Questions page on Equalrightsamendment.org @ https://www.equalrightsamendment.org/faq

07/19/2023

Introducing this week's Board Series Spotlight! Introducing Barbara Gunderson!

Barbara is the League's Voter Services Chair.

Why did you join the League?
"I joined LWVBN in 2018 in order to reach out to high school teachers and staff with voter education, information, and registration."

What is you favorite thing about the League?
"My favorite thing that I've been involved in with the league is our outreach to other organizations that have voting as part of their mission--and the value I've found in the relationships I've built with members of those organizations. I also value the relationships I've build with our local league members."

What is your favorite summer snack?
"My favorite summer snack--indeed my favorite anytime snack--is popcorn."

Thank you for all you do Barbara!

07/19/2023

The League of Women Voters is looking to hire an office manager!

Criteria:
- A self-starter with good interpersonal and communication skills, plus the ability to multitask and work independently

- Applicants must be proficient in Microsoft Office and have basic knowledge of QuickBooks

Responsibilities:
- Clerical tasks, light bookkeeping, and working with our board of directors, volunteers, and the public

- The Office Manager works for approximately 12 hours per week with occasional evening and weekend hours

APPLY NOW‼️

Applicants should submit a resume with cover letter and three references by Friday, Aug. 18 via email to [email protected] OR by mail to LWVBN, 1272 Delaware Ave., Buffalo, NY 14209.