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April 2012                                                            [YOUR PHONE]
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LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS HAILS ITS TRUSTED GRASSROOTS NETWORK
DURING NATIONAL VOLUNTEER WEEK

[YOUR TOWN, STATE] – This week, the League of Women Voter of [XX] is saluting its members as part of National Volunteer Week, an annual celebration to honor individuals who dedicate themselves to taking action and solving problems in their communities.

“League members in [YOUR TOWN] are some of the most dedicated and respected individuals I know,” said League president [NAME].  “They give countless hours to voter registration efforts, community forums, and local government issues – anything and everything to help ensure that our community is healthy, vibrant and strong.”

[INSERT INDIVIDUAL MEMBER’S STORY HERE.  Example:  Mary Brown has been a member of the League for XX years.  She is chair of the League’s observer program, which monitors the county commissioner meetings each month.  “We’re there to watch the issues and the process.  We want to make sure that local government meetings are open and accessible to the public, so that citizens can have a say in the issues that impact them,“ said [NAME OF LEAGUE PRESIDENT].  The League monitors XX other local government meetings each month as well.]

Founded in 1920, the League has 800 affiliates nationwide and a network of 150,000 members and supporters.  “We are one of America’s most trusted organizations,” added [NAME OF LEAGUE PRESIDENT].  “This is due to the passion, commitment and hard work of our volunteers.  They are making democracy work at the local, state and national level.  And, I am extremely grateful for their efforts.” 

Membership in the League is open to men and women of all ages.  For more information about the League (including how to join), visit [LOCAL LEAGUE URL].  The League’s next event will be held on XXX. 

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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.