Join the League

League of Women Voters^®
of Orange-Durham-Chatham

Any citizen over 18, male or female, may become a voting member of the League.

Can members make a difference?. Benefits of Membership. How much time will it take?. Membership Dues. How do I join?. Non Tax Deductible DonationsDonations. TAX Deductible Donations.

Can members make a difference?

YOU BET... WE'RE SHAPING THE FUTURE NOW . . . And So Can YOU.
Have you ever thought about:

Getting more involved and sharing your opinions?
Becoming better informed?
Shaping the policy decisions that affect your everyday life?

Then consider connecting with a group that helps you do all of that... a group focused on current issues... issues affecting you, your community, your state, and your country... issues on which YOU can make a difference.
That group is the League of Women Voters! Membership in the League of Women Voters, the most respected and effective grassroots organization in the country, is open to men and women of all ages.
Each member participates in the League as personal time and preference permit. There is a place for everyone and every lifestyle.
Through participation in League projects, you will

contribute to the community
increase your knowledge of timely and important topics
discover new interests, develop new skills and influence crucial issues in our community
make contacts and lasting friendships with those who share your interests

- New Member Handbook

Benefits of Membership

We focus on service to the citizens of Orange, Durham and Chatham counties, but the League of Women Voters is organized to parallel the local, state and national levels of government. Membership in any local league automatically confers membership at the state and national levels. With membership comes the opportunity to work on local, state, regional and national issues.
Through participation in League projects, you will contribute valuable service to the community, discover new interests, learn about crucial issues in your community, and meet others in the League who share your interests. As an automatic member of LWV North Carolina and LWV of the United States, you will receive their publications along with our electronic newsletter, the E-VOTER.
You will have

membership in the LWV North Carolina and LWV of the United States. You will receive their publications along with our electronic newsletter, the E-VOTER.

opportunities to engage in non partisan discussions and actions on League Programs.

opportunitiesto encourage citizens to become informed and active participates in government.

knowledge that you are adding your voice to a powerful force of members from all 50 states, Washington DC, the Virgin Islands, and Hong Kong.

How much time will it take?

It's up to you! Your membership alone gives us the political influence needed to build a voice for citizens and a force for change. We cover a broad spectrum of issues and concerns. You may choose to become involved in one or more of them by:

participating in a League teams;

listening to a panel of experts and/or attending meetings;

reading about issues of interest to you in one of our publications.

How Much Time Does It Take
In just five minutes you can

Pay your dues.
Click a button to make your voice heard.
Check lwvodc.org and beyond.
Join the League on Facebook

THAT IS BEING ACTIVE IN LEAGUE
In just twenty minutes you can

Read your local League E-Voter
Read your State Voter
Read the National Voter

THAT IS BEING ACTIVE IN LEAGUE
Do you have time to make a commitment?

Observe a public meeting in your community
Register voters
Staff a League booth
Make phone calls and send e-mails
Stay informed at a League meeting
Join a study committee

THAT IS BEING ACTIVE IN THE LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS!

Membership Dues

The LWVODC fiscal year is July 1 - June 30. Membership dues, the most important part of our overall income, meet the administrative expenses of our League. They support our community forums and membership meetings. A portion of each member's annual dues is paid to the National and State LWV to assist their efforts on behalf of all Leagues.
Voter education through candidate forums, Voter Guides, and community education through the Citizen's Guide would not be possible without your support. LWVODC Membership Dues
Individual Membership: $55

Household Membership: $82.50

Full-time Student Membership: $30

Membership Scholarships are available; request to membership@lwvodc.org for approval from the League Leadership Team..

How do I join?

There are several ways in which you may join the League of Women Voters.

Call us at 419-1650

Send an e-mail to Membership@lwvodc.org with your name and mailing address.

Print and Send the Membership Form along with your check to:
Membership, LWV-ODC
P.O. Box 3397
Chapel Hill, NC 27515

If you are joining the League as a new member after January 31st, you only need to pay half of the membership fee for the remaining year

COMING SOON YOU WILL ALSO BE ABLE TO PAY YOUR MEMBERSHIP DUES THROUGH PAYPAL.

Non Tax Deductible DonationsDonations

Donations to LWVODC, which are not tax deductible, may be included with your dues payment above. These donations help support LWVODC operating expenses and its scholarship fund.

TAX Deductible Donations

The Citizen Education Foundation (CEF) is the 501(c) (3) citizen education and research arm of the League of Women Voters of North Carolina. CEF provides research, publications, and forums on public policy issues. It can be used to disseminate information and provide training to help citizens be thoughtfully engaged in the democratic process. It can also help pay per member payments to support the LWVUS educational work. CEF funds may be used only for educational activities, not for advocacy or action.
To Donate to the Citizen Education Fund.

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