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Defending Democracy ...
Everything we have fought for over the past 100 years is at stake!

Join the LWVTC or Renew your membership by clicking the "JOIN THE LEAGUE!" button BELOW and connect to the League of Women Voters national website.

JOIN & RENEW SECURELY ONLINE BY CLICKING THE "JOIN THE LEAGUE!" BUTTON:

JOIN THE LEAGUE!

ANNUAL MEMBERSHIPS LEVELS

Individuals pay a standard individual rate of $75 – same amount as previous individual dues.
There is a pay-what-you-can option where members can choose their own dues amount, with a minimum of $20 - for *students and those living on fixed and low-incomes. *See below if you need a scholarship to cover $20 amount.
A member joining from the same household as an existing member can choose to pay half of the recommended amount under the pay-what-you-can model.
Lifetime members (50 yrs +) dues are waived.

*We do not want finances to be a barrier to join or renew! Request a scholarship by contacting Membership@LWVthurston.org

When you join online, your membership dues will show up on your bank or credit card statement as three transactions -- one each to LWV Thurston County, LWVWA, and LWVUS. You’ll be a member of all three!

Changes in Membership levels effective 2/3/25:

Household memberships have been eliminated. You can register 2 people in the same household, but each is treated as an individual membership.

Student memberships are eliminated, however with the LWV’s “Pay what you can” model, students and people living on low or fixed incomes can join and renew for $20 or if that’s not affordable, we have scholarships available.

We do not want finances to be a barrier to join or renew!

No financial information is required. Request a scholarship by: Contacting Membership@LWVthurston.org

If you prefer to join or renew by mail please print this form and mail your check to

P.O. Box 2203 Olympia WA 98507

2025 Membership Form

We are a nonpartisan political organization.
The League of Women Voters of Thurston County is part of a national organization that was formed more than 105 years ago and is not for women only!

We are proudly nonpartisan - not aligning with candidates or parties. We envision a democracy where all Thurston County community members have the desire, the right, the knowledge, and the confidence to participate equitably in public life.

What do your dues do?

Annual dues have always supported the local, state and national Leagues to sustain its mission, Empowering Voters and Defending Democracy
however, the calculation of dues supporting local, state and national leagues has changed effective February 3, 2025.

Update on Dues Split and Flow of Dues

With the new dues split, LWVTC (local and LWVUS (national) will receive smaller percentages of dues - LWVWA (state) receives a larger percentage.

20% to local Leagues
47% to state Leagues
33% to the national League
The same dues split will also apply to dues payments for the higher join tier

WELCOME!

Changes to Donations at Time of Joining or Renewal

Donations by members at the time they join or renew have been a significant source of support to LWVTC.

TO MAKE DONATIONS TO OUR LEAGUE, GO DIRECTLY TO OUR DONATE BUTTON - https://www.lwvthurston.org/donate

Donations to LWVTC 501C3 or 501C4 are not split in the same way dues are -
direct donations to LWVTC are retained 100% by our League

Join us in our mission to Empower Voters and Defend Democracy

How do your dues support your local league?

Joining the League of Women Voters of Thurston County is a great way to get involved in your community and play an active role in our democracy. Your membership makes our voice even stronger.

Your $15 local dues payment supports our operations and helps involve you in voter registration, civic education and participate in opportunities promoting social and racial justice, and creating a more welcoming community.

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Local activities include:

Be A Voter campaigns
Events co-sponsored with community organizations including Asian Pacific Islanders Coalition, SPS; Local chapter NAACP & the Hispanic Round Table
Forums such as “Housing Instability - A Solutions Forum ” co-sponsored with the NAACP and Olympia For All

Local dues fund important studies of issues - Fresh Water Futures and Study of local Tribal Governments. Positions are adopted after extensive research and study. Members approve the position by a consensus process.

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What you get:

Monthly newsletter - The Voter
Complimentary copy of the textbook, The State We’re In
Hard copy of handbook/directory
Educational events
Community outreach opportunities
Contact and collaboration with like-minded people

how does the state league invest your dollars to lobby on your behalf?

Your membership gives LWVWA $35.25 to support advocacy work by the state Lobby Team and sponsors Action Workshops, conferences, and conventions.

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Educating members to use their voices:

To protect:

Our democracy
Our environment

To advocate for:

Diversity, equity, inclusion and social justice
Reproductive and behavioral healthcare

To educate:

Provides Civics Education for grade 3-5 into adulthood on how local, state, and tribal governments work.

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State and National impact:

Legislative Alerts to advocate easily at home on behalf issues important to all of us.
Legislative newsletters to monitor your representative’s votes.
Webinars and events co-sponsored with Fixing Democracy First and Seattle Supports Democracy for advocacy events and actions we can take to support access to voting, health care and activate climate response.

how do your dues fight voter suppression?

Your membership gives the national league $24.75 to support:

Attorneys in states where they need to fight against voter suppression.
Ongoing advocacy work supporting the passage of pro-voter reforms such as the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act and the For the People Act.

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Your dues also fund:

Timely and historic information about government, issues, and action.
A seasoned professional advocacy team in Washington, DC.
The grassroots clout of more than 800 state and local Leagues representing more 125,000 members and supporters.

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What We Do

Join the League, and you'll play an active role in our democracy while contributing to your community. As a member, you can help determine the direction of LWV Thurston (LWVTC) and help us achieve our important work. Your membership alone will help us be a stronger voice for citizens and a force for positive change.

Meet New People: develop lasting friendships and meaningful relationships as you meet others in League who share your concerns and passions

Serve Our Community: Inform the public and elected officials, register voters, meet community leaders and stake holders, and build coalitions at local, state, and national levels

Create Change: Study issues and actions that help shape public policy

When you join the LWV, you are a member of the local, state, and national Leagues, all in one membership. With your annual membership at the $75 individual level, your contribution is less than $7 per month or 23¢ per day. And that's for the three-tiered membership - Your dues go a long way toward Empowering Voters and Defending Democracy!

Put Your Values Into Action

You can make a difference in our community!

To get plugged in - Contact Membership@LWVthurston.org