Many LWV-GTA members, those whose renewal date is 6/30/25, will be receiving renewal reminders at the end of April. The renewal reminders will come from membership@lwv.org.

If you joined the League after June 30, 2024, your renewal date will be 12 months from the date you joined. You will receive an email reminder 60 days before your renewal date.

Any member can renew at any time using this renew here link. When you renew you will also have the option to make an additional donation to LWVGTA. You can also make a donation at any time using this donate here link.

There is a new process this year giving everyone the ability to renew online, to update their information (address, phone number, etc). Also new this year is the option to choose your own dues amount (minimum $20). The recommended dues amount is still $75, and there is the option to make an additional contribution if you would like to do so.

Things to know:

• Your League dues have always been shared between the local, state and national Leagues, but now it will be visible to you. Your credit card payments will show as three lines on your statement with 20% of your dues going to local, 47% to state and 33% to national.
• You have the option to renew for a second person. The online system will double whatever dues amount you specify to make a dues payment for two people.
• You can still pay by check. Send the check, made out to LWVUS to our P.O Box 671, Traverse City, MI 49685. Be sure to let Ingrid know if there are any changes to your contact information.
• Once you have completed the renewal process, you will be given the option to answer some demographic questions. These are optional (or they will have an option of "prefer not to say").
• You may see a box of information that shows your LWVGTA membership and your expiration date. That box may have other information that can be ignored (might show LWV Michigan expiring in Jan 2023 for example, this is from an old database error).

Step-by-step written instructions are here and a link to a short video is here.

If you have any questions, please call/text Alice Schuman, 917-664-4358 or send an email to info@lwvgta.org

Here is a short video describing the process to renew or join using the LWV portal.

  Join/Renew Online

Who are the members?

Membership in the League of Women Voters, the most respected and effective grassroots organization in the country, is open to all people aged 16 and older. Our members make a visible difference by serving as community leaders using their experience to create positive, lasting change in our communities.

Why should I join?

Through participation in League projects, you will:

• Contribute valuable service to the community
• Gain knowledge and experience through the study and discussion of timely and important topics
• Discover new interests, develop new skills and learn about crucial issues in your community
• Make professional contacts and develop lasting friendships as you meet others in League who share your interests

How to join

Join or Renew Online

The LWV membership portal does not require a password, it sends a code to your email whenever you want to log in to the LWV membership portal. You can pay by credit card, debit card or ACH (deduction from your checking account); the transactions are processed securely using Stripe. Join or Renew your membership

Join or Renew by Mail

Download, print and complete this Membership Form then mail with payment to join by mail.

How are membership dues used?

The suggested annual dues amount is $75, the minimum is $20, you decide the amount that is right for you. The dues for local LWVGTA membership are used for local events such as candidate forums and educational programs; for State LWV-MI membership, used to support statewide activities such as supporting Proposal 2 to expand access to voting in Michigan; and for National LWV-US membership, used to support VOTE411 and other nationwide projects. The dues are divided 20% to local, 47% to state, 33% to national.

How much time does it take?

It's up to you! Many members choose to support the League only with their annual dues. 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 actively participating in a group study, listening to a panel of experts at a meeting or just reading about them in one of our publications.

What do I get?

You automatically become a member of LWV Michigan and LWV of the United States. You will receive their publications along with the newsletter from the League of Women Voters of the Grand Traverse Area. You will have the 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.

Welcome to the League of Women Voters of the Grand Traverse Area!

Our website has many resources to help you learn more about the League:

• The Events calendar shows our upcoming activities
• Our Get involved! page describes the various committees and who to call for more information
• Our LWVGTA History page shares stories about our past activities - starting in 1960!
• The Voter Resources page has information about how & where to vote, listings of elected representatives and resources for fact checking
• The About Advocacy page explains the work the League does to improve the infrastructure of our civic life.
• You can also find our LWVGTA Bylaws, Non-Partisan Policy and DEI Policy on our About Us Page
• There are links to recordings of past candidate forums and educational programs on Educational Program Links
• And copies of our month LWVGTA Newsletter can be found on the About Us page (the page is a little slow to open, but worth the wait!)

You’ll also find us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn,  and YouTube @Lwvgrandtraversearea.

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Are you interested in volunteering?

 You can learn more about the LWVGTA and how we work together by calling these team leaders:

Voter Services, Christina Schlitt, 313-310-2144, bcschlitt@aol.com

Observer Corps, Reba Leiding, 540-421-8775,  leidingr@gmail.com

Membership, Laura Otwell, 231-313-9981, laura.otwell@gmail.com

Do you want to share information on voting with others?

• Our "Voter Information" page has links to LWV voter guides, State of Michigan voter registration links, and more.
• Our "They Represent You (TRY)" page has detailed information about elected officials in each county
• Our "Fact Checking" page has resources for better understanding the information we see online.
  

New Member Handbook

The League of Women Voters of Michigan published a "New Members Handbook" in 2023. The full handbook can be downloaded here. Excerpts from the handbook are on the New Member Resources page on this website.