Join/Renew Membership

NOW is the time to join the League of Women Voters of Great Bend and start making a difference in your community.

Become a member today!

Our members make a visible difference by serving as community leaders using their experience and energy to create positive, lasting change in our area. Become a powerful and effective voice on issues that make a real difference to you.

Working together, we can make our electoral system better!

When you join, you can participate in on committees, get advance information about events, receive important action alerts, and more. You will be eligible to vote on which areas our Leagues should focus on and what position we should take on the issues. You will also be eligible to serve in leadership roles, be our delegate at the state and national League conventions, and in other positions critical to our mission.

How much does it cost?

Membership is very affordable at just $60.00 per year, and your support allows us to advance our mission to help every citizen utilize his or her right to vote.

How do I join?

Contact Janice Walker at (620-617-4568) or email (janicew1949@gmail.com) for more information about the league and to join!

Who is eligible to become a member?

Membership in the League of Women Voters is open to all persons (men and women, citizens and noncitizens) of at least 16 years of age. Associate non-voting membership is open to those under 16 years of age.

Why should I join?

• Become more knowledgeable. You will gain knowledge and experience through the study and discussion of timely and important topics.
• Contribute to your community. Through participation in League projects, you will contribute valuable service to the community.
• Broaden your skills. You will discover new interests, develop new skills and learn about crucial issues in your community.
• Make friends and contacts. As you meet others in League who share your interests, you will make professional contacts and develop lasting friendships.

How much time will I be expected to give?

That’s up to you! Some members choose to support the League with their annual dues only. Your membership alone gives the League the political influence needed to build a voice for citizens and a force for change.

However, most choose to attend monthly programs, join a committee or a study group, or attend community forums and government meetings. 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, or listening to a panel of experts at a meeting or just reading about them in one of our publications.

What do I get?

Three memberships in one. When you join a local League you automatically become a member of the state and national Leagues. That’s three League memberships for one annual dues amount.

National benefits. Add your voice to a powerful force of members from all 50 states, Washington, D.C., the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Hong Kong.

State communications. Receive state legislative updates, action alerts, and our weekly e-blast, “VOTER Notes.”

Local involvement. The local League offers you opportunities to study issues and develop position statements, advocate on those issues, register voters, attend and observe government in action, convene candidate forums, and become a more active member of your community. You will receive the LWV of Great Bend newsletter, “Voter” which is usually published 10 times each year.