Board Meetings
The Board meets the first Wednesday of the month at 7 pm. Meetings are open to all members. Currently meetings are held virtually via Zoom. Members may email the League for the link. Board meetings are not open to the general public.
Originally scheduled for January 16th.
Join the discussion! The Voting Systems Approval Process Study will examine the process used by the state Board of Elections to approve voting systems, to ensure that voting machines meet the League’s SARAT criteria (“secure, accurate, recountable, accessible and transparent”).
The League of Women Voters takes positions on issues at the national, state and local level after completing a study process and then striving to reach a consensus. If enough leagues reach consensus, a position can be added at the NY State level and we can then advocate for this issue.
Everyone is welcome to review the study materials, but only LWV members may participate in the consensus discussion.
Discussion Leader: Bob Stromberg
Location: Register in advance using Zoom for this meeting:
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Join us for the second of four online group reading and discussions of the book Flourishing in an Age of Climate Change, by William Throop. No need to have attended the first session!
Rich in stories and highly accessible, Flourishing in an Age of Climate Change is a hopeful, practical resource for readers passionate about creating a world where we can thrive, and where flourishing is widespread. Led by the book’s author, William Throop, the discussion series will explore the skills we need to successfully navigate the distinctive environmental, social, and economic challenges of the twenty-first century. Read more about the program and register in advance at tinyurl.com/Climate-Change-Discussion.
This program is sponsored by the Leagues of Women Voters of Albany, Schenectady and Saratoga Counties and the Albany Public Library.
Available online at no charge from Cornell University Press.
Please email the League of Women Voters of Albany County (subject “Environment: Throop”) with any questions. LWV of Albany County event listing
Get involved with candidate events by becoming a timer, question vetter, zoom host, event organizer, tech assistant, or YouTube manager. Get an overview of candidate forums and the various volunteer roles that make these events successful.
To register, please email the LWVSC.
We invite you to join us for our upcoming monthly Book Club gatherings on the second
Thursday of each month at 1:30 pm. Everyone is welcome to join our discussions, even if you have not read or finished reading the book.
Book: 21 Lessons for the 21st Century by Yuval Noah Harari
Discussion leader: Joanna
Location: Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library, 475 Moe Rd, Clifton Park, NY 12065
Everyone is welcome to join us for spirited conversation.
Learn to moderate a Candidate Event for the League. This training will give an overview of candidate events and how to successfully facilitate candidate forums for local, state, and school board elections. Laura Bierman, retired Executive Director of the League of Women Voters of NY State, will lead the training.
To register, please email the LWVSC.
Join us at the Skidmore College Wyckoff Center in Case Center or via the webinar online for an eye-opening event discussing the impact of plastic pollution on our health. Discover the latest research and findings on how plastic waste is affecting our bodies and the environment. Learn about sustainable solutions and how you can make a difference in combating this global issue. Don’t miss this opportunity to educate yourself and others on the importance of reducing plastic pollution for a healthier future!
Presenter: Dr. Kim Cameron, A former research scientist for Cornell University and the SUNY Environmental Science and Forestry. An outspoken advocate and speaker for Beyond Plastics.
Please direct questions to the LWVSC.
Location: This is an in-person and online webinar event. If you prefer to attend the online webinar, you can register in advance here. If you wish to attend in person, register in advance here. In-person seating is limited to 50. If plans change, please cancel your spot to make room for others to attend.
If driving to the event, please allow ample time to park and make your way to Case Center.
Co-sponsor: Skidmore College
Join us for the third of four online group reading and discussions of the book Flourishing in an Age of Climate Change, by William Throop. No need to have attended the earlier sessions!
Rich in stories and highly accessible, Flourishing in an Age of Climate Change is a hopeful, practical resource for readers passionate about creating a world where we can thrive, and where flourishing is widespread. Led by the book’s author, William Throop, the discussion series will explore the skills we need to successfully navigate the distinctive environmental, social, and economic challenges of the twenty-first century. Read more about the program and register in advance at tinyurl.com/Climate-Change-Discussion.
This program is sponsored by the Leagues of Women Voters of Albany, Schenectady and Saratoga Counties and the Albany Public Library.
Available online at no charge from Cornell University Press.
Please email the League of Women Voters of Albany County (subject “Environment: Throop”) with any questions. LWV of Albany County event listing
The League of Women Voters of NYS calls on all members to join us for Advocacy Day at the NYS Capitol on May 6th, 2025. This is a crucial opportunity for us to engage directly with our representatives and advocate for the Legislative Agenda we have collectively approved, ensuring our voices are heard and our priorities are addressed.
Join us for the fourth and last online group reading and discussion of the book Flourishing in an Age of Climate Change, by William Throop. No need to jave joined the earlier sessions!
Rich in stories and highly accessible, Flourishing in an Age of Climate Change is a hopeful, practical resource for readers passionate about creating a world where we can thrive, and where flourishing is widespread. Led by the book’s author, William Throop, the discussion series will explore the skills we need to successfully navigate the distinctive environmental, social, and economic challenges of the twenty-first century. Read more about the program and register in advance at tinyurl.com/Climate-Change-Discussion.
This program is sponsored by the Leagues of Women Voters of Albany, Schenectady and Saratoga Counties and the Albany Public Library.
Available online at no charge from Cornell University Press.
Please email the League of Women Voters of Albany County (subject “Environment: Throop”) with any questions. LWV of Albany County event listing
Board Meetings
The Board meets the first Wednesday of the month at 7 pm. Meetings are open to all members. Currently meetings are held virtually via Zoom. Members may email the LWVSC for the link. Board meetings are not open to the general public.
We invite you to join us for our upcoming monthly Book Club gatherings on the second Thursday of each month at 1:30 pm. Everyone is welcome to join our discussions, even if you have not read or finished reading the book.
Book : The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma by Bessel van der Kolk
Discussion leader:
Location: The Great Room at The Grove, 233 Lake Avenue in Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Everyone is welcome to join us for spirited conversation.
May 15, 2025 7-8:30 PM
Topic and location TBA- details will be added once confirmed.
Save the Date- Local School Board Elections
Details will be added to our Candidates and Elections pages as they become available.
On June 18th, from 5:00-8:00 PM at The Hideaway, the League of Women Voters of Saratoga County will hold our Annual Meeting. The event will include a buffet dinner.
Please save the date and look for details on registering to attend. Your participation is important.
Each May or June, local leagues across the country hold their Annual Meetings to approve a program of action for the coming year, elect officers and directors, and adopt a budget. We also elect three non-board members to the nominating committee, appoint a person to examine the treasurer’s financial statements, celebrate accomplishments, and conduct other business as needed.
The League of Women Voters of New York's bi-annual convention is going to be in Albany this year. Hold the dates and plan to carpool down with other members for workshops, plenaries, and social gatherings.
Primary Election- polls open 6:00am - 9:00pm
Early Voting: June 14th - June 22nd. Hours vary by county.
Information will be posted on our Candidates and Elections pages as it becomes available.
General election- November 4, 2025.
General Election- polls open 6:00am - 9:00pm
Early Voting: Oct 25- Nov 2. Hours vary by county.
Information will be posted on our Candidates and Elections pages as it becomes available.
New Date: March 27.
The Federal Judiciary Study will focus on the Federal Judiciary, including the Supreme Court. The purpose is “to develop an LWV position on the Federal Judiciary as an essential component of US democracy,” including judicial accountability, transparency, independence, and ethics.
Link to Study Materials
Discussion Leader: Darnell Rohrbaugh
Location: Register in advance using zoom link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/0TiR3AYuTr-P64SL5CR6Xw
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
An educational event covering all of New York State. Open to the public.
Preregister Here
Join us to better understand your municipality’s functions and how this level of government most directly affects you. Learn how to find out what is going on in your town or city, as well as how to become engaged and potentially affect positive change.
Speakers include Patricia Sibilia, League of Women Voters of Albany County, Patricia Strach, Rockefeller College of Public Affairs and Policy, and Paul Wolf, New York Coalition for Open Government. Please feel free to share this flyer with others. Registration is required.
Join us for a four-session online group reading and discussion of the book Flourishing in an Age of Climate Change, by William Throop.
Rich in stories and highly accessible, Flourishing in an Age of Climate Change is a hopeful, practical resource for readers passionate about creating a world where we can thrive, and where flourishing is widespread. Led by the book’s author, William Throop, the discussion series will explore the skills we need to successfully navigate the distinctive environmental, social, and economic challenges of the twenty-first century. Read more about the program and register in advance at tinyurl.com/Climate-Change-Discussion.
This program is sponsored by the Leagues of Women Voters of Albany, Schenectady and Saratoga Counties and the Albany Public Library.
Available online at no charge from Cornell University Press.
Please email the League of Women Voters of Albany County (subject “Environment: Throop”) with any questions. LWV of Albany County Event Listing
We invite you to join us for our upcoming monthly Book Club gatherings on the second
Thursday of each month at 1:30 pm. Everyone is welcome to join our discussions, even if you have not read or finished reading the book.
Book: The Sisterhood: The Secret History of Women at the CIA by Liza Mundy
Discussion leader:
Location: Online via Zoom. Please contact Francine Rodger at lwvsaratoga@aol.com to receive your invitation and a link to join the Zoom discussions.
Everyone is welcome to join us for spirited conversation.
#AccelerateAction
Let's gather at The Parting Glass to honor our work on the passage of the NY Equal Rights Amendment on International Women's Day. This event is open to League members as well as supporters who care about women's rights. So, bring a friend.
Upon arrival, get your name tag, find a table, and place your order for any food or beverages you want to purchase. We will provide a few platters of snacks to hold us over until our food arrives. Hang out with new members, supporters, and longtime league friends. Let's come together to honor our achievements, connect with like-minded individuals, and be part of our supportive community. Mark your calendars and amplify the power of women!
Reserve your spot at the link below.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1230561786429?aff=oddtdtcreator
Please join us for an International Women's Day Gathering, "Concerns and Collage." All are invited, whether you were involved in the fight for Prop 1, are new to the League, or just want to know more about what the Coalition is about.
The purpose is to get to know one another and talk about areas of concern regarding women's rights and actions we might take (like the SAVE Act). We'll also have an optional fun collage activity! AND we've scheduled it so you can head on over to the League's Winter Gathering at the Parting Glass, starting immediately afterwards (link).
Board Meetings
The Board meets the first Wednesday of the month at 7 pm. Meetings are open to all members. Currently meetings are held virtually via Zoom. Members may email president@lwvsaratoga.org for the link. Board meetings are not open to the general public.
Join the discussion! The Ranked Choice Voting Study will include alternatives to party primaries for state, congressional and local offices.
In preparation, please review the study materials provided by LWVNYS:
2023-2025 LWVNYS Study: Ranked Choice Voting & Nonpartisan Primaries
The League of Women Voters takes positions on issues at the national, state and local level after completing a study process and then striving to reach a consensus. If enough leagues reach consensus, a position can be added at the NY State level and we can then advocate for this issue.
Everyone is welcome to review the study materials, but only LWV members may participate in the consensus discussion.
Discussion Leader: Bob Stromberg
Location: Register in advance using Zoom for this meeting:
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
We invite you to join us for our upcoming monthly Book Club gatherings on the second
Thursday of each month at 1:30 pm. Everyone is welcome to join our discussions, even if you have not read or finished reading the book.
Book: The Kingdom, the Power, and the Glory: American Evangelicals in an Age of Extremism by Tim Alberta
Discussion leader:
Location: Online via Zoom. Please contact Francine Rodger at lwvsaratoga@aol.com to receive your invitation and a link to join the Zoom discussions.
Everyone is welcome to join us for spirited conversation.
Board Meetings
The Board meets the first Wednesday of the month at 7 pm. Meetings are open to all members. Currently meetings are held virtually via Zoom. Members may email president@lwvsaratoga.org for the link. Board meetings are not open to the general public.
Join the NYS State League's state topic specialists for a virtual event about the 2025 NYS legislative session. This program will take a look at how the New York State League adopts and takes action on issues and sets legislative priorities. We will also introduce the various state topic specialists, how members can get engaged in their work, and what the expected hot topics are for the 2025 legislative session.
Register today with this Zoom link.
Legislative Priorities: Help us identify the top three issues we want LWVNYS to act on during the 2025 Legislative Session and for what reasons we should advocate for them. We can choose from: Election Law, Healthcare, Judicial Issues, Criminal Justice Reform, Natural Resources, State Finances and Education, Equality of Opportunity, Domestic Violence/Human Trafficking, Rural Issues, Good Government Reform or some other issue not listed. Click here for highlights of the key issues that LWV NYS acted on in the 2024 Legislative Session.
Program Planning: In preparation for the 2025 LWVNYS Convention, local leagues participate in Program Planning. This is the process in which local leagues are asked for feedback on if they continue to support existing positions, want to delete, or update positions, initiate studies for new positions, or adopt concurrences with other League positions. At the NY State League of Women Voters convention June 20-22, Delegates will consider the recommendations and vote on additions, deletions, and changes to our existing positions. This is vital grassroots input because our positions are what we use to advocate for issues that are important to us. Members should begin by reviewing our state positions in LWV NY Impact on Issues 2024 (PDF).
Starting on page 4 of the PDF there is a Summary of Policy Positions. This is a good place to start and then if you want more details, there is a table of contents to find the full position with many details and history. If there are new positions we would like to consider, this is the time to make suggestions for new studies which may lead to having a new position. We can also consider if we want to concur with existing positions of other Leagues. Concurrence means that we agree with the position another League has already reached after considering the study they conducted on the issue. We don’t have to undertake the study ourselves; we agree with their conclusions and concur.
The involvement of Local Leagues and members in the program planning process is what makes us a grassroots organization. We encourage all League members to participate in this forum! Questions to president@lwvsaratoga.org
Discussion Leader = Lori Dawson
Location: on Zoom
You are invited to a Zoom meeting.
When: Jan 30, 2025 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/zBWbqPbKQTyNRmKFpYKf6w
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Early Voting starts January 18th
For a sample ballot, polling locations and additional information, please go to the Saratoga County Board of Elections website.
Happy and healthy New Year to you and your family. LWV Greenwich (CT) has many important programs scheduled for 2025. Our first program of the year is "Tariffs, Taxes and the Trump Economy" on Wednesday, January 22nd at 5:30pm via Zoom with Larry Kantor, former Head of Research for Barclays Capital and former Economist at the Federal Reserve Bank in Washington, DC (click HERE for Mr. Kantor's bio).
As the new administration assumes power in Washington, how will their economic policies unfold? What impact will they have on inflation, the markets, trade, deficits, and the US dollar? Join us as we welcome our special guest, Larry Kantor, who will discuss what economic changes we can expect over the coming years from the proposed new policies on tariffs, trade, taxation, cost-cutting, immigration, and more. You many submit questions with your registration and questions will also be taken during the presentation.
A Zoom link will be sent to all registrants the morning of January 22nd.
We look forward to an interesting and informative discussion.
🌟 Event Details: 10:00 a.m.: Gather on the park-facing steps of Crandall Public Library.
March Route: A short loop around the block, demonstrating unity and purpose.
Post-March Program (location to be announced): Inspiring speakers and live music to energize the movement.
🪧 What to Bring: Your passion, your voice, and your signs!
🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️🌈 Inclusive and Trans-Friendly: This march is a space of inclusivity, celebrating and uplifting all women, including trans women, nonbinary individuals, and anyone who identifies with the spirit of the movement. Together, we strive for equality and justice for all.
Let’s come together as a community to amplify our message for change and celebrate the power of collective action. All are welcome.
Sponsors: This event is organized by the Glens Falls Queen Team, and is dedicated to longtime activist Enid Mastrianni.
FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO REGISTER:
https://action.womensmarch.com/events/glens-falls-is-marching-forward
This event is not sponsored by the League of Women Voters but information is provided as it may interest our membership and community.
Dr. King Celebration Weekend 2025
Friday - January 17th through Monday - January 20th
The League of Women Voters will be there. Join in, get involved.
Come volunteer! Volunteers are needed to support events on Friday evening and during the day on Monday.
Email K718malta@hotmail.com to help.
Come and take part! Strengthen our community, enjoy these events all over the city.
FULL SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Four days of events, all free and open to the public.
Come build and strengthen our beloved community.
We invite you to join us for our upcoming monthly Book Club gatherings on the second
Thursday of each month at 1:30 pm. Everyone is welcome to join our discussions, even if you have not read or finished reading the book.
Book: Prequel: An American Fight Against Fascism by Rachel Maddow
Discussion leader:
Location: Online via Zoom. Please contact Francine Rodger at lwvsaratoga@aol.com to receive your invitation and a link to join the Zoom discussions.
Everyone is welcome to join us for spirited conversation.
Board Meetings
The Board meets the first Wednesday of the month at 7 pm. (This January meeting will be held the second Wednesday due to holiday.) Meetings are open to all members. Currently meetings are held virtually via Zoom. Members may email president@lwvsaratoga.org for the link. Board meetings are not open to the general public.
We invite you to join us for our upcoming monthly Book Club gatherings on the second
Thursday of each month at 1:30 pm. Everyone is welcome to join our discussions, even if you have not read or finished reading the book.
Book: Up Home: One Girl's Journey by Ruth J. Simmons
Discussion leader:
Location: The Ripe Tomato, 2721 State Route 9, Malta, NY 12020
RSVP: Please RSVP in advance to Francine Rodger at lwvsaratoga@aol.com
Everyone is welcome to join us for spirited conversation.
For residents of the City of Saratoga Springs residents, to help decide how to allocate a portion of the city's 2025 Budget ($100,000), Please go to
Saratoga Springs Participatory BudgetingInstructions at the link. If you have any questions, please contact Samantha Clemmey at samantha.clemmey@saratoga-springs.org.
Join fellow LWV Saratoga Members and other interested community members to applaud our volunteer efforts and consider our next steps at the local level.
Refreshments will be provided.
We will identify Issues on which we can make an impact, how we might advocate and address them, and the allies with whom we can collaborate.
We will discuss how we can continue and expand Civics Education for everyone.
We will re-examine our Get Out the Vote efforts and brainstorm ideas to make an impact in the upcoming local elections.
So we can plan refreshments, please RSVP at: president@lwvsaratoga.org
We invite you to join us for our upcoming monthly Book Club gatherings on the second
Thursday of each month at 1:30 pm. Everyone is welcome to join our discussions, even if you have not read or finished reading the book.
Book: The Shadow Docket: How the Supreme Court Uses Stealth Rulings to Amass Power and Undermine the Republic by Stephen Vladeck
Discussion leader: MaryAnn
Location: Online via Zoom. Please contact Francine Rodger at lwvsaratoga@aol.com to receive your invitation and a link to join the Zoom discussions.
Everyone is welcome to join us for spirited conversation.
Board Meetings
The Board meets the first Wednesday of the month at 7 pm. Meetings are open to all members. Currently meetings are held virtually via Zoom. Members may email president@lwvsaratoga.org for the link. Board meetings are not open to the general public.
Election Day is Tuesday, November 5, 2024 from 6 am to 9 pm.
Use the Voter Lookup of the New York State Board of Elections to find your polling place to vote.
March for approval of Prop 1, the NY Equal Rights Amendment.
Meet at the Spirit of Life Statue in Congress Park.
Hear from famous feminists Shirley Chisholm and Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
Then March Downtown!
We’re still marching!
Make your voices heard!
Supporters might also want to canvass for the NY ERA, starting earlier in the day at 10 AM, ending by noon, and leaving an hour to grab lunch before gathering for the March. (details).
New Yorkers for Equal Rights and the NYCLU Capital Region are sponsoring a door-to-door canvass event in Saratoga Springs.
Never canvassed before? Fear not! Canvassing is always done in groups. An Organizer will be there to guide and support you. Meet up at the Saratoga Springs Public Library at 10 a.m.
Sign up here.
The canvassing will finish up by 12 noon, which leaves an hour to grab lunch before joining the National Women’s March in support of the NY ERA, which will start at the Spirit of Life Statue in Congress Park.
Note: This event is not sponsored by the League of Women Voters, but we include it in our calendar because we believe it will be of interest to our members.
We’re back at the Saratoga Springs Farmers’ Market through the fall. If you're a new League member, this is a wonderful way to familiarize yourself with the League and meet other members.
We’ll be sharing voter and League information and registering voters!
Where: Saratoga Farmers’ Market- (winter market location), Wilton Mall (Food Court entrance), 3065 NY-50, Saratoga Springs NY
Saturday- 9:30-1:30 (winter market hours)
November 2
Contact: Janice Burns, Donna Dardaris or Mary Lou Classen directly or use our contact form to volunteer to register voters.
Virtual event - Online on Zoom
The League of Women Voters of Saratoga County will hold a live-stream Candidate Event for the Office of NY State Senator for District 44 on Wed., Oct. 30th at 7:30 PM. There is one seat for a two-year term.
Both candidates on the ballot, James Tedisco and Minita Sanghvi, have agreed to participate. The public can register to watch via this link.
This event provides a unique opportunity for the public to ask both candidates about issues that concern them. The public is invited to submit questions via email to lwvscquestions@gmail.com. Write "Senate 44" in the Subject line. The submission deadline for questions is Monday, Oct. 28. Questions should be addressed to both candidates and contain no personal attacks.
A recording will be posted on the League's website the following day at LWVSaratoga.org/videos.
October 26 - November 3, 2024
Early voting for the general election will be Saturday, October 26 - Sunday, November 3 this year.
Voting Hours and Locations:
