Why should you join?
Joining LWV Detroit is a great way to get involved in your community and play an active role in our democracy. LWV members make a visible difference by serving as community leaders using their experience to create positive, lasting change not only in Detroit, Hamtramck, and Highland Park but across the State of Michigan and throughout the nation.
Through participation in League projects you will do the following:
- Contribute valuable service to your 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 the League who share your interests.
Detroit League Membership Dues
Membership with LWVDetroit starts July 1 of each year. Annual dues for LWV of Detroit 2022-2023:
- Individual Membership (join or renew) ⏤ $60
- Adding 2nd Membership for someone in same household (join or renew) ⏤ $30
- Household Membership for 2 members in same household (join/renew at the same time) ⏤ $90
- Students ⏤ $0
Free LWV Membership for Students! LWV has permanently waived membership dues for students.* Go to Join or Renew by Mail (below) and follow the instructions to complete the OFFLINE MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION.
*The League recognizes a student as someone at least 16 years of age and registered at an accredited high school or college and enrolled in at least one one-credit course.
Join or Renew with Credit Card
To join or renew with LWV Detroit using a credit card: Tap the ONLINE MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION button and follow the prompts to complete. Note: $2.00 additional convenience fee for this transaction.
Membership
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To join LWV Detroit or to renew your membership using a credit card, please do the following:
- Choose the type of membership (individual, household, or adding 2nd member within same household).
- Complete the membership form with personal info.
- Please note, when paying by credit card, there is a $2.00 convenience fee for an online transaction.
To join LWV Detroit or to renew your membership by writing a check, please do the following:
- Return to the Membership Page.
- Scroll down to Join or Renew by Mail.
- Tap the OFFLINE MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION link.
- Follow the instructions.
Membership fees are waived for students, so please use the Offline Membership Application.
If you have questions about joining the Detroit League, contact Cheryl Bukoff, Membership Coordinator at lwvdetroit@gmail.com, or call the Detroit League office at 313-288-9590.
Join or Renew by Mail
To join or renew by mail, print out the OFFLINE MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION below and follow the instructions to complete it.
OFFLINE MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION
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What do I get with my membership?
Your Detroit League membership adds your voice to a powerful force of League members from all 50 states, Washington DC, the Virgin Islands, and Hong Kong.
Your LWVD membership automatically makes you a member of LWV of Michigan (LWVMI) and LWV of United States (LWVUS).
With membership, you will also receive an email copy of the Detroit League’s bi-monthly newsletter LWV Detroiter as well as the LWV state bulletin League Links and Action Alerts from the National League.
How Membership Dues are distributed
Annual membership dues support the national LWV office (LWVUS) in Washington, DC, the State LWV office (LWVMI) in Lansing, MI, and local LWV Detroit activities, which serve all of Detroit, Hamtramck, and Highland Park. For more information on LWV Detroit activities, check out our online calendar.
Be involved. Be educated. Be engaged.
The best way to learn more about the League is to attend one of our monthly membership meetings, meet the Board, and get to know our charter members. See our online calendar for meeting dates and times, as well as other LWV Detroit-sponsored events.
For more information on our League, contact Cheryl Bukoff, Membership Chair at lwvdetroit@gmail.com or call the Detroit League office at 313-288-9590.