Radio: “Making Democracy Work”
The League’s radio show on current issues airs 9:30 a.m. each Monday on KSMU, 91.1 FM. Community leaders, elected officials and other newsmakers are interviewed by League members in this partnership with the National Public Radio local affiliate.

Voter Service
The League conducts voter registration drives and publishes Voters Guides to candidates and issues. Our “Informed Voter” series of candidate and issue forums is presented periodically through a partnership with the Springfield-Greene County Library.

Legislative Action
The original grassroots citizen network,the League works to influence policy through advocacy. The 900 state and local Leagues – comprising a vast grassroots lobby corps—can be mobilized when necessary to lobby on national issues. The Missouri League sends member experts to Jefferson City throughout the legislative session, to advocate for our positions among state lawmakers. In Southwest Missouri, the League is active with city and county government, lobbying on critical issues of concern.

Observer Corps
League members attend governmental meetings to learn what their government is doing and to monitor whether those meetings are conducted in an open and transparent way. Experience has shown the importance of the League being present to watch—and to take action when necessary. The League has been a champion of government transparency since our founding in 1920. It is one of our core principles and a vital part of our mission. Our efforts in this area reinforce our reputation of fairness, nonpartisanship and trust.

League study, 2008-09
Each year at annual meeting, League members determine selected governmental issues to study and then to take action. In 2008-09, the League will study this issue:

—Law enforcement needs: How do Springfield and Greene County law enforcement officers work together? How will the new crime lab operate? Who makes up the prison population in Greene County?

A study committee will thoroughly research the issue, narrowing the topic, interviewing officials, compiling information. Committee members will present their findings to League members at unit meetings and/or a general meeting. Members will consider a series of consensus questions then, after discussion, members will determine the League’s position on law enforcement. This position can then be advocated in city and county government.

Other opportunities to become involved
The League needs talented people like you. Network with other League members and learn more about our organization by joining one of these committees:

Development/ fund raising
Membership recruitment and retention
Public relations
Newsletter/Website