Obviously, Meir never met any of you who work so hard to convey the message that democracy isn't a spectator sport. Voters more citizens are getting that message. All of you certainly understand, that democracy can't run on cruise control - there's simply too much at stake to sit on your hands and sit out an election or the political process. For eight decades, the League of Women Voters has been tirelessly working for citizens - to increase understanding of policy issues and to encourage participation in our democracy.
Anniversaries are time for both celebration and reflection.
As we celebrate tonight, we must also reflect on where the next 80 years of advocacy will take us. I see a future of continued partnerships. And of course, I see a future of continued partnerships to encourage more people to let their voice be heard through their vote. As we're all aware, for the better part of our nation's history courageous women struggled and suffered for the right to vote.for the right to be heard.for the right to be counted. Less than 30 percent of all 18 to 25 year-old registered voters participated in the last election.