The League of Women Voters was organized nationally in 1920, after all women were given the vote for the purpose of registering voters, studying issues of importance to the electorate and educating both its own members and, through them, the community as a whole. The League also collects and distributes non-partisan election information on candidates and issues. In December, a social meeting is held instead of an issue-oriented one. There are no general meetings in July and August.
All meetings welcome visitors and newcomers.
Members receive a monthly newsletter, The Essentials , from the local League, and quarterly, issue-oriented magazines from the state and national Leagues. In addition, members receive the non-partisan election information published by the New Orleans League, and other pamphlets and brochures useful for contacting government offices and officials.