I had the honor of speaking at the League of Women Voters of Greater Lafayette 95th Anniversary Celebration on September 22nd.

Here is a copy of my speech:

On February 8th, 2014 I sent out my first tweet:

@baielala: Good morning all. Need a good profile picture. On the way. Anyone else going to this Legislative Breakfast at MCL this morning? #greaterlala

Over the previous year, I was becoming more active and engaged publicly in our local political landscape. Through some friends and members of the League, I heard about the local League of Women Voters Annual Legislative Breakfast held at MCL Cafeteria. I attended so I could live tweet the event, meet other local, committed political people, ask questions and hear the positions from our representation in the Indiana Congress.

This amazing event was my first direct taste of the Greater Lafayette League of Women Voters. I have always been impressed with the League’s presence at a variety of public gatherings; from our Farmers Markets, to our Mosey Down Main Streets, to educational events held at our Public libraries and community centers, among a myriad of other activities. As we all have learned, if there is a congregation of politicos in Greater Lafayette, there is no doubt that some League Members are also in attendance.

And it’s exactly this breadth of membership, this devotion to political engagement and enlightenment, that drew me into becoming an official, due-paying member. Joining the League gives me an opportunity to give back to the same group of hardworking individuals whose mission couldn’t be any more simple and clear: making democracy work.

Look around you today, as we celebrate 95 years of the League’s existence: be proud to know that you stand among others who, like yourself, are contributing to the success of the League’s lofty and straightforward goal.