At our old board/new board gathering in June, members talked about their histories with the League. Some were dues-paying members for many years before getting actively involved. Some participated in occasional short-term projects. Others quickly jumped into leadership roles. All agreed that League involvement has enhanced their lives. It provides a way to have an impact on causes they care about, and this is a time when they want to do
something that makes a difference. They also value the opportunities to interact with, and learn from, other engaged members.
Whether you have a few hours or several days a month to contribute,
your involvement can help the LWVE fulfill its mission to empower and educate voters and to defend democracy. Key current needs are described below, along with some tips on interests and skills that could be helpful. Reach out to our
LWVE co-presidents or the contacts listed below for more information or to sign up.
Event planning
A key goal of the LWVE is voter education, and we aim to offer monthly educational programs. These may feature members of local, state, or national government bodies, experts on relevant topics, or LWVE committees sharing what they’ve learned through community studies.
- Do you want to help generate ideas for events?
- Can you help find speakers or venues or work on logistics?
- Would you like to help events run smoothly by assisting with check-in, setting up box lunches, or creating publicity?
The LWVE provides information for our members and others in our community through many channels. We also archive information on past projects and events.
Our long-time treasurer, Mary Kelly, will be stepping down after guiding us through the transition to being a 501c3 organization and the adoption of a new National LWV membership process. The treasurer also handles LWVE banking, participates on thebudget planning committee, and prepares reports. We are looking for a new treasurer–and an interested person to work alongside Mary this year.