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How does the League Work?
Non-partisan at all governmental levels
The League of Women Voters is a non-partisan organization
and, as such, does not endorse any candidate for public office. The
League functions on three levels, national, state and local.
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Study
On each level issues are chosen for study.
After study of an issue by its members, the League (national, state
or local) seeks consensus concerning the issue. Once consensus is achieved,
the League is said to have a position on the issue. The League uses
its positions for advocacy. The League at the appropriate level may
lobby or otherwise support the League's position when the issue comes
before the appropriate governmental body for consideration. Frequently,
the League will lobby Congress or State Legislators to get one of our
positions before the legislative body so that legislation may be written
or revised. For example, The League of Women Voters of the United States
has had a position on Campaign Finance Reform since 1974 and lobbied
for the last changes proposed in Congress.
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Position
A national position of the League may
be acted upon at the national, state, or local level if the position
may be appropriately applied. A state position of the state League
may be acted upon at the state or local level. A local position may
only be acted upon at the local level.
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Action
Members are encouraged to be politically
active by writing, calling, and talking to elected officials at all
three levels. The League encourages members to be active via a
"Call to Action". Local and state leagues, as well as, individual
members write or call officials in support of the League position.
An official spokesperson for the League frequently speaks in support
of League positions to the appropriate governing body. The League also
writes letters in support of League positions.
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Citizen Education
In addition to the advocacy, based on positions, the League
at all three levels is involved in citizen education. For the purposes
of citizen education, the League has a Citizen Education Fund. Citizen
education is a very important activity for the League, especially
during elections. The League sponsors candidate forums and frequently
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Organizational Structure
- Any member of the League of Women Voters may be
active in a committee or committees.
- Many members choose to devote their time to Voter
Service (Education) events such as candidate forums and
questionnaires.
- All members are invited to attend board meetings
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The League is governed by a board of directors,
elected by the members.
Additional members of the board are the secretary, treasurer, and a
minimum of three additional board members. Some members serve
in off-board positions.
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Board of Directors
President :
Diane Davis
Vice
President: Whitney Vanderwerff
Vice President: Rebecca Klase
Secretary:Jennifer Schaal
Treasurer:
Emily Herman
Directors: Gay Cheney, Robin Lane, Barbara Walker, Ellen Olson,
Kristine Kaiser, Sara White
Off Board:
Publications and web: Marlene Pratto
Publicity: Tamara McLendon
(revised January 1, 2008)
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