League of Women Voters of the United States Board of Directors
Board Meeting
Sunday, January 29, 2012
Washington, DC
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Board Present: |
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Elisabeth MacNamara |
Patricia Donath |
Marcia Merrins |
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Judy Duffy |
Peggy Hawkins Hill |
Marlene O’Brien |
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Judy Davis |
Mary Klenz |
Norman Turrill |
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Susan Morris Wilson |
Janis McMillen |
Elaine Wiant |
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Dianne Wheatley-Giliotti |
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Staff Members Present: |
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Nancy Tate |
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Zaida Arguedas |
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Greg Leatherwood |
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MacNamara called the meeting to order at 11:00 A.M.
Big Picture Discussion:
The Board continued to discuss various issues to be considered in the upcoming budget.
They also discussed ways to better promote the Leadership Fund. This is the source of support for the Membership and Leadership Development efforts, but we are not getting many financial contributions from League members.
The Board discussed the domain name LWVUS.org with a recommendation that LWVUS staff pursue arbitration to recover the domain name. It was agreed that funds should be spent to cover the $1300 arbitration fee. Norman Turrill volunteered to help with ICANN.
Merrins moved that the LWVUS Board embrace and adopt the focused “Power the Vote 2012” initiative already underway and prioritize the agreed upon plan components before considering new opportunities or requests. Passed.
Jeanette Senecal has prepared a handout on “Power the Vote 2012” that outlines activities for local and state Leagues as well as for the LWVUS/EF.
MacNamara adjourned the meeting at 12:00 noon.
Submitted by Susan Morris Wilson, Secretary/Treasurer