Convention 2014 in Dallas TX

Nominations for National Board - Deadline September 30!
The Nominating Committee does not actually nominate people. You, the members, do that! And we are actively seeking recommendations now for LWVUS National Board for 2014-2016. So if you know someone you think would be a good national leader, please nominate them and help us build another great LWVUS Board!

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    League of Women Voters Name and Logo Guidelines

    The League of Women Voters’ logo, like our name, is our identity. It conveys the full collective power of the LWV mission to the public, our members and supporters. It says that we are 140,000 members and supporters strong. While each League is unique in its local activities and grassroots efforts, as a unified group, all Leagues contribute to our core mission - encouraging informed and active participation in government, increasing understanding of major public policy issues, and influencing public policy through education and advocacy.

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    About the Agriculture Update and Committee

    Scope:

    The Agriculture Update will focus narrowly on: 1) current technology issues in agriculture including genetically modified organisms (GMOs), herbicides, pesticides, agriculture water pollution, aquifer depletion, antibiotics in livestock, and accurate food labeling; and 2) current agriculture finance issues including consolidation in agriculture industries, crop subsidies and the federal agricultural regulatory process.

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    Management Team Model

    Management Team Model (four or more persons)

    The Management Team has four or more persons doing the work as listed under the Traditional Presidency.  Leagues that use this model often have the rest of the board follow the traditional model: one or more vice-presidents, a secretary and treasurer, or secretary/treasurer, and a pre-determined number of elected and appointed directors.

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    Climate Change: Carbon Rule Regulations Letter to the Editor Template

    On September, 20 the Environmental Protection Agency announced the updated regulations on carbon pollution for new power plants. Use this letter to the editor template to bring attention to this life-saving measure that will protect our children, our nation and the world from the devastating effects of climate change.

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    Fundraising Triumphs: Highlighting the LWV of Concord-Carlisle (MA)

    Fundraising can be a challenge for a non-profit, grassroots organization like the League. In order to support their important projects, local Leagues have gotten creative with their revenue generating ideas and the results are often impressive. This fundraising success highlight is the League of Women Voters of Concord-Carlisle, MA.

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    Direct Marketing Schedule FY 2013-2014

    When planning your own League's fundraising, please consult the LWVUS/EF Direct Marketing Schedule. The LWVUS Development Office is pleased to share with you the FY 2013-14 LWVUS/Education Fund Direct Marketing schedule for direct mail and telemarketing. Download the schedule below to share with your Development chairs to assist planning for your League's fundraising activities.

    Questions should be directed to Rose Simmons, rsimmons@lwv.org.

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