Do You Strut Your Stuff?

One hallmark of successful Leagues is visibility. Time after time, we have seen that this often the key to success and growth.

Our program is our product; it’s what we offer our members. It’s what attracts others to join…and it’s what we do for our communities.

People are busy, and countless other organizations, worthy causes and leisure activities are competing for their time and attention! That is why packaging and marketing "The League" effectively is so important.

By Eleanor Revelle (LWVIL and LWVUS Climate Change Task Force Member)

Many of you are seasoned League leaders and probably know everything there is to know about running the business part of your annual meeting. When I was a new president, I found a script for the annual meeting which proved to be so helpful. To save you time and worry I've included a sample script below.

Some of you may be leaving the presidency and I hope you will continue to use your hard learned skills and talents to benefit this remarkable organization.

Some of you will be transitioning from member to leader. In some ways leadership is like swimming-- there are a few who are 'naturals' and a few who struggle to be able to do it at all, but the vast majority with a little training, thought, encouragement and experience, can make a reasonable go at it.