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Council & Convention

Information on the League of Women Voters biennial national Convention and Council.

The 2024 National Convention will take place June 27 through June 30 in Washington, DC, and online. Registration is closed, and attendees can find all relevant information on the Convention website.

2024 LWV Convention Website

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Guidance
First Call: 2025 Council

2025 Council will be held from June 26 to June 29, 2025, at the National Conference Center in Leesburg, VA.

LWV Board President Dr. Deborah Ann Turner and fellow League members at the 2022 Convention
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2024 – 2026 LWVUS Board of Directors and Nominating Committee Nominations

Nominations for LWVUS Board of Directors and Nominating Committee were open from August 23, 2023, through October 27, 2023.

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Convention 2024: How to Apply For a Caucus

LWVUS has reserved a limited number of meeting rooms at the Washington Hilton for local and state Leagues to sponsor caucuses or workshops during the 2024 Convention. In the spirit of our hybrid Convention we are also holding space in the days leading up to Convention for virtual caucuses or workshops.

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2024 Convention Wares Market Application

LWVUS provides a designated area at Convention for a limited number of tables for Leagues wishing to exhibit and/or sell their wares to Convention attendees.  In the spirit of our hybrid Convention Leagues will also have the choice of submitting information to a virtual Wares Market.

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Convention/Council Photography, Recording, and Social Media Policy
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Hardship Designation Request for Convention 2024

Leagues that are unable to fulfill their financial obligation and wish to vote at Convention 2024 may file a hardship claim with the LWVUS Board.

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LWVUS Convention 2024: Process to Propose Bylaws Amendments

One of the many important business items at the national convention is the review and possible amendment of the LWVUS Bylaws. Below is the process that Leagues should use to propose an amendment. All proposed amendments are reviewed by the Bylaws Committee. 

The submission deadline was February 26.

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2024 – 2026 LWVUS Board & Nominating Committee Slate

These individuals have been nominated to the LWVUS Board of Directors and LWVUS Nominating Committee for 2024 – 2026.

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Leaders Guide to LWVUS Program Planning 2024 – 2026

This guidance includes a timeline, background, and additional resources for League leaders on LWVUS program planning for 2024-2026.

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2024 - 2026 Program Planning Instructions

Leagues are encouraged to participate in Program Planning, our grassroots process for choosing the League Program for 2024-2026!

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First Call: 2024 National Convention
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LWVUS Programs, Resolutions, Legislative Priorities

An overview of the definitions and process for League program, resolutions, and legislative priorities. 

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LWVUS Program Planning Glossary

Glossary of terms that are unique to Program Planning, the grassroots process for choosing League program.

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Growing Your League Tree

Instructions for the Grow Your League Tree activity from 2023 Council.

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Dr. Turner's 2023 Council Remarks

Remarks from LWVUS board president Dr. Deborah Ann Turner during LWV's 2023 Council in Las Vegas, NV.

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