Our Committees are where the real work gets done at LWV-CDC:

Volunteering for a LWV committee is a great way to become familiar with how the League operates and to learn about its involvement in local, state, and national issues. Participation will expand your knowledge of all levels of government, and further develop your communication, leadership, and project management skills.  Joining a Committee offers the opportunity for personal growth, and networking, but most of all, it allows an individual to make a difference in the community and have fun doing it.

There are four types of committees that you can join: 

• Education manages the components of our annual program dedicated to educating the general public. For example, Civic Education, International Relations Study Group, and Voter Service teams.

• Advocacy keeps abreast of specific issues and advocate for positions based on League consensus and policies. For example, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion; Know your Community Units; and Legislative Advocacy.

• Administrative organizes and sustains our League. For example, Budget, Bylaws, Communications/Marketing, Development, Event Management, Membership, Nominating and Program Planning.

• Countywide Committees work on projects, studies and events that impact Delaware County. For example, Criminal Justice, Environment, Public Health, and Regional Adolescent Sleep Needs Coalition.

Contact Committee Leads and Board Members directly below to be put in touch with any of our team leaders.

Education Committees

Civic Education - The Civic Education Committee provides opportunities for League members and the public to gain practical knowledge about how government functions on a local, state and national level. The Civic Education Committee intersects with societal issues to enable citizens to practice the civic and advocacy skills to be effective participants in the political processes of our democracy. Recently the Civic Education Committee produced the Delaware County Voter Handbook and has conducted a series of workshops focusing on criminal justice and the needed reforms to strengthen our democracy. Civic Education Committee Contact: ralfgraves [at] comcast.net (Ralf Graves) - Chair

International Relations Study Group - Our study group has been active for years studying different countries. We subscribe to the briefing book "Great Decisions" put out by the Foreign Policy Institute. Each of the short but very informative eight chapters deals with a world issue and how America should handle it. Each chapter has a short accompanying video. We discuss the topics and answer a couple of questions. Each group member is encouraged to supplement the topics with their own research or experience, our discussions are stimulating. International Relations/Great Decisions Study Group Contact: jchazbun6 [at] gmail.com (Joan Hazbun) 

Voter Services - Voter Services is the core mission of the League of Women Voters.The major objective of the Voter Services Committee is to carry out the League’s prime purpose to make democracy work. Committee members help organize voter registration events, conduct candidate forums, distribute voter information and resources. The VoterServices Committee also keeps up-to-date the online voter guide and Vote 411. Voter Services Committee Contacts: maritagreen6 [at] gmail.com (Marita Green) and  joanna_nealon [at] yahoo.com (Joanna Nealon) Co-Chairs; Voter Registration Co-Chairs zzpixel [at] yahoo.com (Marilyn Gilroy), kathyknight7 [at] gmail.com (Kathy Knight) and kmpeterso [at] hotmail.com (Kathleen Peterson); and LWV PA Liaison - joanna_nealon [at] yahoo.com (Joanna Nealon). 

Advocacy Committees

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) - The purpose of the DEI Committee is to lead our League on the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion transformational journey, to incorporate the commitment of LWVUS and LWVPA into our local League mission, and to attract and build diverse membership. The DEI Committee provides outreach to community organizations to embrace the diversity of our League. DEI Committee Contact(s) & Co-Chairs: swhmdi53bwa [at] outlook.com (Barbara Amstutz) ; amosakowski [at] gmail.com (Anne Mosakowski) and cyungmann [at] gmail.com (Cathy Yungmann)  

Know Your Community Units - The  purpose of this committee is to develop local municipal units within the League. They would meet quarterly or as needed to learn to focus on the needs, concerns and activities within the community. The committee would begin with meeting with township officials to learn how local government works (scope of responsibility), keep up to date their list of elected officials, information for CDC website about their community, update information, for our community website link, promote League activities that relate to your community, such as “How to Run for Office” and recycling issues. Know Your Community Committee Contact: olivia.thorne [at] verizon.net (Olivia Thorne) 

Legislative Advocacy - The purpose of the Legislative Advocacy Committee is to work with individual lawmakers, lawmaking bodies and partners to gain support for a League position, initiative, issue or a specific legislation in Harrisburg. It involves speaking out on behalf of an issue, conducting various kinds of public events, getting coverage in the media, building public awareness and better understanding among the League and the public. This Committee works to establish personal relationships with legislators to gain credibility and serve as a resource with lawmakers and with the community at large. Legislative Advocacy Committee Contact: jodinemayberry [at] comcast.net (Jodine Mayberry ) Chair.

Administrative 

Budget - The Budget Committee reviews the budget requests from our committees and develops a financial plan for each fiscal year. The Committee meets at the beginning of the calendar year to develop the budget for the fiscal year starting in July. Our fiscal year is July - June.  Budget Committee Contact: denyse.mccurdy [at] gmail.com (Denny McCurdy) - Chair.

Bylaws - The Bylaws Committee reviews and updates the bylaws in preparation of approval at the Annual Meeting.  At the Annual Meeting the members vote to approve changes to the Bylaws. Bylaws Committee Contact: joanna_nealon [at] yahoo.com (Joanna Nealon) - Chair.

Communication/Marketing - The Communication/Marketing Committee spreads the word about the League news and events, both to members, partners and the public. Committee members assist with LWV branded social media posts, website updates, video, print media and email communications. This committee works with our League Board and committee chairs to compile the Annual Report. Communication/Marketing Committee Contact: cyungmann [at] gmail.com (Cathy Yungmann) - Chair and CDC Vice President.

Development - The Development Committee works to raise funds for the LWV-CDC operating budget beyond membership dues. The committee identifies potential donors, engages in outreach, and implements fundraising campaigns and events. Bequests and Memorial gifts made by League members and community supporters are appreciated and helps our League to enhance the communities we serve. NOTE: Contributions, bequests and memorial gifts made to the Voter Education Fund are tax deductible to the extent the law allows. Development Committee Contact(s): gloria_rabinowitz [at] verizon.net (Gloria Rabinowitz)  and aerml [at] verizon.net (Rose Marie Lord) - Co-Chairs.

Event Management - The Event Management Committee plans the topics, speakers and programs for the year (September - December) and  (January -June). This Committee provides the development, implementation and follow-up for the League program calendar. It involves identifying the topic and speakers to address priority issues. It also involves coordinating the logistics for both Zoom and in person events. Typically programming includes Hot Topic Discussions, New Member Programs, Environmental Programs, Delaware County Council Luncheon and a Christmas Brunch. Event Management Committee Contact: amosakowski [at] gmail.com (Anne Mosakowski), Chair and LWVCDC President.

Membership - The Membership Committee works to attract new members and keep existing members engaged in League activities. Membership works with other League Committees to ensure members at all levels of interest can participate in the democratic process. The committee maintains the national database for use by LWVPA and LWVUS for billing CDC and notification of members about state and national issues. The Membership Committee “Get Involved” programs for new members to acquaint new members to League opportunities.Membership Committee Contact(s):  olivia.thorne [at] verizon.net (Olivia Thorne) - Chair; denyse.mccurdy [at] gmail.com (Denny McCurdy) - CDC Treasurer and Carol Tierney - Database Maintenance.

Nominating - The Nominating Committee works to identify potential candidates for current or upcoming vacancies and to work diligently to secure and attract top talent for leadership positions within the League. Nominating Committee Chair jchazbun6 [at] gmail.com (Joan Hazbun); member anvox [at] aol.com (Viola Crawford )and gloria_rabinowitz [at] verizon.net (Gloria Rabinowitz) LWV CDC Board Liaison.

Program Planning - The Program Plan Committee is the heart and soul of the League and serves as the basis from  which we educate and advocate. Local programs are adopted annually, State and national programs are reviewed prior to their respective conventions. The program review process is used to introduce and reinforce what the League has done, as well as spark interest in new issues that may be ripe for League study. It is also an opportunity to build institutional memory and reinforce our one voice advocacy. Program Plan Committee Contact:  amosakowski [at] gmail.com (Anne Mosakowski), Chair and LWVCDC President.

Countywide Committees

Criminal Justice - The Criminal Justice Committee is Countywide. Committee will concentrate on various aspects of our criminal justice system, the Delaware County system and specifically the George H. Hill Correctional Facility. The Committee will make suggestions and recommendations to Delaware County officials on ways to improve criminal justice which support the League of Women Voters criminal justice positions. Contact: alicia.g [at] alumni.upenn.edu (Alicia Granor), Chair.

Environmental - The Environmental Committee is Countywide and studies topics and advocates on the basis of the state and national Leagues’ public policy positions on natural resources/environmental topics. Those positions speak about air, land, and water resources, dealing with such subjects as coal, hazardous waste management, land-use and growth management, solid waste management, transportation, pipelines and climate change. The Committee engages with a variety of environmental advocacy groups at the state and local level. 

Created and maintains the Delaware County Enviornmental Clearinghouse envirodelco.org .

Environmental Committee Contacts: butlercarol [at] verizon.net (Carol Butler), Chair; rlwinters [at] comcast.net (Roberta Winters) - LWV Radnor Township Liaison and jodinemayberry [at] comcast.net (Jodine Mayberry) - LWV Central Delaware County (CDC) Liaison. 

Health - The Health Committee is County-wide and supports improvements in public health services and access to physical and mental health care for all residents in our area with particular attention to supporting the strategic plans, initiatives and programs of the newly formed Delaware County Health Department.  Reviews national, state and local league studies and positions regarding healthcare delivery and recommends advocacy and education actions that advance these positions in support of basic healthcare for all residents. Health Committee members: nancy.sharts-hopko [at] villanova.edu (Nancy Hopko), Chair and LWVCDC Liaison; and libigey50 [at] comcast.net (Kathy Wright), LWV Radnor Township Liaison.

Regional Adolescent Sleep Needs Coalition (RASNC) is Countywide and dedicated to raising awareness of the nationally identified public health concern of chronic adolescent sleep deprivation and advocating for the accompanying nationally universally recommended medical solutions, including the establishment of healthy school hours. Our Coalition is part of the National Start School Later movement and the Coalition website is startschoollater.net/pa---southeastern.html . RASNC Contact(s):  amosakowski [at] gmail.com (Anne Mosakowski) - Co-chair LWV Central Delaware County (CDC) Board President and CDC Board Liaison; and rlwinters [at] comcast.net (Roberta Winters) - LWV Radnor Township.