LWVNCA MAY 4, 2024 ANNUAL CONVENTION
INFORMATION AND DOCUMENTS FOR APPROVAL AT MEETING
IMPORTANT MESSAGE: Since there was not a quorum at May 4 Convention, approval of documents was accomplished by electronic votes. Contact tmarzotto [at] towson.edu (LWVNCA Secretary Toni Marzotto) for Minutes of Convention.
Welcome to the 2024 LWVNCA Annual Convention page. On this page you will find pertinent documents for the 2024 Annual Convention in-person meeting. The Annual Convention Workbook will be posted here when it is finished. In the meantime, you can peruse these documents to view what you will be voting on (some can be downloaded and printed out).
2024 LWVNCA Annual Convention Workbook is now posted.
Click HERE to view or download the PDF
IMPORTANT NOTE: If you have not registered to be present at the Annual Convention on May 4, 2024 at Maggiano's Little Italy restaurant on Wisconsin Avenue, Please CLICK THE CALENDAR PAGE where the links for signing up as a delegate or observer are posted. There will be limited "pay-at-the-door" so be sure to download the Registration Flyer, print out and send to Treasurer Carol Bursik with your check. Deadline is April 25.
We look forward to seeing you on May 4 at Maggiano's. If you have questions, please contact President joycestarks [at] aol.com (Joyce Starks) or Secretary tmarzotto [at] towson.edu (Toni Marzotto).
The following documents will be approved at the May 4, 2024 Annual Convention. They will also be in the 2024 Convention Workbook--to be posted here later.
Items listed below, in order on page--scroll down the page to view or click on link.
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Proposed Order of Business
(In Person at Maggiano’s Little Italy Restaurant – Wisconsin Ave., DC)
Proposed Order of Business Updated for 2024
Call to Order Joyce Starks, LWVNCA President
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10:00 – 10:45 AM |
Buffet Breakfast |
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10:45 – 11:00 |
Welcome & Introductions |
Joyce Starks, President |
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11:00 – 11:45 |
Speaker -Ayo Atterberry, LWVUS Culture Officer Speaking about ~
“League Transformation 2024 and Beyond”
Q & A
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11:45 – 12:45 PM |
Business Meeting
Roll Call of Member Leagues ……………………………….
Credentials Report ………………………………………………
Adoption of Order of Business …………………………….
Adoption of Convention Rules……………………………..
Minutes of 2023 Convention,-previously approved
by the LWVNCA Board …………………………………………
Appointment of a Reading Committee for the 2024
Convention Minutes………………….………………….........
Treasurer’s Report …………………………………………………
Presentation, Discussion & Approval of Proposed
FY2024 – FY 2025 LWVNCA Budget…………….……
Nominating Committee Report ……………………………..
Election of Officers & Directors for 2024-2026, and
Nominating Committee for 2024-25.
President’s Report …………………………………………………
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Toni Marzotto, Secretary
Carol Bursik & Kathy Matusiak
President Joyce Starks
Geraldine Whitley, Parliamentarian
Toni Marzotto, Secretary
President Joyce Starks
Carol Bursik, Treasurer
Kathy Matusiak, Budget Chair
Diane Hibino, Nominating Committee
President Joyce Starks
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12:45 – 1:00pm |
New Business
Directions to the Board
Announcements
Adjournment
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President Joyce Starks
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Page 3 of Workbook
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Delegate Apportionment
| League |
2024 Members
(2023 Members)
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Delegates
Allowed
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| LWV of the District of Columbia | (189)251 | 5 |
| LWV of Maryland | 1 | |
| LWV of Frederick County | (78) 68 | 3 |
| LWV of Howard County | (106)105 | 4 |
| LWV of Montgomery County | (433)362 | 6 |
| LWV of Prince Georges County | (35) 55 | 3 |
| LWV of Virginia | 1 | |
| LWV of Arlington and Alexandria City | (227)237 | 5 |
| LWV of Fairfax Area | (367)336 | 6 |
| LWV of Falls Church | (64) 60 | 3 |
| LWV of Loudoun County | (49) 46 | 3 |
| LWV of Prince William-Fauquier Area | (74) 71 | 3 |
| Total Member League Delegates Allowed | 43 |
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Proposed Rules of Convention
1. Proceedings will be guided by the current edition of Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised, unless the LWVNCA bylaws prescribe otherwise.(Article X)
2. Voting privileges are limited to delegates from member Leagues (local and state) in good standing and LWVNCA Board members. (Article VII, Section 2)
a. “Each delegate representing a local or state League shall be entitled to vote only if that League has met its per member payment responsibilities.
b. The LWVNCA board may make an exception in the case of proven hardship.”
c. To conform to this bylaw, representatives from Leagues not paid in full will not have the privilege of the floor, the right to vote, or the right to make motions. PMP will be accepted any time before the opening plenary session to enable Leagues to have delegates with full voting privilege.
a. Use the raise your hand icon to vote and the secretary/president when acknowledge all votes have been counted.
b. After you vote please lower the raise hand icon.
B. The following proposed rules are subject to approval by a majority vote of the Convention. Delegates may elect to amend these proposals or introduce others.
1. Floor privileges
a. All League members shall have the right to speak.
b. At in-person meetings, a member wishing to address the Convention shall stand (as they are able). (Zoom meetings: Members will use the Zoom “raise hand feature” to request recognition. The chair will do her best to recognize people in order.) When recognized by the chair, a member shall state her/his name and member-League affiliation.
c. Discussion will be limited to two minutes per speaker unless otherwise specified.
2. Motions. Only delegates and LWVNCA Board members can make motions. All motions of substance shall be delivered to the Secretary [Zoom: entered in the Chat Box]. At in person meetings, motion forms are available at the registration table.
3. Zoom: When you are not speaking or casting a voice vote, please mute your phone or computer.
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Pages 7-8 of Convention Workbook
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Proposed LWVNCA Budget for 2024-25 with Report from the Committee
Report from the 20224 Budget Committee
LWVNCA Proposed Budget for FY2024-2025
CLICK HERE for PDF of Proposed Budget to download and print out
Pages 13 & 14 in 2024 Convention Workbook
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2024 Nominating Committee Report
With Slate of Officers, Directors & Nominating Committee
LWVNCA 2024 Nominating Committee Report
The Nominating Committee presents the following slate of the nominees for LWVNCA Officers, Directors and Nominating Committee to be elected at the May 4, 2024 Annual Convention.
For 2024-2026 Term:
OFFICERS
Vice President Dr. Gail Clark (LWVPGC)
Erni Bridges (LWVFA)
Anne Laroche (LWVDC)
OFFICERS
Secretary ~ Antonette (Toni) Marzotto (LWVMC)
Nancy Bliss, member (LWVMC)
Diane Hibino, member (LWVMC)
Respectfully submitted,
LWVNCA 2024 Nominating Committee
Diane Hibino
Sherry Zachry
Toni Marzotto
Erni Bridges
REMARKS: We are recommending that Toni Marzotto be elected to fill the last year of the vacant Secretary’s term that ends 2025, and potentially be elected to a new full term (2025-2027) in at the 2025 Convention (in accordance with the bylaws that state the secretary is to be elected in an odd-numbered year). We nominate Dr. Gail Clark for Vice President to fill a two-year term (2024-26) starting July 1, 2024, in order to reinstate the schedule for electing the Vice President as specified in the bylaws,(i.e. elect Vice President for two years in an even-numbered year). We have asked Treasurer Carol Bursik to serve one more year as we navigate the new membership process instituted by LWVUS. Also, we recommend that Kathy Matusiak be appointed as a Director on the 2024-25 board to fill Dr. Gail’s director slot.
/2024 Nominating Committee
Pages 15 & 16 in Convention Workbook
Click HERE for PDF of Nominating Committee Report
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FOR REFERENCE:
LWVNCA BYLAWS as Amended May 2, 2021
2024 ANNUAL CONVENTION WORKBOOK