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League of Women Voters of the Helena Area
The League of Women Voters of the Helena Area (LWVHA) is a non-profit, non-partisan political organization that neither supports nor opposes candidates or political parties at any level of government. We work on vital issues of concern to members and the public. We have been active in the Helena Area since 1952. The League has three levels: national, state and local. We are a local league affiliated with the League of Women Voters of Montana (LWVMT) and the League of Women Voters of the U.S. (LWVUS).
We are fully committed to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in principle and practice. (Read the complete DEI statement of the LWV.)
PUBLIC AND MEMBER-ONLY EVENTS
Visit the Calendar for the League's events that are open to the public. For Members-Only content that includes a calendar of events and meetings for League members, log into your account. If you need to create an account, click on Register above, and follow the prompts. You will first be in pending status. As soon as your account is activated, you can log in and access the Members-Only page.
WHAT WE DO
The League at all levels encourages informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues and influences public policy through education and advocacy. We carry out our mission by registering voters, sponsoring candidate forums and advocating in favor or against issues of local interest to the members and the public.
In addition, we:
- Present non-partisan information covering all sides of issues.
- Study issues and developing positions by member consensus.
- Take action based on positions.
- Facilitate informational public meetings.
- Help with voter registration and encouraging voter turnout.
- Make democracy work by promoting participation on boards and councils and interest in running for public office.
WHO WE ARE
2024-26 Helena Area LWV Board
- President: Sharon Haugen
- Vice President: Cherri Jones
- Treasurer: Connie Griffith
- Secretary: Denise Pengeroth
- Board: Ann Gilkey – at large
- Board: Mary "Mickey" Harlow – at large
- Board: Mary Johnson – at large
- Board: Wendy Wheeler – Membership Committee Chair
- Board: Patti Borneman – Communications Committee Chair and The Voter Editor
- Board: Rebecca Johnson – Voter Services Committee Chair
JOIN US!
You can make a difference in public policies that affect your life and the lives of others. Your annual dues of $50 will automatically make you a member of the League at the local, state, and national levels. Spouses are an additional $25. Students are free and scholarships are available to others. Visit Join the League to learn how to become a member. You can join and pay your dues online via Paypal or send a check to the Helena League. At our Donate page, you can make a tax-deductible donation to the LWV Education Fund (501c3) or a non-tax deductible donation to the Action and Advocacy fund (501c4).
OUR POSITIONS
The League of Women Voters has formal Positions on issues that have gone through in-depth study, approved by a consensus of League members at our annual business meetings. National issues are addressed in National League Positions, state issues are addressed in State League Positions, and local issues are addressed in Local League Positions.
These Helena Area League Positions have been developed over time and like all League positions, must be kept updated and approved by local League members to remain as formal Positions.
Helena Area League Positions will be presented for re-approval by LWVHA members at the Annual Membership Meeting in April 2024.
Download the LWV of the Helena Area Positions.
CONTACT US
LWV of the Helena Area
P.O. Box 6534
Helena, MT 59604
lwv.helena [at] gmail.com
Bylaws of the League of Women Voters of the Helena Area (updated in April 2023)
