LWV-L/DC members have many opportunities to volunteer time and energy as well as educate themselves on issues in the communities, state, nation and world. Here's a sampling of our active committees.

• Hot Topics! 
  Organizes monthly programs on issues with knowledgeable speakers from the state and community.
  Chair: Denise Pettengill [pettengilldenise [at] gmail.com, 785-331-9276]
   

• Voter Services
  Organizes our many voter registration and education activities.
  Co-chairs: Martha Silks [marthajsilks [at] gmail.com], Charlie Crabtree [785-312-2468]; and Sonja Czarnecki [sonja.czarnecki [at] gmail.com]

• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI)
  Chair: Tracy Matthews [tracymatthews [at] kw.com], 785-727-8342]
  
  
• Climate Change Committee
  Recently initiated, this group's purpose is to develop a position paper and action plan for LWVL-DC based on the LWVUS Climate Change Position and toolkit. Other considerations are the City of Lawrence Ordinance 9744, establishing a goal of 100 percent clean, renewable energy by 2035, and recommendations made by the City of Lawrence Sustainability Advisory Board. Another resource is Climate Action KC.
  This committee is seeking members and plans to meet virtually on a monthly basis.
  Co-chairs: Kay Johnson [kayj1116 [at] gmail.com] and Ma’Ko’Quah Jones, both of whom are members of the Sustainability Advisory Board.
  
  
• Scholarship Committee
  Responsible for working with accredited high schools in Douglas County to offer a scholarship for high school students who demonstrate an interest in political science and government through their scholastic record and extra-curricular activities. Committee members read through applications and decide on the recipient each year.
  
  Chair: Emily Riner
   
• Bylaws and 501(c)(3)
  Formed in 2020 to investigate forming a 501(c)(3) so that donations can be tax deductible, the committee has authored bylaws revisions to conform with federal requirements for this designation.
  Members: Marcie Francisco, Boog Highberger, Emily Riner, Marjorie Cole, Debra Duncan, Ruth Lichtwardt, Gina Spade, and Marlene Merrill
   
• Nominating Committee
  Researches and proposes a slate of officers and directors according to requirements of the League's Bylaws and presents the slate to the membership for a vote at the annual meeting in April each year.
  Co-chairs: Jan Roth and Marilyn Hall; members: Ellen Paulsen, Denise Pettengill and Sharon Brown