The Annual Board Retreat is typically the first board meeting following the Annual Membership Meeting and is usually held in May or June.

The goals of he Annual Board Retreat are to:

• Approve the minutes of the minutes of the Annual Membership Meeting  
• Appoint committee members and emeritus board members
• Plan the LWV ABC program and activities calendar
• Orientate new board members
• Review and update LWV ABC materials, including the handbook and job descriptions
• To encourage the entire membership to be involved in planning and program development.