I’m writing to share a summary of our League’s Annual Meeting, held last Saturday, May 6th. Twelve members attended the meeting. Current board members were acknowledged for their service. Special appreciation was given to Julia Ross for her voter service work and Anne Hartwick for maintaining our website, producing our newsletter and virtual programming, and her skills with VOTE411 technology.  Julia and Anne are stepping off the board. We will miss them both!

Committee reports shared at the meeting reveal a League in motion with increasing reach and visibility on social media platforms. A review of our past year’s activities was inspiring. Please view the PowerPoint Presentation for details and memorable images!

Here are the highlights of the business meeting:

The Proposed Budget for FY 2023-24 was approved by unanimous vote.  The Recommended Slate of Nominees for board positions was also unanimously approved -   please join me in welcoming Dwight Watson, Lynn Binnie, and Kelly Davis to the League board!  And, FY 2023-24 Local Programming Topics were selected and prioritized by rank voting.  

Women’s Rights (6)
Local Hispanic Community (6)
Voter Suppression (5)
Civic Engagement with Youth Focus (3)
Media Impact on Elections and Misinformation (3)
Gun Safety (2)
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) (2)
Climate Change (1)
School Issues (0)
Fair Courts Wisconsin (0)

I look forward to working with the new board to design relevant and meaningful programs, events, and activities for voters in our service areas.

Ellen Penwell
President
LWV-Whitewater Area