Officers & Board of Directors
At the September 2024 LWVRI Board meeting, there was a unanimous vote to adopt the Leadership Model as the State Board's basic structure for the coming year. The goal of this new format is to share leadership and to bolster local leagues by involving them more directly in statewide policy.
Using the Leadership Model, there will be the following teams 2024 – 2025:
Spokesperson / Conveners: Sandy Johnson, Christine Martone, Christine Stenning. In coordination with the local league presidents, this team sets the agenda, presides at meetings, identifies issues, and speaks for the league. Sandy Johnson will continue to act as the ‘Face of the League’ and a link to the US League. Local presidents will act under her direction as well as work to get the League message out.
Administration: Rosemary Forbes Woodside, Treasurer; Trish Sylvester, Secretary; Susan Escherich, Editor, The Voter. This team manages league funds, develops a budget, oversees dues procedure, keeps minutes and records, edits The Voter.
Voter Services: Jane Koster, Local League Chairs. This team works in conjunction with local leagues on voter registration.
Membership Coordination: Lois Waller, Donnie McGee, MALS and local league membership chairs. This team works with local leagues on sharing information, recruiting and training new members.
Advocacy Coordinators: Mary Chace, Donnie McGee, Sandy Johnson. This team works with the advocacy chairs/teams to inform members of current issues, prepare for State House hearings, and undertake targeted advocacy campaigns.
Development Coordinators: Gene Thompson Grove, Marylen McKenna. This team directs the League’s development activities, including grants, annual fundraiser, philanthropy, and formulates, implements and evaluates a comprehensive fundraising strategy.
Webmaster and Communications
Liaison to National League
Nomination Committee: Mary Chace, Christine Stenning, Trish Sylvester
Providence President: Liz Head
Newport County Director: Maureen Mooney
Providence Director: Rita Caraccia
South County Director: Marylyn McKenna
