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League of Women Voters Hilton Head

Making Democracy Work in Hilton Head and Bluffton

Our diverse, active members reach out to voters.
League officers Williams, Kinne-Shulman, Law, Montgomery

The League: empowering Lowcountry citizens since 1983

Outgoing officers congratulate newly elected 2019-20 leaders Trish Felton-Montgomery, President (far right), and Joan Kinne-Shulman, Vice President/Programs (center left). 
Ahmad Ward, keynote speaker at the League's December luncheon

We believe in the power of women to create a more perfect democracy.

Ahmad Ward, Mitchelville Project's Executive Director, echoes Sojourner Truth in championing women's activism at the League's December luncheon. 
One of a series of nonpartisan candidate forums sponsored by LWVHHI-BA

League-sponsored candidate forums help inform voters

Just one of a series of League-sponsored candidate forums to inform and energize voters during the 2018-19 election season. 
League members promote VOTE411 at community events

The League promotes VOTE411 at community events.

Go to VOTE411.org, your one-stop hub for voting, election and non-partisan candidate/ballot information.  

VOTE411.org
School Funding Panel 2018

School funding is everyone's business!

A panel of experts in South Carolina school funding issues address the League.

Education
March for Lives 2018

Community partnerships and support

Leaguers join community organizations to advocate for sensible gun legislation. 
League Holiday Luncheon 2017

Real vs. Fake News: How Can You Tell?

League luncheons and socials inform, inspire, and energize members and guests. 
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South Carolina redistricting reform

The League's Redistricting Subcommittee advocates for a South Carolina Redistricting Commission with criteria that protects the interests of all citizens and does not allow protection of incumbents or parties. 

Redistricting Reform
Campbell Chapel Conversations on Race

Community conversations about race relations

"Creating the Beloved Community," one in the League's series of community conversations about race relations, voter rights, and voter access.
Voter Registration spring 2018

Voter registration: an ongoing League priority

Increasing voter participation means registering tomorrow's voters at local high schools, colleges, and community events. 

Voting
Leaguers join community ML King parades

The League: a visible presence at community events

LWVHHI-BA members celebrate the life and legacy of ML King at community parades. 

Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Area

Empowering Voters. Defending Democracy. 

The League is proud to be nonpartisan, neither supporting nor opposing candidates or political parties at any level of government, but always working on vital issues of concern to members and the public.

We envision a democracy where every person has the desire, the right, the knowledge, and the confidence to participate. We believe in the power of women to create a more perfect democracy. 

An Important Step for the South Carolina ERA

Equal Means Equal Ten Areas

Submitted by Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Area in December 2019.

Action Alerts

Bipartisan Effort to pass ERA Legislation in South Carolina.
December 11 Joint Press Conference, 11 a..m., SC State House

  

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Census 2020: Everything You Need to Know

Census 2020

Submitted by Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Area in November 2019.

Event Date: 
Jan 15 2020 - 9:30am
Event location: 

Hilton Head Island Community Library

Our guest speaker for our January 15th LWV General Meeting will be Ernest White who will present a program on “Everything you need to know about the US 2020 Census".  A Q & A will follow his presentation.

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LWV Centennial Celebration

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Submitted by Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Area in November 2019.

Event Date: 
Feb 10 2020 - 5:00pm
Event location: 

Gordon Mann Hall, All Saints Episcopal Church

Get ready to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the League of Women Voters! Members and community leaders will gather for bountiful hors d'oeurves, wine, special greetings, and a pictorial review of our local and national League's history.

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Back by popular demand : "Equal Means Equal" Documentary on January 9, 2020

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Submitted by Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Area in November 2019.

Event Date: 
Jan 9 2020 - 3:00pm
Event location: 

Bluffton Public Library

Back by popular demand, the League of Women Voters of Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Area will sponsor another viewing of the award-winning documentary film “Equal Means Equal.” Learn how you can support the passage of the Equal Rights Amendment.

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Join the LWVHHI-BA Centennial Circle of Giving

On the occasion of the League of Women Voters 100th anniversary, please consider joining our local League's Centennial Circle of donors by contributing $100 or more in 2019-2020. Funds will be used locally to advance our mission of empowering voters and defending democracy.

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VOTE411.org Reaches 4400+ Area Voters

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Submitted by Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Area in November 2018.

News

This was the first election season that the League of Women Voters of Hilton Head Island/Bluffton Area offered Vote411.org to the voting public.

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Lighthouse Newsletters

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View this page for a full archive of our most recent Lighthouse newsletters.

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