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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. 

Chapter General Meeting

Census 2020

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

Event Date: 
Jan 8 2019 - 10:00am
Event location: 

TBD

Our guest speaker for our January 8th LWV 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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GOOD NEWS about the ERA!

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

Action Alerts

The positive outcome in the Virginia November 5 elections could be pivotal for the passage of the Equal Rights Amendment. In addition, two very important bipartisan bills are being brought before the Senate and the House which will expedite implementation of the 27th amendment once the 38th state has ratified.

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An Evening with the League

Centennial banner

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

Event Date: 
Nov 19 2019 - 5:00pm
Event location: 

Home of Connie and Jerry Voight

Join Centennial Circle members for wine and hors d'oeuvres as we anticipate LWV's 100th anniversary in 2020 and envision our future. A special guest will make a special appearance!

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Legislative Redistricting & Gerrymandering Forum

Nov. 13 Redistricting Forum, 10 am, Bluffton Library

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

Event Date: 
Nov 13 2019 - 10:00am
Event location: 

Bluffton Public Library

An Independent Redistricting Commission must happen this year, 2019-2020. Learn nonpartisan strategies, techniques, and actions we can use to work to create equitable and fair voting districts.

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December 6 Annual Holiday Luncheon

2019 League Holiday Luncheon, Dec. 6, Belfair

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

Event Date: 
Dec 6 2019 - 11:30am
Event location: 

The Oaks Dining Room at Belfair

Celebrate the season and the League's commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) with special guest Charmaine Clowney, DEI coordinator for the League of Women Voters of South Carolina.

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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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