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Thursday Event - LWVUS Convention 2022
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 22 Jun '22

22 Jun '22

It's LWVUS Convention time, again! The Thursday evening "Women Power Democracy Panel" event is open to everyone, including those not registered for Convention and non-members, and will be streamed on Facebook from 8pm - 9pm. You do not need a Facebook account to view the event, just visit the webpage at https://www.facebook.com/events/1326106187798575 . Synopsis: Since the 2020 election, we have seen new barriers to voting and continued attacks on our democracy - and women are continuing to lead the fight to protect voting rights through advocacy, litigation, and organizing. This panel discussion will feature key partners of the League who are working towards the four pillars of Women Power Democracy: build more trust in our elections, grow our electorate with equity, create fairness for voter access, and ensure community districting truly reflects our population. The conversation will discuss the challenges of anti-voter laws, the continued mis- and disinformation, as well as the solutions for reaching voters and ensuring impacted communities are prepared to make their voices heard at the polls in 2022. Speakers: Noelle Damico, Director of Social Justice, The Workers Circle Nicole Melaku, Executive Director, National Partnership for New Americans Christian Nunes, President, National Organization for Women Allison Riggs, Director, LWVUS Board (moderator) -Jonathan

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Final Reminder & Updated Agenda: LWV-WV Council Meeting - May 21 at 10AM
by Julie Archer 20 May '22

20 May '22

Dear LWV-WV Members, This is a final reminder that State Council 2022 will be held tomorrow Saturday, May 21, from 10 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. via Zoom. Councils are held in the interim years between Conventions primarily for the adoption of a budget for the coming fiscal year. Per our bylaws, the Council shall be composed of the presidents of the local Leagues or an alternate in the event a president is unable to attend, two delegates chosen by each local League, one delegate from each MAL Unit, and the state board. League members are welcome to join us. We will also have a special guest speaker, Renate Pore, Chair of the WV Suffragist Memorial Committee. The Zoom link and updated agenda are below. You can find items related to the agenda here [1]. Look forward to seeing you tomorrow! Julie LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF WEST VIRGINIA May 21, 2022, 10:00 AM State Council & Board Meeting by Video Conference https://us06web.zoom.us/j/8106186796?pwd=V2FhZktOZWxwV3QvalRKTzRqcXBiZz09 Dial: 1 (646) 558-8656 OR 1 (301) 715-8592 - Meeting ID: 810 618 6796 - Passcode: 546014 Board: Julie Archer & Effie Kallas, Co-Presidents; Nancy Ulrich, 1st Vice President; Judy Ball, 2nd Vice President; Teresa Koon, Treasurer; Carline Shaw, Secretary; Directors: Betty Barrett, Nyoka Baker Chapman, Vicki Conner, Jonathan Rosenbaum, Shirley Rosenbaum Agenda 10:00 a.m. Call to Order/Agenda Changes/Additions - Effie Kallas 10:05 a.m. Board Minutes - March 19/Decisions by Email - Carline Shaw 10:10 a.m. Treasurer's Report - Teresa Koon 10:15 a.m. State Council 2022 * Roll Call of Local Leagues - Teresa Koon * Discussion & Passage of the Budget for 2022-23 - Teresa Koon 10:45 a.m. Guest Speaker & Discussion - Renate Pore, WV Women's Suffragists Memorial 11:15 a.m. Break (5 minutes) 11:20 a.m. Announcements/New & Unfinished Business Announcements/Upcoming Events * May 22 - LWV Morgantown-Monongalia Co. Annual Meeting - 12:30-1PM Check-In * 1 PM - Guest Speaker, Dr. Lisa Tetrault, Carnegie-Mellon University - "When Women Won the Right to Vote: An American Fiction" (see newsletter link below for details) * https://mailchi.mp/7a69ab7f5442/spring-2021-member-newsletter-16087551 * June 4 - Caring for Creation Together: A WV Interfaith Climate Conference * Registration link: https://tinyurl.com/wvaclimate LWVWV has been asked to co-sponsor (see flier and co-sponsorship options) * June 18 - Poor People's Campaign - Moral March on Washington * https://www.poorpeoplescampaign.org/june18/ * Ridesharing & buses available [2] for those interested in attending in-person * Virtual actions New Business National Convention - Appoint Delegates Julie Archer * Landing page for convention information: https://www.lwv.org/league-management/council-convention/2022-national-conv… * Dates: June 23-26, 2022 -- This is a fully hybrid (in-person and virtual) event with in-person events taking place in Denver, Co. * Representation is based on membership. Each local League is entitled to at least one delegate and the state board can send three delegates. League members may also attend as observers. * Local League representation * 1-49 members = 1 delegate * 50-99 members = 2 delegates * 100-149 members = 3 delegates * The registration fee is $475 per in-person delegate/observer and $300 per virtual delegate/observer. * LWVWV has received a $1500 discount code that can be applied towards registrations. * Registration Deadline: June 6 Unfinished Business * Legislative Action Workgroup Proposal - Judy Ball * Voter Services * Voter's Guide/Forum Updates - Vicki Conner, Local Voter Services Directors * Constitutional Amendments - Campaigns For and Against * Schedule Meeting with LWVUS re: Vote411 - Julie Archer * How can WV make the best use of the platform in future elections? * Zoom Licenses - Teresa Koon (Holding space for announcements, updates on the following, if any) * Policy Review/Updates - Jonathan Rosenbaum * Update Position on Election Reform, Voter Access/Ease of Voting - Judy Ball Update Positions on Health Care, Libraries - Betty Barrett Reminder: Concurrence policy and examples shared via email prior to January board meeting. Noon - Lunch Break 12:30 p.m. Portfolio & Committee Reports * Education & Membership - Shirley Rosenbaum * Election Laws - Judy Ball * Fair Maps/Redistricting - Nyoka Baker Chapman * Health Care - Betty Barrett * Judicial Selection - Nancy Ulrich * Natural Resources - Nyoka Baker Chapman * Taxation & Finance - Vicki Conner * Voter - Teresa Koon * Website & Tech - Jonathan Rosenbaum 1:15 p.m. Set Meeting Dates for 2022-23 1:30 p.m. Adjourn -- Julie Archer (she/her/hers) Co-President (304) 610-9094 Links: ------ [1] https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1gxbqrf6cn93VzI_SIh5B17au327gzOds?us… [2] https://rally.co/ppc

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Reminder: LWV-WV Council Meeting - May 21 at 10AM
by Julie Archer 19 May '22

19 May '22

Dear LWV-WV Members, This is a friendly reminder that State Council 2022 will be held this Saturday, May 21, from 10 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. via Zoom. Councils are held in the interim years between Conventions primarily for the adoption of a budget for the coming fiscal year. Per our bylaws, the Council shall be composed of the presidents of the local Leagues or an alternate in the event a president is unable to attend, two delegates chosen by each local League, one delegate from each MAL Unit, and the state board. League members are welcome to join us. We will also have a special guest speaker, Renate Pore, Chair of the WV Suffragist Memorial Committee. The Zoom link and agenda are below. Several items related to the agenda are attached. If you plan to attend please RSVP by replying to this email to receive additional materials. Look forward to seeing you Saturday! Julie LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF WEST VIRGINIA May 21, 2022, 10:00 AM State Council & Board Meeting by Video Conference https://us06web.zoom.us/j/8106186796?pwd=V2FhZktOZWxwV3QvalRKTzRqcXBiZz09 Dial: 1 (646) 558-8656 OR 1 (301) 715-8592 - Meeting ID: 810 618 6796 - Passcode: 546014 Board: Julie Archer & Effie Kallas, Co-Presidents; Nancy Ulrich, 1st Vice President; Judy Ball, 2nd Vice President; Teresa Koon, Treasurer; Carline Shaw, Secretary; Directors: Betty Barrett, Nyoka Baker Chapman, Vicki Conner, Jonathan Rosenbaum, Shirley Rosenbaum Agenda 10:00 a.m. Call to Order/Agenda Changes/Additions - Effie Kallas 10:05 a.m. Board Minutes - March 19/Decisions by Email - Carline Shaw (minutes attached) 10:10 a.m. Treasurer's Report - Teresa Koon 10:15 a.m. State Council 2022 * Roll Call of Local Leagues - Teresa Koon * Discussion & Passage of the Budget for 2022-23 - Teresa Koon (proposed budget attached) 10:45 a.m. Guest Speaker & Discussion - Renate Pore, WV Women's Suffragists Memorial 11:15 a.m. Break (5 minutes) 11:20 a.m. Announcements/New & Unfinished Business Announcements/Upcoming Events * May 22 - LWV Morgantown-Monongalia Co. Annual Meeting - 12:30-1PM Check-In * 1 PM - Guest Speaker, Dr. Lisa Tetrault, Carnegie-Mellon University - "When Women Won the Right to Vote: An American Fiction" (see newsletter link below for details) * https://mailchi.mp/7a69ab7f5442/spring-2021-member-newsletter-16087551 * June 18 - Poor People's Campaign - Moral March on Washington * https://www.poorpeoplescampaign.org/june18/ * Ridesharing & buses available [1] for those interested in attending in-person * Virtual actions New Business National Convention - Appoint Delegates Julie Archer * Landing page for convention information: https://www.lwv.org/league-management/council-convention/2022-national-conv… * Dates: June 23-26, 2022 -- This is a fully hybrid (in-person and virtual) event with in-person events taking place in Denver, Co. * Representation is based on membership. Each local League is entitled to at least one delegate and the state board can send three delegates. League members may also attend as observers. * Local League representation * 1-49 members = 1 delegate * 50-99 members = 2 delegates * 100-149 members = 3 delegates * The registration fee is $475 per in-person delegate/observer and $300 per virtual delegate/observer. * LWVWV has received a $1500 discount code that can be applied towards registrations. * Registration Deadline: June 6 Unfinished Business * Legislative Action Workgroup Proposal - Judy Ball (proposal attached) * Voter Services * Voter's Guide/Forum Updates - Vicki Conner, Local Voter Services Directors * Schedule Meeting with LWVUS re: Vote411 - Julie Archer * How can WV make the best use of the platform in future elections? * Zoom Licenses - Teresa Koon (Holding space for announcements, updates on the following, if any) * Policy Review/Updates - Jonathan Rosenbaum * Update Position on Election Reform, Voter Access/Ease of Voting - Judy Ball (concurrence proposal attached) * Update Positions on Health Care, Libraries - Betty Barrett Reminder: Concurrence policy and examples shared via email prior to January board meeting. Noon - Lunch Break 12:30 p.m. Portfolio & Committee Reports * Education & Membership - Shirley Rosenbaum * Election Laws - Judy Ball (2022 Election Update attached) * Fair Maps/Redistricting - Nyoka Baker Chapman * Health Care - Betty Barrett * Judicial Selection - Nancy Ulrich * Natural Resources - Nyoka Baker Chapman * Taxation & Finance - Vicki Conner * Voter - Teresa Koon * Website & Tech - Jonathan Rosenbaum 1:15 p.m. Set Meeting Dates for 2022-23 1:30 p.m. Adjourn -- Julie Archer (she/her/hers) Co-President (304) 610-9094 Links: ------ [1] https://rally.co/ppc

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LWV-WV Council Meeting - May 21 at 10AM
by Julie Archer 14 May '22

14 May '22

Dear LWV-WV Members, State Council 2022 will be held on May 21, from 10 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. via Zoom. Councils are held in the interim years between Conventions primarily for the adoption of a budget for the coming fiscal year. Per our bylaws, the Council shall be composed of the presidents of the local Leagues or an alternate in the event a president is unable to attend, two delegates chosen by each local League, one delegate from each MAL Unit, and the state board. League members are welcome to join us. We will also have a special guest speaker, Renate Pore, Chair of the WV Suffragist Memorial Committee. The Zoom link and agenda are below. If you plan to attend please RSVP by replying to this email to receive additional materials related to the agenda. Julie LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF WEST VIRGINIA May 21, 2022, 10:00 AM State Council & Board Meeting by Video Conference https://us06web.zoom.us/j/8106186796?pwd=V2FhZktOZWxwV3QvalRKTzRqcXBiZz09 Dial: 1 (646) 558-8656 OR 1 (301) 715-8592 - Meeting ID: 810 618 6796 - Passcode: 546014 Board: Julie Archer & Effie Kallas, Co-Presidents; Nancy Ulrich, 1st Vice President; Judy Ball, 2nd Vice President; Teresa Koon, Treasurer; Carline Shaw, Secretary; Directors: Betty Barrett, Nyoka Baker Chapman, Vicki Conner, Jonathan Rosenbaum, Shirley Rosenbaum Agenda 10:00 a.m. Call to Order/Agenda Changes/Additions - Effie Kallas 10:05 a.m. Board Minutes - March 19/Decisions by Email - Carline Shaw (minutes attached) 10:10 a.m. Treasurer's Report - Teresa Koon 10:15 a.m. State Council 2022 * Roll Call of Local Leagues - Teresa Koon * Discussion & Passage of the Budget for 2022-23 - Teresa Koon (proposed budget attached) 10:45 a.m. Guest Speaker & Discussion - Renate Pore, WV Women's Suffragists Memorial 11:15 a.m. Break (5 minutes) 11:20 a.m. Announcements/New & Unfinished Business Announcements/Upcoming Events * May 22 - LWV Morgantown-Monongalia Co. Annual Meeting - 12:30-1PM Check-In * 1 PM - Guest Speaker, Dr. Lisa Tetrault, Carnegie-Mellon University - "When Women Won the Right to Vote: An American Fiction" (see newsletter link below for details) * https://mailchi.mp/7a69ab7f5442/spring-2021-member-newsletter-16087551 * June 18 - Poor People's Campaign - Moral March on Washington * https://www.poorpeoplescampaign.org/june18/ * Ridesharing & buses available [1] for those interested in attending in-person * Virtual actions New Business National Convention - Appoint Delegates Julie Archer * Landing page for convention information: https://www.lwv.org/league-management/council-convention/2022-national-conv… * Dates: June 23-26, 2022 -- This is a fully hybrid (in-person and virtual) event with in-person events taking place in Denver, Co. * Representation is based on membership. Each local League is entitled to at least one delegate and the state board can send three delegates. League members may also attend as observers. * Local League representation * 1-49 members = 1 delegate * 50-99 members = 2 delegates * 100-149 members = 3 delegates * The registration fee is $475 per in-person delegate/observer and $300 per virtual delegate/observer. * LWVWV has received a $1500 discount code that can be applied towards registrations. * Registration Deadline: June 6 Unfinished Business * Legislative Action Workgroup Proposal - Judy Ball (proposal attached) * Voter Services * Voter's Guide/Forum Updates - Vicki Conner, Local Voter Services Directors * Schedule Meeting with LWVUS re: Vote411 - Julie Archer * How can WV make the best use of the platform in future elections? * Zoom Licenses - Teresa Koon (Holding space for announcements, updates on the following, if any) * Policy Review/Updates - Jonathan Rosenbaum * Update Position on Election Reform, Voter Access/Ease of Voting - Judy Ball * Update Positions on Health Care, Libraries - Betty Barrett Reminder: Concurrence policy and examples shared via email prior to January board meeting. Noon - Lunch Break 12:30 p.m. Portfolio & Committee Reports * Education & Membership - Shirley Rosenbaum * Election Laws - Judy Ball * Fair Maps/Redistricting - Nyoka Baker Chapman * Health Care - Betty Barrett * Judicial Selection - Nancy Ulrich * Natural Resources - Nyoka Baker Chapman * Taxation & Finance - Vicki Conner * Voter - Teresa Koon * Website & Tech - Jonathan Rosenbaum 1:15 p.m. Set Meeting Dates for 2022-23 1:30 p.m. Adjourn -- Julie Archer (she/her/hers) Co-President (304) 610-9094 Links: ------ [1] https://rally.co/ppc

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LWV WV Spring 2022 Voter
by teresa.m.koon＠gmail.com 11 Apr '22

11 Apr '22

Good evening League Members! Attached is the latest VOTER newsletter from LWV of West Virginia. Lots to read in here! For those of you who get hard copies, those are still coming in the mail if you prefer to read it that way. Expect it one day next week. Teresa Koon Editor LWV WV

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- Today at 4:30: LWV forum on winter resource accessibility
by balljk＠aol.com 10 Mar '22

10 Mar '22

Hello, League members, Hope you can join us for our Winter Warming Forum to discuss ideas to make warming shelters and winter heating resources more accessible, more effective, and with dignity for WV communities! We will host a panel of experts at 4:30 today with a Q&A at the end. Questions can be sent in via Zoom chat or Facebook Live. Watch live: - Watch on Zoom - Watch on Facebook Video will be available on the same Facebook page if you’re unable to attend. Marly Ynigues Social Justice Chair League of Women Voters of Morgantown-Monongalia County -- • Liberi • Marly Hazen Ynigues She • YEN-knee-GUESS

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Wednesday, 10am - League of Women Voters Bill Tracking Program
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 07 Mar '22

07 Mar '22

Dear League Members, Although it's late notice, a fantastic opportunity has just materialize. Our League will offer a tutorial on using the Legislature's Bill Tracking feature. Our West Virginia Legislators introduce hundreds of bills each legislative session. Keeping abreast of these bills as they wind their way through the legislative process can be challenging. Fortunately, there is a handy tool on the Leguslature's website that helps citizens stay up to date. Join us for a Zoom conference on Wednesday, March 9, 2022 at 10:00am for a tutorial on the Legislature's Bill Tracking feature. https://us04web.zoom.us/j/71584366211?pwd=UlfibEV-XoMaDsGPqbYSPVolhyHABi.1 Meeting ID: 715 8436 6211 Passcode: hZrD7Y John Tice from the Legislature's Office of Reference and Information will guide us through setting up an account, maneuvering through the "Bill Tracking" feature, and storing items of interest for later reference. Please mark your calendars for this fantastic and timely program. You'll use your newly acquired skills immediately as the last, and busiest, week of the Legislative session is upon us. Looking forward to seeing you on Wednesday! --Effie Kallas

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ACTION on HB 4293 - Voting by Absentee
by balljk＠aol.com 01 Mar '22

01 Mar '22

HB 4293 is up for 2nd Reading on House Floor today. Contact your Legislators and urge them to vote NO. If it passes the House, as it likely will, contact your Senators. https://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bulletin_Board/house_calendar_special.cfm?ses… The purpose of HB 4293 is to prohibit the delivery of unsolicited absentee ballot applications to any person who has not specifically requested one from the county clerk. (text excerpt below) WHY ACTION?This bill is a solution in search of a problem. The Legislature has already decided not to expand absentee voting as it was conducted successfully in 2020. That means most West Virginian voters are not eligible to vote by absentee. Even those who are eligible are deterred from applying because the rules are vague and overly complicated. Yet, this bill wants to further limit and penalize county clerks and others from distribution of absentee ballot applications to voters who might be eligible. It makes no sense. It is voter suppression and will have a chilling effect on county clerks who try to encourage voting. TEXT excerpt: (o) (1) If any election official knowingly and intentionally mails or delivers an application for an absentee ballot to any voter without the specific request of that voter, that person shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof, shall be fined not more than $500 or imprisoned in a state correctional facility for a period of not more than six months, or both fined and imprisoned. (2) If any person, not an election official, knowingly and intentionally mails or delivers more than 10 applications for an absentee ballot to a group of voters without the specific request of those voters, that person shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be fined not more than $500 or imprisoned in a state correctional facility for a period of not more than six months, or both fined and imprisoned. - Judy Judy K. Ball, PhD, MPA 9 Palmetto Drive Morgantown, WV 26508 240.997.1222 (cell) BallJK(a)aol.com

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Event Invitation - Democracy and Social Justice Forum
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 19 Feb '22

19 Feb '22

You are invited to a forum hosted by the League of Women Voters of West Virginia. Please mark your calendars. Subject: Democracy and Social Justice Bills before the WV Legislature When: Saturday, February 19, 10:30 am What: This is a 45 minute virtual forum for League members, guests and the public, which will provide an overview about bills concerning Election and Social Justice in the Legislature. The audience is encouraged to ask questions following the presentations. Why: Democracy and Social Justice are two of our three priorities selected for action and education. Our intent is to promote ACTION while there is still time. Location: Spread the word. Zoom link - https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81726695353?pwd=V2dGNEtNd0dRNWt1U2tNek5JaU5xdz09 Our Speakers: Democracy: Judy K Ball, State League Elections Chair The League's focus on Democracy includes voting rights, election reform, and redistricting. Congress has failed to enact Federal protections for voting rights, despite months of effort and advocacy. Recognizing that, the League has turned its attention to bills introduced in the 2022 session of the WV Legislature. Social Justice: Kimberley Crockett, Jefferson County League and Delta Sigma Theta The League is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion because, to succeed in the 21st Century, West Virginia must be welcoming for all. Kim is an attorney who is well versed on the bills currently before the legislature. These bills include the Crown Act, Human Rights Commission, and reproductive health. In recent years, lawmakers have declined to strengthen the state's civil rights code to prohibit hair discrimination and protect members of the LGBTQ+ community from discrimination in employment and housing. They have also continued their assault on the reproductive freedom of West Virginians. In League, LWVWV

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You're Invited: Democracy & Social Justice Legislative Briefing
by Julie Archer 19 Feb '22

19 Feb '22

What: League members and their guests are invited to a virtual forum on bills concerning Democracy and Social Justice in the Legislature. The audience is encouraged to ask questions following the presentations. When: Saturday, February 19, 10:30 am Where: Zoom - https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81726695353?pwd=V2dGNEtNd0dRNWt1U2tNek5JaU5xdz09 Why: Democracy and Social Justice are two of our three priorities selected for action and education. Our intent is to promote ACTION while there is still time. Our Speakers: Democracy: Judy K Ball, State League Elections Chair The League's focus on Democracy includes voting rights, election reform, and redistricting. Congress has failed to enact Federal protections for voting rights, despite months of effort and advocacy. Recognizing that, the League has turned its attention to bills introduced in the 2022 session of the WV Legislature. Social Justice: Kimberley Crockett, Jefferson County League and Social Action Chair, Delta Sigma Theta The League is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion because, to succeed in the 21st Century, West Virginia must be welcoming for all. Kim is an attorney who is well versed on the bills currently before the legislature. These bills include the Crown Act, Human Rights Commission, and reproductive health. In recent years, lawmakers have declined to strengthen the state's civil rights code to prohibit hair discrimination and protect members of the LGBTQ+ community from discrimination in employment and housing. They have also continued their assault on the reproductive freedom of West Virginians. --- Our third priority for area is Environmental Protection. Here are two opportunities to participate in policy discussions on issues related to water quality, climate, economic transition and more. Wednesday, February 16 at 6:00 pm - the WV Environmental Council's Virtual E-Day This annual day of advocacy will include a legislative update from WVEC member groups, WV legislators, and the WVEC lobby team, as well as music and a silent auction. Registration link and more details here [1]. Thursday, February 24 at 7:00 pm - the WV Rivers Coalition is hosting a legislative update with WV legislators focused on water policy. Register here [2]. --- Julie Archer (she/her/hers) Co-President (304) 610-9094 (cell) Links: ------ [1] https://wvecouncil.org/join-us-next-week-for-virtual-e-day-2022/ [2] https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIufu6urTMvHtCstCiK9LD8Tjrl-KNjgY…

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