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Make Some Noise! Oppose proposed cuts to WVU budget
by Lyn Widmyer 05 Sep '23

05 Sep '23

The LWVWV has sent a letter (attached) to President Gee, the Provost, and the Board of Governors opposing proposed cuts to faculty, staff, degrees, and (in some cases) entire departments at WVU. As stated in the opening lines of the letter: *The League of Women Voters of West Virginia (LWVWV) opposes the cuts proposed for the faculty, staff, degrees, and course offerings of West Virginia University (WVU). We also oppose the punitive manner inwhich these cuts are being implemented and the obvious efforts to downplay the adverse impacts on theuniversity, the community, and the state.* Until at least September 15, WVU faculty, staff, students, alumni, and community members need to write letters or attend any public events on these issues. The impacts of the WVU cuts will be felt not just within WVU, or the Morgantown area, but will ripple throughout the state of West Virginia. Contact information: The Office of the Provost can be reached at provost(a)mail.wvu.edu The Office of the President at presidentsoffice(a)mail.wvu.edu The Special Assistant to the BOG at valerie.lopez(a)mail.wvu.edu *We urge all LWVWV members to make their voices heard on these important issuesimmediately*. -- Lyn Widmyer 1434 Cattail Run Road Charles Town, WV 25414 304 279 3201 web page: lynwidmyer.net

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Opportunity: ERA rally Seneca Falls
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 06 Jul '23

06 Jul '23

From: Adrianne Dering <hopecrestcoton(a)yahoo.com> Sent: Monday, July 3, 2023 3:58 PM Subject: ERA rally Seneca Falls I am planning to attend and would be happy to drive someone else or caravan. Adrianne Dering 770-241-0489

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Spring 2023 VOTER newsletter
by teresa.m.koon＠gmail.com 31 May '23

31 May '23

Hello! Attached is the spring LWV of WV VOTER. A hard copy will also be sent to those on the distribution list. You can learn about 2023 LWV WV Convention, our new website, League activity during the 2023 legislative session, and the League Legislative Action Workgroup (LLAW) in this issue of the VOTER. In League, Teresa Koon VOTER editor

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Take Action to Protect Vital Social Programs
by Julie Archer 22 May '23

22 May '23

The cuts in essential federal funding to the states included in the US House bill to raise the debt ceiling (HR 2811). If enacted, these cuts will do harm to some of West Virginia's most vulnerable. One estimate is that West Virginia alone could lose $8.3 billion in federal funding over the next decade. Many West Virginians would be adversely affected by these drastic cuts in federal funding. Of particular concern to West Virginia are cuts in food assistance and health care that depends on federal grants. HR 2811 would also impose burdensome work requirements on Medicaid recipients and those who receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits . If work requirements are enacted for Medicaid eligibility, 21 million Americans overall and nearly 220,000 West Virginians will be at risk of losing their health coverage, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. While work requirements might make good sound bites, we know that work requirements for Medicaid eligibility in Arkansas in 2018 turned out to be counter-productive: 17,000 Arkansans lost their Medicaid coverage within 3 months with no appreciable rise in employment. Contact our Senators and Governor Jim Justice today. Tell them to show their support for West Virginia and the most vulnerable West Virginians by opposing this political gamesmanship that can deprive West Virginians of a more secure and better life. Urge Governor Justice to join other governors around the county who have made voiced their opposition to cuts in essential federal funding to the states and to expanded work rquirements for social programs. Governor Justice - 304-558-2000 or governor(a)wv.gov. Tell our Senators to stand up for West Virginia families, and vote to pass a debt ceiling extension without cuts or red tape barriers to Medicaid, food stamps and other vital programs. Senator Manchin - 202-224-3954 (Washington) or 304-342-5855 (Charleston) senator_manchin(a)manchin.senate.gov Senator Capito - 202-224-6472 (Washington) or 304-347-5372 (Charleston) https://www.capito.senate.gov/contact/contact-my-office You can also take action here [1] courtesy of our friends at West Virginians for Affordable Health Care. --- Julie Archer (she/her/hers) President, League of Women Voters of WV (304) 610-9094 (cell) Links: ------ [1] https://p2a.co/3pnaINf

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Fwd: [Morgantown LWV] REMINDER - LWV Morgantown-Mon County Annual Meeting
by LWV Morgantown-Monongalia County 17 May '23

17 May '23

---------- Forwarded message --------- From: LWV Morgantown-Monongalia County <lwvmorgantown(a)gmail.com> Date: Wed, May 17, 2023 at 3:02 PM Subject: [Morgantown LWV] REMINDER - LWV Morgantown-Mon County Annual Meeting To: <vshearscpa(a)gmail.com>, <nichols330(a)gmail.com>, <morgantown(a)lwvwv.org>, Shirley Rosenbaum <shirley.rosenbaum(a)gmail.com>, Lyndell Millechia < millecchia(a)comcast.net>, Jonathan Rosenbaum <jr(a)lwvwv.org>, Nancy Ulrich < nvulrich(a)gmail.com>, Vicki Conner <vicki_conner(a)msn.com>, Judy Ball < balljk(a)aol.com>, Julie Archer <julie(a)lwvwv.org>, <lynwidmyer(a)gmail.com> Sunday, May 21, 2 pm (check-in begins at 1:30 pm) Zoom invitation below. Speaker: Dr. Katie Hill, WVU Medicine Topic: *Challenges of Medical Practice in West Virginia and the WVU MUSHROOM Program* We plan to reserve plenty of time for your questions. Business meeting to follow presentation. Packet attached. We look forward to seeing you on Sunday. Judy Ball - Interim President ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Zoom invitation: Topic: LWVMM Annual Meeting Time: May 21, 2023 02:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83822601692 Meeting ID: 838 2260 1692 One tap mobile +16465588656,,83822601692# US (New York) +16469313860,,83822601692# US Dial by your location +1 646 558 8656 US (New York) +1 646 931 3860 US +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) +1 305 224 1968 US +1 309 205 3325 US +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 564 217 2000 US +1 669 444 9171 US +1 689 278 1000 US +1 719 359 4580 US +1 720 707 2699 US (Denver) +1 253 205 0468 US +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 360 209 5623 US +1 386 347 5053 US +1 507 473 4847 US Meeting ID: 838 2260 1692 Find your local number: https://us06web.zoom.us/u/k0HCxdTHU

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LWVWV State Convention Reminder - Don't Miss Our Guest Speaker!
by Julie Archer 10 May '23

10 May '23

This is a friendly reminder about our upcoming vitual convention, Saturday, May 13. Check-in begins at 9:30 AM and the convention opens at 10 AM. You'll find the agenda below and other relevent convention materials here [1]. Don't miss our guest speaker, author, historian and activist, Elisabeth Griffith, PhD [2] at 1PM. LWVWV members and guests are invited to join us for the presentation by Dr. Griffith, followed by a Q&A. We ask that you kindly register at https://lwvwv.org/convention/. Please share this flier [3] and the registration link with interested friends and colleagues as appropriate. More about our speaker and theme from our hosts, the League of Women Voters of the Huntington Area: > The Fight for Women's Equality, It's Not Over! > > In honor of our LWVWV 2023 convention theme, 'The Fight for Women's > Equality, It's Not Over!', we asked historian, author and activist > Elisabeth Griffith to join us as guest speaker. We are very grateful > that she accepted our invitation. Elisabeth's knowledge and experience > in the struggle for women's rights are sure to illuminate and inspire! > We realize that there is a problem of inequality not just for women but > for so many people for different reasons. Standing on a platform of > equal rights when faced with a growing portion of society that is not > inclusive of diversity remains a dilemma. The Equal Rights Amendment > resolution has failed to advance toward ratification and our next steps > are unclear. We face rising forces in American politics that defy > reason and bend the traditional ideals of a true democracy. We see our > right to vote and the security in its counting being increasingly > challenged. The LWV now finds itself as a nonpartisan organization with > partisan problems. When there is political opposition at odds with our > platform of organizational priorities, how can our voices be heard? > What can history teach us about advocacy strategies that work? What we > do know at this crossroad in the 21st century is that we must stay true > to our LWV mission: 'Empowering Voters and Defending Democracy.' > > We hope that our listening members and guests will be posing worthy > questions in the chat to spur further dialogue with Elisabeth! LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF WEST VIRGINIA STATE CONVENTION - May 13, 2023 https://us06web.zoom.us/j/8106186796?pwd=V2FhZktOZWxwV3QvalRKTzRqcXBiZz09 or Dial 1 (309) 205 3325 ; Meeting ID: 810 618 6796 Passcode: 546014 AGENDA 9:30 - 10:00 am - Registration/Check-In 10:00 - 11:00 am - First Plenary Session * Call to Order - Effie Kallas * Welcome & Introduction of Host Committee - Huntington League * Recognition of Local Leagues & Introduction of Delegates by Local League Designee * Credentials Report - Jonathan Rosenbaum * Adoption of Convention Rules * Additions to & Adoption of Convention Agenda * Report of Nominating Committee - Jonathan Rosenbaum * Presentation of Proposed Program - Judy Ball * Presentation of Proposed Budget - Teresa Koon 11:00 am - Presidents' Report - Julie Archer & Effie Kallas 11:10 am - Women's Suffragists Memorial - Wendy Thomas 11:15 am - Reports of State Board Members and Direction _Administration & Voters Service _ * Endowment Trust - Teresa Koon * Voters Service - Vicki Conner * WV Voter - Teresa Koon * Website - Jonathan Rosenbaum _Program Portfolios _ * Election Laws/Legislative Action Workgroup (LLAW) - Judy Ball * Natural Resources - Nyoka Baker Chapman * Education - Shirley Rosenbaum * Taxation & Finance - Vicki Conner * Health Care - Betty Barrett 12:00 - 1:00 pm - Lunch Break 1:00 - 2:00 pm - GUEST SPEAKER* Dr. Elisabeth Griffith, author of Formidable: _American Women and the Fight for Equality 1920-2020_ - Introduction by Effie Kallas *Guests who are not members of the League are invited to join us for this portion of the convention. Flier [3] - Registration Link [4] 2:00 - 3:00 pm - Second Plenary Session Call to Order - Julie Archer * Adoption of Budget * Adoption of Program * Election of Officers & Directors * Direction to National Council * Closing Remarks 3:00 pm - Adjournment -- Julie Archer (she/her/hers) Co-President, LWVWV (304) 610-9094 (cell) Links: ------ [1] https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/16OuZfUZY2xBf4NTme889vyk66Iz442qd?us… [2] https://www.elisabethgriffith.com/ [3] https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ahWfKRs19tL2frvP6EzWbX_hvq-Z1zOi/view?usp=… [4] https://lwvwv.org/convention/

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Spring 2023 Member Newsletter & Annual Meeting Invitation
by Judy Ball 05 May '23

05 May '23

The League of Women Voters of Morgantown-Monongalia County invites members of the LWV of West Virginia to attend our annual meeting, Sunday, May 21, 2023. Details for Zoom below. We are especially excited about our Guest Speaker, Dr. Katie Hill, WVU School of Medicine. She will discuss her experiences providing care in other countries and how those experiences can inform methods to address healthcare disparities in West Virginia. LWVWV members are invited to join us for the presentation with plenty of time for Q&A. Hope to see you there. Yes, you may invite others, as appropriate. Judy K. 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Defending Democracy. | | | | | | | | Contents - LWV-MM ANNUAL MEETING,Sunday, May 21, 2023 - Guest Speaker:Katie Hill, M.D., WVU Medicine - Business Meeting (begins at 3:00) - Meeting Documents - Meeting Log-in Details - Proposed Program: Summary and Comments on Proposed Amendments - Interim President’s Report - Join the League of Women Voters ofMorgantown-Monongalia County | | | | | | | | LWV-MM ANNUAL MEETING, Sunday, May 21, 2023 The 2023 Annual Meeting for League of Women Voters of Morgantown-Monongalia County will be held SUNDAY, MAY 21, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. (1:30-2:00 check in) Attendance via Zoom or by phone. Details below. | | | | | | | | Guest Speaker: Katie Hill, M.D., WVU Medicine Challenges of Medical Practice in West Virginia and the WVU MUSHROOM Program | | | | | | | Dr. Katie Hill is Assistant Professor in the Department of Community Practice, WVU School of Medicine. She will talk about her experiences in other countries, and how those experiences relate to addressing healthcare disparities in West Virginia. She is currently the director of the MUSHROOM program (Multidisciplinary Unsheltered Homeless Relief Outreach Of Morgantown). Questions/ Discussion with speaker to follow. | | | | | | | | | Business Meeting (begins at 3:00) President’s report – Judy Ball Secretary’s report – Vicki ConnerTreasurer’s report - Finance report for May 2023 – Vicky Shears - Proposed budget for fiscal year 2023-2024 – Vicky Shears - Adoption of proposed budget Review of Non-partisanship Policy – Judy Ball Nominations for Directors and Officers 2023-2025 – Vicki Conner - Call for Nominations from the Floor - Election of Directors and Officers Review and Adoption of Local Program – Judy Ball Motions from the FloorMotion to Adjourn | | | | Meeting Documents - Proposed Program Priorities 2023-2024 (pdf) - Proposed Budget 2023-2024 (pdf) - Non-partisanship Policy (pdf) | | | | | | | | Meeting Log-in Details Topic: LWV-MM Annual Meeting Date/Time: May 21, 2023 2:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) (1:30-2:00 check in) Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83822601692 Meeting ID: 838 2260 1692 One tap mobile +16465588656,,83822601692# US (New York) +16469313860,,83822601692# US Dial by your location +1 646 558 8656 US (New York) +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) Meeting ID: 838 2260 1692 Find your local number: https://us06web.zoom.us/u/k0HCxdTHU | | | | | | | | Proposed Program: Summary and Comments on Proposed Amendments In 2022, LWV-MM adopted a program that focused our priorities to better reflect the availability of members to lead action, advocacy, and education efforts. The three priorities adopted in the 2022 program were: - Voters service - Social justice - Environmental Protection This year, the Board is recommending only minor adjustments from the program adopted last year. The minor changes were designed to recognize recent local actions and legislative initiatives that deserve LWV observation and action. Three Other Areas remain, not as top priorities, but important enough that LWVMM will be following them and acting as needed. These Other Areas in the proposed program include: - Local government - Education - Broadband access | | | | | | | | | | Interim President’s Report Greetings! I am Judy Ball, and for those who don’t know, I began serving as Interim President of the League of Women Voters of Morgantown-Monongalia County back in January when then-President Sarah Barnes resigned. --- READ MORE --- | | | | | | | | | | | | Renew Your Membership Today! | | | | | | | | | Join the League of Women Voters of Morgantown-Monongalia County Become part of a community that shares a passion for creating positive change on the local, state, and national levels. When you become a member of the Morgantown-Monongalia County League of Women Voters, you also become a member of the LWV-US and the LWV-WV. Membership in the League is open to all persons (not just women) over the age of 16. Annual dues are $48 for an individual, $72 for a household (two at the same address), and $5 for a student. Checks should be made to LWV Morgantown-Mon County and mailed to: LWVMM Treasurer, Vicky Shears, 463 Cobun Ave., Morgantown, WV 26501. You can also pay via PayPal with your credit card at http://tinyurl.com/paylwvmm. Contributions are also welcomed and encouraged. (Membership dues and contributions to the League of Women Voters are not deductible as a personal or business expense for tax purposes.) For more information about the League, send us an email at lwvmorgantown(a)gmail.com or call our Membership Chair, Shirley Rosenbaum at (304) 599-2370 | | | | | | | | | | | | | Copyright © 2023 League of Women Voters Morgantown Monongalia, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in via our website. Our mailing address is: League of Women Voters Morgantown Monongalia531 Woodland CirMorgantown, WV 26505-2335 Add us to your address book Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list. | | | | |

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Join the LWVWV to hear Author, Historian and Activist Elisabeth Griffith on 05/13/2023 at 1 pm!
by Julie Archer 05 May '23

05 May '23

Don't miss our Convention Guest Speaker! LWVWV members and guests are invited to join us for a presentation and Q&A with author, historian and activist, Elisabeth Griffith, PhD at 1pm on May 13 during LWVWV's 2023 Biennial Convention. Details below. Hope to see you there and please share with interested friends and colleages as appropriate. -------- Original Message -------- SUBJECT: Join the LWVWV to hear Author, Historian and Activist Elisabeth Griffith on 05/13/2023 at 1 pm! DATE: 2023-05-05 10:47 FROM: Nyoka Baker Chapman, LWVWV and LWV Huntington Board Member TO: Greetings to Friends and Colleagues of the League of Women Voters of West Virginia! You are cordially invited to join us on Saturday, May 13th at 1 pm to hear our LWVWV 2023 Convention Guest Speaker Elisabeth Griffith, Phd. https://www.elisabethgriffith.com/ [1] Just Complete the Registration Link: https://lwvwv.org/convention/ Please circulate this flier as deemed appropriate! The Fight for Women's Equality, It's Not Over! In honor of our LWVWV 2023 convention theme, 'The Fight for Women's Equality, It's Not Over!', we asked historian, author and activist Elisabeth Griffith to join us as guest speaker. We are very grateful that she accepted our invitation. Elisabeth's knowledge and experience in the struggle for women's rights are sure to illuminate and inspire! We realize that there is a problem of inequality not just for women but for so many people for different reasons. Standing on a platform of equal rights when faced with a growing portion of society that is not inclusive of diversity remains a dilemma. The Equal Rights Amendment resolution has failed to advance toward ratification and our next steps are unclear. We face rising forces in American politics that defy reason and bend the traditional ideals of a true democracy. We see our right to vote and the security in its counting being increasingly challenged. The LWV now finds itself as a nonpartisan organization with partisan problems. When there is political opposition at odds with our platform of organizational priorities, how can our voices be heard? What can history teach us about advocacy strategies that work? What we do know at this crossroad in the 21st century is that we must stay true to our LWV mission: 'Empowering Voters and Defending Democracy.' We hope that our listening members and guests will be posing worthy questions in the chat to spur further dialogue with Elisabeth! The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan volunteer organization that encourages informed and active participation of citizens in government. The League does not support or oppose any political party or candidate, but is engaged in local, state, and national issues of importance to our communities. The League works to influence public policy through advocacy and education. League membership is open to all men and women age 16 or older. More at: www.lwv.org [2] (National) and www.lwvwv.org [3] (WV). Links: ------ [1] https://www.elisabethgriffith.com/ [2] http://www.lwv.org/ [3] http://www.lwvwv.org/

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The Fight for Women's Equality, It's Not Over! - Invitation to LWVWV members & guests
by Julie Archer 03 May '23

03 May '23

LWVWV member and guests are invited to join us for a presentation and Q&A with author, historian and activist, Elisabeth Griffith, PhD at 1pm on May 13 during LWVWV's 2023 Biennial Convention. Click here [1] to register. From our hosts, the League of Women Voters of the Huntington Area: > The Fight for Women's Equality, It's Not Over! > > In honor of our LWVWV 2023 convention theme, 'The Fight for Women's > Equality, It's Not Over!', we asked historian, author and activist > Elisabeth Griffith to join us as guest speaker. We are very grateful > that she accepted our invitation. Elisabeth's knowledge and experience > in the struggle for women's rights are sure to illuminate and inspire! > We realize that there is a problem of inequality not just for women but > for so many people for different reasons. Standing on a platform of > equal rights when faced with a growing portion of society that is not > inclusive of diversity remains a dilemma. The Equal Rights Amendment > resolution has failed to advance toward ratification and our next steps > are unclear. We face rising forces in American politics that defy > reason and bend the traditional ideals of a true democracy. We see our > right to vote and the security in its counting being increasingly > challenged. As a nonpartisan organization, the LWV now finds itself as > a with partisan problems. When there is political opposition at odds > with our platform of organizational priorities, how can our voices be > heard? What can history teach us about advocacy strategies that work? > What we do know at this crossroad in the 21st century is that we must > stay true to our mission: 'Empowering Voters and Defending Democracy.' > > We hope that our listening members and guests will be posing worthy > questions in the chat to spur further dialogue with Elisabeth! Click here [1] to register. Share the flier [2] and/or a post from our Facebook page [3] to help spread the word. -- Julie Archer (she/her/hers) Co-President, LWVWV (304) 610-9094 (cell) www.lwvwv.org [4] Links: ------ [1] https://lwvwv.org/convention/ [2] https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ahWfKRs19tL2frvP6EzWbX_hvq-Z1zOi/view?usp=… [3] https://www.facebook.com/lwvwv/ [4] http://www.lwvwv.org

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Invitation to LWVWV Virtual State Convention - Saturday, May 13
by Julie Archer 29 Apr '23

29 Apr '23

Greetings LWVWV Members, I am excited to invite you to our upcoming virtual state convention on Saturday, May 13. The Zoom link and agenda are below. You will find documents related to the convention here [1]. We'll continue to add items to this folder. Our keynote speaker is Dr. Elisabeth Griffith, author of Formidable: _American Women and the Fight for Equality 1920-2020. _See flier [2] for more on Dr. Griffith. Guests who are not members of the League are invited to join us for this portion of the convention. (LWV members can attend entire convention, just can't vote unless they are a delegate. If you are interested in serving as a delegate, please inquire with your local League.) We kindly ask that everyone register here [3] so that we can check the list of attendees against our official membership roster. The agenda has been updated since the previous notice. There are no proposed by-law changes at this time. Looking foward to seeing you on May 13! Best, Julie LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF WEST VIRGINIA STATE CONVENTION May 13, 2023 via Zoom https://us06web.zoom.us/j/8106186796?pwd=V2FhZktOZWxwV3QvalRKTzRqcXBiZz09 or Dial 1 (309) 205 3325 ; Meeting ID: 810 618 6796 Passcode: 546014 AGENDA Registration 9:30 - 10:00 a.m. First Plenary Session 10:00 a.m. * Call to Order - Effie Kallas * Additions to Agenda * Welcome & Introductions Huntington League Credentials Report * Roll Call of Local Leagues * Adoption of Convention Rules * Adoption of Convention Agenda * Report of Nominating Committee [4] - Jonathan Rosenbaum * Presentation of Proposed Program [5] * Presentation of Proposed Budget [6] - Teresa Koon Presidents' Report Julie Archer & Effie Kallas Reports of State Board Members and Direction _Administration & Voters Service _ * Endowment Trust - Teresa Koon * Voters Service - Vicki Conner * WV Voter - Teresa Koon * Website - Jonathan Rosenbaum _Program Portfolios _ * Election Laws/Legislative Action Workgroup (LLAW) - Judy Ball * Natural Resources - Nyoka Baker Chapman * Education - Shirley Rosenbaum * Taxation & Finance - Vicki Conner * Health Care - Betty Barrett LUNCH BREAK 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. Guest Speaker 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. Dr. Elisabeth Griffith, author of Formidable: _American Women and the Fight for Equality 1920-2020_ Guests are invited to join us for this portion of the convention Flier [2] - Registration Link [3] Second Plenary Session 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. Call to Order - Julie Archer * Adoption of Budget * Adoption of Program * Election of Officers & Directors * Direction to National Council * Closing Remarks Adjournment 3:00 p.m. -- Julie Archer (she/her/hers) Co-President, LWVWV (304) 610-9094 (cell) Links: ------ [1] https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/16OuZfUZY2xBf4NTme889vyk66Iz442qd?us… [2] https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ahWfKRs19tL2frvP6EzWbX_hvq-Z1zOi/view?usp=… [3] https://lwvwv.org/convention/ [4] https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Ba1zKHhK7BFb5mLl2KWOvFDePzCqXK9u/edit?u… [5] https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IEfRbE3B2FQrQ8AhWgZxNs5Rr5YODYsc/view?usp=… [6] https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1UfwcAWTQbtjFM1YjBhNWXxaPDQOpG1XT?us…

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You're Invited to the LWVWV State Convention - Saturday, May 13
by Julie Archer 24 Apr '23

24 Apr '23

Greetings LWVWV Members, I am excited to invite you to our upcoming virtual state convention on Saturday, May 13. The Zoom link and tenative agenda are below. You will find documents related to the convention including our proposed budget for 2023-2024 and the report from our nominating committee here [1]. We'll continue to add items to this folder. Guests are invited to join us for our Keynote Speaker, Dr. Elisabeth Griffith, author of Formidable: _American Women and the Fight for Equality 1920-2020. _See attached flier for more on Dr. Griffith. We kindly ask that everyone register here [2] so that we can check the list of attendees against our official membership roster. More details and materials to come. Looking foward to seeing you on May 13! Best, Julie LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF WEST VIRGINIA STATE CONVENTION May 13, 2023 via Zoom https://us06web.zoom.us/j/8106186796?pwd=V2FhZktOZWxwV3QvalRKTzRqcXBiZz09 or Dial 1 (309) 205 3325 ; Meeting ID: 810 618 6796 Passcode: 546014 AGENDA Registration 9:30 - 10:00 a.m. First Plenary Session 10:00 a.m. * Call to Order - Effie Kallas * Additions to Agenda * Welcome & Introductions Huntington League Credentials Report * Roll Call of Local Leagues * Adoption of Convention Rules * Adoption of Convention Agenda * Report of Nominating Committee [3] - Lyn Widmyer * Presentation of Proposed Program - Julie Archer * Presentation of Proposed Budget [4] - Teresa Koon Presidents' Report Julie Archer & Effie Kallas Reports of State Board Members and Direction _Administration & Voters Service _ * Endowment Trust - Teresa Koon * Voters Service - Vicki Conner * WV Voter - Teresa Koon * Website - Jonathan Rosenbaum _Program Portfolios _ * Election Laws/Legislative Action Workgroup (LLAW) - Judy Ball * Natural Resources - Nyoka Baker Chapman Education - Shirley Rosenbaum * Taxation & Finance - Vicki Conner * Health Care - Betty Barrett LUNCH BREAK 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. Guest Speaker 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. Dr. Elisabeth Griffith, author of Formidable: _American Women and the Fight for Equality 1920-2020_ Guests are invited to join us for this portion of the convention Flier [5] - Registration Link [2] Second Plenary Session 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. Call to Order - Julie Archer * Adoption of Bylaws Revision * Adoption of Budget * Adoption of Program * Election of Officers & Directors * Direction to National Council * Closing Remarks Adjournment 3:00 p.m. -- Julie Archer (she/her/hers) Co-President, LWVWV (304) 610-9094 (cell) Links: ------ [1] https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/16OuZfUZY2xBf4NTme889vyk66Iz442qd?us… [2] https://nextgen.lwvwv.org/convention/ [3] https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Ba1zKHhK7BFb5mLl2KWOvFDePzCqXK9u/edit?u… [4] https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1UfwcAWTQbtjFM1YjBhNWXxaPDQOpG1XT?us… [5] https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ahWfKRs19tL2frvP6EzWbX_hvq-Z1zOi/view?usp=…

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Notice of LWVWV State Convention; Proposed 2023-2024 Budget
by Julie Archer 08 Mar '23

08 Mar '23

Greetings LWVWV Members, I am excited to share this notice regarding our upcoming virtual state convention from our hosts, the League of Women Voters of the Huntington Area: > Our Board has committed to the date of Saturday, May 13 for the LWVWV > convention with the theme being 'The Fight for Women's Equality, It's > Not Over!' Dr. Elisabeth Griffith, author of _Formidable: American > Women and the Fight for Equality 1920-2020, _has agreed to be our > featured speaker. Please mark your calendars and save the date. Related to the convention, please find attached our proposed budget for 2023-2024 and a treasurer's report detailing current income and expenses through February. More details and materials to come. Looking foward to seeing you on May 13! Best, Julie -- Julie Archer (she/her/hers) Co-President, LWVWV (304) 610-9094 (cell)

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ACTION against HB 2007
by Judy Ball 03 Feb '23

03 Feb '23

HB 2007 has passed the House in a bipartisan vote. Now it goes to the Senate. https://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Text_HTML/2023_SESSIONS/RS/bills/hb2007%… 1) Safeguarding Equal Rights is one of LWVWV’s legislative priorities. Equal rights includes trans rights. To succeed in the 21st Century, West Virginia must be welcoming for all. 2) LWVWV supports health care for all West Virginians including access to evidence-based treatment. Evidence-based healthcare for trans kids can be life-saving care. HB 2007 violates these principles. Please contact your Senators to try to stop this cruel and abusive bill. - Judy Judy K. Ball, PhD, MPA 9 Palmetto Drive Morgantown, WV 26508 240.997.1222 (cell) BallJK(a)aol.com

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Absentee Voting Information for Homebound and Disabled Voters
by Julie Archer 02 Feb '23

02 Feb '23

Dear LWV WV Members, I'm writing to share a resource from the League's recently formed Legislative Action Workgroup (LLAW). One of our goals is to expand and improve access to absentee voting. Unlike 2020, you need an excuse to vote absentee in this election, but many homebound and disable voters are unaware that they qualify to vote absentee. Attached is an instructional flier developed by LLAW member Joe Golden to be placed in Raleigh County Senior Center and distributed through Meals on Wheels in Raleigh County. Other LLAW members are working with local senior services organizations to facilitate distribution in their respective counties. Other counties "participating" in this year's "pilot project" include Cabell, Monongalia and Jefferson. We look forward to sharing the results of the pilot with you after the election and distributing this resource more widely in 2024. In the meantime, please feel free to share with anyone from this information, but remember that the Nov. 2 deadline for submitting an requests for an absentee ballot is approaching fast. If you have any questions about this project please reach out to LLAW Chair Judy Ball at balljk(a)aol.com or myself. Best, Julie -- Julie Archer (she/her/hers) Co-President, LWVWV & LLAW Member (304) 610-9094 (cell)

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2022 Shale & Public Health Conference
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 15 Dec '22

15 Dec '22

Highly recommended conference about the health affects from shale gas development with peer reviewed studies. You can always watch this conference afterwards, so please register regardless of your schedule. -Jonathan Register Now for November 15 & 16, 2022 Tenth Annual Shale & Public Health Conference Tuesday, November 15, 2022 & Wednesday, November 16, 2022 from noon to 4pm EST The conference is presented by the League of Women Voters of Pennsylvania and hosted by the University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health. This is an online ZOOM conference. Login details will be provided closer to the event. Register [1] The conference is free but you need to register! More information and videos from past conferences: shalepalwv.org [2] Featuring: * Synthesis of 10 years of research - what have we learned? * New evidence: Researchers present their latest studies on the health impacts of shale gas development * Environmental Justice * Special guest speakers explore the relationships between research findings and government policy * Community Voices More Information and Registration [3] Or call 1-800-61-SHALE You may also pass along this information to a friend or colleague who would be interested in attending. Visit our Website: www.ShalePalwv.org [4] Links: ------ [1] https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001muRVKCBz7CKgTffwO_sJYpaiEPO9NWgsQY4q-iLzyvr… [2] https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001muRVKCBz7CKgTffwO_sJYpaiEPO9NWgsQY4q-iLzyvr… [3] https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001muRVKCBz7CKgTffwO_sJYpaiEPO9NWgsQY4q-iLzyvr… [4] https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001muRVKCBz7CKgTffwO_sJYpaiEPO9NWgsQY4q-iLzyvr…

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LWV of WV VOTER
by teresa.m.koon＠gmail.com 25 Sep '22

25 Sep '22

Good morning - Attached please find the League of Women Voters of West Virginia Fall newsletter. Read about LWV WV positions on constitutional amendments on the November ballot, our new Legislative Action Workgroup, WV opportunities for clean energy, board member letters to the editor, and more. Teresa Koon LWV WV Editor

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Aug. 31 @6PM - Virtual strategy session on Amendments 2 and 4
by Julie Archer 27 Aug '22

27 Aug '22

If you were unable to attend last week's grassroots strategy meeting on Amendments 2 and 4, a virtual session has been scheduled for Wednesday, August 31st at 6PM. Details and registration link are below. The session will provide and overview of Amendments 2 and 4, along with best messaging practices. Julie --- Julie Archer (she/her/hers) Co-President, League of Women Voters of WV (304) 610-9094 (cell) www.wvcag.org [1] - www.wvoter-owned.org [2] -------- Original Message -------- SUBJECT: Virtual strategy session on constitutional amendments that take control + revenue from our communities DATE: 2022-08-25 13:55 FROM: Kelly Allen <kallen(a)wvpolicy.org> TO: CC: "LShepherd(a)afsc.org" <LShepherd(a)afsc.org>, Seth DiStefano <sdistefano(a)wvpolicy.org> Hello hello, Hope folks are doing well, and apologies if you receive this information more than once. This November West Virginia voters will consider constitutional amendments that would have significant impacts on funding and control of our communities, our public schools, and the local services that we rely on. If they pass, they would greatly shift control away from voters, communities, and families. Please join us next Wednesday, August 31 from 6-730 pm for a virtual meeting to discuss "what's at stake" with these amendments, to strategize about how we can educate our communities about them, and to coordinate and plug into efforts that are already ongoing. Register in advance for this meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAudemvqD8vGtAqvPRFc5FV6d5xYrL-Jr… [3] Please reach out with any questions! Kelly Allen Executive Director WV Center on Budget and Policy 304-612-4180 @kellakelWV she/her Sign up for our weekly newsletter [4] Links: ------ [1] http://www.wvcag.org [2] http://www.wvoter-owned.org [3] https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAudemvqD8vGtAqvPRFc5FV6d5xYrL-Jr… [4] https://wvpolicy.org/newsletter/

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RECORDING - Empty Chair Forums Workshop
by Judy Ball 24 Aug '22

24 Aug '22

Recording of last night’s workshop has been uploaded and is available at https://youtu.be/XFi_3WjCe6M Also, copy of PowerPoint slides & Empty Chair Policy with Pilot Guidelines are attached. Thank you, everyone who attended & everyone who expressed interest in these materials. Anyone with questions, please free to contact me or Effie. - Judy Judy K. Ball, PhD, MPA 9 Palmetto Drive Morgantown, WV 26508 240.997.1222 (cell) BallJK(a)aol.com

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Reminder: Empty Chair Forums Workshop (8/23); Amendments 2 & 4 - Grassroots Meeting (8/24)
by Julie Archer 19 Aug '22

19 Aug '22

Happy Friday! This is just a friendly reminder about two upcoming events: On Tuesday evening, 8/23, LWVWV will host a virtual workshop on Conducting Empty Chair Candidate Forums under the LWVWV pilot adopted for the 2022 General Election. The workshop will be lead by our Co-President Effie Kallas, and our 2nd Vice President and Election Laws Director, Judy Ball. Details and zoom link are below. On Wednesday, 8/24, the American Friends Service Committee, the West Virginia Center on Budget and Policy, NAACP-WV and the West Virginia Alliance for Local Control are hosting a grassroots gathering in Bridgeport to discuss Amendments 2 and 4, their potential consequences, and how individuals and organizations can get involved to make sure our friends, family, and communities know what's at stake. If you plan to attend, the RSVP deadline is Monday, 8/22. Details and flyer can be found below. -- LWV is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: Conducting Empty Chair Candidate Forums Time: Aug 23, 2022 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84577274954 Meeting ID: 845 7727 4954 One tap mobile +16465588656,,84577274954# US (New York) +16469313860,,84577274954# US Dial by your location +1 646 558 8656 US (New York) +1 646 931 3860 US +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 669 444 9171 US Meeting ID: 845 7727 4954 Find your local number: https://us06web.zoom.us/u/kObgGnLj1 -- What's at Stake for Our Communities with Amendments 2 and 4? _On election day, West Virginians will vote on Amendment 2, which would give the state legislature control of $515 million in property taxes that fund our schools and communities. State legislators have already said they plan to use that control to give corporations- many of them located outside of West Virginia- a big tax cut. But what does that mean for our communities, our schools, our local businesses, our parks and libraries?_ _Also on the ballot is Amendment 4, which would essentially give the legislature power to determine school curriculum, further politicize our children's education and have a stifling effect on public education across the board._ _Please join us on Wednesday, August 24th from 10am- 2pm at the Bridgeport Conference Center__ to learn more about Amendments 2 and 4, their potential consequences for our communities, and how you can get involved to make sure your friends, family, and peers know what's at stake. Lunch will be provided._ _If you plan to attend, please RSVP to Kelly Allen at kallen(a)wvpolicy.org__ _ This gathering will be hosted by the American Friends Service Committee, the West Virginia Center on Budget and Policy, NAACP-WV and the West Virginia Alliance for Local Control. While we'd love to see you in person, we will do our best to provide a virtual or recorded option for those who cannot make it to Bridgeport. -- Julie Archer (she/her/hers) (304) 610-9094

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LWVWV OPPOSES THREE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS ON FALL BALLOT
by Julie Archer 13 Aug '22

13 Aug '22

LWVWV OPPOSES THREE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS ON FALL BALLOT On July 15, The League of Women Voters of West Virginia Board voted to oppose 3 of the 4 amendments on the November general election ballot [1]. Oppose Amendment 1: Clarification of Judiciary's Role in Impeachment Proceedings Oppose Amendment 2: Property Tax Modernization Oppose Amendment 4: Education Accountability Amendment 3 concerns the incorporation of religious denominations and churches. The LWVWV has no policy position regarding this issue, and so has no recommendation. The basis for the League's opposition to three of the amendments follows: Amendment 1: Clarification of the Judiciary's Role in Impeachment Proceedings The LWVWV and the LWVUS believe in representative government that all powers of the government should be exercised within the constitutional framework of a balance among the three branches of government: legislative, executive, and judicial. The League also believes firmly in the individual liberties guaranteed by the Constitution of the United States, and that individual rights now protected by the Constitution should not be weakened or abridged. (See pages 10 and 51 of LWVUS Impact on Issues [2]). For these reasons the LWVWV opposes this amendment. This amendment would cut loose future impeachment proceedings of the state legislature from all constitutional restraint, potentially denying a public official faced with impeachment their right to due process, thereby eroding existing checks and balances between the three branches of government and undercutting public trust in the political process. Amendment 2: Property Tax Modernization Amendment This amendment would authorize the Legislature to exempt business related machinery and equipment from taxation. The LWVWV opposes this amendment because of the potential effect on local funding of important services like schools, libraries and parks. Communities in our state should be able to rely on a stable, long term source of revenue (like taxes on personal property used for business activity). Removing this revenue source from localities reduces their options for local investment. This amendment is inconsistent with LWVWV positions to support a state tax system that relies on diverse sources of income and provides an adequate, stable yield, and to oppose any tax reform or change which negatively affects the state's or local government's ability to provide necessary services. Amendment 4: Education Accountability This amendment would make policies by the State Board of Education subject to legislative review. In 1958 the voters amended the state constitution to give general supervisory authority over the school system to the State Board of Education. LWVWV supported that change. The State Board of Education is comprised of citizens from diverse backgrounds and education expertise who are appointed by the governor and confirmed by the Senate. This model provides stability in terms of educational programming and allows timely response to educational issues. Granting the state legislature authority over state education rules and policies will, in the words of the Board of Education [3], only make our system of education "less efficient, more chaotic and subject to partisan politics." Please keep an eye our for educational materials and event from the LWVWV. In the meantime, you might be interested in the following. SAVE THE DATE: What's at Stake for Our Communities with Amendments 2 and 4? On election day, West Virginians will vote on Amendment 2, which would give the state legislature control of $515 million in property taxes that fund our schools and communities. State legislators have already said they plan to use that control to give corporations- many of them located outside of West Virginia- a big tax cut. But what does that mean for our communities, our schools, our local businesses, our parks and libraries? Also on the ballot is Amendment 4, which would essentially give the legislature power to determine school curriculum, which would have a stifling effect on public education across the board. Please plan to join us on Wednesday, August 24th from 10am- 2pm at the Bridgeport Conference Center to learn more about Amendments 2 and 4, their potential consequences for our communities, and how you can get involved to make sure your friends, family, and peers know what's at stake. Lunch will be provided. If you plan to attend, please RSVP to Kelly Allen at kallen(a)wvpolicy.org by Monday, August 22nd. _This gathering will be hosted by the American Friends Service Committee, the West Virginia Center on Budget and Policy, the West Virginia NAACP and the West Virginia Alliance for Local Control. While we'd love to see you in person, we will do our best to provide a virtual or recorded option for those who cannot make it to Bridgeport. _ _For now, you can read more about Amendment 2 and its potential consequences__ __here_ [4]_ and__ __here_ [5]_._ -- Julie Archer (she/her/hers) (304) 610-9094 (cell) Links: ------ [1] https://sos.wv.gov/elections/Pages/Proposed-Amendments2022.aspx [2] https://www.lwv.org/impact-issues [3] https://s3.amazonaws.com/wvmetro-uploads-prod/2022/03/2022-WVBE-HJR102-Stat… [4] https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwvpolicy.… [5] https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wvloc…

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Invitation for Empty Chair Virtual Workshop
by Judy Ball 29 Jul '22

29 Jul '22

Mark your calendars!Effie Kallas and I invite you to join us for a virtual workshop on Conducting Empty Chair Candidate Forums under the LWVWV pilot adopted for the 2022 General Election. Event banner and Zoom invitation below. - JudyJudy K. Ball, PhD, MPA9 Palmetto DriveMorgantown, WV 26508240.997.1222 (mobile)BallJK(a)aol.com LWV is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: Conducting Empty Chair Candidate Forums Time: Aug 23, 2022 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meetinghttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/84577274954 Meeting ID: 845 7727 4954One tap mobile+16465588656,,84577274954# US (New York)+16469313860,,84577274954# US Dial by your location +1 646 558 8656 US (New York) +1 646 931 3860 US +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 669 444 9171 US Meeting ID: 845 7727 4954Find your local number: https://us06web.zoom.us/u/kObgGnLj1

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Special Session Update: Final Vote on Abortion Ban Tomorrow
by Julie Archer 28 Jul '22

28 Jul '22

Yesterday, the West Virginia House passed House Bill 302 [4], which would completely ban abortion in the Mountain State. This bill is moving at breakneck speed through the Senate, a final vote expected to take place tomorrow, Friday, July 29. Here's the latest call to action from the Women's Heath Center of West Virginia [5]: > _Friends,_ > > _Despite public anger and outcries from the chamber gallery, > anti-abortion politicians in the WV House of Delegates forced the > passage of a total ban on abortion yesterday. The process was > fast-tracked in an unprecedented and overtly politicized manner. And we > are disgusted by the callous disregard forced birth legislators have > shown for the lives of West Virginian women and people who can become > pregnant. _ > > _At 1 PM tomorrow, the WV Senate will meet to vote on (and in all > likelihood pass) House Bill 302 - a total ban on abortion [1]. _ > > _This is it. This is our final chance to gather and make legislators > hear our voices before a complete ban on abortion in West Virginia goes > into effect. _ > > _We need you to show up at the WV State Capitol in a bold way tomorrow > morning at 11 AM. Bring your energy, your signs, your passion, and your > voices._ [2] > > _RSVP TO PACK THE CAPITOL_ [2] > > _EMAIL YOUR LEGISLATOR TO VOTE NO! [3]_ > > [Links below to alternative tools for finding and contacting your > Senators] > > _These people work for YOU. They need to know we are not backing down. > Keep calling them, keep emailing them (send a quick one here [3]), keep > sharing our posts on social media, and show up tomorrow._ > > _This is not the end. We will never stop fighting for the abortion > rights of West Virginians. Ever. _ > > _See you tomorrow, _ > > _Katie Quinonez_ > _Executive Director_ > _Women's Health Center of West Virginia_ Can't make it to the Capitol tomorrow? Use these tools from Planned Parenthood to call [6] and email [7] your Senators, or click here [8] to look up your legislators or send an email to every member of the WV State Senate. Follow @PPSATWV [9] and @womenshealthwv [10] on Twitter for live updates. We won't go back and we won't back down. We are in a fight to make sure everyone has the power to control their own bodies, lives, and futures. -- Julie Archer (she/her/hers) (304) 610-9094 Links: ------ [1] https://www.wvlegislature.gov/bill_status/bills_text.cfm?billdoc=HB302+ENG.… [2] https://www.facebook.com/events/2330326450452471 [3] https://secure.everyaction.com/p1Yrhdv-cUW_AURCgEVOXA2 [4] https://click.everyaction.com/k/48451817/358317576/-1655958767?nvep=ew0KICA… [5] https://www.womenshealthwv.org/ [6] https://www.weareplannedparenthoodaction.org/a/find-your-leg-wv [7] https://www.weareplannedparenthoodaction.org/a/protect-abortion-wv [8] https://wvecouncil.org/wv-legislature/senate/ [9] https://twitter.com/PPSATWV [10] https://twitter.com/womenshealthwv

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Action Needed: Speak Out Against WV Abortion Ban
by Julie Archer 26 Jul '22

26 Jul '22

As you probably know, last week Govenor Justice called a special session to make cuts to the state's personal income tax. Yesterday, the Governor amended the call to include abortion and lawmakers are moving quickly to completely ban abortion in West Virginia. Here's the latest from our friends from Planned Parenthood along with actions you can take: > State house lawmakers introduced and advanced a bill that would > completely ban abortion in the Mountain state. They are fast-tracking > the bill to make sure it passes by the end of the week. We need to act > NOW. > > We will not sit back while legislators attempt to take away our > personal freedoms. We need to raise our voices, show out, and make sure > our elected officials know that West Virginians do NOT want them to ban > abortion. > > Here's how you can take action: > > * Join us at the public hearing on Wednesday, July 27. The hearing > starts at 9:00 a.m. If you'd like to sign up to speak, arrive at the > Capitol by 8:00 a.m. Click here [1] to get more info and RSVP. > * Call your legislators. Calling is the most effective method of > contacting legislators. Not sure who represents you or how to contact > them? Click here [2] to look up your state legislators and get a sample > script of what to say. > * Send an email to your elected officials and tell them to vote "no" on > abortion bans. Click here [3] to send an email. > > This is an all-hands-on-deck moment like we have never seen before. We > won't back down and we won't stop fighting to ensure our ability to > decide if, when, and how we become parents is protected. > > Are you with us? > > Alisa Clements > Director of Public Affairs > > Emily Womeldorff > Advocacy Campaigns Director > > P.S. This abortion ban will be moving quickly [and will be up for a > final vote in the House] tomorrow [Wednesday, July 27]. Get live > updates on Twitter @PPSATWV [4]. Thank you for taking action. It is critical that we make our voices heard for reproductive choice. In League, Julie -- Julie Archer (she/her/hers) (304) 610-9094 Links: ------ [1] https://www.facebook.com/events/566452918448207 [2] https://www.weareplannedparenthoodaction.org/a/find-your-leg-wv [3] https://www.weareplannedparenthoodaction.org/a/protect-abortion-wv [4] https://twitter.com/PPSATWV

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Volunteers Needed for League Legislative Action Workgroup
by Julie Archer 11 Jul '22

11 Jul '22

Dear LWVWV Members, At our Council meeting in May, the LWVWV Board along with local League Presidents approved a proposal for a new League Legislative Action Workgroup (LLAW). Proposal is attached. The idea behind this initiative is simple. In recent years, our advocacy efforts have been concentrated in the periods just before and during the legislative session when legislators are already focused on their priorities and less likely to listen to us and change course. Our advocacy could be more effective if we mounted more continuous -- we would say persistent -- action throughout the year. LLAW's inaugural focus will be on legislation related to voting. Voting is where success could have the greatest impact in WV and where we can build on an established foundation of prior years' advocacy. How do we make LLAW real? LLAW needs volunteers -- Volunteers from every local League in WV and members at large. The LLAW philosophy is that _everyone is good at something but rarely, if ever, is anyone good at everything_. Therefore, a dedicated group can maximize effectiveness by combining their varied skill sets. As they say, it takes a village. To volunteer, please respond directly to this email and to_ Judy Ball, balljk(a)aol.com by July 25._ If you have questions, Judy is happy to answer them (email or call her at 240.997.1222). She plans to schedule a virtual organizational meeting of LLAW by the end of July. Whether we love Zoom or not, it is more convenient, safe, and economical than driving all over WV. In League, Julie Archer & Effie Kallas Co-Presidents, LWVWV

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We Dissent: Our Lives— and Our Democracy — Are at Stake
by Julie Archer 08 Jul '22

08 Jul '22

LWVWV Members, The League continues to stand in power with our reproductive rights partners and all persons who fear the dangerous consequences of the Supreme Court's recent decision to overturn the constitutional right to abortion. This is a very scary time for women and all people who may become pregnant. It is critical that we show up and make our voices heard for reproductive choice. I hope to see some of you tomorrow (July 9) in Charleston for the We Dissent: Rally for Abortion Rights [1] at the the State Capitol, 2-4PM. If you can't make it to Charleston, I'm also sharing some additional actions, events, and resources from WV reproductive justice organizations and others for people to feel empowered at home. Thanks for all you do! This battle is far from over. Our lives -- and our democracy -- are at stake. In League, Julie RECORDED EVENTS: 'Let's Talk About Abortion: Your SCOTUS Questioned Answered' [2] - Virtual discussion with ACLU-WV Legal Director Loree Stark and Women's Health Center Executive Director Katie Quiñonez about the recent Supreme Court Ruling, what it means for West Virginia, and what's next. 'Let's Talk About Abortion: Faith and Reproductive Rights' [3] - Virtual discussion with leaders from a variety of faith traditions to talk about the recent SCOTUS decision and how we can respond. RESOURCES & ACTIONS: Women's Health Center is still here but is pausing their abortion services. Click here [4] to learn about the other services they provide and how you can support their work. Then take action by signing their petition to repeal the "crime of abortion" in West Virginia [5]. Activist Do's & Dont's Guide [6] from Liberate Abortion (in particular see post-decision Do's & Dont's on messaging, language and images) Abortion is Essential to Democracy [7] - This pre-decision series of essays from the Brennan Center for Justice series provides fresh takes on the importance of lawful abortion access coming from the democracy angle (distinct from the reproductive rights and justice angle) and focusing on issues like money in politics and the power of state courts to fight back. Several pieces, such as "The Danger of Laws Criminalizing Pregnancy Outcomes" may be of particular interest in this new post-_Roe_ climate. --- Julie Archer (she/her/hers) Co-President, LWVWV (304) 610-9094 Links: ------ [1] https://www.facebook.com/events/717324863019741 [2] https://www.facebook.com/ACLUWV/videos/742865630357216/?__cft__[0]=AZU8HLp6… [3] https://fb.watch/e8cfi6P9vu/ [4] https://www.womenshealthwv.org/ [5] https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/west-virginians-support-access-to-abort… [6] https://static1.squarespace.com/static/6190838c98732d54b730968a/t/629e2870a… [7] https://msmagazine.com/abortion-is-essential-to-democracy/

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