LWVWV BOARD MEETING AGENDA - SEP 19, 2026
REVISED – 9/2/2026
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Time: Sep 19, 2026 10:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
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10:00 AM
Welcome & Call to Order, Changes/Additions to Agenda
Lyn Widmyer
Judy Ball
✦ Elect Cynthia Nelson to serve on Board and fill unexpired term of Carline Shaw as Secretary -- ACTION
Co-Presidents’ Reports from LWVUS Convention
* Concurrences approved:
o Protecting the Rights of Immigrants, submitted by LWV-WA
o Religious Freedom, submitted by LWV-CO (adopted after objections to the rules & re-vote)
* https://docs.google.com/document/d/1yV5AyUBiKlFWXmCkMGo3pp7p91MkbO5v0876N4G3Ka4/edit?usp=drive_link Key Achievements of 2026 LWVUS Convention
* https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FRWBHuCHJCTazfneo3ssDeCG0FdgrZnR/view?usp=drivesdk LWVWV delegation at LWVUS Convention (photo)
* Letter to Governor requesting withdrawal of WV National Guard from DC
* Email from LWVUS regarding what State Leagues need to know about mail-in ballot litigation and voter education for the 2026 Midterms (sent separately to Board and Huntington local)
* Participation in LWVUS August 8 Day of Action in honor of anniversary of the Voting Rights Act
* Cards prepared with Delta Sigma Theta highlighting Voter ID requirements reordered and 1000 cards distributed to local Leagues and members at large
Lyn
Approval of minutes (previously deferred minutes because quorum lacking on 7/18/2026)
* https://docs.google.com/document/d/1k7wrSww4oDjeE3o2OmfUCgrGcqpH4OIg/edit?usp=drive_link&ouid=106734900997968828968&rtpof=true&sd=true LWVWV Brd Minutes 21Mar2026.docx
* https://docs.google.com/document/d/1NonoclgSyVtpupYHT4gxpqgMTlmrJ-Oq/edit?usp=drive_link&ouid=106734900997968828968&rtpof=true&sd=true 2026-05-16 - LWVWV Council Minutes -edit.docx
* https://docs.google.com/document/d/13WQQCdlghPq5za4bNsNxuIiB1Thf4GKV/edit?usp=drive_link&ouid=106734900997968828968&rtpof=true&sd=true 2026-05-16 Zoom summary -edited.docx
* https://docs.google.com/document/d/1aJuxkWKKaTPUmwR5MFgcmNJ7OF9NQtIv/edit?usp=drive_link&ouid=106734900997968828968&rtpof=true&sd=true 2026-07-18 - LWVWV - Zoom AI Board Minutes.docx
Treasurer’s Report
* Treasurer’s Report
Teresa
10:20 a.m.
New Business
Preparing for 2026 election season
* VOTE411 update
* Voter education on new photo ID law -- high priority
* Any local Leagues planning candidate forums? Don’t forget https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HvbjSKtz0pV8lgqE3lF9PuufU24hY-B-/view?usp=drive_link LWVWV 2024 Policy on Empty Chair Candidate Events_.pdf
* Endorse LWVWV members/local Leagues to participate in Mountain State Spotlight community conversations wherever/whenever they are held
o MSS contacted LWVWV regarding community conversation in Wood County
o We lack LWVWV members in Wood County to participate
o Model for conversations held in Monongalia & Preston Counties: MSS journalists managed conversation component. League-MM conducted voter education for attendees.
* Seek LWVUS endorsement of publicizing Election Protection hotline for voting concerns/issues
Autumn
Lyn
LLAW —
* Bekah Aranda contacted SOS office to seek support for bill to remove barriers to voting for persons with disabilities:
o In 2026 session, https://fastdemocracy.com/bill/wv/2026/bills/WVB00032372/ HB 4547 & https://fastdemocracy.com/bill/wv/2026/bills/WVB00033747/ SB 902
o https://drive.google.com/file/d/1E4iOf3d7VxBHMu_2svMiOQluAbIp78Tw/view?usp=drive_link Talking points on this policy issue.
* Bekah & Judy met to discuss construction of “dashboard” tracking spreadsheet
* LWVWV Opposition to Amendment 1 posted on social media. Lots of views.
Judy
Highlights of LWVUS Leader meetings
* Inquiry from Brady Horine on LWVWV position on Amendment 1
Lyn
11:20 a.m.
Unfinished Business
Amicus Brief on Vaccine Mandate
Amicus Brief on Education Governance
* 2 new members of WV Supreme Court of Appeals sworn in from 2026 Primary:
o Justice James W. "Bill" Flanigan
o Justice H.L. Kirkpatrick
* WV Supreme Court of Appeals session began Sep 2
Judy
LWVWV Board Vacancies
* Remaining vacancies on state Board still unfilled
* Update from Nominations Committee
Lyn
Jonathan
Digital maintenance
* Need support to update/maintain website
* FastDemocracy is adding features, including live AI-assisted streaming of hearings & weekly trainings
* Develop/enhance social media strategy
Local League Reports
✦ Huntington Area
✦ Jefferson County
* Candidate Forums scheduled in October, including for first time, forums in Berkeley County l * Posting on social media on how Panhandle delegates and senators voted on bills of interest to the League * Identifying ourselves as League of Women Voters of West Virginia serving Berkeley and Jefferson Counties to reflect additional members in Berkeley County
Lyn
✦ Morgantown-Monongalia County
* Substack update. 145 subscribers as of Sep 2
http://lwvmorgantown.substack.com LWVMorgantown.substack.com
* Tacitus, new anonymous contributor for LWVMM Substack. Modern series to review The Federalist Papers.
* Updated flyers for voter events — for any local League to use:
* https://drive.google.com/file/d/1YNm5AIb7YO0v6j2UFVgYoCw79BBvv1el/view?usp=drive_link Student Voters ← can use this one!
* https://drive.google.com/file/d/1cKmq_9tlPiKhXZzbY8925AHHcnJIu1Ge/view?usp=drive_link Photo ID ← can use this one!
* https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WufQuWrOveVSKQt_YvO5fr2Oi-uBlZ1G/view?usp=drive_link Absentee Ballots ← can use this one!
* SB 59: New requirements for voter registration & eligibility to vote require intent to remain at residence “indefinitely.” No idea how such a requirement can be implemented or enforced.
* Voter education/outreach
o Stewartstown ice cream social
o Westover Senior Center
o other(s)
Autumn
For the good of the order
Noon
ADJOURN
Next Meetings/Events:
* Nov 21
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1uZN4qEa4h18tFvL62WL9Nex4BaImYEdGlBNINsZEpI4/edit?usp=drive_link LWVWV Board of Directors, 2025-2027