Updated Agenda, JUL 18, 2026 Agenda (Google drive) https://docs.google.com/document/d/1KESQs_7jEHodxOAf4zpO_aX1FgsG_NPDRpZnpR6PUhM/edit?usp=drive_link
LWVWV BOARD AGENDA - JUL 18, 2026
REVISED – 7/10/2026, 7/11/2026
ZOOM Link:
Time: Jul 18, 2026 10:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81927945870?pwd=oQZbyw5wau9noGGlaTJ3EE4L1GAoQa.1
Meeting ID: 819 2794 5870
Passcode: 678935
---
One tap mobile
+13017158592,,81927945870#,,,,*678935# US (Washington DC)
+13052241968,,81927945870#,,,,*678935# US
10:00 AM
Welcome & Call to Order, Changes/Additions to Agenda
Lyn Widmyer
-
Remembering Carline Shaw 💔
Lyn
Co-Presidents’ Reports from LWVUS Convention
-
Address from Girl Scouts of America Director describing their partnership with LWV -
Concurrences approved: -
Protecting the Rights of Immigrants, submitted by LWV-WA -
Religious Freedom, submitted by LWV-CO (adopted after objections to the rules & re-vote) -
Key Achievements of 2026 LWVUS Convention https://docs.google.com/document/d/1yV5AyUBiKlFWXmCkMGo3pp7p91MkbO5v0876N4G3Ka4/edit?usp=drive_link -
LWVWV delegation https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FRWBHuCHJCTazfneo3ssDeCG0FdgrZnR/view?usp=drivesdk at LWVUS Convention (photo)
Lyn
Judy
Approval of minutes
-
LWVWV Brd Minutes 21Mar2026.docx https://docs.google.com/document/d/1k7wrSww4oDjeE3o2OmfUCgrGcqpH4OIg/edit?usp=drive_link&ouid=106734900997968828968&rtpof=true&sd=true(previously deferred) -
2026-05-16 - LWVWV Council Minutes -edit.docx https://docs.google.com/document/d/1NonoclgSyVtpupYHT4gxpqgMTlmrJ-Oq/edit?usp=drive_link&ouid=106734900997968828968&rtpof=true&sd=true -
2026-05-16 Zoom summary -edited.docx https://docs.google.com/document/d/13WQQCdlghPq5za4bNsNxuIiB1Thf4GKV/edit?usp=drive_link&ouid=106734900997968828968&rtpof=true&sd=true
Judy
Teresa (absent)
Treasurer’s Report
-
Treasurer’s Report https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IqLAK0Yl0YVqsjZ8tuCi0KsBgrA0lDKc/view?usp=drivesdk -
Reaffirm Teresa’s representation on LWV Trust for 2021-2027 -- MOTION
Teresa (absent)
10:20 a.m.
New Business
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
Lyn
Autumn
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 LWVWV 2024 Policy on Empty Chair Candidate Events_.pdf https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HvbjSKtz0pV8lgqE3lF9PuufU24hY-B-/view?usp=drive_link -
Endorse LWVWV members/local Leagues to participate in Mountain State Spotlight community conversations wherever/whenever they are held -
MSS contacted LWVWV regarding community conversation in Wood County -
We lack LWVWV members in Wood County to participate -
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
Judy
LLAW —
-
Bekah Aranda contacted SOS office to seek support for bill to remove barriers to voting for persons with disabilities: -
In 2026 session, HB 4547 https://fastdemocracy.com/bill/wv/2026/bills/WVB00032372/ & SB 902 https://fastdemocracy.com/bill/wv/2026/bills/WVB00033747/ -
Talking points https://drive.google.com/file/d/1E4iOf3d7VxBHMu_2svMiOQluAbIp78Tw/view?usp=drive_link on this policy issue. -
Legislative Scorecard published & available to voters before primary voting began. -
Judy & OLLI class, 7/15/2026 -- Highs & Lows of the 2026 WV Legislature: An Update (as of 7/10/2026, 45 students enrolled)
Judy
Highlights of LWVUS Leader meetings
-
Sania Irwin, new LWVUS President, presided over first state leaders meeting following Convention -
Update on liaison with LWVUS https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qPDIAX3rBRGpdnOXHmL9paEskqHU3Mt5Lk4YZaNpR8o/edit?usp=drive_link (7/8/2026)
Lyn
Judy
11:20 a.m.
Unfinished Business
Amicus Brief on Vaccine Mandate
Amicus Brief on Education Governance
-
No update on cases -
2 new members of WV Supreme Court of Appeals sworn in from 2026 Primary: -
Justice James W. "Bill" Flanigan -
Justice H.L. Kirkpatrick.
Judy
LWVWV Board Vacancies
-
Vacancies on state Board still unfilled -
Loss of Carline leaves critical vacancy for Secretary
Lyn
Local League Reports
✦ Huntington Area
✦ Jefferson County
-
Using information from LLAW Legislative Scorecard for local voters
Lyn
✦ Morgantown-Monongalia County
-
Substack update. 139 subscribers as of Jul 10
LWVMorgantown.substack.com http://lwvmorgantown.substack.com
-
Neal Barkus, Jefferson County League member, has become a contributor for LWVMM Substack. Welcome, Neal! -
URL for new website semi-resolved after months of effort, with redirect to https://lwvmorgantown.org. LWVUS-issued URL: https://morgantown-monongaliacountywv.lwv.org/ -
Updated flyers for voter events — for any local League to use: -
Student Voters https://drive.google.com/file/d/1YNm5AIb7YO0v6j2UFVgYoCw79BBvv1el/view?usp=drive_link ← can use this one! -
Photo ID https://drive.google.com/file/d/1cKmq_9tlPiKhXZzbY8925AHHcnJIu1Ge/view?usp=drive_link ← can use this one! -
Absentee Ballots https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WufQuWrOveVSKQt_YvO5fr2Oi-uBlZ1G/view?usp=drive_link ← 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.
Judy
For the good of the order
Noon
ADJOURN
Next Meetings/Events:
-
Jul 18 -
Sep 19 -
Nov 21
LWVWV Board of Directors, 2025-2027 https://docs.google.com/document/d/1uZN4qEa4h18tFvL62WL9Nex4BaImYEdGlBNINsZEpI4/edit?usp=drive_link