IN THIS ISSUE:
- Mark Your Calendar
- Thoughts on the 2024 LWVUS Convention, by Lynda Verzillo
- Support our Stampathon!
- Register to Attend State Assembly 2024 (right here in Roselle!)
- League Leaders Register to attend ENERGIZE Leadership Training
- Delegate Needed for League of Women Voters Lake Michigan Region Annual Meeting
- Food Scarcity is a Real Issue - You Can Help Locally
- Opportunities!
Mark Your Calendar:
- Friday, July 19, at noon Abolition of Electoral College https://www.lwv.org/opov REGISTER IN ADVANCE
- Sunday, August 4 - Taste of Roselle (we need shift volunteers)
- Saturday, August 10 from 8:30 to 12:30 PM, LWVIL State Assembly at Trinity Lutheran Church
- Thursday, August 29 from 6-8 PM Energize Leadership on ZOOM
- Saturday, September 7 from 9-10 AM Energize Leadership breakout groups on ZOOM
- Saturday, September 7 - Bloomingdale Septemberfest (we need shift volunteers)
- Tuesday, September 17 - Fall Kickoff at Pollyanna
Thoughts on the 2024 LWVUS Convention, by Lynda Verzillo![](https://lh7-us.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXcX1obUEtThZhdTFqh5CmzcgYzbongeIoAB1kLNsKGr3Ur74SuqOxdVA31PW2CtgOM_aw2fCHkuMCgdL-CYM0AG6eb82AnHDwY-tdw4Yh0S31pmhOnRM87e3RAHSfO3NpiouD_iWCcoYxq2DuS-EkkQdUQ_?key=eEdhCUPU57f1EVdFf4oJ9g)
Read all about Lynda's trip to DC for the LWVUS Convention. Lynda shares a full report on immigration, Abolishing the Electoral College, DC Statehood, and more. Thank you Lynda for attending and representing our League. Thoughts on the 2024 LWVUS Convention, by Lynda Verzillo.
Support our Stampathon!
Fill out this form to let us know if you can contribute stamps: The LWVRB is hosting a "Stamp-athon" (google.com) for our Get Out The Vote efforts in the Fall! Stamps can be purchased in person at the Post Office or online at Sailboats Postcard Stamps | USPS.com. Postcard stamps cost $.56 each so your contribution will help a lot!
Please give your stamps to Barb Hochstadt or Roberta Borrino before August 1, 2024. If you have any questions, email Barb at barbrendall@sbcglobal.net.Thanks to Laura Bennett, Kristin Borrrino, Roberta Borrino, Patty Burns, Sue Coleman, Ashley Cook, Barbara Hochstadt, Diana Hoke, Jean Milz and Barbara Murray for supplying 340 stamps. We need a lot more so please share some with us!
Register to Attend State Assembly 2024 on Saturday, August 10, 8:30 am–12:30 pm
Attend virtually or in person at Trinity Lutheran Church in Roselle. Register at lwvil.org/assembly-2024. Cost is $10.00
The League of Women Voters of Illinois has 43 local Leagues throughout the state. Local Leagues need to be well-prepared for the November 2024 election and the challenges it presents to our democracy. The best way to prepare is through an in-person/hybrid state assembly where we can focus on crucial actions for local Leagues to take in the coming months. All LWVRB members are welcome to attend! Don’t miss this opportunity to attend a state event right in our service area!
We will cover: Elections Task Force, Rapid Response Plan, How to Get Out the Vote with Smart Voter Data, Misinformation and Disinformation, League in Action, LWVUS One Person One Vote Campaign, Awards & Acknowledgements, and more.
League Leaders Register to attend ENERGIZE Leadership Training
Empowerment Network for Engaging and Revitalized Growth, Inspiration, and a Zest for Excellence
LWVRB Leaders are asked to register to attend on Thursday, August 29, 6-9 PM, Virtual
LWVIL is re-introducing regular annual training for all local Leagues! This virtual event is open to all new and experienced elected and appointed leaders for Illinois local Leagues and MAS Units, as well as any interested members.
We will cover officer, board member, and committee expectations and responsibilities. Topics include voter services, advocacy, membership handbooks, yearly calendars, ChapterSpot, roster management, and new structures on the horizon.
LWVRB Leaders are asked to register to attend a breakout session on Saturday, September 7, from 9:00-10:00 am, Virtual
We will also offer follow-up breakout sessions for the following leadership areas:
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Executive Leadership (Presidents, co-presidents, vice presidents, secretaries)
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Annual Planning Process (Program chairs, event chairs, those who participate in yearly calendar planning)
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Communications
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Issues & Advocacy
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Membership
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Treasurers
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Voter Service
Note: This list may be expanded to include additional roles.
Delegate Needed for League of Women Voters Lake Michigan Region Annual Meeting and Conference
The League of Women Voters of Roselle-Bloomingdale is a member of the League of Women Voters Lake Michigan Region (LWV LMR) inter-league organization (ILO). It is one of two watershed management-based Leagues in which we participate -- the League of Women Voters Upper Mississippi River Region is the other. In both instances, the ILO coordinates the work of Leagues on issues that cross state borders.
The LWVLMR will hold its annual meeting and conference in Michigan in October. Details to follow. Would you like to serve as our delegate? Check out their July 2024 newsletter for an idea of what issues they are currently working on: https://mailchi.mp/e5b78070e7c7/lwv-upper-mississippi-river-region-newsletter-july-and-august-2024?
Please contact Diana Hoke at didihoke@gmail.com if you'd like to represent us. Our League has budgeted for virtual attendance only, but this might be a good excuse for a little road trip to attend in person and participate in the business meeting, other related events, and tours. You would be eligible for up to the cost of the registration fee for virtual attendance if you prefer to attend in person. A brief report to update the Board would be requested as a deliverable.
Food Scarcity is a Community Issue - You Can Help
Tickets are on sale now for the Rotary's 2nd Annual Casino Night Fundraiser on Saturday, September 14th with proceeds going to the Roselle Community Food Pantry. The LWVRB is wondering if we have enough interest from individuals to support a table. Please email Barbrendall@sbcglobal.net if you are planning to attend (no league funds will be used for this event). For more information on the event or how to sponsor, please visit us at https://portal.clubrunner.ca/.../casino-night-fundraiser. If you can't attend the fundraiser but want to support the pantry, here's their donation link: Roselle Umc Community Food Pantry - Feed the Need (networkforgood.com)
Opportunities!
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Our Vision: We envision a democracy where every person has the desire, the right, the knowledge, and the confidence to participate.
Our Value: We believe in the power of women to create a more perfect democracy.
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