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Friend, 

Just weeks ago, we came together both in person in Washington, DC, and online for our 56th Biennial National Convention, where I was honored to be elected your national board president for the next two years. Like so many of you, I am deeply committed to our mission of empowering voters and defending democracy, and I cannot wait to continue this work as your president! 

In my Convention remarks to delegates on Sunday, I spoke about my vision for the next two years and the power of women to create a more perfect democracy. Amid a busy election season, our nation is facing existential threats to democracy. As we honor and reflect on our 104-year-old legacy as a trusted, nonpartisan voice that values grassroots action, we cannot face modern challenges without building a League that is bigger, bolder, and more powerful. 

Over 1,200 members from all 50 states, DC, and the Virgin Islands joined us for Convention this past June. We kicked off our new biennium with powerful remarks from our incoming CEO, Celina Stewart. In addition to impressive workshops and caucuses, attendees also heard inspiring words from our keynote speaker, Kim Teehee, the Cherokee Nation’s delegate to Congress. 

This is just a snapshot of our highlights from Convention: you can find our full debrief, including a day-by-day recap, on the League Management Site. 

Since 2020, the League has partnered with Power the Polls to recruit election workers. As we continue to gear up for November, I’m excited to share that LWV is continuing this partnership: our democracy depends on election workers to ensure that all voters can make their voices heard. I hope you will join us this year on Thursday, August 1, for National Poll Worker Recruitment Day! Leagues can find more information about participating in this day of action, as well as access social media tools and our unique registration link with our toolkit. I know from personal experience that serving as a poll worker is both important and fulfilling work.

In League,

Dianna

See all upcoming events on the League Management Site.

• Action Alert: Tell Congress to Ensure That the Equal Rights Amendment Is Published
• Action Alert: Urge Your Representatives to Support the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act

There are many opportunities to radically show up at rallies with partners on important democracy issues this summer! Reach out to organizing@lwv.org with any questions or to strategize. 

• July 17 | John Lewis Voting Rights National Day of Action and Vigils: Honor the life and legacy of Congressman John Lewis and demand legislative action to strengthen voting rights. Plan an action in your state or community or join an action near you. Also check activities on League in Action. 

Join us as an LWV League In Action supporter to take powerful and impactful digital actions on each of these community opportunities. 

On August 1, 2024, join LWV, Power the Polls, and hundreds of partners for National Poll Worker Recruitment Day! Our democracy depends on poll workers to ensure safe, free, and fair elections for all voters. Find recruitment tools, including sample graphics and social media captions, in our toolkit.

The 2024 Convention delegates approved a national study on the federal judiciary. The study committee interest form is for League members interested in participating in or supporting the study committee. The deadline to express interest and complete the form is July 31, 2024, at 9pm ET. Please note that a separate application form will be sent to candidates for additional information. If you have questions about the interest form or study, please email progplan@lwv.org.

Our 2024 National Convention wasn’t ALL about business! Attendees can find a comprehensive daily recap of Convention on the League Management Site. Check out some of the highlights, including: 

• Remarks from LWV’s incoming CEO, Celina Stewart 
• Speech from LWV’s 2024 – 2026 Board president, Dianna Wynn 
• Tribute video to LWV’s late Board president, Dr. Deborah Ann Turner 
• Keynote speech from Delegate Kim Teehee 
• Turn Up for One Person, One Vote panel 
• 2022 – 2024 Biennium Impact Report 
• 2024 – 2026 Nominating Committee 
• Photos from Convention

Are you interested in combating mis- and disinformation? Do you want to learn best practices on sharing accurate information about elections? Download our new one-pager on the do’s and don’ts of election disinformation! We encourage all Leagues to use this one-pager as a resource in their voter education work!

Be sure to update League leadership in the Roster Manager Portal. This ensures LWVUS has appropriate contact information for Leagues and that newly elected presidents receive the League Update. 

• Letter: League Joins Comments Regarding Consolidation in Health Care Markets

• Yesterday, the League of Women Voters of the United States issued a statement in response to the House passage of the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act. Read our statement: LWV Responds to House Vote on the SAVE Act. 
• Devita Harden, president of the League of Women Voters of Pulaski County, AR, spoke with local news about the League’s efforts to ensure voters are registered and civically engaged. Watch the segment: League of Women Voters speaks of importance of voting. 
• The League of Women Voters of La Plata County, CO, hosted a screening of ‘Undivide Us,’ a documentary about bridging the political divide. Learn more: League of Women Voters’ ‘Undivide’ Us’ screenign sparks authetic dialogue with Durango are residents.

Special Notifications: To help keep members informed, LWVUS sends this bi-weekly, internal email newsletter to state and local League presidents, as well as other highly engaged League members. The League Update includes important announcements about upcoming trainings and webinars, grant opportunities, messaging resources, stories from Leagues nationwide, and surveys to help LWVUS serve Leagues better. This newsletter is curated for League members specifically and is not intended for public consumption or distribution. 

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