LWVC Convention 2023
Tuesday, June 8, 2021
12:00-1:30 pm
Virtual conferences are still new to us all. Join us for a briefing on how to cast a vote, submit a motion, and queue for debate. The Parliamentarian will also go over some basics in our procedural rules.
Local Redistricting – Engaging the Public
Redistricting criteria includes the concept of “communities of interest.” Learn from our panel of redistricting coalition members how to engage them to make a difference at the local level. Hear about some of the issues of concern in localities.
Join us for an update on recent LWVC Water Committee activities and an opportunity for League members from around the state to share their water concerns.
Tuesday, June 8, 2021
5:00-6:30 pm
Learn about the many areas the LWVC Climate Change Task Force is working. We’ll highlight work on Food, Soils, and Agriculture, Wildfires, Climate Justice, Electrication of Buildings and Vehicles, and Municipal and Regional Climate Action Plans. Understand the whys and whats of the LWVC Climate legislative effort. See how you can get yourself and your Local League involved in climate. We can make a difference, but we need as many hands on deck as possible!
Best Practices for League Treasurers
Join us to hear suggestions on best practices for being a League Treasurer, general nonprofit Board reporting requirements, new reporting requirements from Attorney General, and what resources are available for you. Workshop also will include time to ask questions and share tricks other treasurers do to simplify the job.
Great League Voter Service Ideas
Local Leagues share their best projects. Come hear more about how other Leagues are changing the game in voter service. Want to share your League’s voter service success story? Click here to complete the interest form, due May 7.
Wednesday, June 9, 2021
12:00-1:30 pm
Using the New Homelessness Action Policy and Toolkit
What can a local League do about homelessness issues? How can we help to improve services? What works and what doesn’t. What sorts of resources are available? Join our workshop to learn how the Homelessness Action Policy and Toolkit can help your League in regards to local issues.
Get Out the Vote: Engaging Diverse Communities
Join this workshop to hear from a group of California community based organizations who ran successful Get out the Vote campaigns for the 2020 General Election. Learn how each organization defined who they wanted to reach, planned their strategies for how to reach those people, executed the work, and what the results were. You will also see samples of the kinds of creative media and messaging developed. These projects set the bar for data driven development and execution of purpose driven civic communication with a specific focus on historically underrepresented voters.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Toolkit, including People First Language
Join this workshop to learn about our new DEI Toolkit, including how to frame language to ensure that, in your partnerships and community education, you are using language that centers people and their experiences. This is a critical piece in our work on diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Wednesday, June 9, 2021
5:00-6:30 pm
The LWVC Housing Position and How to Use It
Learn how to use the Housing Position to address housing issues in your community. What is RHNA and why does it matter? What can you do about affordable housing? What kind of educational programs can LWV offer to help the community discuss contentious housing issues?
Great League Advocacy & Community Education Ideas
Local Leagues share their best projects. Come hear more about how other Leagues are changing the game in advocacy and community education. Want to share your League’s success story? Click here to complete the interest form, due May 7.
Thursday, June 10, 2021
12:00-1:30 pm
Who Needs a Parliamentarian, Anyway?
You do! Contrary to popular belief, parliamentary procedure isn’t intended to make running a meeting more complicated. Its purpose is to uphold basic League principles – encouraging civil discourse and ensuring that every person in the meeting has an opportunity to be heard. This workshop will provide a brief refresher course on the uses of parliamentary procedure, suggest ways to streamline your meetings, and cover changes related to the “new normal” of virtual meetings.
Increase Community Outreach with My League Online (MyLO): Tips & Tricks
Set your site up for success with our built-in tools and learn how to increase your online visibility. Each site comes equipped to improve its own search engine optimization (SEO) and social media integration. We’ll demonstrate each of these tools that are already at your fingertips and provide additional recommendations that can increase your site traffic. Join us!
The Basics of Local League Advocacy
Local government is the place where decision making has the most immediate impact on a community. Whether it’s an issue of housing, local campaign finance, police conduct, sales tax, redistricting, libraries, water quality, and many more issues local Leagues can influence cities, counties, and special districts. Learn how to apply League positions to analyze proposals to make your League an effective advocate.
Thursday, June 10, 2021
5:00-6:30 pm
Maximizing Post-Pandemic Events
When physical distancing restrictions are lifted and social life can resume, there will be a new normal regarding attendee participation in meetings and events. Virtual meetings taught us efficient ways to interact remotely, and we need to recognize the benefits of virtual meetings so we can incorporate them into future events. Examples will include candidate forums.
And Justice for All: How to Make a Difference in Your Community through Criminal Justice Reform
Using the LWVC Criminal Justice Position and Toolkit to address equity and justice issues in your community. What is a police use-of-force policy and why does it matter? What can you do about law enforcement accountability? What kind of educational programs can LWV offer to help your community discuss alternatives to the carceral system? OPTIONAL: we’re interested in your feedback to inform the workshop http://bit.ly/LWVCCJsurvey2021
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