VOTER SERVICES
Focus: Participate in and organize voter registration and education activities at various sites in Palm Beach County. Work with the Speakers Bureau and other committees to provide voter registration services.
Chair: Phyllis Applebaum, voterservices@lwvpbc.org
Meetings: In order to be more convenient to everyone, we alternate morning and evening meetings on the first Thursday of each month.
We are currently holding meetings by Zoom.
BE SURE TO CHECK THE CALENDAR TO CONFIRM MORNING VS. EVENING MEETINGS.
CIVICS EDUCATION
Focus: To provide reliable information on elections and public policy issues to a diverse PBC population through innovative educational approaches.
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Chair: TBD.
COMMUNITY OUTREACH
Focus:
- Providing well-researched and unbiased information so that all Palm Beach County residents will become better-informed voters
- Increasing language-appropriate and culturally relevant resources on how to register and vote
- Offering voter education and registration activities, training and information to non-profit organizations, religious groups and community events throughout Palm Beach County
- Collaborating and building partnerships with nonpartisan organizations
Co-Chairs: Cindy Sheehan Hartwell & Patty Whitehill
Contact email: communityoutreach@lwvpbc.org
MEMBERSHIP
Focus:
- To develop strategies to increase and diversify membership
- To recruit, mentor, and retain new LWV members.
- To provide hospitality for Hot Topic Luncheons and other League events.
Chair: Darlene Kostrub, members@lwvpbc.org
Meetings: Please check the Calendar.
SPEAKERS BUREAU PRESENTATIONS
Focus: To raise public awareness about League issues, increase visibility and promote voting.
Chair: TBD
The next Speaker’s Bureau Training will be announced.
CANDIDATE FORUMS & SPEAKER BUREAU PANEL DISCUSSIONS
Focus: To raise public awareness about League issues, increase visibility and promote voting.
Chair: Linda Kramer, forums@lwvpbc.org
YOUNG LEAGUERS
Focus: We are a service group of the LWVPBC for young professionals and students who want to participate in making our world a better place through community service, advocacy, activism and education.
Chair: Ashley Cacicedo, youngleaguers@lwvpbc.org
SPECIAL EVENTS
Focus: To coordinate and facilitate League-wide events that inform and educate our communities on critical issues and support the general mission and goals of the League. Special events include Hot Topic Luncheons, Cool Topic presentations as well as Day Tripper events, fundraisers, and celebrations.
Co-Chairs: Mary Mertz, specialevents@lwvpbc.org
Meetings: Events are being held as in-person and/or virtual events. Please check the Events Calendar for current information.
MEMBER SERVICES
DEVELOPMENT
Focus:
- To assist League Issue Committees secure funds for voter registration, candidate forums, public presentations and civic education activities.
- To provide opportunities for individuals and businesses to sponsor League publications and special events.
- To engage League members and allies in fundraising opportunities.
- To create a diversified funding base for League operations.
- To showcase sponsors, donors and funders on League media and communications.
Contact: DEV@lwvpbc.org
Meetings: TBD.
EDUCATION FUND
Focus: Our Education Fund Committee manages funds from donations, gifts, and grants made to the LWVPBC Education Fund, and distributes those funds to LWVPBC for educational projects our League undertakes. LWVPBC Education Fund is a 501(c)(3) educational non-profit organization.
Chair: Jill Abbey, edfund@lwvpbc.org
FINANCE
Focus:
- To keep accurate financial records of LWVPBC and LWVPBC Education Fund
- To report financial results to the board
- To oversee the annual budget process
Chair: Dorneth (Dawn) Weir, treasurer@lwvpbc.org
Meetings: As needed
COMMUNICATIONS
Focus: To successfully communicate with our members and the broader community about LWVPBC Initiatives.
We are building a PR and Social Media team. Support the League by adding your communication and IT skills.
Chair: Cathy Einhorn, communications@lwvpbc.org
Send newsletter submissions to: news@lwvpbc.org
Calendar Updates: calendar@lwvpbc.org
Website Issues: help@lwvpbc.org
Meetings: TBD.
NOMINATING
Focus:
- To identify excellent candidates and nominate members to fill upcoming Board vacancies
- To find the best candidate for each position, seeking a diverse Board
- To secure candidates for the ballot and present a slate of qualified, acceptable candidates to the Board for approval and to the membership for a vote
Chair: Darlene Kostrub, nominating@lwvpbc.org
Election is held at April annual meeting.
Meetings: As Needed
