Sessions

How to Advocate for Healthy Communities

August 11 ~ 11:30 am
Presenters: Sam Streukens, LWVMN Staff
Whether you want to be a more effective advocate or are a leader looking to strengthen your work, this call will give you the tools and inspiration to take action right now. We will discuss how we can remain nonpartisan from the local to the national level while protecting and expanding our democracy. Let’s use our voices to stand up for healthy communities! (register)

New Member Orientation

August 12 ~ 12:00 pm
Presenters: Michelle Witte, Executive Director

Welcome to the LWVMN New Member Orientation! Whether you're new to our League or just want a refresher, this session is your chance to dive into our vibrant history and discover the exciting work we do, with an emphasis on the State and National levels. Get ready for a fun and engaging overview of who we are, what drives us, and how you can jump in and make a difference. Join us for an inspiring start to your LWV journey! (register)

Canva Workshop

August 12 ~ 1:00 pm
Presenters: Erin Lorenz, LMPA; Mary Brodd, LWVMN Staff
Join LMPA’s Canva wizard Erin Lorenz as she creates a social media post in Canva from start to finish. There will be time for a Q&A afterwards. (register)

Member Service & Retention

August 12 ~ 1:30 pm
Presenters: Michelle Witte, Executive Director

Wow, our membership is growing! If you're a local League Leader who wants to learn how you can best serve and retain members, this is the session for you! Join us as we share all the great ideas that were collected during our State Convention, and add that to the ways we can use tools such as Unite & Rise (from LWVUS) and Fired up Friday (from LWVMN) to connect members to meaningful actions, and to the important every-day work you do as grassroots local Leagues, which is also critical to empowering voters and defending democracy during these times. (register)

Treasurers 101

August 13 ~ 11:30 am
Presenters: Bridgit Jordan, Cindy Holker

New to being a treasurer or want to discuss thorny treasurer issues? Join us! Review the schedule for treasurers who are part of our LWVMN 501(c)3 organization as an LLC. Discuss when financial reports are due, how to manage communications that might come from the IRS, and best practices in budgeting and bookkeeping. Talk a bit about the new membership process. Get your questions answered to help you be successful in managing your League’s books. (register)

Voter Service 101

August 13 ~ 6:30 pm
Presenter: Amy Perna, Judy Zaunbrecher

Are you new to the role of Voter Service Chair, or just looking for a refresher? This session will provide an overview of our key voter service activities, including Vote411, candidate forums, voter registration, and naturalization ceremonies. You'll also learn how the state League supports this work—and we’ll leave time for your questions at the end! (register)

ChapterSpot Website Editor

TBD
Presenter: Mary Brodd

One of the features of the new national membership system is the Website Editor - learn how to start using it to create a basic website for your League, including sizing photos in Canva and linking a Google Calendar to the webpage.

League Leadership Essentials

TBD
Presenters: Laura Helmer, Amy Perna

Details to come!

More Coming Soon!