January 2026 • Virtual

Join us for our January Jumpstart training for League members! These sessions are especially designed for local League Leaders, to help jumpstart your planning and activities for 2026, but all League members are welcome! Register for as many of these free sessions as you'd like. We will be recording these Zoom sessions, so you can watch them at a later date if need be. Questions?

Sessions (Dates/Times BELOW):

New Member Orientation
Presenter: Heidi Kloempken, Associate Director

This session is geared towards any new LWV Minnesota member who wants to learn about League work at the state and national level. Experienced members are welcome as well!

2026 Legislative Preview
Presenter: Sam Streukens, LWVMN Civic Engagement Director and Paul Huffman, Election and Redistricting Policy Coordinator

Learn about LWVMN’s 2026 Legislative Priorities, Partners, and our Lobby & Observer Corps - and how you can advocate for issues that are important to you and your local League this session.

Treasurers 101 ~ Weds, Jan 21, 1:00 pm
Presenter: Bridgit Jordan, LWVMN Accounting Manager

Are you new to your role as a local League treasurer or want a refresher? Join LWV MN Finance Guru Bridgit for an informative hour that is sure to have you leading your League’s finances with confidence. (register)

Social Media / Technology
Presenters: Cathy Thom, LWVMN Board

Learn about today’s social media landscape (it’ll change next week!) and what you can do to keep up.

Leadership 101
Presenters: Laura Helmer, LWVMN President and Amy Perna, LWVMN Executive Director

Designed for those in a leadership position within their local League, join us to learn more about important governance issues such as our nonpartisanship and DEI policies, annual planning calendar, convention planning and member resources, and let us know how we can best support you!

Member Portal ~ Weds, January 21, 12:00 noon
Presenters: Heidi Kloempken, Associate Director; Mary Brodd, Technical Services Manager, and Julie Stackhouse, LWVUS Board Liaison

This session is geared towards any Minnesota member who wants to learn about the League’s brand new membership system. Come learn about the League and hear about the pay-what-you can model, the new join and renewal process and what we hope to achieve in 2025 and beyond! (register)

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