LWVMS Council 2008

  What?.  Who?.  When?.  Where?.  What Else?.

Council is our biennial meeting where Leaguers, new and old, have the opportunity to learn about topics and discuss important issues. This year, we will have a choice of workshops to help our leagues grow and take action in their communities. Our annual business meeting will follow where we will adopt our yearly budget and assess progress on our program items and studies. Anyone interested in learning about the League of Women Voters is welcome to attend and participate!

What?

Schedule At a Glance

9:00-9:30 Registration & Welcome
9:30-10:15 Workshop Session I
10:15-11:00 Workshop Session II
11:00-11:15 Break
11:15-12:00 Workshop Session III
12:00-1:30 Luncheon & Awards Ceremony
1:30-2:30 LWVMS Business Meeting
2:30-3:00 Silent Auction & Adjourn

Workshops

Session I Choices:

• Your League on the Web: This workshop, led by Stacy Callender, Webmaster for the LWVMS, is designed for state and local leaders to learn about our website and how it can help local Leagues and Units. During this workshop, leaders will be able to update their local league and unit webpages.

• Meet & Greet: We often are so busy with our work and action agendas that we forget to take time just to socialize. This session is intended for those who are new to league and those who are not so new to network. Come prepared to enjoy a cup of coffee and some good conversation!

Session II Choices:

• Growing Your League: This workshop, led by Elisabeth MacNamara, LWVUS liaison to Mississippi, will provide insight into increasing the membership and active participation of the local and state leagues.

• League 101: This workshop, led by Stacy Callender, former LWVMS President and current Advocate, will share the history and goals for the League of Women Voters, explain how the League works, and review the special Lingo that leaguers use. Anyone new to League will not want to miss this important introduction!

Session III Choices:

• Programs: From Idea to Advocacy: This workshop, led by Elisabeth MacNamara, LWVUS liaison to Mississippi, will explore the entire process by which the league develops their policy positions emphasizing the bottom-up approach for which the League is famous!

• NEW!Elections 2008: Making a Difference in Mississippi: This workshop, led by Fran Leber, will review several action options that our state and local leagues can take this summer and fall to increase voter education and promote voter participation in our upcoming state and federal elections.

Who?

ELISABETH MACNAMARA

We are honored to have Ms. MacNamara join us for Council 2008!

In her professional life, Ms. MacNamara has been an Assistant District Attorney for DeKalb County, GA, since 1986. In 2006 she became the Deputy Chief Assistant District Attorney in the Juvenile Court for DeKalb County, GA.

Ms. MacNamara will be as our featured speaker during our luncheon where she will address the future of the League of Women Voters and it's relevance in these changing times! She will also lead two workshops to help us build the League of the Future right here in Mississippi, so be sure to check them out!

Ms. MacNamara currently serves as Mississippi's liaison to LWVUS. She is has served as a Director with LWVUS since 2006.

In her home state of Georgia, she has previously served as the LWVGA President (2001-2006) and a state board member (1999-2001, 1983-1991) as the Program Vice President and the State Secretary as well as served in the Chair of the Courts/Criminal Justice Board Committee with the LWVGA.

She has also been involved in her local league, LWV-Dekalb County, GA, as the President (1997-1999) and Local League Board Member (1984-1997) as the Vice President and Secretary as well as served as Chairs of the the Courts/Criminal Justice and the Education Board Committee.

BE SURE TO COME HEAR THIS DYNAMIC, EXCITING LEAGUER AS SHE SHARES A VISION FOR OUR FUTURE LEAGUE!

When?

Saturday, May 17, 2008 9:00am - 3:00pm

Where?

MSU School of Architecture 509 E. Capitol Street Jackson, MS 39202

What Else?

Registration Form

Registration Fee: $20 (fee to cover the cost of materials and luncheon)

Please make checks payable to: LWVMS

For further information:

Contact Stacy Callender, Council Planning Chair, by phone at 662-418-0888 or by email at call0105@hotmail.com

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