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Date: 5/14/2024
Subject: News Blast May 14, 2024
From: League of Women Voters of McLean County




May 14, 2024

The LWV Needs You!
 
Have you thought about becoming more active in our local League? There are two positions available.
 
After ably directing the Observers, Gretchen Monti is stepping down from this role. Thank you so much, Gretchen, for your leadership!  The Observer Director, which is a board member position, endeavors to ensure we have Observers at key governmental meetings, arranges for their training, and guides them in reporting what they have observed. 
 
We also have a need for a board member who will temporarily fill the Vice President role through the November elections. At that time, our Voter Services Director, Chad Kahl, will move into the VP spot. The temporary VP will serve as a board member from July 2024 to June 2025 and the initial and temporary VP duties can be shaped to meet your interests and time. 

Both positions provide a terrific way to learn more about how the League function and for you to become more active in a national election year.  League leadership promises support and mentorship to anyone wishing to step up into either role.  The League Board meets monthly for approximately an hour and a half. 
 
If you're interested, contact Diana Hauman at dianahauman@aol.com; Laurie Wollrab at lwollrab@gmail.com or 309-261-2688 or Faith Russell at fasruss@gmail.com or 309-830-2165. 

Cheers to 50 Years!
 
Make plans to attend the McLean County Board meeting on Thursday, May 16, at 5:30 p.m. at the Government Center. A proclamation will be presented acknowledging the 50 years men have been full members of the League of Women Voters.  

Are you a Hoarder?
Help preserve League history 

Illinois State University archives houses the archives for the League of Women Voters of McLean County, thanks to member Sandra Harmon. We're helping ISU collect information from members who may have boxes, files or computer messages that could be of interest and helpful to future generations. Are you one of those members? If so, we would love to have them.
 
Just send us a message at info@lwvmclean.org and we'll get in touch with you to collect the boxes or files or let you know how to send electronic information to the League archivist.  Thanks so much for your help with this important project!

League Happy Hour
 
Join league members for a happy hour and celebrate hump day.  
 
Wednesday, May 22 from 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
Deep End Tap at the Eastland Suites (Prospect and Eastland Ave.)
 
Enjoy conversation, a beverage and something to eat.
 
Questions? Contact Diana Hauman at dianahauman@aol.com or 309-838-1320.
 
Hope to see you there!

Media Literacy
How to spot mis- and disinformation

To learn about more about recognizing mis- and disinformation in the media, join the League of Women Voters of Illinois virtual presentation May 22, from 6:30 - 8:00.
 
For more details and registration:
 

Upcoming Meetings
 
May 16: McLean County Board Regular Meeting at 5:30 p.m. Government Center, Room 400, 4th floor, 115 E. Washington.
 
May 20: Normal Town Council Meeting at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall.  

Miss the Last Issue of The Voter? Click on the link below for the most recent issue.
 

League of Women Voters of McLean County
P.O. Box 932, Normal, IL 61761
info@lwvmclean.org
lwvmclean.org

Email: info@lwvmclean.org

League of Women Voters of McLean County 

PO Box 932 

Normal, IL 61761