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Date: 6/4/2024
Subject: News Blast June 4, 2024
From: League of Women Voters of McLean County




June 4, 2024

It Makes My Blood Boil
How to Talk to People Who Disagree With You Politically
 

Dr. Gina M. Masullo joins the League of Women Voters of Illinois to discuss research-backed approaches for navigating digital spaces—and offline spaces—with people who disagree with you politically.

Their talk will provide tangible takeaways for you to apply in your own life to be more open to other viewpoints without compromising your values.
 
Register to attend this virtual event on Wednesday, June 19 at 7:00 p.m. 
 
Board Opportunities
Come join the board! 
 
There are two positions available if you are thinking of giving more to our local league.
 
Observer Director: help guide the government meeting observers by becoming the Observer Director. You would make sure there are observers at key government meetings, arrange for their training and guide them in reporting what they have observed. 
 
Vice President: there is 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 functions 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. 



Help Combat Misinformation and Disinformation
 
The spread of misinformation (unintentionally misleading) and disinformation (intentional falsehoods) is expected to be a problem affecting the November elections. Topics that have been the subjects of these flawed communications include vote-by-mail misuse, voter fraud, and the ballot handling process.

Our local League will be using information and resources provided by the state League to address this serious problem. If you’re concerned about efforts to disenfranchise or mislead voters, please contact Faith Russell fasruss@gmail.com to learn more and get involved in our local work.
Save the Date
 
Annual Meeting for the League of Women Voters of McLean County will be Monday, June 24th.  The agenda will include the 2024-25 budget, updated by-laws, election of 2024-25 officers, and recognition of our year's accomplishments.
 
More details to come in the News Blast. 

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
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Email: info@lwvmclean.org

League of Women Voters of McLean County 

PO Box 932 

Normal, IL 61761