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Date: 6/25/2024
Subject: News Blast June 25, 2024
From: League of Women Voters of McLean County


June 25, 2024
Outgoing President Diana Hauman handing over the gavel to incoming President Laurie Wollrab
Faith Russell, left, and Kay Moss were award winners at the LWV Annual Meeting. Faith received Leaguer of the Year and Kay was honored with Project of the Year. 
Annual Meeting Recap
 
The League of Women Voters of McLean County held their annual meeting on June 24 at the YWCA.  President Diana Hauman presided by giving a summary of the last year and recognizing outgoing board members.
 
The League membership voted on the upcoming local Program of advocacy and study, including Dis-information and Mis-information surrounding the upcoming elections, Mental Health progress in McLean County, possible consolidation of McLean County and City of Bloomington Election Commissions, polling place consolidation in Normal, and Ranked Choice Voting.  More information to come on each of these studies.
 
Bylaw revisions, the 2024-25 budget, and the board of directors for the 2024-25 year were approved.  Details will be coming in a future newsletter.
 
Diana Hauman was recognized by Laurie Wollrab for her efforts and dedication during her presidential term.  As the 2024-25 president, Laurie said she would open the board meetings to all members, challenged members to be the eyes and ears for short- and long-term issues, and increase membership by 10 percent.   
 
 
 
Our Country Needs Us
State LWV President remarks at Annual Meeting
 
Becky Simon, LWV Illinois President, spoke at the Annual Meeting held June 24. Becky said the time is now for action as the threats to democracy are very real. "We get stuff done," said Becky, "The League was founded on action and we need to take action today."  She commended our local league as one of the more active leagues in the state. 
 
Becky said a focus for the League of Women Voters of the United States (LWVUS) is the elimination of the electoral college.  "Five times in U.S. history with twice in the last 25 years, a president has been elected to the office because of the electoral college and not by popular vote," said Becky. "It is the League's moonshot to get this done."  She said the LWVUS is committing resources towards this effort.  
Where Do You See Yourself?
Learn more about League Activities
 
Would you like to know more about how you can contribute to the League's activities in Bloomington-Normal? From one-time events to involvement in local election-related initiatives to board representation, there's a wide range of opportunities.
 
We'd like to tell you more about what we're working on and explore what you might be interested in helping.  Please plan to attend the zoom meeting that works best for you either on July 8th at noon or July 18th at 6:00 p.m.
 
 
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League of Women Voters of McLean County
P.O. Box 932, Normal, IL 61761
info@lwvmclean.org
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League of Women Voters of McLean County 

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Normal, IL 61761