LWVCC Teams
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Reading Club - Team lead: Annette Lansford
Members: <to be added>
Description: League members meet 3 times a year to discuss either a book or a few articles on a topic of interest. As the meeting date approaches, details are sent to League members; the public may also attend. The meetings are announced in League's newsletter The Voter, on the LWVCC Calendar and often on the website and in social media. Reading Club meetings may be held in a local library setting or online. For more information, see the Reading Club entry on the Series page.
Members: <to be added>
Description: League members meet 3 times a year to discuss either a book or a few articles on a topic of interest. As the meeting date approaches, details are sent to League members; the public may also attend. The meetings are announced in League's newsletter The Voter, on the LWVCC Calendar and often on the website and in social media. Reading Club meetings may be held in a local library setting or online. For more information, see the Reading Club entry on the Series page.
Candidate Forums team - Team lead: Trisha Crowley
Description: LWVCC takes pride in hosting candidate forums at the local level across the United States. Candidate Forums are televised forums moderated by the League prior to both the primary and general elections as a way for community members to learn about candidates, gain a broader understanding of their political platforms, and form an opinion on each candidate. The Forums are often co-hosted by other community organizations and businesses, often NAACP and the News-Gazette. The Forums are usually video recorded and made available on YouTube.
Description: LWVCC takes pride in hosting candidate forums at the local level across the United States. Candidate Forums are televised forums moderated by the League prior to both the primary and general elections as a way for community members to learn about candidates, gain a broader understanding of their political platforms, and form an opinion on each candidate. The Forums are often co-hosted by other community organizations and businesses, often NAACP and the News-Gazette. The Forums are usually video recorded and made available on YouTube.
Candidate Guide - Team lead: James Manrique
Members: James is seeking additional technical, web development and organizational volunteer help in preparing the Guides.
Description: The team produces and maintains an online Candidates Guide that gives voters information about all candidates in contested races. The Guide is nonpartisan and useful for helping voters make their decisions. It's updated before each election.
Members: James is seeking additional technical, web development and organizational volunteer help in preparing the Guides.
Description: The team produces and maintains an online Candidates Guide that gives voters information about all candidates in contested races. The Guide is nonpartisan and useful for helping voters make their decisions. It's updated before each election.
Communication team - Interim leads: Kanitha Fay and Beth Martin. An ad hoc committee is meeting to make plans for this future team. Members are: Trisha Crowley (chair), Linda Bair, Carol Bosley, Kelly Delahanty, Kanittha Fay, James Manrique, Beth Martin, Theresa Michelson, Ellen Schmidt, Beth Stafford, Johna Von Behrens, Jialan Wang.
Description: This team plans and supports publicity for the Champaign County League's activities and policy positions, for the benefit of the membership and the entire county. This includes a public relations strategy with a robust social media plan, and solid contacts with community media and other organizations. Depending on the event or position, this could include press releases, and/or social media and email posts. Communication to the chapter's members will include various approaches, so that participation and access to information is available to all generations. Fall, 2020, BJ. Members 5/15/21 LB.
Description: This team plans and supports publicity for the Champaign County League's activities and policy positions, for the benefit of the membership and the entire county. This includes a public relations strategy with a robust social media plan, and solid contacts with community media and other organizations. Depending on the event or position, this could include press releases, and/or social media and email posts. Communication to the chapter's members will include various approaches, so that participation and access to information is available to all generations. Fall, 2020, BJ. Members 5/15/21 LB.
Coffee and Conversation - Lead: Corrie Proksa [email protected]
Description: League members meet for coffee and conversation at a local coffeehouse one morning a month. Conversation will focus on an issue of local interest as well as time for socializing with fellow League members. CB 2/23/23
Description: League members meet for coffee and conversation at a local coffeehouse one morning a month. Conversation will focus on an issue of local interest as well as time for socializing with fellow League members. CB 2/23/23
Fundraising Committee - Team lead: Treasurer Deb Busey
Members: Cloydia Larimore, Cathy Emanuel
Description: The Fundraising Committee is responsible for development of a plan for raising additional funds for the League through: developing a marketing and branding strategy for the LWVCC; soliciting major donors and building sponsorships for the chapter projects with community businesses and individuals; identifying creative ideas for new and innovative fundraiser events; and supervising and coordinating staffing for LWVCC merchandising events.
Each year, during the budget preparation process, the Treasurer will request the Team Leaders to include with their ensuing year budget request, any requests for special projects resulting in the need for additional fundraising. Upon submission of the Team budget requests, the Fundraising Committee will review the fundraising project requests. The Fundraising Committee will evaluate the requests, develop potential strategies for soliciting the requested funds, and recommend to the Board priorities for fundraising in the ensuing fiscal year. The Board will approve and recommend to the membership fundraising projects to be included and implemented in the new fiscal year budget.
The Fundraising Committee will serve in an advisory and strategy development role to the teams who will be engaged in fundraising. The Fundraising Committee will serve in a continuing advisory and strategy development role with the designated Team Members in completion of required fundraising tasks and initiatives.
Updated: 1/24/2023 DB
Members: Cloydia Larimore, Cathy Emanuel
Description: The Fundraising Committee is responsible for development of a plan for raising additional funds for the League through: developing a marketing and branding strategy for the LWVCC; soliciting major donors and building sponsorships for the chapter projects with community businesses and individuals; identifying creative ideas for new and innovative fundraiser events; and supervising and coordinating staffing for LWVCC merchandising events.
Each year, during the budget preparation process, the Treasurer will request the Team Leaders to include with their ensuing year budget request, any requests for special projects resulting in the need for additional fundraising. Upon submission of the Team budget requests, the Fundraising Committee will review the fundraising project requests. The Fundraising Committee will evaluate the requests, develop potential strategies for soliciting the requested funds, and recommend to the Board priorities for fundraising in the ensuing fiscal year. The Board will approve and recommend to the membership fundraising projects to be included and implemented in the new fiscal year budget.
The Fundraising Committee will serve in an advisory and strategy development role to the teams who will be engaged in fundraising. The Fundraising Committee will serve in a continuing advisory and strategy development role with the designated Team Members in completion of required fundraising tasks and initiatives.
Updated: 1/24/2023 DB
Issues and Action - Team lead: Trisha Crowley
Description: This is a proposed new team to discuss and coordinate LWVCC actions on issues.
Description: This is a proposed new team to discuss and coordinate LWVCC actions on issues.
In the Know: Around the League in 30 minutes - Team lead: Ann Panthen
Description: A monthly meeting with members and others interested in the League of Women Voters of Champaign County to talk about League basics, current activities and questions. See the LWVCC Calendar for announcement of future meetings. Formerly called LWVCC Office Hours.
Description: A monthly meeting with members and others interested in the League of Women Voters of Champaign County to talk about League basics, current activities and questions. See the LWVCC Calendar for announcement of future meetings. Formerly called LWVCC Office Hours.
Members Database Manager - Position: Carol Bosley
Description: The Members Database Manager (MDM) works with the Member Services to manage League membership records and recommend improvements as needed. The MDM ensures that our membership roster is accurate and regularly updated with complete and correct membership category and contact information. The MDM sends an annual membership report to LWVUS and LWVIL and assists Member Services in the publication of an annual Membership Photo Directory. 1/13/2021 TM
Description: The Members Database Manager (MDM) works with the Member Services to manage League membership records and recommend improvements as needed. The MDM ensures that our membership roster is accurate and regularly updated with complete and correct membership category and contact information. The MDM sends an annual membership report to LWVUS and LWVIL and assists Member Services in the publication of an annual Membership Photo Directory. 1/13/2021 TM
Member Services- Team leads: Theresa Michelson and Carol Bosley
Members: Annette Lansford, Cloydia Larimore, Joan Zernich, Darlene Kuglich
Description: The Member Services Team recruits and retains members for our local League. It manages membership databases, publishes an annual membership directory with photos, makes plans for League volunteers and plans and presents new member orientation events. The team also plans periodic social events so members can meet and mingle. For more information or questions about joining the team, contact Theresa Michelson or Carol Bosley. 2/7/2023 CB
Members: Annette Lansford, Cloydia Larimore, Joan Zernich, Darlene Kuglich
Description: The Member Services Team recruits and retains members for our local League. It manages membership databases, publishes an annual membership directory with photos, makes plans for League volunteers and plans and presents new member orientation events. The team also plans periodic social events so members can meet and mingle. For more information or questions about joining the team, contact Theresa Michelson or Carol Bosley. 2/7/2023 CB
Nominating Committee - Team lead: Annette Lansford
Members : <to be added>
Description: This committee provides a slate of board candidates to the board. New board members are voted on at the May Annual Meeting. The Nominating Committee members may vary each year. 5/15/21 AL. Edit 6/16/21 LB.
Members : <to be added>
Description: This committee provides a slate of board candidates to the board. New board members are voted on at the May Annual Meeting. The Nominating Committee members may vary each year. 5/15/21 AL. Edit 6/16/21 LB.
Observer Corps - Team lead (interim) Trisha Crowley.
Observers: Claire Barkley, Trisha Crowley, Natalie Frankenberg, Karen Fresco, Jean Flood, Lucy Moss, Deb Rugg, Nancy Morse, Sarah Nixon, Ed Roy, Jane Santogrossi, Ruth Wene. <to be checked>
LWVCC observers attend meetings of local governmental boards and commissions. Observers advise the LWVCC board of opportunities for action on League positions, build relationships with local officials, and contribute to the chapter's visibility and credibility. This team is seeking a team lead and additional Observers.
Observers: Claire Barkley, Trisha Crowley, Natalie Frankenberg, Karen Fresco, Jean Flood, Lucy Moss, Deb Rugg, Nancy Morse, Sarah Nixon, Ed Roy, Jane Santogrossi, Ruth Wene. <to be checked>
LWVCC observers attend meetings of local governmental boards and commissions. Observers advise the LWVCC board of opportunities for action on League positions, build relationships with local officials, and contribute to the chapter's visibility and credibility. This team is seeking a team lead and additional Observers.
Programs - Team leads: Theresa Michelson and Carol Bosley
Members: Sara Kelley, Ann Panthen, Trisha Crowley, Paula Kaufman, Joan Tousey, Jane Santogrossi <to be checked>
Description: This team develops and presents public programs for LWVCC. In addition to quarterly public presentations, they organize a monthly member meeting, a book club and periodic general meetings with local officials. This team also manages periodic sessions between LWVCC members and community leaders on current or developing issues of concern to LWVCC and to the community. Programs will be found on the LWVCC Calendar; some are also posted on the LWVCC's YouTube site. CB 2/07/2023
Members: Sara Kelley, Ann Panthen, Trisha Crowley, Paula Kaufman, Joan Tousey, Jane Santogrossi <to be checked>
Description: This team develops and presents public programs for LWVCC. In addition to quarterly public presentations, they organize a monthly member meeting, a book club and periodic general meetings with local officials. This team also manages periodic sessions between LWVCC members and community leaders on current or developing issues of concern to LWVCC and to the community. Programs will be found on the LWVCC Calendar; some are also posted on the LWVCC's YouTube site. CB 2/07/2023
Social Media - Team lead: Kanittha Fay
Members: Kanittha Fay (Facebook, Instagram), Jialan Wang (Twitter), James Manrique (YouTube) and other contributors <to be checked>
Description: The Social Media Team connects with LWVCC members and the community in order to share the programs and issues supported by LWVCC. These posts help increase our brand awareness and website visits. Additionally, it can serve other teams per request. 1/14/2021 KF
Members: Kanittha Fay (Facebook, Instagram), Jialan Wang (Twitter), James Manrique (YouTube) and other contributors <to be checked>
Description: The Social Media Team connects with LWVCC members and the community in order to share the programs and issues supported by LWVCC. These posts help increase our brand awareness and website visits. Additionally, it can serve other teams per request. 1/14/2021 KF
Technology Infrastructure - Team lead: James Manrique.
Description: This team advises on League-wide technology issues, assists in implementation of technology and provides technical oversight of the LWVCC website. 9/2020 JM
Description: This team advises on League-wide technology issues, assists in implementation of technology and provides technical oversight of the LWVCC website. 9/2020 JM
Get Out The Vote (GOTV) - Team lead: James Manrique
Recent participants: Lisa Derus, Darlene Kuglich, Diane Ore, Catherine Emanuel, Beth Martin, Cathy Ingram, Rachel Eldenmark, Linda Bair, Karen Fresco.
Description: The Get Out the Vote team uses promotional campaigns including posting flyers in public places and adding door hangers to residents’ door handles—all with the goal of encouraging all those eligible to register and to vote. The team acts primarily in the weeks just before a primary or general election. GOTV volunteers have conducted this kind of activity for the past 3 elections. For the April 6, 2021 Municipal Election, they distributed 1500 door hangers to low-turnout households and provided flyers for display at 50 local businesses. 8/21/21 AP
Recent participants: Lisa Derus, Darlene Kuglich, Diane Ore, Catherine Emanuel, Beth Martin, Cathy Ingram, Rachel Eldenmark, Linda Bair, Karen Fresco.
Description: The Get Out the Vote team uses promotional campaigns including posting flyers in public places and adding door hangers to residents’ door handles—all with the goal of encouraging all those eligible to register and to vote. The team acts primarily in the weeks just before a primary or general election. GOTV volunteers have conducted this kind of activity for the past 3 elections. For the April 6, 2021 Municipal Election, they distributed 1500 door hangers to low-turnout households and provided flyers for display at 50 local businesses. 8/21/21 AP
The Voter Newsletter team - Team lead: Theresa Michelson
Members: Cathy Emanuel, Paula Kaufman, Cecile Steinberg. James Manrique
Description: Our chapter produces a monthly newsletter, The Voter, to keep members informed of League activities and opportunities. This newsletter is sent to members electronically and also posted on the LWVCC website. Volunteers form a production team to collect, edit and distribute The Voter. Theresa Michelson compiles and organizes the articles and announcements, chooses accompanying images and sometimes writes for The Voter. Cathy Emanuel is responsible for the monthly "Spotlight on New Members" but often contributes other pieces. Articles are edited and proofread by copy editors Paula Kaufman and Cecile Steinberg. The final draft is submitted as a Word document to James Manrique, our digital editor, who adds design touches and sometimes different images as he formats the final copy in MailChimp. It goes back to copy editors Paula and Cecile for one last look before James sends The Voter out to members on the first day of the month. 9/20, TM
Members: Cathy Emanuel, Paula Kaufman, Cecile Steinberg. James Manrique
Description: Our chapter produces a monthly newsletter, The Voter, to keep members informed of League activities and opportunities. This newsletter is sent to members electronically and also posted on the LWVCC website. Volunteers form a production team to collect, edit and distribute The Voter. Theresa Michelson compiles and organizes the articles and announcements, chooses accompanying images and sometimes writes for The Voter. Cathy Emanuel is responsible for the monthly "Spotlight on New Members" but often contributes other pieces. Articles are edited and proofread by copy editors Paula Kaufman and Cecile Steinberg. The final draft is submitted as a Word document to James Manrique, our digital editor, who adds design touches and sometimes different images as he formats the final copy in MailChimp. It goes back to copy editors Paula and Cecile for one last look before James sends The Voter out to members on the first day of the month. 9/20, TM
Voter Ready team - Team leads: Ann Prisland and Karen Fresco
Members: Pat Babich, Rachel Halaszynski Wood, Carol Baxter, Sara Taber, Claudine Hanson, Sara Kelley, Shari Fox, Cecile Steinberg, Ruth Wene, Ruth Mitchell, May Ellen Wuellner, Ann Panthen. Technical/graphics advisor: Linda Bair <check members>
Description: : Throughout the year, the Voter Ready team promotes registration, education about voting and elections, and voting options in Champaign County. Team members provide information about registration options and hold or collaborate on registration events, both in person and online. We answer people’s questions about voting and elections. Our Countering Misinformation group helps bring accurate information to voters. We work with the County Clerk’s office to provide accurate voting information on the League’s website and through the social media graphics and messages we develop-- See the Public Graphics Collection for examples. As elections get closer, we encourage everyone to check out the nonpartisan Candidate Guide and Candidate Forums. AP 082/21
Members: Pat Babich, Rachel Halaszynski Wood, Carol Baxter, Sara Taber, Claudine Hanson, Sara Kelley, Shari Fox, Cecile Steinberg, Ruth Wene, Ruth Mitchell, May Ellen Wuellner, Ann Panthen. Technical/graphics advisor: Linda Bair <check members>
Description: : Throughout the year, the Voter Ready team promotes registration, education about voting and elections, and voting options in Champaign County. Team members provide information about registration options and hold or collaborate on registration events, both in person and online. We answer people’s questions about voting and elections. Our Countering Misinformation group helps bring accurate information to voters. We work with the County Clerk’s office to provide accurate voting information on the League’s website and through the social media graphics and messages we develop-- See the Public Graphics Collection for examples. As elections get closer, we encourage everyone to check out the nonpartisan Candidate Guide and Candidate Forums. AP 082/21
Voter Services
Members: Ann Prisland, James Manrique, Karen Fresco.
Description: Voter Services is the umbrella group for a variety of chapter activities related to creating and promoting a voting culture through civic engagement with voters of Champaign County. It includes Voter Ready, Candidate Guide, Candidate Forums and Get Out The Vote (GOTV). This group meets periodically to talk about ideas and ways to work together. 8/2021, AP
Members: Ann Prisland, James Manrique, Karen Fresco.
Description: Voter Services is the umbrella group for a variety of chapter activities related to creating and promoting a voting culture through civic engagement with voters of Champaign County. It includes Voter Ready, Candidate Guide, Candidate Forums and Get Out The Vote (GOTV). This group meets periodically to talk about ideas and ways to work together. 8/2021, AP
Web Team
Members: Linda Bair, James Manrique, Mary Ellen Wuellner. Contributing editor: Ann Prisland
Description: The Web Team designs and maintains the LWVCC website and public calendar. If you're interested in helping (training available) contact the team at [email protected] to discuss the possibilities. (1/29/2023)
Members: Linda Bair, James Manrique, Mary Ellen Wuellner. Contributing editor: Ann Prisland
Description: The Web Team designs and maintains the LWVCC website and public calendar. If you're interested in helping (training available) contact the team at [email protected] to discuss the possibilities. (1/29/2023)
Youth Outreach and Civic Engagement (YOCE) - Team leads: Lynda Minor and Rhonda Kirts
Members: China Huff, Leslie Sherman, Lauren Kampwirth, Beth Parrott, Ed Roy, Lila Sullivan <to be checked>
Consulting/periodic: Kanittha Fay, Ed Durhammy <to be checked> Odell)
Description: The YOCE team encourages civic engagement by promoting voter registration and voter education to young people in the community. YOCE has established Student Ambassadors in community high schools. The Student Ambassadors are student members of LWVCC with the hope that they would then become life-long members. See the Youth Outreach and Civic Engagement webpage and the Student Ambassadors Program page.
Members: China Huff, Leslie Sherman, Lauren Kampwirth, Beth Parrott, Ed Roy, Lila Sullivan <to be checked>
Consulting/periodic: Kanittha Fay, Ed Durhammy <to be checked> Odell)
Description: The YOCE team encourages civic engagement by promoting voter registration and voter education to young people in the community. YOCE has established Student Ambassadors in community high schools. The Student Ambassadors are student members of LWVCC with the hope that they would then become life-long members. See the Youth Outreach and Civic Engagement webpage and the Student Ambassadors Program page.
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