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Member events 
 LWVCC events on the  LWVCC calendar ​
Announcement to Members:  Guidelines on Political Activity
The League of Women Voters of Champaign County (LWVCC) is a nonpartisan grassroots organization that encourages informed and active participation in government by providing voter education and increasing understanding of major public policy issues.

The League is nonpartisan in that it does not endorse or support any political candidates or elected officials. However, it is political in that the League takes positions on certain issues. Besides advocating for voting rights, the League has established positions in the areas of human resources, natural resources, local government, and the judicial system.

Following an established Political Activity Policy, the League urges members to participate in the political party of their choice as individuals, not purporting to represent the League. We view such participation as a key ingredient of citizen responsibility and believe that diversity of thought, opinion, and action makes our nonpartisan organization stronger. We also encourage members to contact their government officials.

Guidelines for Peaceful Protesting
The 1st Amendment of the US Constitution protects the rights of every citizen to peaceably assemble and express their views. As a service to our members, the League's calendar includes information about locally planned rallies, protests, and demonstrations.

Whether you are a new or seasoned participant, know your rights. Some of these local events may be viewed as partisan and/or taking a position adverse to the League’s stated position. Listings of these events does not imply a recommendation or endorsement by LWVCC, its officers and members, and cannot be used for advertising or endorsement purposes.

Announcement to Members:  Impact on Issues for 2024-2026
Impact on Issues is an indispensable resource for League members. It is produced by the national League of Women Voters (LWVUS) to describe national public policy positions and inspire members to use them effectively at the national, state, local, and regional levels. 
The latest version was released in December 2024 and is available for download from LWVUS.  A short summary is also provided on our Federal and State Issues page. 
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Announcement to Members:  LWV Membership Portal is in Process
Members will get an email from [email protected] inviting you to sign on to get started. Originally slated for February, there is some delay to contacting us all (as with many new, big projects). Please watch your email for this special email.

Once you follow the process in the email and identify yourself as a LWV member, you can use the  LWV Portal at  https://portal.lwv.org/ to manage your League information (such as email, address, interests, etc.). The new membership portal will also remind you when it's time to renew and help you with that process. 
​Questions? Contact Theresa Michelson: [email protected] or Carol Bosley, [email protected]. 

Announcement to LWVCC Teams: Resources for Team Leaders
We have a webpage of resources especially for LWVCC Teams and their leaders.  Check out the link below to see logos, graphics, schedules, guidelines and more. 
https://www.lwvchampaigncounty.org/team-leader-resources.html
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New to the League?
Welcome to Our Newest Members!
(since January 2025)

1.    Marcia Morrow, Savoy
2.    Faye Lesht, Champaign
3.    Anna Schaffler, U of I Student
4.    Ursula Reuter-Carlson, Urbana
5.    Cheryl Hughes, Champaign
6.    Sydney Curts, Mahomet
7.    Paula Barnes, Champaign
8.    Mary Jo Poole, Champaign
9.    Cynthia Dodds, Urbana
10.  Dana Mancuso - Urbana
11.  Cynthia Cobb, Rantoul
12.  Karen Carney, Champaign
13. Susan Richardson, Champaign

14. Jolene Drew, St. Joseph - our first member from St. Joe
15. Amanda Merck, Urbana
16. Susan Weitekamp, Rantoul
17. Megan Wolf, Champaign
18. Laura Lyon, Urbana
19.
Diane Carper, Savoy
20. Kirsten Pool, Champaign
​21. Janet Lunn, Rantoul
22. Carrie East, Mahomet
23. 
Christine D'Arpa, Champaign
24. Maddy Green, Champaign
25. Anstice Aelish, Rossville
26.  Peggy Pearson, Champaign

27. Alice Kieft, Urbana
28. 
Lucinda Duffy
29. Jane Quinlan

  Current membership is  211
Introductory Documents
League Basics - pdf document

League Basics - PowerPoint presentation
League Lingo - link to glossary from LWVUS 

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Annual Meeting May 22, 2025

​“There were many great aspects of the Annual Meeting: A healthy turnout of members, great socializing with room to circulate, an efficient business meeting, and delicious food and drink.“
- from the July Newsletter
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View photos from event below


Learn About the Teams That Make the League Work!

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If you're interested in finding out more about  a team, or perhaps volunteering, contact the team leader  to talk about the possibilities. 
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Visit the ​ Teams & Activities page​ to see who's a team leader and  how to contact them.
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Get Involved with Your Local League
Read the News
The Voter newsletter is sent directly to  your email inbox.
Attend Events
Attend LWVCC educational events on community issues.   Details at the  events calendar or home page of this website.
Get Out the Vote 
Sign up to help  at registration tables or candidate forums or  other voter services activities. Send an email to [email protected].

Mentor Students
See the local activities at Youth Programs and Student Ambassadors.
Support Our Mission
Talk to friends about the League. The more people who join and donate, the more activities we can do.  Or, make a donation at any time. 
Meet Fellow League Members
Come to Coffee and Conversation gatherings, In the Know Zoom sessions, and pop-up social events. Invitations are sent to members' email.  Or visit us on Facebook  or Instagram.


A Sample of LWVCC in Action

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All LWVCC Members Receive a Membership Directory

 The above photos are borrowed  from this year's Membership Directory. 

​Updated Directories are mailed to members each year. New members get Directories when they join.

Thanks to editor Carol Bosley (email  [email protected]) for producing the Directory.
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Use the Membership Directory to make contact with fellow League members. 

Make use of the Event Calendar in your Directory to see programs and activities scheduled for the year. 


​When you join LWVCC, you become a member
​of the national and state leagues.
National:  League of Women Voters   LWVUS 
  • LWVUS addresses issues of national concern such as voters’ rights, fair redistricting, health care, and climate change.  Paid LWV lobbyists work in Washington DC  to promote the League’s platform to members of Congress.
  • Every two years, LWVCC sends two or three delegates to the National League Convention.
State:  League of Women Voters of Illinois   LWVIL
  • Part of LWVIL's mission is to influence public policy through education and advocacy. Visit the the Illinois Action Alerts page to see what bills LWVIL is watching in the Illinois General Assembly and find out how you can take action on these issues.
  • LWVIL has 41 Illinois chapters with almost 4,000 members and holds a biennial state convention in June.
Local - League of Women Voters of Champaign County   LWVCC
  • LWVCC is an active chapter with  educational programs, voter services, get out the vote activities, youth outreach and more. We have grown from 61 members in 2017 to 208 members in 2025.

Stay Connected - Some Links for the League
League of Women Voters  LWVUS - http://www.lwv.org/
League of Women Voters of Illinois  LWVIL  - http://www.lwvil.org/index.html

League of Women Voters of Champaign County  LWVCC  -  https://www.lwvchampaigncounty.org/
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Questions? 
Members, particularly new members, often have questions about  the League and how it works. Here are a couple of Frequently Asked Questions. 
Q: How do I know who's in the LWVCC chapter of the League?  
​A:  
Browse your copy of the LWVCC Membership Directory. New members receive a paper copy by U.S mail around August.  If you don't have one, or need a replacement, contact Carol Bosley, Member Support team.
Q: How do I attend an online League meeting ? 
​A: 
LWVCC uses Zoom for many online group meetings.  Members are usually sent an invitation to a meeting that includes a link to click to join the meeting. (For some meetings you have to register ahead. For many, you just click on Zoom on the day of the meeting.  If you don't know how to use Zoom, ask a League colleague or see the Zoom training page.
More questions?  We have some other  Frequently Asked Questions that you can view or download.
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Don't see your question?  Send an email to [email protected]. 
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League of Women Voters of Champaign County,
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