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Board Meeting REMINDER -- AUG 9, 2025, 10:00 a.m.
by League of Women Voters of West Virginia 07 Aug '25

07 Aug '25

Updated Agenda, Aug 7, 2025 LWVWV BOARD AGENDA - AUG 9, 2025 REVISED – 7/30/2025, 8/7/2025 ZOOM Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85248742148?pwd=FZapmhrvcvJGq2D7VzIw5NZ51IHQkU.1 Meeting ID: 852 4874 2148, Passcode: 304602 10:00 AM Welcome & Call to Order, Changes/Additions to Agenda Lyn Widmyer Approval of minutes - May 2 Board Meeting <https://docs.google.com/document/d/1d8ijTWOckXfNpsQybPBYhZhDAJJ8Phsq/edit?u…> - May 3 Convention <https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Enrw0PGNQyS9BfMSX1BucPLu0pv7xXaA/edit?u…> Co-Presidents’ Reports Lyn Widmyer Judy Ball Treasurer’s Report - Treasurer’s Report, Jul 31, 2025 <https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SRVk37Hpmxg3H3WxOWC0SsdW1g1pPKSj/view?usp=…> - Comments at LWVUS Council about retaining 501(c)(3) and (c)(4) status - Appoint someone to audit financials from 2023-2024 - League members to serve on the board of LWV Trust Teresa 10:20 a.m. New Business - LLAW & Legislative Scorecard for 2025 - Launched Jul 21, 2025 - Press Release <https://lwvwv.org/2025/07/21/lwvwv-releases-2025-wv-legislative-scorecard/> - Interview with WAJR <https://wajr.com/2025/07/21/west-virginia-league-of-women-voters-2025-legis…> - actual broadcast interview will be available later on Podcast. - Interview with WVPB <https://wvpublic.org/story/government/league-of-women-voters-releases-2025-…> - Presented overview & methods to LWV State Advocacy group, Jul 24, 2025 Judy Thank you, Julie & Jonathan! - Highlights of LWVUS Council - Adoption of Federal Judiciary Position - New Mobilization & Engagement Regional staff for state support - Kimberley Fraser is new LWVUS board liaison - Strategies to encourage DEI across the League - Small state breakout session hosted by LWVWV - Greater coordination with state leaders through Zoom sessions - Participation in LWVUS Unite & Rise 8.5 initiative - Seeking members to serve on LWVUS nominating committee Lyn 11:20 a.m. Unfinished Business - Fill vacancies on state Board Updates - John Lewis Day of Action (Jul 17) - At LWVUS request, LWVWV sent letters to Sens. Capito & Justice <https://lwvwv.org/2025/06/25/lwvwv-urge-senators-capito-justice-to-oppose-c…>, Reps. Miller & Moore opposing Budget Reconciliation bill & the damage its Medicaid cuts will do to WV residents & health care providers. Local League Reports - Jefferson County - Huntington Area - Morgantown-Monongalia County - Cindy Jaworski appointed as Community Engagement Coordinator to recognize her exemplary service. - Accepted Board resignation of Rachel Stevens. - Co-sponsored John Lewis Day of Action with Mountaineers Indivisible. Jascenna Haislett spoke as LWVMM representative. - LWVWV should find a way to recycle Jascenna’s inspiring talk via webinar or other vehicle. - Co-sponsoring Community Conversations with Mountain State Spotlight -- 1 event in Kingwood (Preston County, Aug 8), 1 event at Arthurdale (Aug 9), 2 events in Morgantown (informal Aug 8, formal Aug 9). MSS will conduct conversations in small groups; LWVMM will teach attendees how to contact their representatives in the Legislature & Congress. - WAJR Talk of the Town interview aired Aug 4; news about MSS-LWVMM Community Conversations. - Substack continues. 101 subscribers on Aug 7. LWVMorgantown.substack.com <http://lwvmorgantown.substack.com> For the good of the order Noon ADJOURN Next Meetings/Events:

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Fwd: [Morgantown LWV] You’re Invited — Aug 8 & Aug 9
by LWV Morgantown-Monongalia County 04 Aug '25

04 Aug '25

Listening sessions are not restricted to residents of Monongalia and Preston Counties. Y’all come! Judy Ball Co-President, League of Women Voters of West Virginia President, LWV of Morgantown-Monongalia County ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: LWV Morgantown-Monongalia County <lwvmorgantown(a)gmail.com> Date: Mon, Aug 4, 2025 at 9:28 AM Subject: [Morgantown LWV] You’re Invited — Aug 8 & Aug 9 To: <morgantown(a)lists.lwvwv.org> LWV Members, The LWVMM has been invited by *Mountain State Spotlight* to co-sponsor “listening sessions” in Preston and Monongalia counties. For these events, residents are invited to come and discuss their concerns about local, state and national issues. (Locations and times for these events are at the end of this email.) *Mountain State Spotlight* is an independent news organization that shares findings from investigative reporting through their newsletter, social media and website. https://mountainstatespotlight.org Previous listening events have been conducted in other WV counties. In 2024, *Mountain State Spotlight* teamed with the Huntington LWV to gather and report on the concerns of Cabell County residents. In addition to facilitating *Mountain State Spotlight’s* “listening sessions,” the LWVMM will be providing education on how to contact Congress and the WV Legislature. Attendees will receive an easy-to-understand guide for contacting officials, with a talk from our LWVMM President, Judy Ball. Many members from LWVMM have volunteered to help with the four scheduled sessions on August 8 and 9. We also encourage all members to attend and add your voice to the upcoming report from *Mountain State Spotlight*! Invite your friends and neighbors too. LWVMM and *Mountain State Spotlight* want to hear from all voices. Cindy Jaworski Community Engagement Coordinator LWV of Morgantown-Monongalia County

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