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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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Board Meeting REMINDER -- AUG 9, 2025, 10:00 a.m.
by League of Women Voters of West Virginia 30 Jul '25

30 Jul '25

LWVWV BOARD AGENDA - AUG 9, 2025 REVISED – 7/30/2025 ZOOM Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85248742148?pwd=FZapmhrvcvJGq2D7VzIw5NZ51IHQkU.1 Meeting ID: 852 4874 2148, Passcode: 304602 Meeting Materials: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1YaXQ1GdClnp5CYkH4Q1zlGdapMMeJqV7?us… 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 - 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 (Aug 9). MSS will conduct conversations in small groups; LWVMM will teach voters how to contact their representatives in the Legislature & Congress. - WAJR interview about MSS-LWVMM Community Conversations scheduled to air Jul 28 on Talk of the Town. - Substack continues. 100 subscribers on Jul 10; 99 on Jul 30. LWVMorgantown.substack.com <http://lwvmorgantown.substack.com> For the good of the order Noon ADJOURN Next Meetings/Events:

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Fw: Live in Morgantown or Kingwood? We want to meet you!
by Judy Ball 30 Jul '25

30 Jul '25

We’re looking forward to hearing your voices! Judy K. Ball, PhD, MPA she/her (pronouns)PresidentLeague of Women Voters of Morgantown-Monongalia County 240.997.1222 (cell)LWVMorgantown(a)gmail.com Begin forwarded message: On Wednesday, July 30, 2025, 4:30 AM, Kat Ramkumar, Mountain State Spotlight <contact(a)mountainstatespotlight.org> wrote: Live in Morgantown or Kingwood? 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p{font-size:16px !important;line-height:150% !important;}}@media only screen and (max-width:480px){#yiv0468329319 #yiv0468329319templateBody .yiv0468329319mcnTextContent, #yiv0468329319 #yiv0468329319templateBody .yiv0468329319mcnTextContent p{font-size:16px !important;line-height:150% !important;}}@media only screen and (max-width:480px){#yiv0468329319 #yiv0468329319templateFooter .yiv0468329319mcnTextContent, #yiv0468329319 #yiv0468329319templateFooter .yiv0468329319mcnTextContent p{font-size:14px !important;line-height:150% !important;}} Join us for a community listening session | | | | View this email in your browser | | | | | | | | | | | | Dear Judy, Next weekend, reporters from Mountain State Spotlight and members of League of Women Voters Morgantown – Monongalia County will visit Kingwood and Morgantown to host listening and education sessions. The purpose of these sessions is to inform Spotlight’s coverage of issues that matter to West Virginians and for the League of Women Voters to educate constituents on how to contact legislators. Reporters are eager to hear from residents in Kingwood and Morgantown about how they feel the news media does in its mission to provide the information they need. Members of the League of Women Voters are eager to inform residents on how to contact elected officials. Refreshments will be provided at all events. Community Listening and Education Session Schedule: Two events on Friday, Aug. 8: - From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at AntiquiTea House, 2885 University Ave, Morgantown - From 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Kingwood Public Library, 205 W Main St, Kingwood Saturday, Aug. 9: - From 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Morgantown Public Library, 373 Spruce St, Morgantown | | | | RSVP Today | | | | And if you could do me a huge favor, please forward this email to folks who live or lived in this community — your family, neighbors and anyone else who would like to share! Thank you for trusting us with your story. | | | | | | | Looking forward, Kat Ramkumar Innovation Fellow | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Share | | | | | | | Tweet | | | | | | | Forward | | | | | | | | | Want to change how you receive these emails? Update your preferences or unsubscribe. | | | |

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New LWV-MM Substack -- Read & Subscribe
by League of Women Voters of West Virginia 28 Jul '25

28 Jul '25

Check out the new Substack post from LWV-MM. We believe it's time to learn some real history about immigration to the United States. Part 1 of 2. https://lwvmorgantown.substack.com/p/history-test-americas-borders-havent [image: image.png]

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Announcing Launch of 2025 LWVWV Legislative Scorecard
by League of Women Voters of West Virginia 24 Jul '25

24 Jul '25

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 21, 2025 Judy K. Ball, PhD, MPA Co-President, League of Women Voters of West Virginia Chair, League Legislative Action Workgroup (LLAW) 240-997-1222 LWVofWV(a)gmail.com League of Women Voters Releases 2025 WV Legislative Scorecard for 24 Bills Morgantown, WV: The League of Women Voters of West Virginia has published its Legislative Scorecard for the 2025 West Virginia legislative session. This Scorecard compiles the votes of all senators and delegates on 24 bills that became law. These 24 bills are significant to the LWVWV because they directly relate to key LWVWV priorities in four policy areas: strengthening democracy, safeguarding equal rights, protecting children and families, and creating a sustainable future. Voter service is a principle mission for the League. The Legislative Scorecard is designed to inform voters and to hold legislators, regardless of party, accountable for their votes on League priorities. This information is particularly important as voters begin to prepare for the 2026 election cycle. “This is our third year producing a Legislative Scorecard, and we continue to refine it based on feedback from voters,” says Judy Ball, Co-President of LWVWV. “This year, we’ve eliminated the Summary Detail section to improve clarity and, for the first time, included the state budget bill in our analysis of bills to include.” When the Legislature adjourns from each regular session, production of the 2025 LWVWV Scorecard represents a significant undertaking — reviewing all 243 bills that became law from the 2,460 bills introduced during the regular session. Although LWVWV priorities and positions are the focus of the Scorecard, voters who disagree with those positions may still find the Scorecard useful because each bill is presented with full transparency. Whether the League supported or opposed each bill is clearly noted. Bills included in the Scorecard are selected without regard to their sponsors or votes for or against. For more information, every bill is linked to its legislative history on the WV Legislature website. “The inclusion of HB 2026, the state budget bill, marks an important shift in our Scorecard this year,” said Ball. “The League opposed this bill not for what it included, but for what it failed to include for protecting children and families in our state. Then, the Governor’s 29 line-item vetoes significantly altered the budget passed by the Legislature. Voters deserve to know how their representatives voted on this critical legislation.” Two additional bills addressing supplementary appropriations (HB 3356 and HB 3357) would have been included in the scorecard but for the League’s practice of not incorporating such measures. The LWVWV opposed both bills under its priority of protecting children and families. “Once again, our Legislature failed to address many of the critical challenges facing West Virginia families,” Ball concluded. “Issues like the ongoing childcare crisis, adequate Medicaid funding, strengthening public education, expanding voting access, combating discrimination, support for equal rights, providing family leave, supporting evidence-based substance use disorder treatment, and protecting our environment — all those remain unresolved.” The LWVWV Legislative Scorecard for 2025 is available in a searchable format at LWVWV.org <http://lwvwv.org/>. ### The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan volunteer organization that encourages informed and active participation of citizens in government. The League does not support or oppose any political party or candidate, but is engaged in local, state, and national issues of importance to our communities. The League works to influence public policy through advocacy and education. League membership is open to all men and women age 16 or older. More at: www.lwv.org (National) and www.lwvwv.org (WV).

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Make Good Trouble on July 17
by League of Women Voters of West Virginia 16 Jul '25

16 Jul '25

The League of Women Voters is proud to once again join the *John Lewis “Good Trouble” Day of Action <https://goodtroubleliveson.org/>* — a national mobilization honoring the legacy of Rep. John Lewis and recommitting to the fight for voting rights and democracy. League members are invited to participate by attending, organizing, or collaborating on community-centered events, from rallies and candlelight vigils to educational forums and voter outreach actions. July 17 is the anniversary of Congressman Lewis’s death, and these events offer a meaningful opportunity to reflect on his enduring legacy—and to recommit to what he called “good trouble,” especially in the ongoing fight for voting rights. Several volunteer organized events are happening across West Virginia. Click here <https://www.mobilize.us/john-lewis-actions/?q=wv&show_all_events=true> to find an event near you. Posters for Charles Town and Morgantown events are attached. [image: IMG_2759.png] [image: D50A1FF6-3F50-48E4-A277-E48EF3DDE8A2.png]

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Fw: LWV June Newsletter
by bmurrell＠frontier.com 03 Jul '25

03 Jul '25

State Board Members, Local League Presidents and League Friends: Attached is the June newsletter from the Huntington League of Women Voters. We hope you enjoy this edition. Beverly MurrellPatricia Keller

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LWVUS Position on the Federal Judiciary
by League of Women Voters of West Virginia 28 Jun '25

28 Jun '25

*BREAKING NEWS, June 28, 2025*: The League of Women Voters national Board has announced the adoption of the new League position on the Federal Judiciary. The Federal Judiciary position was adopted using the League's long-standing practice of grassroots study to arrive at member understanding and agreement. 321 Leagues representing 45 states and the District of Columbia participated in the study. *All three local Leagues and the State League of West Virginia participated.* This position is now part of the League's official public policy positions and is available as a supplemental PDF document. It will be folded into the next edition of *Impact on Issues*. The position is available on the LWVUS website at LWVUS Position on the Federal Judiciary <https://www.lwv.org/sites/default/files/2025-06/LWVUS%20POSITION%20ON%20THE…> I've also attached a pdf copy. - Judy Judy K. Ball, PhD, MPA Co-President League of Women Voters of West Virginia LWVofWV(a)gmail.com 240.997.1222

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Fw: Join us for Today's Democracy Integrity Briefing
by Judy Ball 10 Jun '25

10 Jun '25

ICYMI … Today! - Judy Judy K. Ball, PhD, MPA she/her (pronouns)9 Palmetto Drive Morgantown, WV 26508 240.997.1222 (cell) BallJK(a)aol.com Begin forwarded message: On Tuesday, June 10, 2025, 9:12 AM, Chelsey Cartwright <ccartwright(a)lwv.org> wrote: #yiv8954399759 P {margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;}Good morning all, I hope this email finds you well and anchoring your joy despite all of the chaos in the world. Join us for this afternoon's Democracy Integrity Briefing at 3:30pm ET. We'll cover growing trends in national, state and local mis-and-disinformation.Here is the link to register. Please encourage others in your League community to join us for the conversation. There will be time for reflection and Q&A at the close of the briefing. Onward,Chelsey "Not everything that is faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed until it is faced." - James Baldwin | | | | Chelsey Cartwright She/Her Truth in Democracy Project Manager | | | E ccartwright(a)lwv.org | | League of Women Voters of the US 1233 20th Street NW, Suite 500 Washington, DC, 20036 | | www.lwv.org | www.vote411.org | | | | | | | | | | | |

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