Not Too Late to Register for the LWVWA 2022 Council
Plans for the LWVWA 2022 Council are moving along quickly, with many people working hard to make it informative and fun. While early-bird registration has ended, there are still a few things you need to do ASAP if you haven’t done them already:
So don’t forget your mask and vaccination card and get ready to Reconnect, Restore, and Renew with your League sisters and brothers June 10–12.
The LWVWA Walks Its Talk at the Council
At the 2019 LWVWA Convention, the following resolution on climate change passed:
Be it resolved that we as the LWVWA and associated local Leagues shall address climate change when opportunities are available. We shall be cognizant of our carbon footprint, and when practical incorporate plans to minimize it in conducting events such as meetings and forums. Also, we shall consider the effect of the latest forecasts on climate change when analyzing issues and planning actions.
The League believes that a democracy can do the most good for the most people through cooperation and policy implementation, and that is why we emphasize taking action. We cannot solve the climate crisis by personal virtue alone—although personal action is important, not only to make progress but to focus our attention on what we can do.
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Analysis shows that reducing our consumption of meat is clearly a way we can reduce our greenhouse gas impact. Many of us consume much of our diet in vegetable-based portions already, so enjoying vegetarian meals here allows us to think about increasing our proportion of plant-based nutrition and how to make that delicious and interesting. (Special dietary considerations can be noted on the registration form.)
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A printed handout of the workbook and schedule will not be available when you arrive. Instead, a few days before the council, registered attendees will have access to a web page that will contain all the materials for the council. You may print them out and bring them with you or download the information and bring your laptop.
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We will have a water/coffee/tea station (no single-use bottled water). Feel free to bring your own cups or containers.
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Consider the available transportation options.
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The table swag is low impact.
Civic Education Workshop
The LWVWA Civic Education Committee looks forward to sharing what they’ve learned about League civic education activities across the state in a Saturday workshop, from 1 to 2:15 p.m. Part of the workshop will be dedicated to discussing members’ civic education ideas and projects, including:
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How to use the inventories of civic education activities for youth and adults.
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Civic education for adults—how one League dedicates part of its meetings to “civics moments” and has prepared “programs in a can” for outreach to community groups.
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Civic education for youth—developing relationships with schools and libraries, youth organizations, and universities.
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Marketing the LWVWA Education Fund civics textbooks, The State We’re In: Washington, through contacts with schools at all levels. Learn about Education Service Districts across the state.
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Applying for the LWVWA Education Fund Civic Education Grant. Get a step-by-step overview of the process. Learn about successful grant applications this year.
Voter Services Table
Voter Services will have a table at the LWVWA 2022 Council where you can pick up items for tabling. You will find the Your Vote publication, brochures from the ACLU that explain all the particulars around voter registration for returning voters (formerly incarcerated), buttons, and stickers. There will be a presentation at the council highlighting voter services work in the community. It will include information about the Be a Voter campaign, VOTE411, a summary of the candidate forums and debates workshops, and a model for voter outreach in your community. The Voter Services Committee is also looking into local League sharing time and want to know if that’s something folks would like.
