The 2024 LWVWA Council has come and gone, and we had a blast!
This year we were pleased to be able to offer both in-person and virtual options to participate in Council, and it's clear how much League members love to gather in-person—almost all of our attendees came down to Lacey this year to participate in-person.
A popular highlight for folks at Council this year was the Civics Bowl Competition held with dinner on Saturday night. League members were able to flex their civic knowledge and enjoy a spirited (but friendly) competition about something near and dear to all of our hearts. A big thank you to Karen Crowley and her excellent game show hosting skills! She really ensured the evening was a highly entertaining affair.
Other highlights include the insightful Keynote Speech delivered by Squaxin Tribal Chief Kris Peters and a lunch session discussing Dr. Carolyn Jefferson-Jenkins' book The Untold Story of Women of Color in the League of Women Voters. Jefferson-Jenkins is a former two-term LWVUS President.
This year Council included two Plenary Sessions to elect new Board members, with sessions on Saturday and Sunday morning. Virtual and in-person attendees engaged in a lively and important discussion about Staying Nonpartisan in Partisan Times, emphasizing its vital importance to the League's efforts during the 2024 Election.
We also had a packed workshop schedule, with nine separate workshops scheduled throughout Saturday. These workshops included:
