Schedule
Times are subject to change. All sessions will take place on Zoom. Delegates will be provided a link to all zoom sessions. Observers will be provided a link to the livestream of the Q&A and plenary sessions.
Please plan to arrive no later than 15 minutes prior to each plenary session to allow for check in. Delegates must check in with the name with which they were registered for Convention.
CONVENTION 2023: SATURDAY, JUNE 10
8:45 - 9:15 am Parliamentarian available
9:00 - 9:30 am Credentials Check
9:30 - 11:45 am Plenary
Framing the Future of the League in Our Democracy
In an increasingly divisive political landscape, the League of Women Voters plays a critically important role in defending and advancing our democracy. As a 103-year-old organization, the League is poised to grow the organization, increase its influence, and more effectively face the challenges of the 21st century.
LUNCH RECESS
12:45 - 1:15 pm Parliamentarian available
1:00 - 1:30 pm Credentials Check
1:30 - 3:45 pm Plenary
CONVENTION 2023: SUNDAY, JUNE 11
8:45 - 9:15 am Parliamentarian available
9:15 - 9:30 am Credentials check
9:30 - 12:30 pm Plenary
CONVENTION 2023 ADJOURNS
1:00 pm LWVILEF Board Meeting
Tuesday, June 6
Making Democracy Work for All–DC Statehood, 7:00–8:00 pm
Taxation without representation is alive and well in our nation's capital, where more than 700,000 residents contribute more than $27 billion a year in federal taxes—more than many states. Yet residents of DC have no voting representation in Congress. Hear from LWV of the District of Columbia members:
Why is it crucial that DC become our 51st state?
What is the path to statehood?
What is the status of current efforts?
How can you make a difference?
Anne Stauffer is Vice President for Issues and Advocacy with the LWV DC. Anne worked in federal and state budget policy at the Pew Charitable Trusts, New Mexico Voices for Children, the New Mexico State Budget Office, and the federal Office of Management and Budget. She holds a BA in international relations from Brown University and an MBA from the University of North Carolina.
Yilin Zhang is a DC Statehood advocate, political strategist, and healthcare consultant. She is a former candidate and campaign manager. She holds degrees from the London School of Economics and Political Science and University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, and was a Fulbright Fellow.
Esther Mackintosh is President Emerita of the Federation of State Humanities Councils, having retired in 2020. She has worked as an editor and writer throughout her career, including two years in Saudi Arabia. She holds a PhD in American literature and is currently serving a three-year term as chair of the board of her undergraduate alma mater in Iowa.
Wednesday, June 7
Budget Q&A, 6:30–7:30 pm
Have questions about the proposed budget? LWVIL budget committee representatives will be on hand to answer them!
Program Q&A, 7:45–8:45 pm
What are the three pillars of the proposed program, and how can they be used for state and local advocacy? LWVIL Issues & Advocacy co-chairs and members of their committee can tell you!
Thursday, June 8
Delegate Zoom Practice (required), 5:30– 6:15 pm
Make sure you know what the Zoom protocols are and how delegate voting works.
Anchorage Youth Vote! 6:30–7:30 pm
Not your mother's League! Come learn from Anchorage Youth Vote, an initiative of the LWV Anchorage. This group of pioneering and empowered young people will share what you need to know about engaging the future of democracy.
How do we empower AND step out of the way at the same time? Hear from this thriving organization of activated young people—what works best, what doesn't work at all—with hands-on activities and plenty of time for questions.
Friday, June 9
Convention Connections 6:00–7:30 pm
What sparks will fly when you meet your fellow delegates?
What flames will be lit for future collaboration?
Zoom across the state and forge relationships for the new biennium. Learn how to build League power by connecting with League leaders across the state. Small breakout rooms and group activities give everyone a chance to connect. Have your beverage of choice and snacks ready, you are not going to want to leave this event!
Don't miss this fun evening, facilitated by LWVUS Midwest Regional Organizer Jessica Rohloff. To top it off, she is planning a prize giveaway, and you must be present to win.
