LWVIL regularly hosts trainings for League members. We encourage members to attend upcoming training sessions and watch past training recordings.
Communications & Technology
Facebook Training
Let’s talk Facebook! Learn about establishing a page identity, where to find tools and resources for post content, and get an overview of Meta Business Suite. Some working knowledge of Facebook is required. This training was held on May 30, 2024. Email communications@lwvil.org for access to the training recording.
Google Drive Training
Learn about working in Google Drive, a great tool for collaborating on League projects. This training session was held on January 16, 2024. Email membership@lwvil.org for access to the training recording.
Zoom 101: Meetings
Zoom is not just for tech wizards! Learn how to host a Zoom meeting. This training was held January 25, 2024. Email membership@lwvil.org for access to the training recording.
Zoom 201: Webinars
In part two of our Zoom training series, learn more about how to host a Zoom webinar. This training was held February 8, 2024. Email membership@lwvil.org for access to the training recording.
Issues & Advocacy
Defend Democracy Drop-Ins
Defend Democracy Drop-Ins are energizing meet-ups where League members and their friends can get together to take action on issues they care about. New topics will be provided monthly. If you missed the Lunch & Learn program rollout on September 16, 2024, you can watch the recording and review the PowerPoint materials.
Office Hours
Kathy Cortez, LWVIL Vice President of Issues & Advocacy, holds virtual open office hours on the second Tuesday of each month from 11:00 am to noon. Office hours are designed to answer any questions League members may have, provide guidance, discuss positions, and talk about the process for studies and Program updates. Email issues@lwvil.org for access.
Leadership & Membership
Diversify Your League
Join the Leagues of Women Voters of Illinois and Wisconsin for an informative and inspiring evening with LWVUS' Demetrius Fisher on Thursday, October 10, 7:00 pm (Virtual). Learn strategies to diversify your League, from leadership to the general membership, through programming, recruitment, and outreach. Hear success stories from other Leagues and come away with action steps for greater equity, inclusion, and access in your community. Register.
ENERGIZE Leadership Training
This annual leadership training was last held on August 29, 2024. We covered officer, board member, and committee expectations and responsibilities. Topics included voter services, advocacy, membership handbooks, yearly calendars, ChapterSpot, roster management, and new structures on the horizon. Email membership@lwvil.org for access to the training recording.
Membership Recruitment and Management Training
Every League member can help grow League membership! Local League members and their connections are some of our best recruitment tools. This training session, held September 7, 2023, teaches us about how to successfully attract and retain members to keep our organization thriving. Email membership@lwvil.org for access to the training recording.
Partnerships Training
Learn how to identify, develop and deepen partnerships with other pro-democracy and voting rights groups, and groups that intersect with the League’s priorities, including strategies for building and working in an effective coalition. This training session was held on February 22, 2024. Email membership@lwvil.org for access to the training recording.
Preference, Tradition or Requirement Training
Learn how to use the Preference, Tradition or Requirement (PTR) evaluation tool to learn more about what really matters and how to best accomplish our goals. This training session was held on November 29, 2023. Email membership@lwvil.org for access to the training recording.
Voter Service
Candidate Forum Training
The League is considered the expert in presenting nonpartisan, informative candidate forums. Learn the steps to planning a successful candidate forum (includes how-to tips for holding a virtual forum on Zoom). This training was last held on January 13, 2024. Email voterservice@lwvil.org for access to the training recording.
Mock Election Training
Learn how to run a mock election at local high schools or community venues! This training was last held on Saturday, April 27, 2024. Email voterservice@lwvil.org for access to the training recording.
Moderator Training
Well-moderated candidate forums are a League hallmark thanks to well-trained moderators! Make sure we have enough moderators to meet the demand by attending moderator training. This training was last held on January 20, 2024. Email voterservice@lwvil.org for access to the training recording.
Observer Training
The League’s trained Observer Corps play a key role in community education and engagement. Trained Observers help their communities stay informed about decisions that impact them locally, while encouraging government transparency and accountability. LWVIL hosts monthly Observer Corps Trainings—check our calendar for future dates.
Poll Watcher Training
Poll watchers are there to make sure voters’ rights are protected. Learn how to be a poll watcher for the League! This training was last held on October 3, 2024. Keep an eye on our calendar for future dates.