The purpose of the League of Women Voters of Greater rockford shall be to promote political responsibility through informed and active participation of citizens in government and to act on selected governmental issues.
The League of Women Voters, a non partisan political organization, encourages the informed and active participation of citizens in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy.
The League of Women Voters of Illinois, both in its values and its practices, affirms its beliefs in and commitment to diversity and pluralism. The LWVIL recognizes that diverse perspectives are necessary for responsibile and effective decision making in democratic organizations. The LWVIL affirms its commitment to
• removing barriers to participation in any League activity on the basis of age, race, gender, disability, sexual orientation, religion or national origin; and
• actively seeking to be inclusive.
1. Achieve 10% increase membership diversity
2. Achieve 5% increase in membership and retention
3. Expand voter registration and education
4. Increase funding
5. Increase member involvement
6. Increase public relations
1. Develop a media plan
2. Expand ways to register and educate voters
3. Develop a positive local league image
4. Better member relations
5. Develop flexible involvement and or employ staff
6. Develop yearly planning short and long term
7. Initiate fund development committee
1. Establish media/PR committee and plan- Communication Chair, leader.
2. Establish membership committee and plan- Membership Chair, leader.
3. Establish funding committee- Exec committee.
4. Draft annual calendar- Board.
5. Implement action committee planning- Executive team.
Copyright 2007
League of Women Voters of Greater Rockford