We had a wonderful new members’ reception and enjoyed getting to know each other better. We hope each member can find an aspect of the League that helps them become more involved in local policy issues!
Join Us for LWV-VA Biennial Convention!
Anne Smith, LWV-WA and LWV-WA Board Member and Convention Chair I am excited to tell you about the 39th LWV-VA Convention at the Norfolk Waterside Marriott on May 17-19. We think this will be both an informative and fun session! The location is close and easy to access so you can come for the full…
Area Leaguers Attend Opening of TENACITY Exhibit at Jamestown Settlement
by Mary Ann Moxon, Publicity/Outreach member Members of the Williamsburg Area LWV visited “TENACITY: Women in Jamestown and Early Virginia” exhibit on opening day November 10 at Jamestown Settlement. Women’s roles in early Virginia were rarely recorded. Historians have gathered facts about a few of the women who are the subjects of this yearlong exhibit….
Join Us in Richmond for February 6 League Day
by Phoebe Kent, Voter Co-editor LWV-VA League Day at the General Assembly is Wednesday, February 6, 2019. We will attend the Women’s Legislative Round Table (WLRT) from 8:30-9:30 a.m. After WLRT, members will visit the offices of key Senators and Delegates to advocate for legislative action. Williamsburg Leaguers will gather at the Capitol to be…
W&M President Rowe praises civic engagement
William and Mary president Katherine Rowe was the featured speaker of our fall membership meeting. Read the Virginia Gazette Coverage here! William and Mary’s president tells the League of Women Voters she sees a bright civic future in today’s college students by Amelia Heymann aheymann@vagazette.com Katherine Rowe, president of the College of William and…
W&M President Rowe to Speak at Fall Meeting
by Phoebe Kent, The Voter co-editor The Williamsburg League’s fall program features The College of William & Mary’s new president Katherine A. Rowe. The October 10 event at Legacy Hall begins at 4:30 pm. A reception will follow President Rowe’s remarks. In July The College of William & Mary began an exciting new chapter; its…
Six Takeaways from the LWV National Convention
by Les Solomon, Membership Co-chair & LWVUS Convention Delegate Creating a More Perfect Democracy was the theme of the 53th National LWV Convention. More than 1000 League leaders attended the four-day convention that included excellent speakers, workshops, and thoughtful, methodical debate. My key takeaways: 1. The LWV National is on sound footing. Two years ago,…
Power Up for Action: Williamsburg Hosts Fall Workshops on September 8
by Phoebe Kent, The Voter Co-editor Our Williamsburg League will host the LWV-VA Fall Workshops at Colonial Williamsburg’s Woodlands Conference Center on Saturday, September 8. The morning plenary session includes welcomes by Virginia League President Sue Lewis and Williamsburg President Mary Schilling, consideration of how to attract and energize membership, and a variety of issues…
Members: join us at the June 7, 2018 Annual Meeting!
by Phoebe Kent, The Voter Co-Editor Come join us from 4:30-6:30 pm at Legacy Hall in New Town for a lively, interesting Annual Meeting on Thursday, June 7. In addition to the opportunity to converse with fellow members, the meeting features Kelly Thomasson, Governor Northam’s Secretary of Administration, who will share her insights with us. Her…