Advocacy

• Advocates with elected officials and staff at the state and local levels for actions that benefit County residents.
• Monitors the County Commission, School Board, and local government officials.
• Produces Legislative Delegation appreciation events.
• Provides Advocacy training.

Chair: Rich Bartholomew – advocacy@lwvpbc.org

Meetings: 3rd Thursday each month at 7:00pm. Posted on Calendar.

Budget & Finance

• Keeps financial records for the League and the Education Fund.
• Reports financial information to the Board of Directors.
• Oversees the annual budget process.
• Provides resources to each committee to prepare their budgets.

Chair: Melissa Gannon – budget-finance@lwvpbc.org

Meetings: Posted on Calendar.

Candidates Forum

• Candidates forums expose voters to candidates and issues.
• Forums are moderated by trained impartial League members.

Coordinator: Mary Jane Range – forums@lwvpbc.org

Meetings: Posted on Calendar.

Development

• Secures funds for a range of League activities including:
• voter registration
• public presentations
• publications & website
• civic education activities
• candidate forums.
• Encourages individuals and businesses to sponsor League events.
• Coordinates members and allies in fundraising opportunities.
• Creates a diversified funding base for League operations.
• Engages with other organizations and individuals to broaden support.
  

Co-Chairs: Joyce Sullivan, Rebecca Taylor Cohen, Reisha Roopchand Allen – dev@lwvpbc.org

Meetings: Posted on Calendar.

Education

• Encourages a well-funded and quality education system.
• Supports the education of residents from early childhood to post-secondary.

Chair: Margery Keller –education@lwvpbc.org

Meetings: Posted on calendar.

Gun Safety

• Educates residents and lobbies state representatives regarding gun safety issues.
• Collaborates with grassroots organizations to create responsible gun ownership with an emphasis on safe storage.

Co-Chairs: Marcy Brody and Kristen Murtaugh – gunsafety@lwvpbc.org

Meetings: Posted on Calendar.

Healthcare

• Supports reproductive rights and a woman’s right to privacy and bodily autonomy.
• Works to expand Medicaid for the working poor.
• Partners with organizations to:
• Achieve health equity goals in minority populations.
• Spotlight the increase in suicides and ways to prevent attempts.

Co-Chairs: Nancy Gau and Brent Schillinger – healthcare@lwvpbc.org

Meetings: Posted on Calendar.

Membership

• Orients and mentors new League members and others interested in League.
• Staffs and provides hospitality for Hot Topic Luncheons and other League events.
• Implements strategies to increase, diversify, and retain membership.

Co-Chairs: Donna Colabella & Alice Mann – members@lwvpbc.org

Meetings: Posted on Calendar

National Popular Vote

• Advocates that the president should be the candidate who receives the most individual votes nationwide.
• Lobbies elected officials and candidates to vote for the National Popular Vote law.
• Provides presentations to civic and community groups.
  

Chair: Daniel Lishansky – npv@lwvpbc.org

Meetings: 4th Tuesday each month at 5:30 pm on Zoom. Posted on Calendar.

Newsletter

• Edits and prepares monthly Newsletters.
• Publishes on 1st of each month.

Chair: Carol Carnevale – newsletter@lwvpbc.org

Meetings: Articles and graphics are due by the 20th  of the month.

Nominating

• Identifies skilled and diverse candidates to fill Board vacancies.
• Presents a slate of candidates to the Board for approval and to the membership for a vote.
• Slates are presented at the Annual Meeting in April.

Chair: Marilyn Ricci – nominating@lwvpbc.org

Meetings: Posted on Calendar.

Publications

• Creates the Voter Guide in print and digital formats.
• Prints & delivers 88,000 each year.
• Creates Legislative Directory of local, state, and federal leaders and distributes it in print and digital formats.

Chair: Joyce Sullivan – publications@lwvpbc.org

Meetings: Posted on Calendar.

Returning Citizens

• Provides formerly incarcerated citizens with information about voter registration and their rights.
• Helps returning citizens obtain provide the required information to obtain their voter registration.
• Helps returning citizens navigate the maze of legal obstacles to obtain their right to vote.

Chair: MJ Range – forums@lwvpbc.org

Meetings: Posted on Calendar.

Speakers Bureau

• Provides a series of presentations that:
• Educate about the structure of government and how it works.
• Increases understanding of major policy issues.
• Promotes voting in elections.

Chair: Janet Elinoff – speakersbureau@lwvpbc.org

Meetings: Posted on Calendar.

Special Events

• Coordinates and facilitates special events.
• Events include:
• Monthly Hot Topics Luncheons
• Day Tripper events
• Fundraisers
• Celebrations

Chair: Marge Holtz – specialevents@lwvpbc.org

Meetings: 2nd Thursday of each month at 9:30am on Zoom. Posted on Calendar.

Voter Services

• Organizes and staffs voter registrations and petition drives.
• Educates about all aspects of voting and voter regulations.

Chair: Phyllis Applebaum – voterservices@lwvpbc.org

Meetings: 1st Thursday each month. Alternates 10:00am and 7:00pm on Zoom. Posted on Calendar.

Voting Rights Coalition

• Promotes a vigorous Election Protection effort with field, legal, and social media monitors.
• Combats voter suppression.
• Supports voting rights legislation and fair districts.

Co-Chairs: Kate Renchin and Sandy Kaltman – vrc@lwvpbc.org

Meetings: 1st Thursday each month at 2:00pm on Zoom. Posted on Calendar.

Website & Tech

• Responsible for the League’s website.
• Makes presentations about the website and tech tips.

Chair: Dan Lishansky – web@lwvpbc.org

Meetings: Posted on Calendar.

Young Leaguers

• Encourages membership and participation by young professionals and students.
• Activities include community service, advocacy, activism, and education.

Chair: Ashley Cacicedo-Surdovel – young@lwvpbc.org

Meetings: Posted on Calendar.