Month: May 2025

  • A New Member’s Perspective on the LWVMI 2025 Convention

    My sincere thanks to the Grosse Pointe League for sponsoring me as a delegate to the 39th Biennial Convention. Having recently joined the organization, I anticipated learning more about our…

  • Finding Joy in Chapter Spot

    Finding Joy in Chapter Spot: The new LWVUS Membership platform, Chapter Spot, has the potential to ease various membership burdens, such as enrolling new members and handling membership renewals. LWVMI…

  • Vote 411–A Meeting of the Minds

    Session Description Vote 411–A Meeting of the Minds: This workshop focused on user discussion, sharing ideas, and responding to questions related to the VOTE411 system. This was not a training…

  • Basic Publications for Local Leagues

    Basic Publications For Local Leagues: LWVMI Co-President Paula Bowman and LWVMI VP for Voter Services Judy Florian reviewed and provided templates for tjree key publications that can be tailored to…

  • LWVMI Convention Advocacy Update

    Highlights from Pre-Convention Advocacy Update Judy Karandjeff, VP for Advocacy, LWVMI Board of Directors, presented the Advocacy Update. She is stepping down from the LWVMI Board of Directors. Sandra Sorini-Elser is…

  • Engaging Young Voters at the Local Level

    Engaging Young Voters at the Local Level: LWVMI Board Member Charles Thomas Jr. presented a shortened version of his community/school program entitled Value of the Vote. Dedicated to full participation…

  • LWVGP Convention Donations are a Hit!

    At each LWVMI Convention, local Leagues were asked to donate items for the silent auction. Our LWVGP offerings included: Ruth Hoover – two crocheted afghans Mike Florian–Framed Photograph of Michigan’s…