LWVAL Home Page Archive 2018 - 2019

Articles posted in this year on the LWVAL website are archived here. The fiscal year is June 1 - May 31 of the following year.

  • For an overview of LWVAL projects, goals and accomplishments, also see past issues of The Voter, LWVGB's newsletter.
  • See the LWVAL home page for the most recent news.


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On this Memorial Day, we honor those who gave the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom.

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"Environmental Justice: 
It's About Democracy" 
League of Women Voters of Alabama 
State Convention 2019

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Here's what's in store! View the video!

Early Arrival Fun Friday, May 17 then…
Convention May 18-19
Embassy Suites by Hilton
2410 University Boulevard 
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401

Convention registration has ended.

Not registered but still want to come?

We invite all, including the public, to attend the luncheon on Saturday, May 18 (without the meal) and the Saturday afternoon panels - without registration and free of charge! Come learn and discuss environmental justice with keynote speaker Ms. Catherine Coleman-Flowers and our many other outstanding expert panelists.


Registered or not, here's what to do next.
We look forward to seeing you in Tuscaloosa!


Visit the LWVAL Convention website
convention2019.lwval.org
for all convention information.


THANK YOU HOST
LWV of Greater Tuscaloosa!
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LWVAL 2019 LWVAL Transparency in Government Award

Read the media release


In 2015 the League of Women Voters of Alabama (LWVAL) created the Transparency in Government Award to recognize efforts to bring greater transparency to governmental decision-making in Alabama at any political level. Nominations for the award may be submitted by any individual or organization in Alabama or any local league, MAL unit, or member. This biennial award will be presented at the 2019 State Convention in Tuscaloosa, May 18-19, 2019.

LWVAL and its members believe that transparency in government is one of the major mechanisms for making government accountable to the people. It aids in creating an open and inclusive government and in enhancing public trust in government officials and their decisions.

Those nominated may include local and state political leaders, elected or appointed, and citizens and members of nonprofit organizations who have championed transparency in government.

Submit a nominee for the 2019 LWVAL Transparency in Government Award


OTHER LWVAL AWARDS

The
Joyce Woodworth Memorial Award and the Jane Katz Public Service Award will also be presented at the 2019 LWVAL Convention in Tuscaloosa. LWVAL members, local leagues, or MAL units may make nominations for these awards.


The deadline for submissions for all awards is March 15, 2019.


The state board makes the final selection for all awards. Direct questions to Kristen De La Fuente (awards@lwval.org).

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We're looking for leaders!

LWVAL Members and Current Leaders, the Nominating Committee is looking for bright, energetic women and men who love the League of Women Voters and want to lead our state league in 2019-2021. If you are such a person or you know someone who should be considered, please answer this survey!  This is a VERY exciting time to be in the "driver's seat!" It is a time of historic milestones - the 200th Anniversary of the State of Alabama in 2019 and the 100th birthday of the League of Women Voters and woman suffrage in 2020. What is your vision for our league? How can you make that happen? Please respond by January 23, 2019.

ANSWER SURVEY NOTE: Survey is for LWVAL members and leaders ONLY. 

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or any day, please
support the LWVAL as we
Grow, Empower, and
Protect the Vote!
(Still not too late to give!)

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Your generous gift will support this work…


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Capitol Journal Interview

Thank you to Don Dailey, anchor of APT's Capitol Journal for the opportunity to discuss the work of the League of Women Voters and the importance of voting. See the interview of LWVAL President Barbara Caddell on Oct. 12, 2018.

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LWV Montgomery President Louvenia Graham has passed away.


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We are saddened to report that Louvenia Graham, President of the League of Women Voters of Montgomery, passed away on Monday, July 16, 2018. Louvenia was president and a dedicated leader of the Montgomery league for many years.

From Louvenia's obituary in the Montgomery Advertiser, "Funeral services will be held Saturday, July 21, 2018 at 12:00 noon from Mobile Heights Baptist Church. Interment in Greenwood Cemetery."
Read her obituary here.

The LWVAL sends its deepest sympathy to Louvenia's family and many friends in the Greater Montgomery area. She will be greatly missed by many in our organization.


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2018 LWV Convention video


The League of Women Voters is creating a more perfect democracy. Watch this short video to see how we do it and join us!

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