LWVAL Convention 2017 - Schedule
League of Women Voters of Alabama
State Convention 2017
April 28 Early Arrival
April 29-30 Convention
Hampton Inn & Suites
Mobile Downtown Historic District
62 South Royal Street
Mobile, AL 36602
Register for convention.
Make hotel reservations.
6:00 - 9:00 PM Welcome social event hosted by Mobile Chapter of LWV
Saturday, April 29 - First Day of Convention
8:30 - 10:00 Registration and Breakfast Buffet
10:00 - 12:00 First Business Sessions
Establishment of a quorum
LWVAL -- Welcome and Introductions
Adoption of Convention Rules
Proposed Bylaws Changes
Proposed 2017-2019 Budget
Proposed 2017-2019 Program
Nominations for 2017-2019
Other Business
LWVAL Education Fund
Proposed 2017-2019 Budget
Nominations for 2017-2019
Other Business
12:00 - 1:00 Lunch and Group Task
1:00 - 2:30 First Afternoon Session -- Program and Advocacy Linkages
Lead by Hattie Kaufman and Anne Permaloff, LWVAL Advocacy Committee
2:30 - 3:00 Break
3:00 - 4:30 Second Afternoon Session -- Local League Advocacy Preparation and Action Lead by David Stout, Special Projects Organizer, Arise Citizens’ Policy Project
4:30 Announcements followed by adjournment for the day.
6:30 - 8:00 Transparency Award Celebration and Reception -- 1927 Room, Saenger Theatre Speaker: Kyle Whitmire, State Political Commentator, Alabama Media Group
Sunday, April 29 - Second Day of Convention
8:00 - 9:00 Breakfast Buffet
9:00 - 12:00 Second Business Sessions
Establishment of a quorum
LWVAL -- Discussion and votes on:
Proposed Bylaws Changes
Proposed 2017-2019 Budget
Proposed 2017-2019 Program
Nominations for 2017-2019
Announcement of Award Winners
Other Business
LWVAL Education Fund - Discussion and votes on:
Proposed 2017-2019 Budget
Nominations for 2017-2019
Other Business
LWVAL -- Direction and suggestions for the Incoming Board
12:00 Adjourn