League of Women Voters of Greater Peoria

We are all volunteers MAKING DEMOCRACY WORK. Many hands make light work and we welcome your support. 
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Board of Directors

Farrell Davies 
​President
(309) 696-3217
​president@lwvgp.org

Terry Matthews
lst Vice President 

Sharon Maule
2nd Vice President

Dick Williams
Treasurer

Lisa Uphoff
​Secretary

Elaine Hopkins
Newsletter Editor

Cheryl Budzinski
Immediate Past President
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Joyce Blumenshine

Mary Jane Crowell
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Gary Stella

Connie Romanus

Jan Deissler

Valda Shipp

Committee Chairs

Membership retains and increases a diverse membership and participation through membership events, hospitality activities, and communication materials.
​Membership Chair: Jan Deissler

Local Government Observers (LOGO) monitor the activities, budgets, and transparency of local government entities through meeting attendance and action based on observation. Special project in 2016-18 includes eTransparency project.
LOGO Chair: Cheryl Budzinski

Drinks & Dialogue coordinates the monthly discussion of local, state, and national topics relating league positions. Drinks & Dialogue is held on the third Wednesday.
LOGO Chair: Connie Romanus

Voter Services increases voter education, facilitates candidate forums, and increases voter registration and participation through school mock elections, registration at Naturalization Ceremonies, and classes on running for local elected offices.
LOGO Chair: Mary Jane Crowell

Fundraising generates annual operating funds to support the mission and goals of the League.

Outreach establishes a powerful and visible League presence through social and print media, collaboration with community partners, and communication within the League and the community.

Environmental researches, reviews, and recommends actions on environmental issues through participation in other environmental groups. 
Currently looking at coal tar sealants used for parking lots, driveways, and roads.
LOGO Chair: Joyce Blumenshine

​Additional committees such as Study Committees and Action Committees as the membership indicates interest. This would include "Independent Map Amendment" in 2015-16; Water Ownership Study Committee, etc.