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
Terry Kohlbuss President (309) 256-0149 president@lwvgp.org Connie Romanus lst Vice President Tim Howard 2nd Vice President Sandy Stemler Secretary Sean Koors Treasurer Terry Bibo Knight Newsletter Editor Jan Deissler John Brady Kim Armstrong Cathy Mochlin Kathleen Kelly Roberta Parks Jamila Wilson Couri Thomas |
Committee Chairs
Membership retains and increases a diverse membership and participation through membership events, hospitality activities, and communication materials.
Membership Chair: Jan Deissler email: membership@lwvgp.org Local Government Observers (LOGO) monitor the activities, budgets, and transparency of local government entities through meeting attendance and action based on observation. LOGO Chair: Cheryl Budzinski email: logo@lwvgp.org Drinks & Dialogue coordinates the monthly discussion of local, state, and national topics relating league positions. Drinks & Dialogue is held on the third Wednesday. Chair: Cathy Molchin email: drinks.and.dialogue@lwvgp.org 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. Chair: Roberta Parks / Mary Jane Crowell email: voter.services@lwvgp.org New: Climate Change Committee will work to identify how units of local government are addressing climate change, and communicate that information to constituents. Actively seeking members! Chair: John Brady email: climate@lwvgp.org 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. LWVIL Criminial Justice Update Position Study Diversity, Equity & Inclusion LWVGP is an organization fully committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in principle and practice. Diversity, equity and inclusion are central to our organization’s current and future success in engaging all individuals, households, communities and policy makers in creating a more perfect harmony. Contact president@lwvgp.org to learn more about this opportunity or to be involved. Study Issue Does township form of government promote most cost effective and efficient delivery of services to citizens of town of Peoria or are there better ways to provide services. Chair: Janet Roth Additional committees such as Study Committees and Action Committees as the membership indicates interest. This would include Peoria Township proposal; Water Ownership Study Committee, etc. |