The League of Women Voters of Virginia, a nonpartisan political organization of men and women,
encourages informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding
of major public policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy.

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The League of Women Voters of Virginia, a nonpartisan political organization of men and women, encourages informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy.

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Announcements

*NEW* May 7, 2013	LWV-VA Joins Other Leagues In Public Comment to EPA on Fracking: Public Comment to EPA Leaders and Science Advisory Board on the Study of the Potential Impacts of Hydraulic Fracturing on Drinking Water Resources; Advisory Board Panel Meeting; May 7, 2013; Arlington, VA
*NEW* May 7, 2013	SBE Press Release - Absentee Voting for 2013 Primaries
*NEW* May 7, 2013	SBE Redesign of Voter Registration Application - Public Comment Period
*NEW* May 7, 2013	PAPV -Public Advocacy For Voter Protection Updates
Feb 2013	LWV of Fairfax Area: "Uranium Mining in Virginia". An informative review of information from both sides of the argument.

Special events

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Spring 2013 The Virginia Voter - including special Convention information

League of Women Voters of Virginia
Convention 2013

In Historic Williamsburg
Crowne Plaza - Fort Magruder Hotel
6945 Pocahontas Trail
Williamsburg, VA 23185
757-220-2250
http://ww.cpwilliamsburghotel.com/
When: June 1-June 2, 2013

Hosted by the LWV of Williamsburg in Williamsburg, VA.

Attendees will vote on future program studies (for 2013-2015 biennium),
the LWV-VA budget, and elect a new President,
LWV-VA Board Members, and Nominating Committee.

Schedule now Available. (Click here)

Check our 2013 Convention webpage for additional information including:
Registration Form and Documents!

Register here!

HIGHLIGHTS of the CONVENTION include:

            

Anne Schink LWVUS Board Member & our Liaison (Read full Bio here)

Christina Bellantoni Political Editor for PBS NewsHour (Read full Bio here)

          Opportunities for Pleasure

• Saturday morning talk by Anne Schink, LWVUS Board member & our Liaison
• Festive Banquet with outstanding speaker Christina Bellantoni , Political Editor for PBS NewsHour
• Plenty of time for lunch with old friends and new ones & exploring Williamsburg
• Special Dramatic Presentation
• Saturday night Reception with cash bar
• Membership Growth Award
• Accolades and appreciations

Taking Care of Our Business

• Election of Officers, Directors, and Nominating Committee Members
• Adoption of Program
• Consideration of new Vote Center Position 
• By-laws changes - some affect how we do business
• Two Optional Caucus Sessions     

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Please make your own room reservation by May 10 and mention LWV-VA to get our rates.

 

Registration fee for the Convention is $80 on or before May 10 and $95 after May 10. This fee includes the cost of the banquet.

 

The Voter and our website will soon contain more information, including registration forms.

 

Watch for details in upcoming Voters!
Mark you calendars now and make plans
to attend!

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