Committees

Our Communication Committee sets graphic design standards and organizes all internal and external LWVOzWa communications. They develop, maintain, and enhance our website; write, edit, and publish member materials; research, manage, and update social and virtual media tools; handle photography and videography; develop public relations opportunities and foster local print media relationships.

Our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee builds trusting relationships with internal and external communities, recognizing strength in diversity. It creates access to and encourages member participation in DEI trainings; hosts book discussions and speaker events; collects and evaluates demographic data; seeks pathways for culturally inclusive collaboration.

Our Environment Committee informs members about ongoing and emerging environmental issues affecting our county, state, country, and planet. The committee seeks out and develops partnerships with local conservation and preservation organizations; keeps members abreast of opportunities to engage in clean-up efforts; hosts speakers and community events.

Our Membership Committee reaches out to non-members who’ve expressed interest in LWVOzWa, informs them about the significance of League work, and encourages their active involvement. The committee hosts new member orientation gatherings, book club discussions, and member social events. Member engagement, retention, and record keeping round out its responsibilities.

The Programs & Events Committee pulls together all the details needed for member and community activities, whether educational or social, virtual or in-person. It plans programs, arranges venues and menus, coordinates speakers and entertainment, manages the reservation process, and greets guests. Essentially any and everything to make attendees feel welcome!

Our Voter Services Committee educates, engages, and empowers citizens to participate in the election process. It provides trained, qualified, and unbiased speakers and other staff for candidate forums; distributes voter information and promotes voter registration; engages all in activities that Get Out the Vote; educates on changes to our voting systems; partners with organizations that fight for fair district voting maps. Voter Services has three sub-committees to focus their work: Voter Registration, Vote411, and Candidate Forums.

Youth are not just the future, they are the now! Follow us at #wearethenow. We are engaging young people in Ozaukee and Washington Counties to explore the importance of voting and participation in democracy. This enthusiastic group has observed at election polls; coordinated a "How to Run for Office" community conversation; hosted a Flag Day Party to register young voters turning 18; created an Instagram account; and led voting activities with a local Brownie Troop.