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H-F Area LWV Members Attend Leadership Development Training Workshop
Three members of the H-F Area LWV recently attended a national LWV democracy-building training workshop.
H-F Area League of Women Voters members Barbara Hayes, Margaret Smith, and Erin Roeper were recently selected to participate in a leadership development training workshop conducted by the League of Women Voters of the United States (LWVUS) in advance of this fall's election.
Ms. Smith is the Membership Services Chair and H-F LWV Board Member. Ms. Hayes, a Board member, also works with Membership, and Ms. Roeper is President of this local League.
The leadership program, which sponsors these trainings, was established by the LWVUS to help enrich the democracy-building efforts of this more than 90-year old grassroots organization. The program will be implemented by the local leagues in all 50 states with the support of a volunteer national coaching team and a cadre of state coaches.
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During the two-day training held in Joliet Sept.8-9, the participants attended "best practices" workshops conducted by national trainers from Washington, D.C. and Kalamazoo, Michigan. Training included techniques for empowering citizens to have a voice in this election, for heightening League visibility, and for developing the skills of rising community leaders.
Commenting on the national program, H-F Area LWV President Erin Roeper said, "In this time of increased political incivility and growing polarization, the League of Women Voters is needed more than ever. A strong League in every community is the best way to ensure that we have an American citizenry that is informed on the issues, ready and able to cast a ballot, and to ensure that every vote is counted."
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Ms. Roeper added, "I'm honored to be a part of such a trusted, volunteer organization that provides me with such great opportunities to make a difference in the Homewood-Flossmoor area and in our democracy. After this training, I'm even more energized about the League's voter education efforts planned for this fall and beyond."
To become a member of the H-F Area League of Women Voters, go to http://hfarea.il.lwvnet.org/index.html or "Like" the League at www.facebook.com/HFAreaLWV
