January 2024 • Virtual
Join us for our January Jumpstart training for League members! These sessions are especially designed for local League Leaders, to help jumpstart your planning and activities for 2024, but all League members are welcome! Register for as many of these free sessions as you'd like. We will be recording these Zoom sessions, so you can watch them at a later date if need be. Questions?
Sessions (Dates/Times BELOW):
Election Policy Changes and Presidential Primary
January 17, 2024 @ 12:00 pm (email Sam Streukens for slides; watch recording)
In 2023 we accomplished a lot at the Legislature and expanded our voting rights. Come get the rundown so that you have the most current information to take with you during 2024’s busy election year, including the Presidential Primary!
Get on Brand!
January 18, 2024 @ 4:30 pm (watch recording)
LWV is a recognizable and trusted brand which is why it is important that your League is using the most up-to-date logos, colors and fonts. Come learn all about how easy it is to give your League a professional uniform look using LWVUS Brand Standards and other tools available to local Leagues.
2024 Legislative Preview
January 19, 2024 @ 2:00 pm (watch recording)
What will LWVMN be lobbying for this session? Come find out more about ERA Minnesota, Redistricting and more and how you and your members can be involved.
Treasurers 101
January 24, 2024 @ 4:30 pm (watch recording)
Are you new to your role as a local League treasurer or want a refresher? Join LWV MN Finance Guru, Bridgit and State Treasurer Cindy Holker for an informative hour that is sure to have you leading your League’s finances with confidence.
Where Are We Going? LWV Minnesota’s Strategic Plan
January 25, 2024 @ 12:00 pm (watch recording)
Hear about what we learned from you and other stakeholders during our strategic planning process in 2023 and how it informs our work and goals in 2024 and beyond.
Framing our Future: LWVUS New Membership Program
January 25, 2024 @ 4:30 pm (watch recording)
Review Framing our Future then come learn about the new LWVUS membership model, what we know (and what we don’t know) and how LWVMN will be here to help you through the process in 2025. Hear from LWVUS Membership Manager Nora Pullen and Operations Manager Kevin Ringkamp as well.
Engaging Youth in Voter Service Work
January 30, 2024 @ 12:00 pm (watch recording; view slide deck)
Engaging youth doesn’t have a one-size-fits-all approach. It takes personal relationships, creativity and the ability to be nimble and let the youth lead! Come hear from our state expert, Heidi, about what has worked for her and simple steps you can take to engage youth.
Vote411 in 2024 and Your League
January 31, 2024 @ 12:00 pm (watch recording)
Come for a brief introduction to Vote411, stay to learn about new features and how your League can use Vote411 to make your Voter Service work easier during the Presidential election year as well as what you can expect for support and training from the state office.