League of Women Voters of Southern Monmouth County Overview

 
LWVSMC
in
Context
 
Board Meeting
September 9, 2021
 
1
 
Founded in 1975 as Township of Ocean
Renamed Southern Monmouth County in
2019 following explosive growth
Geographic scope widened
Membership growth continues
 
LWVSMC
2
 
Membership is open to any person who
subscribes to the purpose and policy of the
League
Voting Members are 16 years or older
Younger members can be Associate Members
 
LWVSMC – Membership Policy
 
3
 
It is our policy that financial considerations
should never affect membership
We keep dues low
Our Membership Support Fund covers dues
for any new or renewing member who makes
a confidential request
LWVSMC – Membership Policy
4
 
LWVSMC
LWV of the Greater Red Bank Area
LWV of Western Monmouth
 
                                   
*ILO is the acronym for “InterLeague Organization”
LWV of Monmouth County - ILO*
5
 
Hot Topics Webinars
Three each year
County-Level Issues
Including Communication with Elections Officials
Candidate Forums
Observer Corps
 
LWV of Monmouth County - ILO
6
 
LWVSMC Members on ILO Board
Evelyn C Murphy (Leadership Team)
Susan Sferas (Treasurer)
Peggy Dellinger (Secretary)
Annette L Scott
Sherri West
 
 
LWV of Monmouth County - ILO
 
7
 
1600+ members
35 Local Leagues and 2 ILOs
State-Wide Voters Service Coalition
Policy Committees
Lobby Corps
 
LWVNJ
8
 
Education
Immigration
Government
Natural Resources
Social Justice
Women and Family Issues
 
 
LWVNJ Policy Committees
 
9
 
Liaison to LWVSMC – Anne Torre
 
LWVSMC Members
Susan Sferas, Treasurer
Lauren McCaskill
 
Evelyn C Murphy, 
Nominating Committee Chair
 
LWVNJ Board
10
 
Jesse Burns, 
Executive Director
Pat Thompson, 
Office Manager
Assatta Mann, 
Community Organizers
Melissa Marks, 
Community Organizer
Philip Hensley, 
Democracy Policy Analyst
 
LWVNJ Staff
 
11
 
50,000 + members
Over 700 leagues in all 50 states, DC, Virgin
Islands, and Hong Kong
United Nations Charter Member
 
 
LWVUS
12
 
The League is proud to be
nonpartisan, neither supporting nor
opposing candidates or political
parties at any level of government,
but always working on vital issues of
concern to members and the public.
Commitment to Non-partisanship
13
 
 
 
Empowering voters. Defending democracy.
League Mission
14
 
 
We envision a democracy
where every person has
the desire, the right, the knowledge
and the confidence to participate.
League Vision
15
 
 
 
We believe in the power of women
 to create a more perfect democracy.
League Value
16
 
LWVSMC is an organization fully committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in principle
and in practice. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are central to the organization’s current and
future success in engaging all individuals, households, communities, and policy makers in
creating a more perfect democracy.
There shall be no barriers to full participation in this organization on the basis of gender,
gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, race, native or indigenous origin, age,
generation, sexual orientation, culture, religion, belief system, marital status, parental
status, socioeconomic status, language, accent, intellectual or physical ability status, mental
health, educational level or background, geography, nationality, work style, work
experience, job role function, thinking style, personality type, physical appearance, political
perspective or affiliation and/or any other characteristic that can be identified as
recognizing or illustrating diversity.
 
Commitment to
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
 
17
 
101 years of experience nationally
Reputation
State and Local adaptations
?
 
Structural Strengths
18
 
Deviation at State and Local levels
Communication between levels
?
 
Structural Weaknesses
19
 
 
Understanding the Changes
 
Identifying Concerns and Issues
 
Our Role in the 2021 Elections
 
20
 
 
Understanding the Changes
 
Identifying Concerns and Issues
 
Helping Voters Understand the Changes
 
Helping Voters Feel Comfortable with Voting
 
Our Role in the 2021 Elections
 
21
 
 
Understanding the Changes
 
Identifying Concerns and Issues
 
Helping Voters Understand the Changes
 
Helping Voters Feel Comfortable with Voting
 
Staffing and Promoting Voter Registration Initiatives
 
o
 
Tabling and Speaking at Local Events
 
o
 
National Voter Registration Day – September 28
 
o
 
National Vote Early Day – October 23
 
Our Role in the 2021 Elections
 
22
 
 
Understanding the Changes
 
Identifying Concerns and Issues
 
Helping Voters Understand the Changes
 
Helping Voters Feel Comfortable with Voting
 
Staffing and Promoting Voter Registration Initiatives
 
o
 
Tabling and Speaking at Local Events
 
o
 
National Voter Registration Day – September 28
 
o
 
National Vote Early Day – October 23
 
Staffing and Promoting Vote411
 
Staffing and Promoting Forums
 
Our Role in the 2021 Elections
 
23
 
 
Understanding the Changes
 
Identifying Concerns and Issues
 
Helping Voters Understand the Changes
 
Helping Voters Feel Comfortable with Voting
 
Staffing and Promoting Voter Registration Initiatives
 
o
 
Tabling and Speaking at Local Events
 
o
 
National Voter Registration Day – September 28
 
o
 
National Vote Early Day – October 23
 
Staffing and Promoting Vote411
 
Staffing and Promoting Forums
 
Our Role in the 2021 Elections
 
24
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Founded in 1975 as the Township of Ocean and later renamed to Southern Monmouth County, the League of Women Voters of Southern Monmouth County (LWVSMC) is a dynamic organization with a growing membership and a wide geographic scope. Membership is open to individuals who support the league's purpose and policy, with a focus on inclusivity and financial accessibility. The LWVSMC engages in various activities such as webinars, policy committees, and advocacy on key issues like education, immigration, and social justice. The organization also collaborates with other local leagues and interleague organizations, promoting voter engagement and community participation.


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  1. Board Meeting September 9, 2021 1

  2. Founded in 1975 as Township of Ocean Renamed Southern Monmouth County in 2019 following explosive growth Geographic scope widened Membership growth continues 2

  3. Membership is open to any person who subscribes to the purpose and policy of the League Voting Members are 16 years or older Younger members can be Associate Members 3

  4. It is our policy that financial considerations should never affect membership We keep dues low Our Membership Support Fund covers dues for any new or renewing member who makes a confidential request 4

  5. LWVSMC LWV of the Greater Red Bank Area LWV of Western Monmouth *ILO is the acronym for InterLeague Organization 5

  6. Hot Topics Webinars Three each year County-Level Issues Including Communication with Elections Officials Candidate Forums Observer Corps 6

  7. LWVSMC Members on ILO Board Evelyn C Murphy (Leadership Team) Susan Sferas (Treasurer) Peggy Dellinger (Secretary) Annette L Scott Sherri West 7

  8. 1600+ members 35 Local Leagues and 2 ILOs State-Wide Voters Service Coalition Policy Committees Lobby Corps 8

  9. Education Immigration Government Natural Resources Social Justice Women and Family Issues 9

  10. Liaison to LWVSMC Anne Torre LWVSMC Members Susan Sferas, Treasurer Lauren McCaskill Evelyn C Murphy, Nominating Committee Chair 10

  11. Jesse Burns, Executive Director Pat Thompson, Office Manager Assatta Mann, Community Organizers Melissa Marks, Community Organizer Philip Hensley, Democracy Policy Analyst 11

  12. 50,000 + members Over 700 leagues in all 50 states, DC, Virgin Islands, and Hong Kong United Nations Charter Member 12

  13. The League is proud to be nonpartisan, neither supporting nor opposing candidates or political parties at any level of government, but always working on vital issues of concern to members and the public. 13

  14. Empowering voters. Defending democracy. 14

  15. We envision a democracy where every person has the desire, the right, the knowledge and the confidence to participate. 15

  16. We believe in the power of women to create a more perfect democracy. 16

  17. LWVSMC is an organization fully committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in principle and in practice. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are central to the organization s current and future success in engaging all individuals, households, communities, and policy makers in creating a more perfect democracy. There shall be no barriers to full participation in this organization on the basis of gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, race, native or indigenous origin, age, generation, sexual orientation, culture, religion, belief system, marital status, parental status, socioeconomic status, language, accent, intellectual or physical ability status, mental health, educational level or background, geography, nationality, work style, work experience, job role function, thinking style, personality type, physical appearance, political perspective or affiliation and/or any other characteristic that can be identified as recognizing or illustrating diversity. 17

  18. 101 years of experience nationally Reputation State and Local adaptations ? 18

  19. Deviation at State and Local levels Communication between levels ? 19

  20. Understanding the Changes Identifying Concerns and Issues 20

  21. Understanding the Changes Identifying Concerns and Issues Helping Voters Understand the Changes Helping Voters Feel Comfortable with Voting 21

  22. Understanding the Changes Identifying Concerns and Issues Helping Voters Understand the Changes Helping Voters Feel Comfortable with Voting Staffing and Promoting Voter Registration Initiatives o Tabling and Speaking at Local Events o National Voter Registration Day September 28 o National Vote Early Day October 23 22

  23. Understanding the Changes Identifying Concerns and Issues Helping Voters Understand the Changes Helping Voters Feel Comfortable with Voting Staffing and Promoting Voter Registration Initiatives o Tabling and Speaking at Local Events o National Voter Registration Day September 28 o Staffing and Promoting Vote411 Staffing and Promoting Forums National Vote Early Day October 23 23

  24. Understanding the Changes Identifying Concerns and Issues Helping Voters Understand the Changes Helping Voters Feel Comfortable with Voting Staffing and Promoting Voter Registration Initiatives o Tabling and Speaking at Local Events o National Voter Registration Day September 28 o National Vote Early Day October 23 Staffing and Promoting Vote411 Staffing and Promoting Forums 24

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