2024 BOOT CAMPS
Getting to Know League of Women Voters of Arizona
Kate Stewart from GT and the State Advocacy Team organized a series of boot camps to help new board members and new members learn about the League. With input from Kate and others, this document provides a listing of the boot camps. Please share it with your members, especially new members, your league, and the board.
As the National, State, and Local leagues continue the transformation journey started in 2019, 2024 and 2025 will be pivotal years for this transformation and transition.
In these challenging times, it is crucial to strengthen our leagues as we respond to unprecedented attacks on our democracy and fight for fair and free elections. Join us as we grow and learn together about the League’s strategies, processes, and protocols to ensure our success in advancing the League's mission of empowering voters and defending democracy.
League in Action - GET OUT THE VOTE (GOTV)
Thur, Jul. 11, 6 - 7 p.m. Register here
Fri, Jul. 12, 6 - 7 p.m. Register here
Join us for essential training on texting and phone banking for primary voters. This session is a must-attend for all local league leaders who will be assisting in providing technical support to local league volunteers. Our GOTV efforts during the primaries are crucial in preparing our volunteer base for the intense work needed to ensure fair and free elections. Don't miss this opportunity to gear up for the vital task ahead!
Vote411: LWV Digital Voter Guide @ vote411.org
Mon, Jul. 15, 6 - 7 p.m. Register here
Mon, Sep. 16, 6 - 7 p.m. Register here
The League of Women Voters (LWVUS) is regarded as the most trusted source for voter information during elections. Join us for a tour of the LWV Vote411 digital voter guide. This session focuses on helping end users navigate the site, ensuring voters can find the information they need to make informed decisions. Become an expert, assist others in navigating the site, and promote the voter guide to your network of friends and neighbors.
League Funding
Mon, Jul. 22: 6-7 p.m. Register here
Discover our funding sources, the people who assist us, and our programs. Learn how they all work together to advance the League's mission. Understanding our non-profit status and financial structures (501(c)(4) and 501(c)(3)).
Board Operations and Fiduciary Responsibility
Mon. Jul 29 6 -7 p.m. Register here
Fiduciary responsibilities - Duty of Care; Confidentiality, League Policies and bylaws.
2024 Ballot Propositions
Mon. Aug 26. 6 - 7 p.m. Register here
Propositions on the ballot: Preparing our members to educate the voters. This session is not a lobbying session discussing League positions on ballot propositions. Teams of League members have been analyzing the ballot propositions, to provide a balanced explanation based on research on the supporting and opposing arguments for the initiatives.
What is a League Position, a Resolution, and a Legislative Priority?
Mon. Sep. 23, 6 -7 p.m. Register here
Discover how the League arrives at each of these, who is involved, and when they get decided. Learn about two critical processes the League uses—Consensus and Concurrence—to adopt Public Policy Positions and programs for action.
League and Social Media
Mon. Sep 30, 6-7 p.m. Register here
How to use social media to advance League work.
League Advocacy
Mon. Oct 7, 6-7 p.m. Register here
Learn About League Advocacy: Discover how we set our priorities, the issue teams that work on legislation, and what to expect during a legislative session (January - June each year). Understand how we lobby and litigate to advance our mission.
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