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The League of Women Voters of [[Charlottesville]] and [[Albemarle County]] was founded in 1946 to encourage public participation in all levels of government. The organization is non-partisan and has never endorsed or supported a candidate for public office. However, the group has taken political positions through the years. | The '''League of Women Voters of [[Charlottesville]] and [[Albemarle County]]''' was founded in [[1946]] {{fact}} to encourage public participation in all levels of government. The organization is non-partisan and has never endorsed or supported a candidate for public office. However, the group has taken political positions through the years. | ||
{{Wikipedia link|League_Of_Women_Voters|whylink=outsidearea|about=Leagues of Women Voters}} | {{Wikipedia link|League_Of_Women_Voters|whylink=outsidearea|about=Leagues of Women Voters}} | ||
In September 2012, the [[League of Women Voters of Charlottesville and Albemarle]] officially merged with the [[Fluvanna County League of Women Voters]]. The group is now known as the [[League of Women Voters of the Charlottesville Area]]. It encompasses the entire geographic area of the [[Thomas Jefferson Planning District]]: the [[City of Charlottesville]], as well as [[Albemarle County]], [[Fluvanna County]], [[Greene County]], [[Louisa County]] and [[Nelson County]].<ref>{{cite | In September [[2012]], the [[League of Women Voters of Charlottesville and Albemarle]] officially merged with the [[Fluvanna County League of Women Voters]]. The group is now known as the [[League of Women Voters of the Charlottesville Area]]. It encompasses the entire geographic area of the [[Thomas Jefferson Planning District]]: the [[City of Charlottesville]], as well as [[Albemarle County]], [[Fluvanna County]], [[Greene County]], [[Louisa County]] and [[Nelson County]].<ref>{{cite-progress-mg|title=League of Women Voters of the Charlottesville Area|url=https://dailyprogress.com/news/area-leagues-of-women-voters-merge/article_e29eeb12-a8c6-580d-aa38-1b6790d77a8a.html|author=|work=|publisher=|location=|publishdate=September 19, 2012|accessdate=October 15, 2022}}</ref> | ||
Membership is open to individuals at a cost of $55 per year. | Membership is open to individuals at a cost of $55 per year. Members receive a yearly "Membership Handbook" which lists Board of Directors, Calendar of Events, and history and principles of the League of Women Voters. Local activities include education and support of local, state, and national League positions on many social and governmental issues; candidate forums during local election cycle; and voter registration. Members and public are invited to monthly Sunday Seminars. Active Committees include: International Relations/Federal Government; Natural Resources; Firearms Safety Task Force; and Justice Reform. | ||
==Mission statement== | ==Mission statement== | ||
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through education and advocacy." | through education and advocacy." | ||
==Board of Directors== | |||
*[[Meg Heubeck]], President (2022-2024) | |||
*[[Carol Cutler]], Vice President (2021-2023) | |||
*[[Carolyn Fitzpatrick]], Secretary (2022-2024) | |||
*[[Evette Barton]], Treasurer (2023-2023) | |||
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===1920's=== | |||
The Charlottesville League of Women Voters called upon local organizations to form a council of social agencies. This prompted a survey of social work conducted by the Virginia Department of Public Welfare. <ref>{{cite-progress-lindsay|title=Social Work Survey By State Department|url=https://search.lib.virginia.edu/sources/uva_library/items/uva-lib:2634133|author=|pageno=2|printdate=October 15, 1928|publishdate=October 15, 1928|accessdate=October 15, 2022}}</ref> | |||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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==External links== | ==External links== | ||
Latest revision as of 13:11, 15 October 2022
The League of Women Voters of Charlottesville and Albemarle County was founded in 1946 [citation needed] to encourage public participation in all levels of government. The organization is non-partisan and has never endorsed or supported a candidate for public office. However, the group has taken political positions through the years.
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An article on Wikipedia has information about Leagues of Women Voters in areas beyond Albemarle County's borders. |
In September 2012, the League of Women Voters of Charlottesville and Albemarle officially merged with the Fluvanna County League of Women Voters. The group is now known as the League of Women Voters of the Charlottesville Area. It encompasses the entire geographic area of the Thomas Jefferson Planning District: the City of Charlottesville, as well as Albemarle County, Fluvanna County, Greene County, Louisa County and Nelson County.[1]
Membership is open to individuals at a cost of $55 per year. Members receive a yearly "Membership Handbook" which lists Board of Directors, Calendar of Events, and history and principles of the League of Women Voters. Local activities include education and support of local, state, and national League positions on many social and governmental issues; candidate forums during local election cycle; and voter registration. Members and public are invited to monthly Sunday Seminars. Active Committees include: International Relations/Federal Government; Natural Resources; Firearms Safety Task Force; and Justice Reform.
Mission statement
"The League of Women Voters, a nonpartisan political organization, encourages informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy."
Board of Directors
- Meg Heubeck, President (2022-2024)
- Carol Cutler, Vice President (2021-2023)
- Carolyn Fitzpatrick, Secretary (2022-2024)
- Evette Barton, Treasurer (2023-2023)
History
1920's
The Charlottesville League of Women Voters called upon local organizations to form a council of social agencies. This prompted a survey of social work conducted by the Virginia Department of Public Welfare. [2]
References
- ↑ Web. League of Women Voters of the Charlottesville Area, Daily Progress, Media General, September 19, 2012, retrieved October 15, 2022.
- ↑ Web. Social Work Survey By State Department, Daily Progress Digitized Microfilm, Lindsay family, October 15, 1928, retrieved October 15, 2022. Print. October 15, 1928 page 2.