The 2021 LWVC Convention was remarkable...the first virtual convention and one with huge participation. Sixty-one Leagues and ILOs (Inter League Organization) sent 214 delegates to the plenary (business) sessions of the convention. Over 500 people attended the 15 workshops and 5 caucuses during Convention week.  The participation rate is probably due to this being a virtual convention. This event truly spotlighted the movement of League members “From Boomers to Zoomers.”

Thank you to all Leagues who gave their members the opportunity to see the full depth and breadth of League work and aspirations.

June 2021 Post Convention Summary

"A Virtual Event" - June 7-13, 2021
The 68th Convention of the League of Women Voters of California (LWVC) was a virtual host to 214 voting delegates representing 58 local Leagues, 3 inter-League organizations (ILOs), and the LWVC Board of Directors. The total number of attendees was 226, including non-voting members, guests, LWVC staff, and volunteers. A quorum was present at all plenary sessions.

President’s Welcome to Convention

President Carol Moon Goldberg welcomed the delegates and guests to this first ever Virtual Convention of LWVC. She thanked the members for their participation in the workshops and caucuses held during the past week, and for the dedication and effort each has put into being a League member.

Guest Speakers welcomed during Convention:

Dr. Shirley Weber, California Secretary of State
Dr. Deborah Turner, LWVUS President

Announcements

Mony Flores-Bauer, LWVUS Nominating Committee Member

LWVC Program Approved for 2021-2023:

• Retained current positions
• Adopted Making Democracy Work in California, including Civic Education, as an issue for Education and Advocacy
• Adopted Climate Change and Sustainability, including a focus on Water Resources as an Issue for Education and Advocacy
• Adopted Housing and Homelessness as an Issue for Education and Advocacy
• Adopted Criminal Justice Reform as an Issue for Education and Advocacy
• LWVC Budget Approved for 2021-2023 
• LWVC Bylaws Amendments:  Delegates approved the three (3) proposed bylaws amendments.

Election of LWVC Officers, Directors, and Nominating Committee

Officers

President:                    Carol Moon Goldberg (LWV Sacramento County)
1st Vice President:       Tracey Edwards (LWV Cupertino/Sunnyvale)
2nd Vice President:      Gloria Chun Hoo (LWV San Jose/Santa Clara)
Secretary:                    Caroline de Llamas (LWV East San Gabriel Valley)
Treasurer:                   Frances Carrillo (LWV San Diego)

Directors

Director:                      Maxine Anderson (LWV San Francisco)
Director:                      Debbie Fagen (LWV Pasadena Area)
Director:                      Cynthia Heard (LWV Los Angeles)
Director:                      Helen Hutchison (LWV Oakland)
Director:                      Adena Ishii (LWV Berkeley/Albany/Emeryville)
Director:                      Astrid Ochoa (LWV East San Gabriel Valley)
Director:                      Maya Paley (LWV Los Angeles)
Director:                      Kathleen Quenneville (LWV Piedmont)
Director:                      Shelly Saini (LWV Sonoma County)

Nominating Committee

Co-Chair:                     Carolina Goodman (LWV Los Angeles)
Co-Chair:                     Marilu Guevara (LWV Los Angeles)
Member:                      Thanayi Lindsey (LWV Los Angeles)

The LWVC Convention Awards presented to local Leagues:

• We are the League of Women Voters – LWV Southwest Santa Clara Valley
• Next Gen Leader – LWV San Diego
• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion – LWV Santa Monica
• Making Democracy Work – LWV Oakland

Announced Awards to the LWVC from the Public Relations Society of America:

• Silver Anvil – Use of Micro-Influencers to Build Awareness
• Silver Anvil – ­Multi-Cultural Public Relations
• Bronze Anvil – Tik/Tok Influencer Campaign
• Commendation – Creative Tactics

Additional Information about Convention 2021 appears on the Convention website.

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