League of Women Voters of Milwaukee County

PO Box 100785
Milwaukee WI 53210

414-273-VOTE (8683)

info@lwvmilwaukee.org

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For more than 85 years the League of Women Voters has prodded the nation to fulfill its promise of making democracy work -- for everyone. Making a success of American democracy is a never-ending commitment, requiring tenacity, patience and a sense of humor. The League exists to educate voters and legislators and to encourage citizens to vote.


The League of Women Voters of Milwaukee County is a non-partisan, political organization with an education fund for voter registration and education. Contact us !


Here's a list of the Milwaukee County League leadership. You can contact any one of them by sending a message to info@lwvmilwaukee.org with the person's name in the subject line. Or fill out the "contact us" form


Updated 7/16/08


Elected Officers Job Description Office Holder
Leadership Team . .
President Sets & sends out agenda in consult with the board; recieves state & national communications & coordinates with board and membership Louise Petering
VP Program Coordinate annual meeting; oversees prgram setting for year Sue Lindberg
Secretary Takes minutes, maintains file, distributes minutes Joann Kreimendahl
Treasurer Keeps financial records, reports at each Board meeting Karen Jansen
Elected Directors .
Membership Chair Coordinates membership activities, directory, prospective members, contacts & dues notice Chris Weber Sponnick
(also Mary Stefaniak & Gloria Weiskotten)
Voter Service Organizes training for forums and forum training teams Ann Baynton
International Relations Committee Chair Calls meetings, sets agenda and coordinates with Board Ned Maxwell
International Relations Committee Liason Reports on International Relations activities to Board Mel Bromberg
Local Study - Lending Industry Practices and web manager Leads study commmittee; researches for meeting materials; Dorothy K Dean
Natural Resources Liason Reports Natural Resources actvities to Board Helga Guequierre
Appointed Directors NONE NONE
Nominating Committee
Chair Mary Kae Nelson
Committee Member Kerry Thomas
Committee Member Ruth Snedic
Off Board Leaders
Action Keeps membership informed of state & national actions by means of an email list Ruth Snedic
Annual Meeting Plans annual meeting Joanne Barndt
Bulletin Editor Edits League Lines articles, prepares for production Michele Derus
Bulletin Production Prepares League Lines for duplication & insures printing Michele Derus
County Govmt. Liason GREAT VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY
Election Night Reporting Organizes & directs volunteers in SE Wisconsin on election days GREAT VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY
Housing Trust Fund Liason City of Milwaukee Housing Trust Fund Sue Lindberg
Legislative Breakfast Coordinates with Wis Women's Network Elaine Drobny
Voice Mail Dorothy Sherman-
New Voter/New Citizen Coordinates new voter activities/welcomes new citizens GREAT VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY
Newletter Editor Editors all articles and calendar for League Newsletter, League Lines Michele Derus
National Resources Cmt Chair Coordinates NR Activities Jennifer Runquist
Publicity promotes coverage of League events; coordinates flyers GREAT VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY
National Program Health GREAT VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY
State League Study Voters' Rights Kit Halloran-Omeara & Marilyn Boeldt
LWV REPRESENTATIVES
City of Milwaukee Ethics Board Represents League Joanne Barndt
MMSD Citizen Advisory Cmt. Represents League Jennifer Runquist