Scroll down to find tools for Local League Boards, along with resources for Treasurers, Membership, Issues & Advocacy, Voter Service and Communications.
Please direct questions to the email addresses listed under each heading OR to support@lwvil.org.
LWVIL Resources
State Board Members
The LWVIL Board is here to help you. Should you need further information or have questions, don’t hesitate to contact them directly.
LWVIL Board Meeting Schedule FY24
LWVIL Board Meeting Observation Policy
LWVIL Bylaws and Guiding Documents
LWVIL Board Policies
Tools for Local League Boards
501(c)(3) Transition
League in the Time of COVID-19
Treasurers
Questions? Contact treasurer@lwvil.org.
LWVIL Education Fund
The Education Fund enables local Leagues to solicit tax-deductible donations. There are, however, many rules and conditions that go along with the process. Learn more by reading the documents below.
Local League Application for use of LWVIL Education Fund for Project or Event (automatic download)
Local League Application for Use of Education Fund for Payment of LWVIL and/or LWVUS PMP (automatic download)
Local League Use of Education Fund: Income Deposit and Expense Reimbursement Form (automatic download)
Membership
Questions? Contact membership@lwvil.org.
LWVUS Roster Manager Portal Support Must have Roster Manager login credentials; for more information, contact support@lwvil.org
Honor Long-time Members
Leagues are encouraged to honor members who have been with the organization for 50 years or more. Upon request, both the LWVIL and the LWVUS will issue certificates for 50 year members. Certificates can be sent directly to the member or to the League's leadership for a formal presentation.
Please email requests for 50-year certificates from LWVUS to lwv@lwv.org; from LWVIL to support@lwvil.org.
Issues & Advocacy
Questions? Contact issues@lwvil.org.
Issues & Advocacy Reports 2021-2023
A Guide to Issues & Advocacy for Local Leagues
How to get involved in advocacy and lobbying: LWVIL resources for local Leagues
Guide to the Illinois Open Meetings Act (update pending)
Tips for Lobby Day Visits (video)
Legislative Interviews
Program Planning
Program Planning Response Form Worksheet
Use this document if you want to view the worksheet or print a paper copy: Program Planning 2023-25: Response Form Worksheet (pdf) The document will open in a separate window, from which you may view or print.
Use this document if you want to fill out the document on your device: Program Planning 2023-25: Response Form Worksheet (docx) The document will automatically download to your device.
Background about Positions
Overview of Program Planning/Studies
Voter Service
Questions? Contact voterservice@lwvil.org.
Vote by Mail information
CANDIDATE FORUMS
Candidate Invitation to Participate in a Virtual Forum (template)
Branded Slide Deck for Candidate Forums (Instructions and Templates)
General Considerations When Planning Candidate Forums/Debates
Step grids to aid moderators in tracking speakers
Get out the vote
Voter Registration
Use of Local League Voter Registrars by Political Campaigns
The League of Women Voters cannot organizationally supply registrars to any political campaign. Members who are registrars are free to register voters anywhere and anytime they wish as long as they scrupulously follow the law about voter registration being NONPARTISAN. League registrars also MUST submit their registrations directly to the election authority where they are deputized, listing on the audit sheet their individual registrar ID and local League affiliation.
The Voter Service Chair and President of the local League should not participate in voter registration events sponsored by a political campaign.
SB825 High School Voter Registration
Communications
Questions? Contact communications@lwvil.org.