League of Women Voters of Illinois^®

Website

The Illinois League Board approved an amended Website Policy on March 15, 2008. New sections modify and clarify the League's policies relative to External Links and Advertising on the website. Here is the complete 2008 League of Women Voters of Illinois Website Policy.

Newsletter

A good newsletter instills pride in the organization; arouses interest and makes members want to get involved; informs the reader about priority issues on the League's agenda and about actions taken by the board; summarizes important events; praises individuals and groups for work done; celebrates past successes and inspires new ones; welcomes new members and introduces them briefly; impresses nonmembers with the variety and effectiveness of League activities; and attracts the eye with layout, graphics and content.

• Message from the president--to share pride in the organization, to stimulate thinking about the League and its mission, to invite participation in upcoming events, to thank members for contributing to the organization's successes.
• Calendar of upcoming events and related articles--to encourage participation, but without instilling guilt in those who choose not to be involved.
• Local League news--to let members know what their organization is doing (studies, voters service, public forums, special events) and how they can participate.
• Background information for consensus meetings—-to promote a well informed membership and encourage attendance.
• Action column--to encourage responses to action requests that are not time sensitive and to let members know what action is being taken on their behalf.
• Membership column--to introduce new members, solicit names of prospective members, invite attendance at new member events, encourage everyone to make a commitment to membership growth and diversity.
• Highlights of successes, events and activities from the state League and the LWVUS — to build members' understanding of the League as a multi-level organization.
• Contact information--to help prospective members learn more about the League.