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Come discuss what issues our League will be considering in 2012-2013 at the Annual Planning Meeting on Friday, January 2012
Join Maryland League members in Annapolis at Legislative Day on Thursday, March 8, 2012
See the LWVMS Calendar for information about other past and upcoming events.
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Read the September issue of "NEWS FROM THE MID-SHORE LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS."
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Harriett Hankins was awarded LWVMS Lifetime Achievement Award at Annual Meeting on April 29, 2011. Click here for pictures.
Click here to see commendation letter from Nancy Soreng, President LWV MD.
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Do you remember the news article, "Talbot County honors the frequently controversial League of Women Voters"?
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What Is The League?
The League of Women Voters of the Mid-Shore of Maryland (LWVMS) is a local branch of the League of Women Voters of Maryland and the League of Women Voters of the United States. We are a non-partisan, multi-issue, grassroots organization whose mission is to encourage the informed and active participation of citizens in local, state, and federal government and to influence public policy through education and advocacy. The League is committed to community issues at every level of government. We encourage anyone of voting age to join us!
What Does the LWVMS Do?
- Educates citizens about issues, candidates, and the political process
- Monitors government activities
- Registers voters
- Sponsors public issue forums
- Encourages participation in federal, state, and local decisions
- Establishes positions on public policy through grassroots member participation and agreement
- Advocates League grassroots positions
--Adapted from LWV of Howard County
