The purpose of the League of Women Voters of Bowling Green shall be to promote political responsibility through informed and active participation of citizens in government, to increase understanding of major public policy issues and to influence public policy through education and advocacy.
The League:
The Principles that the League of Women Voters of Bowling Green holds are the same as those of the LWVUS and may be found on their website:
The League of Women Voters of Bowling Green affirms its belief in, and commitment to, reflecting the diversity of the community in its membership, leadership and programs.
Adopted May, 1998.
The Board of Directors of the LWVBG may take action on governmental measures and policies in the public interest. However, it shall not support or oppose any party or candidate.
Board Members shall not run for or hold partisan elective office. If a Board Member declares for a partisan elective office, the Member shall resign from the Board. Public notices released by League announcing the resignation of a Board Member to run for political office shall be carefully worded to avoid the appearance of endorsing the resigning Board Member's candidacy.
Board Members' activities must be limited in order to preserve the League's nonpartisan position. The President and the Voters' Service Chair shall not partipate in any partisan way at any level.
A Board member may serve on any public board, commission, committee, or coalition. However, that Board Member does not represent the League unless officially designated as a League representative by the LWVBG Board.
A Board Member may not speak or work against a League position in any way.
The political activities of a spouse or relative of a Board Member are to be considered as separate and distinct from the activities of the Board Members.
Adopted by the LWVBG Board of Directors, Feb. 2000.Membership is open to both men and women who subscribe to the purpose and policies of the League. Voting members shall be citizens at least 18 years of age.
| President | Kristin Vessey 419-352-8515 kvessey@verizon.net | Membership VP | Joan Gordon 419-354-6648 jhgordon@dacor.net | Program VP | Roger Anderson 419-354-6451 rogerca@bgnet.bgsu.edu | Secretary | Lee McLaird lmclair@bgnet.bgsu.edu | Treasurer | Joyce Kepke 419-353-2061 kepkejm@dacor.net | Directors | Beth Casey 419-352-6353 bcasey@bgsu.edu Ellen Dalton 419-352-7230 dalton@bgsu.edu Janet DeLong 419-353-1333> grd@wcnet.org Judy Knox 419-353-6502 jknox@wcnet.org Kim Layden 419-352-6564 klayden@wcnet.org Roberta Lane 419-352-8828 (no email) Marge Miller 419-352-0248 margemiller@wcnet.org |
Nominating Committee | Sue Rock 419-352-2064 wisurock@wcnet.org Elaine Spreitzer 419-352-9318 espreit@bgsu.edu Janet Parks 419-352-0516 jparks@bgsu.edu |
New members are always welcome. Please contact Joan Gordon, Membership Vice President, or any officer for membership information.