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These are the committees defined within League of Women Voters of Palm Beach County. Click the view members link or the committee name to see a list of committee members. If visible for a committee, click the More info to view additional information about the committee. If there are subcommittees, a list of subcommittees will be displayed. Click on the name of the subcommittee to view the members.

Advocacy

• Advocates with elected officials and staff at the state and local levels for actions that benefit County residents. • Monitors the County Commission, School Board, and local government officials. • Produces Legislative Delegation appreciation events. • Provides Advocacy training.

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Board of Directors

Budget & Finance

• Keeps financial records for the League and the Education Fund. • Reports financial information to the Board of Directors. • Oversees the annual budget process. • Provides resources to each committee to prepare their budgets.

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Candidates Forum

• Candidates forum expose voters to candidates and issues. • Forums are moderated by trained impartial League members.

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Chairs

Delegates 2025 Convention

Development

• Secures funds for League activities. • Encourages individuals and businesses to sponsor League events. • Coordinates members and allies in fundraising opportunities. • Creates a diversified funding base for League operations. • Showcases sponsors, donors, and funders.

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Education

• Encourages a well-funded and quality education system. • Supports the education of residents from early childhood to post-secondary.

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Executive Committee

Gun Safety

• Educates residents and lobbies state representatives regarding gun safety issues. • Collaborates with grassroots organizations to create responsible gun ownership with an emphasis on safe storage.

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Healthcare

• Supports reproductive rights and a woman’s right to privacy and bodily autonomy. • Works to expand Medicaid for the working poor. • Partners with organizations to achieve health equity goals in minority populations and spotlight the increase in suicides and ways to prevent attempts.

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Membership

• Orients and mentors new League members and others interested in League. • Staffs and provides hospitality for Hot Topic Luncheons and other League events. • Implements strategies to increase, diversify, and retain membership.

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National Popular Vote

• Advocates that the presidency be determined by which candidate receives the most popular votes nationwide. • Lobbies elected officials and candidates to vote for the National Popular Vote law. • Provides presentations to civic and community groups.

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Newsletter

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Nominating

• Identifies skilled and diverse candidates to fill Board vacancies. • Presents a slate of candidates to the Board for approval and to the membership for a vote. • Slates are presented at the Annual Meeting in April.

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Publications

• Creates the Voter Guide in print and digital formats. • Prints & delivers 88,000 each year. • Creates Legislative Directory of local, state, and federal leaders and distributes it in print and digital formats.

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Returning Citizens

• Volunteers for Returning Citizens are finalizing current cases and will begin to solicit new cases at the beginning of 2025. Once the process begins again, this notice will be removed and members interested in helping will be contacted. • Educates to end disenfranchisement against people with convictions. • Assists people with past felony convictions to qualify to vote.

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Speakers Bureau

Provides a series of presentations that: • Educate about the structure of government and how it works. • Increases understanding of major policy issues. • Promotes voting in elections.

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Special Events

• Coordinates and facilitates special events, including Monthly Hot Topic Luncheons, Day Tripper events, Fundraisers and Celebrations.

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TEST TEAM

Test Team

Voter Services

• Organizes and staffs voter registrations and petition drives. • Educates about all aspects of voting and voter regulations.

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Voting Rights Coalition

• Promotes a vigorous election protection effort with field, legal, and social media monitors. • Combats voter suppression. • Supports voting rights legislation and fair districts.

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Website & Tech

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Young Leaguers

• Encourages membership and participation by young professionals and students. • Activities include community service, advocacy, activism, and education.

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