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MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL FORMS SHOULD HAVE ARRIVED IN U.S. MAIL-- ALSO COMING SOON -

The LWV of Wilmette's membership year runs from July 1 through June 30 of each year. Please keep an eye on your U.S. mail for your membership renewal letter and reply form. A copy of the membership form is also included with this month's Bulletin on page 8. Please share it with a friend who might be interested in League. Now you can also complete your membership form on our website. PayPal is coming soon. Click on Printable Form.

REPORT TO LWV WILMETTE - LWV NATIONAL CONVENTION 2010 ATLANTA

The 2010 League of Women Voters National Convention was held June 11 through June 15, 2010 in Atlanta, Georgia. Lali Watt attended as our delegate. Her report can be accessed by clicking on Convention.

Summer Book Event and Annual Potluck Luncheon Reading List

Click Reading List to see Roberta Rubin's recommended reading list from our July, 2010 Summer Book Event.

Student Government Program Has Been Renamed

League of Student and Government Leaders is tbe new name for the former Student Government Program. This was done to clearly distinguish it from the student council and pique the interest of junior high students and their parents. Plans are well under way for our newly renamed, but long standing League of Student and Government Leaders program. Eighth graders from four Wilmette schools and their parents will gather at Wilmette Junior High on September 30th to kickoff this years program by learning exactly what each elected board does for our community. During October and November, students will meet with our local elected officials and department heads from District 39, District 37, the Village of Wilmette, Wilmette Public Library, and Wilmette Park District. Together, they will explore what problems these organizations are grappling with, what is working and what is not. The student leaders will learn how to run effective meetings using Roberts Rules of Order, how to make persuasive presentations to further their point of view, and how to make decisions collectively. Finally, after considerable preparation, students will participate in mock board meetings where they will take on the roles of their adult mentors to debate and discuss the topics they selected. These meetings are fascinating, fast paced affairs and some of them are televised on community access television. Look out for our latest TV stars this Fall! We think you will be impressed by their knowledge and skills!

League of Women Voters of Wilmette
P.O. Box 432
Wilmette, Illinois 60091
847-604-1207
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