Program Committee

Advocacy Action Team
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Program Committee
Purpose: To provide regular educational events to the general membership regarding League of Women Voters national, state, or local positions. When a local issue requires a new position, the Program for Action process will be initiated and led by this committee. A close working relationship with the Advocacy team is necessary.
Responsible to Board of Directors
​Responsibilities.
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  1. Conduct an annual survey of members for areas of interest to study/ learn more about
  2. Act as Point of Contact with committees/teams regarding annual calendar planning of educational events
  3. Conduct Program for Action planning, when needed, as outlined in bylaws and LWV of Duluth handbook
  4. Representative(s) attend/view state Advocacy and Program Action Team (APAT) meetings online
  5. Organize and conduct civic educational events
  6. Coordinate with Advocacy Chair to organize and conduct advocacy events when appropriate
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Advocacy Action Team
Purpose: To coordinate advocacy efforts, helping the league use effective advocacy efforts to support positions from national, state, and local positions.
Responsible to Program Chair and Board of Directors
Responsibilities:
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  1. Contact members who express interest in advocacy (work with Membership chair)
  2. Train interested members in league positions
  3. Train interested members (Advocacy team), committees, Board of Directors, and general​ membership in best practices for advocacy
  4. Coordinate advocacy events, possibly with relevant committees
  5. Work with community groups for shared advocacy events/practices
  6. Representative(s) attend/view monthly state APAT meetings online​