[LWV] League of Women Voters®
of Wheaton

Finding LWV Information

Helpful guide to finding information about us.

The sheet provides an overview of the websites of the Wheaton, Illinois and US League of Women Voters and where you can find important information.

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Print Version with URLs

Print the LWV Information Sheet (May 2011) with the URLs included in the text.
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Web Version

Wheaton LWV (This site)

The basic documents you need to read and refer to are on the Wheaton LWV web site. On the left side of the home page is the following menu:

  • What's new: News of actions and events.

  • Calendar: A general calendar and a member calendar which has more detail.

  • The Voter: Newsletter on the 1st of the month, except for Dec. & July; Email notice when posted.

  • Elections: Voter Information and links, Register to Vote, Voting Alternatives (early voting, absentee.)

  • Political Directory: Finding your Representatives, Current Elected Officials; various governing body websites.

  • About LWV: Board Members; Handbook for Members (budget, bylaws, local program etc.), & more.

  • Programs and Position: Local programs; State Programs & link to LWVIL, The League of Women Voters of Illinois; National Programs has link to LWVUS, League of Women Voters of the U.S.

  • Action: Issues that the Wheaton League is concerned about.

  • Join LWV: Why and how to join.

  • Donate to Us: A contribution form to use to support the League.

  • Contact Us: Postal address, Email for some officers, link to info on Leagues in every state on LWVUS site.

The League of Women Voters of Illinois (LWVIL)

This site has information about LWVIL & has many links. Important issues, taking action, voting & elections, a government guide, events & news, and member resources are all available here.



The pull-down for MEMBER RESOURCES, near the top right side of home page lists:

  • Resources for Leaders: Whether you are an officer, or a member, you will find helpful information here.

  • Where We Stand: (current 2 year edition) This is the platform of the League of Women Voters of Illinois, and here you will find our positions in brief, as well as fully spelled out.

  • League Basics: explains everything you need to know about how the League operates. It is very helpful in understanding what we do & how we do it.

  • IL Local Leagues: list and links to most Illinois Leagues.

  • LWVIL Board: List of the current LWVIL Board of Directors.

League of Women Voters of the U.S. (LWVUS)

Home Page: The blue banner has important links.

The pull-down menu for FOR MEMBERS to the left of the search box links to most of the basic information that you need. There are many documents to read/download in PDF form. These include:

The Leaders' Section has information for officers and various critical functions of the League.

Essential League Resources links to a page with:

  • The Basics: 2010 - 2012 Impact on Issues:, League Basics, League Lingo. President's Packet.

  • Best Practices: Best Practices, Fiscal & Compliance Issues FAQ, Managements Tips, & Streamlined...:The League Simplified...

  • Policies, Bylaws, Guidelines: Logo & Usage, LWVUS Bylaws, LWVUS/EF Board Policy Handbook, Recent bylaws changes, Sample Policies

  • Additional League materials: Minutes, State & Local Grants Program

Comments, suggestions, questions? Contact our webmaster. Last revised: May 2, 2012 19:43 PDT.

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