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League of Women Voters of Hamden/North Haven Connecticut Holds Membership Development Training

The League of Women Voters of Hamden/North Haven joined five other Connecticut Leagues for the first membership development first training on August 6. Attending the training session were Lori Esposito, Jackie McKnight and Erika Forsa.  

The program is Connecticut’s adaptation of a nationwide League of Women Voters’ program funded by Ruth B. Shur Foundation  to support and strengthen local League leadership, membership recruitment, visibility and best practices.  A cadre of state coaches has been recruited and trained to support the local League efforts: Jara Burnett of Greenwich, Christine Lodewick  of Ridgefield and Nancy Donoghue of Canton.

During the recent training in the League’s Hamden office, the League participants attended “best practices” workshops conducted by CT’s own leaders, Jara Burnett and Cheryl Dunson.  Among the topics covered were techniques to heighten visibility and to identify issues to empower citizens to have a voice in their communities.  The next step for the local Leagues will be to develop a variety of programs designed to stimulate community involvement and a plan for year-round visibility.  The state coaches will advise the Leagues monthly as they implement these leadership and membership growth activities via conference calls on a monthly basis.

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Commenting on this state development initiative, LWVCT co-President Cheryl Dunson said, “In this time of increased political incivility and growing polarization, the League of Women Voters is needed more than ever.  A strong League in every community is the best way to ensure that we have an American citizenry that is informed on the issues, ready and able to cast a ballot, and to ensure that every vote is counted.

The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan political organization that encourages informed and active participation in government, and works to increase understanding of major public policy issues and influence public policy through education and advocacy.  For more information about this leadership initiative, contact the LWVCT at 203/288-7996 or at www.lwvct.org. To join the Hamden North Haven League, contact Mary Bigelow, Co-President at 203-484-9960/hera47@comcast.net

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