Member News
2020 Annual Meeting Going On Line
May 10, 2020Because of the ongoing public health emergency, the League of Women Voters of Amherst will hold its Annual Meeting on line this year, from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 2. The meeting will focus on three essential pieces of LWVA business: election of officers, approval of budget, and approval of changes in the bylaws. The reports of the Nominating and Budget Committees and the proposed Bylaw revisions were e-mailed to members on May 12, 2020.
Program Planning 2020
March 27, 2020The 2020 Program Planning meeting on March 3 discussed national program for the upcoming biennium as well as local program for 2020-2021.
Jo Comerford on the Role of State Government
February 22, 2020Masachusetts State Senator Jo Comerford addressed the LWVA's 100th birthday celebration lunch on February 15.
LWVA at 2020 Womens March
January 20, 2020Some pictures from the 2020 Pioneer Valley Women's March in Springfield.
2019 LWVA Opening Meeting
November 10, 2019Opening meeting featured a presentation on voting rights and voter suppression by Stuart Naifeh, a voting rights lawyer with Demos.
Opening Meeting, Thursday, September 26
August 23, 2019Our speaker will be Stuart Naifeh, a voting rights advocate with Demos.
Centennial Commemoration Committee Planning
August 23, 2019LWVA's Centennial Commemoration committee is starting to develop plans for events we can create, co-sponsor, or collaborate on.
Three from Amherst Attend LWV National Convention
July 22, 2018Delegates participated in caucuses and plenary sessions, listening to diverse speakers and making connections across the country.
Birthday Lunch: 99th Aniversary of the League
February 20, 2018The League of Women Voters of Amherst celebrated the national organization's 99th birthday with a luncheon on Saturday, Feb. 9 at the Ginger Garden Restaurant. The luncheon was attended by 60 people, and State Rep. Mindy Domb, D-Amherst, was the keynote speaker.
LWVA Committee on Aging in the Amherst Area Releases Report
March 11, 2016A summary report of the findings of the LWVA Study Committee investigating support systems available to elders in the Amherst Area has been released.