Member News
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.
Resources for LWUS Study on Money in Politics
December 02, 2015Questions for the second of the two national studies on this topic invite us to consider when and how political speech might be limited, if at all.
DA David Sullivan Speaks at LWVA Opening Meeting
October 06, 2015Northwestern District Attorney David E. Sullivan addressed the League of Women Voters Opening Meeting on September 30 at the Amherst Woman’s Club. He reviewed the many initiatives of his office since he assumed his elected position in January 2011.
Women and Citizen Responsibilities
August 27, 2015As citizens, we have two major responsibilities. One is to vote, the other is jury duty.
Celebrating Medicare’s 50th Birthday
June 07, 2015On July 30th, demonstrations all across the country will herald the 50th birthday of Medicare. The LWVA Health Care Committee will join with other organizations in the area to plan a joyful demonstration on July 30th. We will ask local legislators and other elected officials to join us in this celebration.
LWVMA 2015 Convention
June 07, 2015Elizabeth Davis reports on the Local League Showcase at the recent state convention.
Diversity in the League
April 27, 2015The LWVMA Demographic Task Force is studying ways to attract members from groups in the community not historically well-represented in the League.
Board Restructuring Moving Forward
April 27, 2015A new board-and-committee structure will be tried out in 2015-2016, consisting of a three-person leadership team, one representative from each of five teams or committees (membership, communications, finance, records and voter service), and one to three additional directors who will represent other current needs and interests of the League.