Upcoming Events

Community Education Forum ~ Demystifying Transgender Healthcare

Tuesday, September 12, 6:30-8pm at The Washburn Club, 328 Bayfield St.

Dr. Kate Stolp will give the presentation followed by a panel discussion that includes two transgender individuals, a pastor, a counselor, and the parent of a transgender child. This Community Education forum is a collaboration of LWV-ABC and PFLAG Washburn-Chequamegon Bay.

Please Join Us. Light refreshment will be provided.

Please Join us for Our Fall Meeting

Wednesday, September 27, 2023 6 to 8pm
United Presbyterian Congregational Church 214 Vaughn Avenue, Ashland, WI
Enter on the ground floor door. Doors open at 6pm for friendship, coffee, desserts. Program begins at 6:30.

We are proud to present guest speaker Former State Senator, Janet Bewley who will speak to us about "Finding Hope in the Worst of Times," as we learn to engage with all people, no matter our differences.

Board and Committee News

Allison Lutterman is new to our Board and chair of the Voter Services Committee. This committee understands that voter information and participation is necessary for a healthy democracy. They provide voter information through candidate forums, outreach at community events, and voter registration drives. They have tabled at summer events and are gearing up for National Voter’s Registration Day September 19th, focusing on Youth Vote.

Joan Elias continues as our Natural Resources Advocacy Committee Chair. This committee advocates for protection and preservation of natural resources including land, water and air. Protecting and improving water quality, collaborating with Tribes and other partners on Shutting Down Enbridge’s Line-5, Clean Water Now and other projects. The committee’s work is guided by LWV local, state and national positions.

Diane Koosed has taken on the role of Membership Chair. The Membership Committee addresses all membership issues and is currently planning our Fall Meeting, September 27th.

Anne Chartier is Chair of our newly formed Diversity Equity and Inclusion Committee. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are central to the League’s current and future success in engaging all individuals, households, communities, and policy makers in creating a more perfect democracy.

If any of these committee actions resonate with you, please consider getting involved. We also have openings for people to serve as officers and board members. Please feel free to contact us at president@lwvabcwi.org

Again, we appreciate you and welcome your engagement.

Our Mission... The League of Women Voters of Ashland & Bayfield Counties (LWV/ABC) is a nonpartisan political organization whose main objective is to promote political responsibility through the informed and active participation of all in government at all levels, especially locally.