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Start a League Unit

No League in your community? Start one!

You can use the LWV “Member-at-State” (MAS) Unit process to begin empowering voters and defending democracy in your community!

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With LWV MAS Units, administrative functions like financial management, by-laws, membership management and incorporating are initially handled by LWVOR, and you will have a mentor to help each step of the way.​

Individuals without a local League or Unit are welcome to join our State League.

Learn more about joining

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​Getting Started as a Member: Easy as 1-2-3 

1. We welcome you to JOIN the League of Women Voters of Oregon. 

2. Sign up for free LWVOR communications and Legislative Reports (during session).

3. Email membership@lwvor.org for questions and connection to mentors.

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Initial steps for becoming a state League Unit
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1.   The idea for forming a new League arises, either through citizen inquiry or board initiative. 

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2.   A nucleus of interested citizens is recruited and become League members. 

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3.   State mentors are appointed and confer (in person when possible, by phone and online) with

        the interested group. 

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4.   An informational planning meeting is scheduled, and the decision to proceed is made to: 

  • connect with experienced League mentors to play a key role helping your group plan an

                organizational community meeting     

  • send an important signal about the League's commitment to reflecting concerns of all citizens

  • give the group an opportunity to share leadership

  • chart the League's future with diverse community members to bring about positive change 

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5.   Preparations commence with mentoring and an organizational meeting is held. 

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6.   League members complete requirements for recognition as a state League Unit with:  

                 âœ” Five or more current League members 

                 âœ” Leadership Team selected (Unit Coordinator or Co-Chairs, etc…) 

                 âœ” Geographic Area to be served is identified to incorporate into Unit name  

                 âœ” Nonpartisanship policy established - see Appendix I 

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7.  The LWVOR Board organizes/recognizes the state League Unit.

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 Starting Point for New League Units

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For more information review our new unit formation guidelines: Starting Point for New League Units

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