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Dear local League presidents and state action team leaders,
It is with great pleasure that we announce the inaugural state level leadership development program, the Sara Werder League Leadership Program (SWLLP). Our new board member, Pat Plummer and her team, have modeled it on Collier County’s successful program. It is designed to identify and train members from throughout Florida for future leadership positions in the state League. The many challenges and opportunities to empower voters and defend democracy require the state League to seek out the exceptional and diverse talent of our Florida members so we can optimize our impact. Florida, with its diverse population and dynamic political landscape, offers both incredible challenges and unprecedented opportunities for our organization. To optimize our impact, we recognize the need to seek out and cultivate a cadre of leaders who reflect the rich tapestry of our state. The program is designed to increase understanding of League leadership and management, major policy issues, and League advocacy at the national and state level.
Participants may be nominated or self-nominate. Nomination is completed by filling out the enclosed application which is due no later than October 24, 2023. Notification of appointment to the SWLLP will be announced on November 3, 2023. Selected participants will commit to a series of five sessions focusing on leadership in nonprofit organizations, Florida state governance and legislation, the LWVFL and LWVUS organization, functions, key priorities, issues and actions.
Benefit to participants:
- Enhanced leadership skills
- Exceptional opportunity to be recognized and developed as a future LWVFL leaderKnowledge and skill development for work of the local, state, and national leagues
- Rewarding relationships with other accomplished league members throughout the state
Benefits to LWVFL:
- Build a strong bench of potential future state League leaders
- Broaden membership’s understanding of and commitment to the League’s mission
- Better utilize members’ talents, interests, and skills
Participants will be expected to attend five sessions – three by Zoom and two in person. Some preparation and outside work will be expected. Most travel and room costs will be covered by LWVFL.
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November 15, 2023 by Zoom – “Leadership in Volunteer Organizations”
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December 16 , 2023 by Zoom – LWVFL Board meeting and session on “Your LWVFL Organization”
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January 23 - 24, 2024 in person in Tallahassee – attend Lobby Days and session Know your Florida Government”
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February 13, 2024 (tentative) by Zoom – meeting with LWVUS leaders “Know Your National League”
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March 16, 2024 in person in Orlando – Board meeting and presentations by participants and “graduation”
Please share this letter with your members and consider nominating a member for the program. Special thanks to our terrific internal committee planning including Anna Alvarez Boyd, Felecia Jett, Pat Plummer, Diana Walsh, Joanne Aye and Irene Dec. There is a quick turnaround for applications and limited space for participants, so please act expeditiously.
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