“The LWV is, as you know, fast approaching its’ 100th birthday. The organization does not support or oppose individual candidates or political parties. The league members are encouraged to be politically active, attend candidate meetings, caucuses, to support candidates of their own choice, and run for offices themselves.” As the luncheon ended, Straughn called the annual business meeting to order. Guests were encouraged to stay or leave depending on their personal schedule. The current officers are President Carol Straughn, Vice-President and Voter Education Outreach Chair Peg Watkins, Secretary Kathleen Bradley, Treasurer Sherry Hewlett, Voter Services Chair Sharon Fidler, VOTER Editor Anna Smith, Environmental Chair Sue Williams, Election Commission Liaison Barbara Williams, and Development Chair Nita Black. Additional information on the Memphis Chapter can be found online at lwv.org. (Left) LVW Members and friends of the League enjoy the annual luncheon event. (Above left) Election Commission Liaison Barbara Williams reports on LWV information during the business meeting. (Center) District Attorney General Amy Weirich was the guest speaker at the League of Women’s Voters annual Business Meeting and Luncheon held Saturday, June 1, at the University Club. (Above right) LWV President Carol Straughn (right) presents guest speaker Weirich with a token of appreciation before her departure for another event. (Below) The business meeting shared information about the League with those in attendance. 3
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