acting locally we can influence policies at all governmental levels. We believe that all Americans should have access to opportunities that help them achieve the American dream of economic success.
defending the gifts all Americans share: our environment, our civil liberties, our right to privacy, our children's right to quality education, and economic opportunity for all.
nation should continually strive to live up to the ideals of liberty and justice for all. |
Welcome to the Leelanau Independent Women for Democratic Action
(LIWDA) website. Founded in September, 2005, our mission is to work to
improve the common good, to recruit more women to run for public office and
to support candidates and issues that are in alignment with our principles.
Some of our many successes are:
It's not all work for LIWDA women, though. We invite interesting guest
speakers to address our meetings, meet together in groups large and small
to share ideas and support one another, and enjoy fun times along the way.
If you like what you see here, please join us! We would love to welcome you
at our next regular monthly meeting, held at 4 p.m on the second Tuesday of
each month at the Leelanau School in Glen Arbor. For more information, use
the form on our "Contact Us" page. We look forward to hearing from you.
Celeste Crouch, President
Leelanau Independent Women for Democratic Action
(LIWDA) website. Founded in September, 2005, our mission is to work to
improve the common good, to recruit more women to run for public office and
to support candidates and issues that are in alignment with our principles.
Some of our many successes are:
- Instituting recycling at the Homestead Resort
- Monitoring local government meetings
- Sponsoring the "Run, Girl, Run!" workshop to teach women to run for
public office - Working to elect candidates committed to progressive change in state
and county - Educating voters on many issues, including the need for reform in
electing Michigan's Supreme Court - Encouraging all citizens to participate in our representative democracy
It's not all work for LIWDA women, though. We invite interesting guest
speakers to address our meetings, meet together in groups large and small
to share ideas and support one another, and enjoy fun times along the way.
If you like what you see here, please join us! We would love to welcome you
at our next regular monthly meeting, held at 4 p.m on the second Tuesday of
each month at the Leelanau School in Glen Arbor. For more information, use
the form on our "Contact Us" page. We look forward to hearing from you.
Celeste Crouch, President
Leelanau Independent Women for Democratic Action
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| GOVERNMENT & POLITICS |
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| elcome From Our President |
| PLEASE NOTE: The links on this page are provided for the convenience of our members, and inclusion does not imply that LIWDA endorses the positions taken by the persons or organizations listed. |
| All rights reserved |
| LEELANAU COUNTY COMMISSIONERS |
Jean Watkoski
James Schaub, Sr.
Richard Schmuckal
Mary Tonneberger
David Shiflett
David Marshall
Melinda Lautner
James Schaub, Sr.
Richard Schmuckal
Mary Tonneberger
David Shiflett
David Marshall
Melinda Lautner
| FOURTH OF JULY, 2009 |
| LIWDA members proudly carry our banner in Glen Arbor during the 2009 Fourth of July parade. (For more photos, visit our Meetings & Events page.) |
| JOIN US! Membership fees are up to you! Pay $5 to $100, whatever you can. To join, CLICK HERE for a printable membership form |
On Sept. 26, 2009, LIWDA hosted "Leading
Ladies: A Women's Leadership Workshop"
at the MSU Horticultural Station.
Ladies: A Women's Leadership Workshop"
at the MSU Horticultural Station.