HIGHLIGHTS OF 2007
- Co-sponsored "Courting
Trouble," a forum about
reforming the election process
for the Michigan Supreme Court.
- Successfully implemented
the "Folding Chair Challenge,"
with over 250 local
governmental meetings
attended.
- Offered "Run, Girl, Run!"
workshop for women running
for public office.
- Increased our membership
on county boards and
commissions.
- Launched our website.
- Improved and doubled fiber
recycling at the Homestead.
- Forged alliances with other
local organizations to work
together for common goals.
- Established LIWDA's position
encouraging use of non-
phosphate dishwasher
detergents.
GOALS FOR 2008
- Offer a workshop on effective
and persuasive use of language.
- Support candidates in local
and county offices.
- Increase LIWDA participation
at local and county meetings.
- Work to improve the natural
environment by encouraging
recycling and by improving water
quality.
- Support the reform of the
election process of Michigan
Supreme Court justices by
educating voters in the issue,
and supporting a candidate who
advocates reform.
- Investigate and monitor
election practices, including
campaign contributions, issue
ads, wedge issues, and voting
irregularities.
- Review election-reform
activities throughout the U.S.
- Work to increase
membership involvement in
general meetings, action
groups, and steering committee
activities.
LIWDA members
parade in support of
recycling in Leelanau
County. July, 2006