2014 Annual Meeting Digest

The LWVLMR held its 2014 Annual Meeting in the afternoon on October 4 in Traverse City, Michigan. The following business was conducted by the delegates:

• reelection of President Henrietta Saunders and Secretary Cheryl Chapman for 2-year terms,

• adoption of a budget and program for 2014-15,

• amendments of the bylaws to make official the name "League of Women Voters Lake Michigan Region," and to create a provision for requests for a change to state delegates under certain conditions.

Secretary Cheryl Chapman read aloud a resolution honoring Janet Greenwald, while Jeanette Neagu displayed the gift.

The delegation also adopted a resolution honoring Vice President Janet Greenwald, absent due to illness, and the longest serving board member.  Indiana delegate Jeanette Neagu shared a gift that will be presented to Janet along with a signed copy of the resolution.

Finally, several advocacy opportunities were offered to local Leagues and individuals, then the meeting adjourned to a reception at the "Top of the Park."