About the League of Women Voters
of the Upper Valley
Established in 1920, the League of Women Voters is a national, grassroots, nonpartisan, political organization. Its members, both men and women, are committed to making democracy work by promoting informed citizen participation in government. Active in both Vermont and New Hampshire, the LWV of the Upper Valley is a regional League. Members live in several area towns with the largest concentrations being in Hanover and Norwich. In addition to activities focused on local governments, the LWVUV holds meetings and forums on issues of regional concern, such as conservation of natural resources.
Visit our League History Pages to find out where we're coming from. The LWV of the Upper Valley, a regional League was formed in 1987 from the Hanover LWV, founded in 1938. A Norwich League had been active in the 1970's and had pioneered an active role for men members. Before 1974, when the LWVUS enlarged its membership criteria to include men, Norwich men had formed an informal Men's Auxillary to the Norwich League of Women Voters. One of their contributions was to serve coffee at meetings.
Membership:
League members are a varied group. You can stay home and read newsletters, help inform voters, act on selected issues, or take on a leadership role. It's up to you. We hope you'll join us, get acquainted and get involved. The LWVUV Board of Directors usually meets at noon on the first Monday of the month. Observers are welcome. To confirm the date and place of the next meeting, contact us at voterinfo@uppervalleyleague.org.- To join, send a check for dues ($40 per member, or $60 for two members at the same address) and a note about your interests to:
LWV of the Upper Valley
PO Box 423
Hanover, NH 03755
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| Upcoming events | Support the League financially |
Learn about League Advocacy and Action positions: |
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| Local | New Hampshire | Vermont | United States |
Join a Committee: |
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| Voters Service | Natural Resources | International Relations | Social Policy | Representative Government |
League History |
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| Beginnings of the LWV: "From the Equal Suffrage Association to the League of Women Voters" and "The First Decade." | League presidents from 1938 to the present |
League biographiesare grouped by the year of death, the date that follows the name below: |
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Dorcas Chaffee |
Thomas Almy |
Caroline "Karnie" Cooper |
Jean L. Hennessey |
Alice Jackson |
Towns where League members have posted information about town government: |
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| Dorchester NH | Lyme NH | Norwich VT |
| Hanover - Know Your Government: A Citizen's Guide | Hanover - Know Your Community Services: A Citizen's Directory | Hanover - Voter Participation Study |
Voter Highlights - Newsletters |
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