Committees
Executive Committee
Purpose: The executive committee oversees operations, shapes strategy, and makes decisions for the League.
Members:
- Deanna Ikhinmwin - Chair
- Lois Moseley
- Betty Clark
- Estella Alexander
- Barbara Dent
- Catherine Barnes
Endowment Management Committee
Purpose: In 1994, an anonymous gift established the Endowment Fund to provide income for the League's operating expenses, allowing more focus on program advocacy. Generous bequests have increased the total contribution to $85,000. The Endowment Management Committee oversees investment and management policies.
Members:
- Sally Grant - Chair
- Eleanor Green
- Barbara Dent
- Deanna Ikhinmwin
- Paul Walker
- Sherry Phillips
Finance/Budget Committee
Purpose: The finance/budget committee ensures the League's financial health and stability.
Members:
- Sally Grant - Chair
- Barbara Dent
- Eleanor Green
- Sherry Phillips
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New Citizen's Registration Committee
Purpose: The LWV of Baltimore City helps new US citizens become voters. Naturalization ceremonies are held from January to November on the first and third Thursdays of each month at the United States District Court in Baltimore.
Members:
- Barbara Corbin - Chair
- Argentine Craig
- Paige Bacon
- Pat Denhol
- Suzy Filbert
- Dawn Lettman
Voter Registration and Recruitment Committee
Purpose: This committee conducts voter registration events in Baltimore City throughout the year, in partnership with local organizations. Local organizations include the Reginald F. Lewis Museum, Black Girls Vote, Morgan State University, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Baltimore City Public Markets, and the New Psalmist Baptist Church.
Members:
- Estella Alexander - Chair
- Nancy Rini
- Paige Bacon
- Barbara Corbin
- Lois Moseley
- Mary Taylor-Ennis
- Roberta Van Meter
- Judith Arnold
- Cathy Barnes
- Ann Gordan
- Gail Manza
- Arlene Ogurick
- Cheryl Paige
- Martha Curtis Peter
- Lu Pierson
- Sherry Phillips
- Terra Scott
- Deborah Wright
- Patricia Jones Trent
- Candace Carter
Nominating Committee
Purpose: The executive board appoints three (3) board members to serve on the Nominating Committee and identify current members who will assume leadership positions within the City League.
Members:
- Megan Shook - Chair
- Sherry Phillips - Elected
- Paige Bacon - Elected
- Barbara Robinson - Elected
Membership Committee
Purpose: The mission of the Membership Committee is to recruit and retain League members by planning and coordinating special orientation events for new and current League members. We are also working to match League members with opportunities to promote and enhance community engagement, with the end goal being increased voter participation. We have conducted tow member recruitment phone-a-thons at Open Works and a Voter Volunteer Survey, by phone and by mail, to engage members at their level of interest. In addition, we will conduct ongoing assessments with members, voters and citizens using information from the Voter Data Analysis Project. A concern with diversity, equity and inclusion both in principle and in practice underlies all activities of this committee.
Members:
- Billie Roberts Spann - Chair
- Flo Valentine
- Sam Novey
- Karin Kendrick
- Roslyn Smith
- Betty Clark
- Willilexia Royal-Cox
- Danyelle Rosebrough
Voter Data Analysis Project
Purpose: The League’s Voter Data Analysis Project aims to understand voter participation trends in Baltimore City and identify resources to address community needs. This project involves a team of analysts participating in the Democracy Data Science Hack-a-thon at Johns Hopkins University. During Baltimore Data Week in July, the Voter Data Analysis Subcommittee presented the analysis results, including a voter turnout heatmap and other tools for LWV and the public to better understand voter turnout in Baltimore and develop programs to engage new voters.
Members:
- Nancy Lawler and Billie Roberts Spann (Co-Chairs)
- Flo Valentine
- Sam Novey
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Committee
Purpose: The DEI committee develops strategies to enhance diversity, equity and inclusion within the League. We welcome individuals who are dedicated to our mission and desire to create a positive impact.
Members:
- Flo Valentine - Chair
- Sally Grant
- Sam Novey
- Roslyn Smith
By-Laws Revision Committee
Purpose: The Bylaw's Revision Committee reviews, revises, and recommends amendments to the League's bylaws to meet the League's current needs.
Members:
- Lu Pierson - Chair
- Barbara Dent
- Sally Grant
- Eleanor Green
- Sam Novey
Communications and Online Services Committee
Purpose: This committee, established in fall 2021, aims to improve the LWVs of Baltimore City's social media and the website to boost membership, donations, participation, and voter education. Two major initiatives for 2022 were chosen: reinstating The Voter newsletter and modernizing the LWV Baltimore City website. The Winter/Spring 2022 edition of The Voter was distributed in early April. All League members can contribute articles. The committee also identified improvements needed for the website, focusing on accessibility, timeliness, and transparency.
Members:
- Estella Alexander - Chair
- Sherry Phillips
- Candace Carter
- Paige Bacon
- Makeda Scott
Committee to Prepare Voters’ Guide
Purpose: This committee prepares the Voters' Guide for Baltimore City voters.
Members:
- Nancy Lawler - Chair
- Lu Pierson
- Sam Novey
- Billie Roberts Spann
- Sally Grant
- Lois Hybl (Vote 411)
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Social Events Committee
Purpose: This committee plans and organizes social activities that aim to build relationships and encourage member engagement within the League.
Members:
- Mary Taylor-Ennis - Chair
- Paige Bacon
- Sherry Phillips
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Fundraising Committee
Purpose: The Fundraising Committee works to raise funds to ensure the League's financial stability. Members identify funding opportunities and create fundraising plans.
Member:
- Mary Taylor-Ennis - Chair
- Betty Clark
- Gail Manza
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Inclusionary Housing Advocacy Committee
Purpose:
Member:
- Argentine Craig - Chair
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Community Action Coordinator
Purpose:
Member:
- Roslyn Smith - Chair