Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs for the LWVC Biennial Convention
Welcome! Thank you for your interest in attending the 2025 LWVC Convention! We’re glad you’re here, and we think you may have some questions about what it means to be a convention delegate or attendee.
What is LWVC Convention?
LWVC Convention is a biennial gathering of League leaders from across the state who convene to provide direction to the California League for the next two years; who pass the LWVC budget for the next two years; who direct the LWVC program for the next two years; and, who inspire and energize each other sharing best practices and proven solutions League to League.
This year, the LWVC Convention will be an online event. Delegates will have voting access during plenary. Both delegates and nonvoting attendees can register for workshops we have scheduled during the week.
What do you do at LWVC Convention?
First and foremost, you engage with other Leaguers. You have fun. You learn. You appreciate the power and responsibility of being a Leaguer. And you use your voice to determine League’s direction for the next two years! What matters to you? What do you think League’s focus should be? You bring the weight and ideas from your local League to the state convention!
What happens during General Session?
General Sessions are the working portion of convention. It’s the organizational, parliamentary structure for convention. We discuss/debate items for consideration, and vote on them. We also have a variety of speakers to talk about California’s current climate.
What are the items for consideration and when do you vote on them?
Delegates vote and approve the LWVC slate of nominees, the two-year budget, the bylaws amendments, and program/issues. Voting will occur on both Saturday and Sunday, so it’s important to plan to be there when the votes are cast. It’s why we’re all there.
Where do I find the information that delegates will be voting on?
Keep watching the convention website for new information. When the delegate workbook is posted, you will have access to the convention rules and various proposed items that will be discussed and voted on at convention, such as the bylaws, the budget and the proposed program to name a few.
Why should I attend Convention if I am not a League president?
It’s important for your local League to have their full and fair representation when votes are taken. It’s also important for your local League delegates to use the opportunity to meet with League leaders from across the state, to share best practices, to get inspired, and to feel that your League has a voice in League’s direction and focus for the next two years. You will gain understanding and respect for the power of League. Even if you do not attend as a delegate, there are many workshop opportunities for you!
What is a caucus?
Caucuses are informal times for League members to meet, talk, and plan together. They can be about a specific item we’ll be voting on — the budget, program items, bylaws changes — or they can be about a topic that League members want to talk about. The state League may sponsor a caucus as a time to share what they are doing, and to hear from League members all over the state. Other caucuses are hosted by League members and may be about other timely topics — health care, criminal justice reform, immigration issues.