Convention
SAVE THE DATE for 2012 LWV-Texas Convention!
Every two years in
April of even-numbered years, LWV-Texas convenes a state convention to which delegates and members from
the state’s 29 Leagues are invited.
- The 2012 Convention is scheduled for Friday-Sunday, April 13-15, 2012, in San Antonio at The Hilton San Antonio Airport on NW 410 Loop, and room reservations are being accepted.
- The room rate is $104 (plus state sales and occupancy taxes) and includes free parking and a complimentary breakfast coupon for both Saturday and Sunday mornings.
Be watching for more details about the April 2012 Convention - a great place to learn more about the League in specific workshops scheduled, meet other men and women who promote civic engagement and voting as well as study key issues in their city, and enjoy the hospitality of San Antonio! Specific registration cost and other details will be posted on the website after the LWV-Texas Fall Board Meeting in early October.
How to make room reservations for Convention 2012
You can follow the instructions below to make your room reservation right now for the 2012 Convention: Individual reservations can be made by calling hotel reservations at 1-888-728-3031, or via the internet at www.hiltonsanantonioap.com. Please make sure to give our group/convention code LWV to receive the group rate of $104, plus tax, per night and all group special concessions. A credit card number of one night’s advance deposit will be required to secure a room out of this block. Cancellations must be received 72 hours prior to arrival or the one night room and tax will be assessed. The group rate is only available through March 13, 2012, so make hotel reservations now! If you need any assistance in making your reservation, contact our hotel representative, Kimberly Chaney by email or phone at kchaney@hiltonsanantonioap.com or 210-377-4608.
LWV-Texas Silent and Live Auction
Let’s work together to make the LWV-Texas Silent and Live Auctions the best ever! The State Convention Auction will be as good as members make it. Your support is requested to help raise the money to continue our proven record of assisting Texans in becoming informed and active participants in the political process.
The Auctions provide much needed income to help the League Make Democracy Work. In past years, the most popular items have been certificates for hotel stays, meals, and tickets for events, museums, and plays.
Local League Boards can help in several ways. All big and little ticket donations are needed.
- Contact your local Chamber of Commerce to ask for their help to promote your city since Leaguers like to travel around the state.
- Inform all members that they can make, buy or solicit an item from a store or artistic friend to donate to the cause.
- Donate a period of time at your second home, ski lodge, or lake house as an auction item.
- Ask your friend to donate their second home as an auction item.
Please call 214-732-8610 or email sgosslee@airmail.net if you have any questions and need help with delivery of your Auction contribution(s).
2010 Convention was a great success!
Maxine Barkan and LWVUS President Mary Wilson celebrate 90 years!
90th Birthday Celebration for Maxine Barkin and League of Women Voters (2010)
Maxine Barkin’s 90th birthday was celebrated along with the 90th Anniversary of the League of Women Voters’ convention. Mary Wilson, LWV-US President, attended the celebration, and both she and Maxine cut the birthday cake at the celebration at the League of Women Voters of Texas biennial convention dinner on Saturday, April 24th at the San Marcos Convention Center.
Maxine said, “I am proud to share a birthday with the League of Women Voters, not only because of our combined longevity, but also because of the League’s long history of promoting good government with high standards and integrity.”
LWV-TX Convention Workbook (2010)
Business Sponsorship (2010)
LWV-Texas State Convention was held at the Embassy Suites/Convention Center in San Marcos on April 23-25, 2010. Thank you to the following business sponsors:
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11th Annual Environmental Awareness Awards (2010)
Environmental Awareness Award recipients were honored at the EAA luncheon, Saturday April 24, 2010, at LWV-TX State Convention in San Marcos. Dr. Al Armendariz, EPA Regional Administrator for Region 6, was the keynote speaker.
Winners of local League Awards at Convention (2010)
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Community Partnership Award:
Membership Award:
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Nuance Award:
Pathfinder Award:
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50 Year Leagues Honored (2010)
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50 Year Members Honored (2010)
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Austin Area
Comal Area
Corpus Christi Area
Dallas
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Dallas (cont'd)
Houston Area
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Houston Area (cont'd)
Midland
Tarrant County
Victoria
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