IN PERSON LWVWI 2022 Annual Meeting

Please join us IN PERSON on Friday, June 10, 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM, and Saturday, June 11, 9:30 AM to noon, at the Hilton Appleton Paper Valley Hotel in downtown Appleton for LWVWI's 2022 Annual Meeting! A light breakfast will be available each day starting at 8:00 AM!

The meeting will highlight the League’s strength in partnership with diverse groups. Learn how uniting our knowledge and advocacy resources with those of our allies will power the vote in the fall elections and beyond! Among the changemakers we will be celebrating our youth and their ability to help us take ideas into action and make a transformative difference in League. If you would like to register for Friday-only ONLINE attendanace, click here.

League members are invited to walk or ride in the Appleton Flag Day Parade (the largest in the country!) on Saturday, June 11th, starting at 2PM! This activity is being coordinated by our event hosts, LWV Appleton-Fox Cities.

To view the preliminary Annual Meeting Program Agenda, click here.

Friday's IN-PERSON program will be live-streamed for an online audience (to register for Friday-only ONLINE attendance, click here). Join us for a light breakfast starting at 8:00 AM! The Friday program starts at 9:30 AM and includes an awards presentation, the Parade of Leagues, keynote speakers from the Disability Vote Coalition, a youth panel, the League’s business meeting - the plenary, and a social gathering, 5 to 6 PM, with light appetizers, celebratory cake and a cash bar. Non-League members may not vote in the Plenary Session.

Saturday's IN PERSON-only morning program will NOT be live-streamed but programs will be recorded and made available post-event. Join us for a light breakfast starting at 8:00 AM and an opportunity to informally gather by interest groups (Local League Presidents, Voter Services, Technology and Communication, and Legislative Committee). The IN PERSON Saturday program agenda starts at 9:30 AM and includes keynote speakers on Native voting and breakout sessions on topics related to diversity, equity and inclusion, civic education, election administration and J*il voting.

COVID PROTOCOLS FOR IN-PERSON ATTENDANCE

PROOF OF COVID VACCINATION (two doses and booster) WILL BE REQUIRED to attend the Friday and Saturday IN PERSON meetings. Please present proof of vaccination at the League's registration table when you arrive. A photo of your vaccination card will suffice. Requirements may change as public health recommendations change. Please Note: MASKS are also highly recommended as social distancing will be challenging to maintain within the confines of the hotel.

League member participation in the Appleton Flag Day Parade (the country's largest!) on Saturday, June 11th, starting at 2 PM, is being coordinated by our event hosts, LWV Appleton-Fox Cities. Information on how to participate will be shared at the meeting.

When is the Registration Deadline?

The registration deadline for IN PERSON attendance on Friday and/or Saturday is Monday, May 30 at 12:00 AM.

What is included in the registration fee?

The IN PERSON registration fee provides access to all scheduled programming. Morning coffee, tea, fruit and pastries with gluten-free options will be provided on Friday and Saturday morning starting at 8:00 AM. Friday registration includes a Luncheon Sandwich Buffet that meets all dietary requirements and a social gathering, 5 to 6 PM, with light appetizers, celebratory cake and a cash bar.

How do I Make Reservations for Overnight Accommodations?

LWVWI has reserved a block of rooms for the evenings of Thursday, June 9 and Friday, June 10, at the Hilton Appleton Paper Valley hotel at the reduced rate of $129/night. To make a room reservation call 920-733-8000 and ask for the League of Women Voters of Wisconsin Annual Meeting Block. OR, click here to make online reservations. Enter your date(s) of stay, click on "Special Rates," enter "LWV" under Group Code, then click "Check Rooms & Rates."

Reservations must be made by May 12 to take advantage of the reduced rate.

Where do I park and enter the building for the event?

The IN PERSON LWVWI Annual Meeting will be held at the Hilton Appleton Paper Valley Hotel, 333 W College St, Appleton, WI 54911. Park in the RED ramp, click here to view the map of the parking ramp. Take the skyway walk from the 3rd floor of the parking ramp to the hotel.

Do I need to be a member of LWVWI to attend this Conference?

Anyone can attend LWVWI's 2022 Annual Meeting. We welcome members and non-members. We encourage your participation! If you are interested in joining the League, membership information will be available at the League registration table. Non-members may not vote in the Plenary Session.

How can I find more information on this event?

For updated information on the Annual Meeting including hotel reservation information and the program agenda, visit the LWVWI Events Calendar.

How can I contact the organizer with any questions?

Please contact LWVWI offices by email ([email protected]) or by phone (608-256-0827). Let us know if you have any special accommodation needs for this event.

Host or Publisher League of Women Voters of Wisconsin