1. 2016 COUNCIL OF LEADERS

2. HOW TO GET THEM IN THE DOOR AND MORE!! LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF FLORIDA PRESENTERS GEANINE WESTER AND HALEY RICHARDS

3. 2016 COUNCIL OF LEADERS

4. The League of Women Voters of Florida, a nonpartisan political organization, encourages informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy. LWVFL MISSION

5. DIVERSITY AGENDA NETWORKING ALLIED ORGANIZATIONS BRIDGING THE GAPS BETWEEN GENERATION X, GENERATION Y AND MILLENNIALS MEMBERSHIP RECRUITMENT CALENDAR

6. MEMBERSHIP The most successful Leagues “READ THE PULSE” of their community, address issues and develop programs that speak to community members’ expectations and concerns. Three interconnecting keys to becoming a vibrant, diverse and strong league in your community are: Working on local ISSUES of compelling interest: Engaging in continuous MEMBERSHIP DEVELOPMENT including recruitment, retention, volunteer management and leadership development. BUILDING RELATIONSHIP in the community including with allied organizations and media outlets.

7. MEMBERSHIP MOST VALUABLE ASSET CLOUT VISIBILITY CREDIBILITY

8. WHAT IS DIVERSITY? The LWV, in both its values and practices affirms its belief and commitment to diversity and pluralism, which means there shall be no barriers to participation in any activity of the LWV on the basis of gender, race creed, age, sexual orientation, national origin or disability. The LWV recognizes that diverse perspectives are important and necessary for responsible and representative decision making. The LWV subscribes to the belief that diversity and pluralism are fundamental to the values it upholds and this inclusiveness enhances the organization’s ability to respond more effectively to changing conditions and needs. The LWV affirms its commitment to reflecting the diversity of America in its Board, staff and programs

10. LEADERSHIP AND BOARD MUST BUY IN AND BE SECURE BUILDING RELATIONSHIP WITH AND THROUGH POLITCIAL SCIENCE AND VOLUNTEERING SERVICES OFFERING INTERSHIPS AND COOPERATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAM SENDING DIVERSE MEMBERS INTO COMMUNITY INCORPORATING YOUR DIVERSITY IN YOUR BRANDING BE STRATEGIC DIVERSE MEMBERSHIP WILL BREAKTHROUGH IF…..

11. DESIGN ACTIVITIES PROMOTE LEAGUE GO WHERE THEY ARE HOW DO WE GET THEM IN THE DOOR?

12. HOW DO WE THEM IN THE DOOR?

13. PERKS  Be a valuable voting member of 3 organizations. LWVUS, LWVF and your local league!  Be an active participant on our nonpartisan election team for this year's election! Register voters!  Priority seating at candidate forums and election forums  Discounted price for all LWVF events including Hot Topic Luncheons, Statewide and National Events!  Travel this year with LWVF throughout Florida, DC, Seneca Falls and Cuba. Trips and special itineraries only open to LWVF Members!  Receive breaking news updates on important legislative activity at the local, state and national levels!  Network with civic minded individuals all across our state and country........... And more!!

14. NETWORKING INDENTIFY TARGET MARKET

15. HOW TO MAKE THE ASK

16. STORYTELLING

17. ALLIED ORGANIZATONS LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF FLORIDA

18. STEPS IN FORMING PARTNERSHIPS STEP 1 ACCESS STEP 3 ACT STEP 2 PLAN STEP 4 ACCESS

19. RESEARCH AND INDENTIFY

20. PLAN

21. ACT REGULAR MEETINGS RECORD KEEPING RECORD KEEPING FOLLOW UP TROUBLE SHOOTING

22. ACCESS AGAIN RESEARCH AND INDENTIFY

23. EVENT CHECKLIST

24. BRIDGING THE GAPS BETWEEN GENERATION X, GENERATION Y AND MILLENNIALS

25. BRIDGING THE GAPS BETWEEN GENERATION X, GENERATION Y AND MILLENNIALS

26. BRIDGING THE GAPS BETWEEN GENERATION X, GENERATION Y AND MILLENNIALS MATURISTS BEFORE 1945 BABY BOOMERS (1946 – 1960) GENERATION X (1961-1980) GENERATION Y (1981-2000) MILLENNIALS (2001 – AFTER) WORK ETHIC VALUES HARD WORKWORKAHOLICSSELF-RELIANCE MULTITASKING GOAL ORIENTED WORK IS OBLIGATIONADVENTURE CHALLENGE CONTRACT FULFILLMENT LEADERSHIP STYLE DIRECTIVE COMMAND AND CONTROL CONSENSUAL CHALLENGE OTHERS YOUNG LEADERS CENTURY INTERACTIVE STYLE INDIVIDUAL TEAM PLAYER LOVE MEETINGS ENTREPRENEURPARTICIPATIVE COMMUNICATIONS FORMAL WRITTEN IN PERSON DIRECT IMMEDIATE EMAIL VOICE MAIL FEEDBACK & REWARDS NO NEWS IS GOOD NEWS DON’T APPRECIATE IT TITLE RECGONITION HOW AM I DOING FREEDOM WHENEVER I WANT IT MEANINGFUL WORK MESSAGES THAT MOTIVATE YOUR EXPEREIENCE IS RESPECTED YOU ARE VALUED YOU ARE NEEDED FORGET THE RULES WORKING WITH OTHERS BRIGHT, CREATIVE PEOPLE WORK AND FAMILY LIFE WORK NO BALANCE WORK TO LIVE BALANCE

27. BRIDGING THE GAPS BETWEEN GENERATION X, GENERATION Y AND MILLENNIALS ONE TIME ONLY VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES PROMOTE LEAGUE SHOW THEM WHY SHOULD THEY BE INTERESTED HAVE FUN, INFORMATIVE NETWORKING EVENTS

28. QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS