Since 1920, The League of Women Voters has earned a reputation as a highly respected national citizens organization that researches issues from many pointes of view and educates the public and decision makers. We're comprised of men and women who want to make a difference in our communities, our country and our world.
- the League is nonpartisan; we do not support or oppose candidates.
- we do support issues and legislation, after member study and agreement.
- we mobilize people to vote and to have a say in the complex decisions that affect us all.
- membership is open to all citizens of voting age. Associate membership is available for young people and non-citizens.
The League of Women Voters of the Holland Area, in both its values and practices, affirms its belief and commitment to diversity and pluralism. The LWV-HA recognizes that diverse perspectives are important and necessary for responsible and representative decision making, and subscribes to the belief that diversity and pluralism are fundamental to the values it upholds.
Inclusiveness enhances the organization’s ability to respond more effectively to changing conditions and needs, and therefore the LWV-HA will, both in principles and practices, promote the inclusion in participation in any activity of the LWV-HA of all persons, whatever their gender, race, creed, age, sexual orientation, national origin, or ability.
2007-08 Board of Directors
President - Ellen Leik
1st VP—Program - JoAnn Csapos
2nd VP—Legislative - Sara Leeland and Beth Schmidt
3rd VP—Membership - Jane Underwood
Secretary - Bonnie Gronberg
Treasurer - Jane Johnson
Voter Service - Marilyn Schmidt/Linda Chambers
Public Relations - Jan Dalman
Bulletin Editor - Cathy Brockington
Finance Drive- Janet Magennis/Mary Mason
Publications - Marilyn Schmidt
Natural Resources - Carol McGeehan/Suzanne Dixon
Social Policy - Deanna Maher
Nominating - Chair Janet Magennis
LWV-HA Past Presidents
1969-70 Rachel Vander Werf
1970-71 Lynn Counihan
1971-72 Helena Winter
1972-74 Eleanor DeKruif
1974-76 Lois Workman
1976-77 Eleanor DeKruif
1977-79 Marilyn Cunningham
1979-81 Mary Heideman
1981-83 Candy Glaser
1983-85 Judy Cary
1985-87 Eleanor DeKruif
1987-89 Marilyn Schmidt
1989-91 Debra Kraai
1991-92 Karen Gullett
1992-93 Bonnie Gronberg
1993-95 Amanda Norton-Price
1995-97 Janet Magennis
1997-98 Nicki Arendshorst
1998-00 Shirley Porter
2000-02 Arlene Sherman
2002-05 Marilyn Schmidt
