Committees

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Reach out now to join one of our committees and start taking action!

 

 

ACTION AND ADVOCACY COMMITTEE

We work to influence government action on issues which League has studied, and after reaching consensus, take a formal position.  League positions are published on the State and National League websites.

In partnerships with LWV MN, we track state legislative actions during the legislative session, keep League members informed, and alert members to action items in support or opposition of league positions and platforms.  Our main action is making contact with elected officials to influence their vote and let them know where we stand.

The committee also follows actions of the federal government, in coordination with the state and national League.  

We have several campaigns and sub-committees doing our core work.

EMPOWERING VOTERS CAMPAIGN

Organized in September 2025, this group is a local complement to the national League of Women Voters Unite and Rise 8.5 Campaign. This Campaign aims to educate and activate 8.5 million people in the United States to stand up for the U.S. Constitution, protect the pillars of our democracy, oppose efforts to hinder voting, and strengthen citizen participation in government. Locally, our work aims to educate voters on a variety of topics including League of Women Voters purpose and history, voter registration, how elections work, being an election judge, redistricting, gerrymandering and the legislative process.  For more information Visit  https://www.lwv.org/take-action   Co-Chairs: Yvonne Weber and Theresa Keaveny.

The New Ulm Forum 

New Ulm Forum is a public affairs program aired on New Ulm Cable Access TV (NUCAT) found on:

    • Comcast: Channel 14 (Standard Definition, SD) and Channel 859 (High Definition, HD)
    • Nuvera: Channel 3 (SD) and Channel 903 (HD)
    • NUCAT's Youtube Channel

LWVNU interviews special guests, community leaders, organizations, and businesses making a difference in New Ulm and the Brown County area.

League members identify Forum speakers and topics, make arrangements for the interviews, and conduct the interviews. NUCAT professionals record, edit, and air the interviews. Forum is aired periodically and can be found in the TV schedule in the New Ulm Journal or on NUCAT’s YouTube . Previous highlighted episodes are posted on the news page. Don't miss Forum, for up to the minute information on area organizations, businesses and elected officials in the New Ulm area!

VOTER SERVICE COMMITTEE

Our work focuses on three key areas: voter registration, candidate debates and forums,  and voter guides like vote 411. We aim to educate voters on candidate positions and platforms so they can cast an informed vote. All voter service work is non-partisan and is centered on voter participation and informed voting. Previously held candidate  forums can be found on the news page. Chair-Linda Heine

 

New Ulm Tree Walk

 ENVIRONMENT AWARENESS COMMITTEE

Our goal is to bring greater awareness and appreciation to our natural surroundings, bring environmental issues to the forefront by educating ourselves and our community,  and taking action to appropriately steward and care for our home planet. Key issues include: the importance of forests, wetlands and prairies; the health of the Minnesota and Cottonwood Rivers; climate change including flooding, drought, and frequent wildfire; urban conversation such as  pollinator friendly lawns, solar panels, green design and infrastructure; and much more! Our question… how can we alter behavior, think differently, and, hopefully, keep our earth prospering?

 

MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE

We strive to increase our league’s membership through tabling at community events, advertising upcoming activities and meeting dates, and word of mouth. We plan social gatherings for our members once or twice a year so our members can get to know one another outside of our monthly and committee meetings. We encourage members to be active on committees and other league sanctioned activities. We ask members to share photos and information on our local website and to log on to both our state and local league websites for up-to-date league information and opportunities to get involved to make a difference.

 

TECH TEAM

The tech team provides web and administrative support, email and social media oversight, and produces outreach materials such as posters and postcards for other committees by request. Chair-Kate Carlson.

 

Partners

 

The National League of Women Voters 

Is the overarching organization that guides the work of member leagues across states and communities.

 

The Minnesota League of Women Voters 

guides the actions and work of local member leagues within the State MN. 

 

League of Women Voters Upper Mississippi River Region- LWV UMRR

UMRR is an Inter League Organization that is made up of member Leagues throughout the Upper Mississippi River watershed, from the headwaters to the confluence with the Ohio River, including state Leagues in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa and Illinois. League of Women Voters New Ulm is a proud member of this group. 

 UMRR’s core priorities are:

    • reducing  water pollution from excess nutrients - nitrogen and phosphorus 
    •  Groundwater depletion due to overuse. 

 Visit the LWV UMRR website for more information and to get involved.  

 LWV - NU UMRR Board Member: Megan Benage.