Membership Publications     
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bullet Advocacy Agenda 2007 (brochure) click to download
An overview of LWVO’s legislative priorities for 2007.
Cost: $.50  
 
bullet Agenda for Action: State Program 2005-2007 (2005;46 pp) click to download
A history and guide to state positions on government, social policy, and natural resources that form the basis for League action at the state and local levels.
Cost: $3.00 

 
bullet Contacting Your Legislator or Elected Official (2007; brochure) Updated! click to download
A guide to lobbying elected officials.  This brochure helps citizens make formal contact with policymakers, including proper salutations, suggestions for conveying an effective message, and tips for lobbying. 
Cost: Free

 
bullet For the New and Not So New Board Member (2007; brochure) Updated!
An overview of board member responsibilities and tools to be successful.
Cost: Free in limited quantities
 
bullet How to Set Up and Use the LWVO Education Fund (2002) click to download
Guidelines for establishing a fund to receive tax-deductible grants and donations.
Cost: Free 
 
bullet LWVO Bylaws (2003)
Can be e-mailed at no cost.
Cost: $.25
 
bullet Membership Pamphlet (Spanish version available) (2007; brochure) click to download   
Overview of the League and includes a membership form. Contact the LWVO office for the Spanish version at 1-877-598-6446.
Cost: Free
 
bullet The Sunshine Act (2007; brochure) Updated! click to download
A guide to Ohio's open meetings and open records law.
Cost: Free
 
bullet Taking Action: How to Use Local , State, and National LWV Positions (2007; 16 pp.) Updated!
Use this decision-making guide to figure out how to use local, state, and national LWV positions to take action.
Cost: $.50

 
bullet There Oughta Be a Law (2007; 8 pp.) Updated! click to download
A guide to how legislation is enacted. Whether at the local or state level, this publication helps ordinary citizens turn ideas for public policy into reality, offering step-by-step suggestions for moving a bill through the legislative process. 
Cost: Free
 
bullet Township Government in Ohio (2007; brochure) Updated! click to download
A guide to understanding what townships are under Ohio law. The brochure gives the history of townships in Ohio and explains the difference between townships and other municipalities.
Cost: Free
 
bullet Voters Service: A Handbook for Ohio (2001; 55 pp.)
Everything local Leagues need to know about registering voters, publishing election information, hosting candidate meetings, poll watching, and more.
Cost: $2.00
 
bullet Welcome to the League: A Handbook for New Members (2007; 8 pp.) Updated!
Provide incoming members with this informative guide to League history, activities, lingo, and more. Generic enough for any League and can be easily customized.
Cost: $.50