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Tools for Local Leaders

 

REQUIRED FINANCIAL REPORTS

Letter regarding required paperwork for Local Leagues
 

State: Annual Report

The state of Florida requires all corporations to file an Annual Report by May 1 of each year. This does not require financial information but does ask for names and addresses for Board members, etc. To file your local League’s state Annual Report  (this does NOT require financial information), visit https://efile.sunbiz.org/ubr001.html.
 

Federal: e-Postcard

Small tax-exempt organizations whose annual gross receipts are normally $25,000 or less may be required to electronically submit Form 990-N, also known as the e-Postcard, unless they choose to file a complete Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. To file the 990-N or e-postcard, visit, http://www.irs.gov/charities/article/0,,id=169250,00.html.

 

ACCRUAL ACCOUNTS

General Information on Accrual Accounts

What Is Your Education Fund Accrual Account?

How Can You Use Your Accrual Account Funds?
 

Accrual Account Grant Forms

Using Your Accrual Account to Pay 25% LWVF PMP

Using Your Accrual Account to Pay 50% LWVUS PMP

Accrual Account Grant Proposal

 

BYLAWS

The rules and procedures for the governance of the League of Women Voters of Florida and its local Leagues, as well as the League of Women Voters of Florida Education Fund, are contained in the Bylaws, updated biennally during Convention. 

Check out the most recent versions of the LWVF Bylaws 2011-2013 and LWVFEF Bylaws 2011-2013. 

 

LOCAL LEAGUE LOGOS

Leaders can request personalized local League versions of logo files that match the look of the state League logo by contacting us.

The local League letterhead-style logos have three color schemes: black & white; CMYK (meant for print publications, including mailed Voters, pamphlets, letters, etc.); and RGB (meant for digital publications, including websites, emails, Facebook profile pictures, etc.). There are also two file formats for each color scheme: JPEG is accepted for most purposes but retains a white background; PNG files have a transparent background and are useful when there is a colored background behind the logo. Please follow the correct usage for each logo.

A stacked-style version of the logo is also available in which the wording is beneath the logo blocks instead of to the right. Also available is a logo specific to the local League Education Fund.

 

NEW LOCAL LEAGUES

If you are interested in starting a new local League in Florida where one does not already exist, check out Welcome to the Starting Point!: A Guide to Organizing New Leagues. This manual can be used to assist in the launching of a new Member-at-Large Unit that may eventually become a local League. Please contact us for more information about starting a new League. 

 

MEMBERSHIP LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM

The Membership Leadership Development (MLD) program is a LWVUS initiative to increase League membership and encourage local Leagues to stay healthy, vibrant and strong through mentoring by trained League coaches. To get involved in the MLD program as a local League or a coach, please read the documents below and/or contact the state office for more information.

Become a State League Coach
Tips to Recruit State Coaches
Growing the League for a Stronger Democracy

 

REIMBURSEMENT REQUESTS

If pre-approved by the state office, members are welcome to submit a Reimbursement Request Form to receive reimbursement for League projects or tasks.

 

HARRY T. BURN SOCIETY

LWVF's Harry T. Burn Society is comprised of League members and supporters who contribute $1,000 or more annually. Local Leagues that elect to host, along with the state League, a Harry T. Burn Society luncheon in their area are entitled to a minimum of ten percent of the donations collected. By helping to grow the Harry T. Burn Society, local Leagues are able to support LWV's work at both the state and local levels, as well as generate enthusiasm about the League amongst thought leaders in their region. If you would like to learn more about the Harry T. Burn Society, and how your local League can generate funds through hosting a luncheon, please contact us.