LWVAL Convention 2019

Learn, enjoy, and lead our league forward

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"Environmental Justice: 
It's About Democracy" 
League of Women Voters of Alabama 
State Convention 2019

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Here's what's in store! View the video!

Early Arrival Fun Friday, May 17 then…
Convention May 18-19
Embassy Suites by Hilton
2410 University Boulevard 
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401

Convention registration has ended.

Not registered but still want to come?

We invite all, including the public, to attend the luncheon on Saturday, May 18 (without the meal) and the Saturday afternoon panels - without registration and free of charge! Come learn and discuss environmental justice with keynote speaker Ms. Catherine Coleman-Flowers and our many other outstanding expert panelists.


We look forward to seeing you in Tuscaloosa!

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From the Gulf Coast ecosystem to the tar sands of North Alabama, official neglect and institutional prejudice have created a system that values profits rather than people. Now more than ever, protecting ourselves and our communities is a matter of civic, social, and public health. Come learn how to fight back with stronger public accountability and civic action.
Saturday Luncheon Keynote Speaker

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Mrs. Catherine Coleman Flowers, Senior Fellow in Environmental Justice & Civic Engagement with the Center for Earth Ethics and Rural Development Manager with the Equal Justice Initiative.


Saturday afternoon panels featuring renowned environmental experts

Panel 1 - Dirty Money: A look at the Drummond and Balch and Bingham corruption trial and the Northern Birmingham communities still devastated by environmental contamination

Panel 2 - Sacrifice Zones: How clean air, water and land are sacrificed for profit in rural and low-income Alabama neighborhoods

Panel 3 - The Rising Tide: Sounding the alarm on the impacts of climate change in Alabama

Saturday Evening Transparency in Government Cocktail Reception - Relax with league friends over wine and hors d'oeuvres at a cocktail reception at the historic University Club. Who will win the League of Women Voters of Alabama's 2019 Transparency in Government Award? Be sure to be there for the presentationAnd a special guest might make an appearance that evening. We're awaiting confirmation. Stay tuned!

What to do now…
  • Convention registration has ended.
  • Registered or not, here's what's next…
  • Not registered but still want to attend to hear Ms. Coleman-Flowers and our other great environmental justice panelists? You, too, are welcome! It's free (without lunch) and no need to register.
  • You're registered? GREAT! Let your local league know that you are attending convention and offer to serve as a delegate if needed. There might be a carpool from your area. Road trip fun! Is there a delegate slot available for your local league? Talk to your league president or other board member. At convention, delegates will decide the LWVAL Program, Budget, and Board of Directors and Nominating Committee for 2019-2021. Changes in the LWVAL bylaws will also be considered.
  • Make your hotel reservation if needed. The deadline for special LWVAL Convention rate has passed, but you can always try! The special rate at the Embassy Suites (convention site) is $139 per night. Go for it!

Join us in Tuscaloosa on May 17!


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