CURRENT MEMBERS on January 31, 2025
LWV Members with active membership on January 31, 2025 should receive an email in early February from LWVUS, from membership@lwv.org. (members may want to check their spam folder for it). The message will request that the member log in to the ChapterSpot portal and “claim your membership.” This process will be like setting up any other online account. This will complete the changeover of membership to this new platform. Members should check their personal data for accuracy.
Members can Claim Membership by clicking here
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Join / Renew Your Membership
On February 1, 2025, the League of Women Voters launched a new Membership dues model. A major component of this plan is the change from dues being collected by each local league to members making dues payments through the National ChapterSpot membership platform. The goal is to make membership management easier at all levels – local, state and national.
Historically, dues were established at a fixed rate. Going forward, dues will no longer be a fixed rate but will be “pay what you can”. The recommended dues amount for all members across the country is $75.00 which has been the LWVJA amount for several years. Now, members may choose to pay more or less than $75.00 if they wish, with a minimum amount being $20.00. A donation to LWVJA may be made when joining or renewing dues.
Membership is open to everyone age 16 and older. Membership in a local League includes membership in the state and national leagues.
New or current League members will be able to join or renew from any League website. Below is information about how to join or renew through the National LWV Member Website Portal, as well as how to join/renew offline.
Joining/Renewing Online
Members are encouraged to join and renew online. This video gives a step-by-step overview of the join/renew form. The process of renewing is similar to that of joining, except some of the fields will be pre-filled with the information already known about a member.
Renewal
All members will receive a renewal reminder e-mail 60 days before their membership expiration date. it will direct them to the website for online renewal. Members who do not renew within the first 30 days will receive a second renewal reminder email 30 days before their expiration date.
Offline Join/Renewal
Members are encouraged to join and renew through the online join/renew portal. Members who wish to pay by check should complete the paper membership registration form and mail it with a check to the local chapter. Check should be made payable to LWVUS. The treasurer will forward the check to LWVUS and your status can then be updated locally. At this time, offline members can only pay by check.
Mail the membership registration form and check to:
LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS JACKSON AREA
P.O. BOX 1886
JACKSON, MI 49204
Please note: We are a 501(c)(4) organization. Dues and donations for general league activities are not tax deductible but tax deductible donations can be given to the LWVUS Education Fund for local use.