Leonardtown, MD – The League of Women Voters of St. Mary’s County received an award for membership growth at the Maryland League of Women Voters Convention this past weekend. The convention was held at the O’Callaghan Hotel in Annapolis Friday, May 28 through Sunday, May 30.
The local League was recognized for having the highest membership growth in the state, gaining over 20% more members in 2014.
Pictured is St. Mary’s League of Women Voters member Cindy Jones accepting the award from outgoing Maryland League President Susan Cochran.
The League of Women Voters, a nonpartisan political organization, encourages informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy.
For more information and to join the League of Women Voters of St. Mary’s County go to http://smc.lwvmd.org/.