LWVUS-LWVEF Mission Statement and Core ValuesWe believe in:* respect for individuals.* the value of diversity.* the empowerment of the grassroots, both within the League and in communities.* the power to collective decision making for the common good.We will:* act with trust, integrity and professionalism.* operate in an open and effective manner to meet the needs of those we serve, both members and the public.* take the initiative in seeking diversity in membership.* acknowledge our heritage as we seek our path to the future.League of Women VotersLWV_9c581ba2-952c-11df-9b76-8d697a64ea2aThe League of Women Voters, a nonpartisan political organization, encourages the informed and active participation of citizens in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy._9c581da0-952c-11df-9b76-8d697a64ea2aTo empower citizens to shape better communities worldwide._9c581e5e-952c-11df-9b76-8d697a64ea2aNonpartisanshipWe are a nonpartisan political membership organization.Grassroots Initiatives and Consensus BuildingWe believe that grassroots initiatives and consensus building are the strengths of our organization.Good GovernanceWe believe that our organizational models the principles of good governance.Consideration and PreparationWe consider well before taking action and prepare well before beginning to act.Knowledge, Ability, Will and ActionWe believe that citizenship requires knowledge, as well as the ability and will to act.ResponsibilityWe believe that the responsibility of good government rests on the shoulders of its citizens.Citizen RightsWe believe that the rights of citizens at home and abroad are interdependent.League of Women Voters of the United States[Serve as a] nonpartisan political membership organization._9c581ef4-952c-11df-9b76-8d697a64ea2aThe League of Women Voters of the United States is a nonpartisan political membership organization.Public Interest SolutionsAct after study and member agreement to achieve solutions in the public interest on key community issues at all government levels._9c581f80-952c-11df-9b76-8d697a64ea2a1.1Citizen ParticipationBuild citizen participation in the democratic process._9c582016-952c-11df-9b76-8d697a64ea2a1.2Education and AdvocacyEngage communities in promoting positive solutions to public policy issues through education and advocacy._9c5820b6-952c-11df-9b76-8d697a64ea2a1.3League of Women Voters Education Fund[Serve as] a nonpartisan public policy educational organization._9c582156-952c-11df-9b76-8d697a64ea2a2The League of Women Voters Education Fund is a nonpartisan public policy educational organization.Citizen ParticipationBuild citizen participation in the democratic process._9c5821f6-952c-11df-9b76-8d697a64ea2a2.1Issue StudiesStudy key community issues at all government levels in an unbiased manner._9c5822a0-952c-11df-9b76-8d697a64ea2a2.2Education and Conflict ManagementEnable people to seek positive solutions to public policy issues through education and conflict management._9c582354-952c-11df-9b76-8d697a64ea2a2.32006-04-172010-07-21http://www.lwv.org/AM/TemplateRedirect.cfm?template=/CM/ContentDisplay.cfm&ContentID=4929OwenAmburOwen.Ambur@verizon.net