Join/Renew

Join the League of the Elgin Area

Why and how can you join our grassroots organization?

Who are the members?

Membership in the League of Women Voters, the most respected and effective grassroots organization in the country, is open to men and women of all ages.

Our members make a visible difference by serving as community leaders using their experience to create positive, lasting change in our communities.

Why should I join?

Through participation in League projects, you will

  • contribute valuable service to the community
  • gain knowledge and experience through the study and discussion of timely and important topics
  • discover new interests, develop new skills and learn about crucial issues in your community
  • make professional contacts and develop lasting friendships as you meet others in League who share your interests

Joining the League is a great way to play an active role in your community and in our democracy! Everyone is welcome – membership in the League of Women Voters is open to anyone 16 years or older.

To join the League, click the Join/Renew button below to access the LWV Member Join/Renew Form.

Join/Renew

Membership Dues:

  • Individual members: $75 per year is the recommended amount, or pay what you can ($20 minimum).
  • You can add a second member ($150 total for both recommended, $40 for both minimum), but they each will need to provide a unique email address.
  • Life members: In appreciation of their dedication to democracy, Life Members (members for more than 50 years) are exempt from membership dues.

When you join the League of Women Voters of the Elgin Area, you are also joining the national, state, and local Leagues. Thirty-three percent of your dues payment will go to LWVUS, forty-seven percent will go to LWVIL, and twenty percent will go to this local League.

Making Payments

  • The preferred payment option is a direct bank transfer (ACH transfer), which minimizes fees. You’ll need your financial institution’s routing number and your account number.
  • You also have the option to pay by credit or debit card.
  • If you prefer to pay by check,
    ○ Please make your dues check payable to: LWVUS.
    ○ Print and complete this membership form. (Please include the name and email address of any additional household member included in the dues amount.)
    ○ Mail your check and membership form to: League of Women Voters of the Elgin Area, P O BOX 6560, Elgin, IL 60121-6560
  •  You will receive an online confirmation and an email receipt for your payment. Note: ONLY the local League portion of the membership dues will be tax-deductible. The email receipt will show the 20% of your dues going to our local League and can serve as your tax receipt.
  • Your membership dues payment will show up as three transactions on your account — one each to LWVEA, LWVIL, and LWVUS. You’ll be a member of all three!
  • Keep things simple by automatically renewing each year! Just select auto-renewal when you are paying your dues.

Renewing Your Membership

You will receive an email reminder to renew one year after your last renewal, with a link to renew on the LWV Member Portal.

If you have signed up for auto-renew, you will get a reminder that your membership is automatically renewing.

Accessing the LWV Member Portal

To update your contact information or view your past payments, go to the LWV Member Portal.

To log in to the portal:

  • Enter the email address associated with your membership.
  • You will be sent an email with a verification code to enter the code into the form. (You do not need a password.)