We’re excited to announce that the 2025 LWVOR Convention will take place in Salem, OR, on May 3-4 at the First Congregational Church. This biennial event will bring members together for networking, workshops, and discussions focused on local, state, and national issues.

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Agenda

 

Friday, May 2, 2025

Lobby Day with Advocacy - 9am-12pm

Event Registration and Dine-Around Dinner Signup - 3:30pm

Dine Around - 6pm-8pm

LWV Oregon Social: Chocolate, Cheese & Wine Tasting Pajama Party - 9pm

 

Saturday, May 3, 2025

Saturday Registration opens - 8am

Business Meeting 1 - 9am-11:30am

Lunch and Lunch Speakers - 12pm-1pm

Topics Tables Visit-at-Large. VOTE SMART: Informed Convention Voting and Issues of Import - 12:50pm-1:45pm

Workshops & Discussions - 2pm-5:15pm

• Future-Proof the League to Recruit and Involve Youth and Diversity

• Oregon’s Current and Upcoming Judicial Issues

• Proposed Study: K-12 Education’s 5 Concurrences

• State Libraries and Our League Partnership

• Growing Together: Recruiting New Members and Engaging Our Membership

• United Nations and LWV Addressing Climate Change

Catered Buffet Dinner - 5:30pm-6:30pm

Dinner Speaker - 6pm-6:30pm

Hotel Caucuses - 8pm-9pm

 

Sunday, May 4, 2025

Sunday Registration opens - 8am

Business Session II - 8:30am-12:30pm

Adjourn/Photo Op - 12:30pm

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Hotel Booking

 

The Grand Hotel in Salem is offering an excellent group rate of $189.00 for a double room, two queen beds, max 4 people. King rooms are available for $169.00. We welcome you to reserve your room today by calling the Grand Hotel at 503-540-7800 and referencing "League of Women Voters of Oregon Statewide Conference" to receive the group rate or booking via this link. Reservations must be made by April 15th, 2025. Breakfast is included in your hotel reservation. Please note that hotel rooms or other accomodations must be booked seperately and are not included with event registration. Extended hotel stay options are available through our Grand Hotel booking site at reduced League rates from May 1-May 6 for tourism and vacation experiences.

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Local League and Unit Representation

 

LWVOR Convention is a biennial event for state leaders to network, brainstorm, attend caucuses and workshops, and enjoy the company of like-minded people dedicated to empowering voters and defending democracy in 2025. We will focus on local, state and national issues. Each local League is entitled to two delegates (for the first 40 members or fewer) to attend the meeting and vote on State League business items. There will be one additional delegate allowed for every 20 additional members or major fraction (10 or more). Each approved Member-At-State unit shall be entitled to one delegate. MAS members not in an approved unit shall be entitled to one delegate for every 20 MAS members belonging to the State League.

 

Access

 

We are committed to ensuring maximum equitable participation and representation in our biennial LWVOR Convention. If your local League, Unit or state League members would otherwise be unable to send its allotted delegates, you are invited to apply for an access/accommodation ticket using this form.

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If you need accessibility or accommodation arrangements for virtual or in-person attendance, please email lwvor@lwvor.org so we can assist.

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Lobby Day on Friday, May 2nd

 

League of Women Voters members are invited to join us for Lobby Day at the Oregon State Capitol on May 2nd.

You can make a difference! During Lobby Day, you’ll meet with your legislators and advocate for the issues that League members care about. Never lobbied in Salem before? No worries, we will provide assistance and can partner you with a more experienced advocate.

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Want to attend but aren’t sure?

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• You don’t need to have experience. We all had to start somewhere!

• Training will be provided in a Communications Cafe on April 14 at 6:30pm

• The Grand Hotel is extending its special rate to Thursday evening

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When you register for the convention, please tell us you would like to receive more information about the League's Lobby Day May 2

 

Friday Lunch Options

 

LWVOR is excited to announce that we will have a special lunch option available at 1pm on Friday, May 2 for an additional charge. A taco bar will be served on the Willamette Queen, a historic riverboat moored on the Willamette River in Salem. You can add a lunch ticket for the riverboat experience during your checkout process. Reservations required.

 

Additional Event Information

 

In-person attendance is preferable, with virtual attendance available for business sessions for both delegates and observers. There is no limit to the number of local League observers who may attend. Your registration fee covers all business sessions, workshops, and speakers, as well as lunch and dinner on Saturday. Parking is free at the event.

Convention check-in and dine-around sign-ups will be located at the Grand Hotel in Salem, OR. They will begin at 3pm on Friday and run until 5pm, when groups will begin to gather for their respective dine-around groups.

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Extracurricular Activities

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We welcome all attendees to explore the beautiful Willamette Valley as part of their Convention experience! We have collected some suggested activities, below,  for any interested in activities in Salem and the surrounding areas.

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Government Building Tours

Oregon Supreme Court
Hours: 9 AM – 4 PM (Friday)
Fee: Free
Notes: No formal tour available; enter and view the Courtroom and art display

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Oregon Capitol Building
Hours: 9 AM – 4 PM (Monday–Friday)
Fee: Free
Website: https://oregoncapitol.com/tours/

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Oregon State Hospital Museum
Hours: 12 PM – 4 PM (Thursday–Saturday)
Fee: $8 Adults, $7 Seniors
Website: https://oshmuseum.org/visit/

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Gardens

Oregon Gardens
Hours: 10 AM – 4 PM (Daily)
Fee: $10–12 per person
Website: https://oregongarden.org/

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Bush Park
Hours: 8 AM – 8 PM (Daily)
Fee: Free
Website: https://bushhousemuseum.org/

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Gaiety Hollow
Hours: Saturdays 
Fee: $10 Guided Tour with Reservation; $15 if combined with Deepwood Tour
Website: https://lordschryver.org/open-gardens/

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Historical Home Tours

Deepwood Museum & Gardens
Tour Times: 9 AM, 10 AM, 11 AM, Noon (Wednesday–Saturday)
Fee: $5–6 per person (reservation recommended)
Phone: 503.363.1825
Website: https://deepwoodmuseum.org/

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Bush House Museum
Tour Times: 12:15 PM, 1:15 PM, 2:15 PM, 3:15 PM (Thursday–Saturday)
Fee: Free
Website: https://bushhousemuseum.org/

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Brunk House
Hours: 10 AM – 2 PM (Friday–Saturday)
Fee: $4–5 per person
Website: https://www.polkcountyhistoricalsociety.org/brunk-house/

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Wine Tours & Tasting Rooms

Honeywood Winery
Hours: 11 AM – 5 PM (Daily)
Fee: $8 for a flight of 4 wines
Website: https://www.honeywoodwinery.com/

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Chemeketa Cellars
Hours: 4–8 PM (Wed–Fri), 12–4 PM (Sat–Sun)
Fee: $15 for a flight (waived with purchase of 2 bottles)
Website: https://www.chemeketacellars.com/

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Willamette Valley Vineyards
Hours: 11 AM – 6 PM (Daily)
Fee: See website; reservations recommended
Website: https://www.wvv.com/

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Ankeny Vineyards
Hours: 12 PM – 6 PM (Daily)
Fee: $15 for a flight (waived with purchase of 2 bottles)
Website: https://ankenyvineyard.com/

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Vitae Springs Winery
Hours: 11 AM – 5 PM (Saturday–Sunday)
Fee: $35 per person (includes snack plate; waived with 3-bottle purchase)
Website: https://www.vitaesprings.com/

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STOMP by Croft Vineyards
Hours: 3–8 PM (Thurs–Fri), 12–8 PM (Saturday), 12–5 PM (Sunday)
Website: https://www.croftvineyards.com/