The officers for the new year are Patricia Weber, president; Gladys Armstrong, program vice president; Barbara Mendenhall, membership vice president; Helga Ruby, administration vice president; Florence Smith, secretary; and Dale Hill, treasurer.

The league's mission is to encourage citizens to become informed and active governmental participants, to increase their understanding of public policy issues and to influence public policy through education and advocacy.

For more information about the league, call 800.867.VOTE or visit www.lwv-sw-santaclara-valley.org.