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Date: 10/13/2022
Subject: LWVOC Newsletter & Events
From: Lisa K Adkins


If you joined the League because you "wanted to do something," then NOW is your chance to be an active participant in democracy.
  • Voter Services is still looking for volunteers.  MEMBERS ONLY can visit Volunteering Opportunities HERE and choose to help in various ways including being a poll worker or helping to support these workers.
  • Pick up a "Move Orange County Forward" yard sign showing support for the Transportation initiative.  Contact Theo Webster or Barbara Lanning for more info.
  • Encourage your friends, family, and colleagues to visit www.vote411.org to be "vote ready" for NOV 8
  • Attend upcoming League events to learn more about leadership opportunities as well as a casual chat with our Co-Presidents
  • And if your schedule is limiting but you still want to help...we're very appreciative of a Donation HERE
Upcoming Events
OCT 13, Today
Chat with the Co-Presidents
12 noon ZOOM Join Barbara and Nicolette for a casual chat and League updates
OCT 26
Leadership Meeting
Learn how to get involved in League leadership
12 noon via ZOOM  Committee leaders
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Go Shopping for League gear!
 
Click the  Shopping Link HERE
 
 
And don't forget, we still have copies of our Warriors for Democracy book written by Leaguer Ann Patton.
 
Click here  Book Purchase
What's Happening?
Orange County
Want to read what the candidates have to say in their own words?  Visit Vote411 and click on "Find What's on Your Ballot" to see a personalized VOTER GUIDE.
Florida
There are three statewide constitutional amendments on the NOV ballot in Florida.  All were proposed by the Florida Legislature. Learn more about these amendments at our state LWV website:  Amendment Information
 
As Hurricane Ian recovery continues, these resources have been outlined by Jackie Colon.  Read more: Support and Recovery Resources
Event Recaps
The autumn New Member Orientation enthusiastically introduced members and guests to our various committees along with a short history of LWVOC.  Much appreciation goes to our dedicated Leaguers-Membership Committee who organize this twice yearly event.  Thanks for the dinner and vino! Below, photography courtesy of Carol Wonsage, L-R Transportation Committee-Theo Webster & Paul Conway answer questions.  Communications and History reps-Lisa Adkins, new member Martha Seneff, Ann Patton & Joy Dickinson
An impassioned crowd attended yesterday's HOT TOPICS: 21st Century ERA at the Winter Park Events Center.  From Barbara Liston's review:  "All of the constitutional requirements have been fulfilled to add the Equal Rights Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. So why hasn’t it happened?" Cont. reading HERE
Photos below courtesy Carol Wonsavage L-R:  Susan Windmiller, Senator Aubrey Gibson, Gloria Pickar, panelists Sen. Gibson, Prof. Kara Consalo, Rep. Anna Eskamani
Save the date, NOV 9, for next month's HOT TOPICS.  We'll be discussing the LWV's moonshot....

Make Every Vote Count:  How to Restore Fair and Trusted Presidential Elections

Before all the votes are counted Nov. 8, we will all be talking about the 2024 Presidential election and the issues around that election.

Two of the last four presidents took office even though they lost the popular vote. It doesn’t take a constitutional amendment to fix this; National Popular Vote and Electoral Count Act legislation can.  In fact, we are 72% of the way to accomplishing the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact.  And when Mitch McConnell supports the Electoral Count Act, that may be on track.

 
League Leaders
Warrior in Action
Longtime Leaguer Adrienne Katz Katz, a founder of our LWVOC Speaker's Bureau was recently featured at the UCF LIFE (Learning is for Elders) program which has approximately 800 members. Ever the professional, Adrienne said, "I was apprehensive about how the audience would respond to joining in the "I am Woman" lyrics, but it was gratifying to hear them.  I had an appreciative crowd around me when it was over."
 
Listen to Adrienne's presentation at this
Warriors for Democracy
What person or group do you believe has been a Warrior for Democracy this past year? In a time when democracy is being challenged on many fronts, who has gone above and beyond to defend democracy in Orange County?

Our first honoree was then State Senator Geraldine Thompson for her challenge of the Governor's appointment of an unqualified candidate for the Florida Supreme Court. You now get a chance to select the next awardee!
Nominations extended til OCT 23.
Welcome New
Members
Thank You
Donors
A hearty welcome to our newest members!
 
Ellen Snyder
Beverly Winn
Christine Burton
Carol Burkett
Melanie Forman
Mira Tanna
Jackie Stealey
Kathleen Brosi – Ida B. Wells Member
Sharon McGuire
Laura Markley
 
Thank you for your generous donation!
Barbara Granade
 
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