Emailing - League of Women Voters of Orange County

A FINAL PUSH TO ENSURE A SUCCESSFUL 2023

One of our newest committees, Fund Development, successfully orchestrated the "Sip & Shop" event in downtown Winter Park last week. Their efforts doubled last year's total! Ten Thousand Villages and J. McLaughlin Boutique donated 15% of their day's proceeds to LWVOC. Your holiday shopping was most appreciated.

WHY WE WORK SO HARD TO SHORE UP OUR FUNDS

Yes, like many organizations, we ask for your support in our year-end giving campaigns. As a longtime advocacy group, we've learned that the unexpected (pandemic anyone?) can deplete resources, thereby thwarting our efforts to empower voters. Fortunately, we're planners and weren't caught flat-footed but now, we're working hard to rebuild our monetary cushion. Since our group only receives about one third of your annual dues, we've learned how to do a lot with a little. So THANK YOU for your member renewals, your donations, your volunteer efforts and your community support! And if you're looking to make a final year-end tax-deductible gift, Donate HERE one-time or recurring.

Upcoming Events

TONIGHT

DEC 15, Holiday Celebration

There's still time to join us at the Winter Park University Club!

Details & Registration HERE

Live performance by Eli Skye Jazz Trio.

As is our tradition, we'll be collecting NEW toys for the Hope CommUnity Center 48th Annual Toy Drive. More info HERE about the types of toys they need.

JAN 11, Hot Topics Returns

Details below

JAN 28, Program Planning Mtg

Save the date! We'll be planning our 2023 League year, prioritizing the local issues that we can impact with positive change.

Members Only Registration

Hot Topics begins the year with a discussion of "The State of Democracy in Florida." Our incredible panel includes (shown L-R above) a former Justice of the FL Supreme Court, the CEO of the Holocaust Memorial Resource & Education Ctr of FL, a celebrated FL investigative journalist and author, and a renowned Professor of Sociology and Director of the Puerto Rico Research Hub at UCF. The moderator is a mediator and arbitrator at a local law firm as well as a former judge. Learn all about our guests and register early as THIS will be a compelling opportunity to ponder the future of democracy.

Click for details and registration info.

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League Leaders

We're giving a SHOUT OUT of appreciation to the entire Fund Development Committee. Their focused efforts to build up our savings, ensuring that we continue for another 80+ years are commendable. Enjoy these snap shots from their successful "Sip & Shop" event and if you're interested in adding your expertise to the committee, find out more by visiting

Fund Development.

*Shown top left L-R, Lee Rambeau-Kemp, Pat Grierson, Sue Gilman, Karen Estrin, Barbara Lanning. Lower left L-R, Lee Rambeau Kemp, Mary Pollock, Betty Powers, Joy Dickinson, Karen Estrin, Stacy Bursuk, Kay Hudson; Lower right, L-R, Lisa Adkins, Nancy Galyean, Kitty Woodley, Karen Estrin

What's Happening

Orange County

Native American portraits at Mennello Museum highlight work of Navajo photographer: An exhibit at the Mennello Museum of American Art aims to bridge a gap in history and representation, sparking a conversation through photographic works. Read more HERE

LWV of Florida

Announcement of their 2023 Legislative Priorities:

-Voting Rights & Election Reform

-Reproductive Health & Justice

-Education

-Natural Resources