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Date: 12/19/2022
Subject: Final 2022 LWVOC Newsletter & Events
From: Lisa K Adkins


THE GIFT OF MEMORIES
It's time for our annual video montage, a fun reminder of how we managed the challenges and triumphs of 2022 and as always, our members are the "stars" of the show.  Normally presented at the holiday party but due to the venue's technical glitch, its premier happens on YouTube instead this year! Click to view HERE
Also, click to view a video from Co-President Nicolette Springer who is serving from afar for her last few months as LWVOC Co-President.
 
ENJOY this final newsletter of the year as you celebrate the holidays!
Upcoming Events
 
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.
DEC 31, Last Day to Make a Tax-deductible gift to the League
 
Tying up those last holiday gift packages?  Click below to learn about what's on our wish list.
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.
League Leaders
EVENTS COMMITTEE organizes another festive holiday party! They've made quite a difference since being formed earlier this year.  Congratulations to these League Leaders who help us come together in an organized and fun fashion!  Members shown  L-R standing:  Lindsey Snow, Chandra Griffin, Pat Grierson, Susan Sussman; seated: Sharon Lusk, Darlyn Jimenez
 Holiday party photography courtesy Carol Wonsavage.  Visit her Holiday Party 2022 Album HERE
LWVOC presents 2022 Warrior for Democracy Award to the Orlando Sentinel, recognizing their unique ability to speak truth to power. 
Read article HERE.  Shown above at presentation L-R:  Editor-in-chief Julie Anderson, Co-President Barbara Lanning, Managing Editor Roger Simmons
In lieu of a traditional plaque, the League presented a monetary contribution to the Orlando Sentinel's Community News Fund.
 
LEADING LOCALLY
"Grassroots organizing and outreach are changing and we are learning how to operate in a new world...we are delighted to award to two who have a long and successful history of organizing."  Barbara Lanning (shown above center)
Community leaders Vivian Lyte Johnson (left) and Patricia Rumph (far right) received much deserved recognition for their outstanding community service at our holiday gathering. 
Click HERE to read more about them and their advocacy efforts in Orange County.
LAUNCH THAT Digital Marketing  was also recognized as a Democracy Defender.  Their guidance helped to expand LWVOC's digital presence across all platforms ensuring our ability to reach a wider and more diverse audience.
Click HERE to read more about their assistance and its amazing results.
Shown L-R: Amy Edel, Fran Mannino, Lisa Adkins-League Communications, Cara Tompot, Claire Walker
 
 Savannah Burton
 
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