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Date: 6/15/2023
Subject: LWVOC Newsletter & Events for Members
From: Lisa K Adkins


Has it been a while since you've attended a League event?  As a grassroots non-profit, we offer many opportunities through volunteering.  Get to know your fellow Leaguers in an environment of public service.  Members, log into the system and click Volunteering Opportunities
Have you been planning to attend HOT TOPICS at the Winter Park Events Center but are worried about the time commitment during the work day or even parking at the Center?  Rest assured that our doors open early at 11AM for you to check-in, get your food, catch up with friends and network with new acquaintances; the program starts  and finishes ON TIME.  Parking is FREE in lots around the Center as well as the nearby parking garage.  Our next event is August 9.  Put it on your calendar, bring a friend and join us.  Registration-AUG 9 Hot Topics    (Members, log into system to receive the discounted price.)
Read Susan Windmiller's Review HERE.
Enjoy these snapshots from volunteer photographer Jill Hamilton Buss at yesterday's event.  Shown L-R, panelists Terry Prather, Ryan Von Weller, League 1st VP Lee Rambeau Kemp, Mitchell Glasser, Beth Kassab;  and our many smiling guests
Upcoming Events 
JUNE 20, Stay WOKE Rally
1-5pm, Lake Lorna Doone Park
A 15 city rolling protest
JULY 18, Virtual New Member Orientation
6:30 PM, Zoom Event
ALL WELCOME
*Members, be sure you are logged into the system to register.
 LOCAL EVENTS:
 
Learn more about Juneteenth through the
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
The LWVOC is once again a partner for the Orange County Solar Co-op 2023 which opened on June 5.   This Co-op is facilitated by Solar United Neighbors of Florida, a non-profit that the League helped bring to the state in 2016.  Both the City of Orlando and Orange County govt. are co-sponsors. Local city partners include Apopka, Maitland and Winter Park.
Who is eligible?  Homeowners and owners of small commercial properties in Orange County.
Benefits?  Free analysis on your properties "solar potential", access to affordable solar and solar education, skip aggressive salespersons, assistance as needed by a trusted third party (ie SUNF).
Joining a Co-op is free and you are free to decline the bid offered by the co-op's choosen installer.
How to get started?  Attend Solar 101 sessions, either via Zoom or in person, and sign up to join here
Shown:LWVOC member, Rachel Deming, joined one of the Solar Co-ops several years and enjoys solar sourced electricity along with her pup, Samson.
MEMBERS:  We are interested in seeing what advisory boards you are involved in at the county or City of Orlando level to see how our League and our members can be more involved. Click HERE for a quick survey. If you have any questions or concerns, please email our project coordinator, Deborah Coffy at info.lwvoc@gmail.com
VOLUNTEER NEWS:  Many of you who help with voter registration and education events utilize our Storage Center supplies.  It has MOVED effective June 12.  For more information about its location/details, visit the Voter Service Forum
 
MAYOR'S ACADEMY
DEADLINE to apply is JUNE 17
 
Apply for the 2023 Mayor's City Academy today and acquaint yourself with how the City of Orlando operates! The MCA is a GREAT way to get involved in your community and meet city staff and residents who love the City Beautiful!
Mayor's City Academy is a 12-week program.
 
Sessions are on Thursday evenings from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at different locations throughout the city.

Details and registration here
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Event Recaps
Charley Williams hosted HT Overtime yesterday with panelists shown L-R: Mitchell Glasser, Ryan Von Weller, Terry Prather, and Charley.
Hot Topics Overtime is an opportunity to extend the conversation with our guests, allowing you to ask your own questions.  Of note, Mr. Glasser informed us that Orange County becomes the owner of "extra property" from time to time due to Tax/Deed issues and they purposefully make some of this property available to housing non-profits.
HT Overtime is held after Hot Topics in the upstairs community room of the Winter Park Library.
Climate First Bank is our Platinum Sponsor. The bank will be supporting LWVOC Hot Topics events for 2023. Climate First Bank is the world's first FDIC-insured community bank founded to combat the climate crisis. Climate First Bank offers a complete, full-service portfolio of simple and easy-to-use traditional banking products designed to do good for people and the planet.  Please follow this link to learn more: climatefirstbank.com
Welcome new BRONZE Sponsors of Hot Topics, Lyn and David Berelsman.  Interested in becoming a Hot Topics sponsor?  Visit our Donation page for more information or contact
Mary Ann Feldheim
Barbara Hansen
Samuel McMillon – Ida B. Wells Member
Leland Whelpley
Ariana Jackson
Gustavo Sanchez
 
Kitty M. Woodley, a generous donation to the LWVOC Fund.
 
Who's missing here?  It could be you!  $upport LWVOC.
 

MEMBERS ONLY: This week's webinar will focus on Floridians Protecting Freedom's ballot initiative aimed limiting government interference with abortion.

The League believes without the ability to make reproductive decisions for one’s own body, women and those who can become pregnant cannot participate equally in our democracy.

Register below to join us at 1:00 p.m. (ET) on Friday, June 16 as we hear from leaders from Floridians Protecting Freedom and the League of Women Voters of Florida's Reproductive Health & Justice Statewide Action Team on important petition gathering information and procedures. League leaders will also briefly address changes in voter registration processes due to Senate Bill 7050 coming into effect on July 1, 2023.
 
 
The LWVFL and LWVOC are in support of the following petitions:
  •  An amendment to limit government interference with abortion-- The coalition "Floridians Protecting Freedom" has launched a citizen-led ballot initiative campaign to give women the right to seek abortions up to viability.  Learn how to become a Reproductive Freedom volunteer here.
  • The Right to Clean Water! In support of establishing our basic right to clean and healthy water, LWVOC has committed to helping get the citizen initiative on the 2024 ballot.  
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