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Date: 8/17/2023
Subject: LWVOC Newsletter & Events for Members
From: Lisa K Adkins


Volunteerism is the heart of being a Leaguer.  There are many ways to serve such as registering voters, committee work, or at an event such as this inspiring opportunity last week.  The Vietnam Veterans Administration held their national convention in Orlando August 8-12. Nationally, local LWV organizations help conduct the election process at the VVA's request during their national conference held every 2 years. This year, 30 LWVOC volunteers came together to hand out ballots, ensure the proper ballots were collected based on the organization's 9 regions across the country and then counted the ballots. The event took many hours of planning and meticulous prep work under the direction of Nancy Nix, with Kathy Sheerin and Gina Hall assisting Nancy leading up to the event.  The overwhelming comments from the Volunteers was that it was a lot of fun, great teamwork, very well organized and wonderful to serve the VVA organization.
Shown below, many of the LWVOC volunteers with VVA staff.  See the complete Photo Album HERE
HELP NEEDED
TAKE THE QUIZ FOR VOTER REGISTRATION!
Just a reminder that all members that wish to participate in voter registration events must take and score 100% on the new voter registration quiz. The quiz can be found on the Voter Services Committee page Voter Services Committee page HERE. The new quiz went into effect 6/28/2023 and is in effect until 6/30/2025. If you haven't taken the VR quiz since 6/28/23, you must take and pass to be able to register citizens.
 
 
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
 
The Hot Topics team needs help with checking in attendees, etc.  Contact Pat Grierson for more information.
 
 
Also needed, event photographers and writers to summarize the program.  Contact Susan Windmiller for more information.
Are you a LWVOC member that wants to make a big contribution to the League’s efforts to GET OUT THE VOTE while at your computer in your bathrobe?
Supporting VOTE411 may be just the volunteer activity that you are looking for.
We need a detail person who is comfortable with databases and websites.
If interested, contact:
Terry Gillam  tsgillam42@gmail.com  407-222-8432   or  Kathy Sheerin  kathysheerin.lwvoc@yahoo.com  407-748-1198
UPCOMING EVENTS
 
For the first time, Hot Topics will be hosting a Hispanic Heritage celebration!  Join us next month to hear the inspiring stories of our panel shown above. Learn more about them HERE.   We're coming together to celebrate the remarkable legacy of Latina leadership that has shaped and continues to enrich our society. Their stories inspire us to recognize the power of diversity and to embrace the rich tapestry of experiences that make up our shared community.
 The RECAP of our Aug Hot Topics is now available including the recorded event on our YouTube Channel.
AUG 26 at 3pm and 7pm
The DEIA Committee invites you to join League members at the historic Ritz Theatre in Sanford on Sat, Aug 26 at 3p and 7p to attend the award winning play "Dissonance". We would love to see you, friends and family there.

For one night only, see the thought provoking performance of "Dissonance", a conversation between two friends, one black one white, after the murder of George Floyd. The historic Ritz Theater/Wayne Densch Performing Arts Center in Sanford is hosting the play on Saturday August 26th at 3p and 7p.
 
Special discount for Leaguers--Use promo code UNITY or HARMONY for 15% off any seat price. To learn more about the play and purchase tickets go to www.dissonanceplay.com
 
What is the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact?
No one wants the Loser to win and that is entirely possible with the Electoral College.
In 2006, the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact was introduced. It’s an elegant solution to ensure that the candidate with the most votes in all 50 states wins the presidency.  Learn how this works without a constitutional amendment.
Register to learn more HERE and join us September 6 from 1-2 PM.
 
Visit National Popular Vote Committee to learn how to get involved.
SAVE THE DATE, Sept. 23
Speakeasy, Orange County's Most Conscientious Happy Hour, returns Sept. 23 in partnership with the Global Peace Film Festival. Wine, appetizers and conversation will follow the screening at the Winter Park Library.

Two short films will be presented starting at 2:30: “Deciding Vote” will be followed by “Halls of Power." After the discussion ends about 4 p.m., Speakeasy will take place in the library's bookshop. Wine and appetizers will be served.
Details coming soon
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Angela Galvez

Ellen Prague

Donna Prague Rodolitz

Travis Smith

Erica Weatherstone

Lisa Pearcy – Ida B. Wells Member
 
Libby Jackson gave a generous donation to the LWVOC Fund in recognition of Joan and Jim Erwin for making the world a better place
 
Jill A. Giese gave a generous donation to the LWVOC Fund
 
This could be you!  $upport LWVOC
Honor or recognize someone with a donation.
 
Statewide call to action: The League of Women Voters supports the Florida Right to Clean Water campaign, a citizens' initiative to amend the Florida Constitution with the right to clean and healthy waters. If our current laws were working, then we wouldn’t have manatees dying in record numbers, 80% of our 1000 springs impaired, and harmful blue-green algae and red tide in greater frequency and duration. A constitutional right takes precedence over legislation that permits pollution, restricts fertilizer bans, and allows radioactive materials to be used in our roads. Create a legacy for the future of our waters
 
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. 
 
Learn how YOU can become an active volunteer here:  https://www.floridarighttocleanwater.org/resources
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
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