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Date: 9/7/2023
Subject: LWVOC Newsletter & Events for Members
From: Lisa K Adkins


Voter Services Chairs  Kathy Sheerin and Gina Hall  (shown below, center row in purple) recently spoke at an event with the group REACH (Recognizing, Experiencing Asian Cultural Heritage). They  attended at the invitation of ACT, Asian American-Pacific Islanders Come Together. The meeting included about 50 local high school students from across several HS in Orange County. The focus of the presentation was Voter Education and Voter Registration. They gave out fans with QR codes, VR forms and talked about why it is important for students to register to vote, especially in light of banned books, the ban of certain AP courses and the cancellation of certain student clubs or organizations in high schools in Orange County.
INVITE a League speaker to your next event!  For all topics concerning voters/voter registration:
 
Other topics including issue advocacy, League history/policy, local government, etc:
UPCOMING EVENTS
Latina leaders will share their challenges and subsequent success as the League of Women Voters of Orange County continues its “Hot Topics” series on Sept. 13, 2023. “Latina Leadership and Legacy: LWVOC Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month,” takes place at 11:30 a.m. at the Winter Park Events Center, 1050 W. Morse Blvd.  Doors open at 11am and HT Overtime in the library afterwards is 1:15-1:45pm.

The moderator is Nancy Alvarez, WESH 2 News anchor, and panelists include Samí Haiman-Marrero, president and CEO of Urbander communications agency; Johanna Lopez, current Florida House Representative and former member of the Orange County School Board; Amy Mercado, Orange County Property Appraiser and former Florida House Representative, twice elected, and Laudi Campo, Hispanic Federation Florida State Director    Learn more about them HERE. 
Click this LINK to take a guess about who we're inviting to lunch. HINT: Maxwell x 2  We'll randomly choose one participant to win a FREE Hot Topics lunch!

Central Florida’s most conscientious happy hour, REGISTER HERE  — Speakeasy with the League of Women Voters, Orange County — returns Sept. 23 in partnership with the Global Peace Film Festival. Wine, appetizers and conversation will follow the screening of two short documentaries at the Winter Park Library.

 “I am excited about connecting with our Orange County community as we reignite our Speakeasy event series, especially for our young adults. See you there!” said LWVOC President Tiffany Hughes.

Two films will be presented in the library auditorium (1052 W. Morse Blvd., Winter Park, FL 32789) starting at 2:30 p.m.: "Deciding Vote" will be followed by "The Halls of Power." Some of the filmmakers will be on hand to discuss the documentaries.

 Speakeasy with the League will take place afterward in the library’s bookshop. Wine, water and appetizers will be served. 
COMMUNITY EVENTS
On Thursday, October 19, 2023, people across Central Florida will host or take part in small group conversations (the sweet spot is 6-10 people) to get ideas flowing about all the different ways — big and small — each of us can make Central Florida an even better place to live, work and play.
 
The DEIA Committee will be there and all Leaguers/guests are invited to participate.  Find out more:
The City of Winter Park will be hosting its second Sustainability Fair & EV Car Show on Saturday, September 23, from 9 to 11 a.m., in Central Park West Meadow.
The event is being hosted in recognition of National Drive Electric Week, and will feature an exhibition of electric bicycles, motorcycles, and over 30 vehicles.  LWVOC will be there with other sustainability vendors.
Find out more from Bungalower.com
Orange County is eagerly seeking community volunteers who want to participate on advisory boards.
Specifically, they are looking for 2 people to serve on the Noise and Abatement Board and need representation from
Districts 1 & 6.
REGISTER!  SHOW UP! VOTE!
Orange County Supervisor of Elections
Request your vote-by-mail ballot:
 
By phone – call us at 407-836-8683 or
 By fax, mail or email – 
Mail: P.O. Box 562001, Orlando, FL 32856-2001
Fax: 407-254-657
 
 
 
 
National Voter Registration Day - September 19, 2023
 
Celebrate democracy by helping us get every eligible American registered and #VoteReady for their next trip to the ballot box in 2023 and beyond!
Visit the Voter Services Committee page HERE. to see how to become involved.
Also, we have Voting Info links at the top of our website:  LWVOC.org
UNSUNG HEROES~The lifeblood of the League is our member volunteer force. Rain or "broil" they are out registering voters and providing education on a wealth of topics ranging from new voting laws to government operations to a non-partisan look at issues voters will decide. In order for that volunteer army to march, there are also unsung heroes behind the scenes providing logistics and support. We want to recognize them as well! (Shown above, Adopt-a-Precinct volunteers at Precinct 1)

The Board of Directors wants to hear from you - who are the League's "unsung heroes?" Tell us who they are and we will honor our volunteer force at the Fall League Showcase & New Member Welcome on October 17th.
Please submit your nominations HERE through September 18th.
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Diego Victoria
Laura Jimenez-Lamouth
Julia Kilby
Rick Kilby
Emilia McLaughlin
 
 Click Join Now to learn all about our Membership levels including Student Memberships which are FREE.
 
Make sure to attend our next League Showcase & New Member Orientation.  Details below; members need to log in to the system to Register HERE
Randall M. Sumner & George Mabry made a generous donation to the LWVOC Fund
 
Emily S. Glickstein made a generous donation to the LWVOC Fund
 
This could be you!  $upport LWVOC
Honor or recognize someone with a donation.
 
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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