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Date: 9/14/2023
Subject: LWVOC Newsletter & Events for Members
From: Lisa K Adkins


"Yesterday, history was made and I am extremely proud.  For the first time in its 84 year history, LWVOC hosted its first “Hot Topics” luncheon with an all Latina panel.  As President of the league, I am proud to lead and honored to serve an organization so deeply committed to our collective community.
As the league endeavors to bring voter access and education to every community in Orange County, I am thankful for our panelists who shared their history, challenges, triumphs and reminded us all that what we have in common is so much more than what divides us."  Tiffany Hughes, LWVOC President
 
Shown below L-R: Susan Windmiller-HT Chair; panelists Laudi Campo, Amy Mercado, Nancy Alvarez, Johanna Lopez, Sami Haiman-Marrero, Tiffany Hughes-LWVOC President; some of our guests and panelists
UPCOMING EVENTS

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. 

Two films will be presented in the library auditorium (1052 W. Morse Blvd., Winter Park, FL 32789) starting at 2:30PM: "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. 
SEPT 15-OCT 15
Initiated in 1968 under President Lyndon Johnson and expanded into law in 1988 during President Ronald Reagan’s administration, this 30-day period celebrates the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America.
2023 Disability Voting Rights Week
There are over 38 million people with disabilities who are eligible to vote, but access barriers keep many disabled voters from accessing their right to vote. Disability Voting Rights Week is all about protecting the rights of people with disabilities to participate fully in our democracy. Let's champion equal access to the ballot box and leaders who prioritize every voter's needs! LEARN MORE.
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
Fair warning...this Hot Topics will be a SELL-OUT event.  Visit our Hot Topics page for all the details about this unique opportunity to hear the dialogue between history-making Congressman Maxwell Frost (first Gen Z elected to Congress) and Orlando Sentinel columnist Scott Maxwell. Again, don't delay and click the button above to secure your spot!
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, providing education on a wealth of topics and as you see above, helping communities collect post-election campaign signs for recycling.

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.
LET'S TALK
 INVITE a League speaker to your next event!  The League of Women Voters was founded on the premise of educating voters.  For all topics concerning voters/voter registration:  Click Request for Voter Registration Event
 
Our other topics include issue advocacy, League history/policy, local government and more. Click Speaker Request Form
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Amber Ramirez
 
 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
Karen Ramberg made a generous donation to the LWVOC Fund
  
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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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