| Who will control the future of America’s news ecosystem: Wall Street billionaires concerned only with profit, or those who see journalism as an essential public service, the lifeblood of our democracy? That is the question asked by filmmakers and one that Leaguers explored recently at a screening and discussion of the documentary Stripped for Parts, now available for viewing through DEC 31 on PBS. Details HERE | "Stripped for Parts” is the story of a secretive hedge fund that is plundering what is left of America’s newspapers, and the journalists who are fighting back. Following the screening at the home of Sue Foreman (shown above right with attendees) -- Judith Smelser, President and General Manager of Central Florida Public Media, and Beth Kassab, Editor of the Winter Park Voice, (shown above left with VP Lee Rambeau Kemp) led a discussion among League attendees. (photos by C. Wonsavage) See full photo album HERE |  | |
You can vote early thru NOV 2
City of Orlando District 1, 3, & 5 City Commissioner
Learn more about the candidates HERE.
Vote early at: Supervisor of Elections Office - 119 W Kaley Street, Orlando, FL 32806
Questions?
|  | Barbara Lanning represented the League at the Orange County's SOE "Vote Early" celebration on Oct. 28. Joining her in this photo, l-r: Daniella Cruz (former LWVFL intern)-Hispanic Federation, Karen Castor Dentel SOE, Blake Summerlin, SOE PIO, Barbara.
Local civic organizations, including the All Voting is Local, Hispanic Federation, Central Florida Urban League, and Equal Ground Education Fund, also joined the event. | | |
 | We are getting A LOT of requests for tabling at local events and need VOLUNTEERS! Check out the information below to sign up and help us empower voters. Visit Volunteering Opportunities often as it is updated regularly. Shown below: (Second shift at Ocoee) Victor Collazo, Betty Saulpaugh, Leslie Guerra, Barbara Lanning, Bobby Sena, Mary Ann Coffey, Jeandelize Velez (SOE) Pitching in from LWV Seminole- Lori Zollman, Leslie Guerra, and Mary Ann Coffey (And bonus fun, a student photo-bombed them in the background!)
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CLICK below to view a short "how-to video" on our YouTube channel and start your volunteering era with the League.
NOV 1, Unity Health Fair 2 shifts starting 8AM
Tabling at a free, indoor health fair. Community resources and lunch provided to attendees.
NOV 7-8, Growvember
Mead Gardens Annual Plant Sale & Festival
Represent the League and provide voter info
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*For voter registration tabling, you must have taken and passed the League voter registration test HERE.(ForLeaguers only-must be logged into system to connect)
NOV 13, Evans High School
We will present our PPT to the Government classes and register/pre-register students.
Ongoing OBSERVER CORPS
Monthly observations of City Council Mtgs
with reports back to League.
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How should Orange County use its Tourism Development Tax (TDT) -- the millions generated by visitors every year? Could this funding stream help pay for future infrastructure and community needs? Join the League of Women Voters of Orange County for a thought-provoking Hot Topics discussion as local leaders debate competing visions for how these dollars should be spent.
Moderator: LaToya Dennis, News Director and Managing Editor, Central Florida Public Media
Panelists:
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Jane Healy, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and former co-chair, TDT Citizens Advisory Task Force
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Frank Santos, CEO, Rosen Hotels & Resorts
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State Sen. Carlos Guillermo Smith, representing Central Florida
| | Give a Little Joy at Our Next Hot Topics Town Square!
Next month’s Hot Topics Town Square will feature a League merchandise table and not one, but two community collections supporting the HOPE CommUnity Center!
🎁 Toy Drive:
We’re collecting new, unwrapped toys for HCC’s annual toy sale. For the past decade, we’ve gathered toys at our Holiday Party—but this year, we’re expanding so even more of you can join in the fun!
🥫 Food Drive:
Our Immigration Committee is also sponsoring a non-perishable food drive to help local families in need.
This season of thanks and giving, please consider bringing a child’s toy and a food item to Hot Topics.
Can’t make it in person? No problem! HCC has provided easy links (https://a.co/jh6iIVv) and QR codes for online donations and their Amazon wish list—so you can give in the way that works best for you. Details below—let’s make a difference together! Toys can also be dropped off through Dec 19 at 800 Hawthorne Ave, Apopka, FL 32703
|  | | The annual holiday Park Avenue Sip and Shop will be on December 11.
Come out and support the League by purchasing great gifts, books, clothing, home and fashion accessories. Each store will give a percentage of proceeds for the day to the LWVOC. More details coming soon!
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It's been a year...and it's not over yet!
Make plans to de-stress and party with your
fellow Leaguers this holiday season. | | |
Several members from LWVOC sit on the ATJ (Alliance for Truth and Justice) team. Learn more about the event and ATJ at:
www.alliancetruthjustice.org
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Larissa Perez
Emily Williams
Marty Stonerock
Barbara Fulton
Linnea Nelson
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Sheryl Heitker and Mark D. Dixon, generous gift
Elizabeth A. Kelly, generous gift
Harold Rhoads, Giving Society
Learn about the many different ways for you to $upport the LWVOC.
Visit our newly revamped Donate page for more information.
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Sponsors are vital to our work to empower voters by providing timely information for the benefit of non-partisan civic engagement in our community and we have a range of sponsorship levels available. To further explore how to become a sponsor, please contact LWVOC Vice President and Fund Development Chair Lee Rambeau Kemp HERE
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