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Date: 6/27/2026
Subject: LWVOC Newsletter & Events
From: Lisa Adkins


Leaguers, we are resending this newsletter as we’ve been made aware that it did not successfully go through on Thursday due to the ongoing website issues.
 
It's been an exciting first week of summer and although you may be busy with the season's activities, there's A LOT happening in our local, state, and national governments. Our committees still meet regularly and mostly via Zoom so be sure to check out our events below and sign up to join them.
 
With important decisions being made now about VBM (Vote-by-Mail) ballots and their dispersal via the USPS, you can still be involved...even if it's on your phone lounging by the pool! Vote‑by‑mail is a lifeline for many voters. A new USPS proposal could block ballots from being delivered in some states.
Make your voice heard by July 2.
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Also, continued appreciation for your patience as our website hosting company continues to upgrade and secure its services for our site. If you run into an "error" message while registering, donating, etc. just wait a few minutes and revisit the site. And hopefully, all our services will be up and running in their normal manner soon including this newsletter!
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OPINION ESSAY by Kam Shenai, reposted from 6/22 Orlando Sentinel
 Headlines brag that 62% of Americans own stock. For most working people, that “ownership” sits locked inside a retirement account they cannot touch for decades. A market boom adds numbers to a screen. It doesn’t help them buy a tank of gas today.
 
We have split America into two different economic worlds: the asset economy and the wage economy. If you live in the asset economy, where wealth grows through stocks and investments, a booming market lifts you up. But look at the actual numbers: the wealthiest 10% of households own 93% of all stock market wealth. The top 1% alone owns more than half. The bottom 50% of Americans? They own just 1%.
The DEIA Committee Social Justice book club discussion of the data driven book, “Homelessness Is a Housing Issue” by Gregg Colbert and Clayton Page Alden is about the underlying causes of homelessness and the need to stop judging those who aren’t housed as failures. The group spoke of systems and structures that prevent the availability of sufficient housing resources. The group included League members, Gina Hall, Val Mobley, Joan Erwin and Virginia Meany and Carla Cox from the Christian Service Center. The discussion next month will focus on the Orlando area. Join us by contacting Virginia Meany..
Voter Services participated in a recent “Dorm Storm” event where they tabled with voter information for students moving into the dorms for summer semester. Lee Rambeau Kemp, Lynn Nelson and Margo Hamel were there Sunday to welcome students and provide information about registering, changing addresses, ID requirements, Vote411, etc. Other organizations who also tabled were People Power, Engage Florida, Youth Action Fund, and Planned Parenthood. Visit Volunteering opportunities and take part in a Dorm Storm this fall!
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS!
 
Anne Stevenson
 
 
Did you know that we have a strong student membership? Students are encouraged to join us we cover the cost of their fees.  We're a non-profit and non-partisan organization that serves the community. Getting the next generation involved in local government is a great step forward to empowering a lifelong commitment to voting. Plus, it will be impressive addition to their future resumes!
THANK YOU, DONORS
 
We've almost met our Summer Matching Campaign for $25,000 even with our current technology issues! We encourage you to keep trying if thwarted by an "error" message online OR utilize "snail mail" as shown below!
 
Donate at lwvoc.org/give or mail your contribution to:

LWVOC
P.O. Box 1901
Winter Park, FL 32790

 

Also include your committee's name on your check or online donation form so your committee receives credit if you're competing in our committee competition.
THANK you to our very important Hot Topics Sponsors!
Visionary sponsors: Phil and Jennifer Anderson
Silver sponsors:
Lyn and David Berelsman
Voting Voices — Caroline Emmons-Schramm, Michele Levy, Charley Williams, and Laurie and Richard Wack
The Kindred Three--Joan Erwin, Sue Foreman, Lee Rambeau Kemp
Friends of the League--Hon. Fred Lauten & Shelley Lauten, Hon. Bob LeBlanc & Joanie Schuler LeBlanc, Dr. Gloria Pickar
Bronze sponsors: Alex and Hon. Cynthia Mackinnon
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