 | The League of Women Voters of Orange County took part in the national League's "Unite and Rise--Day of Action" on August 8th. With an organized plan, approximately 75 volunteers including help from community partners, they reached a large number of voters in low turnout precincts with a message to vote and vote early! How did the day go?
- Teams of phone bankers completed 645 calls
- Volunteers knocked on doors for approximately 539 people
- "Vote early" signs and more were waved near the Kia Ctr.
- Over 6300 postcards were mailed (earlier completion)
- Social media videos of the events have over 3500 views
To ALL of the many Leaguers who worked tirelessly to put this together, THANK YOU. And much appreciation goes to our community partners (many shown below): Shiloh Baptist Church Orlando (meeting place), Equal Ground FL, Engage Florida, Delta Sigma Theta Orange County Alumnae, AKA Orlando-Delta Omicron Omega, Omega Psi Phi-Orlando Ques, Phi Beta Sigma
VIEW the Unite & Rise photo album HERE
*And if you want to take part in volunteering for the League, keep scrolling to the TAKE ACTION section for upcoming opportunities. |  |  | | LAST WEEK was a busy week for getting out the vote! The LWVOC also took part in another nationally sponsored League effort partnering with the Southern Poverty Law Center and other organizations. Besides the panel, speakers included Leaguer Dr. LaVon Wright Bracy, US Rep. Maxwell Frost, poet Quincy Major, and a Columbian tribute dance troupe.
Shown is the "Voting Voices" panel l-r: Fl Congressman RaShon Young, FL Sen. LaVon Bracy Davis, Equal Ground Exec. Dir. Genesis Robinson, Common Cause Pres. & CEO Virginia Kase Solomon (former LWVUS CEO), All Voting is Local Senior Campaign Manager Ricardo Negron-Alvarez
| | | Every conversation matters. Every volunteer matters. And every voter we reach helps build a stronger, more representative democracy.~Kay Hudson | Early voting polls are open in Orange County and will remain so through August 16, 9am-7pm daily. There are 27 locations available and you can find them at voteorangefl.gov/vote-early/ the Orange County Supervisor of Elections site.
Other election questions? Visit the League of Women Voters election education resource at: www.vote411.org
Want to explore information from our local news agencies? The Voter Guide produced by the News Collaborative of Central Florida, a collective of independent local news outlets and aligned partners is their effort toward a more informed and engaged Central Florida. | | |  | | Still holding your VBM ballot? Since it's so close to the AUG 18 election (and postmarks don't count-it has to be there by election day), consider DROPPING OFF your VBM ballot at any early voting location OR at the SOE office by Aug. 16.
It can also be surrendered on election day Aug. 18 for a regular ballot at your polling place or at the SOE office. |  |
Access the Orange County Supervisor of Elections BallotTrax system using the LINK below.
Just SIGN ON, enter your contact info and select what notification methods and times work best for you! | | |
| DON'T TOSS THOSE AUG. 18 ELECTION SIGNS!
RECYCLE THEM INSTEAD!
Drive-thru and drop off on Saturday, AUG 22, 9-11am
Collect them from your neighborhood and MAKE A DIFFERENCE!
| | | | AUG Hot Topics: Property Tax Amendment-Real Relief or Ruse? Besides the summer heat, we had plenty to be fired up about at yesterday's Hot Topics discussing the upcoming proposed Property Tax Amendment on the ballot for the general election in November. More details to follow in our upcoming RECAP, but rest assured, there was no shortage of questions about the pros and cons for homeowners, renters, and community services. Shown top/bottom/l-r: Amy Mercado, Sadaf Knight, Steve Mort, Jason Garcia; panel; Gina Hall, David Bottomley, Stephanie Vanos, Kelly Semrad, Kathy Sheerin intro
| | IMMIGRATION COMMITTEE--Left: The Immigration Committee tabled at the LULAC Conference. Winnie Hogue and Paul presented the Voting Matters slide show. Walker Smith and Suzanne Pena participated in a panel on education and immigration concerns. Other League members present were Toni Crabtree and Virginia Meany. Right: The Committee joined the Immigrants Are Welcome Here Coalition Planning Retreat. It focused on how the Coalition partners can serve the Haitian community that is affected by the termination of Temporary Protected Status. Committee members present were Virginia Meany, Mayra Richards, Linda Coffin, Paul Heroux and Jill Heroux. |  | |
August 30 | Noon–4:30 p.m. A Unique Experience: Building Connection and Belonging
Join the LWVOC DEIA Committee and the Forever Welcome Foundation for an interactive workshop focused on creating communities where everyone belongs.The event is free and open to everyone—League members and non-members alike. Before the workshop we'll join the Sikh Society of Central Florida for a temple service followed by lunch.
Come learn, share, and connect with others who want to help build more welcoming communities.
Get all the details and SIGN UP HERE | |
Kristin McElveen
Susan Fowler
Scott Schaffer
Maria Cristina Vivó
| | | | VOLUNTEER with our Election Support Teams
| | | | | SAVE THE DATES! Orange County Commission Candidate forums coming in September!
- Thursday, Sept. 3, District 2: 6:00-8:00 p.m., John Bridges Community Center, 445 W. 13th St. Apopka 32703.
- Saturday, Sept. 5, District 8: 1:00-2:30 p.m. Meadow Woods Recreation Center, 1751 Rhode Island Woods Circle, Orlando, FL 32824.
- Tuesday, Sept. 8, District 7: 6:00-8:00 p.m., Orange County Multicultural Center, 7149 W. Colonial Dr., Orlando 32818.
- Thursday, Sept. 10, District 6: 6:00-8:00 p.m., Orange Technical College-South Campus (formerly Mid-FL Tech), 2900 W. Oak Ridge Rd., Orlando 32809.
- Tuesday, Sept. 15, District 4: 6:00-8:00 p.m., Legacy Middle School, 11398 Lake Underhill Rd., Orlando 32825.
MORE DETAILS coming soon!
| | Tickets are going to sell quickly! League members and supporters should get theirs now PLUS we have a discount code!
For a 15% ticket discount, use CODE LWV651
| 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
|  |  |  |  |  | LWVOC is a 501(c)(3 )tax-exempt organization and your gift is tax-deductible within the guidelines of U.S. law. To claim a gift as a deduction on your taxes, please keep your email gift receipt as your official record. The receipt is sent to you upon successful completion of your donation.
A copy of the official registration and financial information for LWVOC, a Florida based nonprofit organization (Registration No. CH26900) may be obtained from the Division of Consumer Services by calling toll free 1-800-435-7352 within the state or visiting their website at fdacs.gov/CONSUMERSERVCES. Registration does not imply endorsement, approval, or recommendation by the state. | |