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Date: 7/28/2022
Subject: LWVOC Newsletter & Events
From: Lisa K Adkins



Congratulations to the newest executive Board members of the League of Women Voters of Orange County
Learn more about them and the complete Board HERE
(shown below L-R)
 
  • Melissa Vickers, First Vice President
  • Christine Bramuchi, Treasurer
  • Sara Rich Miller, Secretary

Upcoming Events


AUG 2

Virtual New Member Orientation 

6:30 PM Learn all about the League.  Meet LWVOC leadership, committee chairs as well as other new members.  ALL MEMBERS WELCOME

AUG 10

HOT TOPICS: Judicial Candidate Forum

11:30 AM Meet and learn about the eight candidates running for Orange County Judge.
Location:  Winter Park Events Center
$30-Members   $35-Non-members
 
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What’s Happening?

Orange County News

As July's Disability Pride month comes to an end, here's a reminder that the Orange County Supervisor of Elections office is prepared to assist all voters with their Express Vote technology.  Read more and watch a demonstration in this Orlando Sentinel article.

Committee Updates

National Popular Vote Committee:  During the opening for the LWVUS biennial convention, in June 2022, League President, Dr. Deborah Turner made an announcement that LWVUS would be expending effort and resources toward a Constitutional Amendment to Abolish the Electoral College. LWVFL took a leading role at the convention in expanding the LWVUS program by making a motion to pass the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact (NPVIC). We now have NPV as a national LWV priority, as stated in the US League’s 2022-2023 Program.
Transportation Committee:  This November, Orange County voters will decide if they want a one-cent sales tax increase to fund transportation needs across the County. On April 26, 2022, the Orange County Board of County Commissioners voted 4-3 to put the transportation sales tax referendum on the fall ballot.

Education Committee:  SHOW UP TONIGHT to the important Orange County School Board Forums highlighted above.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Accessibility Committee is happy to share the new Airline Passengers with Disabilities Bill of Rights

Hot Topics Committee has updated their program schedule.  Register accordingly below:
 

Event Recaps

 The weekend Church Outreach by the Voter Services Committee was an inspiring success.  Be sure to sign up with them to get out with the people as we fulfill the core purpose of the League, educating and empowering voters.  Enjoy these photos from the events. Shown left (L-R) at The Experience Christian Ctr in Orlando-Saudi Ellis, Melinda Wright, Virginia Meany, Emily Glickstein.  Shown right (L-R) at New Covenant Baptist Church in Orlando-Sylvia McMillon, Terry Osborne, Nancy Nix, Grace Lias and below, a collage of table visitors.

Welcome to the League

 

A hearty welcome to our newest members:


Jenniza Rosado
Brenda Czekanski
Kiki Pappas
Doug Walker
Katelin Hoveskeland

 

Thank You, Donors!

 

Mary E. Himes

 
 
We have a few days to reach our JULY goal and your contribution is greatly appreciated!
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