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Leaguer Kam Shenai explores the connections in the current world upheaval in a two-part series. Read the first part linked below (written before the Iran war declaration) and look for the second part soon.
And if you're feeling MAD enough to "march" in March, our national LWV supports members who choose to participate (in a non-partisan way) in the "No Kings Movement" rallies taking place across the nation (over 3000 locations now) joining the protest on March 28. |  | | These Conflicts Are Not Separate
"Turn on the news and it feels like the world is facing multiple crises at once.
There is war in Ukraine.
Violence in Gaza.
Rising tensions involving Iran.
And growing concern in the Taiwan Strait.
At first glance, these seem like separate problems. Different regions. Different histories. Different players.
But they are more connected than they appear." Cont. reading HERE |  | MAR 28, 12 - 2PM
Orlando City Hall
"What began in 2025 as a single day of defiance has become a sustained national resistance to tyranny, spreading from small towns to city centers and across every community determined to defend democracy." ~ nokings.org
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 |  | | What a turnout at yesterday's incredible Hot Topics--RECAP will be coming soon! Members of the LWV-UCF Chapter joined us; shown here L-R with Public Defender (and also a League member) Melissa Vickers, Alex Karapondo, Samantha Tucker
If you're a student or know one, let them know that LWVOC membership is free for students! Find out more by visiting:
|  | We've gotten so busy with our voter info teams that we needed a bigger storage unit! Members shown, L to R, Charlie Behrens, Pam Lindon and Mary Montanus cleaning up and moving out.
FYI for those who regularly need to visit it for tabling supplies- same facility, same floor, just around the corner! We now have much needed additional space, shelving and lighting. See Voter Services Forum, Storage Unit Instructions, for details. | | |
| |  | | FREE EVENT OPEN to all Leaguers and their guests but we need you to REGISTER yourself/guests on our website for catering purposes!!
Come for fun and to just "hang out" with your fellow Leaguers!
|  | It's time for our 2026 Annual Meeting, April 11, 9am-noon (*please note that in yesterday's email subject line, the date had a typo--it is Apr 11)
Log in and REGISTER HERE
*Non-members are welcome to attend but may not speak or vote on League business. We will be transacting business as required in our bylaws, celebrating the accomplishments of our League and the hard work of our members. | | |
| MARCH 31, 6PM, LWVOC Showcase and Welcome
Whether you're a new member or just need a refresher, JOIN us at our upcoming Spring League Showcase and New Member Welcome!
| | | | NO, you haven't reached the end of the newsletter, but we wanted to emphasize that we're consistently getting new and renewing members who will hopefully join us March 31st for our showcase and welcome. Also, our LWVOC $upporters enable us to keep up a high level of engagement as we defend our democracy and we are so thankful for them. |  | |
Roshni Babb
Martha Harriman
Del Harriman
Kesha Dawson
Rudy Werlink
Sandy Hayes
Share this newsletter and encourage your friends and family to JOIN HERE
*Current members, don't forget that you'll be renewing through our national LWVUS site! Watch your email for reminders! |  |
Deirdre Macnab
Lynn F. Nelson
Gloria O'Neal
Margie Varney
Allison C. McMillen
Virginia M. Meany
LWVOC offers multiple ways to $upport our non-profit with giving preferences such as "planned giving" as well as our "Giving Society". Explore these and more on our Giving page HERE. Contact Lee Rambeau Kemp if you have questions. | | |
Take Action Opportunities | | (Shown above at this week's Ocoee HS voter education/registration drive: Second shift L to R: Corletta (SOE), Melva Bentley Ross, Mary Montanus, Alex Karapondo (UCF LWV), Mary Ann Coffey, Jeannie Briggs, Kathleen Cavanagh, Government teacher Ms. Louis
Not pictured, first shift: Caroline Blydenburgh, Betty Saulpaugh
>>Click How to Volunteer video for easy instructions! Volunteer opportunities are open to League members only.
Hot Topics Merch Table
Once a month, come a little early to Hot Topics to set up and manage a table selling our League branded merchandise. Upcoming opportunities in April
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Voter Info/Registration Community Events
Observer Corps
Volunteers observe council meetings (via Zoom or in person) and submit for Gov. committee. Check the Volunteer page for Orlando and Apopka opportunities.
NEEDED: Voter Outreach volunteers who speak Spanish or Haitian Creole!! Please contact>> Saudi Ellis
| | | | | 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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