| It wasn't quite group therapy, but we left feeling more assured and less anxious after yesterday's Hot Topics: Election Anxiety. Panelists shared their organizations' efforts to ensure that all eligible voters have access to the information they need to participate in the Nov. 3 mid-term. And post-election, there are contingency plans for whatever disruptions might occur...weather, process, ballots, polling places, etc.
Their final take-away...trusted agencies are doing everything possible for a trouble-free election day! Your job is to educate yourself, share resources with your friends and family, and VOTE early if possible. Orange County will open 27 sites OCT 19 - NOV 1 and you can drop off your vote-by-mail ballot at any of those locations. More photos and RECAP coming soon; shown below l-r: panelist Brad Ashwell, HT Co-chair Karen Estrin, moderator Sandi Vidal, leaguer Karen Cannon |  | | Need some WEEKEND PLANS??
The DEIA Committee invites League members and friends to join us for the Come Out With Pride Parade around Lake Eola in downtown Orlando on Oct 17 at 4p .
Let’s have fun, celebrate community and inclusion, and show our League spirit! 💙
Bring your smiles, your energy, and your pride. We’d love to have you, your neighbors and friends march with us. Prefer to ride and cheer? We've got you covered. We'll have a League float with chairs as an option.
| | | | GOING to the No Kings Rally before the parade? Look for our Co-President Kathy Schmitz who will be speaking at the event which takes place that morning, Saturday-OCT 17, from 11am - 1pm! Shown below, pics from last year's events! | | Maybe you've noticed that our newsletters haven't listed our generous donors lately...since June! Club Express was being "glitchy" and then due to an internal miscommunication, our donor notifications became lost in translation. With our apologies, we want to extend a belated THANK YOU to our many supporters and we appreciate your patience and gifts! | | Anonymous
Anonymous
Anonymous in honor of Susan Simasek
Anonymous in recognition of Karen Castor-Dentel
Marilyn Baldwin in recognition of DEIA Committee
Melva Bentley-Ross
Hardin Bethea
Ken Blanning
Patricia Bowman
Jeannie Briggs
Linda Chastain
Linda Coffin
Julie Cole in memory of Dorothy Nelson
Sharon Conway
Saudi Ellis in memory of Nancy Nix
Lawrence Epstein
Alice Filteau
Angie Gardner
Cynthia Haas in thanks to Natural Resources Committee
Gina Hall in thanks to Voter Services Team
Margo Hamel
Susie Haralson
Jill Heroux
Candice Hoke
Kay Hudson
Patty Hurd
Jane Hursh in gratitude to Member Services Team
Elizabeth Kelly
Barbara Knapp in memory of James B. Knapp & James Katt | | Jeanette Lambert
Pamela Lindon
Eric Martin in honor of Stephen Pleasonton
Cassandra McAdams
Suzanne McGovern
Virginia Meany
Christie Mitchell
Leonard Mobley
Meredith Neizer
Susanne Nielsen
Karen Picciano
Alexis Pugh
Harold Rhoads
Rebecca Rich in honor of the work for voter accessibility
Melinda Rigney
Linda Roberts
Katie Sanders in memory of Amanda Raffenaud
Kathy Sheerin in honor of the democracy warriors of Voter Services
Barbara Shell
Kamalakar Shenai
Diana Smith
Susan Spradley
Anne Stevenson in gratitude to LWVOC
Susan Sussman
E. Jerome Thompson, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Chi Tau Chapter
Elizabeth Tomblin
Nancy Trulson
Margie Varney
Bickley Wilson
Maureen Witwer in honor of Virginia & Marilyn DEI Committee
Kitty Woodley in memory of Wildred D. Kemp | | | | |  |  | | We have RECOMMENDATIONS about the proposed Amendments on the mid-term ballot. Read the complete guide put forth by the League of Women Voters of Florida about the 3 amendments on this year's ballot. READ & SHARE this guide HERE. | | The League of Women Voters is far from alone in shouting, “Vote No on 3!” We stand alongside an unprecedented coalition of law enforcement, first responders and fiscal watchdogs from both conservative and liberal organizations. Loud opponents include Orange County Sheriff John Mina, Seminole County Sheriff Dennis Lemma, along with Florida Sheriffs Association, Florida State Fraternal Order of Police, Florida Professional Firefighters, Florida Economic Development Council, Florida TaxWatch, Florida PTA, Florida Education Association, right-leaning Tax Foundation and left-leaning Florida Common Cause. Cont. reading Gloria's Orlando Sentinel commentary HERE. | | | Every conversation matters. Every volunteer matters. And every voter we reach helps build a stronger, more representative democracy.~Kay Hudson | | FLORIDA League members and friends are encouraged to sign up for any of the many upcoming volunteer opportunities to get involved with the electoral process.
| | VOLUNTEERS
>>OCT 15 5th Annual Levy-Hughes B&G Club College Fair We will provide voter outreach to junior and senior high school students at this indoor annual college fair and parents hosted by Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Florida-Levy Hughes Clubhouse
>>OCT 18 Hunter's Creek Farmers Market At this outdoor event, we will have a table to register voters and provide voter education/information. 500 expected at this market held monthly hosted by The Charities of Hunters Creek.
>>OCT 18 Senior Ministries Workshop We will give a presentation (Speakers Bureau) and have a table to provide information. 50-70 adults, mostly seniors, are expected to attend this indoor event. |
>>OCT 24 Backyard Biodiversity Day This will be an important opportunity to encourage attendees to VOTE EARLY! This is a free, family-friendly annual event at Mead Gardens.
| | | | |  |  | | In the last 6 months, LWVOC has held more than 83 community events to register, educate, and mobilize voters—prioritizing low-turnout communities —-where trusted, nonpartisan information can make the greatest difference. Your $UPPORT will help us with our final push to November 3rd. GIVE HERE and THANK YOU for your part in getting out the vote! |  | |
Claire Shannon
Ciara Bibbs
Anna Jordan
Laurie Toshie |  | This week's donors:
Marilyn A. Roofner
Karen Yerkes
Eric S. Martin, in honor of Steven Pleasonton
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| JOIN US for a special edition Hot Topics After Dark on November 11, featuring Orlando Sentinel columnist, Scott Maxwell.
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