| We're nearing the end of a long journey to the mid-term election. But as we've seen, stumbles can happen at the finish line! The League of Women Voters (US, FL, OC) has guidelines prepared to respond quickly and effectively when emerging situations arise. We'll keep our members and supporters apprised of how the League will assess, respond, and monitor any election developments beyond the norm.
YOU CAN HELP:
- ENCOURAGE everyone you know to Vote Early!
- FIND the nearest poll station to your home or work as well as wait times by visiting: https://voteorangefl.gov/vote-early/
- USE our League election information site: www.vote411.org
- FOLLOW us on social media for timely updates. LINKS at upper right of this newsletter (please SHARE)
|  | | Our partners at State Voices Florida have created a Rideshare Request Form to help connect voters with available transportation resources during Early Voting and on Election Day.
Submit a request through the SVFL Rideshare Request Form to connect voters with transportation during Early Voting or on Election Day. Please note: Transportation is subject to availability. Click for form: https://loom.ly/Izyn4gk | | | As the dust settles after this contentious election season, it's imperative that we come together to connect with our community. Truly, we are stronger together and at this event, we can choose to build bridges by engaging with our neighbors.
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Orlando Sentinel columnist Scott Maxwell talks about election results as Hot Topics goes into dark mode. That’s right; we’re flipping the switch and having dinner instead of lunch, and Maxwell is our featured speaker. No doubt he will have a few words to say about the Nov. 3 election and the season leading up to it. Relax and enjoy Scott’s pithy observations about politics — from the good and bad to “What the heck just happened here?”
Dinner buffet at 6 p.m., with the program beginning at 6:45 p.m. and ending at 8 p.m. A night to remember, for certain! | | There's a very important question on the BACK of your ballot, the very last vote that you can make and it's about the funding of our Orange County Public Schools.
Lisa Bourne spoke at our October Hot Topics about the renewal of this previously approved "one mill" funding. We've queued it to exactly where she is at the podium so TUNE IN for a couple of minutes to understand WHY it's so important to approve.
| | 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. | | Scaring up last minute voters! The Voter Services team got spooky at the Keiser University ScareFair to GOTV-Get Out the Vote!
Shown L to R, Jester Lelia Allen, Spidey Mary Montanus, Witchy Melinda Wright and Zombie Suffragette Kathy Sheerin | WHO has been extra busy this election season? The Speakers' Bureau has probably set a League record for the number of requests for their presentations! We salute this team which spends countless hours prepping materials for each event to make sure that voters are informed and important issues are covered. Click on the link above if you're curious how you can be a part of this special group.
Snapshots from some of their events above-Presenters shown top, l-r: Diane Burns, Jean Yglesias, (Leaguers in purple-Mary Graham Lawrence, Jean Y., Mirra Tana, Jane Hursh; bottom: event crowd, Kesha Dawon Harris (seated wearing black), Winnie Hogue, Kesha shown at Braver Angels event |  | | VOTER SERVICES at VeggieFest encouraging healthy eating AND informed voting!
Shown, Virginia Meany and Diane Burns |  | VOTER SERVICES at Oak Ridge High School educating our newest voters!
L to R: Kathleen Cavanagh, Lauren Houk, Marsha Davis, Betty Saulpaugh, Roshni Babb, Leslie Guerra, Gina Hall, Penny from the SOE, Natalie Ford, Bobby Sena, Awilda Morales, Virginia Meany. | | |
| VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
>>Thru NOV 3 Election Protection Poll Monitor Volunteers are needed to be Nonpartisan Election Protection (EP) Poll Monitors at Early Voting sites, which also serve as Vote‑By‑Mail ballot drop-off locations, and at precincts on Election Day.
| >>NOV 10 Ocoee High School We will be giving presentations in one classroom throughout the day to Government students. There we will also be registering students to vote along with staff from the Supervisor of Elections office.
| | |  |  | | In the last 6 months, LWVOC has held more than 85+ 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! |  |
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