Committees

The League is a non-partisan, grassroots, organization working to protect and expand voting rights and ensure everyone is represented in our democracy; it does NOT endorse or oppose political candidates or parties at any level of government.

The committee chairs help guide their groups to insure that we uphold: Mission: Empowering voters. Defending democracy. Vision: We envision a democracy where every person has the desire, the right, the knowledge, and the confidence to participate. Value: We believe in the power of people to create a more perfect democracy.

We inform our membership and community about League work and events via newspapers, magazines, e-mail, social media forums and our website, www.lwvoc.org. We also produce a weekly League newsletter.

LWVOC subscribes to the LWVUS Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Policy. Therefore, the LWVOC is an organization fully committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in principle and in practice. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are central to the organization’s current and future success in engaging all individuals, households, communities, and policy makers in creating a more perfect democracy.

Study issues and take action by lobbying legislators and the school board • Participate in speaking activities to inform the public of League positions on education issues • Learn about differences in schools and how they are funded: public, private, vouchers, etc. INTERESTED IN EDUCATION? Click on View Members and send an email to one of the Co-Chairs.

Special Events is the LWVOC’s inhouse resource for organizing events. Working with our committees and Hot Topics team, we provide logistics and resources support for our annual and special events as well as the monthly Hot Topics luncheon presentations. As our committee grows, we plan to add more events for our members.

Our goal is to develop and implement a plan to increase the League's financial resources. LWVOC receives only 20% of your membership dues. We rely heavily on your generosity to cover some operating costs and ensure we meet our commitment to empower voters and defend our democracy. Your gift will help fund the following programs and projects.

Researches best practices and advocates for government improvements and government in the sunshine. Discusses political issues that affect Central Florida; studies and recommends action on selected issues. •Manages Observer Corps; attends government meetings and reports back to the membership. •Supports advocacy efforts that include meeting with lawmakers, developing the League’s positions on issues ranging from election laws to finance and taxation.

Support a committee that is now a statewide group of individuals advocating for screening for all gun purchases. • Meet with law enforcement officers about gun safety; support policies to promote gun safety at public institutions and companies; study and advocate for requirements for child-safe technology.

Hot Topics is our League’s signature event that occurs 2nd Wednesdays monthly for engagement, recruitment, and education for action. Along with a delicious lunch, members and guests are treated to expert speakers who provide food for thought and action.

We support our state League position which recognizes that the state and America as a whole are lands of immigrants. Because immigration is a major part of our country's conversation and continues to be a leading topic in the news, we hope to help people better understand the many facets of this complex issue.

Educate members about League history and values and focus on growth and retention. • Report statistics to state and national League of Women Voters; maintain membership database. • Plan League Showcase and New Member Orientations

Study environmental issues and take action by lobbying legislators as well as county and city commissioners. • Be part of organizing events that focus on the need to preserve Florida’s imperiled waters.

Learn more about the history of the League and key topics that are developed to educate our Orange County voters. • Attend virtual and face to face workshops and train to be either a Presenter or a Helper to support the education mission of the LWVOC. • Study important political issues and share with various organizations as invited by key leaders in our community.

Our VS sub-committees help educate and register voters and advocate for initiatives important to the citizens of Orange County, and they are the vehicle to organize our efforts to get results. The sub committees include: High School Outreach Post Secondary Education Outreach Targeted Outreach Teams (TOTS) AAP - Adopt-a-Precinct Storage Unit Management

We Believe the Following • that women and those who identify as women are moral agents capable of making their own decisions • that personal autonomy and privacy are inherent rights, which history has demonstrated are not irrevocable • that history has relevance, as do the stories of women’s ongoing struggle for independence, equal rights and equal opportunity • that women have the right to live free from violence in all forms. We Promote and Advocate for the Following • social and economic justice and the health and safety of all Americans • education on the issues that impact the health and safety of all females • policies that advance reproductive rights and comprehensive sex education for all females, and defend against passage of any barriers to these rights • ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment to the US Constitution • collaborate with other organizations that are advancing our beliefs. We Achieve our Goals By • educating ourselves on the issues using data to support our positions • showing up at public forums and sharing our knowledge and values • speaking up and writing using data to advance our values • actively sharing our values and knowledge with females of all ages • focusing on the most vulnerable women and children in society. Priority Issues Health and Safety - Promote and advocate for the health and safety of all females Legal Rights -Promote and advocate for the Equal Rights Amendment Justice - Promote and advocate for justice for black and brown women History - Defend our history that is being expunged