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Date: 10/6/2022
Subject: LWVOC Newsletter & Events
From: Lisa K Adkins



Female student athletes in certain Florida counties will be required to answer intimate questions about their monthly cycles before being allowed to participate in sports....  Is this the 21st century that you envisioned for the next generation of women?

Our daughters and granddaughters have fewer rights today than most of us had in 1974 – most critical is their right to choose. Let’s do our part to help restore these rights by understanding how and why the ERA is our best remedy.

Many people are voting this election with women’s choice and women’s rights on their minds. We can do even more. Begin this crusade at Hot Topics, October 12, 11:30 AM, Winter Park Events Center -- 21st Century ERA: The Path to Full Citizenship for Women.

 
It’s our RIGHT to have EQUAL RIGHTS! Watch this inspirational ERA video made by your League colleagues and share it with at least 10 of your closest women friends (and men who value women.)
 
DO  -  NOT  -  MISS  -  THIS!

Upcoming Events
OCT 6, Tonight
League Showcase & New Member Orientation
6PM Learn all about the League; special guest-Patti Brigham
Everyone welcome
OCT 8
CANCELLED
Due to unexpected circumstances
Valencia Peace & Justice Inst. DEIA Wksp 1
9:30a-12p  Conversations in Inclusiveness; Principles of How we Treat One Another
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What's Happening?
Orange County 

From the ocfl.net website: Recovery efforts are underway across Orange County to assist residents with the aftermath of Hurricane Ian. Orange County was added to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) disaster assistance for Florida. To apply for assistance, visit disasterassistance.gov or call 1-800-621-3362.

Additional Resources:

Florida
For storm information, www.floridadisaster.org
Event Recaps
Last day to register to vote for the NOV 8 election is OCT 11.  Check your voter status, confirm your polling place, visit Vote411 for answers to all your questions.
 Click here to view September's Hot Topics video: Transportation Tax
Take this opportunity to see Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings and special guests discuss the upcoming penny-sales tax referendum on the NOV ballot.  This important video answers many of your most asked questions.

Warriors for Democracy
What person or group do you believe has been a Warrior for Democracy this past year? In a time when democracy is being challenged on many fronts, who has gone above and beyond to defend democracy in Orange County?

Our first honoree was then State Senator Geraldine Thompson for her challenge of the Governor's appointment of an unqualified candidate for the Florida Supreme Court.
You now get a chance to select the next awardee!
Welcome New
Members
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Donors
It's been a stressful week for Central Florida so no new members to report but we encourage everyone to consider joining LWVOC as Orange County moves forward in recovery.  Our advocacy issues encompass the challenges that face the community.
 
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