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Date: 10/27/2022
Subject: LWVOC Newsletter & Events
From: Lisa K Adkins



Voter turnout is currently LOW in Orange County for early voting and vote-by-mail ballots.  Leaguers, this is YOUR MOMENT to connect with your community circle, encouraging them to make a "voting plan."
  • Vote-by-mail ballots CAN be dropped off at any early voting location.
  • Early voting runs 8am-8pm through NOV 6: LOCATIONS
  • Visit Vote411 for answers to your election questions
  • Share this newsletter with your friends to GOTV (Get Out the Vote)
Upcoming Events
 
It's our LAST Hot Topics of the year and you don't want to miss it.  Join us as we debrief after the midterm election and discuss the path forward...remember, the presidential election literally begins NOV 9!  We'll be discussing NPV (National Popular Vote) and the Electoral Count Act Reform as well as steps needed to create a trusted and fair presidential election once again.
NOV 10
Chat with the Co-Presidents
Barbara and Nicolette discuss what's happening with LWVOC
DEC 15
Save the date!
Holiday Party with buffet & fun program
6PM, University Club of Winter Park
Stay tuned for more details
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League Leaders
Voter Service members have been out and about in Orange County providing voter information.  Above, at Gamma Phi Delta Sorority's Community Business & Health Expo at Grace Community of Faith Church on Forest City Rd, Orlando . Shown L-R, attendee, Leaguers Saudi Ellis and Kathy Sheerin
Co-Presidents Nicolette Springer and Barbara Lanning have been busy with voter outreach via radio interviews.  Listen to a recent episode with Beth Perrel on CMG Radio Public Affairs by downloading  quick link HERE.
 
Tune in to the Monica May Radio Show at STAR 94.5 this Sunday 6-8am to hear Barbara and possibly the LWVFL President Cecile Scoon discussing the upcoming election.
 
 Ready to help secure the passage of the Transportation penny sales tax initiative?
 
Canvassers are needed to reach out directly to the voters.  Click below to find out upcoming dates/times/training:
 
 
 
What's Happening?
Orange County
TODAY-OCT 27th, The Blind Experience--Community leaders and supporters are invited to participate in this important opportunity to promote drivers’ awareness of the White Cane law and pedestrian safety. Show your support as you experience the built environment from the perspective of a visually impaired person. Click for more information.  
 
Florida
Looking for information beyond Vote411 on the Constitutional Review Amendment on next month's ballot? Here's a good explainer, including comments from LWVFL President, Cecile ScoonRead full article HERE.
There are three statewide constitutional amendments on the NOV ballot in Florida.  All were proposed by the Florida Legislature. Learn more about these amendments at our state LWV website:  Amendment Information
  
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A hearty welcome to our newest members!
 
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You've reached the end of the newsletter...NOW it's time to complete your registration for our LAST 2022 Hot Topics.
Panelists for the League of Women Voters Hot Topics, November 9 at 11:30 am at the Winter Park Events Center, include: Dr. Aubrey Jewett, Associate Professor and Assistant Director of the UCF School of Politics and Kathleen Ridder Crampton, Chair of Floridians for National Popular Vote with moderator Mike Lafferty, former editor of the opinion section of the Orlando Sentinel. Lunch tickets are $30 for League members, $35 non-members.