| Tuesday was National Voter Registration Day but if you're a Leaguer or supporter, you know that we consider it EVERY day! Helping citizens become #voteready is one of our core missions. Our LWVOC President Tiffany Hughes attended the NALEO Education Fund Registration press conference. NALEO is the nation’s leading non-profit, non-partisan organization that facilitates full Latino participation in the American political process, from citizenship to public service. *Shown below L-R: Jackie Colin-NALEO Ed. Fund Chair, Chris Anderson-Seminole County SEO, Mary Jane Arrington-Osceola County SEO, Tiffany Hughes-LWVOC Pres., Bill Cowles-Orange County SEO |  |  | | Central Florida’s most conscientious happy hour, REGISTER HERE — Speakeasy with the League of Women Voters, Orange County — returns Sept. 23 in partnership with the Global Peace Film Festival. Wine, appetizers and conversation will follow the screening of two short documentaries at the Winter Park Library.
Two films will be presented in the library auditorium (1052 W. Morse Blvd., Winter Park, FL 32789) starting at 2:30PM: "Deciding Vote" will be followed by "The Halls of Power." Some of the filmmakers will be on hand to discuss the documentaries.
Speakeasy with the League will take place afterward in the library’s bookshop. Wine, water and appetizers will be served. | PLEASE NOTE: If you have a disability or any additional needs and require assistance in order to fully participate in League activities, please email lwvpat.grierson@gmail.com You will be contacted to discuss your specific needs. | |
Fair warning...ONLY a couple dozen seats left! Visit Hot Topics page for all the details about this unique opportunity to hear the dialogue between history-making Congressman Maxwell Frost (first Gen Z elected to Congress) and Orlando Sentinel columnist Scott Maxwell. Again, don't delay and click the button above to secure your spot!
CONGRATULATIONS to our winner of the "Guess who's coming to lunch?" contest...STEPHEN BROWN! Thank you to all who participated.
| Hispanic Heritage Month continues through OCT 15. If you missed our history-making SEPT Hot Topics recognizing outstanding local Latina leaders, you can now view it on our YouTube Channel.
Also read our full RECAP HERE which includes a written review, panel info, photo album and action steps.
Visit Orange County gov. site for a full schedule celebrating the month.
"The Latina in me is an ember that burns forever." Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor | | |  | | AWARD WINNER
The Nancy Burgess-Hall Award recognizes and honors a member or ally of the disability community who demonstrates a strong commitment to protecting and advancing the rights of people with disabilities through civic engagement. The award recognizes an individual who demonstrates significant and collaborative efforts to create systemic change for Floridians with disabilities.
The Nancy Burgess-Hall Award is presented yearly by the Access the Vote Florida Coalition in honor of Nancy Burgess-Hall, an involved, dedicated, and respected member of the Access the Vote Florida voting coalition and impactful advocate for the disability community, her local community, and many advocacy organizations.
Marilyn Baldwin is Co-Chair of our DEIA Committee and a tireless volunteer for LWVOC. "Disability advocacy has been one of the blessings in my life." |  | LEAGUE TREASURE
As a 45-year LWV member, Joan qualifies as a “League Treasure” in a select group of the most senior LWVOC members, in terms of membership.
Most of us slow down as we grow older. Joan just seems to continually speed up. Her psychic furnace is fueled by an endless collection of talented people whom she entices and inspires to join into her battles for good works.
“I love to recruit people to put their passion to work,” Joan says.
Joan Erwin is a founder and co-chair with Joy Wallace Dickinson of the History Committee. She has been on the Membership Committee for more than ten years and is currently active on Fund Development, Voter Services, Communications, and DEI committees | | |
 | | On Thursday, October 19, 2023, people across Central Florida will host or take part in small group conversations (the sweet spot is 6-10 people) to get ideas flowing about all the different ways — big and small — each of us can make Central Florida an even better place to live, work and play.
The DEIA Committee will be there and all Leaguers/guests are invited to participate. Find out more:
|  | The City of Winter Park will be hosting its second Sustainability Fair & EV Car Show on Saturday, September 23, from 9 to 11 a.m., in Central Park West Meadow.
The event is being hosted in recognition of National Drive Electric Week, and will feature an exhibition of electric bicycles, motorcycles, and over 30 vehicles. LWVOC will be there with other sustainability vendors.
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