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Date: 12/21/2023
Subject: LWVOC Newsletter & Events
From: Lisa K Adkins


Wishing you all the good stuff - the wealth of good health, a spirit of connection with friends and family, the sharing of great food - this festive season! As we gear up for a new year, let's make some worthy resolutions for the good of us all.
 
Join us as we jump into 2024 League ready, exploring the incredible link between "Healthy Community = Healthy Democracy" at our Jan 10 Hot Topics  
Facts don't lie - communities that have access to quality education, healthcare, food, and housing are more likely to be active in shaping their neighborhoods. When you believe you have a say in how your community operates, you're more likely to get involved, make your voice heard, and get out to vote. On the flip side, when communities are plagued by issues like crime, homelessness, and health problems, hopelessness can set in, leading to less engagement and fewer folks getting to the polls. Let's make our communities healthy and happy, and democracy will follow suit!  Register HERE.  
THE LAST PUSH...we have a tremendous opportunity as a generous $25,000 challenge grant from local supporters has been issued.  Each dollar that you give between now and December 31, 2023, will be matched dollar for dollar. Your gift today will help us get accurate information to voters AND encourage everyone to get to the polls.
 
 
We're almost there!  Help us meet this tremendous challenge!
Holiday celebration! LWVOC honored Nancy Nix with the League Volunteer Award at last week's holiday party. The Grassroots Organizing Award went to Equal Ground, with Jasmine Burney Clark accepting. Ponder LatinX was recognized, and Gabriel Gomez accepted. The Warriors for Democracy Award went to Rollins College students with Bianca Filoni accepting. 
Shown TOP L-R: Tiffany Hughes, Nancy Nix, Saudi Ellis; Events Committee-Patricia & Douglas Bowman, Susan Sussman, Diana Smith, Pat Grierson, Chandra Griffin; BELOW L-R: Gabriel Gomez, Bianca Filoni, Tiffany Hughes, Ariel Rodriguez, Jasmine Burney Clark, Tiffany Hughes / Photography by Carol Wonsavage  Full photo album here.  
UPCOMING EVENTS
JAN 9, 6P
VIRTUAL New Member Orientation
JAN 10, 11AM
HOT TOPICS
JAN 23 & 24
LWVFL Lobby Days in Tallahassee
JAN 27
Annual Planning Meeting; Members Only
 
Learn more about the topic and panel: Jan 10 Hot Topics
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Become a literal hands-on volunteer!  You will be provided training to become a part of our local "Adopt-a-Precinct" crew.  Contact Mary Montanus for more information:
Volunteer Opportunity: The League Treasurer is looking for help to develop a robust investment plan for the League. Need members with investment experience to help envision a plan to grow League assets through responsible investment. Plan is due to the Board in April 2024. The Treasurer will act as staff for the workgroup. Send interest to Treasurer@lwvoc.org
SHARE your leadership SKILLS
 
Tis the season to consider becoming more involved in LWVOC leadership.  The Nomination Committee would like to hear from interested individuals who might be a good fit for our Board of Directors
Contact Sandi Vidal to learn more.
Are you a great communicator...behind the screen?  If your skill set includes graphic or website design, social media management, writing for news releases, etc. then we're seeking your help.  Be a part of our Communications Team.  Email Lisa Adkins for more information.
LWVFL has opened registration for Lobby Days 2024
Registration is now open for the annual Florida League Lobby Days! This signature event is one of LWVFL's most impactful each year.
Please consider joining them on January 23 & 24 as they mobilize to Tallahassee and push the state forward.

Details & registration info HERE
SCHEDULE  LWVOC  for VOTER REGISTRATION at your next event!
 
Our Voter Services team can educate your attendees on how to be #voteready and help them get registered.
 
INVITE us to SPEAK to your group.  Our Speaker's Bureau team can discuss voting, our issue advocacies, League history/policy, local government and more. 
Sara Reese

Allen Moody
 
Share this newsletter and invite your family and social circles to JOIN the League of Women Voters of Orange County!
 
So many of you have stepped up to help us meet the $25k Double Impact Challenge.  It continues through Dec. 31 and we look forward to thanking lots more of you!  Our appreciation goes out to these generous donors to our LWVOC Fund:
 
Barbara Shell, "In recognition of our matching campaign."
 
Saudi M. Ellis, "In recognition of our matching campaign"
 
Todd C. Weaver, "In memory of Joe Terranova"
 
Melva Bentley Ross, "In memory of Frederick King"
 
Alicia M. Homrich, "In memory of Mary Boyd"
 
Cheryl Rogers, "In recognition of the Natural Resources Committee, Right to Clean Water Campaign"
 
Caroline Emmons-Schramm, "In recognition of our matching campaign"
 
Virginia Saltzman
 
 
 
 
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