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Date: 1/4/2024
Subject: LWVOC Newsletter & Events
From: Lisa K Adkins


Ready to march into 2024 making an impact?  If you "resolved to get involved" as part of your new year intentions, make plans to join us at one of our upcoming January activities (including an actual parade for marching!)
As we prepare for the 2024 elections, Hot Topics will discuss what a collaboration of resources and stakeholders in Orange County can do to empower communities and voters and give them greater hope for the future as well as offer actionable steps to move forward.  An outstanding panel for Healthy Community = Healthy Democracy will explore the relationship between them and some irrefutable facts - communities that have access to quality education, healthcare, food, and housing are more likely to be active in shaping their neighborhoods.
 
The moderator is Sandi Vidal, vice president of community strategies and initiatives with the Central Florida Foundation and a former LWVOC co-president. Panelists include: Tracy Swanson, CEO of the Foundation for a Healthier West Orange; Freddy Morello, executive director of NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Greater Orlando; Rachel Allen, executive director of the Peace and Justice Institute; and Dr. Bahiyyah Maroon, CEO of the Polis Institute.
House District 35 Special Election
JAN 16
A special election has been called to fill the vacancy for state representative.   If you or someone you know lives in eastern Orange County or in Osceola County, check to see if you live within the boundaries of District 35  by clicking www.ocflections.com or by visiting Vote411.org
Jan 4: last day to request vote-by-mail
Jan 6-14: Early voting
Jan 16: General Election
UPCOMING EVENTS
JAN 9, 6PM
VIRTUAL New Member Orientation
JAN 10, 11AM
HOT TOPICS
JAN 13, 2PM
Eatonville MLK Day Parade
JAN 27
Annual Planning Meeting; Members Only
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
JAN 13, 2PM, Eatonville MLK Day Parade
 Join us as we march in the parade!
Sign up HERE to be part of the fun.  Wear red shirt, dark pants or jeans, and comfortable walking shoes. A Votes for All sash will be provided.  For those who cannot walk the 1.25 mile route through Eatonville, a convertible seating 3 will be available.  Thanks to the DEIA  and Voter Services for organizing this opportunity.  Contact Virginia Meany for more info.
 
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 
Do you RESOLVE to get more involved?  Work the polls!  You will be provided training to become a part of our local "Adopt-a-Precinct" crew.  Contact Mary Montanus for more information:
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.
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. 
 
 
SHARE your leadership SKILLS
 
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.

Share this newsletter and invite your family and social circles to JOIN the League of Women Voters of Orange County!
 
 
Our appreciation goes out to these generous LWVOC Fund donors:
 
Karyn M. Ohlson & Mark Tucker, "In Memory of Margaret Tucker"
 
Candice Hoke
 
Margo G. Hamel
 
Martha Kesler 

Sponsors are vital to our work to empower voters by providing timely information for the benefit of non-partisan civic engagement in our community.

To further explore how becoming a Hot Topics Sponsor can align with your business goals, please contact LWVOC Vice President, Lee Rambeau Kemp HERE

A range of sponsorship levels are available.
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