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Date: 11/6/2025
Subject: LWVOC Newsletter & Events
From: Lisa K Adkins


Our steadfast veteran AAP (Adopt-a-Precinct) volunteers staffed two precincts for the Nov. 4 Orlando City Council election. Turnout was amazing in District 3, resulting in an LWVOC AAP record number of voters in a precinct! Our precinct OL49 is now waiting for confirmation that a 12/9 runoff election will be needed for District 3 with high expectations for a repeat high voter turnout!  Shown below left: Precinct OL33, Taft Community Center, L to R. Linda Dalton, Charlie Behrens, Jae Nale (non-League), Mary Montanus, Ada Valentin (non- League,) Eugene Stoccardo, Kathy Roberts
Shown below right: Precinct OL49, College Park Presbyterian Church, L to R, Gina Hall, Karen Willis, Melinda Wright, Anne Packham, Kathy Sheerin, Alice Filteau. Missing from the picture is Dorothy Harris

Next week is our last Hot Topics of 2025 and as the topic is taxes, we know it will involve some heated discussion! How should Orange County use its Tourism Development Tax (TDT) -- the millions generated by visitors every year? Could this funding stream help pay for future infrastructure and community needs? 

Our moderator, LaToya Dennis, News Director and Managing Editor of Central Florida Public Media will lead our panelists in the discussion:
--Jane Healy, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and former co-chair, TDT Citizens Advisory Task Force
--Frank Santos, CEO, Rosen Hotels & Resorts
--State Sen. Carlos Guillermo Smith, representing Central Florida
Give a Little Joy at Our Next Hot Topics Town Square!

Next week’s Hot Topics Town Square will feature a League merchandise table and not one, but two community collections supporting the HOPE CommUnity Center!

🎁 Toy Drive: We’re collecting new, unwrapped toys for HCC’s annual toy sale. For the past decade, we’ve gathered toys at our Holiday Party—but this year, we’re expanding so even more of you can join in the fun!

🥫 Food Drive: Our Immigration Committee is also sponsoring a non-perishable food drive to help local families in need. This season of thanks and giving, please consider bringing a child’s toy and a food item to Hot Topics.

Can’t make it in person? No problem! HCC has provided easy links (https://a.co/jh6iIVv) and QR codes for online donations and their Amazon wish list—so you can give in the way that works best for you. Details below—let’s make a difference together!  Toys can also be dropped off through Dec 19 at 800 Hawthorne Ave, Apopka, FL 32703

Upcoming Events
*This is a members ONLY event.
What would it look like if everyone eligible to vote in Orange County was registered, stayed registered, and was able to vote when, where, and how it works for them—in under 30 minutes? The League of Women Voters of Orange County (LWVOC) is partnering with All Voting is Local (AVL) to launch a critical effort to define a comprehensive Pro-Voter Agenda for Orange County. We invite dedicated LWVOC members to join this foundational working session.
The annual holiday Park Avenue Sip and Shop will be on December 11.
Come out and support the League by purchasing  great gifts, books,  clothing, home and fashion accessories. Each store will give a percentage of proceeds for the day to the LWVOC.  More details coming soon!
 
DEC 17, 6-9:00PM
The Woman's Club of Winter Park
Make plans to de-stress and party with your fellow Leaguers this holiday season.

Volunteer Opportunities
We are getting A LOT of requests for tabling at local events and need VOLUNTEERS! Check out the information below to sign up and help us empower voters. Visit Volunteering Opportunities often as it is updated regularly.  Shown below, Voter Services at Kaiser University's Scare Fair: left, Lelia Allen; right-Melinda Wright, Mary Montanus and Lelia Allen
CLICK below to view a short "how-to video" on our YouTube channel and start your volunteering era with the League.
 
 
NOV 7-8, Growvember
Mead Gardens Annual Plant Sale & Festival
Represent the League and provide voter info
*For voter registration tabling, you must have taken and passed the League voter registration test HERE.(ForLeaguers only-must be logged into system to connect)
 
NOV 13, Evans High School
We will present our PPT to the Government classes and register/pre-register students.
Ongoing OBSERVER CORPS
Monthly observations of City Council Mtgs
with reports back to League.
Contact Susan Adams for more info.

In the Community
The LWVOC Immigration Committee tabled at the Farmworker Association of Florida in Apopka at the Day of Remembrance Celebration. The League invited attendees to paint butterflies as a way to remember loved ones who they have lost.
In the photo l-r: seated Jill and Paul Heroux, standing Nancy Rudner and Shana Giroux.
Eric Christner

Deborah Manuel

Toni Crabtree

Gerry Glynn

Robyn Larson

Carolyn Moor
 
Defend democracy with us. JOIN HERE
Winifred Quinlan Hogue
Donald J. Weiss
Nancy A. Nix, Giving Society
Janice Cruz
Barbara E. Peel
Daniel S. Manuel
Jody Kalman
Paul A. Creighton
Sandra Day
Cecelia Bonifay
 
Learn about the many different ways for you to $upport the LWVOC. 
 
Visit our newly revamped Donate page for more information.

Sponsors are vital to our work to empower voters by providing timely information for the benefit of non-partisan civic engagement in our community and we have a range of sponsorship levels available. To further explore how to become a sponsor, please contact LWVOC Vice President and Fund Development Chair Lee Rambeau Kemp HERE

Also, check out our NEW Fund Development Committee page if you'd like to become more involved in our efforts.
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