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Date: 11/27/2025
Subject: LWVOC Newsletter & Events
From: Lisa K Adkins


We are enormously grateful for all the ways our members have committed to defending democracy throughout this year. Your efforts are nearly too numerous to say grace over. But that is exactly what we’re doing, giving thanks for our shared vision and commitment to what an educated, empowered community can be. Wishing each of you a peaceful, restful Thanksgiving. Put your feet up and relax. 2026 is coming!!!
 
LWVOC Co-Presidents Kathy & Jane
The Hope CommUnity Center sends it gratitude:
Today, we simply want to say thank you! Whether you’ve volunteered, donated, attended events, or shared our work with others, you are part of the Hope family. May your day be filled with gratitude, love, and belonging. ~ HCC
And on behalf of the Hot Topics team, thank you for supporting HCC with donations of food and toys at our November Hot Topics.
2025 has been an incredibly busy year for our Voter Services Committee  Last week, they visited University High School for a presentation as well as voter registration information, joined by the Orange County Supervisor of Elections office.
L to R: Gina Hall, Terry Creighton, Mary Montanus, Marcia Davis, SOE staff member, Victor Collazo; Not pictured: Temika Hampton-Johnson, Anne Packham, Caroline Blydenburgh, Mary Bonifay
 
We expect A LOT of opportunities to volunteer in 2026, a very important election year.  In the meantime, keep checking our Volunteering Site Page regularly for our last few availabilities this year!

Upcoming Events
HOLIDAY shopping...but make it count!!
 
 If you're participating in this week's #notbuyingit campaign to send a message to corporations who are dismantling anti-discrimination programs, etc. then we have a suggestion.
 
HOLD YOUR $$ until Dec. 11 and #shopforacause at our upcoming Sip & Shop in Winter Park! Participating shops will give a % of their afternoon proceeds to LWVOC.
 
 
DEC 17, 6-9:00PM
at The Woman's Club of Winter Park.
Make plans to de-stress and party with your fellow Leaguers this holiday season.
 
*Invite a guest.  It's a great introduction to the LWVOC!
Leaguers, plan to join us as we make our voices heard at the capitol. Secure your spot today for 2026 Lobby Days. LWVFL hotel rates are valid through Dec. 20, 2025. Registrations done after Dec. 20 will be booked at the hotel's rate, pending room availability. And while you're at it, don't forget to sign-up today for the upcoming 2026 Lobby Days Bootcamp trainings. Register HERE.
Say NO to Mid-cycle Redistricting!
The League is setting up a day trip from Orlando via a chartered bus and we need to gauge the number of interested Leaguers.
Are you ready for a RALLY in TALLY?!  If interested, please complete the linked form below ASAP!!!  We need a "guesstimate" of riders.
  
Click below:
ATTENTION: City of Orlando District 3 residents will be participating in a runoff election on DEC 9 for City Commissioner.  The candidates are Roger Chapin and Mira Tanna. Make note of these important dates and make a voting plan!
Visit the Orange County Elections site for early voting information and more!
DEC 4, Thurs, 6PM; Natural Resources
Barry Law's Environmental and Earth Law Clinic presents their research from the Fall '25 term. The focus this term was on options for curtailing dumping activities that are affecting the Econ River at an illegal borrow pit in east Orange County.
Learn more about the Natural Resources Committee
Stephanie Ziglar

Anushka Patni

Nehemiah Curnock

Gabriella Officer

Stephanie Ecklin
 
Defend democracy with us. JOIN HERE
Bob and Amy Gordon, generous gift to LWVOC Fund
 
Harold S. Rhoads, generous gift to LWVOC Fund
 
Elizabeth A. Kelly, generous gift to LWVOC Fund
 
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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