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Date: 9/14/2023
Subject: LWVCC Update for September 14, 2023
From: Your Local League of Women Voters


OCTOBER LUNCHEON & GENERAL MEETING
October 9 @ 11:30-1:30
Tiburon Golf Club

An Update on Collier County Public Schools



presented by
Dr. Leslie Ricciardelli

REGISTRATION & MORE INFORMATION


Registration and payment must be made online
by OCTOBER 5 @ 3:00 PM
Late registration/walk in price will be strictly enforced

Help build our League and educate the general public! Our most effective method of membership recruitment is the General Meeting! Invite a guest to our next General Meeting and support LWVCC!
2023 legislative Delegation DayLWVCC SPEAKS AT 2023 LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION DAY

The LWVCC was well represented at the September 11, 2023 Legislative Delegation Meeting held in the Collier County Commission Chambers in the Government Center. Representatives from over 40 local organizations, including universities, local governments, and nonprofits, had the opportunity to present budget and legislative requests directly to Senator Kathleen Passidomo (District 28), and Representatives Adam Botana (District 80), Lauren Melo (District 82), and Bob Rommel (District 81). LWVCC President Diane Preston Moore presented some of the League’s legislative priorities, and she was followed by Cathy Hackney, who spoke about education. Read Diane's comments and Cathy's comments click [HERE].
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SAVE THE DATE!

Sept 26 is our next Voter Services meeting via Zoom. Please be sure to attend to hear about the work we are doing, volunteer opportunities, as well as Adopt-a-Precinct. Voter Services is the backbone of the League of Women Voters and we need you to join us in this important work.
WITH GRATITUDE
 
The Board of Directors of the LWVCC is pleased to announce that Lynn Martin will rejoin the Board. Lynn was nominated by the Governance Committee and approved by a majority of the remaining Board members to fill a vacancy left when Deborah Williams resigned in August. We are grateful to Deborah for her service while on the Board and for her commitment to the LWVCC. We appreciate Lynn’s willingness to serve on the Board to fulfill the remainder of Deborah’s term until April 2024.
Floridians Protecting Freedom logo
UPDATE ON REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS AMENDMENT PETITIONS

Good news! There are now enough petitions verified to qualify for a Florida Supreme Court review. This is a huge milestone for the campaign, which has more than a third of the necessary petitions validated, putting the amendment to allow abortion access in Florida a step closer to qualifying for the 2024 ballot. We are not there yet, so please continue to collect signed petitions from people registered to vote in Florida. Many thanks for all your help! Visit Floridians Protecting Freedom for information about the campaign or contact Janet Hoffman.
UPDATE FROM THE EDUCATION COMMITTEE
 
The Education Committee met on August 21 with guest Dr. Mike Martin, recently retired President of Florida Gulf Coast University, who led our discussion on Public Education and answered questions submitted by our members. Issues discussed affecting both higher education and K-12 schools were legislation on DEI, gender, book bans, vouchers and effects on teacher/faculty quality and retention, workforce development, student outcomes and more. The committee is considering a follow up event for all members and the public. The Education Committee co-chairs are active in the LWVFL Education Action Team that has provided the two white papers linked below.

Link to Floridians Protecting Freedom amendment websiteLink to Clean Water amendment websiteIt is not too late to sign the petitions!

  UPCOMING EVENTS  
October 9 @ 11:45-1:30
  October Luncheon & General Meeting
February 22, 2024
 Celebrate the League
ONLINE REIMBURSEMENT FORM IS NOW AVAILABLE

Board members, committee chairs, and others who need to submit reimbursement requests can now do so via our Submit Online Forms page.
UPCOMING COMMITTEE MEETINGS

Check our Event Calendar for meeting locations and more information.
Because LWVCC committee meetings are for members and their invited guests unless stated otherwise,
members should log in to the website to register
to get the Zoom links for committee meetings and other events.
Voter Services Committee Meeting
September 26 @ 4:00-5:30
Zoom
Juvenile Justice Committee Meeting
September 29 @ 10:00-12:00 NOTE CORRECTED DATE
Finemark Bank NOTE CORRECTED LOCATION
Board Meeting
October 4 @ 9:30-12:00
Moorings Park Conference Room
Social Policy Committee Meeting
October 5 @ 10:30-12:00
Moorings Park, Bldg O Social Room
Education Committee Meeting
October 11 @ 12:00-1:30
North Naples Government Center Meeting Room
Environmental Affairs Committee Meeting
October 12 @ 10:00-12:00
Collier Communit Foundation NOTE LOCATION CHANGE
Guest Speaker: Ray Bearfield, Collier County Waterkeeper
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Empowering Voters. Defending Democracy.

The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan political organization that encourages informed and active participation in Government. We influence public policy through education and advocacy. Our goal is to empower citizens to take an active role in shaping better communities worldwide. The League of Women Voters of Collier County does not support or endorse any candidate or political party.
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