APRIL LUNCHEON & GENERAL MEETING
APRIL 13 @ 11:30-1:30
TIBURON GOLF CLUB
Bring Floridians Together
presented by
Jennifer Lowe-Minor
President
League of Women Voters of Florida
REGISTRATION & MORE INFORMATION
MEMBERS MUST LOG IN FIRST TO RECEIVE MEMBER PRICE
If you are bringing one or more guests, please be sure to register them when you register yourself.
Registration and payment must be made online by
Tuesday, April 7 @ 12:00 PM
Walk-ins will be seated in order of arrival on a space-available basis
Late registration/walk-in price will be strictly enforced
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 NOTES FROM THE PRESIDENT
Yesterday, Governor DeSantis signed HB 991 into law. Immediately thereafter, a lawsuit was filed. The lawsuit, filed by the League of Women Voters of Florida, Florida Immigrant Coalition, Florida Rising, Common Cause, Hispanic Federation and UnidosUS, seeks to block enforcement of the law before it goes into effect in 2027. Plaintiffs are represented by the American Civil Liberties Union, ACLU of Florida, LatinoJustice PRLDEF, and Advancement Project.
Plaintiffs argue that Florida’s additional documentation requirement will make it significantly harder for eligible voters — especially naturalized citizens, low-income voters, married women who’ve changed their name, voters of color, students, voters with disabilities, transgender people, and seniors — to register and participate in elections.
Stay tuned as we will receive direction from the State soon. Thanks so much for your continued support.
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VOTER SERVICES "LUNCH AND LEARN"
Tuesday, April 21 @ 12:30-2:00
Altavilla Pizza & Trattoria
We would like to invite you to our next session on Tuesday, April 21. to discuss the work ahead of us as we prepare for the August primary and November general elections. We will be discussing our efforts on Vote By Mail and other initiatives such as redistricting, voter outreach, forums, returning citizens, as well as volunteer opportunities for tabling and as election workers. We will also discuss the impact of organizations such as VoteRiders and FRRC. A light lunch will be served; registration is appreciated! Any questions, please feel free to contact Tina Palmese.
REGISTER
(login required)
ELECTION WORKERS NEEDED
The LWVCC has a long tradition of volunteering as election workers for our Adopt-a-Precinct program. We work with the Office of the Collier County Supervisor of Elections. which trains our League members. For many years, we have staffed the Moorings Presbyterian Precinct and, in more recent years, the Immokalee Precinct. It is a long 12- to 14-hour day! Should you wish to become part of this rewarding experience, please contact Tina Palmese, and we will forward your information to the SOE to schedule the initial one to two-hour orientation. Later training will be required for assigned positions as we approach the August 18th Primary and November 3rd General elections.
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Celebrate Earth Day with the League at the Conservancy of Southwest Florida. We will have a table showing the activities of Voter Services, Environmental Affairs and the Plastics Task Force. I am looking for volunteers to help at our table. It’s a fun day and a great way to meet other League members. Please sign up for an hour or more!! For questions, please contact Lynn Martin.
The festival includes a variety of vendors and environmental exhibitors showcasing fun, educational and entertaining family activities, experiences and resources. Enjoy local entertainment, keynote lectures, conservation speakers and children’s presentations. Eat, play and learn while experiencing the Conservancy Nature Center buildings, electric boat rides and nature trails.
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VOTE411 ISSUE QUESTIONS FOR AUGUST PRIMARY
Vote411.org, the League of Women Voters online voter guide, will be updated for the Collier County races in the August Primary election, candidate profiles will move forward to the November General election for races with opposing candidates. The races include:
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County Commissioner District 2
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County Commissioner District 4
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County Judge (Group 3, 4, 5)
- School Board District 1
- School Board District 3 (currently no opposition to Kelly Mason, who is running for re-election)
- School Board District 5
- Collier Mosquito Control District (Seats 1, 2, 3)
- Greater Naples Fire District (E Naples Division) Seat 1
- Greater Naples Fire District Seat 3
- Greater Naples Fire District (Golden Gate Division) Seat 4
- Immokalee Fire District Seat 1 and Seat 5
- Pelican Marsh CDD Seat 3
After the candidate qualification closing date, qualified candidates are invited to post a Vote411 profile with a photo and answers to issue questions posed by our local league. When the Vote411.org online guide is published, anyone can obtain a sample ballot and candidate information.
We need your input, especially on the issues you would like to hear candidates' views on, for Collier Board of Commissioners and School Board candidates. Please take some time to reflect on which current issues are most important to you as a voter, and draft one or two questions for Vote411. Submit your draft candidate questions to Laura Hansen Reynolds. If you would like to volunteer to join the Vote411 team and help update the Collier County section of the national online voter guide, please include that information in your draft candidate questions.
|  BRINGING FLORIDIANS TOGETHER
LWVFL has a new program that is working to strengthen our communities by using civil discourse and learning conflict management skills. This initiative promotes healthy, respectful dialogue that builds trust and understanding among people with diverse perspectives.
The program started in February with LWVFL’s online book discussion of High Conflict by Amanda Ripley. The book encourages a focus on reducing the conflict rather than “winning” the argument. In March, LWVCC had a Living Room Conversation (LRC). LRC uses structured conversation to build relationships, discover common ground, and appreciate different perspectives. On May 29, there will be an online book discussion of The Righteous Mind by Jonathan Haidt. In sharing his moral foundations theory, he states that we all have the same six moral foundations. Individuals and cultures just vary in how they prioritize them.
This initiative will continue for at least another year. We hope that you find the books and activities from Bringing Floridians Together meaningful. and they help you to build skills for strengthening our community.
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UPCOMING EVENTS |
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| April 13 @ 10:00-11:30 |
Annual Meeting |
| April 13 @ 11:30-1:30 |
Luncheon & General Meeting |
| April 14 @ 8:00-3:00 |
Know Your County Government
Day 3 |
| April 18 @ 8:30-3:30 |
Naples Pride Fest |
| April 18 @ 10:00-3:00 |
Earth Day |
| April 30 @ 9:30-12:00 |
Board & Chair Orientation |
Visit the LWVCC Calendar for event details
| UPCOMING COMMITTEE MEETINGS
Check our Event Calendar for meeting locations and more information. 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. | Plastics Task Force Meeting
April 2 @ 3:30-5:00
Zoom
| Environmental Affairs Committee Meeting
April 9 @ 10:00-11:30
Collier Community Foundation
| Gun Violence Prevention Subcommittee Meeting
April 15 @10:00-11:00
ZOOM
Guest Spearker: Samantha Barrios, Florida State Director, GIFFORDS
| Board Meeting
May 8 @ 9:30-12:00
Moorings Park Board Room | 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.
| League of Women Voters of Collier County
P.O. Box 9883Naples, FL 34101
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