 | | | | I know that many of you have seen our list of accomplishments and contributions listed in the annual fundraising letter. While that letter provides a list of events and lots of numbers, it cannot capture the actual work our members have accomplished and many of our members were not able to attend the fall membership appreciation luncheon. It's not often enough that I get to see you face to face but when I do, I attempt to express my gratitude for the many ways you serve our chapter and our fellow Floridians.
As we get ready to move into 2024, take time to celebrate the things and people that motivate you to do the work. Next year offers many opportunities to get out into our four counties to register voters, to help voters understand what and who will be on their ballot, and to connect voters with factual information so they can cast an informed vote. I'm hoping you will consider joining our Voter Registration Committee, support our Vote411 nonpartisan online voter guide development, and become an election worker or election protection monitor. |  | If you have not already reached out to your county's Supervisor of Elections to ask about election worker training, please do so immediately.
The work of the League does not happen because someone does the work. It happens because YOU do the work. And I appreciate you!
Lanelle Phillmon, President
LWV/JFC | | |
| First Wednesday Lunch with the League
Join us for lunch at Seasons 52 on January 10th, for our First Wednesday Lunch with the League. Ginger Mundy, Co-chair of the Reproductive Health & Justice Action Team for the League of Women Voters of Florida will be our expert speaker.
Doors open at 11:30 and lunch will begin at 11:45, followed by the program.
| | | Ginger will provide us with an update on the Citizen’s Ballot Initiative for Abortion Care in Florida. In addition, she will discuss ways we can help ensure that voters are engaged and educated so they can cast an informed vote in November 2024. In addition to being Co-chair of the Reproductive Health & Justice Action Team for the League of Women Voters of Florida, Ginger also represents LWV Florida in the Floridians for Reproductive Freedom Coalition and in two of the working groups - Local Campaigns and Local Defense.
Ginger Mundy graduated from the University of Florida with a degree in Chemical Engineering and a Minor in Business. She pursued a career in the chemical industry, transitioned to sales and marketing, and then co-founded Cater Nation. She has been a member of the League of Women Voters of Orange County since 2018 and currently serves on the Board of Directors and as a member of the Women's Rights Committee.
The menu includes a small Field Greens Salad, choice of entree (Chicken Caprese Sandwich, Avocado Toast, or Crab Cake Sandwich), a Mini Indulgence Dessert and beverage (Coffee, Iced Tea, or Soft Drink), at a cost per person of $35.00 for members and their guests. Non-members who purchase tickets pay an additional $2 Technology Convenience fee, for a total of $37.00.
Members and non-members are encouraged to attend. Registration will close on January 7th, and tickets will not be available at the door. You will be asked to prepay with a credit card and select a sandwich choice at registration. This is an in-person only event, it will not be available on Zoom. Seating is limited so register early!
| League Trivia
Think you know your Florida government and civics? Let's find out. Join us for League Trivia on Saturday, January 27th at one of two locations. We ask that you register prior to January 22nd.
Southeast Regional Library10599 Deerwood Park Blvd Jacksonville, FL 32256
Meeting Room B
12:15 pm
Willowbranch Library
2875 Park Street Jacksonville, FL 32205
Meeting Room - downstairs
4:15 pm
Registration in advance allows us to confirm we have enough seats, materials and refreshments. | Future Board Position Opportunities
Greetings to our members and especially to our new members of The League of Women Voters of Jacksonville/First Coast. We once again invite all of you in good standing to support our league and submit your names to the nominating committee for review for candidacy to our upcoming 2024 Board of Directors/Executive Committee.
As a reminder the Executive Committee positions that will be open for election in June 2024 are:
President
Secretary
The Elected Director positions that will be open for election in June 2024 are:
Director-Membership
Director-Voter Registration
If you are interested in any of the above-listed opportunities, please contact either Juanita at 904-718-4354 or any nominating committee member with your questions regarding qualifications. | 2024 Chapter Bylaws Review and Suggestions for Change
Please take time to review our League's local bylaws. While our bylaws closely mirror those of our state and national boards, we offer our members the opportunity to review our bylaws each year and offer suggestions for change. Submissions for change will be reviewed and considered by the board. All changes to our bylaws must be approved by members during the annual business meeting (anticipated to be held June 2024). Submissions may only be made by members of League of Women Voters of Jacksonville/First Coast.
If you are interested in serving on the bylaws committee, let us know by sending us an email at lwvjaxfc@gmail.com by January 15, 2024. |  | JOIN US for Orientation
Sunday, January 21, 2024 from 2:00-3:00pm
Learn about the history of the League, how we operate, and the process of Study and Action. Meet local League Leadership, committee chairs, and other new members.
New Members are encouraged to attend. Current members as well as non-members are also invited.
A Zoom link will be emailed to you following Registration.
For questions contact:
Karen Parish
Membership Director
| Dis-Information / Mis-Information: See something, say something
If you see something online that could mislead or suppress voters -- we're counting on you to say something. The tip line https://reportdisinfo.org/ allows secure submissions and is confidential, and will be reviewed by a team of nonpartisan voter protection analysts to help stop cyber suppression. Send in any election disinformation you’ve seen.
HERE’S HOW TO MAKE AN EFFECTIVE REPORT:
Start by describing the problem: what makes it harmful? What is false, misleading, or inaccurate? What other context is necessary? Then, if you can, provide a link to the problematic content you found, on social media or a website.
Document the problem -- in case it gets hidden or removed. If it’s online, you can find instructions to take a screenshot. And if it’s in the physical world, or somewhere you can’t link to, take a photo and upload it.
Describe if it targets a specific geographic community, like a particular neighborhood, city, or state -- and give your contact information in case there are questions. (You will only be contacted about your report, and you won’t be added to any lists.)
Dos and Don'ts
DO be a discerning and careful consumer of information online! Trust your instincts -- if a profile looks fake or unreliable, double check whatever they’re saying against a trusted source.
DO share accurate information from trusted sources (like your state’s Secretary of State office) about how to vote. Useful websites include:
| New Members - Welcome aboard!
Laura Belluccia
Karen Keegan
Lavonne Shelton
Eva Sprinkle
Interested in being part of the League? Click JOIN NOW | Donations are always appreciated!
We wish to acknowledge and thank those who have made donations this month:
David and Gloria Beeman
Donations to Ed Fund:
Ilene Levenson
Dianne Main
Our website lwvjaxfc.org offers an easy way to make donations to LWVJFC, even if you prefer to pay by check. Click on the red "Donate" button at the top of the Homepage. | Volunteers are needed!
Quite often, our League needs volunteers to help with small tasks that are not time consuming but vital to our leadership and membership.
If you are willing to help make phone calls, be trained to send text messages, or assist in other ways, please contact us and let us help you figure out how to invest your time in our League and our democracy.
Contact Lanelle at lwvjaxfc@gmail.com to discuss topics and abilities.
For more specific volunteer tasks, click HERE.
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Stay up-to-date on all local upcoming events on the LWV of Jacksonville / First Coast:
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Regional
The Regional Facebook Group, LWV Florida North Region Leagues, includes Alachua, Bay, Jacksonville/First Coast, Okaloosa & Walton, Pensacola Bay Area, and Tallahassee.
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Phone: 904-355-8683
Email: LWVJAXFC@gmail.com
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PO Box 330353
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