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Human Trafficking: It’s a modern day scourge primarily affecting women and children. Inspector George Collins of OCSO is the featured speaker. Bring a sack lunch to the Shalimar Town Hall (#2 Cherokee Rd) from noon-2:00 p.m. on 25 Feb and find out what you can do about it in our County. Coffee and iced tea provided.
Women’s History Month Workshop: NWFSC will host “Florida then and Now” in Room 302 of Building “SSC,” Niceville Campus, from 5-7:00 p.m. on Thursday, 15 March. Florida Supreme Court Justice Peggy A. Quince is the keynote speaker, and there will be break-out sessions on Human Trafficking and Cyber Bullying. For more information email or call 850-729-5202.
Florida Women's Hall of Fame: The 2012 Induction Ceremony for the Florida Women's Hall of Fame will take place from 5-7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, 6 March, in the Capital Courtyard in Tallahassee. Governor Scott will select up to 3 new members from a list of 10 finalists who exemplify the great diversity of women’s contributions to Florida life. The ceremony is free and open to the public.
Action & Advocacy
Voter Info
LWVUS Privatization Study: Resource materials on transfer of government assets to the private sector are now available. Local Leagues will have until May 2012 to complete their study and take consensus.
You made democracy work! 38% of County registered Republicans turned out for the Presidential Preference Primary, and over 13,000 voters participated in their municipals elections. Check out the results.
Redistricting maps approved: Catch up on redistricting committee meetings at the Florida Channel.
New Voters: Check out “Electing the President,” a comprehensive guide to help new voters understand the presidential election process, produced jointly by the LWV Education Fund and the Newspaper in Education Institute.
LWVF Legislative Summit: Join us in Tallahassee from 21-23 February to gain valuable knowledge about our state and the issues affecting it, and ensure that our legislators hear from the people. Get more info!
Nontraditional Education in Okaloosa County: League member Pam Smith participated in a White House panel on education and explored how technology will "win the future." Watch the video.
Coastal Drilling: Get all the latest news on the oil spill and educate yourself about the potential impact of additional drilling off the Emerald Coast.
LWVUS Story Bank: Tell us how you have improved your community by being a League member. Your story will help demonstrate the value of League membership in a powerful way. Submit your personal story today.