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SUMMARY:LWVMC Annual Meeting and Luncheon – Standing Up for Our Rights
DESCRIPTION:\nGet an insider’s look at the League of Women Voters’ most significant state and national lawsuits with our featured speaker, Cecile Scoon, President Emerita of the League of Women Voters of Florida. Few leaders have her depth of experience guiding the League from standing up against harmful legislation to hard-fought and effective courtroom action. Cecile has worked on the front lines of advocacy, collaborated with civil rights partners, helped determine when and why the League has legal standing, and represented the Florida League in major cases.\nCecile will walk us through what happens before a lawsuit is filed, how the League decides to move forward, and what factors shape the decision to appeal. She’ll share firsthand insights from battles over redistricting, returning citizens’ rights, attacks on vote‑by‑mail and voter registration, and restrictions on organizations that help voters register. She will also highlight current national challenges to federal policies that limit voter registration at naturalization ceremonies, threaten the National Voter Registration Act, and undermine fair access to the ballot.\nYou’ll learn how the League uses a powerful combination of legal strategy, coalition partnerships, research, and public education to defend voting rights and strengthen democracy. This program will show how litigation fits into the League’s broader mission—and how these cases shape the future of voter access and civic participation.\nA respected civil rights attorney, Cecile led the League of Women Voters of Florida from 2021–2025, a period marked by intense voting rights challenges and historic redistricting fights. She also made history as the first Black woman to serve as president of the Florida League.\nThis promises to be an enlightening and inspiring event. Bring friends, family, and anyone who wants to understand how democracy is protected in real time.\n  Our schedule for the day is: 11:00 am–LWVMC business meeting; 11:45–luncheon; 12:15 pm–speaker presentation and discussion.     Doors open at 10:40 AM.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nEnjoy an excellent lunch with your choice of entrées:\n\n1. Herb Encrusted Salmon – Salmon in Lemon Crème Fraiche, with Roasted Seasonal Vegetable Medley, and Wild Rice\n2. Chicken a la Italiana – Sauteed Chicken with Rosemary Red Potatoes and Broccoli Florets\n3. Vegetable Napoleon (GF) – Stacked Seasoned and Roasted Vegetables Featuring a Portabella Mushroom, Red Pepper, Eggplant and more\n\n\n\n\nSign Up Today, Reservations Close April 17.\n \nPayment by credit card or PayPal\n\nTo reserve, click here ($45) Members, Guest ($50) Price includes a convenience fee.\n\nPayment by check\n\nAnnual Meeting registration form 2026 Please print.\n\n \nPlace an Advertisement in the Annual Meeting Program Booklet\nPromote your organization or send a message to attendees, nonpartisan of course. Place an ad in the Annual Meeting program booklet. Options are:   Business card ad (4”W x 2.25” D) $25, Half page ad (5”W x 3.75”D) $50, Full page ad (5”W x 8”D) $100, Full page ad on the back of the program (5”W x 8”D) $200\nClick here to print off order form.  Submissions must be in by April 11. Click here for the order form. \nIf you have any questions, please call 941-779-4165\n
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LOCATION:5601 Country Club Way, Sarasota, FL 34243
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