LWVPBC AWARDED FOR VOTING PROJECTS | | Outgoing Florida League Co-presidents Debra Chandler (left) and Cecile M. Scoon, Esq. (right) recognize Joyce Sullivan and Ashley Cacicedo-Surdovel from the Palm Beach County League. Photo Gallery | Election Expo, publications, videos recognized at convention
| The League of Women Voters of Palm Beach County brought two prestigious awards home from the League of Women Voters of Florida State Convention June 5-7, where nearly 200 attendees from most of Florida’s local and collegiate leagues came together in Orlando to share best practices and statewide initiatives.
Our chapter, which sent 17 delegates, was recognized for Fostering Civic Dialogue for our “Why Vote” video series, and the President’s Award for our 2024 Election Expo plus two publications: our 2024 Voters' Guide and 2025-26 Directory of Elected Officials.
These honors were accepted by Joyce Sullivan, first vice president of LWVPBC and Ashley Cacicedo-Surdovel, a member of the state League’s Board of Directors, along with Reisha Roopchand Allen, second vice president. We are deeply touched by this recognition and proud to bring these awards home.
We celebrated the remarkable leadership of Cecile M. Scoon, Esq., of Panama City, and Debra Chandler, of Palm Beach County, who were honored for their dedicated service as co-presidents of LWVFL. Their legacy, leadership and mentorship have made a lasting impact on our League and we are forever grateful. We also were excited to welcome our new state president, Jessica Lowe-Minor, and are energized by her vision for the future.
Our neighboring League chapters also earned awards: the Martin County LWV won Fostering Civic Dialogue and a President’s Award, and the Broward County LWV won Excellence in Voter Education.
This convention was special and energizing, and even more meaningful because of the presence of three members from our FAU LWV Club. We return inspired, connected and ready to continue advancing nonpartisan voter education and civic engagement across our communities.
— Ashley Cacicedo-Surdovel and Joyce Sullivan | |
PRESIDENT'S
MESSAGE
Member survey responses
to guide strategic planning | | | Thank you to everyone who took the time to complete our recent member survey. Your thoughtful responses and candid feedback are invaluable as we chart our path forward together.
We are currently reviewing all the insights you've shared, and I'm encouraged by the engagement and passion evident in your responses. Your voices matter, and they will directly inform our strategic planning as we work to strengthen our League and enhance our impact in Palm Beach County.
In the coming weeks, we'll be sharing what we've learned from the survey and outlining specific actions we'll be taking based on your input. Stay tuned for updates on how your feedback is shaping our future initiatives.
Thank you for being such an engaged and committed part of our League community. Together, we continue to make democracy work for all.
With gratitude,
— Amy Kemp‚ President | UPCOMING EVENTS
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| IN MEMORIAM: TRUDY WINSBERG | | Gertrude Katherine Winsberg, a founding member of the South Palm Beach County chapter of the League of Women Voters, died peacefully June 15 under hospice care at her home in Boynton Beach. She was 93. She was an active member of the League for more than 60 years. She championed causes she believed in — women’s rights, farmworker justice and environmental conservation — with quiet consistency and real impact. Tillman Funeral Home & Crematory was in charge of arrangements. Obituary. | | | A WARM-HEARTED WELCOME TO OUR NEWEST MEMBERS | Their contact information is available in the Member Directory at LWVPBC.org.
Sarah McCain (Jupiter), Wendy Aiello (Boynton Beach), Deborah Moroney (Lake Worth), Reed Surdovel (Boynton Beach), Athena Palearas Batista (Boca Raton), Julie Wagner (Boca Raton), Barbara Weinberg (Delray Beach), Karen Stafford (Delray Beach), Sheila Rubin (Boca Raton), Tanya Isaacson (Boynton Beach), and Erna Leslie (West Palm Beach).
— Linda Sorenson, Membership
| NEW RESOURCES ARE AVAILABLE | The following new information on the website will be helpful to all members.
1. The Member Resources menu is now split into four columns. In the Resources column you will see "Board Training." This page has links to the Zoom training for new board members and leadership that was provided by LWVFL. Many of these sessions are very insightful and are recommend even for members without the specific title. At the bottom of each video you can change the speed, faster or slower, as you wish.
2. In the About Us menu, there is a new document titled "League 101." This also comes from LWVFL, and is an excellent resource for all members. A password is not needed to view the document, so feel free to recommend it to non-league members too.
— Daniel Lishansky, Web & Tech Team Chair
| NEWS FROM THE FLORIDA LEAGUE | JESSICA LOWE-MINOR ELECTED NEW LWVFL PRESIDENT
At 41, she makes history as the youngest woman elected to lead the statewide organization overseeing 29 local chapters across Florida.
| 'ANOTHER NAIL IN THE COFFIN FOR CITIZEN-LED CHANGE'
Florida League, League of United Latin American Citizens ask court to block enforcement of provisions that restrict state's citizen-led ballot initiative process.
| Marilyn Ricci’s Opinion column, “Florida must end Medicaid delays for schizophrenia treatment,” was published June 25 in The Miami Herald. Ricci is chair of the Palm Beach County League’s nominating committee, and also is active with the advocacy, healthcare, membership and voter services committees.
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