(Press Release) (West Palm Beach, FL – May 6, 2024) The League of Women Voters of Palm Beach County (LWVPBC) is inviting friends and supporters to three upcoming events for people interested in election year issues: Wednesday, May 15 – 11 am to 1 pm YES on Florida Amendment 4: Reproductive Freedom Hot Topic Luncheon with Guest Speaker Laura Goodhue, Vice President of Public Policy, Planned Parenthood of South, East & North Florida, and Executive Director of the Florida Alliance of Planned Parenthood Affiliates In the election this November, Floridians will vote on Amendment 4: Right to Abortion Initiative that would provide a constitutional right to abortion before fetal viability (estimated to be around 24 weeks) or when necessary to protect the patient's health, as determined by the patient's healthcare provider. + Where: West Palm Beach Marriott, 1001 Okeechobee Blvd. 33401
+ Registration Fee: $40 + Notes: ** Doors open at 11:00 am. Lunch begins at 11:30 am, the program starts at noon. ** The lunch will be a plated pappardelle pasta with vegetables. Gluten-free and vegan requests will be accommodated. ** Registrations and payment must be made online at: https://lwvpbc.org/event/hot-topic-may-2024/ ** Walk-ins cannot be accommodated. Fee is nonrefundable. ** Deadline to register is May 8, 2024. Tuesday, May 21 – 6:30 to 8:00 pm TASTE OF THE LEAGUE ORIENTATION This FREE Zoom meeting is for everyone interested in knowing more about pressing political issues and for anyone who would like to get more involved with the nonpartisan League of Women Voters. Issue Group Leaders from the League will talk about their current work in areas such as Voting Services, Election Protection, National Popular Vote, Gun Safety, Health Care, and Education—and how people can get actively involved in this critical election year. + How to RSVP: Advance registration is required by text/phone at 561.276.4898 or by email at [email protected]. Wednesday, June 19 – 11 am to 1 pm DEIA: Election Year Issue & Impact Hot Topic Luncheon with Guest Speaker Barbara Cheives, President & CEO of Converge & Associates Consulting. Her current DEIA clients include the Cultural Council for Palm Beach County and the Maltz Jupiter Theatre. Barbara's consulting expertise includes law enforcement and public safety, not for profit organizations, media, education, and corporations. She served as the first Executive Director of Toward a More Perfect Union in Palm Beach County, a non-profit initiative addressing the critical impact of race and ethnicity in a diverse community. + Where: Hilton Palm Beach Airport, 150 Australian Avenue in West Palm Beach 33406 + Registration Fee: $35 + Notes: ** Doors open at 11:00 am. Lunch begins at 11:30 am, the program starts at noon. + This will be a served 3-course luncheon (chicken plate or vegetarian option) and beverages. + Registrations, lunch choice, and payment must be made online at: https://lwvpbc.org/event/june-hot-topic-2024/ + Walk-ins cannot be accommodated. Fee is nonrefundable. + Deadline to register is June 12, 2024. Comments are closed.
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