OCTOBER LUNCHEON & GENERAL MEETING
October 12 @ 11:30-1:30
Tiburon Golf Club
Urban Interface Prescribed Burns,
an Effective Land Management Tool
presented by
Eric Foht
Director of Natural Resources, Naples Botanical Garden
REGISTRATION & MORE INFORMATION
MEMBERS MUST LOG IN FIRST TO RECEIVE MEMBER PRICE
If you are bringing one or more guests, please be sure to register them when you register yourself.
Registration and payment must be made online by
Tuesday, October 6 @ 12:00 PM
Walk-ins will be seated in order of arrival on a space-available basis
Late registration/walk-in price will be strictly enforced
Let's Grow Together! Bring a Friend to Our General Meetings |  NOTES FROM THE PRESIDENT
Just a little more than a month away from the General Election. Here are some important dates to keep in mind:
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October 5 – Voter registration deadline
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October 22 – Request Vote-by-mail ballot deadline
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October 22-31 – Early voting period, 9am-6pm, 11 locations
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November 3 – Election Day
I had the privilege of hearing Trish Robertson, Training & Communications Director for the Collier County Supervisor of Elections, speak Monday evening. We are very fortunate to have such knowledgeable and committed people serving Collier County voters.
We are hoping to have a stronger turnout than during the primaries. The typical Collier County is a 66-year-old Republican, Caucasian woman. Collier County had a 26.50% voter turnout compared to 25.26% statewide. Because turnout was so low, votes had a disproportionate influence. Take Marco Island’s Bond Referendum. The vote was decided by one vote. Who says your vote doesn’t count?
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VOTER SERVICES "LUNCH AND LEARN"
Friday, October 9 @ 12:30-2:00
Altavilla Pizza & Trattoria
Please come join us for our Voter Services Lunch & Learn as we prepare for the November General elections. We will discuss and plan our GOTV initiatives, focusing on Vote-by-Mail, tabling events, and distribution of our materials, as well as how best to promote our social media. We will provide a light lunch and lively conversation! Any questions, please contact Tina Palmese.
| MOVIES THAT MATTER: FILM & DISCUSSION SERIES
Join fellow League members this October for two thought-provoking documentaries in the Steve Brazina Memorial Movies That Matter series at the Holocaust Museum & Cohen Education Center. Each event features a documentary screening, an expert panel, and a dedicated post-movie League discussion on how these critical issues tie directly into voting and democracy.
- October 21, 2:00 PM – Possible Selves: Overcoming the Odds in Foster Care
An intimate, heartfelt look into the lives of youth navigating foster care. Stick around after the panel for a League conversation on youth welfare, policy, and how your vote impacts vulnerable populations.
- October 28, 2:00 PM – The Grand Alliance
A powerful look at the historic civil rights alliance between Black and Jewish communities in the 1950s and 1960s. Our post-panel discussion will explore coalition-building, civil rights history, and the continuous fight to protect voting rights.
Reserve Your Spot: Admission is free, and the League has secured a reserved block of tickets. Please register in advance on the League of Women Voters of Collier County Website to secure your seat.
| COLLIER COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD MEETINGS
AUGUST, 2026 HIGHLIGHTS
provided by Education Ambassadors
Regular 09/09/26 Meeting. The results of the 2025/26 Strategic Plan were reviewed, and 2026/27 plan presented. The second reading of the Student Progression Plan was approved. Also addressed were concerns about potential negative impact of Amendment 3 on public education, compensation of CCPS mental health employees, and importance of working with other districts to advocate (with State Legislators) for common goals such as increased funds for pre-K, voucher accountability, and more.
Final Budget Meeting 09/09/26. The FY 27 Budget of $1,577,822 was unanimously passed.
Work Session 09/16/26. There was a first read of 35 policies and 6 by-laws. In addition, a health insurance plan was presented to provide quality employee healthcare while managing/reducing costs. This will be further discussed at October meetings.
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VOTE411.ORG IS LIVE
Our local League of Women Voters of Collier County published its online non-partisan voter guide with all the local general election (Nov. 3) races on Vote411.org – every race on your ballot is covered…county, state and federal. The guide also has great information on ballot measures/referenda. Simply put your address into Vote411 and you’ll see what will be on your ballot, including profiles from candidates. Hear each candidates own words about their positions on the issues that face Collier citizens. Referendum questions include a discussion of the issues and what a Yes or No vote will mean. VOTE411.ORG is the League’s one-stop-shop where you can find nonpartisan voting information. Please also tell your friends, neighbors and relatives to check Vote411 before they cast their ballots – let’s all be informed voters!
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UPCOMING EVENTS |
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| October 1 @ 10:00-1:00 |
LWVFL Book Club
I Never Thought of It That Way |
| October 12 @ 11:30-1:30 |
Luncheon & General Meeting |
| October 21 @ 2:00-4:00 |
Movies that Matter
Possible Selves |
| October 28 @ 2:00-4:00 |
Movies that Matter
The Grand Alliance |
Visit the LWVCC Calendar for event details
| UPCOMING COMMITTEE MEETINGS
Check our Event Calendar for meeting locations and more information. LWVCC committee meetings are for members and their invited guests unless stated otherwise; members should log in to the website to register to get the Zoom links for committee meetings and other events. | Board Meeting
October 7 @ 9:30-12:00
Collier Community Foundation, 2340 Vanderbilt Beach Rd Ste 401, Naples, FL 34109
NOTE LOCATION CHANGE | Environmental Affairs Committee Meeting
October 8 @ 10:00-11:30
Collier Community Foundation, 2340 Vanderbilt Beach Rd Ste 401, Naples, FL 34109
NOTE LOCATION CHANGE
Eve Samples, Executive Director of Friends of the Everglades, will discuss Everglades restoration of the detention center site. | Communications Team Meeting
October 8 @ 3:30-5:00
Zoom | Voter Services Committee Meeting
October 9 @ 12:30-2:00 NOTE CHANGE OF DAY
Altavilla Trattoria | Plastics Task Force Meeting
October 15 @ 3:30-5:00
Zoom | Membership Team Meeting
October 20 @ 3:00-4:00
Zoom | Gun Violence Prevention Committee Meeting
October 21 @ 10:00-11:00
Zoom
Tama Caldarone, Legal Director and Kourtney Arrosmith, advocate at the Shelter for Abused Women & Children, will discuss gun violence as it relates to domestic violence and will present an actual case study. | Empowering Voters. Defending Democracy.
The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan political organization that encourages informed and active participation in Government. We influence public policy through education and advocacy. Our goal is to empower citizens to take an active role in shaping better communities worldwide. The League of Women Voters of Collier County does not support or endorse any candidate or political party.
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P.O. Box 9883Naples, FL 34101
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