Our Mission

To promote and expand access, advocacy and awareness of the values of the Democratic Women’s Club of The Villages.  We seek to involve women in the political process and to encourage and guide candidates as they focus on Democratic values in the State of Florida and across the nation.

Our Objectives

Urge that every Democrat to vote
and vote for Democrats

Meetings

We meet on the 3rd Saturday of each month.  
The next meeting is Saturday, September 21.
Moyer Recreation Center
(3000 Moyer Loop, The Villages)
Doors Open 9:30am; Meeting starts at 10am
Lunch afterwards is optional

League of Women Voters of the Villages/Tri-County

Lunch Out After the Meeting

After the meeting, please join us for  lunch. It’s always fun and a great way to meet members you do not know. Please RSVP when you check in for the meeting so we have an estimated count of those who plan to dine out after the meeting.

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Three 2024 Election-related Activities

10:00am-10:45am: The 2024/Florida Amendments

Carol Van Noy from the League of Women Voters – Tri-County will review and lead a discussion regarding the six Florida Constitutional Amendments that will be on the 2024 General Election Ballot.  Her Presentation will include for each Amendment:
  • What the amendment will do;
  • An explanation of the consequences of a ""Yes" vote or a "No" vote;
  • A list of the organizations that support and those that oppose; and
  • What the proponents say about the Amendment and what the opponents say about the Amendment.
Carol Van Noy
Carol Van Noy

Carol is a former Executive Directorofthe Seattle Ethics and Election Commission. Sheinitiated the localLeague’s online Voter’s Guide toinclude State Legislative and County Council races. Carol and theLeague’s ­­­webmaster annually update the Voter’s Guide toincludealllocal races in the Tri-County area (Lake, Marion& Sumter).

10:45am-11:00am Voter Protection and Volunteering

Laura Goudreau will give a brief talk about Voter Protection in Sumter County and how to be a poll volunteer. Since 1996 Laura Goudreau has worked on campaigns at the local level.

11:00-12:00noon:  Postcards

Join us in writing postcards warning people about the dangers of Project 2025 and reminding people of the alternative 2025 Democratic vision. WOKE Nation, the Central FL Group dedicated to preventing the implementation of Project 2025, will provide postcards, stamps and addresses for you. All you will need to do is address the postcards and affix the stamps.

Let Freedom Ring
Join us for lunch after the meeting.  Location to be announced at the meeting.

Board of Directors

Sue Dubman, President
Mary Schulz, Treasurer
Sharon Vaughan, Recording.Secretary
Barbara Lochiatto, Corresponding.Secretary
Pat Beerhalter, Immediate.Past.President
Paula Berman, Hospitality Director
Michelle Newman, Founder

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