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VOICE News Bulletin #45

August 23, 2026

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What's Inside

  • September Luncheon Speaker - Honorable Kaye Hearn

  • September 2nd VOICE Happy Hour - Mellow Mushroom!

  • Meet and Greet for Dr. Annie Andrews - September 3rd

  • October Luncheon Speaker - Dr. Jermaine Johnson

  • New Technology and Events Team!

Justice Kaye Hearn

September Guest Speaker

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Judge Kaye Hearn to speak in September

VOICE is honored to welcome Justice Kaye Hearn as our guest speaker this September. Justice Hearn retired in 2023 after an extraordinary 37-year judicial career — the longest in South Carolina state court history — including 13 years on the SC Supreme Court and 15 years on the SC Court of Appeals, where she was the first woman to serve as chief judge. A Horry County resident with deep local ties, she now practices law with the Wyche Firm and continues to be a leading voice in the legal community. We look forward to hearing her insights at our September luncheon!

Sign up for luncheon HERE
  • 11:00 a.m.—Registration & Networking

  • 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. – Luncheon

Cost: $20.00 (CASH ONLY) Includes salad bar, dessert, drink, tax, and gratuity.

Location: The Surf Golf and Beach Club—1701 Springland Lane, North Myrtle Beach, SC

DRESS CODE REMINDER: Jeans are not permitted under The Surf Club’s dress code policy

IF YOU NEED TO CANCEL - send an email to [email protected]

September 2nd — VOICE Happy Hour

Kick things off with us at our next Happy Hour!

Date: Wednesday, September 2, 2026

Time: 4:00 – 6:00 pm

Location: Mellow Mushroom, North Myrtle Beach

1101 US-17 North

Come relax, catch up, and meet fellow members in a casual setting.

No RSVP required — just show up!

September 3 — Dr. Annie Andrews Meet & Greet and Fundraiser

Please join us for an event benefiting Dr. Annie Andrews.

Hosted by: Rick and Kim Babuka, Nick Ballabani, Don Parsons, and

Patrick Holihan

Date: Thursday, September 3, 2026

Time: 6:30 – 8:00 pm

 RSVP here for the location and to reserve your spot: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/myrtlebeach0903

This is a wonderful opportunity to show continued support for Dr. Andrews

Looking Ahead — October 19th Luncheon with Dr. Jermaine Johnson

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Our October 19th luncheon will feature guest speaker Dr. Jermaine Johnson.

  • Member sign-up opens: Monday, September 21 (the same day as our September luncheon)

  • Registration opens to men: Monday, September 28

Sign up early, members — we expect strong interest, and this gives you a head start before registration opens more broadly the following week.

Now Forming: Our New Technology &

Events Team — We Need You!

For our first 18 months, VOICE's technology needs have grown to include building and maintaining our website, sending news bulletins, managing luncheon sign-ups and attendance, producing luncheon programs, preparing name tags, and more. It's time to build a team to handle these duties together.


Basic computer skills, especially comfort with spreadsheets, are essential to join. If you also have a background in graphic design, our website platform, or email systems, that's a bonus — but don't let it hold you back if you don't.

Some of what this team could take on:

  • Website updates (Webador)

  • News bulletins (Sender.net) — these go out more than monthly

  • Luncheon sign-ups and attendance tracking

  • Luncheon programs

  • Name tags and event materials

  • Graphics and social media content

If you have some time and interest in any of the above, we'd love to hear from you. Reach out to Ellen ([email protected]) to join our first conversation about how this new Technology & Events Team will take shape!

DON'T FORGET!!

  • Wear your paperclips daily to show support for women’s rights, democracy, and freedom of speech.

  • Sign up for the VOICE luncheon.https://www.voicenmb.org/regis...

  • Invite a friend to subscribe to VOICE or attend the next luncheon.

  • Use the 5 Calls app to contact your Congressman about issues that matter to you. Download the app from your phone's App Store.

  • Stay informed — check the VOICE website for updates and upcoming events. https://www.voicenmb.org/

Our Mission Statement: To empower women of all ages and all walks of life through support, information, and advocacy to strengthen democracy in our communities.

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