August 2019

Don't Forget to Review the 2019 Unclaimed Checks List

As I shared last month, my office may have money in your name. You can find out by viewing our unclaimed checks list at www.myorangeclerk.com. If you see your name on the list, by statute, you have until September 1, 2019 to claim the money.

The checks on the list were mailed, but never cashed. There are many reasons this occurs, including if the intended recipient moved away and did not leave a forwarding address, put the check away and forgot about it, and more.

Whether you’re an individual, business, or organization, make sure to view the unclaimed checks list. Our customers are a priority and I want them to receive the money that is rightfully theirs. That is why every year we go above and beyond to spread the word about our unclaimed checks list.

To see if we are holding unclaimed funds in your name, click the button below to search the list.

View Unclaimed Checks List

Clerks CARE Team Volunteers at Second Harvest Food Bank

A group of Clerk employees volunteered recently on a Saturday to support their Central Florida community at the Second Harvest Food Bank. The team was thrilled to assist in sorting through food donations, creating family care packages and arranging thousands of pounds of food. To see how many meals we helped prepare, watch this video!

FREE Forum on Child Support on September 26

My office is hosting another one of our Legal Matters forums on September 26th. The purpose of these forums is to educate the public about legal topics. This time, we will provide information and answer questions about family law and child support. This is a free event that is open to the public, and I invite you to attend if the theme is relevant to you. To register, click the button below.

LEGAL MATTERS
Topics: Family Law and Child Support
When: Thursday, September 26, 2019, 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Location: Bithlo Community Park,
18501 Washington Ave.
Orlando, FL 32820

Karaoke Clash: Government Voices!

Join Sheriff John Mina, our Tax Collector Scott Randolph along with myself and other local elected officials in a "Back to the '80s" themed karaoke performance. Thanks to the West Orange Chamber of Commerce for putting on the Karaoke Clash After Hours, where you will be able to enjoy live music, food, and an incredible performance by your Orange County Clerk on August 22, 2019 from 5:45 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. at the famous City Walk’s Rising Star in Universal Orlando. Visit the West Orange Chamber of Commerce's website for more information.

Instructional Video of the Month: Divorce

The "Connect with the Clerk" video series was developed to educate and improve the customer experience. The series helps answer frequently asked questions with short, informative videos and provides step by step instructions for Clerk of Courts topics in English and Spanish. Each month, we will highlight one of these videos. This month's video explains what you need to know to file for a divorce.

To view all eleven videos and see how you can Connect with the Clerk, visit our video libraries by clicking the buttons below.

Watch Videos (English)

Watch Videos (Español)

Tell Us How We're Doing

If you have recently conducted business with the Clerk’s Office, I’d like to hear from you. Customer service is at the core of what we do for the citizens of Orange County.

Please take a moment to let us know what we did well as well as where we still have opportunities to improve.

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August Star Performer

Congratulations to Carrie Coley, our Star Performer for the month of August. Carrie is a deputy clerk team lead in the Family division. Teammates say she is a strong and knowledgeable leader who shows a massive amount of empathy to both customers and coworkers.

"She has proven over and over that she knows how to really listen," said a colleague. "Sometimes that's all that's needed to defuse a tense situation. She makes sure every team member has what they need and if an extra hand is needed, she is there with two."

In the Community

Left: Clerk Russell spoke at the Orange County Commission’s budget workshop to provide her perspective and insight about the current and future needs of the Clerk’s Office and to thank County Commissioners for the partnership. Center: Clerk staff welcomed students from the UCF Legal Studies Summer Camp Program today to learn more about the Clerk’s Office and all of our divisions. Right: The Clerk's Office participated in the National Night Out Hispanic Safety Summit this morning for Spanish-speaking senior citizens.

Upcoming Events

Thursday, August 15th, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. and Friday, August 16th 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.: The Mental Health Association of Central Florida's Introduction to WRAP (Wellness Recovery Action Plan) Workshop, 320 N Fern Creek Ave
Saturday, August 17th, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.: Eatonville's 132nd Founders' Day Community Celebration, Hungerford Field next to the Eatonville Public Library
Thursday, August 22nd, 5:45 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.: West Orange Chamber of Commerce's Karaoke Clash After Hours, Rising Star at Universal Orlando (See Article)
Thursday, September 26th, 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.: Free Family Law and Child Support Legal Matters Forum at Bithlo Community Park (See Article)

Tiffany Moore Russell
Orange County Clerk of Courts

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