June 2019

Are You Having a June Wedding?

Warm weather, sunshine, green grass, flowers in full bloom… it’s no wonder so many Floridians get married in June.

If you're one of the many couples getting ready for their big day this month: you can cross one item off the wedding to-do list by applying for your marriage license with the Orange County Clerk of Courts.

Your time is important, especially when you are busy with wedding planning. That's why my office offers options like our eMarriage application, which allows you to apply online, and online appointment scheduling so you can plan your trip to the downtown courthouse or one of our branch locations in advance and save time.

Did you know that my office also performs marriage ceremonies? Visit our website to learn more.

For more details on these services and the requirements for marriage licenses and ceremonies, visit the Marriage section of our website at myorangeclerk.com.

Mental Health Class Helps Save Lives

I’m pleased to share that our free My Health Matters – Mental Health and Suicide Prevention class was a big success and helped get our community trained on important steps that could save a life.

30 people attended the suicide prevention class that was organized by my office, the Mental Health Association of Central Florida, and the Florida Implementation of the National Strategy for Suicide Prevention (FINS).

The free QPR training held at the end of May at Marks Street Senior Recreation Complex helped raise awareness about suicide prevention and reduce the stigma of mental health.

QPR stands for Question, Persuade, and Refer — the 3 simple steps anyone can learn to help save a life from suicide.

We also shared how the Clerk’s Office can help with filing a mental health related proceeding. To learn more about our Mental Health services, click here.

John Ames Wins Circle of Excellence Leadership Award for the First Quarter

Congratulations to John Ames, our Circle of Excellence
Leadership Award winner for first quarter of 2019. John is the Manager of Facilities and Vendor Relations.

John is noted for consistently going above and beyond, exemplifying community focus, collaboration, innovation, and professionalism through his broad knowledge, skills, competencies, and areas of responsibilities. John is an excellent team player as well as a great team leader who sets very high standards for himself and others.

The Circle of Excellence Leadership Award honors management team members based on demonstrating
outstanding leadership aligned with our Guiding Principles.

Instructional Video of the Month: Clerk of Courts Overview

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 provides an overview of the Clerk's Office, including our role in the community and the services we provide.

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

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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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June Star Performer

Congratulations to Lisa Hyson, our Star Performer for the month of June. Lisa is a trial clerk in the Family division. Teammates say she is an exceptional team player who is always thinking of others, lending a helping hand and taking it upon herself to take charge on projects.

"Lisa's teamwork and determination along with her positive attitude make her truly a pleasure to work with every single day," said a colleague. "Lisa has always stood out from her peers, excelling above and beyond her job duties. She is a wonderful person who has made a tremendous impact."

In the Community

Left: Clerk Russell shared her personal story and journey at the Journeys Women's Empowerment event for Costco. Center: Clerk Russell and staff attended the West Orange Chamber of Commerce 2019 Legislative Luncheon. Right: The Clerk's Office supported the Asian Pacific American Heritage Month Celebration at the Orange County Administration Center.

Upcoming Events

Thursday, June 20th, 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.: Chief Judge Lauten's Retirement Celebration at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts in the Alexis and Jim Pugh Theater
Friday, June 21st, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.: Central Florida Poverty Conference 2019 at the AdventHealth Werner Auditorium
Monday, June 24th, 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.: State of the City at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts in the DeVos Family Room
Tuesday, July 16th, 6:00 p.m.: Ask a Lawyer Q&A panel event at the Downtown Orlando Public Library

Tiffany Moore Russell
Orange County Clerk of Courts

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