VOICE

Voices of Integrity, Courage and Empowerment

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

Areas of interest

Advocacy and support
Women's health
Connecting to resources
Protecting reproductive freedom

Upcoming Events

Saturday, October 18th. - No Kings Protest 2 - Shallotte, NC and Myrtle Beach, SC - see below for details

Monday, October 20th - VOICE Luncheon - registration to begin on September 16th. click on Register Now in the Monthly Luncheon section below

Tuesday, October 22nd - North Myrtle Beach Candidate's Forum- hosted by Destination NMB (formerly NMB Chamber of Commerce at 1521 Hwy 17 S. The room is not very large, so to attend, you must register by using the following link: https:// us.eventsforce.net/northmyrtlebeach/117/register Additional information below

Saturday, October 25th - 2nd Annual Candidate Rally - Freewoods Farm, 9515 Freewoods Road, Myrtle Beach, SC 11 AM-4 PM

Join us at our monthly luncheon

on the 3rd Monday of every month at The Surf Golf and Beach Club, 1701 Springland Lane, NMB, SC 29582

VOICE is a volunteer-powered organization. Each of our volunteers donate their time, money and expertise for the success of the VOICE mission. At each luncheon we will hold a 50/50 raffle to cover our limited operating expenses. $5 per ticket and the prize is half of the amount sold. The more you buy the greater your chances of winning and the bigger the prize!

October 20, 2025— Guest Speaker—Former SC Senator Katrina Shealy

Katrina is a former insurance executive and founder of Katrina’s Kids and served in the SC Senate from 2013 to 2025. She was known for her bipartisan advocacy on juvenile justice reform and women’s reproductive rights as a member of the “Sister Senators.”

November 17, 2025 - Guest Speaker-Sylvia Wright, Candidate, SC Superintendent of Education

Sylvia is a dedicated educator from North Charleston with over 36 years of experience in South Carolina’s public schools and is currently pursuing her Doctor of Education at the University of SC. With a strong family legacy of service, she has spent over two decades supporting local youth through education and church involvement, and brings the perspective of a teacher, military spouse, and parent to her work.

December 15, 2025—2:00-5:00 PM - VOICE Holiday Social -at the home of Ellen Holliman

January 19, 2026 - Guest Speaker - Dr. Muriel O'Tuel, Author and motivational speaker

Dr. Muriel O'Tuel is an educator, author, and motivational speaker who has inspired audiences worldwide. With a background in English, counseling, and psychology, she has served as a teacher, guidance director, and assistant to the superintendent. She is the author of Footprints on the Heart and Heartprints are Forever, both of which explore the lasting impact we leave on others. https://murielotuel.com/

February 16, 2026 - Guest Speaker - Mr. George Blumenthal, Candidate, SC House of Representatives - District 104

Attend An Event

Shallotte, NC Myrtle Beach, SC

TIME - 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM

Location

400 14th Ave North, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577

Chapin Memorial Park

More than 300 participants have already registered, and volunteers are invited to help anytime during the day — even an hour or two makes a difference. Setup begins at 12:00 PM, and attendees are encouraged to wear pink in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month and to stand out as helpers. Please bring a case of water if you can contribute, and remember this is a peaceful protest — no weapons permitted. Let’s show up together and make our VOICE heard for democracy! If you can volunteer, please contact Kaylee Amaker at kayleeamaker3@yahoo.com.