Happy Thursday! Please note that our regular office hours are Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
CONGRATULATIONS TO
THE BLUE GALA 2020 COMMITTEE!
The Blue Gala 2020 was a HUGE success! Thank you to the Leadership Team of Steve and Josie Lieberman who made the event a night to remember. They and their committee did a superb job from start to finish! 340 attendees enjoyed cocktails on the veranda watching the sun set, a large silent auction, delicious dinner, engaging speakers and dancing at the Moorings on Sunday evening. We are so thankful for all the support and were excited to see so many Democrats coming together!
       
WHAT’S HAPPENING AT THE OFFICE?
The Data Team is coming to the end of printing the pre-filled Vote By Mail forms for every precinct in the county. Next week we will begin formally organizing our canvassing plan. If you would like to help us with this important initiative, please email Stacey at [email protected].
The Voter Protection team is hard at work preparing training for the poll watchers who will volunteer for early voting in the Presidential Primary.
The Precinct Action Committee (formerly Precinct Taskforce) is meeting weekly now to ensure our precinct captains are supported and successful.
The office is busy analyzing what volunteer positions are needed in the upcoming months. It will take dedicated, long term volunteers to make sure we achieve our goals.
FYDIR 1ST ANNUAL AWARDS BANQUET
The Young Democrats of Indian River will be hosting their inaugural awards night banquet at the Vero Beach Country Club on March 15th, which is presented by Ed the Handyman!
Join us as we celebrate a year’s worth of accomplishments by awarding select members of the Young Democrats, and community for their contributions to FYDIR’s cause throughout the year.
Tickets will go on sale February 1st and are $30 for registered FYDIR members (the cut-off date for membership registration in order to receive the discounted ticket cost is February 12th, 2020), and $60 for non-members. Registered FYDIR members may bring one non-member guest at the price of $45.
Guests will be served a 3 course meal consisting of a salad, chicken or a vegan entrée, and desert made by the amazing chefs of the Vero Beach Country Club.
Keynote speakers will be announced soon.
Tickets which are bought online will only be sold at the non-member price of $60, and will have an additional processing fee from the ticketing company. Visit fydirbanquet.eventbrite.com for more information.
All checks for donations to the FYDIR should be made out to the Indian River Democratic Executive Committee and should have “for FYDIR” written in the memo.
Sponsors include Ed the Handyman (Presenting), Julie & Sons Weddings (Table 4 sponsor), C. Shock Design (Table 5 sponsor)
DATA TEAM HELP NEEDED
Our Data Team is looking for volunteers to help out 2-4 hours a week. If you are interested, please contact Jim St. Martin at [email protected]
DEMOCRATIC CLUB NEWS
Primary election results on Super Tuesday, March 3, are going to be exciting!
Join your fellow Democratic Club members and bring your friends to the Irish American Society for a Primary Watch Party from 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. We’ll see live primary election results from 13 states including California, Texas, Virginia, North Carolina, Arkansas, Alabama, Colorado, Maine, Massachusetts, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Utah and Vermont. One third of the delegates for the Democratic Convention will be awarded on this day, more than any other single day on the primary election schedule.
This event is free but donations will be appreciated. A cash bar is available. Snacks will be provided. Bring your political stories and jokes and let’s have fun while we wait for results to come in!
Everything you wanted to know about Precinct Captains at next Club meeting
The next meeting of the Democratic Club on March 10th will feature guest speaker Rita Milelli speaking on “Precinctology – The Art and Science of Engaging all Democrats in the Democratic Process”. Rita, who leads our precinct captain action committee, will explain how vital our precinct captain system is for getting out the vote. Following Rita’s presentation we will have a mock caucus exercise for the Florida presidential primary candidates. It will be fun to see how close our results are to the results on March17th.
Join us for our monthly meeting at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 10 at the Irish American Society, 1314 20th St., Vero Beach.
We now have over 150 members!
PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY
If you are signed up for Vote By Mail, you have more than likely received your ballot for the Presidential Primary. You may notice that many of the candidates listed on the ballot are no longer running for office. Below is a sample ballot with the names of those who have suspended their campaign crossed out to help you get a better idea of who you can vote for.
EARLY VOTING
Speaking of voting, early voting for the Presidential Primary begins on March 7th and ends on March 14th. The early voting locations are: Sebastian City Hall, the Supervisor of Elections office and the Main Library in Downtown Vero Beach. Polls are open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
SOCIAL MEDIA DIRECTOR NEEDED
We are in need of a knowledgeable and dedicated volunteer to oversee our social media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.). As we head into election season, we will need a strong social media presence in Indian River County. If you have the time, the knowledge and passion for this position, please contact Stacey at [email protected]
WOMEN’S SUFFRAGE 100 YEAR ANNIVERSARY
Please plan on attending one of the 3 FREE theatrical performances of the battle for women’s right to vote!
DELEGATES FOR THE DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL CONVENTION
If you are interested in being a delegate for the Democratic National Convention, the deadline to apply is March 7, 2020. To apply go to https://www.floridadems.org/convention
The Delegate Caucus will then take place on April 4, 2020 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Rodes Park Community Center, 3410 Flanagan Ave., West Melbourne, FL 32904
CALENDAR
Below find upcoming government, Democrat and community events to add to your calendar. Visit https://democratsofindianriver.org/events/ for a full list of calendar events for 2020.
February 28
10:00 a.m. – Democratic Women’s Environmental Committee, Democratic Headquarters, 2345 14th Ave., Suite 7, Vero Beach, FL 32960
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. – Downtown Friday, Downtown Vero Beach, 14th Avenue
March 1
1:00 p.m. – Poll Watcher Training, Democrats of Indian River Headquarters, 2345 14th Ave., Vero Beach, FL 32960
March 3
8:30 a.m. – Vero Beach City Council, City Council Chambers, City Hall, 1053 20th Place, Vero Beach, 32960
9:00 a.m. – Indian River County Commission, County Administration Offices – Council Chambers, 1801 27th Street, Building A, Vero Beach 32960-3388
March 4
5:00 p.m. – Democratic Club of Indian River Board Meeting, Democrats of Indian River Headquarters
2345 14th Ave., Vero Beach, FL 32960
March 5
5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. – Equity Committee, School District of Indian River County, 6500 57th Street, Vero Beach, FL 32967
7:00 p.m. – Fellsmere City Council, 22 S. Orange Street, Fellsmere, FL 32948
Every Saturday, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Koffee with Ken and Parris
Democrats of Indian River Office
2345 14th Ave., Suite 7, Vero Beach 32960
Bring your own coffee and chat about politics!
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