VOLUNTEER OF THE MONTH
Congratulations to our July 2019 Volunteer of the Month – Berl Herzenberg!
Berl has been a regular, dependable office volunteer for years. From greeting office visitors, answering the phone, data base management, and fixing things with tools, Berl has done it all. Thank you Berl for your dedication and time to the Democrats of Indian River. You are greatly appreciated!
COFFEE WITH THE MAYOR – TOMMORROW!
Main Street of Vero Beach hosts Coffee with the Mayor once a month. It is a great networking opportunity and a chance for attendees to advertise local events and businesses. It is also good to hear what is going on in Indian River County from the mayor. It is important for Democrats in our county to attend and let the mayor know we are part of this community, too. See the flyer below for details and please attend!
TAXPAYER LUNCHEON
One of our goals this year is to have a greater presence at community events. The Taxpayers’ Association of Indian River County has historically been a Republican-dominated group. But the speakers are elected officials and community members working on important projects, like the health of our lagoon. We should all be attending their meetings to hear these speakers.
At this month’s meeting, the speaker will be Wesley Davis, Indian River County Property Appraiser. He will be giving an Indian River County Property Appraiser 2019 Update.
Let’s pack the house with Democrats!
Date: August 14, 2019
Time: 11:45 a.m.
Location: Vero Beach Country Club, 800 30th Street, Vero Beach
Cost: $19 for lunch (lunch is optional)
RSVP to: Stuart Kennedy at [email protected]
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY - DOWNTOWN FRIDAY
Downtown Friday is August 30th and we need volunteers to man our booth for the following shifts:
7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
If you are interested in volunteering for this shift, please send Stacey an email at [email protected]
SURVEY MONKEY
It’s time for another survey! After the most recent debates, and responses to the mass shootings, please tell us who your top 3 presidential candidates are. Just click on the link below, it takes about 1 minute!
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/VG685SH
“WHY I’M A DEMOCRAT”
Before our next DEC meeting at 5:30 pm on August 15th, we will be videotaping those interested in explaining “Why I’m a Democrat”. If you would like to be filmed, come to the DEC meeting and share your reasons. To see what other Democrats have said, visit our website by clicking on the link below!
https://democratsofindianriver.org/why-i-am-a-democrat/
DELEGATE OPENINGS
We still have 2 open delegate positions to the Florida Democratic Party State Convention. Nominations for these positions will be taken at the next DEC meeting on August 15th. If you would like to be a delegate, please attend the meeting!
THANK YOU, MEGAN HOOTS!
A huge thank you to Megan Hoots for her hard work, dedication and leadership of the Florida Young Democrats of Indian River. Megan is moving on to some aspiring personal endeavors and we wish her the best. But that means that we have…….
POSITIONS OPEN
We now have 3 vital organization positions open. We are looking for:
1. A Chair for the Young Democrats (must be 16-40)
2. A Vice Chair of the DEC (applications due by August 8th, email [email protected] if you are interested)
3. A Precinct Captain Leader
If you are interested in learning more about any of these positions, please email Stacey at [email protected]
SHOE, SCHOOL UNIFORM & BACKPACK DRIVE
Pioneering Change is holding a shoe, school uniform and backpack giveaway this Saturday, August 10th from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Gifford Park. If you would like to donate any items, please contact Merchon Green at (772) 226-0036.
UPCOMING DEMOCRATIC TRAININGS
Below are a few upcoming opportunities for training.
Voter Suppression
Brandon Peters, who now runs Voter Protection for the Florida Democratic Party, will be in Stuart on Monday, August 26th, at 11 a.m. Lunch will be provided. If you are interested in attending, please email [email protected]
Blue Wave Coalition – DEADLINE FOR SIGNING UP IS FRIDAY, AUGUST 9TH!
On August 24th, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Melbourne there will be a workshop on voter education. For tickets go to: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/east-central-fl-voter-educator-workshop-on-the-blue-wave-coalition-method-tickets-63837127567
Ten key topics are included:
· Why and How to Form and Structure a Countywide BWC Coalition
· How Overachieving Performance by 1% Will Lead to Winning Florida
· Creating and Using a Political Action Committee
· Developing Your Campaign Strategy: Goals, Targeting, Timing, Budgeting, and Management
· Voter Registration: How to Reverse the Decline and Win in 2020
· Deciding Whether and How to Use Vote-by-Mail to Promote Turnout
· Access to and Use of Voter Database to Support Your Campaign
· Development and Dissemination of Engaging Campaign Materials
· Keys to Identifying, Recruiting, and Supporting Local Candidates
· Technology for Organizing and Communicating with Organizations, Volunteers, and Voters
· Tracking Your Progress and Assessing Effectiveness
DEMOCRAT CLUB OF INDIAN RIVER
The August meeting of the Democratic Club will feature Alex Berrios of the Florida Democratic Party. Alex will provide an overview of state party initiatives for 2020 and his involvement as our region's Community Engagement Director. We want to be fired up and ready to go!
Please come join us at the Irish-American Society, 1314 20th St., Vero Beach, from 6 to 8 pm on Tuesday, Aug.13. A cash bar will be available. Feel free to bring any snacks for yourself or to share.
VOTEBUILDER/VAN TRAINING
For those of you who are interested in learning more about the voter database in Florida, our regional coordinator Alex Berrios will be here on August 13th from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. to train people on phone banking, canvassing, and scripts. This is an excellent way to begin learning the necessary skills for campaign season. If you are interested, please email Stacey at [email protected]
GALA 2020 COMMITTEE
We are looking for volunteers to help our Gala 2020 Chair, Steve Lieberman, plan our Gala. If you like event planning and have some free time, please contact Steve at [email protected] The Gala will be at the Moorings on February 23, 2020 and is always a great evening!
VERO BEACH MAYOR VAL ZUDANS RECALL
There is currently an online petition calling for the Recall of Mayor Val Zudans. If you are interested in signing this petition, click on the link below:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfwL6IlxGQh_Vae7pyQjswDPbnODc3ibHZARXrEMgzO3JEAAw/viewform
LEISURE SQUARE POOL UPDATE AND PETITION
The decision on the Leisure Square pool is still up in the air. For those of you who may not know, this is the only public pool in the city of Vero Beach. It is where the Special Olympics, Vero Beach High School Swim Team and Master Swimmers train. For many, it is the only access to a pool they have.
There are two important upcoming dates for action – the City Council meeting on 8/20 at 3 p.m. and a Membership sign-up/Community Fun day on 8/24. There is also an online petition to sign. Details for all are below.
Leisure Square Day - Jam Packed Free Community Fun Day
Saturday, Aug 24, 2019 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
The City of Vero Beach Recreation Department invites the community to a fun filled day at their premier activity center - Leisure Square. And it's free.
Enjoy coffee by Starbucks when the facility opens at 7 a.m. Then swim in the lifeguarded pool - exercise on new equipment - take Annie's yoga class at 10am - watch the Aerial Antics Youth Circus performers at 10:30am - take a basketball clinic - turkey shoot at 11am. on the basketball courts - and more throughout the day.
The Recreation Department will serve free hot dogs and cold drinks from 11am. to 1pm while the IRC Mental Health Association will host an Ice Cream Social from 11am-1:30pm.
While you are there, sign up for gymnastic, fitness classes and membership in the gym.
E-Mail: [email protected]
Location Details
Leisure Square
3705 16th Street
Vero Beach, FL 32960
If you would like to sign the petition, click below.
https://www.ipetitions.com/petition/save-the-leisure-square-pool
FREE PHONE WALLPAPERS
Did you know you can download FREE phone wallpapers from the National Democratic Committee store? The official Democrats wallpapers are for iPhone, Motorola and Samsung devices. Click below and pick one out!
https://store.democrats.org/collections/free-phone-wallpapers
UPCOMING GOVERNMENT MEETINGS
Tuesday, August 13, 9 a.m.
Indian River County Commissioners
County Administration Offices – Council Chambers
1801 27th Street, Building A
Vero Beach 32960-3388
Tuesday, August 13
12 p.m. - School Board Discussion Meeting
6 p.m. - School Board Business Meeting
School District of Indian River County
6500 57th Street
Vero Beach, FL 32967
Thursday, August 15, 6 p.m.
Sebastian City Council
1225 Main Street, Sebastian, FL 32958
UPCOMING DEMOCRAT MEETINGS/EVENTS
Tuesday, August 13, 6 p.m.
Democratic Club of Indian River Monthly Meeting
Irish American Society
1314 20th St., Vero Beach, FL 32960
Thursday, August 15, 6 p.m.
DEC Monthly Meeting
Community Center, 2266 14th Ave., Vero Beach
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!
Friendly Reminder - the office will be closed on Friday afternoons until Labor Day.
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