🌎😎🍦Earth Day Event, Biden Mobilizes in FL, Save the Date

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Good morning Democrats,

We are just eight days away from our next big event when proud Democrats of Indian River will table during the Earth Day & Arbor Day Celebration at Riverview Park in Sebastian, Florida. We still need volunteers to join our tented table where volunteers will interact with the community to share voter registration and vote by mail information as well as ways to get involved with our initiatives.This annual event is a community celebration of all things environmental, featuring live entertainment, food & retail vendors, family-friendly activities, environmental organizations, and much much more! Come join us by RSVPing at [link removed] ([link removed])
RSVP To Volunteer HERE ([link removed])
Florida Is Winnable

The Biden-Harris Campaign is contesting Florida, because our state is winnable and worth fighting for. Last week, the Biden-Harris campaign published a memo outlining their strategy ([link removed]) . To bolster their efforts, the campaign has made key hires in the state, including State Director Jasmine Burney Clark and Senior Advisors Jackie Lee and Phillip Jerez, with Jerez also maintaining his role as Executive Director of the Florida Democratic Party.
The Biden-Harris Campaign aims to mobilize a diverse coalition of Florida's seniors, young voters, Black and Hispanic voters, and disenchanted moderates to counter Trumps perceived stronghold in his “home” state. The campaign is primed to exploit Trump’s vulnerabilities by emphasizing reproductive freedom, forcing Trump and Florida Republicans to defend their support of Ron’s extreme near-total abortion ban. Additionally, President Biden has vowed to protect Social Security and Medicare from Republicans like Donald Trump and Rick Scott who have long promised to eliminate them.

The Biden-Harris Campaign is already running ads in Florida, such as “Trust”, which underscores Donald Trump’s role in overturning Roe v. Wade. While Florida presents formidable challenges, President Biden and Vice President Harris are resolute in their commitment to invest resources and grassroots efforts to take back Florida!
Amendment Updates

Last week, the Florida Supreme Court put Amendments 3 ([link removed]) and 4 ([link removed]) on the ballot, paving the way for citizens to legalize recreational cannabis and enshrine reproductive rights in the Florida Constitution
this November.

At the same time, the Florida Supreme Court upheld the state’s 15-week abortion ban, triggering Ron DeSantis’s extreme 6-week abortion ban with virtually no exceptions, which will take effect on May 1.

Florida is now home to one of the strictest abortion bans in the country — a ban so extreme that most women won’t even know they’re pregnant before they pass the cutoff date. This November, it’s not just access to safe, legal abortion that’s on the line — it’s access to emergency medical care, medication abortion and contraception for the millions of women who depend on it each year.
Voting yes on Amendment 4 in November is our last line of defense in the fight against government interference in medical decisions.
SAVE THE DATE
More details and RSVP link coming soon!
Join the Phone Bank

You can access the Inactive Dems phone bank ([link removed]) any day of the week from 10am to 8pm EST. Join Florida Dems every Tuesday evening at 6pm EST for a brief training, should you need it, and to make calls together. Thank you to everyone who has contributed so far!

Explore other ways to volunteer HERE ([link removed]) .
Opportunities to Get Involved
We need your help! Our voter registration team leaders are eager to meet you. Pop into the office Monday at 11:30 a.m. to learn how you can join the team and register voters across Indian River County. Our team leaders will be available to answer any questions and help you get started.

Democrats of Indian River is currently seeking to strengthen our committees that interact with the community and participate in local government meetings. We are searching for individuals to spearhead the following teams:
* Get Out The Vote (phone/text banking)
* Poll Watching
* Vero Beach City Council
* Sebastian City Council
* Fellsmere City Council
* Indian River County Commission
* Indian River Neighborhood Association

To learn more about these positions, please contact the Democrats of Indian River office at 772-226-5267.
If you are interested in contributing Letters to the Editor (LTEs) and Op-eds on crucial issues within our community and would like to join our Editorial Team, please complete this volunteer form ([link removed]) .

Passionate about politics and skilled in crafting engaging social media content to drive online engagement? If so, we want you to join our team! As we gear up for the 2024 election year, we're on the lookout for a talented and dedicated Social Media Intern to help us spread our message, engage with voters, and amplify our impact online. This is a part-time, paid internship opportunity. To apply for the Social Media Intern position, please send your resume to .
To ensure your participation in the upcoming elections, make sure your Vote-By-Mail ballot request is up to date by visiting [link removed] ([link removed]*F) to request your mail-in ballot today.
DEMOCRATS OF INDIAN RIVER
Volunteer with Democrats of Indian River HERE ([link removed])

Steering Meeting
Wednesday, April 17, 2024 5:00 p.m.
ZOOM Meeting

Democratic Executive Committee (DEC) Meeting
Thursday, April 25, 2024 6:00 p.m.
Vero Beach Main Library Multi-Media Room

Voter Registration Team Meeting
Monday, April 15, 2024 11:30 a.m.
Democrats of Indian River Office

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Board Meeting
Tuesday, May 14, 2024 6:00 p.m.
ZOOM
Democratic Club of Indian River Meeting
Wednesday, May 8, 2024 6:00 p.m.
BigShots Golf 3456 US-1, Vero Beach, FL

Don't forget the 4th of July parade is on again this year and we'll be marching in the heat and showing our colors. Please plan to participate!

Join our club or pay dues HERE ([link removed]) .
Members, join our Dem Club Facebook group HERE ([link removed]) .
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Join our club HERE ([link removed]) .
SAVE THE DATE
DWC Luncheon
May 11, 2024 at 11:30 a.m.
Speaker will be Dr. Joe LaGuardia, First Baptist Church of Vero Beach
"Surviving an Election Year"
6001 Clubhouse Drive, Vero Beach, FL 32967
DWC Book Group Meeting
Friday April 26, 2024 2 - 4 p.m.
Bjorkman Room at Brackett Library on IRSC Mueller Campus

We will discuss, "Whole: Re-Thinking the Science of Nutrition"
By: T. Colin Campbell and Howard Jacobsen (2013)

Questions? Email
[email protected] (mailto:[email protected])
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GOVERNMENT MEETINGS
Monday, April 22, 2024 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
School District of Indian River County
School Board Business Meeting. Details here ([link removed]) .
Tuesday, April 16, 2024 9 a.m.
Indian River County
Board of County Commission Meeting. Details here ([link removed]) .
Tuesday, April 23, 2024 9:30 a.m.
City of Vero Beach
Regular City Council Meeting. Details here ([link removed]) .
Thursday, April 25, 2024
Town of Indian River Shores
Regular Town Council Meeting. Details here ([link removed]) .
Thursday, April 18, 2024
City of Fellsmere
Regular City Council Meeting details here ([link removed]) .
Wednesday April 24, 2024
City of Sebastian
Regular City Council Meeting at City Hall. Details here ([link removed]) .
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Town of Orchid
Regular Town Council Meeting. Details here ([link removed]) .

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