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“Give us the ballot, and we will fill our legislative halls with men of goodwill.” Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr.

“WHY I’M A DEMOCRAT” – TONIGHT!

Before our next DEC meeting tonight at 5:30 p.m., 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!
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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY - DOWNTOWN FRIDAY

Downtown Friday is August 30^th 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

NEW CLUB MEMBERS

Congratulations to Claudia Martino and the Officers of the Democratic Club of Indian River on the 20 new members that recently joined! That brings the Club total to 107 members. Wonderful!

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 15^th. If you would like to be a delegate, please attend the meeting!


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 Precinct Captain Leader

If you are interested in learning more about any of these positions, 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 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:
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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.

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** Leisure Square Day - Jam Packed Free Community Fun Day
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** 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:
Location Details
Leisure Square
3705 16th Street
Vero Beach, FL 32960

If you would like to sign the petition, click below.
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UPCOMING DEMOCRATIC TRAININGS

Below is an upcoming opportunity 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

POSEY MEET AND GREET

The Bill Posey Victory Team is having a Meet and Greet. If you would like to finally meet your Representative in person, please see the flyer below. And don’t forget to wear your Democrats of Indian River t-shirt for the picture!



GOODS UNITE US

The Goods Unite Us App allows you to see the political affiliation of over 4,000 brands and companies for free. Now you can easily put your money where your vote is. There is also a Politicians feature you can look up any politician and see the companies that support them. Download this free App at the App Store.


GREEN NEW DEAL

Have you ever wondered what the Green New Deal was really about? Below are a couple resources to help you learn more.

Click here for a 2 page summary: [link removed]

Click here for a detailed 14 page review: [link removed]


SURVEY MONKEY RESULTS

Thank you to everyone who took the survey on your top 3 favorite presidential candidates. So, who are the top 3?
1. Elizabeth Warren
2. Kamala Harris
3. Joe Biden
And coming in a close 4^th was Pete Buttigieg!

In our previous survey, these same 4 people were the top runners. It’s pretty clear who the favorites are.

VOTER REGISTRATION CANVASSING

In September, we will begin knocking on the doors of the 700+ Florida Democratic Party identified unregistered voters. In light of our warm weather, we will be going out in the evening hours during the week and weekends. We would also like to start having a table at the libraries to register voters at least once a week. We are currently working on the logistics of this big undertaking so stay tuned for details!


NEW YORK TIMES QUIZ

Sunday’s edition of the New York Times had a quiz about predicting which political party you are from based on a few quick questions. Along with a breakdown of the questions, it provides insight into how we tend to lean one way or the other. If you want to take the quiz, click below.
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ALWAYS LOOK FOR THE HELPERS – RESOURCES TO HELP

If recent events in our country have you feeling despair and grief, below are a few ways you could help.


DONATE/ VOLUNTEER: The Jackson Free Press has published an update on the children whose parents were taken in the massive immigration raid 8/7 in Forest Mississippi, a link to donate to seven organizations helping immigrants there, and information about how to volunteer, including translation by telephone. jacksonfreepress.com/news/2019/aug/08/mississippi-ice-raids-how-help-children-and-famili/ ([link removed])

DONATE: El Paso Texas is a friendly neighbor to Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, with many families having members on both sides of the border. It is also a point of legal entry of asylum seekers to the United States. This appears to be the reason the people of El Paso were targeted. The following agencies have given essential services for years and are accepting donations:
· Annunciation House: annunciationhouse.org ([link removed])
· Las Americas Immigrant Advocacy Center. One of the Parkland parents has gone to the Las Americas center to paint a mural there to express solidarity and help fund their work. Donate at gofundme.com/f/see-the-voice-be-the-change.

DONATE: In Dayton Ohio, an established foundation is providing direct assistance to the families and the injured.
· Find the address to mail a check at dayton.com/news/local/dayton-shooting-how-donate-help-oregon-district-victims/PeXYyRE9zOY8QOHZu78gZL/
· Or make a secure online donation at: daytonfoundation.org/dayton_oregon_district_tragedy_fund.html

LEARN: March for our Lives and Giffords PAC will host a Presidential Candidates’ Forum on Gun Safety in Las Vegas October 2, 2019, the second anniversary of the Las Vegas mass shooting.
It will be televised or livestreamed.
· Information at: giffords.org/2019/08/gun-safety-presidential-forum-announcement/
· Sign up at: action.giffords.org/page/signup/forum-oct2?source=em190801-full

VOLUNTEER: No More Deaths, a group in Arizona that leaves life sustaining water and food for migrants still seeking to enter the USA via a wilderness area, has openings for volunteers for 2 weeks or more to participate in publicity and community organizing for legal defense. Activities will be in Tucson.
Information at forms.nomoredeaths.org/outreach-volunteer-program/ ([link removed])

UPCOMING GOVERNMENT MEETINGS

Tuesday, August 20, 3 p.m.
Vero Beach City Council
City Council Chambers of Vero Beach, City Hall
1053 20^th Place, Vero Beach, 32960

Tuesday, August 20, 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
School Board Board Documents Training
School District of Indian River County
6500 57^th Street
Vero Beach, FL 32967


UPCOMING DEMOCRAT MEETINGS/EVENTS

Thursday, August 15, 6 p.m.
DEC Monthly Meeting
Community Center, 2266 14^th Ave., Vero Beach

Every Saturday, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Koffee with Ken and Parris
Democrats of Indian River Office
2345 14^th 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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