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Let's be gentle with ourselves and each other and fierce as we fight oppression.
- Dean Spade -
WEATHER CANCELLANTIONS
Due to the approaching weather system Downtown Friday has been CANCELLED for August.
Additionally, Koffee with Ken on Saturday, August 31st, at Headquarters is CANCELLED. Stay safe everyone!
DEMOCRATIC CLUB KEEPS GROWING
Join us at our next meeting to help us plan future speakers, trainings and events to keep our members informed and engaged. We are now 108 members strong! Cash bar and light snacks.
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** DATE: Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2019
TIME: 6-8 pm
PLACE: Florida Irish American Society, 1314 20th St., Vero Beach
GUEST SPEAKER: Cathy Harrelson, volunteer coordinator for Habitat for Humanity for Indian River
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Please note other upcoming events:
International Coastal Cleanup is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 21. You can register at www.keepindianriverbeautiful.org ([link removed]) Register now to help out at one of many Indian River beaches. We are hoping for a lunch meetup for all involved; time and place to be determined. Learn more at our Sept. 10 meeting.
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** The Blue Ball: 2020 Vision is planned for Saturday, Nov. 2 at the Irish-American Society. We are planning live music, great food and exceptional socializing. More details to follow soon but please save the date.
We also want to say a big THANK YOU to Fred Poston who has donated a brand new laptop projector to us!
MOVIE NIGHT AT HEADQUARTERS
On September 20^th at 5:30 p.m. we will be hosting a movie night at the office! In honor of the upcoming 100^th year anniversary of the Women’s Suffrage movement, we will be showing “Iron Jawed Angels”, a movie detailing the struggles women went through to get the right to vote. Please bring your own drinks and money to contribute for pizza. Space is limited so please RSVP to Stacey at
GALA 2020 COMMITTEE
The Gala Committee is currently looking for someone to Chair our Auction Committee. This is an impactful position and will allow for a more expanded committee of participants. We are also 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!
COFFEE WITH THE MAYOR (VAL ZUDANS)
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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!
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DEMOCRAT OWNED BUSINESSES
We are currently working on a list of businesses in Indian River County that are owned by Democrats. If you have a business, or know of a business, please email the business name, owner name, address, phone number and website to Let’s support our local Democrats!
DELEGATE OPENINGS
We still have 1 delegate position available for the Florida Democratic Party State Convention that did not get filled. The Convention is October 11-13 at the Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort. Deadline for applications is September 5^th. If you would like to apply, please contact
POSEY MEET AND GREET
The Bill Posey Victory Team is having a meet and greet. If you would like to finally meet your Congressman in person, please see the flyer below. And don’t forget to wear your Democrats of Indian River t-shirt for the picture!
TIME TO REGISTER VOTERS!
It’s time to start knocking on doors and registering voters! In September, we will begin knocking on the doors of the 700+ Florida Democratic Party identified unregistered voters.
Canvassing will take place on the following dates:
Thursday, September 12
Wednesday, September 18
Monday, September 23
We will meet at Headquarters (2345 14^th Ave., Suite 7, Vero Beach) at 5 p.m. If you are not currently trained to register voters, we will do the training before heading out.
If you plan to canvass, you will need a smartphone with mapping capability.
If canvassing door to door is not your cup of tea, we would also like to start having a table at the libraries to register voters at least once a week. If you are interested in this, please send Stacey an email at
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY NEEDS ASSESSMENT SURVEY
A Community Needs Assessment is being conducted in Indian River County to gain information on the current needs of our community. The survey is being conducted by Q-Q Research Consultants on behalf of Indian River Community Foundation, the United Way of Indian River County, the Florida Department of Health in Indian River, and the Children's Services Advisory Committee.
The purpose of the survey is to identify community strengths and assets in our community to better understand how to support local residents. Questions included in the survey revolve around the quality of services for children, economic opportunity, housing, health, and seniors. The survey takes approximately 15 minutes to complete, and responses will be kept confidential. Click below to provide your input.
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CALENDAR
Below find upcoming government, Democrat and community events to add to your calendar.
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** August 30
6 – 9 p.m. - Downtown Friday - CANCELLED
14^th Ave., Downtown Vero Beach
September 3
6:00 p.m. – Vero Beach City Council,
City Council Chambers of Vero Beach, City Hall
1053 20^th Place, Vero Beach, 32960
September 4
5:00 p.m. – Democratic Club of Indian River Board Meeting, Democrats of Indian River Headquarters
2345 14^th Ave., Vero Beach, FL 32960
September 5
7:00 p.m. – Fellsmere City Council, 22 S. Orange Street, Fellsmere, FL 32948
September 10
6 – 8 p.m. - Democratic Club of Indian River,
Monthly Meeting
Florida Irish American Society, 1314 20th St., Vero Beach
September 11
11:45 a.m. - Taxpayer Association Luncheon – Guest Speaker Interim Superintendent Susan Moxley
Vero Beach Country Club, 800 30^th Street
September 13
8:00 – 9:00 a.m. – Coffee with the Mayor
Vero Beach Heritage Center, 2140 14^th Ave., Vero Beach
September 20
5:30 p.m. – Movie Night at Headquarters
2345 14^th Ave., Suite 7, 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, August 30^th and Labor Day. Sorry for the inconvenience!
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