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“He who passively accepts evil is as much involved in it as he who helps to perpetrate it. He who accepts evil without protesting against it is really cooperating with it.” – Martin Luther King, Jr.
ELECTION FOR DEC CHAIR
DEC members, please attend the July 18th DEC Meeting where we will be selecting a new Chair. If you are interested in running for Chair, your application must be received by July 11th. Contact Stacey at 772-226-5267 or come into the office for a copy of the application.
RALLY BUS FOR HOMESTEAD
Lights for Liberty is organizing a protest at the Homestead children’s shelter on July 12th from 7:00-10:00 p.m. Lights for Liberty is organizing protests all over the country on July 12th at the largest children’s shelters (detention camps). We have secured a Rally Bus to take to this protest.
Currently, we have 2 “Scholarship” tickets available due to people being unable to come. If you want to come, but find the cost prohibitive, contact Al Griffiths at [email protected] to use the scholarship tickets.
We CAN NOT sit this one out. If this isn’t the fight for the soul of America we don’t know what is. It is time to get out in the streets, be seen for what we stand for, as well as what we are against.
You can read more about the event at: https://www.facebook.com/events/347447646155278/
To sign up for a seat on the bus, please go to:
https://rally.co/lights-for-liberty-homestead/from/vero-beach-fl
SURVEY MONKEY
We want to hear from you! Who are your top 3 Democratic Presidential Candidates? Please take our quick survey (link below) and let us know.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/7T8H9G8
DELEGATES TO THE STATE CONVENTION
The Florida Democratic Party State Convention is slated for mid-October. To attend, you must fill out an application to be a candidate for State Delegate. Applications are due by July 31st. At the August 15th DEC Meeting, members will elect 12 Indian River County delegates. Eight of these individuals must be DEC Members. Candidates must be present and if selected, should be prepared to write a $45 check to Florida Democratic Party as a cost of being selected.
If you are interested, you can pick up an application at the office – 2345 14th Ave., Suite 7, Vero Beach.
JULY 4TH PARADE
Thank you to all who came out to walk in the 4th of July Parade in Sebastian. It was hot and long, but our volunteers walked, smiled and had an impact. We handed out our new palm cards to adults and candy to kids. It was a great way to start the day!
      
SEEKING CANDIDATES
Have you ever considered running for office? There are many local offices (City Council, County Commission, School Board) coming up for election in 2019 and 2020 and we need candidates!
Does running for office seem a bit overwhelming? Don’t worry! Former candidates are available to speak with you, there are trainings locally you can attend, and we have a lot of resources to help you with your campaign.
Please contact Stacey at [email protected] for more information.
Let’s turn Indian River blue!
COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE MEMBERS NEEDED!
Are you good with social media (Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter)? Are you a good writer? Let your voices be heard as a member of the Communications Committee. We need writers for blog posts on our website (www.democratsofindianriver.org). We need Letters to the Editor conveying Democratic values to a community audience. We need articles and photographs placed in our local media. Also, we need folks who are proficient in web design and can use Mailchimp. If you are interested, please email Adriana at [email protected].
FELLSMERE COMMUNITY CENTER BBQ FUNDRAISER
The Fellsmere Action Community Team (FACT) is holding a fundraising BBQ. Funds raised will go towards a new community center in Fellsmere. If you like to eat BBQ and want to help ensure the children of Fellsmere have a safe community center to grow up in, please join them on July 20th at 10:00 a.m. See posters below for more information and menu.
 
UPCOMING GOVERNMENT MEETINGS
Tuesday, July 16, 9:00 a.m.
Indian River County Commissioners
County Administration Offices – Council Chambers
1801 27th Street, Building A
Vero Beach 32960-3388
Tuesday, July 16, 3:00 p.m.
Vero Beach City Council
City Council Chambers of Vero Beach, City Hall
1053 20th Place, Vero Beach, 32960
UPCOMING DEMOCRATIC MEETINGS
Thursday, July 18, 6:00 p.m.
DEC 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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