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Good afternoon! We hope this newsletter finds you all well. Don’t forget that there are two important happenings tonight – registering voters and the presidential debate. Read below for more information on both and other happenings in our county.


VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY - DOWNTOWN FRIDAY
Downtown Friday is September 27^th and we need volunteers to man our booth for the following shifts:
5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
7:00 – 9:00 p.m.

If you are interested in volunteering for this shift, please send Stacey an email at


LET’S 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 will begin having tables at the local libraries to register voters at least once a week. If you are interested in this, please send Stacey an email at


COFFEE WITH THE MAYOR – TOMMOROW!

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!




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


VOLUNTEER OF THE MONTH

Our Volunteer of the Month for August 2019 is Ginny Smith! Ginny’s volunteer work extends well beyond her time at the office. She helps at our event booths and is a member of the Democratic Women’s Club where she works on various committees. Thank you, Ginny, for all your time, support and dedication!




DINING WITH THE DEMS

Dining with the Dems is back in October. Join us for a fun night of socializing with dinner and a cash bar. Sarah Christopherson, VP of Plastic Free Florida, will be speaking. See the flyer below for more details and registration information.



PRESIDENTIAL DEBATE

If you are watching the presidential debate tonight, here is a fantastic guide to have by your side. What’s inside? There is information on candidates, space to take notes on topics, rate the candidates and much more!

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MAYOR ZUDAN’S PROCLAMATION

If you’ve seen the recent headlines, you know the Mayor of Vero Beach, Val Zudans, sent a letter to the San Francisco Board of Supervisors on city letterhead chastising them for declaring the NRA a domestic terrorist organization. He wrote the letter on City of Vero Beach letterhead and sent it without the full consent of the Vero Beach City Council. On Tuesday, September 17^th at 3 p.m., he will be asking the Vero Beach City Council to sign on to the proclamation below to declare the NRA an “extraordinary defender of Americans’ Constitutional Civil Rights”. PLEASE attend the meeting and show the city council that this is NOT the will of the people they were elected to represent and we do not want our taxpayers’ dollars being spent on issues that do not directly affect our community.

You can read more about it, including his letter, on our website at:

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HELPING THE BAHAMAS

Thankfully we escaped the worst of the hurricane, but those in the Bahamas were not so lucky. Here is a great link on how to help our neighbors.

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There are many organizations out there taking donations, but some may be scams. If you aren’t sure a charity is legitimate, you can check them on the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services - Check a Charity website. The link is below.
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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!

DEMOCRATIC CLUB MEETINGS

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 115 members strong! Cash bar and light snacks.

DATE: Tuesday, October 8, 2019
TIME: 6-8 pm
PLACE: Florida Irish American Society, 1314 20th St., Vero Beach
GUEST SPEAKER: Stacey Klim, Operations Coordinator for the Democrats of Indian River County, will be talking about registering voters and current happenings in our organization.

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.

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.


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!

If you would like a copy of the list, we have them at the office, so stop on by and get one!


HATE HAS NO HOME HERE
Feel like sending your neighbors a message? Or just standing up for something you believe in? These sign options are a good place to start.

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HISPANIC HERITAGE ART & ESSAY CONTEST

It is Hispanic Heritage Month and to celebrate three Florida students will have the opportunity to earn a 4-year Florida Prepaid scholarship!

The theme of this year’s contest is “Celebrating Public Service” to recognize and pay tribute to Hispanic leaders who play prominent roles in public service throughout Florida. Participating students in grades K-3 have a chance to win a prize by simply submitting their best artwork. Students in grades 4-12 can earn a 4- year Florida Prepaid scholarship through the essay contest.

All entries must be received no later than 5:00 PM EST on Friday, September 13, 2019.
Learn more about Florida’s Hispanic Heritage Month celebration and contests at www.FloridaHispanicHeritage.com ([link removed]) .

FDOT PUBLIC MEETING: CR 510

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will be hosting a public meeting to discuss proposed improvements along CR 510 between 82nd Avenue and 58th Avenue.

FDOT Public Meeting: CR 510
Tuesday, September 17, 2019
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
North Indian River County Library
1001 Sebastian Blvd, Sebastian, FL

The proposed improvements include widening CR 510 from two lanes to four lanes; Constructing a 7-foot bicycle lane and 5-foot sidewalk on both sides of the roadway; Replace the bridges over the C canal and the L canal; and constructing a roundabout at the intersection of CR 510 and 66th Avenue.

The meeting will be an informal open house format, during which attendees may view project information, speak with FDOT team members to learn more about the project and provide input. If you have additional questions, please contact Maria Formoso (954) 777-4677


CALENDAR

Below find upcoming government, Democrat and community events to add to your calendar.

September 12

5:00 p.m. – Canvassing/Registering Voters
Democrats of Indian River, 2345 14^th Ave., Suite 7, Vero Beach


September 13

8:00 – 9:00 a.m. – Coffee with the Mayor
Vero Beach Heritage Center, 2140 14^th Ave., Vero Beach


September 16

6:00 p.m. -
1225 Main Street, Sebastian, FL 32958


September 17

9:00 a.m. – Indian River County Commissioners
County Administration Offices – Council Chambers
1801 27th Street, Building A, Vero Beach 32960-3388


September 17

3:00 p.m. - Vero Beach City Council, City Council Chambers of Vero Beach, City Hall, 1053 20th Place, Vero Beach, 32960

September 18

5:00 p.m. – Canvassing/Registering Voters
Democrats of Indian River, 2345 14^th Ave., Suite 7, Vero Beach


September 19

6:00 p.m. - DEC Monthly Meeting, Community Center, 2266 14^th Ave., Vero Beach

7:00 p.m. – Fellsmere City Council, 22 S. Orange Street, Fellsmere, FL 32948


September 20
5:30 p.m. – Movie Night at Headquarters, 2345 14^th Ave., Suite 7, Vero Beach


September 23

5:00 p.m. – Canvassing/Registering Voters, Democrats of Indian River, 2345 14^th Ave., Suite 7, Vero Beach

October 1

6:00 p.m. – Dining with the Dems, Counter Culture Restaurant, The Boulevard, North Indian River Blvd., 1620 Boulevard Village Lane, Vero Beach, 32967

October 8

6 – 8 p.m. - Democratic Club of Indian River,
Monthly Meeting
Florida Irish American Society, 1314 20th St., 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!






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