Good afternoon! We hope this newsletter finds you all well and cool (it’s hot out!). Don’t forget, tonight is the DEC (Democratic Executive Committee) meeting at the Community Center, 2266 14th Ave., Vero Beach. The meeting begins at 6 pm. All are welcome to attend and stay up to date on what the Democrats are up to!
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY - DOWNTOWN FRIDAY
Downtown Friday is September 27th 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 [email protected]
Please note that Downtown Friday is an ongoing event (the last Friday of every month) and we need help setting up and taking down the booth. If you are interested in being a point person for this task, please let Stacey know.
LET’S REGISTER VOTERS!
We’ve begun knocking on doors to register voters! We have approximately 700 community members whom the Florida Democratic Party identified as unregistered voters. Let’s get them registered!
Our next canvassing will take place on Monday, September 23.
We will meet at Headquarters (2345 14th 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 [email protected]
In October we will have more opportunities for canvassing and library registrations. Stay tuned for those dates!
MOVIE NIGHT AT HEADQUARTERS - TOMORROW
On Friday, September 20th at 5:30 p.m. we will be hosting a movie night at the office! In honor of the upcoming 100th 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 [email protected]
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.
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 be 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 [email protected] The Gala will be at the Moorings on February 23, 2020 and is always a great evening!
DEMOCRATIC CLUB OF INDIAN RIVER
The Democratic Club now has 116 dues-paying members and we keep growing every month. Our Tuesday, Oct. 8 meeting will feature Stacey Klim to train members on voter registration. Susan Stutz of Resistbot will also be there to explain how the Automated Response app works to easily contact our legislators. We will also be electing a new Vice President and Treasurer. Please send any nominees to [email protected].
Our meetings are on the second Tuesday of the month from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Irish-American Society, 1314 20th St., Vero Beach. Cash bar available.
Some other dates to save:
The Blue Ball: 2020 Vision will be held at the Florida Irish-American Society on Saturday, Nov. 2 from 6 to 10 pm. A delicious buffet dinner will be served along with a very reasonably priced cash bar. The very popular music from the 20th Street Jazz Band will be featured. Cocktail attire is the dress for the evening. Tickets are $50 per person and go on sale on Saturday, September 21! To purchase a ticket, please go to democratsofindianriver.org and click on the Events tab from the dropdown Menu on the left.
Gather your friends and participate in the International Coastal Cleanup this Saturday, September 21. Don’t forget to wear your Democrats of Indian River t-shirts and/or caps. Those wishing to meet for lunch should plan on getting together at noon at Sean Ryan Pub at 2019 14th Ave., downtown Vero Beach.
GIVE A DEM WINDOW SIGNS
Thanks to a couple of motivated IRC Democrats who wanted a sign for their home window, they had one designed and made (see below). They want you to now have the opportunity to put one in your home window, as well. The signs are only $15. If you would like one, please email Stacey at [email protected] We will be taking orders until October 4th.
FLORIDA DEMOCRATIC SHOP
Speaking of Democrat gear, the FDP just announced their new “store” today! Want some Florida Democrat swag? Go here to order:
https://store.floridadems.org/?fbclid=IwAR16JjH7dOh2gK-AorUg_i5YqaWAkZbmHBIFwE4W01Fufx3J8wBDseqGmXY
CALENDAR
Below find upcoming government, Democrat and community events to add to your calendar.
September 19
6:00 p.m. - DEC Monthly Meeting, Community Center, 2266 14th 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 14th Ave., Suite 7, Vero Beach
September 23
5:00 p.m. – Canvassing/Registering Voters
Democrats of Indian River, 2345 14th Ave., Suite 7, Vero Beach
September 24
9:00 a.m - 12:00 p.m. - Indian River County Legislative Delegation 2020 Legislative Session Hearing, County Administration Offices – Council Chambers, 1801 27th Street, Building A, Vero Beach 32960-3388
1:00 – 4:00 p.m. – Superintendent Workshop, School District of Indian River County, 6500 57th Street, Vero Beach, FL 32967
6:00 – 8:00 p.m. – School Board Business Meeting, School District of Indian River County, 6500 57th Street, Vero Beach, FL 32967
September 25
6:00 p.m. - Sebastian City Council, 1225 Main Street, Sebastian, FL 32958
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 14th Ave., Suite 7, Vero Beach 32960
Bring your own coffee and chat about politics!
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