Joe Biden and Kamala Harris will be sworn in as President and Vice President in 6 days!
FLORIDA DEMOCRATIC PARTY LEADERSHIP
On Saturday, January 9th the Florida Democratic Party elections were held. Here are the results:
FDP Officers:
Chair Manny Díaz - Miami-Dade County
Vice Chair Judy Mount - Jackson County
Secretary Casmore Shaw – Osceola County
Treasurer Francine Garcia – Lake County
DNC Members from Florida:
Nadia Ahmad- Orange County
Grace Carrington - Broward County
Alan Clendenin - Hillsborough County
Marcus Dixon - Broward County
Samantha Herring - Walton County
Thomas Kennedy - Miami-Dade County
Sanjay Patel - Brevard County
Terrie Rizzo - Palm Beach County
Vivian Rodríguez - Orange County
Sean Shaw - Hillsborough County
Steve Simeonidis - Miami-Dade County
Congratulations to all! We look forward to working together to TURN FLORIDA BLUE!
JOE BIDEN’S INAUGURATION
The Presidential Inaugural Committee has created a website to share updates about Inaugural events and ways to engage with the Inauguration themed, "Our Determined Democracy: Forging a More Perfect Union." The committee is working to honor the American inaugural traditions and engage Americans across the country while keeping everybody healthy and safe. Visit https://bideninaugural.org for more information.
Tickets to attend the inaugural ceremony, which is under the purview of the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies (JCCIC), may be requested through your U.S. Senator or Congressional member. The number of tickets per office, which has yet to be announced, will be very limited. Each Member of Congress gives out their allotment in a different manner, with some offices even instituting lotteries as a means of assigning tickets.
DEMOCRATIC HEADQUARTERS WILL BE CLOSED ON INAUGURATION DAY
The Democrats’ of Indian River office will be closed on Wednesday, January 20th.
BIDEN-HARRIS INAUGURAL INITIATIVE FOOD DRIVE
The President and Vice President Elect are asking that Democratic Organizations help alleviate "food insufficiency" by donating to Food Banks to help the many who are struggling to survive the impacts of the pandemic. The Democrats of Indian River family of the Democratic Executive Committee, the Democratic Women’s Club and the Democratic Club of Indian River are answering the call as part of the President’s Inauguration Committee’s National Day of Service and the Celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King’s birthday.
When family finances are thin, niceties such as personal hygiene products may become extravagances that must wait or be eliminated for a time. So, in addition to food (please include condiments), we are asking that you also contribute hygiene products.
Donations can be dropped off on Friday, January 15th from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the following locations:
- Democratic Executive Committee Office: 2345 14th Ave. #7, Vero Beach, FL 32960
- Claudia Martino: 516 Melrose Ln., Sebastian, FL 32958
- Canned goods will be collected at the Gifford Historical Museum, 2880 45th St. (just past Gifford Middle School) on Monday, January 18th. The hours of collection will be from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.
Please consider contributing to these events.
DEMOCRATS’ OF INDIAN RIVER DECEMBER VOLUNTEER OF THE MONTH
Our December Democratic Volunteer of the Month is Kelly Bess! Kelly is always out there organizing, waving signs, getting signs to people, spreading the word and doing whatever she can to get Democrats elected. This past election season, Kelly worked tirelessly to get people out to vote and support Democratic candidates. Kelly especially worked in the Fellsmere community. Thank you, Kelly! Your hard work and support is greatly appreciated and doesn’t go unnoticed!
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION MEETING
This year Senator Mayfield will be hosting the Indian River County Legislative Delegation meeting on Thursday, January 21, 2021 from 11:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m. The meeting will take place entirely online.
Note: The date changed so mark your calendars accordingly.
Indian River County Legislative Delegation members include Representative Erin Grall and Senator Mayfield. The primary purpose of this meeting is to allow government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and local citizens to address the Delegation and present their legislative priorities for the upcoming session.
For more information, please contact Jacob Dimond (772) 226-1970 [email protected].
THE DEMOCRATIC CLUB OF INDIAN RIVER
The February Club meeting will feature Dr. David Moore, Superintendent of the Indian River Schools. That meeting is Wednesday, February 10th at 6:00 p.m. via Zoom. The first ever Club elections will be held Wednesday, March 10th at 6:00 p.m. via Zoom. For more information about the election, please email [email protected].
DEMOCRATIC WOMEN’S CLUB OF INDIAN RIVER
The next DWC Book Group meeting is scheduled for
Friday, January 22nd at 2 p.m. on Zoom. The group will
continue its discussion of A Promised Land by Barack
Obama. If you are not currently a book group member
and would like to join in the discussion contact Pat O'Hara at [email protected].
CODE OF CONDUCT ADVISORY TEAM
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Press Release
School District of Indian River County Invites Stakeholders to Join the Code of Student Conduct Advisory Team.
Vero Beach, January 5, 2021. The School District of Indian River County invites stakeholders to join the Code of Student Conduct Advisory Team (CSCAT). CSCAT members will review the current Code of Student Conduct and provide suggested revisions. If you would like to join please RSVP by January 20th to Ms. Gina Wallace in the Department of Student Services by calling 772-564-5946 or emailing [email protected].
COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY
COVID-19 CASES ON THE RISE IN INDIAN RIVER COUNTY
The daily number of cases of the coronavirus and deaths from the disease are steadily on the rise in our county. We must remain vigilant against the disease. Wear a mask to protect you and those you interact with every day. Social distance. Wash your hands. Do not congregate in indoor spaces for long. Be smart. Stay safe. Stay well.
To look at IRC data on the number of Covid rates and hospitalizations, to find testing sites and to read Governor DeSantis’ executive orders, go to: https://www.ircgov.com/coronavirus.htm?v108
CORONAVIRUS VACCINE IS AVAILABLE
IN INDIAN RIVER COUNTY
The IRC Health Department Vaccinations:
The county health department is working with community partners to begin vaccinating individuals 65 and older, and healthcare providers with direct contact with patients. In addition, patients and staff in nursing homes and assisted living facilities are also being immunized as part of this community response.
Updates and announcements for expansion of vaccination criteria and notifications for additional vaccination clinics and appointments are available via the IRC alert system.
Please encourage your friends and family to subscribe to Indian River County’s FREE alerts (Alert Indian River) by going to www.alertindianriver.com
Updates will also be shared on Indian River County’s website and other social media platforms.
Cleveland Clinic Vaccinations:
The Cleveland Clinic Florida region will schedule COVID-19 vaccines for community members who meet criteria set forth by an executive order from Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.
If you are a Cleveland Clinic patient who has a MyChart account:
- If you are eligible to schedule your vaccine appointment, you will see a notification on your homepage to schedule when you login to MyChart. Please note: If you do not have a notification about scheduling your appointment and are 65 years or older, you can select Schedule an Appointment from the menu, then choose COVID Vaccination Clinic to begin.
- After starting the scheduling process, Cleveland Clinic Florida locations will display with available appointments. You may select multiple locations at once to view all available appointments. Be sure to scroll all the way down.
- After selecting your preferred date and time, enter “COVID Vaccine” as the reason for your visit, review your Visit Instructions, and click Schedule.
- Your appointment will be confirmed, and you can review your appointment details at any time in your MyChart account. Patients will have the ability to cancel and reschedule appointments.
- If you do not have a My Chart account, you can also:
- Sign up for MyChart by creating your account
- call Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital at 772.410.0560.
That’s all folks! Stay healthy!
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