Happy Thursday! Please note that our office hours are Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
The office will be CLOSED on October 11th and October 14th, 2019.
TAXPAYER LUNCHEON
One of our goals this year is to have a greater presence at community events. The Taxpayers’ Association of Indian River County has historically been a Republican-dominated group. But the speakers are elected officials and community members working on important projects that affect ALL of us. We need to be attending their meetings to hear these speakers and ensure we have a voice.
At this month’s meeting, there will be a candidate forum for the 2 open seats on Vero Beach City Council. Let’s pack the house with Democrats!
Date: October 9, 2019
Time: 11:45 a.m.
Location: Vero Beach Country Club, 800 30th Street, Vero Beach
Cost: $19 for lunch (lunch is optional)
RSVP to: Stuart Kennedy at [email protected]
POSEY IMPEACHMENT SURVEY
Bill Posey is asking for your feedback on Trump’s Impeachment Inquiry. Please take a moment to fill this out. Then call his Melbourne office at 321-632-1776 to leave him a message about how you feel.
https://posey.house.gov/forms/form/?ID=4227
CONGRATULATIONS ARE IN ORDER FOR…
Our summer intern, Anika Heuberger, is a finalist for the National Merit Scholarship. Congratulations Anika!
DATA TEAM
We are putting together a Data Team led by Jim St. Martin. If you are interested in learning more about our Data system or VAN (the statewide database of registered voters), Jim will be holding office hours at Headquarters every Monday and Wednesday from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. So stop on by!
IMPEACHMENT EVENT
Activists Nationwide are joining together to thank House Democrats who have called for impeachment and make a unified demand of our senators and representatives during the October recess. On October 13th there is an event in Ormond Beach (135 miles). For more information click on the link below:
https://act.impeachnow.org/event/impeachment-august/148085?source=moveon&s=0
GALA 2020 COMMITTEE
The Gala Committee is excited to announce that the Indian River Charter High School Jazz Band will be performing at our Gala in February. If you haven’t heard these students play, now is your chance!
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.
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. To purchase a ticket, please go to democratsofindianriver.org and click on the Events tab from the dropdown Menu on the right.
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.
COFFEE WITH THE MAYOR
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!
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY – FELLSMERE FOOD BANK
There is a large drive-thru food bank event in Fellsmere on the 2nd Wednesday of every month. Hundreds of people line up to receive food for their families. If you would like to volunteer, arrive between 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. to help prepare food. You will be there for approximately 1.5 to 2 hours. The location is the Mesa Motocross Park (past TCCH and the U Haul Dealer).
CALENDAR
Below find upcoming government, Democrat and community events to add to your calendar.
October 3
7:00 p.m. – Fellsmere City Council, 22 S. Orange Street, Fellsmere, FL 32948
October 8
9:00 a.m. – Indian River County Commissioners, County Administration Offices – Council Chambers
1801 27th Street, Building A, Vero Beach 32960-3388
12:00 p.m. - School Board Discussion Session, School District of Indian River County, 6500 57th Street, Vero Beach, FL 32967
5:00 p.m. - DEC Steering Committee, Democratic Headquarters, 2345 14th Ave., Suite 7, Vero Beach, FL 32960
6:00 p.m. - School Board Business Meeting, School District of Indian River County, 6500 57th Street,
Vero Beach, FL 32967
6:00 – 8:00 p.m. - Democratic Club of Indian River,
Monthly Meeting, Florida Irish American Society, 1314 20th St., Vero Beach
October 9
6:00 p.m. - Sebastian City Council, 1225 Main Street, Sebastian, FL 32958
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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