View this email in your browser

 

 

Happy Thursday Democrats!



 
FEDERAL
 
Voting Rights
 
The sweeping voting rights bill championed by Democrats failed to advance in the Senate yesterday after a dead-even 50-50 vote, falling short of the 60 votes needed to move it forward. This wasn’t too much of a surprise, since Senate Republicans signaled they wouldn’t support it. Still, Majority Leader Chuck Schumer called Republicans’ united block of the bill "indefensible" and "ridiculous." The bill aimed to counter efforts by GOP-led state legislatures to pass restrictive voting laws following the 2020 presidential election. Now, Democrats will take on the issue from other angles. The Senate Rules Committee plans to hold a series of hearings, including in Georgia, calling for passage of new legislation. Dems also may look to push the John Lewis Voting Rights Act, a different bill that shores up provisions of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. (Source: CNN)




 
The White House


White House Live
Interested in watching live Press Briefings with Jen Psaki?  Want to watch President Biden give remarks on real time?  The White House has a “Live” website where you can tune in to watch along with the daily schedule.  Here is the link: https://www.whitehouse.gov/live/
 
 


STATE

DeSantis and his GOP Attack Education System
 
According to The Washington Post, “Ron DeSantis is showing Trump skills at waging culture war…He is setting himself up as Trump’s running mate or successor by showing a genius for appealing to every disreputable prejudice of the GOP base. This man knows how to outrage Democrats and, therefore, delight Republicans….Mask mandates. Vaccine passports. Voter fraud. Tech company censorship. Transgender athletes. Undocumented migrants. Critical race theory. DeSantis pushes every single right-wing hot-button issue. He understands how to demonize and polarize for political advantage — and he doesn’t care about how much collateral damage he inflicts.”  On Monday, DeSantis signed 3 education bills aimed at civics and “ideology”.  These are not good for students, teachers, and parents.  DeSantis must be defeated in 2022.  You can read more here:

https://news.yahoo.com/gov-ron-desantis-signs-education-232248344.html
 
 

Environmental Groups Ban Together for Lagoon
 
The Marine Resources Council released its fourth annual health report card for the Indian River Lagoon and the news is not good—an F- plus. 
 
Now, local environmental groups have asked Governor DeSantis and the State of Florida to declare an emergency to combat the pollution in the Lagoon.  You can read more here:
 
http://veronews.com/2021/06/17/environmental-groups-ask-gov-desantis-to-declare-an-emergency/?fbclid=IwAR0-NSOCOn65kfhK2KDXHEXitzHyUMAyIWXHSwiRoSNcPgNdRrlKUc6yyMY
 
 
 


LOCAL
 
School Board Member Rosario & Conspiracy Theories
 
At recent School Board meetings, Member Jackie Rosario has taken the cultural wars local by reading and playing audio recordings of propaganda from right-wing organizations that are anti-public education, anti-LGBTQ and anti-diversity.  Ms. Rosario has shown she is unfit to sit on the school board and has been called out on it by numerous community members, including our Operations Coordinator Stacey Klim.  You can read more about it here:
 
http://veronews.com/2021/06/16/school-board-member-denies-spreading-race-related-conspiracy-theories/
 














Donate - School Supply Drive!

 
 
Both the Gifford and Fellsmere students are looking for school supply donations.  Some suggestions are: pencils, pens, erasers, highlighters, notebooks, paper, art supplies, and backpacks.  Donations can be dropped off at Democratic Headquarters at 2345 14th Ave., Suite 7, Downtown Vero Beach, 32960, Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. 



 



GET INVOLVED
 
The Democratic Executive Committee of Indian River County is looking for volunteers to fill two positions on the board.  If you are interested in one of these positions below, please email Stacey at [email protected]
 

Chair
 
Chief Executive Officer of the IRC County Committee, working in cooperation with the Steering Committee (officers of the Committee). Presides at all meetings of the DEC and of the Steering Committee (3 meetings per month); advises the Secretary of any special meetings in sufficient time for proper notice; approves all expenses; serves as ex-officio member of all committees; promulgates an annual precinct organization activity plan, a campaign schedule, plan and budget for each election cycle; serves as primary official spokesperson for the DEC; attend FDP trainings and workshops; and delegate these and other duties as the need arises.
 
 
Secretary
 
Attend and keep minutes and record of all meetings of the DEC (3 per month); submit copies of minutes and records for the DEC files to the FDP; keep roll at all DEC meetings; accept applications of new members; take minutes at DEC Steering Committee meetings; and perform other such duties as the Chair shall direct.
 
 
Florida Young Democrats of Indian River (FYDIR)
 
Are you between the ages of 18 to 40?  Want to get more involved in your local Democrat party?  We are looking for new leadership and membership for our Young Democrats.  To learn more about the Young Dems, you can check out their website at https://floridayoungdems.com/
 
If you are interested on getting involved, email Stacey at [email protected]
 
 
 


DEMOCRATS OF INDIAN RIVER
 

The Democratic Club of Indian River
 

Democrats Celebrate Juneteenth in Indian River County
 
With a true collaboration of the Democratic Club, the Democratic Women’s Club and the Democratic Executive Committee, Democrats participated in the Juneteenth festivities at Victor Hart, Sr. Park by setting up their booth and engaging with the community.  Thanks to everyone who came out to the Gifford celebration and stopped by our booth.  What a great day (despite the rain storm)!  We appreciate all the volunteers who helped with the booth!
 
 

 
Urgent! Downtown Friday Volunteers Needed
Date: Friday, June 25th
 
We need at least four volunteers for each shift.  Please arrive at the beginning time of your shift.  The 5:30 p.m. volunteers will meet the setup crew at 5:30 p.m. to assist in setup.  The 7:00 p.m. volunteers will join the take down crew at 9:00 p.m. to assist.  We will email you the numbered curb assignment with the location when we receive it from MSVB (Main Street Vero Beach).
 
We need two more volunteers for the 5:30-7:00 p.m. shift and four more volunteers for the 7:00-9:00 p.m. shift.
 
Please send your name, email address and shift you are volunteering for to: Al Griffiths, [email protected], text 203-537-1762.
 
 

4th Of July Parade Sebastian Marchers Needed
Date: Saturday, July 3rd
 
We are limited to two vehicles and a maximum of 20 Marchers. We will have one Mustang convertible and one pickup truck and are asking for 20 volunteer Marchers.  Marchers and vehicles will be given their assigned placing based on their time of arrival.  Line-up begins at 6:30 am (marchers should plan to line up no later than 8:00 am) at the intersection of Jackson St. and Old Dixie Hwy in Sebastian.  The parade will step off at 8:30 sharp.  The route will continue along N. Central Ave., turn east on Davis St., then turn right on Indian River Drive. The termination point will be past Riverview Park on Indian River Drive.  There will be limited room for passengers in the two vehicles.  The entire parade route is a little over one mile.
 
We need 15 more volunteer Marchers for the Parade.
 
Volunteer Marchers, please send your name, email and address to: Al Griffiths, [email protected], text 203-537-1762.
 
The next in-person Club Members meeting will be on Tuesday, 7/13 at 6:00 pm.  It will be an Ice Cream Social and a general organizational meeting to discuss future events and speakers.  Claudia Martino and Bob Bruner will co-chair the meeting.
 
For those who wish to join the Democratic Club of IRC, contact Al Griffiths, [email protected], 203-537-1762 (voice/text).
 
 
 

Democratic Women’s Club of Indian River
 
There will be no membership meeting in June.
 
The next book group meeting will be June 25th at 2:00 p.m.  The book is Bagman: The Wild Crimes, Audacious Cover-Up, and Spectacular Downfall of a Brazen Crook in the White House by Rachel Maddow and Michael Yarvitz.  If you are not a Book Group member and would like to attend, please contact Rita Milelli at [email protected].
 


CALENDAR
 

Friday, June 25, 2021
 

2:00 p.m. - Democratic Women's Club Book Group

If you aren't a book group member and would like to join in the discussion contact Rita Milelli at [email protected]
 


6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. – Downtown Friday, Downtown Vero Beach, 14th Avenue
 
 
 
Thursday, July 1, 2021
 
7:00 p.m. - Fellsmere City Council
For agenda and meeting information go to www.cityoffellsmere.org/citycouncil
 


Friday, July 2, 2021
 
10:00 a.m. – Democratic Women’s Club Board Meeting.  If you are not a DWC member and would like to attend, please contact Pat O'Hara at [email protected].
 


 


TIDBITS


Ever wondered how erasers were made?  Watch this video to find out: 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lRrWZVtibXw


 


That’s all!

See you next week!

Stay Safe and Well!
Twitter
Facebook
Website
Copyright © 2021 Democratic Executive Committee of Indian River County, All rights reserved.
You expressed interest in receiving information about the Democrats of Indian River County.

Our mailing address is:
Democratic Executive Committee of Indian River County
2345 14th Ave.
Suite 7
Vero Beach, FL 32960

Add us to your address book


Want to change how you receive these emails?
You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list.

Email Marketing Powered by Mailchimp