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Happy Thursday, Fellow Democrats!

Office Hours

Our regular office hours are Tuesday and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Our address is 2345 14^th Ave., Suite 7, Downtown Vero Beach.

Newsletter Highlights

* We have a school board candidate who needs petitions signed to get on the ballot and a campaign team, learn how to help in the School Board Candidate section
* Find out how you can help those in Ukraine in the Ukraine section
* Canned food items are needed for United Against Poverty. See the Local section for more details.

School Board Candidate

Everyone always says we don’t have candidates running for office in Indian River County. Well, now we do and she needs our help!

Cindy Gibbs is running for Jackie Rosario’s seat on the school board but first, she has to get on the ballot. Please sign her petition (which you can access here: [link removed]) and drop it off at the Democratic Headquarters OR you can also stop by the office and sign a petition and grab some to share with your friends!

Also, there are numerous shifts that need to be filled at local events to get her petitions signed. Sign up here for a shift this weekend!

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Let’s get her on the ballot!

Here are other ways you can help:

Database Management – enter petition signers into a database for Cindy to follow up with once she is on the ballot.

Fundraising – Cindy needs to raise money and is looking for someone who can help her do that. Also, please consider hosting a house party for Cindy and inviting your friends.

You can learn more about Cindy, sign up for her newsletter, and make a donation at [link removed]

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UKRAINE

Below is a list of resources from a friend of Stacey Klim’s who is from Ukraine and living in the U.S.

If you feel compelled to do something, below is a compiled list of organizations that can use our financial help, today. I’ve tried my best to vet them. I selected organizations that work on the ground, that have been in existence for a while and have an established infrastructure. Most have been doing this work since 2014 when the conflict in eastern Ukraine first started.
If the link directs you to a Ukrainian version, there is usually an option to change to English, or use Google translation.

If you are not able to give, I thank you for your moral support. Please continue supporting the sanctions and pray for the people of Ukraine and Russia. It is the darkest hour for the Russian people as well. 💙💛

**Organizations on the ground:**

1. “Hospitallers" (Госпітальєри) is a volunteer-based medical battalion operating on the front lines in Ukraine, providing first aid to wounded soldiers and civilians and equipping paramedics. It has been operating in eastern Ukraine since 2014.
Donation instructions, including Western Union, PayPal and Venmo: ** [link removed] ([link removed])


FB: ** [link removed] ([link removed])


2. Ukrainian Women Veteran Movement (Жіночий ветеранський рух) – NGO focused on the advocacy and protection of the rights of women veterans and servicemen. Currently mobilizing rapid response headquarters to support the war efforts, deploying medical training, distributing first aid kits, making Molotov cocktails, etc.

Learn More: ** [link removed]〈=en ([link removed]〈=en)


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They have not posted an “easy” donation link but please stay tuned. They are a badass group of women that I would like to find a way to support, on so many levels.

3. Voices of Children (Голоси дітей) – This charitable foundation offers psychological and psycho-social support to children who have suffered war trauma. The group has been working in various villages and towns along the frontline in Donetsk and Luhansk regions. They are currently providing a crisis hot line and psychological support to parents and children affected by the conflict.

Donate via PayPal, credit card or Google Pay: ** [link removed] ([link removed])
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4. East SOS (Восток SOS) – NGO started in 2014 as a volunteer civil initiative and a hotline by activists of Luhansk and Crimea. They provide assistance to internally displaced persons (IDPs), assist in the evacuation of people from the conflict zone, collect and distribute humanitarian aid. Now coordinating and distributing information on evacuation resources, shelter information and crisis hotline.

Donate (wire transfer): ** [link removed] ([link removed])
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5. Come Back Alive (Povernys Zhyvym) - Since 2014 this charity has been providing the military with auxiliary equipment, thermographic cameras, night vision devices, specialized software, drones, personal body protection, training, and other supplies.

Donate: ** [link removed] ([link removed])

(Select “help the Ukrainian Army and click TO CONTRIBUTE – this will take you to a CC payment form)

Learn more: [link removed] (sorry for the limited English translation, this group is legit).

**World/Western Organizations:**

1. UNICEF is a UN agency that provides humanitarian and developmental aid to children worldwide. It had 4 operating offices on both sides of the conflict for the past 8 years, trucking water to conflict-affected areas; delivering health, hygiene and emergency education supplies, providing psycho-social care to children traumatized by the chronic insecurity and working with municipalities to ensure there is immediate help for children and families in need.

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2. United Help Ukraine – a US-based 501(c)(3) whose mission is receiving and distributing donations, food and medical supplies to Ukrainian IDPs (internally displaced people) and families of wounded or killed in Ukraine. Currently it’s delivering first aid kits and other emergency supplies to the front lines, according to a Facebook post.

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3. The National Bank of Ukraine launched a special account to raise money to support the Ukrainian military on Feb. 24 (wire instructions and Credit Card form):
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Additional resources:

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DEMOCRATS OF INDIAN RIVER


Democratic Women’s Club

The next DWC Book Group meeting will be at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, March 25, 2022. “How To Be an Antiracist” by Ibram X Kendi. If you are not a Book Group member and would like to attend, please contact Rita Milelli at [email protected].


Democratic Club of Indian River

We often hear, "Where are the Democrats"? Please help me in identifying local events that should include the Democrats of Indian River. We are proud to stand up for democracy and we want Indian River County to know it! We need your help. Together, LET'S GET LOUD!

Wendy McDaniel
[email protected]
(850) 528-8145


The Dem Club monthly meeting will be in person on Thursday, March 10th at 6 p.m. at the Irish American Society at 1314 20^th St., Vero Beach, FL 32960

The election for officers will be held at the Club's next meeting, March 10. Additionally, there will be 3 speakers at the meeting: County Commissioner Laura Moss, Wes Davis from Equality for Florida and Larry Zick will provide a short workshop on writing letters to the editor.

Below is the slate of candidates:

President Wendy McDaniel
Vice president Jadie Barringer
Secretary Caryl Zook
Treasurer (to be determined)
Director Yolonda Anderson
Director Clay Wild

Remaining in office for their terms ending 2023 are Directors Valerie Daly, Fred Grumann and Karen Adelman.



TRAININGS


Voter Registration

Registering voter is key to getting candidates elected. We have one training session left via Zoom. Here is the date and time:

Monday, March 14^th, 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.

You can register here:
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FEDERAL

One Year Ago, Marco Rubio Voted Against Tax Cuts, Police Bonuses, And COVID Relief for Floridians

One year ago this week, Marco Rubio voted against the American Rescue Plan, critical COVID relief legislation that helped speed up vaccinations, delivered direct assistance to families to help them make ends meet, and got Florida’s economy back on track.

“If it were up to Marco Rubio, Floridians would have missed out on tax cuts for middle class families, direct relief to help small businesses survive, and bonuses for our local police officers. When our state needed help recovering from COVID, Marco Rubio turned his back on Floridians and put his self-serving political interests ahead of what was best for our state,” said Florida Democratic Party spokesperson Grant Fox.

One year after its passage, ARP funding has gone towards a number of projects and programs that have helped Florida recover from the pandemic. Some of the most important programs Rubio voted against include:

* A tax cut for working families benefiting over 3.5 million Florida children
* $1,000 pay bonuses for Florida law enforcement officers and first responders
* Direct relief for Floridians that helped them pay the bills and make ends meet
* Funding to speed up vaccinations and help keep Floridians safe from COVID
* Assistance to small businesses to help them reopen



STATE

Send Our Democratic Champions A Word of Encouragement & Thanks

As we enter into the final week of the 2022 legislative session, it is clear that this has been tough legislative for our Democratic Champions. Please send them words of encouragement and thanks as they head into the final days of the session and continue to fight against attacks on our democracy, human rights, and so much more.

House of Representatives

* Ramon Alexander - ** [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])
* Kristen Arrington - ** [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])
* Robin Bartleman - ** [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])
* Christopher Benjamin - ** [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])
* Kamia Brown - ** [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])
* Dr. James Bush III - ** [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])
* Daryl Campbell - ** [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])
* Joe Casello - ** [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])
* Kevin D Chambliss - ** [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])
* Dan Daley - ** [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])
* Tracie Davis - ** [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])
* Ben Diamond - ** [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])
* Fentrice Driskell - ** [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])
* Nicholas X. Duran - ** [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])
* Anna V. Eskamani - ** [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])
* Joseph Geller - ** [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])
* Joy Goff-Marcil - ** [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])
* Michael Gottlieb - ** [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])
* Michael Grieco - ** [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])
* Dianne Hart - ** [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])
* Yvonne Hayes Hinson - ** [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])
* Christine Hunschofsky - ** [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])
* Evan Jenne - ** [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])
* Dotie Joseph - ** [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])
* Andrew Learned - ** [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])
* Travaris McCurdy - ** [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])
* Daisy Morales - ** [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])
* Angie Nixon - ** [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])
* Anika Omphroy - ** [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])
* Michele Rayner-Goolsby - ** [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])
* Felicia Robinson - ** [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])
* David Silvers - ** [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])
* Kelly Skidmore - ** [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])
* Emily Slosberg-King - ** [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])
* Carlos Guillermo Smith - ** [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])
* Allison Tant - ** [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])
* Geraldine Thompson - ** [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])
* Susan Valdes - ** [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])
* Matt Willhite - ** [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])
* Patricia Williams - ** [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])
* Marie Woodson - ** [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])


Senate

* Loranne Ausley - ** [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])
* Lori Berman - ** [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])
* Lauren Book - ** [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])
* Randolph Bracy - ** [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])
* Janet Cruz - ** [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])
* Gary Farmer - ** [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])
* Audrey Gibson - ** [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])
* Shevrin Jones - ** [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])
* Jason Pizzo - ** [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])
* Tina Polsky - ** [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])
* Bobby Powell - ** [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])
* Darryl Rouson - ** [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])
* Linda Stewart - ** [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])
* Annette Taddeo - ** [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])
* Victor Torres - ** [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])


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Vote By Mail

Are you signed up for Vote by Mail? Not sure if you are? Want to sign up for vote by mail? Now is the time to check or sign up! The fastest and easiest way to do that is to call the Indian River County Supervisor of Elections office at 772-226-4700.


LOCAL


Supervisor of Elections Announcement

Fellsmere Days


Canned Food Items Needed!

United Against Poverty is running very low on canned food items for their grocery program. If you are able to donate items, you can bring them to the office during our office hours, or you can donate them directly to United Against Poverty.




GYAC Open House

If you haven't had to opportunity to attend the Gifford Youth Achievement Center, here is your chance!

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Thanks to Caryl Zook for standing up for Democracy and publicly calling out the Republicans for their poor behavior at Downtown Friday. This was in the TC Palm, Letters to the Editor, on March 8, 2022:


Racial insults, cursing directed toward local group registering voters in Vero Beach

Shameful behavior at Vero Beach Downtown Feb. 25. Adults cursing and shouting racial insults and fake news at local group registering voters and gathering petitions to get candidates on the ballot. The MAGATS continue to proudly display their ignorance and disrespect. Low-class bar behavior is inappropriate at a family event in our community.

Our thanks to the many well-informed, gracious and civilized people who stopped by to wish us well and thank us for our work to preserve our democracy. Vote! It’s our right and responsibility.

Caryl Zook, Vero Beach


If you are passionate about something and would like to write a letter to the editor, you can submit your letter here:
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CALENDAR

Thursday, March 10, 2022

6:00 p.m. – Democratic Club of Indian River Monthly Meeting, Irish American Society, 1314 20th St., Vero Beach, FL 32960

Monday, March 14, 2022

12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. – Superintendent Workshop, School District of Indian River County
For agenda and meeting information go to
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6:00 – 8:30 p.m. – School Board Business Meeting, School District of Indian River County
For agenda and meeting information go to
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Tuesday, March 15, 2022

9:00 a.m. – Vero Beach City Council
For agenda and meeting information go to [link removed]
You can watch here:
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9:00 a.m. - IRC County Commission
For agenda and meeting information go to
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Thursday, March 17, 2022

6:00 p.m. – Democrats of Indian River, DEC Meeting
Meeting via Zoom. Contact Stacey at [email protected] for meeting link.

7:00 p.m. - Fellsmere City Council
For agenda and meeting information go to
** www.cityoffellsmere.org/citycouncil ([link removed])


TIDBITS

The pictures we see every day now of Ukraine, are not beautiful. But the country is. Take a look at beautiful Ukraine:

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