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We want to wish everyone a Happy Holiday season and a very Happy New Year! Please note our holiday closures below.
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** HOLIDAY CLOSURES
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Our office will be closed for the holidays from Friday, December 20^th through Thursday, January 2^nd. The office will re-open on Friday, January 3, 2020.
There will be no newsletter for the next two weeks. Look for the next newsletter on Thursday, January 9, 2020.
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** IMPEACHMENT!
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House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, speaking right after the House impeached President Trump, said "December 18th, is a great day for the Constitution of the United States; a sad one for America that the president's reckless activities necessitated us having to introduce articles of impeachment.
“I could not be prouder or more inspired by the moral courage of the House Democrats. We never asked one of them how they were going to vote. We never whipped this vote. I view this day, this vote, as something that we did to honor the vision of our founders to establish a republic, the sacrifice of our men and women in uniform to defend our democracy and the republic, and the aspirations of our children that they will always live in a democracy, and we have tried to do everything we can to make sure that that is their reality.”
For Speaker Pelosi’s full statement on the floor starting the impeachment proceedings, please click here: [link removed]
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** FELLSMERE CHILDREN
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I am delighted to report that thanks to your generosity 51 teenagers in Fellsmere will have a Christmas present under the tree this year. Tonight, I will be helping to hand out all those gift cards to parents in Fellsmere. The Fellsmere Action Community Team (FACT) were astounded and extremely grateful when I told them how the Democrats of Indian River had come together for their community. Thank you all so much!
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** NOVEMBER VOLUNTEER OF THE MONTH
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Although a bit late, we are celebrating the November Volunteer of the Month – Jim St. Martin! Jim has been our fearless and hard-working Data “guy”. He has created a dedicated DATA team that meets twice a week (Monday and Wednesday from 1-3 pm at Headquarters) that provides information our precinct captains need to do their precinct work. He is leading us to victory in our Vote By Mail goal. Thank you so much for your endless hours of data management and always cheerful attitude, Jim. You are greatly appreciated!
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** VOTER PROTECTION
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Attorneys and retired attorneys Claudette Pelletier and Thomas Kennedy and Arlen Tompkins and Fred Grumman (respectively) are working with the Florida Democratic Party Voter Protection Taskforce to gear up our efforts in Indian River County to guard against voter suppression. All four are volunteering their time and legal abilities to be sure we have transparent and fair elections. Thanks to each of you for your dedication to our democracy in which every vote matters.
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** GALA UPDATE
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Don’t forget! February 23 is our 2020 Blue Gala! We are launching our 2020 Vision! Florida Democratic Chair, Terrie Rizzo, will be joining us for the evening. Black tie is optional, valet parking is free and there is a full, open bar. Invitations will be mailed the first week of January 2020. So, be on the lookout! You can also register online next week by clicking the Gala button on the front page of the Democrats of Indian River Website: www.democratsofindianriver.org ([link removed])
Tickets can be paid for via PayPal, credit card, or check.
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** FROG LEG FESTIVAL
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** The Frog Leg Festival in Fellsmere is January 16 – January 19. We are looking for volunteers to work in our booth. Shifts are 2 or 3 hours long. See below for dates and shift times. To sign up for a shift, email Stacey at
[email protected]
If you haven’t been to the Frog Leg Festival before, you won’t want to miss it! For more information you can go to their website at [link removed]
Thursday, January 16
3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
9 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Friday, January 17
4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
8 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Saturday, January 18
10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
12 p.m. to 2 p.m.
2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
8 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Sunday, January 19
11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
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** BLOOMBERG
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Last week we asked you to take a quick survey to let us know how you felt about Michael Bloomberg entering the presidential race. The results are in!
37% were Not Excited At All
32% were Somewhat Excited
26% were Excited!
An overwhelming 79% indicated that Bloomberg was NOT their top candidate. While 21% said he was.
Thanks to everyone for participating.
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** CONGRATULATIONS TO PAUL MILELLI
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** Our very own Paul Milelli, a local artist, will have his artwork on display along Miracle Mile starting in January. Paul’s artwork will hang along Miracle Mile in Vero Beach for 2 years! Congratulations Paul, your “Red Flowers” are beautiful!
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** SPEAK UP VERO BEACH
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SpeakUpVeroBeach.com is the online hub for community engagement about the future of Three Corners - 38 acres where the old power plant, former postal annex and land & water treatment plant now stand. Here you'll find facts about Three Corners and many ways to discuss & share your ideas. Kindly Register to join the conversation and be part of a new model of public debate where all voices & ideas are heard.
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** CALENDAR
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Below find upcoming government, Democrat and community events to add to your calendar.
December 22
Hannukkah begins. Hannukkah is a Jewish festival ([link removed]) also known as the Festival of Lights. Hanukkah is observed for eight nights and days. The festival is observed by lighting the candles of a candelabrum ([link removed]) with nine branches, called a menorah ([link removed](Hanukkah)) (or hanukkiah). One branch is typically placed above or below the others and its candle is used to light the other eight candles. This unique candle is called the shamash ([link removed]) . Each night, one additional candle is lit by the shamash until all eight candles are lit together on the final night of the festival.
December 25
It’s Christmas! Enjoy good food, presents and family time (or whatever you do to celebrate).
December 30
Hannukkah ends
December 31
New Years Eve – stay safe as you celebrate
January 1
New Year’s Day – May 2020 find us with a newly elected Democratic President!
Every Saturday, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Koffee with Ken and Parris
Democrats of Indian River Office
2345 14^th Ave., Suite 7, Vero Beach 32960
Bring your own coffee and chat about politics!
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