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MLK Day Parade Today (Details below)

 



 

Common Cause NC Fighting Gerrymandering with January 31 Events

 

Chubby Checker became Billboard's Number One Recording Artist of All Time as he gave birth to the Twist dance craze in the '60s. This month Checker will highlight a "Twist the Night Away Gala" as Common Cause NC brings him to Wilmington as part of the group's campaign against gerrymandering. Traditionally legislative districts have been drawn by whichever party dominates the state's government, and Republicans have used their statehouse advantage to dilute Democratic voting power and elect more Republicans. Common Cause says North Carolina needs a redistricting process that is "transparent, fair, impartial and non-partisan." Such a system, Common Cause says, will make elections more fair and decrease bitter partisan divisions in government.

 

The evening Chubby Checker Gala at the Blockade Runner will feature entertainment from  Broadway Star NaTasha Williams (Waitress & Chicago), 1st Runner Up & Talent Winner Miss NC 2019 JeRenae Raeford, and Award Winning Actress & Vocalist Elisa Smith in addition to the Twist star. Earlier in the day there will be an "End Gerrymandering Now" event at the Dennis Hopper apartment in historic downtown Wilmington. For information and tickets to the Gala click here. Tickets for the afternoon event downtown are available here. For more information on the Common Cause NC anti-gerrymandering campaign, click here.

 

 

Will Tillis Betray Us Again on Funding for Trump's Wall?

 

(From NCDP) In an epic flip flop last year North Carolina Senator Thom Tillis meekly accepted President Trump's plan to snatch $80 million slated for military facilities in North Carolina to divert money to Trumps' ridiculous border wall. At first Tillis opposed Trump on snatching the money as "an emergency," but Tillis quickly backed down. That decision - which Tillis tried to wave away as a “short term distraction” - has dogged him for a year, and thanks to Trump, will continue to dog him until November. 

 

Now Tillis has spent all of last week being silent about the White House’s brand new plan to raid another $7.2 billion from military construction projects across the country. His humiliating flip flop last year earned him several “end of 2019” awards -- including “one of the best opeds” from the Washington Post, which called Tillis’ flip flop “the kind of distilled proof one rarely gets in the real world of how the Republican Party has abandoned principle for expediency and political survival in the Trump era.”

 

Will Tillis stand up and protect his state this time? Don't hold your breath waiting for that. 

 

 

Important NHCDP Meeting Monday January 27th

 

We need a quorum at our Monthly Meeting On January 27 to elect two new SEC members. This is important in this presidential election year because the SEC votes to elect delegates to the Democratic National Convention, among other things.  Accordingly, if you are a Precinct Chair, Precinct Vice Chair or SEC member, it is important for you to attend so we have a quorum for the vote.  If you cannot attend, you can send a proxy with a written statement from you that they are authorized to vote your proxy. See time and place details below.

 

DOING (Democrats Organizing In Neighborhood Groups) Gears Up for 2020

 



Democratic activists plan to make a difference in 2020. Rather than waiting for national campaigns to organize our county, they have developed the DOING model. The goal of DOING is to establish ongoing contact with as many Democratic voters as we can. People in each precinct can work together to build community and mobilize Democrats in their local area.

 

Here is a list of canvasses, which will be updated as new canvasses are added.



 

 

 

 

 

EVENTS



 

New Hanover Democrats March In MLK Parade -- January 20

 

When: Monday, January 20, 10 a.m.

Where: Parking Lot Next To CFCC Swartz Center, 610 N. Front Street, Wilmington

 

New Hanover Democrats are proud to participate in the parade. We will have a trolley, so you can choose to march or ride or some of both. Dress for the weather - it is usually colder than we expect. We expect some local and state candidates to join us in the parade. After the parade, we will warm up at Foxes Boxes at 622 N 4th St, Wilmington with Rachel's gumbo and cash bar for adult beverages. Foxes Boxes is just a few short blocks from the end of the parade route. Join us!

 

Save Our Hospital Forum -- January 21



 

When: Tuesday, January 21, 6-8 p.m.

Where: Northeast Regional Library, 1241 Military Cutoff Rd, Wilmington

 

Save Our Hospital Inc., will hold a public information session to discuss the downside of losing public ownership of New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

 

 

 

Elizabeth Warren Campaign Activities -- January 21 to 30

 

When: Phone banking on weekdays, canvassing on weekends

Where:  NHCDP HQ, 5041 New Center Drive, Wilmington

 

Senator Elizabeth Warren is campaigning in across the country and here in New Hanover County "To create real change – to rebuild the middle class and save our democracy." Team Warren, members of Southeastern North Carolina for Warren, will hold phone banks Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays through the end of the month at party headquarters on New Center Drive. To see a schedule and volunteer click here. The organization is also looking for volunteers for Saturday and Sunday canvassing. To participate click here. Visit the group's Facebook page here.

 

Precinct W25 canvassing -- January 25

 

When: Saturday, January 25, 9:30 a.m.

Where: Meet at Cape Fear Community College Building L, Health Services, 415 2nd Street

 

W25 precinct members are looking for passionate people who want to defeat Trump in 2020. They will  be using MINIVAN app: Bring your fully charged smart phone with your App password, knocking at Democratic doors only.  

 

Important New Hanover County Democratic Party Monthly Meeting -- January 27

 

When: Monday, January 27, 6 p.m.

Where: NHCDP HQ, 5041 New Center Drive, Wilmington

 

Regular meetings are held the third Monday of the month. Our meeting this month is a week late because of MLK day.  We need a quorum at this meeting because we will elect two SEC members to fill vacant seats, so we are asking all precinct chairs, vice chairs, and SEC members to attend.

 

Justice Mark Davis Reception -- January 30

 

When: Thursday, January 30, 5:30 to 7:00 p.m.

Where: The home of Carolyn and Bruce Moskowitz, 2107 Ascott Place, Wilmington

 

The host committee supporting Justice Mark Davis's bid to retain his seat on the North Carolina Supreme Court invites the public to attend a reception in his honor. You may register for the fund raising event here.

 

Common Cause "End Gerrymandering Now" Event -- January 31

 

When: Friday, January 31, 3:00 to 5:00 p.m.

Where: Dennis Hopper apartment, 20 Wrights Alley, Wilmington

 

Join Common Cause at at the Dennis Hopper Apartment overlooking Historic Downtown Wilmington for a fun event with entertainment and food to support Common Cause NC's effort to end gerrymandering.  Featured are Broadway Star NaTasha Williams (Waitress & Chicago), 1st Runner Up & Talent Winner Miss NC 2019 JeRenae Raeford, and Award Winning Actress & Vocalist Elisa Smith. Tickets starting at $25 are available here.

 

Common Cause Twist the Night Away Gala with Chubby Checker -- January 31

 

When: Friday, January 31, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.

Where:  Blockade Runner Resort, 275 Waynick Blvd., Wrightsville Beach

 

Hear from Common Cause National President Karen Hobert Flynn, Billboard's #1 Recording Artist of All Time Chubby Checker, and the three talented performers from the End Gerrymandering Now event mentioned above. Chef Jessica and staff will provide the food. Tickets starting from $100 available here.  

 

FP07 "Lit Drop" Events -- February 1 and 2

 

When: Saturday and Sunday, February 1 and 2, 8:00 a.m to noon

Where: 8508 Lakeview Drive, Masonboro at the Cape

 

Federal Point 07 volunteers will pick up literature packets for distribution on both days. The Sunday event will be followed by a "Quid Pro Quo" Super Bowl party starting at 5:30. Contact Marlene Barney for RSVP at 703-304-7623 or [email protected]

 

Reception for Governor Roy Cooper -- February 4

 

When: Tuesday, February 4, 5:30 to 7:00 p.m.

Where: The home of Anne York and Jeffrey Schrager, 305 S. Lumina Ave., Wrightsville Beach

 

Cooper says the Republican Governors Association has named his campaign as their top target this year, so a lot of outside groups will be investing in North Carolina to try to flip his seat. "Your help now will ensure we have the resources necessary to continue making progress in this state," the governor said. For details and to register click here.

 

Early Voting Electioneering for Leslie Cohen -- February 13 through 29

 

When: February 13 through 29, times TBA

Where: Early voting polling stations

 

The Leslie Cohen campaign for the New Hanover County Board of Commissioner is seeking volunteers to hand out literature to voters during the early voting period. To get information on times and places and to sign up for shifts, click here.

 

Precinct Organization Day -- February 15

 

When: Saturday, February 15, Time TBD by Precinct Chair

Where: TBD by Precinct Chair

 

Because this is a presidential election year, the rules are a bit different. Instead of a ten day period for precinct organization, there is a single day, February 15th. There is only one make-up day, March 14th, for precincts that fail to organize in February.

 

Federal Point Cluster Organization Meeting -- February 15

 

When: Saturday, February 15, 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.

Where: Eugene Ashley High School cafeteria, 555 Halyburton Memorial Pkwy., Wilmington

This is an annual organizational meeting for all Democrats in Fp03, Fp04, Fp06, Fp07, and Fp08

 

Brewery Tour with Marcia Morgan -- February 16

 

When: Sunday, February 16, 2:00 p.m.

Where: Starting place TBD

 

Marcia Morgan, who is seeking reelection to the North Carolina House of Representatives is hosting a tour of three downtown breweries with samples served at each site. Tickets to the event (seating is limited) can be purchased here.

 

SEC Meeting and Blue NC Gala -- February 29

 

When: Saturday, February 29, 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.

Where: Charlotte, NC


 

2020 WINTER SEC MEETING: 

 

UNC Charlotte, McKnight Theater, Cone Center

9025 University Rd.

Registration 9:00 a.m., Statewide Candidate Speeches, 11:30 a.m., Meeting, Noon-5.

 

Proxy Form: [link removed]

 

SEC Pre-Registration (open until 2/14):  [link removed]

 

Hotel Room Reservations: (deadline January 28) 

 

Drury Hotel

415 West W.T. Harris Blvd.

Charlotte, NC 2826

 

[link removed]

 

Or call 800-325-0720 and use Group Number 2402130.

 

2020 NCDP BLUE NC GALA: (After the SEC Meeting)

 

Hilton Charlotte University Place

8629 J.M. Keynes Dr. Charlotte

VIP Reception: 6:00 p.m.

Dinner: 7:00 p.m.

 

2019-2021 SEC Member-Only Link: [link removed]

 

General Admission Link:  [link removed]


 

New Hanover County Democratic Party Convention --  March 28

 

When: Checkin begins at 9 a.m., closes at 10 a.m.

Where: Board of Education Center, 1805 South 13th Street, Wilmington

 

Italian Wine Tasting Event with Marcia Morgan -- March 31

 

          When: Tuesday, March 31 5:30 - 7 p.m.

Where: Home of Anne York and Jeffrey Schrager, 305 S Lumina, Wrightsville Beach

 

Click here for a ticket.

 

7th Congressional District Convention -- April 25

 

When: Saturday April 25, Time TBD

Where: TBD

 

Planning for this event has been upended because the new district lines have put several of the district officers, including the Chair, Francisco Rivas-Dias, outside the district.  New officers will be elected in January. Stay tuned

 

State Convention -- June 6

 

When: Saturday June 6, checkin at 10 a.m.

Where: TBD


 

Best,

Richard Poole, Chair

News Content by James Cummings

 

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Sunday, February 16 @ 2PM

Brewery Tour with Marcia Morgan

Want to support a great cause *and* enjoy tasty beverages? Join Team Marcia and friends as we ride the Cape Fear Trolley to three of Wilmington's coolest breweries and enjoy a sample at each. Limited seating available. Details and tickets: [link removed]