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Dear Fellow Democrat,
Happy December! There are several exciting events coming up over the next few days and weeks, and we hope you’ll join us! Please see below for all the details regarding the holiday party, as well as our general meetings to be held in January and February!
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Holiday Party and Food Drive
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What: We’ll gather together as friends to celebrate the year’s victories (of all sizes), and share our hopes for the coming year. **This event will take place instead of the December meeting, regular meetings will resume in 2020.**
When: Friday, December 13th from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Where: Buckley Grange (27725 Sumner Buckley Hwy, Buckley, WA 98321)
Pot Luck Details: The 31st District Democrats will be provding turkey and ham. We kindly ask all of you to round out our meal! According to last name:
- A through D: Starch or Meatless Side Dish
- E through H: Fruit or Vegetable
- I through L: Salad
- M through P: Relish or Rolls and butter
- Q through W: Dessert
Food Drive Details: At our holiday party, we will also be holding a Food Drive in support of Nourish Pierce County. According to their website, "nearly 46,000 people now count on Nourish for food every month," and “40% of Nourish clients are children ages 18 and younger. 1 in 4 kids in Washington lives in a household that struggles to put food on the table.” But the young are not the only vulnerable demographic. Nourish also says that “the fastest growing group among Nourish clients is people over 55. Many were downsized in the recession and have been unable to find new employment. Seniors are often dealing with lack of transportation, functional limitations or health problems.”
As Democrats, we are committed to improving access for all people to needed goods and services, and that includes doing our small part to help families in need this holiday season. If you can do so, please bring nonperishable food items or a monetary gift to the party, or to our November meeting, it would be appericated. For more details on recommended dontations, please check out this list by Nourish Pierce County.
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January and February General Meetings
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As we look forward to what promises to be a very busy year, we are excited to announce that our first two general meetings of 2020 will be a bit different! In January, the board will be showing a documentary and providing pizza for a relaxed and educational evening. Be sure to find additional information in the January Newsletter.
Most excitedly in February, the 31st District Democrats will host a Fire Side Chat with Hilary Franz! Hilary was elected in 2016 as Washington Commissioner of Public Lands, and she will be running for re-election in 2020. Our intimate gathering will be an amazing opourtinuity to hear her speak, and ask any questions you may have about her time in office or her goals for the future. Please look for addtional information on our website, and upcoming newsletters.
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Officer Vacancy: Call to Run for Secretary!
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A announced in our previous newsletter, the 31st District Dems currently have 1 officer vacany that must be filled, as it is quite important! This is not a statutory position, so all members in good standing are eligible to vote. (see Article IV sec. 1A for a full description of voting requirements). See below for a brief description of the duties performed by our secretary:
- Assists the Chair in the preparation of agendas for the executive and general membership meetings.
- Produces minutes of the executive, general membership, and special meetings
- Circulates and submits executive board, general membership and special meeting minutes for approval at the next appropriate meeting
- Works with the Website/Technology Chair to ensure meeting information (agendas, minutes and correspondence) are posted on the website as appropriate and archived by either electronic or printed means
If you are interested in this position, or have any questions, please reach out to our chair Brain Gunn.
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Upcoming Events
Thursday, December 12th: IBEW Local 76 Hall, 3049 South 36th St, Tacoma. Pierce County Democrats are having a Holiday Social and Dessert Auction with guest acutioneer Laurie Jinkins, Speaker of the Washington State House of Represemtatives. Festitives begin at 6PM with the auction at 7PM. Find more detaisl HERE.
Thursday, December 19th: Washington State Convention Center, Room 2AB, 707 Pike St Seattle. Puget Sound Clean Air Agency is hosting a public hearing on the Clean Fuel Standard, join the WCV and voice your opnion! Rally begins at 11AM, with hearings continuing throughout the afternoon. RSVP HERE If transportation is a barrier, please check here for CARPOOL detals.
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JOIN US TODAY!
Annual dues are $31 per calendar year, probably making it time to renew your membership! Renew today for 2020!
While our general meetings are open to all, only dues-paying members have voting privileges. Reduced dues are available in limited income situations that include, but aren’t limited to: veteran, senior and/or student status, with a minimum of $5 that ensures full rights and privileges.
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While dues have historically made up the majority of our budget, we are stepping up our fight to make the 31st District a truly inclusive, equitable, and welcoming place to live. Please consider helping us achieve our goals by contributing today!
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** If you know of any events that should be included in our next newsletter, please let Tamara Stramel know!! ** ____________________________
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Important Links
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Young Democrats of Washington: Seeking to "empower young people through voter registration, campaign activities, petitions, and grass-roots lobbying efforts."
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Washington State Democrats: The official web resource for the Washington State Democratic party. Browse for events, elected officials, platform positions, news, and more! ______________________________
Pierce County Democrats: The 31st Legislative District is interesting in that it spans two counties! For those of you residing in Pierce, here is your county party’s official web resource.
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King County Democrats: The 31st Legislative District is interesting in that it spans two counties! For those of you residing in King, here is your county party’s official web resource.
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Our Facebook page: a great source for local info, local events, local discussion, and local calls to action, updated frequently by members of our community. ______________________________
Our Twitter account: a great source of upcoming events and information! |
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