CCDemClub NEWSLETTER #49, 2/1/18 (corrected)
NEW and UPDATED items are marked and highlighted in the Table of Contents.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
ONLINE FOOD BANK DONATIONS
BULLETIN: CANDIDATES NEEDED!
Offices on the Ballot for Carroll County, MD,
WITH ANY INCUMBENTS LISTED (UPDATED)
EVENTS
Feb. 3 (1 of 2): VOCAL Group Gathering (NEW) (AND CORRECTED)
Feb. 3 (2 of 2): Patriots Resist Rally (Weekly Gathering for Inclusion)
Feb. 8, 2018: CCDCC Meeting
Feb. 10 (1 of 2), 2018: Allison Galbraith Meet-and-Greet
Feb. 10 (2 of 2): Patriots Resist Rally (Weekly Gathering for Inclusion)
Feb. 17 (1 of 2): Candidate Training Event
Feb. 17 (2 of 2): Patriots Resist Rally (Weekly Gathering for Inclusion)
Feb. 24: Patriots Resist Rally (Weekly Gathering for Inclusion)
March 3: Patriots Resist Rally (Weekly Gathering for Inclusion)
March 10: Patriots Resist Rally (Weekly Gathering for Inclusion)
April 20-21: 14th Annual Western Maryland Democratic Summit & Straw Poll
About the Club
About the Newsletter
ONLINE FOOD BANK DONATIONS
To give DIRECTLY to the local food bank, Carroll County Food Sunday, go to the CCFS donation page: http://ccfoodsunday.org/how-to-help/
This page is always available, and ensures your donation directly benefits folks here in Carroll County.
BULLETIN: CANDIDATES NEEDED!
Anyone interested in running for local office should contact Don West (443-340-4141 or ccmdde…@gmail.com). The filing deadline is February 27, 2018. For additional information, see the Carroll County Board of Elections web site, http://ccgovernment.carr.org/ccg/electionboard/CandidateInfo.aspx.
Also see the Candidate Training Event below on Feb. 17.
Offices on the Ballot for Carroll County, MD,
WITH ANY INCUMBENTS LISTED (UPDATED)
See the current list of offices, and current incumbents, at: https://ccdems.com/election-2018/
EVENTS
Feb. 3 (1 of 2): VOCAL Group Gathering (NEW) (AND CORRECTED)
Come join us for our monthly VOCAL meeting where we will discuss our upcoming action plans for the Ethics Ordinance Project and the 2018 Elections. 2-4pm, Eldersburg Branch, CCPL.
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Feb. 3 (2 of 2): Patriots Resist Rally (Weekly Gathering for Inclusion)
(Next one: February 10)
-From the CarrollCAN website:
This is a peaceful gathering to spread the love!
Make a sign to celebrate inclusion! (this is not a protest, no chants, just signs).
Meet across from the Westminster Branch Library, from 1 to 2pm every Saturday. Please keep your signs Welcoming, Positive and FOR something (not against something, this is a message of inclusion and welcome for all)
There are no organizers for this event. It is an organic gathering meant to spread peace, love and inclusion.
Any questions please email In…@carrollcan.org.
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Feb. 8, 2018: CCDCC Meeting
The Carroll County Democratic Central Committee meets at the Finksburg Library, Small Meeting Room, at 7pm. Open to the public.
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Feb. 10 (1 of 2), 2018: Allison Galbraith Meet-and-Greet
There will be a ‘meet and greet’ for US Congressional District 1 candidate Allison Galbraith (https://www.allisonforcongress.com/), scheduled for Saturday, February 10th from 1 – 3 pm at Johansson’s in Westminster.
There will be some light snacks provided, food and drinks are the individuals’ responsibility.
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Feb. 10 (2 of 2): Patriots Resist Rally (Weekly Gathering for Inclusion)
(Next one: February 17)
-From the CarrollCAN website:
This is a peaceful gathering to spread the love!
Make a sign to celebrate inclusion! (this is not a protest, no chants, just signs).
Meet across from the Westminster Branch Library, from 1 to 2pm every Saturday. Please keep your signs Welcoming, Positive and FOR something (not against something, this is a message of inclusion and welcome for all)
There are no organizers for this event. It is an organic gathering meant to spread peace, love and inclusion.
Any questions please email In…@carrollcan.org.
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Feb. 17 (1 of 2): Candidate Training Event
Don West has reserved the Large Meeting Room at the Westminster Library for Saturday, February 17th, 2018, from 9 am – 12 noon for our Candidate Training Event. Democrats can’t make inroads in local politics if we don’t have candidates. Here is your chance to acquire some of the basics of running a campaign. There will be more details to come, but it will be an informative morning. Remember, the filing deadline to run for office is February 27. Contact person: Corynne Courpas (corynne…@pfgc.com).
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Feb. 17 (2 of 2): Patriots Resist Rally (Weekly Gathering for Inclusion)
(Next one: February 24)
-From the CarrollCAN website:
This is a peaceful gathering to spread the love!
Make a sign to celebrate inclusion! (this is not a protest, no chants, just signs).
Meet across from the Westminster Branch Library, from 1 to 2pm every Saturday. Please keep your signs Welcoming, Positive and FOR something (not against something, this is a message of inclusion and welcome for all)
There are no organizers for this event. It is an organic gathering meant to spread peace, love and inclusion.
Any questions please email In…@carrollcan.org.
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Feb. 24: Patriots Resist Rally (Weekly Gathering for Inclusion)
(Next one: March 3)
-From the CarrollCAN website:
This is a peaceful gathering to spread the love!
Make a sign to celebrate inclusion! (this is not a protest, no chants, just signs).
Meet across from the Westminster Branch Library, from 1 to 2pm every Saturday. Please keep your signs Welcoming, Positive and FOR something (not against something, this is a message of inclusion and welcome for all)
There are no organizers for this event. It is an organic gathering meant to spread peace, love and inclusion.
Any questions please email In…@carrollcan.org.
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March 3: Patriots Resist Rally (Weekly Gathering for Inclusion)
(Next one: March 10)
-From the CarrollCAN website:
This is a peaceful gathering to spread the love!
Make a sign to celebrate inclusion! (this is not a protest, no chants, just signs).
Meet across from the Westminster Branch Library, from 1 to 2pm every Saturday. Please keep your signs Welcoming, Positive and FOR something (not against something, this is a message of inclusion and welcome for all)
There are no organizers for this event. It is an organic gathering meant to spread peace, love and inclusion.
Any questions please email In…@carrollcan.org.
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March 10: Patriots Resist Rally (Weekly Gathering for Inclusion)
(Next one: March 17)
-From the CarrollCAN website:
This is a peaceful gathering to spread the love!
Make a sign to celebrate inclusion! (this is not a protest, no chants, just signs).
Meet across from the Westminster Branch Library, from 1 to 2pm every Saturday. Please keep your signs Welcoming, Positive and FOR something (not against something, this is a message of inclusion and welcome for all)
There are no organizers for this event. It is an organic gathering meant to spread peace, love and inclusion.
Any questions please email In…@carrollcan.org.
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April 20-21: 14th Annual Western Maryland Democratic Summit & Straw Poll
Save the Date! At the Rocky Gap Casino Resort. For tickets, details, etc:
https://ccdems.com/14th-annual-western-maryland-democratic-summit-straw-poll-april-20-21-2018/
About the Club
We work to promote Democratic ideals and candidates. We also present speakers on topics of interest to voters at our meetings. We’re based in Westminster.
To pay CCDemClub annual dues, send a check made out to “”CCDemClub” to Mark Wilson, Treasurer, 1699 King Richard Road, Eldersburg, MD 21784.
$15 for a single, $25 for a couple. You will receive a spiffy 2017-2018 club membership card in the mail! Back to our regularly-scheduled program….
About the Newsletter
We send out a weekly newsletter listing all the news and upcoming events for the next month or so, emphasizing the newly-added or updated events.
As always, you can also go to ccdems.com/events at any time to see the full calendar and details.
To ADD an EVENT: send the information, including (if possible) a URL, to Mark Wilson, wils…@gmail.com.
Since February 25, 2017.
From the Carroll County Democratic Club