CCDemClub NEWSLETTER #176, 7/9/2020
NEW and UPDATED items are marked and highlighted in the Table of Contents, and in the details.
For UPDATED items, I’ll try to highlight the changed or new bits (like this!)
For information on joining the club, see “About the Club” at the end of the newsletter.
Any problems, or to submit items for the newsletter, email me at wils…@gmail.com.
– Mark
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PICNIC CANCELLED (BUT NOT DUES….)
YARD SIGNS ARE AVAILABLE!
Note from the President
MORE Action Steps to Stay Politically Active While Staying at Home
Learn about the “Black Lives Matter” Movement
Get Your Joe Biden Coronavirus Mask!
Get Your VOTE Coronavirus Mask from ActBlue!
New Ways to Get Involved and Make an Impact!
FACEBOOK Page: Carroll County for Biden!
VOCAL Carroll County
Kate’s Latest Podcast
Request from the Humane Society of Carroll County
Club Election Results
ALL ARE WELCOME AT OUR MEETINGS AND EVENTS!
Postcards 4 Maryland postcard writing group CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
Jamie Raskin’s mobile office
Patriots Resist Rallies Information
EVENTS
July 11: Patriots Resist Rally
July 18: Patriots Resist Rally
July 25: Patriots Resist Rally
August 1: Patriots Resist Rally
August 8: Patriots Resist Rally
September 10: Carroll County Democratic Central Committee Victory Dinner: NEW DAY
September 25-26: 2020 Western Maryland Democratic Summit & Straw Poll CANCELLED
About the Club
About the Newsletter
Et Cetera! (Various Other Resources)
PICNIC CANCELLED (BUT NOT DUES….)
Because of COVD-19, the annual Club Picnic (normally held in July) is CANCELLED.
Now, lots of club members have renewed their dues at the Picnic – in fact, more than HALF of our members normally do so! Since that won’t be an option this year, this is a reminder that DUES ARE DUE! (?)
(Since the Club Year runs May – May, the 2020-2021 Club Year began just last month.)
So, send those dues to Mark Wilson, 1699 King Richard Road, Eldersburg, MD 21784.
Dues are $15 for an individual, or $25 for a couple/family – unchanged for years and years and years!
Such a bargain! And in this election year, so critical!
Make your checks payable to “CCDemClub” or “Carroll County Democratic Club”.
In return, you will be sent a super-spiffy membership card – woohoo!
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Mark
YARD SIGNS ARE AVAILABLE!
BIDEN and RASKIN yard signs are available. Please email ccmdde…@gmail.com and indicate if you can pick up in Westminster or you need delivered. Donations to offset cost are welcomed.
Note from the President
Dear friends,
I hope this finds you all feeling and doing well.
The CC Democratic Club extends its congratulations to Mia Mason on her win in the Democratic primary for Representative in Congress for Congressional District One. To learn more about her, donate or volunteer in her campaign, please visit her website at https://miadmason.us/mia-mason-for-congress-1. We would also like to extend our thanks to Allison Galbraith and Jennifer Pingley for stepping up and choosing to run in the primary. Mason, Galbraith, and Pingley are all excellent examples of the courage and leadership we need now more than ever.
Congratulations also to:
Laura Morton who will run in the General Election against Richard Titus for Judge of the Circuit Court – Carroll County. Laura’s website is https://www.lauramortonforjudge.com/.
Virginia Harrison who will run in the General Election for a seat on the CC Board of Education. Virginia’s Facebook page is https://www.facebook.com/VirginiaHarrison4CCPSBoE/
If you are looking for a way to take action now for the 2020 elections, here is another opportunity for postcard writers for which I recently signed up: Write Postcards with Flip the West to Flip the Senate Blue. Find out more about it in the section of the newsletter titled: MORE Action Steps to Stay Politically Active While Staying at Home (following). Regaining control of the Senate is vital. I hope you will consider joining me in this effort.
Please share with us your ideas for helping our community and for staying politically active. We need everyone to be involved. Take care and stay well.
Kate Sanner
President of the CC Democratic Club
MORE Action Steps to Stay Politically Active While Staying at Home
Write Postcards with Flip the West to Flip the Senate Blue
“Flip the West’s postcard campaigns are focused on flipping the U.S. Senate. Winning the Senate is key to the future of the courts, expanding healthcare, protecting the environment, racial justice and so many other critical issues. With all plans for canvassing on hold, reaching voters with postcards becomes tremendously important.
Currently our postcard campaign is in Iowa. We are writing to voters there, urging them to elect Democrat Teresa Greenfield to the U.S. Senate. Polls in Iowa show that she has a real chance to defeat Republican Senator Joni Ernst, a true Trump lackey.
Once you sign up, you will receive your list of names and addresses in an email within 72 hours.”
Here is the sign-up link:
Learn about the “Black Lives Matter” Movement
Learn more about the Black Lives Matter movement with an engaging virtual learning experience created by Roxanna Harlow and and Kristen Hadden with Kathy Mayan of Carroll Community College. https://www.carrollcitizensforracialequality.org/community-news/2020/6/11/black-lives-matter-a-short-history-of-a-long-movement
Get Your Joe Biden Coronavirus Mask!
Carol Coley says there are a “gazillion” styles of Joe Biden coronavirus masks available on Amazon (as well, I’m sure, from many other sources). So check ‘em out!
Get Your VOTE Coronavirus Mask from ActBlue!
In addition to the Biden masks on Amazon, ActBlue has VOTE masks! https://secure.actblue.com/donate/ms_lav_2020_shop_facemask
(ActBlue is a nonprofit organization that enables Democrats, progressive groups, and left-leaning nonprofits to raise money on the Internet.)
New Ways to Get Involved and Make an Impact!
We’ve just gotten notified of TWO ways people can get involved with the effort to build a Big Blue Wave this November!
– Carroll County Phonebank
– Ways to support Jamie Raskin’s e-election
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1) Carroll County Phonebank
From Justin Wilson, Regional Organizing Director of MDDEMS.ORG:
Here is the information about our phonebanking program:
With the rise of school closings and people working from home during the coronavirus outbreak,
I have decided that the best way to build up the party and prepare our Pennsylvania export program for roll out is to set up weekly remote phonebanks.
Starting this week, I’ll be hosting a training every Monday @ 7:30pm on zoom video conferencing.
The URL for that training is https://zoom.us/j/835664857
Hopefully we can recruit more and more volunteers in the coming weeks.
Our script has three priorities:
– Informing folks of the postponement of the MD primary and to emphasize the importance of voting by mail,
– gathering information from voters to help increase voter turnout in 2020 and 2022 as well as
– identifying folks who are willing to volunteer in a big GOTV operation for the general election for Pennsylvania.
If we prepare now, we can turn PA blue in November!
Here’s the link to sign up:
https://www.mobilize.us/mddems/event/274005/
Here’s the link to make calls:
https://www.openvpb.com/vpb_bycode/60A0F3L-911438
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2) Jamie Raskin says:
If you would like to continue to support my work for the
Big Blue Wave with Democracy Summer 2020, PLEASE CLICK HERE!
Paid for by Jamie Raskin for Congress
Jamie Raskin for Congress
P.O. Box 5418
Takoma Park MD 20913 United States
FACEBOOK Page: Carroll County for Biden!
Check it out! https://www.facebook.com/Carroll-County-MD-for-Biden-111391080583093/
VOCAL Carroll County
Just a reminder that VOCAL Carroll County is out there doing good work.
From a recent email:
Show Me the Money
As a part of our Elected Officials Accountability Campaign and efforts to get out the informed local vote, VOCAL Carroll County has compiled publicly available campaign contribution and expense filings for candidates in the local election contests, including Board of Education and Judge of the Circuit Court and published them online in the 2020 Carroll County Presidential Election Guide.
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They also have listings for Board of Education, and Judge of the Circuit Court.
Their website is: https://vocalcarrollcounty.wordpress.com
Kate’s Latest Podcast
Title: Experience, Integrity, and a Commitment to Justice – Laura Morton for Judge of the Circuit Court Carroll County MD
Kate Sanner, host of Moving Forward, interviews Laura Morton who is running for Judge of the Circuit Court Carroll County MD in the 2020 MD Primary. In the podcast, Morton talks about the function of the Circuit Court, the role of the Judge of the Circuit Court, the need for a Judge to have trial experience and knowledge of her community and of community resources that can help break the cycle of recidivism and repeated incarceration and keep our communities safe. She also discusses how her experience as a trial attorney for over 23 years makes her the most qualified candidate for Judge of the Circuit Court Carroll County. Learn more about Laura Morton at https://www.lauramortonforjudge.com/
Direct Download URL: https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/moving-forward/MovingForwardPodcastInterviewWithLauraMorton.mp3
CCDCC GOALS AND NEWS FOR 2020
As we mentioned in our last emails, our three goals for 2020 are to end the presidency of Donald Trump, replace Andy Harris in District 1, and return Jamie Raskin to office in District 8.
Also, our annual Victory Dinner has been rescheduled for September 10, 2020. We will keep you informed of developments as they unfold.
Request from the Humane Society of Carroll County
From the HSCC:
Club Election Results
The club’s election results are now in, and the entire slate has been elected.
Here are the officers for the 2020-2021 club year, which begins in May:
President; Kate Sanner
(Vice-President: vacant)
Secretary: Paula Monroe-Davidson
Communications Director: Mark Wilson and Susie Coddington
Treasurer: Mark Wilson
Directors:
– Corynne Courpas
– Harvey Rabinowitz
– Carol Coley
ALL ARE WELCOME AT OUR MEETINGS AND EVENTS!
Did you know that you do not have to be a member of the CC Democratic Club to
attend our meetings and events? Our activities are open to anyone who would like to
attend and participate. (Almost all our activities are free. Our picnic in July is free to paid
members.)
That being said, we would love to have you as a member! Membership costs $15 for an
individual and $25 for a couple per club year. You will get a very spiffy membership card
and the gratitude and camaraderie of fellow CC Democrats. Most importantly, your
membership dues help the Club extend its outreach in the community, so please
consider joining.
You can join at any meeting, or by contacting Treasurer Mark Wilson, wils…@gmail.com.
Postcards 4 Maryland postcard writing group CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
We will be meeting weekly on Saturdays from 10 AM to 12 Noon at the Westminster Public Library, ONCE MEETINGS RESUME!
Jamie Raskin’s mobile office
From Rep. Jamie Raskin: My office is following Gov. Hogan’s stay-at-home guidance to slow the spread of COVID-19 and has postponed our mobile office hours in Carroll County.
Please don’t hesitate to contact my District staff at 301-354-1000 if you need any assistance. We’re here to help!
Patriots Resist Rallies Information
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 1pm 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
EVENTS
July 11: Patriots Resist Rally
Saturdays, 1-2 pm, across from the Westminster Public Library.
See “Patriots Resist Rallies Information” above for details and contact information.
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July 18: Patriots Resist Rally
Saturdays, 1-2 pm, across from the Westminster Public Library.
See “Patriots Resist Rallies Information” above for details and contact information.
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July 25: Patriots Resist Rally
Saturdays, 1-2 pm, across from the Westminster Public Library.
See “Patriots Resist Rallies Information” above for details and contact information.
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August 1: Patriots Resist Rally
Saturdays, 1-2 pm, across from the Westminster Public Library.
See “Patriots Resist Rallies Information” above for details and contact information.
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August 8: Patriots Resist Rally
Saturdays, 1-2 pm, across from the Westminster Public Library.
See “Patriots Resist Rallies Information” above for details and contact information.
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September 10: Carroll County Democratic Central Committee Victory Dinner: NEW DAY
The Carroll County Democratic Central Committee invites you to its Annual Victory Dinner and Silent Auction.
Thursday, September 10, 2020 at Martin’s Westminster. NOTE THE NEW DATE, moved from May 14!
6:30, Reception
7:30, Dinner
8:30, Program
$80.00/person in advance, $85.00 at the door, $50 for students.
Keynote speaker: Senator Bill Ferguson, new President of the Maryland Senate.
Contact Anita Riley, 410-781-0206, dolce…@verizon.net.
Please mark your calendars and plan to join us that evening!
And thanks in advance for your support.
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September 25-26: 2020 Western Maryland Democratic Summit & Straw Poll CANCELLED
The Western MD Democratic PAC has decided to CANCEL the Western MD Democratic Summit for this September. We will instead do a virtual Summit, Saturday, June 27th (see above).
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About the Club
FACEBOOK Page: https://www.facebook.com/pg/CarrollCountyDemocraticClub/posts/?ref=page_internal
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.
Regular meetings are held on the first Monday of most months, ONCE THEY RESUME!
This newsletter will always have the LATEST information on upcoming meetings.
The meeting minutes are posted in our Google Group folder:
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0ByGlJGvA6lW3bGlfdUlJTTVpcGs
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 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.
The newsletter was first published on February 25, 2017.
Et Cetera! (Various Other Resources)
Moving Forward Podcast: moving-forward.libsyn.com With host Kate Sanner
To get on the Carroll County Democratic Central Committee’s mailing list, email Tom Scanlan at trsc…@gmail.com.
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.
From the Carroll County Democratic Club
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