CCDemClub NEWSLETTER #29, 9/14/17
NOTE: To ADD an EVENT: send the information, including if possible a URL, to:
Mark Wilson at wils…@gmail.com
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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….
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We send out a weekly newsletter listing all the news and upcoming events for the next month or so, emphasizing the newly-added events.
As always, you can also go to ccdems.com/events at any time to see the full calendar and details.
THE LATEST MEETING MINUTES ARE INCLUDED AT THE END!
They were also uploaded to the Meeting Minutes folder, which you can reach via the link in the Club’s Meeting Minutes area at ccdems.com/clubs.
Anyway, here are the events in chronological order.
** New: Sept. 17: PFLAG End-of-Summer Picnic/BBQ **
** Updated: Sept. 23 and Sept. 24: CCDems at Fallfest **
** New: Oct. 12: CCDCC Monthly Meeting **
** Updated: Oct. 14: 5th Annual CCDCC Breakfast **
** New: Oct. 18: Celebration of the Women of Frederick County **
** New: Oct. 20: NAACP Annual Freedom Fund Banquet **
** New: Dec. 14: CCDCC/CCDems Holiday Dinner **
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September 14 (1 of 2):
MEETING: Healthcare is a Human Right, Carroll County Chapter
7:00pm to 8:00pm
Westminster Senior Center
125 Stoner Avenue Westminster, MD, 21157
map: http://maps.google.com/?q=125%20Stoner%20Avenue%20Westminster,%20MD,%2021157%20United%20States
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September 14 (2 of 2):
CCDCC Meeting
The CCDCC will meet Thursday, September 14th, starting at 7pm in the large meeting room of the Westminster Library.
https://ccdems.com/event/ccdcc-meeting-914/
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September 16:
Weekly Gathering for Inclusion – every Saturday!
(Next one: September 23)
-From the CarrollCAN website:
This is a peaceful gathering to spread the love!
Make a sign to celebrate inclusion! (this is not a rally or protest, no chants, just signs).
Meet in front of the Westminster Branch Library, by the Lion 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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September 17:
PFLAG End-of-Summer Picnic/BBQ
5-7pm at St. Paul’s UCC in Westminster.
Details: https://ccdems.com/event/pflag-end-of-summer-picnicbbq/
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September 22: Annapolis Democrat Unity Rally
Friday, 6pm-8pm
Hosted by Speaker Mike Busch and the Maryland Democratic Party.
At Mount Olive Community Life Center, 2 Hicks Avenue #400,
Annapolis, MD 21401
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/events/1326157604177607/
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September 23 (1 of 2):
CCDems at Fallfest, day 1
Come see us at Fallfest! You may even want to volunteer for a shift!
Saturday Sept 23 10am-6pm
Contact ccou…@pfgc.com to sign up to help.
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September 23 (2 of 2):
Weekly Gathering for Inclusion – every Saturday!
(Next one: September 30)
-From the CarrollCAN website:
This is a peaceful gathering to spread the love!
Make a sign to celebrate inclusion! (this is not a rally or protest, no chants, just signs).
Meet in front of the Westminster Branch Library, by the Lion 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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September 24:
CCDems at Fallfest, day 2
Come see us at Fallfest! You may even want to volunteer for a shift!
Sunday Sept 24 Noon -6pm
Contact ccou…@pfgc.com to sign up to help.
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September 30:
Weekly Gathering for Inclusion – every Saturday!
(Next one: October 7)
-From the CarrollCAN website:
This is a peaceful gathering to spread the love!
Make a sign to celebrate inclusion! (this is not a rally or protest, no chants, just signs).
Meet in front of the Westminster Branch Library, by the Lion 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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October 2:
Monday, October 2, 7pm at Johansson’s in Westminster.
Our speaker will be Mona Becker; subject: the climate.
Some of us arrive early at 6 to share an informal meal before the meeting, so please feel free to join us for that as well!
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October 3:
Interfaith Community of Carroll County Monthly Chapter Meeting
7pm-9:30pm
Finksburg Branch CCPL
2265 Old Westminster Pike Finksburg, MD, 21048
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/The-Faith-Club-of-Carroll-County-217727274924203/
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October 12 (1 of 2):
A Tribute to Sen. Barbara Mikulski
At the Senator Theater in Baltimore
Save the date! One show only – don’t miss out!
Hear stories from those who know her best, in the style of Baltimore’s Stoop Storytelling Series. Also sponsored by Emerge Maryland.
Further details as they become available.
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October 12 (2 of 2):
CCDCC monthly meeting
Thursday, October 12th, starting at 7pm in the Large Meeting Room of the Westminster Library.
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October 14:
5th Annual CCDCC Breakfast
Save the date!
At the Best Western Conference Center in Westminster, 9am-11:30am.
Ticket prices are unchanged: $40/person, $30/student
Speaker TBD.
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October 18:
Celebration of the Women of Frederick County
6pm-9pm
Dutch’s Daughter Restaurant
Frederick, MD
The Women’s Democratic League of Frederick County
invites you to join us for a special evening in recognition
of the contributions women have made to Frederick County.
Tickets and information: www.WDLFrederick.org
Our page: https://ccdems.com/event/celebration-of-the-women-of-frederick-county/
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October 20:
NAACP Annual Freedom Fund Banquet
The 15th annual event. Tickets are $55 in advance, $60 at the door.
Fri. Oct. 20, 2017, 6:30pm-9:30pm at Martin’s Westminster.
Further information and tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/15th-annual-carroll-county-naacp-freedom-fund-banquet-tickets-37678478343
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November 7:
Interfaith Community of Carroll County Monthly Chapter Meeting
7pm-8:00pm
Finksburg Branch CCPL
2265 Old Westminster Pike Finksburg, MD, 21048
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/The-Faith-Club-of-Carroll-County-217727274924203/
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December 14:
CCDCC/CCDems Holiday Dinner **
The joint CCDCC/CCDemClub Holiday Dinner is set for Thursday, December 14th, starting with a social hour at 6 pm, dinner at 7 pm. It will be at the Buttersburg Inn in Union Bridge, MD. ‘Dutch treat’, and BYOB. Don West (thema…@gmail.com) is the contact person for that event.
Exact price and choice of entrees TBD. There will be a sign-up page where you can choose your entree from the available choices, once that’s all set.
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From the Carroll County Democratic Club
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MINUTES from the Sept. 11, 2017 Meeting:
Carroll County Democratic Club Minutes for Sept. 11, 2017
The club met at Johansson’s in Westminster. The meeting was
called to order at a few minutes past 7:00 by the club’s
President, Frank Rammes.
We had two guests, James Ebersole from the Kamenetz campaign, and
our scheduled speaker, Anne Stoner. The guests spoke before the business meeting.
James E. spoke first about Kamenetz’ possible campaign, and that he’s here to learn about us and tell us about Kevin Kamenetz (possible candidate for governor). Son of Paul Ebersole, state delegate. PFLAG advocate.
Anne Stoner spoke on LGBTQ+ issues.
Her son was at North Carroll HS. Top/down tolerance at that school.
She joined PFLAG because of the schools’ connection with the BSA.
Progress is being made in the schools.
A year ago her son became a transgender woman and is very happy.
She also discussed the terms sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, and how we either fit in or don’t fit in.Cis-gender means your assigned gender matches your “equipment”, trans-gender means your assigned gender doesn’t match.
Then there’s sexual orientation which is yet one more thing.
The individual gets to choose. Then there’s preferred pronouns, and preferred adjectives.
Zir instead of Her, or Hir instead of Her… In some circles, you may need to ask “what are your preferred pronouns?”
Also, “Mx”, pronounced “mix”. (Non-gender-specific)
How be an ally: Meetings, ask questions, get conversation going.
“I am who I say I am.” Respect what people say for themselves.
People shared their personal stories and experiences.
Be an advocate.
Business meeting:
* Prior minutes not presented.
* Treasurer: the Treasurer’s report was presented and approved.
Other items:
* Next meeting (October) Mona Becker will be speaking on the. Environment.
* November: FrankR is working on speakers
* December: Annual Holiday Dinner at Buttersburg, 2nd Thursday, 12/14.
There will be no regular club meeting in December, because of the Holiday Dinner.
* Corynne talks about FallFest and asked people to come and help.
* The CCDCC meeting is this Thursday, 9/14.
* Frank Baylor announced that FLCC will be showing “An Inconvenient Sequel” on the
first Friday in January, 2018.
The meeting was adjourned by Frank Rammes at 8:10pm.
The next meeting will be October 2, 7pm at Johansson’s.
Minutes prepared by Mark Wilson, Treasurer.
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