CCDemClub NEWSLETTER #82, 9/20/18
***The October Club Meeting and School Board Forum is now TUESDAY 10/9 at the HQ! See details below… ***
NEW and UPDATED items are marked and highlighted in the Table of Contents, and in the details.
For information on joining the club, see “About the Club” at the end of the newsletter.
For UPDATED items, I’ll try to highlight the changed or new bits (like this!)
TABLE OF CONTENTS
CAMPAIGN NEWS & HIGHLIGHTS
Moving Forward Podcast (NEW)
BALLOT INITIATIVES
ONLINE FOOD BANK DONATIONS
EVENTS
September 21: District 4 Fundraiser with Jamie Raskin, and others (NEW)
September 22 (1 of 2): Phone Bank Training and Calling at HQ (NEW)
September 22 (2 of 2): Patriots Resist Rally (Weekly Gathering for Inclusion)
September 27: Carroll County School Board Candidates Forum
September 29 (1 of 3): Phone Bank Training and Calling at HQ (NEW)
September 29 (2 of 3): Frederick County Ice Cream Social with Brian Frosh
September 29 (3 of 3): Patriots Resist Rally (Weekly Gathering for Inclusion)
October 3 (1 of 2): Women’s Democratic League 95th Anniversary Celebration
October 3 (2 of 2): CCDCC October Meeting
October 6 (1 of 2): CCDCC Breakfast (UPDATED)
October 6 (2 of 2): Colvin Rally at HQ at Noon (NEW)
October 9: CCDemClub Meeting – NEW DATE AND LOCATION!!!
October 13: Better Angels Red/Blue Workshop (NEW)
October 19: 16th Annual NAACP Freedom Fund Banquet
November 5: CCDemClub Sign Rally
November 6: Election Night Watch Gathering
November 7: CCDCC November Meeting
About the Club
About the Newsletter
CAMPAIGN NEWS & HIGHLIGHTS
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Signs are arriving at HQ! 37 East Main Street in Westminster – go get some! Various candidates’ signs available.
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Temporary housing is needed for volunteers to come to our area to work. If you can help, or know someone who can, contact Don West (thema…@gmail.com), or Nina Belforte, Western MD Regional Director for the Coordinated Campaign (cbel…@mddems.org, 323-821-9162)
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There is so much excitement and energy growing as we approach the Midterm Elections in November. Here in Carroll County, we have several great Democratic candidates on the ballot. Check out their biographies here. If anyone from the Club would like to volunteer for these great candidates or at Democratic HQ, please contactCCDems.
Moving Forward Podcast (NEW)
moving-forward.libsyn.com
Active, engaged citizens, fighting for progressive values, help make our democracy stronger. In the Moving Forward podcast, you’ll hear about the contributions these engaged citizens make to address the challenges that face us. Host Kate Sanner interviews candidates, community leaders, community activists, and elected officials on a number of civic, political and social justice topics.
BALLOT INITIATIVES
From Eva Lewis, Political Director of the Maryland Democratic Party:
There are two ballot initiatives that voters will vote on for this election –
(1) Fix the Fund so that monies from gambling are in a “lockbox” and can only be used for education and
(2) passing an amendment to our state constitution to allow same day registration on election days.
The state party supports both ballot initiatives.
Get on the CENTRAL COMMITTEE MAILING LIST
If you want to be added to the Carroll County Democratic Central Committee’s mailing list, just email Tom Scanlan at trsc…@gmail.com.
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.
EVENTS
September 21: District 4 Fundraiser with Jamie Raskin, and others (NEW)
THIS FRIDAY, Sept. 21 — 6:30pm to 8:30pm in Emmitsburg. Jamie Raskin and others will be there!
For the address, etc. please RSVP to tyler…@gmail.com.
For other details, see the Event page at https://ccdems.com/event/d4-fundraiser-with-jamie-raskin-etc/
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September 22 (1 of 2): Phone Bank Training and Calling at HQ (NEW)
Sat. Sept. 22 — phone bank training followed by canvassing and phone banking.
Meet at NOON at CCDCC campaign HQ at 37 East Main St. for further info.
Contact Karen at kschul…@gmail.com.
Bring a folding chair if you wish to make calls from HQ.
Also bring your laptop computer and cell phone
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September 22 (2 of 2): Patriots Resist Rally (Weekly Gathering for Inclusion)
-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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September 27: Carroll County School Board Candidates Forum
Public meeting, hosted by Finksburg Planning and Citizens’ Council Inc – FPACC
Thursday, September 27 from 7pm to 8:30pm at the Finksburg Branch Library, 2265 Old Westminster Pike, Finskburg, MD 21048. Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/events/233131423905926/
CCDEMS Event page: https://ccdems.com/event/carroll-county-school-board-candidates-forum/
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September 29 (1 of 3): Phone Bank Training and Calling at HQ (NEW)
Sat. Sept. 29 — phone bank training followed by canvassing and phone banking.
Meet at NOON at CCDCC campaign HQ at 37 East Main St. for further info.
Contact Karen at kschul…@gmail.com.
Bring a folding chair if you wish to make calls from HQ.
Also bring your laptop computer and cell phone
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September 29 (2 of 3): Frederick County Ice Cream Social with Brian Frosh
From Brian Frosh:
Please join me for a Frederick County Ice Cream Social on Saturday, September 29th from 2 – 4pm at the Carrollton Park Pavilion in Frederick.
We’re gearing up for an all-important election this November! I am excited to get together on September 29th and hope you can be there to get an update on the campaign.
See the flyer at https://ccdems.com/event/frederick-county-ice-cream-social-with-brian-frosh/ for more details and RSVP at www.brianfrosh.com/fredericksocial to attend. We hope to see you there!
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September 29 (3 of 3): Patriots Resist Rally (Weekly Gathering for Inclusion)
-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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October 3 (1 of 2): Women’s Democratic League 95th Anniversary Celebration
You are invited to the Women’s Democratic League’s 95th Anniversary Celebration on Wednesday, October 3 from 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. at the Delaplaine Arts Center in Frederick.
For ALL details, to order tickets, or to be a sponsor, see the CCDEMS Event Page: https://ccdems.com/event/wdl-95th-anniversary-celebration/ OR visit www.wdlfrederick.org for payment and other information.
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October 3 (2 of 2): CCDCC October Meeting
Now on the first Wednesday of each month.
7pm, at the HEADQUARTERS! 37 E. Main St. in Westminster.
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October 6 (1 of 2): CCDCC Breakfast (UPDATED)
The Carroll County Democratic Central Committee will host its annual breakfast at the Best Western in Westminster.
9am – around 11:30. Cost: $40 per person, $30 special rate for students. FULL DETAILS NOW AVAILABLE!
Our featured speakers for the morning will be Jesse Colvin, candidate in US Congressional District 1 and Susan Turnbull, our Lt. Governor candidate.
Go to the CCDEMS Event page: https://ccdems.com/event/ccdcc-breakfast/
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October 6 (2 of 2): Colvin Rally at HQ at Noon (NEW)
There will be a Jesse Colvin rally at CCDCC campaign HQ (37 E. Main St. in Westminster) at Noon, following the CCDCC breakfast at Best Western, to be followed by an afternoon of campaign activity in Carroll Co.
Contact Dana at danad…@aol.com.
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October 9: CCDemClub Meeting – NEW DATE AND LOCATION!!!
The Carroll County Democratic Club will meet TUESDAY, October 9 at 7 pm at the HEADQUARTERS, 37 East Main Street in Westminster. SPECIAL DATE AND TIME, for the SCHOOL BOARD FORUM!
Because of the unusual location, we will NOT be meeting for dinner beforehand.
This promises to be another VERY special meeting!
We are sponsoring a School Board Forum, which will be a NON-partisan, public service, event.
Most of the candidates in the general election are expected to attend: Bob Lord, Patricia Dorsey, Tara Battaglia, Ken Kiler, and Doug Howard.
Come to meet the new School Board, and ask them questions!
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October 13: Better Angels Red/Blue Workshop (NEW)
Can we bridge the Political Divide? A workshop between equal numbers of Republican-leaning and Democratic-leaning citizens. Saturday, Oct. 13, from 9am to 3:30pm at Trinity UCC in Manchester.
Interested in participating? For more information, call Sharon at 410-598-3795 or email MB at mbag…@gmail.com with the subject line “Better Angels Workshop”.
For details, see the Event page at CCDEMS.COM: https://ccdems.com/event/better-angels-red-blue-workshop/
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October 19: 16th Annual NAACP Freedom Fund Banquet
Carroll County NAACP’s 16th Annual Freedom Fund Banquet,
October 19, 2018 at Martins Westminster.
This year we are excited to announce that our guest speaker will be Dr. Freeman Hrabowski, the President of the University of Maryland Baltimore County. Place your ad NOW! See information at:
https://ccdems.com/event/16th-annual-freedom-fund-banquet/
(More details as they become available.)
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November 5: CCDemClub Sign Rally
November 5th at HEADQUARTERS in Westminster: 37 EAST MAIN STREET . Come and pick up signs to be placed at polling places!
7pm, in lieu of the regular monthly club meeting (no business meeting will be held).
CCDEMS Event page: https://ccdems.com/event/ccdemclub-sign-rally/
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November 6: Election Night Watch Gathering
Come join us at Johansson’s as we watch the results come in! Feel the wave!
We’ll start gathering around 7, since the polls close at 8.
CCDEMS Event page: https://ccdems.com/event/election-night-watch-gathering/
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November 7: CCDCC November Meeting
Now on the first Wednesday of each month.
7pm, at the HEADQUARTERS! 37 E. Main St. in Westminster.
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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 2018-2019 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 February 25, 2017.
From the Carroll County Democratic Club