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We Need You to Volunteer to Help Us Save Democracy, Save America
By Annisa Karim
Collier County Democratic Party Chair
Hello Democrats!
We’re entering our last two months of the Campaign to Save Our Democracy. The time between now and Nov. 3 will be about nothing less. You and I both know that is the absolute truth. This is a watershed moment for our country and we get to decide if this idea of liberty and justice for all is really what we want. Our country may not survive another four years of a Trump presidency.
As Joe Biden says, “We’re in a battle for the soul of America. It’s time to remember who we are. We’re Americans: tough, resilient, but always full of hope. It’s time to treat each other with dignity. Build a middle class that works for everybody. Fight back against the incredible abuses of power we’re seeing. It’s time to dig deep and remember that our best days still lie ahead.”
Collier County Democrats – it’s time to take action NOW. We need you to volunteer your time to help in our campaign. We have amazing candidates that need your help up and down the ballot; we have a Voter Protection Team ready to train you to protect votes; we have phone banks, and post carding, and so much more. My friends, we have room for you on our victory team. We’ll give you the training necessary. Please join us!
Let's keep moving #ForwardTogether
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Our Slate of Candidates for the General Election is Finalized
With the Florida primary election behind us, we now have a final slate of candidates that the Collier County Democratic Party is supporting in the Nov. 3 general election.
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Postcarding Event!
Thanks to a generous contribution from the Collier County Democratic Club, we are sending out 3600 Spanish/English vote-by-mail postcards. These two-part postcards include a pre-stamped, pre-addressed form voters can fill out to request their vote-by-mail ballots.
We need volunteers with good handwriting to address the postcards, write a brief personalized message (wording will be provided), apply postage, and seal them. Everything you need, including stamps, will be provided.
We are assembling 60 packets containing 60 postcards each. Our volunteer Coordinator Francie Hunt has arranged for contactless pickup at headquarters on Tuesday, Sept 1. Once you pick up your postcards, they must be completed and mailed out no later than Sept. 3. We have had lots of interest in this and demand is high, so reserve your time slot now!
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Calling all Phone Bankers!
Join us in an online discussion of Phone Bank efforts with DEC Vice Chair Jeff Spencer as we discuss Phone Bank Strategy and progress! Bring your questions and funny stories to share! Learn how to play phone bank bingo, and build your phone bank repertoire!
It's happening Tuesday, Sept. 1 at noon. RSVP here.
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There's Mail-in-Voting, Early Voting, Election Day Voting. Let's face it, it can be a little confusing.
Let us help.
Check out our FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) on who is eligible to vote, how to register, how to request a Vote-By-Mail ballot, when to vote, where to vote. In short, everything you can think to ask about voting.
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Listen to our Podcasts…
There's so much going on as we count down to Election Day. How to keep up? One way is through our Collier Democratic Roundup podcasts, hosted by Collier County Democratic Party Vice Chair Jeff Spencer. Check them out.
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Get Your BIDEN /HARRIS Signs
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Help Protect Voters in Collier County
We need Volunteers on the Voter Protection team to protect the voters in Collier County and ensure the integrity of the voting process. We need Volunteers to be present at the Polls to stop suppression and intimidation. We need Volunteers to cure rejected ballots and to participate in recounts.
We are STRONG and will be STRONGER.
We have recruited over 100 volunteers to date!
We want YOU to be part of our team.
Sign up to JOIN the Voter Protection Team
We need YOU. We need ALL of YOU.
Contacts:
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Go Ridin' With Biden--
and Laura and David, Too
You gone for a ride yet? Now's your chance.
This event is a local car caravan to support Joe Biden and Kamala Harris and our local candidates, Laura Novosad for State House, and David Turrubiartez, Jr. for County Commissioner.
We are looking for participants and lead drivers. Cars can be decorated with American flags, Biden/Harris and local candidate signs, flags, bumper stickers, etc. – please no balloons. Routes are being drafted and will be distributed before the event.
When: Sunday, Sept. 13. Time: 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Where: Immokalee & Ave Maria. Routes are being drafted.
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Get Smart on the Issues
You are invited to participate in a series of "Voter Talk" discussions with local activists, candidates and experts to discuss healthcare, environment and other issues that concern our community.
Two upcoming conversations:
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Democratic National Convention Highlights
The Democratic Party held its virtual convention over four nights featuring a galaxy of Democratic stars.
See the Inspiring Speeches from the Convention
The Democratic National Convention, which concluded Thursday evening, has featured a series of inspiring speeches that you can now view on our website.
Florida Primary Finalizes November Field of Candidates
The Collier County Democratic slate of candidates was finalized in the August election, and our Republican opponents are now settled. And several referenda were approved. Here's a tabulation of the election data.
Collier Democrats Decry Voter Suppression
A resident's Facebook post alleging voter intimidation at a North Naples voting site prompted the Collier County Democratic Party to call upon the supervisor of elections "to institute better training and more vigilant supervision."
Trump Attacks on Vote-By-Mail Backfire
Trump’s attacks on vote-by-mail may have backfired in Florida if the election results in Sarasota hold true elsewhere in the state.
Laura Novosad Urges Residents to Fill Out Census
Fear of filling out the census documents is palpable within Florida House District 80 despite the fact that confidentiality of census data is guaranteed by law.
Sara McFadden Endorsed by Legislators
Two members of the Florida State Legislature have endorsed the candidacy of Sara McFadden for state representative.
Cindy Banyai Endorsed by 'Make Room'
Congressional candidate Cindy Banyai has been backed by a grassroots organization fighting for "real reforms in America."
David Turrubiartez Calls for Smart Growth
"We must lay a solid foundation taking care of current residents before inviting more in."
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Want Ads
WANTED:President. The Collier County Democratic Women's Club is seeking an energetic, passionate, engaging, well informed Democratic woman to serve as president. Candidate must understand the Democratic Platform, have previous experience as a board member of a political organization, strong leadership skills, and the time and temerity to jump in with both feet.
WANTED -- First Vice President. The Collier County Democratic Women's Club is seeking a charismatic, energetic, creative, passionate Democratic woman who is well informed on current topics and is able to coordinate beneficial activities for our membership, as well as arrange for speakers to address our club on pertinent matters.
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Waving for BIDEN
We will have sign waving for Biden every Tuesday 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at locations to be announced. Sign up here. Or for more information, call Phyllis Andrews 239 248 9770.
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Democratic Women's Club of Marco
The club's next meeting will take place on Tuesday, Sept. 8 from 7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. via Zoom.
Dale Anderson will present on topics including the stakes of our 2020 election, the GOP’s voter suppression strategy, HR1’s support for democracy and whether we are looking at a Democratic landslide or a corrupted election.
Also speaking will be Adrienne Bogen who is with Florida Women for Biden. We hope you will join us. Registration is required.
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Collier County Democratic Club
The CCDC will resume virtual meetings in September, on a different date than usual (our speaker needed to reschedule). Tuesday Sept. 29 at 6 p.m., local government expert Sandy Parker will present Get Ready to Vote in Collier County’s November Elections.
Sign in as early as 5:30 p.m. to say hello to fellow CCDC members if you like.
Please join the meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
Democratic Women's Club of Collier County
The next Democratic Women’s Club of Collier County meeting will be on Sept. 24 beginning at 7 p.m.
Due to COVID-19, meetings are virtual via Zoom until further notice. Meeting times may vary and are published on our website and newsletter.
The club requires registration for meeting access which is available on our monthly blog post and sent by email to our newsletter list. If you would like to receive information from our organization by email, please click here to subscribe. You can remove yourself from our list at any time.
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Haven’t Requested A
Vote By Mail Ballot Yet?
DO IT NOW!
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Help Us Win In 2020
With Your $20.20 Donation
The Florida Democratic Party has announced that it is expanding its staff with the goal of having the largest state election organization in the country.
Here in Collier County, we are busier than ever and we need your help to sustain this--literally to keep the lights on and to help Democrats win. We are all volunteers, but there is overhead--printing, stamps, phones, rent, etc.
A sustaining donation of $20.20 a month will make a world of difference. Won't you help?
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Hey, Democrats, Let’s Get Social
The Social Committee of the Collier County Democratic Club organizes monthly virtual get-togethers where like-minded people can gather online and, hopefully someday soon, in person once again. Contact Dawn Rubin to get your name added to the mailing list at CCDC.Socials@gmail.com
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People of all social classes
Parents and their children
Teachers and students
Workers and employers
Immigrants and their descendants
Activists, leaders, volunteers and followers
Peace-loving and justice-seeking
Successful and struggling
People of all races, religions, and sexual orientations
We ARE Democrats
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TUNE IN
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