Monthly news & updates
St. Johns County Democratic Party
71 S. Dixie Highway, Suite 6
St. Augustine, FL 32084
Phone: 904-825-2336
www.StJohnsDemocrats.org
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Dear Friends,
What a busy October we've had! From the march for women's reproductive rights to our Vaccine Clinic at headquarters to registering voters to canvassing for vote-by-mail, we have made it known that St. Johns Democrats have boots on the ground and are ready to fight for our democracy! And this month -- November 9th -- will mark one year to next year's critically important election. Want to get involved? Show up at headquarters on any Tuesday between 11 am and 3 pm for some hands-on work anyone can do. It's a great way to get your feet wet and meet some like minded folks too! You can also check out any of the other events and activities listed below or contact us at volunteer@StJohnsDemocrats.org. We're taking off the whole week of Thanksgiving for a well-earned break and are wishing each of you a peaceful and relaxing holiday!
Robin Dion, Chair
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REDISTRICTING ALERT FOR ST. JOHNS COUNTY |
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THREE public meetings are scheduled for next week on redistricting St. Johns County. This redistricting effort will affect the boundaries of the County Commissioners and School Board members, as well as those of many SJC precincts.
HERE is where you can find the 5 maps currently being proposed. It appears that Plan E maintains the most similar racial composition of the current districts, but we are still reviewing them. Please contact Rhona DiCamillo if you would like to join her for a review and discussion of the five plans.
Comments may be submitted to the BCC and School Board by visiting redistricting2021@stjohns.k12.fl.us. We also encourage you to attend any or all of the meetings and provide your input during the public comment period.
Community Meeting #2 will be held on Tuesday (11/2) at 6:00pm at Nease High School.
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St. Johns Democrats are in the field canvassing NOW -- in fact, many canvasses have already been completed in October! Below is the schedule so far for November -- more will be added soon. Join the fun in this beautiful fall weather!
CLICK ON THE PRECINCT NUMBER
to get more information and sign up to join a November canvass!
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MORE CANVASSES!
(Non-gated areas around World Golf Village)
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ONLINE WORKSHOP FOR CANDIDATES AND
CAMPAIGN SUPPORTERS
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SATURDAY, NOV 6TH, 1-5 PM
Interested in possibly running for office OR being on a team that gets others elected? This live, online, interactive workshop covers all the essentials of campaign management that will make you a more effective candidate or campaign leader. Focuses on campaign strategy, messaging, budgeting, fundraising, outreach, GOTV, and digital.
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FDP LEADERSHIP BLUE: DEC. 3-5, 2021 |
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The Florida Democratic Party is excited to share that its annual Leadership Blue Weekend has been re-scheduled for December 3-5, 2021 at the Rosen Plaza Hotel in Orlando, FL -- with the signature Leadership Blue Gala taking place on Saturday, December 4th at the Orange County Convention Center.
You can visit www.LeadershipBlue.com for the most up to date information about the weekend, including hotel accommodations, schedules and speakers.
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VOTER REGISTRATION OPPORTUNITIES |
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We face unprecedented challenges from our Governor and Republican controlled legislature. From adopting voter suppression laws to blatantly manipulating voter registration lists, they are engaging, not surprisingly, in a shameless, win at all costs assault. We need to fight back! We start by registering new voters, enrolling existing voters in Vote By Mail and reactivating our inactive Democrats.
We have two opportunities to register voters in November at the Farmer's Market in St. Augustine! Please click on this link to view the options and sign up.
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A BIG THANK YOU to Robbin Bray and Michelle Scott of Ready Health and Wellness and to all of the DEC volunteers and participants in our successful COVID Vaccine Clinic on October 4th! More than 50 people from all over the county registered for the clinic or walked in. After their vaccinations, DEC volunteers did an outstanding job offering each person assistance in checking and updating their voter registration status, requesting a mail ballot, and learning more about St. Johns Democrats!
CLICK ON THE PHOTO BELOW (AND THEN CLICK AGAIN) TO SEE A BRIEF VIDEO OF THE EVENT!
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BANS OFF OUR BODIES RALLY |
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Our Bodies, Our Choice! rang out in St. Augustine after an estimated 250 people marched from the plaza down St. George Street to the Castillo de San Marcos. Standing in solidarity with women in Texas who are now subject to an extreme abortion ban, several speakers from young to old made their voices heard. Even as Florida begins considering a similar ban, we will continue to fight for the freedom to control our own bodies. |
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SEE ABOVE FOR SCHEDULE OF CANVASSES!
11/1: First Day of American Indian Heritage Month
11/2: Action Tuesday at HQ, 11-3 PM
11/7: Daylight Savings Time Ends
11/9: ONE YEAR TO THE ELECTION! Commit to engaging today!
11/9: Action Tuesday at HQ, 11-3 PM
11/11: Veterans' Day
11/13: Voter Registration at STA Farmers Market
11/16: Action Tuesday at HQ, 11-3 PM
11/18: Monthly Meeting of DEC, 6:30 PM
11/21 - 11/27: HEADQUARTERS CLOSED FOR THANKSGIVING
11/27: Voter Registration at STA Farmers Market
SEE BELOW FOR SCHEDULE OF CLUB AND CAUCUS MEETINGS!
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DEMOCRATIC CLUBS AND CAUCUSES |
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Democratic Black Caucus of St. Johns County
November 1st, 7 PM
Monthly Meeting
For more information or to RSVP, please contact Loren Darden at 2ndvp.sjcdbc@gmail.com
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Democratic Women's Club of St. Johns County
November 2nd, 5:30 PM
Monthly Meeting in-person at the Cimarrone Golf Club, 2800 Cimarrone Blvd, St Johns. Please RSVP to Pam Mirelson, mirelsonp@gmail.com.
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Democratic Environmental Caucus, St. Johns Chapter
November 2nd, 6:30 PM
To attend via Zoom, please register here.
Chuck O'Neal and David Moritz of the Florida Rights of Nature Network (FRONN) will present on their efforts to get five amendments on the 2022 FL ballot: • The Right to Clean Water; • Florida Iconic Species Protection; • Florida Wetlands Protection;• Captive Wildlife Hunting Band; • Stop New Toll Roads. As David Moritz has written, "Constitutional change is the only way to successfully reign-in our preemption-addicted State Legislature." More information at FRONN.org, and all five petitions can be accessed, signed and submitted at FL5.org. Get involved now, and attend the Nov. caucus meeting to learn more!
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Northwest St. Johns County United for Progress
November 8th, 7 PM
Join us for our monthly meeting via Zoom. Our guest speaker with be Dr. Mark Yount, who will address the topic of Democracy in a Republican County. For more information and request the Zoom link, please email nwsjcp@gmail.com.
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Ponte Vedra Democratic Club
November 16th at 6:30 PM
Monthly meeting in person at Christ Episcopal Church
400 San Juan Road, Ponte Vedra Beach. Our guest speaker will be Dr. Tru Leverette, African-American Studies professor at University of North Florida, who will speak on Critical Race Theory. Please contact jkary@verizon.net for more details and to RSVP for meeting.
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Young Democrats Club, St. Johns County
November 15th, 6:30 PM
Monthly Meeting via Zoom. Contact sjcydems@gmail.com for Zoom link
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Thank you!
You may also contribute by check, payable to
St Johns Democratic Party. Please mail to
71 S. Dixie Highway, Suite 6, St. Augustine, FL 32084.
Please note your address, phone, and email, and
Include occupation if contribution is $100 or more.
Please Note: Contributions to political parties are not tax-deductible.
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