Volume 23. Issue 7. July 2022

PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE Susan Dollar (Susan has been on vacation for three weeks and just got back on July 7, so she will not be writing a complete column until August.) This is who we were...and who we can be again: Listen: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p34sK9AYQN4 There comes a time When we heed a certain call When the world must come together as one There are people dying Oh, and it's time to lend a hand to life The greatest gift of all We can't go on Pretending day-by-day That someone, somewhere soon make a change We're all a part of God's great big family And the truth, you know, love is all we need We are the world We are the children We are the ones who make a brighter day, so let's start giving There's a choice we're making We're saving our own lives It's true we'll make a better day, just you and me Oh, send them your heart So they know that someone cares And their lives will be stronger and free As God has shown us by turning stones to bread And so we all must lend a helping hand We are the world We are the children We are the ones who make a brighter day, so let's start giving Oh, there's a choice we're making We're saving our own lives It's true we'll make a better day, just you and me When you're down and out, there seems no hope at all But if you just believe there's no way we can fall Well, well, well, well let us realize Oh, that a change can only come When we stand together as one

NOTE: WE WILL NOT MEET IN JULY

Even though we aren't meeting in July, you can still do these things!

When schools reopen this August, the Center for Refugee Services wants the children to be ready! They are requesting school supplies and filled backpacks for pre-K through grade 12 students. Please drop off your donations (preferably before August 3) at the office between 11-2, Monday-Friday, or bring them to our August 11 BAD meeting. Jessica Veilleux will deliver them to CRS. Volunteers are also invited to pack: Saturday and Sunday (August 6 & 7) 2-6 pm Monday and Tuesday (August 8 & 9) Volunteers also needed for distribution: Wednesday-Friday 10 - 3 Schedule a volunteer slot here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4FAEAF28ABF8CE9-crs2022

A sincere thank you to the 30 recurring donors that we currenly have - we appreciate your support!

BECOME A RECURRING DONOR! We still need more recurring donors! Remember that we are trying to avoid the expense and effort of hosting a fall gala so please consider setting up a monthly donation to BAD. Just $5 a month will help! Think of it as giving up a cup of coffee at Starbucks in the name of democracy! The easist way to donate is via ActBlue; simply click on the ActBlue logo on the left and enter your donation information. You can also donate via a credit card, an auto-withdrawal from your bank, or by mailing a check. We also love one-time donations! With the November election only 4 months away, we need to continue to support candidates and causes , so please become a recurring donor.

It is with a heavy heart that we say goodbye to Stacey Gilfillan and her husband, Chris. They are moving back to Massachusetts and are looking forward to being closer to some of their family (and being in a blue state!). Stacey was our 2021 BAD president and coordinator for our Saturday Night Supper Club. Thank you, Stacey, for your dedication and service to our organization. We'll miss you!

BROOKE ORR Membership 212 MEMBERS AND GROWING! To become a member of BAD or to renew, you can pay online with PayPal by following this link to https://www.boerne-area-democrats.org/become-a-member. Fill out the payment form and submit and also complete the application and submit it. You can also mail your check to BAD Membership, PO Box 2132, Boerne, TX, 78006. Dues are $40 a person for those under age 60, $25 a person for those aged 60 and older, and $10 for students. If you have already submitted your payment, thank you very much for your support of the club.

LAURA BRAY Kendall County Democratic Party Chair It has been a tough few weeks in the news. I hope you are all finding ways to grieve, to process your anger, maybe even to take a step back to regain your equilibrium. As with most of you, I’m still reeling from the SCOTUS decision a couple of weeks ago. I wanted to write about it in that next week’s Progressive Views column in the Boerne Star, but the editor wouldn’t print even a hint or oblique reference to abortion. It’s only the most consequential SCOTUS decision of our lifetime, and they choose to ignore the elephant in the room. You can read the column I really wanted to write on our website here: https://kendalltxdemocrats.org/progressive-views-turning-your-anguish-into-action-the-column-i-really-wanted-to-write/ From that column: “The Republicans bend over backward to make it hard to vote in Texas, so you’ll give up and not bother. That’s EXACTLY the result they’re after: they want you to give up so they win by default. Because they know they can’t win if everyone can vote; nor can they win based on the “merits” of their positions (of which there are none).” I adore the meme below from John Pavlovitz. The “other side” is so loud and obnoxious that it’s easy for them to take up *way* more room in your head than they ought to. Take heart! TAMOUTYT. Seven of us will travel to Dallas next week for the Texas Democratic Convention. We’re all very excited, and we’ll have lots to report when we return. I hope you can join us for our next Adopt-A-Highway event on Saturday, July 23, 9:00am. We’ll start early, pick up for about an hour, and call it a day, since it’s likely to be hot. Sign up here: https://www.mobilize.us/kendalltxdems/event/471662/ Thanks for everything you do to Turn Texas Blue!

PRIDE WALK Over 350 people showed up to walk in the Boerne Pride March on June 11. Among them were several dozen Democrats from BAD and KCDP!

COMFORT JULY 4 PARADE Many thanks to the folks (especially Norbert and Monika!) that built the cool float and those that walked/rode in the Independence Day parade. It was a lot of fun and great exposure! TAMOUTYT!

CIBOLO NATURE CENTER MOONDANCE CONCERT Saturday, July 16 Grab your lawn chairs, coolers, and picnic, and head on over to the Cibolo Nature Center, 140 City Park Road, for some music and fun under the majestic oaks! Britt Ballinger is the featured musician and food trucks will be onsite. Doors open at 7 pm & music begins at 7:30 pm. Tickets: https://cibolo.org/calendar/moondance-7-16

BAD BOOK CLUB  The next meeting of the BAD Book Club will be on Wednesday, July 20, at 5:30 p.m. at the Democratic Headquarters. The book selection is The Age of the Strongman by Gideon Rachman. R.S.V.P. to Janice Bloodworth at 210-632-6974.

Adopt-A-Highway Saturday, July 23 9:00am. We’ll start early, pick up for about an hour, and call it a day, since it’s likely to be hot. Remember: many hands make light work! Sign up here: https://www.mobilize.us/kendalltxdems/event/471662/

PLAN AHEAD FOR SEPTEMBER MARKET DAYS! We will be participating in the September 10-11 Market Days and will need lots of volunteers to assist with the booth. September is always one of the biggest weekends for the market and tons of people will be there. This is prime time going into the campaign season. We will have candidate collateral, merchandise, t-shirts, and voter registration cards, so it will take a lot of volunteers to man the booth. A sign-up email will be sent out in August.

Just a reminder: there are always interesting and informative posts on our social media pages so be sure to check them out - and Like them! Web: boerne-area-democrats.org Facebook: Boerne Area Democrats  Instagram: @boerneareademocrats Twitter: @BerneDemocrats

GOOD NEWS! Our Democratic Headquarters at 216 E. Blanco is now open on Monday-Friday from 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Stop by to visit with other Dems and pick up campaign materials and other goodies.

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GET INVOLVED IN YOUR COMMUNITY! Let your voices be heard by attending these community meetings. Click on any of the icons for more information.

Boerne City Council meets at 6:00 p.m. on the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month at 6:00 p.m. at 9 Topperwein Road, Boerne.

The Kendall County Commissioner's Court meets on the 2nd and 4th Monday at 9:00 a.m. in the County Courthouse, 201 E. San Antonio Street, 3rd floor. The Planning and Zoning meetings are held on the 1st Monday of each month at 6:00 p.m. at the Boerne Police/Municipal Court, 124 Old San Antonio Road.

The Fair Oaks City Council meets on the 1st Thursday at 9:30 a.m. and the 3rd Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at the FOR City Hall, 7286 Dietz Elkhorn Road, FOR.

The Comfort ISD Board of Trustees meets on the 2nd Monday of each month at 6:00 p.m. at the CISD Central Office, 327 High Street, Comfort.

The Boerne ISD Board of Trustees meets on the 3rd Monday of each month at 5:00 p.m. in the Administrative Offices, 235 Johns Road.

The Cow Creek Groundwater Conservation District meets on the 2nd Monday of the month at 6:00 p.m. at 9 Topperwein Road, Boerne.

BOERNE AREA DEMOCRATS BOARD President: Susan Dollar Vice President: Jerry Terry Secretary: Robin Prescott Treasurer: sharon Noack Membership: Brooke Orr Publicity: Natalie Schun Newsletter: Judy Dewey Social Media: Krista Bermejillo-Vasquez Past President: Stacey Gilfillan Ex Officio member: Laura Bray, KCDP

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