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June 8th meeting of Villages Democrats
in different location
The change came about due to some unexpected circumstances and we are very fortunate to have obtained a similar space.
June 8th meeting of Villages Democrats
in different location
That location is the La Hacienda Rec. Center at 1200 Avenida Central. We will be in the Theater Room.
Our speakers for this event are State Rep. Anna Eskamani and Andrew Gillum.
A large crowd is expected and although the
location is different we expect the same requirements will apply.
When the capacity of the room is reached it will be declared full and no one else will be allowed to enter.
Villages I.D.s will be required.
Persons entering must be current with club dues. (Please check your status before the meeting to avoid disappointment.)
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100th Anniversary of the 19th
Amendment
Ratified in August of 1920
Wednesday,
May 15th dawned as a beautiful day for a celebration. A perfect day for the celebration of the 19th Amendment, granting women the right to vote, presented by the Lake-Sumter
Regents Council, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR). Dressed in period costumes, members carried
signs and handed out small American Flags, simulating the passion of women
pivotal in the suffrage movement.
The 19th
Amendment was a 72 plus year accomplishment that included several generations
of men and women working to change some of society’s most basic
institutions. But it also wasn’t the end
of the work for full equity for all people in this country. Celebrating the 100th Anniversary
of the 19th Amendment is a chance for us to stop and reflect on the
work of the past.
Women’s
exclusion from voting and holding office in most of this country was clearly a
questioning and derogation of their very humanity.
Suffragettes
were brave women who defied their families, society and the law. Their stories are filled with drama,
intrigue, brave and personal sacrifice.
The
suffragists who won the right to vote in 1920 understood that their work would
never be completed in their lifetimes.
After a welcome and greetings, Sallie Kautz
introduced
Suffragist Susan B. Anthony, portrayed by Dee Collier.
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| Dee Collier (center) as Susan B. Anthony |
Collier is
a former elementary school teacher who now teaches adults. She now portrays 16 women who changed
history.
Her love
of history, traveling and drama combine with a desire to enable others to
appreciate people who have helped form our rich national heritage.
(Information taken from the official program.)
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The Villages Democrats 4th Tuesday Breakfast
moves to the World of Beer in Spanish Springs on May 28th.
The closing of Hacienda Hills Country Club caused some scrambling, but President Chris Stanley was able to work out an arrangement with the World of Beer Spanish Springs location. The time is still 9:00 am and the cost of the buffet breakfast is still $10.00 including tip. The space is similar to the previous location and there is a large parking lot adjacent to the building.
Mark your calendar, note the location, and join your fellow Democrats for breakfast the fourth Tuesday of each month.
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September convention, whose theme is, "The Changing Face of Democracy, Brave, Bold and Beautiful." The guest speaker is Jill Wine-Banks of MSNBC, who was one of the Watergate prosecutors and later was the first woman to serve as U.S. Counsel General of the Army.
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Democratic Women's Club of the Villages
hosts their Eleanor Roosevelt Tea and Luncheon
Women dressed in turn-of-the century clothing set the look for yet another special event at the Sumter County Democratic Headquarters in Wildwood at their Eleanor Roosevelt tea and luncheon, Saturday, May 18th.
The guest speaker for the event was Patricia Farley, President of the Democratic Women's Clubs of Florida, who spoke on the history of the women's movement, Right to Vote and Ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment.
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| Patricia Farley (left) with DWC President Pat Beerhalter (right) |
Shelly Newman, a member of the Club, described the Club's origins as tied to Eleanor Roosevelt and the National Federation of Democratic women. The Villages club is under the auspices of the Democratic Women's Club of Florida, which has been in existence for 63 years. Newman said the mission of the Club is to educate Democratic women and men, get them into office and keep them there, plus getting out the small d and capital D democratic message for democracy. The Club is an official arm of the Democratic women's state caucus.
Newman is the vice-chair of the State Democratic Women's Club
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| Shelly Newman |
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Gov. DeSantis has signed SB 7030 into law, allowing teachers to carry guns on campus. Allowing persons other than trained law enforcement to carry firearms in our public schools
will make our children less safe, not safer.
The bill passed the Florida Legislature on a mostly party line vote. However there were six members of the majority who listened to their constituents, put partisan politics aside and voted against the grain of the party on this bad piece of legislation.
It is important that we recognize these legislators for doing the right thing, especially when it puts them at odds with party leadership. It is requested you please call the legislators shown below and thank them for voting against arming Florida's teachers.
Sen. Anitere Flores - 305-222-4117
Rep. Vance Aloupis - 305-270-6530
Rep. Mike Beltran - 813-653-7097
Rep. Mike Caruso - 561-750-2396
Rep. Chip LaMarca - 954-784-4531
Rep. David Smith - 407-971-3570
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DEC Holds Volunteer Orientation
A mini volunteer job fair conducted by the Democrat Executive Committee at the May meeting of the Villages Democrats generated a good showing of Democrats willing to donate some time and effort.
On May 15th DEC Chair Cathie Hardy conducted a presentation at the party headquarters in Wildwood, describing in detail the jobs to be done and answering questions.
Hardy is working to establish a large body of workers who will all give a little time, which will contribute to getting the big jobs done.
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The Villages Democrats website, shown above, is your source for details on the many activities of the club. The club has many social clubs in which members participate and many affiliated groups have activities to which members are invited. Go to the site and click on Calendar for a complete listing.
The site also has information about membership, volunteer opportunities and more.
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