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July 2017
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FYI - Free community film screening of Now is the Time: Healthcare for Everybody
FYI - Free community film screening of Now is the Time: Healthcare for Everybody
July 9, 2017 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Old Nordland Church, 7120 Flagler Rd, Nordland, WA 98358Free screening of the new documentary "Now is the Time: Helthcare for Everybody"
4-6pm
Old Nordland Church
7120 Flagler Rd
Nordland, WA 98358From the film makers’ website:
“While the Affordable Care Act has helped some people, many of us are feeling the pinch of rising costs and narrowing networks. Through interviews, animations and exposé, this new documentary film tells the story of the drama, struggle, and success of the movement towards healthcare equity.”
Watch the trailer here: http://www.nowisthetimemovie.com/
Contact: Kate DeSlairiers - kate@kayaker.net
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Executive Board Meeting
Executive Board Meeting
July 10, 2017 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Jefferson County Library, 620 Cedar Ave, Port Hadlock, WA 98339, USAExecutive Board meetings are now being held on the 2nd Monday of each month from 6pm to 8pm. Our default location is Jefferson County Library, though location may vary based on room availability. Please check specific dates to confirm location before attending.
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FYI - LWV and AAUW Candidates Forum at Tri-Area Community Center
FYI - LWV and AAUW Candidates Forum at Tri-Area Community Center
July 12, 2017 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Tri-Area Community CenterLocal League and AAUW-PT Set Primary Candidate Forum
Candidates for Hospital Commissioner and Chimacum School Board will meet and be questioned by the public at a pre-primary forums Wednesday, July 12, 6:30 pm, at the Tri-Area Community Center, 10 West Valley Road.
Part one will feature Bernie Donanberg, Bruce McComas, and Cheri Van Hoover, the three candidates for the board of Hospital District No. 2. Part two will feature Wilma Hackman, Jack McKay, and Jared Shepherd, the three candidates for Chimacum School Director, Position 5.
For non-partisan races, a primary is held only when there are more than two candidates. The August 1 primary will winnow the field in these races to the top two voter-winners. All candidates for election this year have been invited to attend the forum, be introduced, and meet the public.
Scott Wilson will serve as moderator, taking both questions from the floor and written questions. During each section, each candidates will give an opening statement and, after questions, a closing statement.
For additional information, contact Sheila Murphy, Jefferson County League of Women Voters unit chair, 360-531-1221.
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Single Payer Healthcare Commitee
Single Payer Healthcare Commitee
July 13, 2017 @ 9:00 am - 10:30 am
Quimper Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 2333 San Juan Ave, Port Townsend, WA 98368, USA2nd Thursday - Single Payer Health Care Committee meeting at QUUF
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Occupy the Tables! (Formerly Dems Dine Out)
Occupy the Tables! (Formerly Dems Dine Out)
July 13, 2017 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Each month on the 2nd Thursday, we get together for fun and a no-host meal. We try to alternate between a potluck or inexpensive venue and a moderately priced Jefferson County restaurant. If you have a suggestion for a location, please e-mail info@jeffcodemocrats.com or chat with Beth Stroh-Stern, our Membership Chair, at our next members meeting.
July 2017 - Disco Bay Detour
August 2017 - Cancelled in favor of Fish Feast, being held August 27th.
September 2017 - TBD
October 2017 - TBD
November 2017 - TBD
December 2017 - TBD
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Summer of Canvass - Canvassing event with training and support
Summer of Canvass - Canvassing event with training and support
July 15, 2017 @ 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Port Townsend Library, Port Townsend, WA 98368, USAThis winter, we resisted. Now it's time for Democrats to go on offense! When Democrats only focus on elections in big presidential years, we miss opportunities to win important local races that build our bench and impact our communities. We need to talk -- and listen -- to voters all year, every year, about the things that matter to them. That’s why we’re launching the Summer of Canvass, a massive, volunteer-led, listening-based canvass that will connect volunteers like you with voters in your neighborhoods.
This is your invitation to join the team. We’ll train you to take part in this listening canvass in your neighborhood. You will join others in building a powerful grassroots network that is going to support Democrats up and down the ballot for years to come. Let's make this summer count. Sign up for the Summer of Canvass now!
On July 15th we will be canvassing precincts 706 and 709 in Port Townsend. We will provide you with canvass training, support, scripts, and turf sheets. You supply your smile, listening ears, and goodwill. First time canvassers welcome!
When: Saturday July 15th
1pm - meet for training, practice, and q&a at Port Townsend Library Learning Center
2pm - canvassing on your own or in pairs
4:30-5pm - re-group at a designated location for debriefing and celebration!Where: Meet at the Port Townsend Library Learning Center "Charles Pink House" in front of the library.
How: RSVP to the organizers, or sign up directly here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSedRAM-7sODslvCS07fwVtXZRsD36rPWBkVx0aOaGFJETHluQ/viewform#responsesNotes: Please bring your smart phone fully charged and your walking shoes. If you won't be using a smart phone and would like a printed turf sheet instead, please let the organizers know.
Contacts: Carla Woodward and Claire Roney
carlasuewoodward@gmail.com and clairesmithroney@yahoo.com
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Executive Board Meeting
Executive Board Meeting
July 16, 2017 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Jefferson County Library (Bus Shelter), Port Hadlock-Irondale, WA 98339, USA -
FYI - Free community film screening of Now is the Time: Healthcare for Everybody
FYI - Free community film screening of Now is the Time: Healthcare for Everybody
July 16, 2017 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Quilcene Community Center, 294952 US-101, Quilcene, WA 98376, USAFree screening of the new documentary "Now is the Time: Helthcare for Everybody"
Sunday July 16th, 6-8pm
Quilcene Community Center
294952 US-101, Quilcene, WA 98376From the film makers’ website:
“While the Affordable Care Act has helped some people, many of us are feeling the pinch of rising costs and narrowing networks. Through interviews, animations and exposé, this new documentary film tells the story of the drama, struggle, and success of the movement towards healthcare equity.”
Watch the trailer here: http://www.nowisthetimemovie.com/
Contact: Carla Woodward carlasuewoodward@gmail.com
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Central Committee Meeting
Central Committee Meeting
July 18, 2017 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Tri-Area Community Center, 10 W Valley Rd, Chimacum, WA 98325, USAPlease attend a meeting of the Central Committee of the Jefferson County Democrats on July 18 at 6 PM at the Tri-Area Community Center in Chimacum.
Some of the issues to be discussed at the meeting include:
- Canvassing. We will have a presentation from Carla Woodward and possibly others about the Summer of Canvass that has been organized for this summer. Canvassing has begun on a precinct by precinct level, and Carla brings both experience and enthusiasm to this effort. She will describe the State party efforts and how data is being captured and entered into VoteBuilder and miniVAN.
- Communication between the Executive Board and the Central Committee.
- Bylaws structure. We operate under the State Party bylaws as well as under our own, and the State Party reserves certain decisions to the Central Committee (elections of four officers and control of bylaws) and allows delegation of all other decisions and duties. There is a wide range of interpretation by State LD and County Parties of the delegation provision. Discussions over the last few months about bylaws and their interpretation have highlighted lack of clarity and some conflicts within our own JCD bylaws. Direction from the Central Committee can help guide the ad hoc committee that will be formed to recommend changes to our existing bylaws.
The key section from the State Party bylaws, Article VIII, is excerpted and is attached.
The entire State Party bylaws can be found on their website or by following this link:
http://www.wa-democrats.org/ sites/wadems/files/documents/ Washington%20State% 20Democrats%20-%20Bylaws%20-% 20150418_0.pdfThe Jefferson County Dem bylaws are at this link:
https://jeffcodemocrats.com/ wp-content/uploads/2012/10/ JCD-Bylaws-as-Amended-2016.pdfThere may be other topics that come up between now and the meeting; please suggest other important items that you believe the Central Committee should discuss, either at this meeting or at future meetings.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Marty Gilmore
Chair, Jefferson County Democrats
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FYI - Free community film screening of Now is the Time: Healthcare for Everybody
FYI - Free community film screening of Now is the Time: Healthcare for Everybody
July 23, 2017 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Quimper Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 2333 San Juan Ave, Port Townsend, WA 98368, USAFree screening of the new documentary "Now is the Time: Helthcare for Everybody"
Sunday July 23rd, 6-8pm
Quimper Unitarian Universalist Fellowship
2333 San Juan Avenue Port Townsend, WA 98368From the film makers’ website:
“While the Affordable Care Act has helped some people, many of us are feeling the pinch of rising costs and narrowing networks. Through interviews, animations and exposé, this new documentary film tells the story of the drama, struggle, and success of the movement towards healthcare equity.”
Watch the trailer here: http://www.nowisthetimemovie.com/
Contact: Jenifer Taylor jentaylor@olympus.net
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Membership Meeting - Tri-Area Community Center
Membership Meeting - Tri-Area Community Center
July 25, 2017 @ 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Tri-Area Community Center, 10 W Valley Rd, Chimacum, WA 98325, USA
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FYI - Free community film screening of Now is the Time: Healthcare for Everybody
July Membership Meeting, Tuesday 7/25
6pm to 8:30pm
Tri-Area Community Center,
10 W Valley Rd, Chimacum, WA 98325To receive our agenda in advance, sign up for our e-mail newsletter by clicking the link at the top of this column and filling in your e-mail address.
If you know someone who does not have internet access and needs to receive meeting minutes by U.S. Mail, please contact us at (360) 379-5655 or you can e-mail us their contact information at info@jeffcodemocrats.com and we’ll reach out to them.
JCD at Jefferson County Fair, Aug 11-13
Jefferson County FairgroundsEBoard Meeting — 2nd Mondays — August 14, 6pm
Monday, August 14th 6pm to 8pm in the Humphries Room at Jefferson County Library, 620 Cedar Avenue, Port Hadlock WA 98339.Fish Feast – August 27, 2017
Jefferson County Fairgrounds
Doors open at 4:00
Dinner at 5:30Special Guest Speaker: Washington AG Bob Ferguson
Tickets will be on sale soon. Look for your envelope in the mail!
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