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SRDC Mission Statement: to educate members & encourage participation in the democratic process and in the Democratic Party.
Location: Santa Rosa Veterans’ Memorial Building,1351 Maple Ave, Santa Rosa (across from the So. Co. Fairgrounds)
Our Speaker this month:
Congressman
Mike Thompson
Congressman Mike Thompson is proud to represent California’s 5th Congressional District, which includes all or part of Contra Costa, Lake, Napa, Solano and Sonoma Counties. Mike Thompson is a senior member of the House Committee on Ways and Means where he chairs the Subcommittee on Select Revenue Measures and sits on the Health subcommittee. Rep. Thompson has been Chairman of the House Gun Violence Prevention Task Force since 2012. H.R. 8, Congressman Thompson’s Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2019 is legislation that expands background checks to cover all sales and represents the major House vote on gun violence prevention legislation in 25 years. This passed the House earlier this year. He is also Co-Chair of the bipartisan, bicameral Congressional Wine Caucus and a member of the fiscally-conservative Blue Dog Coalition. Question & Answer session will follow the Congressman’s talk.
Vol. 54, No. 7
August 28th Dinner MeetingAugust 28th Dinner Meeting
August 2019
P.O. Box 32, Santa Rosa, CA 95402 * Phone: (707) 583-2350 Email: [email protected] * Website: democlub.org * Facebook: SRDemClub
Twitter: @SantaRosaDemClub
Inside This issue:
Business Meeting Info 2
Club Contact Info 2
SRDC Club News 3/4 Upcoming Events 5/6
11th Annual BBQ 7
Executive Board Reports 8
Members’ Ads/
T-shirts / July meeting 9
So. Co. Dem Clubs 10
Menu
Appetizers: Veggies & Dip
Main Course: BBQ Chicken
Vegetarian Option Baked Beans, Potato Salad
Green Salad
Dessert: Ice Cream Sundaes
Program Schedule:
5:45 pm — Mix & Mingle, no-host bar 6:30 pm — Club Business Meeting 7:00 pm — Dinner* 7:30 pm — Program
*Dinner rates (Payable at the door, cash or check ):
PLEASE HAVE YOUR CHECKS MADE OUT IN ADVANCE (payable to ―SRDC‖) to help speed up the check-in line.
We continue to take Membership Dues for 2019!
Membership dues: $20 Individuals; $30 Families Dinner for Members: $15.00 (includes Members of all Sonoma County Democratic Clubs) Dinner for Non-members: $20.00
PLEASE NOTE DEADLINE FOR RSVP!: NO LATER THAN TUES., 8/27/19, 10:00 AM
Online: http://democlub.org/rsvp or Phone: 707-583-2350
Monthly Newsletter (otherwise known as The Donkey Tale The Donkey Tale ) of the) of the
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SRDC Mission Statement: to educate members & encourage participation in the democratic process and in the Democratic Party.
The August Business Meeting agenda will include the following:
Welcome & Announcements - Sandy Reynolds
Election of Alternate Board Member
Voter Engagement—Itzel Martinez The funds to cover our monthly expenses have decreased. We are looking at creative ways to support out club, and are hoping that one person per month would be willing to sponsor the cost of the monthly $50 liquor license. You will have an opportunity to volunteer to make that contribution at our meeting. Thank you for your kind consideration.
Next Meeting Santa Rosa Democratic Club
September 25th, 2019
Senator Mike McGuireSenator Mike McGuireSenator Mike McGuire Representing CA State Senate District 2Representing CA State Senate District 2Representing CA State Senate District 2
The Santa Rosa Democratic Club Executive Board meets the1st Thursday of every month, 6-8 pm, Location: Sonoma County Conservation Action office: 540 Pacific Ave, Santa Rosa
Members are always welcome at Executive Board meetings and are encouraged to attend!
General Membership dinner meetings are held on the 4th Wednesday of January, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, and October; and on the 2nd Wednesday of December. There are no general
membership meetings in February and November, however, the Executive Board meets every month.
Contact us: Mailing Address: P.O. Box 32, Santa Rosa, CA 95402 Phone: 707-583-2350 Email: [email protected] Website: http://democlub.org RSVP for dinner: http://democlub.org/rsvp Facebook: facebook.com/SRDemClub/
Twitter: @SantaRosaDemClub For questions about the newsletter or to submit items, send emails to: [email protected].
You may leave messages for any member of the leadership team at the club’s email address or phone number listed above. They will be forwarded to the appropriate person.
A u g u s t 2 0 1 9 :
Business Meeting...Business Meeting...
SRDC Leadership and Club InformationSRDC Leadership and Club Information
2019-2020 Officers: Sandy Reynolds, President Alix Shor, 1st Vice President, Programs David Cahill, 2nd Vice President, Membership Janet Reynolds, Communications Vice President Deb Olcott, Treasurer Jim Neary, Secretary
Members-At-Large Terry Bell Eileen Bill Jann Edwards Nanci Hoban
At-Large Alternates; Diane Brooks
Vacant
Our Intrepid Volunteers: Jean Erbland, Sam Krahn, & Mary Stuart, Bar Servers Gregg Jann, Bar Change Sabra Briere, Website Maintenance Clio Tarazi, Social Media Coordinator
Kitchen: Nicky & Jean Rutkowski, Chefs
Join the Santa Rosa
Democratic Club Today! Reminder: 2019 Dues are now Due!
Individuals — $20 year
Families — $30 year
Renewal
New Member(s)
You must be a registered Democrat to join.
Mail this form with your check to:
SRDC, P.O. Box 32, Santa Rosa, CA 95402
Name(s): ___________________________________
Address: ____________________________________
City:______________________, CA Zip:_________
Phone: ________________ Cell: ________________
Email: _______________________________________
Yes! I would like to be added to your newsletter email list. [You will receive 2 to 3 emails per month and we
do not EVER share your contact information with anyone!]
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focusing on 3 specific areas: 1) March in 2020 in all local parades in Sonoma County; 2) The Sonoma County History & Genealogy Library is mapping the county to identify significant locations throughout the county that were important during the suffrage movement. You can volunteer by contacting Kathe-rine at [email protected]; and 3) Social Justice & Advocacy Programs ensuring voting rights. You can find more information at their website of www.socowomen2020.org.
Our program for the month was a Readers Thea-tre production of “A Voice of Her Own - Women’s Suffrage.” The presentation was written, directed and narrated by club member, Bill Trzeciak.
The members are from left to right: Chris Rogers, Millie Olson, Janet Reynolds, Bill Montgomery, Bill Trzeciak, Shirley Bennett, and Nanci Hoban. The readers presented actual words and readings from the Suffragists including portions of the trial of Susan B. Anthony for voting in a federal election. California passed women’s right to vote in 1911, but had to wait for the 19th Amend-ment’s pass-ing in 1919 and ratifica-tion in 1920 to vote in Federal elec-tions. A visual presentation added to the overall en-joyment and education of the event.
J uly Meeting
Our intrepid President, Sandy Reynolds, was on a much deserved
vacation in July. In her absence, Alix Shor, 1st Vice President for Programs, reported to the membership that we have an opening on our Executive Board, for a Member-at-Large Alter-nate due to Lori Kunkle moving to Arizona. If any-one is interested, please contact Alix or Sandy by email. We anticipate voting on a new board member at the August meeting. We thank Alix for doing a great job in Sandy’s absence.
Nanci Hoban reviewed SRDC’s involve-ment in ensuring post cards are sent far and wide assisting in many elections around the US. We are currently working on post cards to voters in CA Assembly District 1 having a primary election to fill
this vacant seat on August 27th. Nanci will be host-ing a post card writing event at her home in the near future. Due to the continued cost for post cards and stamps, the club is asking members and supporters for donations. Thank you to all who donated.
Val Hinshaw reported about the upcoming Sonoma County Democratic Party booth at the Sonoma County Fair which begins August 1st and ends Au-gust 11th. There are still a few open slots for volunteers. We will be doing a daily straw poll of our Democratic Presidential Can-didates. Results are listed on the next page.
Leslie Graves & Katherine Rinehart of the Sonoma County 2020 Women’s Suf-frage Project informed club members and supporters of this project’s work and up-
coming events to cele-brate the 100th anni-versary of passage and ratification of the 19th Amendment. The project is
SRDC Club NewsSRDC Club News
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SRDC Club News SRDC Club News (continued)(continued)
This and ThatThis and That
Several SRDC members staffed the Sonoma County Democratic Party’s booth at the recent County Fair. Our thanks to Jann Edwards, Ken Fox, Barbara Fry, Linda Graves, Brenda Harris, Bill & Nanci Hoban, Ginger Kelly, Gregg Jann, Judy Leddy, Genie McKenzie, Susan & Tony Negri, Susan Saludes, Steve Saulsbury, Julie Schaefer, and
Steve Shuck. SRDC managed the booth on both Fridays at the County Fair. Sonoma County Democratic Party’s annual BBQ will be on Sunday, Sept 15th (see page 7). This year, all chartered clubs will be honored. We are asking club members who will attend to wear our club’s T-shirts. Special sale at the 8/28 meeting $15 each
(all sizes) or two for $25! Limited sizes are still available in both men’s and women’s styles (women’s run small). Stop by the table and pick yours up (see page 9). SRDC is pleased to report that our club can now
take credit and debit cards for payment. We do prefer cash or check, and understand that for some folks using a card is faster and easier. You can pur-chase your T-shirt(s) or buttons with ease should you not have enough cash or didn’t bring your check-book!
Adopt a ―Honey Bucket‖ for the Homeless
As has been previously reported, Board Member Eileen Bill continues to assist with the parking lot where homeless people are al-lowed to park a car overnight. The parking lot remains as a safe parking spot (which has been on-going for over 3 years) for those former HUTS users who had a vehicle as well as up to 15 people who also have cars. These people continue to utilize the port-a-potty so funds are still needed for that purpose. In addition, there is a shower bus that serves those un-housed in the area, and the landown-er also pays for the water for that usage and has done so for the past 3 years.
A deep thank you to those who can continue to sup-port this project and very important service! If you would like to contribute, you can send checks to the following: Peace & Justice Ctr of So. Co. (for tax deductible contributions). Please write “HOMELESS ACTION! - SANITATION” on the memo line. Mail to: 467 Sebastopol Rd, Santa Rosa 95401
You can also donate to the following:
E.A.C.H. (non-tax-deductible), 1 Kingston Way Cotati, CA 94931
You can make a monthly donation by contacting Homeless Action! At (707) 742-3733 or Email them at [email protected]. For more information, contact Eileen Bill at [email protected]
The Sonoma County Democratic Party held a daily straw poll of the announced Democratic Presidential Candidates at the booth of the Coun-ty Fair. Thanks to all club members and support-ers who worked a shift at the booth. The results of the Presidential Poll are:
Elizabeth Warren 588 Kamala Harris 536 Joe Biden 506 Bernie Sanders 321 Pete Buttigieg 301 Tulsi Gabbard 87 Cory Booker 83 Andrew Yang 66 Amy Klobuchar 49 Beto O’Rourke 40 Marianne Williamson 33 Julian Castro 30 Jay Inslee 18 John Hickenlooper 15 (has since dropped out) Michael Bennet 12 Steve Bullock 14 Tom Steyer 10 John Delaney 7 Kirsten Gillibrand 7 Wayne Messam 7 Tim Ryan 7 Seth Moulton 4 Bill de Blasio 3
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Tuesday, August 20th, and every Tuesday following, 12 to 2 pm, Postcard Writing Parties. Postcards and stamps will be available for $10 per packet of 20 addresses. Pizza served for lunch at no charge, provided by IndivisibleSoCo, but donations, going directly to IndivisibleSoCo accepted and appre-ciated. Location: Round Table Pizza, Montgomery Village, Santa Rosa Information: No RSVP needed; bring pens. All other items will be provided. Again, this will happen every Tuesday, same location, same time.
Tuesday, August 20th, 2 – 3:30 pm, Congressman Mike Thompson, Seniors Town Hall Location: Finley Park Community Center, 2060 W. College Ave., Santa Rosa RSVP: Free event. RSVP requested to: https://mikethompsonforms.house.gov/forms.
Wednesday, August 21st, 10:00 am to Noon - Sonoma County CARA Monthly meeting of the Sonoma County CAT (CARA Action Team). Meets the 3rd Wednesday of each month. Works on strategies and actions on issues impacting the lives of Seniors. Location: Glaser Center, 547 Mendocino Ave, (Room 545 this month), Santa Rosa Contact: CA Alliance for Retired Americans (CARA) at (510) 663-4086
Wednesday, August 21st, 1 pm, Sonoma County NOW Monthly Meeting
The local chapter of the National Organization for Women (NOW) holds their monthly meetings on the 3rd Wednesday of each month. Meetings are for informational programs, action planning and chapter business. Public Welcome! Location: Round Table Pizza, Marlow Safeway Shopping Ctr, at Marlow & Guerneville Rds. Contact: http://www.nowsonoma.org/contact
Wednesday, August 21st, 6:30 pm, Democratic Club of Southern Sonoma County Meeting Program: Terry Winter of H-Peace: Health Professionals for Equality and Community Empowerment Location: Mentor Me Cavanagh Recreation Center, 426 8th Street, Petaluma, Potluck Social, please bring something to share. RSVP: by email to [email protected].
Thursday, August 22nd, 6 to 8 pm Windsor Democratic Club Program: Guest speaker, Windsor Mayor, Dominic Foppoli Location: Windsor Round Table Pizza, 8499 Old Redwood Hwy, Windsor RSVP/Contact: John Broughton at [email protected]
Thursday, August 22nd, 7 pm, Oakmont Democratic Club Program: Public Banks - Chris Petlock will lead a discussion about public banking, and what it means to cities and how the city money is invested, and used for local purposes. Location: Oakmoont EAST Rec Center, 7902 Oakmont Drive, Santa Rosa RSVP/Contact: [email protected].
Monday, September 2nd, 8 am breakfast, program starts at 9 am, North Bay Council’s Labor Day Breakfast—FREE Event! Location: Carpenter’s Labor Center, 1706 Corby Avenue, Santa Rosa Information: Free Event. More information at: https://unionhall.aflcio.org/nblc/events/labor-day-pancake-breakfast
Upcoming EventsUpcoming Events
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Monday, September 9th, 6 pm, Wine Country Young Dems Monthly Meeting Program: General Membership Meeting Location: Mary’s Pizza Shack, 615 4th Street, Santa Rosa Contact: [email protected]
Wednesday, September 11th, 5:30 pm, Rohnert Park Democratic Club monthly meeting Program: Teri Shore, Regional Director for the North Bay of Greenbelt Alliance Location: Sally Tomatoes, 1100 Valley House Drive, Rohnert Park Information: [email protected] or 707-332-1162
Wednesday, September 19th, 10 am to 12 noon, CARA Educational Program Schools & Communities First Program: Special presentation about the California Schools and Local Communities Funding Act. This will restore over $11 billion per year to California’s senior services, parks, libraries, schools, community colleges, health clinics, and other vital local services by closing corporate loopholes that were part of Prop 13, while maintaining protections for all residential properties. This proposal will be on the November ballot. Location: UUSCR/Glaser Center (Room 545), 547 Mendocino Ave., Santa Rosa Parking available behind UUSCR at 7th Street Garage, Free Refreshments Provided - RSVP important. RSVP: Sandy at 707-888-0748 or [email protected].
Thursday, September 20th, 6 pm to 8 pm, Sonoma County Latino Democratic Club meeting Program: General Membership Meeting Location: California Teachers Association, 2490 Guerneville Road, Santa Rosa 95403
Rise up for Climate! Join us on September 8th to listen to great local bands, drink and eat delicious Sonoma County bites, learn ways to take climate action, relax and enjoy our heal-ing center, and much more! Get your tickets today: https://dailyacts.org/climate-concert-benefit-for-daily-acts/
Sunday, September 15th, 12 to 3 pm, 13th Annual Sonoma County Democratic Party BBQ Location: Redwood Grove at Sally Tomatoes, 1100 Valley House Drive, Rohnert Park (SOMO Village) Program: Time for socializing while we celebrate the char-tered Democratic Clubs of Sonoma County Tickets: $20 per person; $40 for 2 adults and 2 children. Tickets and Info: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/13thbbq
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TREASURER’S REPORT:
From Treasurer Deb Olcott
July 2019 Report:
Balances as of 6/30/19:
Checking $6,311.45 Savings (Scholarship Fund) $1,345.86 Total SRDC Monies $7,657.31
Income (Checking Acct):
Dinners $1,165.00 Bar 197.00 Donations (Post Cards/Postage) 50.00 Membership Dues 240.00 SCDP Reimbursement* 684.25 Deposit to Checking $2,336.25 Scholarship 50/50 Raffle $ 95.00 Total July Income $2,431.25
Expenses:
Dinner Expense $ 857.27 Bar Expense 182.80 Rent (Vets & SCCA office) 455.00 Office Expense 345.66 Total Expenses $1,840.73 Net Profit/Loss (includes savings) $ 590.52 Balances as of 7/31/19:
Checking $6,806.97 Savings (Scholarship Fund) $1,440.86 Total SRDC Monies $8,247.83 Notes: 84 dinners served (includes 5 comped) A donation of $5 was included in dinner income. There were 11 paid memberships. *We received a reimbursement check from Sonoma County Democratic Party in the amount of $684.25 for half of the food prep cost ($125), and for the purchase of food for Debate Watch Event ($559.25).
EXECUTIVE BOARD REPORT:
As noted, the July dinner meeting had a Readers Theatre presentation which was a departure from our normal guest speaker. Attendees enjoyed the presentation and learned more about the suffrage movement, California’s involvement, how Sonoma County voted in the election for California’s giving women the right to vote, and how the 19th Amendment was finally ratified.
Board members volunteered at the Annual Gala for the Sonoma County Conservation Action organization. Congressman Jared Huffman was the featured speaker, and the Gala was very successful.
David Cahill, VP of Membership, states we currently have 334 people on SRDC’s volunteer list, and 175 paid club members. We anticipated being very involved in the 2020 election.
Because 2020 will be the 100th Anniversary of the 19th Amendment giving women the right to vote, SRDC has commissioned a special button for our
club members and supporters to wear. The button (shown here) will be available at our club meetings for a donation of $2.00 (cash or check). We look forward to celebrating this throughout this year and next, and trust that
many will wear this button proudly in honor of our suffragists. This is part of fundraising for the club. Other ways to ensure our treasury stays healthy are being reviewed.
We look forward to working with our new catering team, daughter and mom duo of Nicky and Jean Rutkowski. BBQ Chicken is on the menu for our August meeting.
Nanci Hoban reports that she will continue to sponsor post card writing events, and will be working on post cards to Virginia in order to flip control of both their Senate and Lower House.
Executive Board & Treasurer’s ReportsExecutive Board & Treasurer’s Reports
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Advertise in the Advertise in the Donkey Tale!Donkey Tale!
Members of SRDC may advertise in the Donkey Tale. All ads must be camera-ready art, business
card size (3.5”x 2”).
Rates: 1 month: $20 3 months: $45 5 months: $70 10 months: $120
If you are interested, please contact
Janet D. Reynolds, editor, at: [email protected]
Please note: the Santa Rosa Democratic Club does not in any way vouch for the services offered.
Consumer awareness is the personal responsibility of each person.
Payment in advance is required and must be
received no later than the 10th day of the first month ad is to start running.
Purchase your Rally Signs and
T-shirts at our club meetings!
Rally Signs: $3 each
T-shirts: $15 each
(Women's’ & Men's
styles available)
Mark your calendars for the September Debate(s).
The third Democratic Presidential Candidate Debate(s) will be held on
Thursday and Friday, September 12th and 13th (if needed) from Houston.
The debate(s) will be aired live on ABC and Uni-vision. Start time is to be announced. Nine candi-dates have already made the cut: Joe Biden, Pete Buttigieg, Cory Booker, Kamala Harris, Amy Klobuchar, Beto O’Rourke, Bernie Sanders, Eliz-abeth Warren, and Andrew Yang. Possible candi-dates that may qualify by the August 28th deadline are Julian Castro, Tulsi Gabbard, Kirsten Gillibrand, and Tom Steyer. A second night will be scheduled on September 13th if more candidates meet the thresholds.
Two for $25 at the August meeting! SPECIAL! Wear to
September 8th BBQ!
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SRDC Mission Statement: to educate members & encourage participation in the democratic process and in the Democratic Party.
Sonoma County Democratic Party
Meets 2nd Tuesdays, 6:30 PM CTA office, 2490 Guerneville Rd, Santa Rosa
Pat Sabo, Chair, 707-575-3029 [email protected]
Cloverdale Democratic Club Meetings currently on hold. Email: [email protected]
Democratic Club of Southern Sonoma County
Meets 3rd Wednesdays, 6:30 PM Mentor Me Cavanagh Recreation Ctr 426 – 8th St, Petaluma
Micki Carroll, Chair 707-790-7222 [email protected]
Healdsburg Democratic Club Meeting plans in process.
Email: [email protected]
Oakmont Democratic Club Meets: 4th Thursdays, 7 pm Oakmont East Recreation Ctr., Oakmont
Contact Tom Amato: [email protected].
Rohnert Park Democratic Club
Meets: 2nd Wednesdays, 5:30 pm SOMO Village, 1100 Valley House Dr., Rohnert Park
Contact Gerald Guidice, President 707-332-1162 [email protected]
Santa Rosa Democratic Club
Website: democlub.org
Meets 4th Wednesdays Doors open at 5:45 PM Santa Rosa Vets Memorial Bldg. 1351 Maple Ave, Santa Rosa
Sandy Reynolds, President, 707-583-2350 [email protected]
Sonoma County Latino Democratic Club
Meets 3rd Thursdays 6 pm to 8 pm CTA, 2490 Guerneville Rd., Santa Rosa 95403
Caroline Banuelos, President, [email protected]
Sonoma Valley Democratic Club
Meets 4th Mondays, 6:00 PM Sonoma Springs Community Hall, 18627 Sonoma Highway, Sonoma
Beth Hadley, President, 707-939-8322 [email protected]
Windsor/North Sonoma County Democratic Club
Website: windsordemocrats.org facebook
Meets 4th Thursdays, 7:00 PM Windsor Round Table Pizza, 8499 Old Redwood Hwy, Windsor
John Broughton, President, [email protected]
Wine Country Young Democrats
Website: winecountryyoungdems.com facebook
Meets 2nd Mondays, 6:00 PM Contact club for information.
Alan Ramey, President Email: winecountryyoungdemocrats @gmail.com
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