DIRECTORY

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NEXT MEETING MARCH 17, 7 PM

The Broward Democratic Party is proud to announce that Congressman James E. Clyburn will serve as the keynote speaker for the Broward Democratic Unity Dinner on March 21st 2015. President Barack Obama has said he is "One of a handful of people, who, when they speak, the entire Congress listens." Cyburn's path to activism begin at 12, when he was elected President of his NAACP youth chapter. Clyburn then went to organize civil rights marches, sit-ins and is the former Chairman of the Congressional Black Caucus. When Democrats regained the House majority in 2006, Congressman Clyburn was elevated by his colleagues to House Majority Whip and currently serves as the Assistant Democratic Leader. Broward Democratic Party Chairman Mitch Ceasar stated "Congressman Clyburn has consistently fought for human rights, be they student loans, infrastructure or those without a voice." For more information about the dinner please contact Executive Director Tamara Ayon 954-423-2200.

Congressman James Clyburn keynote speaker

Broward Democratic Unity Dinner

Our  speaker  this  month  is  Mary  Jane  Range  from  the  League  of  Women  Voters,  she  will  be  speaking  on  the  Florida  Rights  Restora?on

THE BROWARD DEMOCRATMARCH 2015 NEWSLETTER OF THE BROWARD DEMOCRATIC PARTY BROWARDDEMOCRATS.ORG

From the Chairman’s Desk

Our Chairman Mitch Ceasar has been chosen as a member of the Sun Sentinel  Top 100 influential leaders in South Florida. You will be able to locate his weekly comments in the opinion section of the Sun Sentinel every Sunday.

(2/23/2015) A new study has been released indicating that the economy is improving, but not necessarily for Florida women. Women are earning just 83.2 percent of what men earn. This is worse than the previous year. We are going backward. The discrepancy is blamed on an uptick in male construction jobs. Sadly, men and women in Florida earn less than the national average. Corporate and small employers should remember that greater productivity occurs when employees are "equally" motivated. Equal pay for equal work for female employees is not radical, its just fair.

(2/26/2015) Chairman Mitch Ceasar on the Ed Show: http://browarddemocrats.org/broward-dems-chair-mitch-ceasar-ed-show-discussing-immigration/

(3/3/2015)  http://browarddemocrats.org/broward-dems-chair-mitch-ceasar-ed-show-discussing-hillary-clinton/

(2/10/2015) A new study has indicated a growing divide between poor and wealthy university students. The growth of these graduates among the poor was 3 percent over decades versus 33 percent among the wealthy. This is partly due to dollars necessary for school preparations and graduation. Paired with stagnant wage growth for the middle class, America has a problem. President Obama has proposed a Community College path (which I followed) and infrastructure spending to help all while providing better quality jobs. Please Congressional Republicans, do not reject good ideas simply because you do not like the author.

March is a very critical meeting. Our topic will be voting rights as they pertain to the restoration of Felon Rights. This issue will be a 2016 Florida Constitutional Amendment. This is not a partisan issue, but rather one of fairness. Florida is one of just a few states that require a multi -year waiting period, after a debt to society has been “paid.” I hope you will join with me in endorsing this issue.

(3/9/2015) The Broward County Commission is reviewing options to deal with a significantly depressed area in central county. It has remained as part of unincorporated Broward because no city was interested in its acquisition. Made up of mostly African-American residents, less than $5 million is allotted for economic development. That is a good first step, but the area needs vision. It will take time and a continued commitment. Tax credits for new business, and expansion of programs that allow homeowners pride in ownership are always meaningful. Good intentions are evident , but a long term commitment is necessary.

BULLETIN BOARD

Senator Bill Nelson introduced a bill (Identity Theft and Tax Fraud Prevention Act of 2015) to increase penalties for ID thieves who commit tax fraud.

Congratulations to all Democrats who won election,March 10, 2015 Municipal electionsCoconut Creek: District A - BECKY TOOLEY (UNOPPOSED)

District D - LOUIS SARBONE (UNOPPOSED) District E - JOSHUA DAVID RYDELL;

Davie: District 1 BRYAN CALETKA;

Deerfield Beach: District 2 GLORIA BATTLE

Fort Lauderdale: District 2 DEAN TRANTALIS;

Miramar: Seat 1 - MAXWELL CHAMBERS, Mayor WAYNE M MESSAM,

Plantation: Mayor DIANE VELTRI BENDEKOVIC

Group 2 PETER TINGOM

R.I.P. Gert Weinberg

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BROWARD DEMOCRATIC PARTY MEMBERS’ MARCH

BIRTHDAYS

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thinkprogress.org

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americasdemocrats.org

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feedingamerica.org

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truthout.orgourfuture.org

democrats.org

thedemocraticstrategist.org

defenders.org

front.moveon.org

browarddemocrats.org

emilyslist.org

USEFUL L INKS

whitehouse.gov

democracyforamerica.com

clintonfoundation.org

edf.org

Broward Democratic Clubs’ Meeting SchedulesFirst Monday

Palm Aire/Cypress Bend Democratic Club 7:00 PMHerb Skolnick Center800 SW 36th AvePompano Beach, FL 33069

Central Broward Democratic Club 7:30 PMFort Lauderdale Multipurpose Center4340 NW 36th St.Lauderdale Lakes, FL 33313

Sunrise Democratic Club 7:30 PMNob Hill Soccer Club Park10200 Sunset StripSunrise, FL 33322

First Tuesday Wynmoor Democratic ClubGrand Ballroom at 2:00 PMWynmoor Clubhouse1001 Wynmoor CircleCoconut Creek, FL 33066

First Wednesday

No Meeting Scheduled

First Thursday Century Village of Pembroke Pines Democratic Club 1:30PMCentury Pines Jewish Center1200 SW 136 AvePembroke Pines, FL 33027

Coral Spring/Parkland Democratic Club 7:30 PMCypress Hall atCypress Park1300 Coral Springs DrCoral Springs, FL 33071

Second Monday Deerfield Beach Democratic Club NoonActivity Center Century VillageDeerfield Beach2501 West DrDeerfield Beach, FL 33442

Broward Young Democrats 6:30 PM535 N Andrews AveFort Lauderdale, FL 33301

Weston Democratic ClubBonaventure Town Ctr Club 7:30 PM16690 Saddle Club RdWeston, FL 33326

Second Tuesday Coconut Creek Democratic Club 7:30 PMCoconut Creek Community Center1100 Lyons RoadCoconut Creek, FL 33063

Plantation Democratic Club 7:30 PMDeicke Auditorium in the Media Room5701 Cypress RdPlantation, FL 33317

Second Wednesday Greater Miramar Democratic Club 7:00 PMAnsin Sports ComplexMultipurpose Room10801 Miramar BlvdMiramar, FL 33025

Dolphin Democratic Caucus 7:30 PMThe Pride Center at Equality Park2040 N Dixie HwyWilton Manors, FL 33305

Second Thursday Greater Fort Lauderdale Democratic Club 6:30 PMFort Lauderdale City Hall8th Floor100 N Andrews AveFort Lauderdale, FL 33301

Third Monday Oakland Park Democratic Club 7 PMUnitarian Universalist Church3970 NW 21 AveOakland Park, Fl 33309

Third Tuesday Broward County Democratic Executive CommitteeMonthly Meeting 7:00 PM

5701 Cypress RdPlantation, FL 33317

Third Wednesday Kings Point Democratic Club 1 PMKings Point Clubhouse7620 N Nob Hill RdTamarac, FL 33321

Democratic Womens Club of Northeast Broward County 7:00 PMEmma Lou Olson Civic CenterPompano Beach, FL 33060

Broward Democratic Hispanic Caucus 7:30 PMPizza Loft3514 S University DrDavie, FL 33328

Third Thursday Frankie Thomas Democratic Club 7 PMFort Lauderdale City Hall 8th Floor100 N Andrews AveFort Lauderdale, FL 33301

Haitian American Democratic Club 7 PM5701 Cypress RdPlantation, FL 33317

Greater Deerfield Beach Democratic Club 7:30 PMWomens’ Club of Deerfield Beach910 E Hillsboro BlvdDeerfield Beach, FL 33441

Fourth Monday Margate Regular Democratic Club 7:30 PMMargate Community Center6199 NW 10 StreetMargate, FL 33063

Fourth Tuesday Hollywood Democratic ClubHollywood Beach Culture and Community Center 7:00 PM1301 S Ocean DrHollywood, FL 33019

Tamarac/Sawgrass Democratic ClubLake Colony Clubhouse7102 Brockwood BlvdTamarac, FL 33321

Fourth Wednesday Pembroke Pines Democratic Club 7 PMTotal Wine Educational Center15980 Pines BlvdPembroke Pines, FL 33027

N Broward Democratic Club 7:30 PMEmma Lou Olson Civic CenterPompano Beach, FL 33060

W Broward Democratic Club7:30 PMSunrise Soccer Field Park10200 Sunset StripSunrise, FL 33322

Fourth Thursday Greater Pompano Beach Democratic Club 7:00 PME Pat Larkins Community CenterPompano Beach, FL 33060

Pine Island Ridge Democratic Club 7:00 PMThe Pine Island Ridge Country Club9400 Pine Ridge DrDavie, FL 33324

Weekend Meetings First Saturday Third Sunday Council of Club Presidents 10:30 AM Hills Democratic Club 11:30 AMDeicke Auditorium Orange Brook Country Club5701 Cypress Rd 400 Entrada DrPlantation, FL 33317 Hollywood, FL 33021