MARCH NEWSLETTER

Next Meeting Information

The Monthly Members meeting of AADC will be held on Thursday, March 6, 2025, at 6:00pm. Our monthly meetings are held in the Rose Room at Auburn City Hall, 1225 Lincoln Way, Auburn.

See Rose Room address, map, parking information and directions here.

Social time starts at 6:00 pm, with pizza and soft drinks available for $5.00 per person.

The meeting begins promptly at 6:30 pm, starting with our Speaker Series and followed by club business. Meetings end at 8:00 pm.

Bring a friend!

Our Topic for March 6

** NEW ** Placer Youth Perspective

Overview of the Placer County Democratic Party

Presented by Julann Brown

Review February Draft Minutes

“We cannot be mesmerized by the worst things that we see happening. We will be inclined to react with shock by some things which are done precisely with the intent to shock us. We need to move very quickly through the shock and condemnation into identifying what exactly has to be done. That requires a more tactical mentality.”

Former Secretary of Transportation, Pete Buttigieg

Message from our AADC President Bex Campbell

PASS THE MIC

As the president or leader of any club or organization, people get to hear from you regularly; it’s baked into the role. While I can appreciate this aspect of leadership, I also think part of my role is to provide a platform to others. I want to hear from different people about their thoughts and perspectives and about the cool stuff they're doing. So, I’m going to Pass the Mic from time to time, giving over my section of the newsletter to other folks. Enjoy!

PASS THE MIC

Lighting Our Path: Bringing Hope to Our Democracy

By: Tomás Evangelista

It’s an honor to be the first on Pass the Mic and I’m excited for this series. Thank you Bex and the AADC for providing this space.

Auburn, CA, is my home, even though I currently reside in nearby Lincoln. I’ve shared my personal journey as a young undocumented immigrant growing up in this area not only to educate leaders but also to express my gratitude to the community that raised me and supported me when I needed it most.

AADC Website: What's New

There has been a major overhaul of the AADC website. Amongst many changes and updates, there are 3 significant links you might find useful and interesting:

Knowledge Hub:
What are Members Reading? A list of interesting books, blogs, websites, and podcasts
What in the world is a PAN? A Guide to Placer Democratic Party Acronyms
Indivisible Member Recommendations for Pro-Democracy News Sources
AADC Little Lending Library: Come check out our AADC Little Lending Library in the lobby of the HQ. And if you have any books you’d like to donate, please email: info@auburnareademocrats.com.

AADC in the News

Immigration Resources and Support

Sierra College Students React to the New Reality

By: Leslie Moonshine

We all face a seismic political shift under the new administration. How are the Sierra College voters reacting? Well, our Voter Registration teams have seen a range of student reactions – some students are stoked for action, some express anguish, anger, sadness, and/or frustration, and some just choose to disengage. We meet students where they are and work to increase their civic engagement. And we try to bring a message of hope – that we all can do something to help in some way.

Robert Sherriff and Noelle Filice-Smith volunteer often to register students and to engage them in conversation about political issues. The AADC has built a welcome presence on the Sierra College campus.

Our Voter Registration Teams are dedicated and creative. Here is Leslie Moonshine, Gail Bartlow, and Sandy Floyd ready to greet students between classes and to engage them in conversation about current issues.

This Sierra College student is deeply engaged in conversation with Voter Registration Team members.

Your Leadership Team: AADC Board Members

PRESIDENT

Bex Campbell

VICE PRESIDENT

Neva Parker

TREASURER

Gail Bartlow

SECRETARY

Leslie Moonshine

REPRESENTATIVE TO THE PLACER COUNTY DEMOCRATIC PARTY

Vacant

FUNDRAISING COMMITTEE CHAIR

Vacant

EVENTS COMMITTEE CHAIR

Vacant

MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE CHAIR

Sandy Floyd

COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE CO-CHAIRS

Julann Brown

Susan Roughgarden

VOTER REGISTRATION & OUTREACH COMMITTEE CHAIR

Gail Bartlow