PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
Susan Dollar
(Susan has been on vacation for three weeks and just got back on July 7, so she will not be writing a complete column until August.)
This is who we were...and who we can be again:
There comes a time
When we heed a certain call
When the world must come together as one
There are people dying
Oh, and it's time to lend a hand to life
The greatest gift of all
We can't go on
Pretending day-by-day
That someone, somewhere soon make a change
We're all a part of God's great big family
And the truth, you know, love is all we need
We are the world
We are the children
We are the ones who make a brighter day, so let's start giving
There's a choice we're making
We're saving our own lives
It's true we'll make a better day, just you and me
Oh, send them your heart
So they know that someone cares
And their lives will be stronger and free
As God has shown us by turning stones to bread
And so we all must lend a helping hand
We are the world
We are the children
We are the ones who make a brighter day, so let's start giving
Oh, there's a choice we're making
We're saving our own lives
It's true we'll make a better day, just you and me
When you're down and out, there seems no hope at all
But if you just believe there's no way we can fall
Well, well, well, well let us realize
Oh, that a change can only come
When we stand together as one
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NOTE: WE WILL NOT MEET IN JULY |
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Even though we aren't meeting in July,
you can still do these things!
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When schools reopen this August, the Center for Refugee Services wants the children to be ready! They are requesting school supplies and filled backpacks for pre-K through grade 12 students.
Please drop off your donations (preferably before August 3) at the office between 11-2, Monday-Friday, or bring them to our August 11 BAD meeting. Jessica Veilleux will deliver them to CRS.
Volunteers are also invited to pack:
Saturday and Sunday (August 6 & 7) 2-6 pm
Monday and Tuesday (August 8 & 9)
Volunteers also needed for distribution:
Wednesday-Friday 10 - 3
Schedule a volunteer slot here:
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A sincere thank you to the 30 recurring donors that we currenly have - we appreciate your support! |
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BECOME A RECURRING DONOR! |
We still need more recurring donors! Remember that we are trying to avoid the expense and effort of hosting a fall gala so please consider setting up a monthly donation to BAD.
Just $5 a month will help! Think of it as giving up a cup of coffee at Starbucks in the name of democracy!
The easist way to donate is via ActBlue; simply click on the ActBlue logo on the left and enter your donation information. You can also donate via a credit card, an auto-withdrawal from your bank, or by mailing a check. We also love one-time donations!
With the November election only 4 months away, we need to continue to support candidates and causes , so please become a recurring donor.
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It is with a heavy heart that we say goodbye to Stacey Gilfillan and her husband, Chris. They are moving back to Massachusetts and are looking forward to being closer to some of their family (and being in a blue state!).
Stacey was our 2021 BAD president and coordinator for our Saturday Night Supper Club. Thank you, Stacey, for your dedication and service to our organization. We'll miss you!
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BROOKE ORR
Membership
212 MEMBERS AND GROWING!
To become a member of BAD or to renew, you can pay online with PayPal by following this link to https://www.boerne-area-democrats.org/become-a-member. Fill out the payment form and submit and also complete the application and submit it. You can also mail your check to BAD Membership, PO Box 2132, Boerne, TX, 78006. Dues are $40 a person for those under age 60, $25 a person for those aged 60 and older, and $10 for students. If you have already submitted your payment, thank you very much for your support of the club.
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LAURA BRAY
Kendall County Democratic Party Chair
It has been a tough few weeks in the news. I hope you are all finding ways to grieve, to process your anger, maybe even to take a step back to regain your equilibrium.
From that column: “The Republicans bend over backward to make it hard to vote in Texas, so you’ll give up and not bother. That’s EXACTLY the result they’re after: they want you to give up so they win by default. Because they know they can’t win if everyone can vote; nor can they win based on the “merits” of their positions (of which there are none).”
I adore the meme below from John Pavlovitz. The “other side” is so loud and obnoxious that it’s easy for them to take up *way* more room in your head than they ought to. Take heart! TAMOUTYT.
Seven of us will travel to Dallas next week for the Texas Democratic Convention. We’re all very excited, and we’ll have lots to report when we return.
Thanks for everything you do to Turn Texas Blue!
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Over 350 people showed up to walk in the Boerne Pride March on June 11. Among them were several dozen Democrats from BAD and KCDP! |
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Many thanks to the folks (especially Norbert and Monika!) that built the cool float and those that walked/rode in the Independence Day parade. It was a lot of fun and great exposure! TAMOUTYT! |
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CIBOLO NATURE CENTER MOONDANCE CONCERT |
Saturday, July 16
Grab your lawn chairs, coolers, and picnic, and head on over to the Cibolo Nature Center, 140 City Park Road, for some music and fun under the majestic oaks! Britt Ballinger is the featured musician and food trucks will be onsite.
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BAD BOOK CLUB
The next meeting of the BAD Book Club will be on Wednesday, July 20, at 5:30 p.m. at the Democratic Headquarters.
The book selection is The Age of the Strongman by Gideon Rachman. R.S.V.P. to Janice Bloodworth at 210-632-6974.
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Adopt-A-Highway
Saturday, July 23
9:00am.
We’ll start early, pick up for about an hour, and call it a day, since it’s likely to be hot.
Remember: many hands make light work!
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PLAN AHEAD FOR
SEPTEMBER MARKET DAYS!
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We will be participating in the September 10-11 Market Days and will need lots of volunteers to assist with the booth. September is always one of the biggest weekends for the market and tons of people will be there.
This is prime time going into the campaign season. We will have candidate collateral, merchandise, t-shirts, and voter registration cards, so it will take a lot of volunteers to man the booth. A sign-up email will be sent out in August.
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Just a reminder: there are always interesting and informative posts on our social media pages so be sure to check them out - and Like them!
Web: boerne-area-democrats.org
Facebook: Boerne Area Democrats
Instagram: @boerneareademocrats
Twitter: @BerneDemocrats
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GOOD NEWS!
Our Democratic Headquarters at 216 E. Blanco is now open on Monday-Friday from 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Stop by to visit with other Dems and pick up campaign materials and other goodies.
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Click on any of these icons to be taken to their web pages. |
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GET INVOLVED IN YOUR COMMUNITY!
Let your voices be heard by attending these community meetings.
Click on any of the icons for more information.
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Boerne City Council meets at 6:00 p.m. on the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month at 6:00 p.m. at 9 Topperwein Road, Boerne. |
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The Kendall County Commissioner's Court meets on the 2nd and 4th Monday at 9:00 a.m. in the County Courthouse, 201 E. San Antonio Street, 3rd floor.
The Planning and Zoning meetings are held on the 1st Monday of each month at 6:00 p.m. at the Boerne Police/Municipal Court, 124 Old San Antonio Road.
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The Fair Oaks City Council meets on the 1st Thursday at 9:30 a.m. and the 3rd Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at the FOR City Hall, 7286 Dietz Elkhorn Road, FOR. |
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The Comfort ISD Board of Trustees meets on the 2nd Monday of each month at 6:00 p.m. at the CISD Central Office, 327 High Street, Comfort. |
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The Boerne ISD Board of Trustees meets on the 3rd Monday of each month at 5:00 p.m. in the Administrative Offices,
235 Johns Road.
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The Cow Creek Groundwater Conservation District meets on the 2nd Monday of the month at 6:00 p.m. at 9 Topperwein Road, Boerne. |
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BOERNE AREA DEMOCRATS BOARD
President: Susan Dollar
Vice President: Jerry Terry
Secretary: Robin Prescott
Treasurer: sharon Noack
Membership: Brooke Orr
Publicity: Natalie Schun
Newsletter: Judy Dewey
Social Media: Krista Bermejillo-Vasquez
Past President: Stacey Gilfillan
Ex Officio member: Laura Bray, KCDP
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