Democratic Party Headquarters will be closed for the month of December. Office hours will resume in January.

Opportunities to Donate, Volunteer and Participate

December 2024

Event Highlights

Attend our Sunday Social. Inner Compass is a new brewpub with great beer, a full bar, and decent kitchen. It's always a good time to relax and enjoy catching up with friends. All Democrats are welcome! Contact Rob Hall for more information.

The speaker at the December luncheon will be Democratic Club president Paul Dain. The topic to be discussed: "The Electoral College: Friend or Foe?"

The cost of the luncheon is $18 payable at the door by cash or check (made out to Manatee Democratic Club). To register for the luncheon email Paul Dain at pauldain73@gmail.com. When registering, indicate special dietary requests.

There will be no scheduled speaker at this meeting. We will be our speakers!

With the election behind us, it will be interesting to hear what people have to say after processing the election results. Share your ideas as we plan to move forward.

To sign up text Lucy Lapedis at (941) 704-5971.

The main agenda item of the December meeting will be the reset of caucus priorities. All attending can participate in the discussion by sharing their views.

Email vrain1964@gmail.com for the meeting link.

The Democratic Women’s Club of Manatee County will be holding its annual Christmas party. There will be a gift exchange. Participants are asked to spend no more than $10 for gifts. Reservations are due by December 8th.

The cost of the luncheon is $20. For reservations contact Joanie LeBaron at joanielebaron0108@gmail.com or (941) 243-0169.

The Hispanic Democratic Caucus will conduct its December meeting online. The mission of the caucus is to bring Hispanics together to actively support and promote causes that benefit the Latino community. New members are always welcome.

Get into the spirit of the holidays! All are welcome to join the LBTQ+ Caucus for food, drink, and lots of good cheer. Mean Deans is offering a varied menu, including its famous Prime Rib. If you are considering the Prime Rib, let us know so we can inform the restaurant. Separate checks will be accepted.

Contact Rob Hall for more information or to sign up to attend. Please indicate the number in your party.

Community Service Opportunities for the Holiday Season

The Manatee Dems will have two opportunities in December to prepare fresh produce for distribution to local people in need. On December 2 produce will be prepared for delivery at Meals on Wheels for those who are homebound. On December 17 produce will be prepared for distribution through the Mobile Produce Pantry. The mobile produce truck will bring the fruits and vegetables to locations where they can be picked up by Manatee County children and families. Choose your shift(s) when you sign up.

Join the Right to Clean and Healthy Waters Petition Drive

If you would like to get involved, please sign up. You will be contacted as opportunities to participate become available.

Additional Information

Democratic Party Headquarters is located at 435 Cortez Rd.

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