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January 1, 2025
Newsletter
Mission:
We are a community organization that
stimulates and promotes
democratic values.
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Protecting the Sonoran Desert
Presented by
Kate Hotten
Saturday, January 11, 2025, 3 pm
Room 203, Continental Shopping Plaza, Green Valley
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Kate Hotten is the Co-Executive Director of the Coalition for Sonoran Desert Protection, where she leads the organization’s large landscape conservation policy and advocacy work. She’s trained as a landscape architect and has recently returned to the US from Ireland, where she worked in peatland conservation and natural capital policy. In a past life, she was an international expert in anti-money laundering but she finds much more enjoyment in advocating for the landscape. | |
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Kate will speak about the Coalition’s history, including their work on the Sonoran Desert Conservation Plan, several current focus areas (working with developers and local planners to preserve open space, fighting against Interstate 11, and advocating for wildlife crossings and ecosystem connectivity), and how you can get involved.
Action Opportunity:
Prior to the talk, Kate urges attendees to consider taking five minutes to let Pima County’s Regional Transportation Authority know in their survey (https://rtanext.com/survey/) that you demand more regional support for wildlife crossings. In particular, the Coalition is advocating for adequate funding to connect wildlife habitats across the busy I-19 south of Green Valley as well as across the I-10. The RTA are collecting feedback from the public on their next 20-year budget until Wednesday, January 8, 2025—you can read more here: https://www.sonorandesert.org/learning-more/wildlife-linkages/rta-next/. Don't hesitate to contact us if you want to talk about this, too—thank you!
***The collection wagon will be available for your contributions of items for Sr. Jose’s Women’s Center***
Sponsored by Green Valley Democrats
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AI: How it Works
Presented by
James Ertel
Saturday, January 25, 2025, 3 pm
Room 203, Continental Shopping Plaza, Green Valley
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James Ertel spent more than 33 years working for Bell System/AT&T/Bell Labs/Lucent Technologies. Upon retirement he went back to college and earned a graphic design degree. For the past 25 years he’s done free graphic design for many commercial and local 501(c)(3) organizations.
His talk will cover how artificial intelligence (AI) has evolved in just the past two years and how it is integrated into our daily lives.
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***The collection wagon will be available for your contributions of items for Sr. Jose’s Women’s Center***
Sponsored by Green Valley Democrats
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Democratic Club of Quail Creek
The DCQC Meeting
January 18th at 3:00 PM, Kino Center, Ocotillo Room
will feature our honored guest speakers
Todd Miller and Melissa Bosque
Todd and Melissa are two longtime, award-winning border journalists based in Tucson, who co-founded The Border Chronicle with original reporting and analysis from the U.S. - Mexico Border. They have reported for The New York Times and have written books about the region focusing on the big issues such as climate change, economic inequality, government surveillance, and the rapid growth of the border security industrial complex.
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The February 15th meeting will feature guests Harrison Redmond, Community Organizer, and Noah Schramm, Border Policy Strategist at ACLU of Arizona. The ACLU of Arizona advances equity and dismantles systemic injustice by taking legal action, influencing policy, and mobilizing communities to protect the civil rights, liberties, and dignity of all Arizonans.
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Women In Blue Luncheon
January 23rd, 11:00 - 1:00pm (note new time)
Wisdom’s Cafe
1931 E Frontage Rd. Tumacacori
Beverages:
Choice of soda, coffee, tea and regular lemonade
Dessert:
Mini fruit burro with ice cream
Main Course Options:
#1: Vegie option: Corn tamale, stuffed with cheddar cheese & mild green chiles. Served with salsa fresca & guacamole.
#2: Lila's Special Tostada: A corn tortilla with shredded beef, Wisdom's beans, and shredded lettuce.
#3: Chimichanga: A flour tortilla stuffed with shredded turkey, deep-fried, served with lettuce, tomato, cheddar jack cheese & a scoop of sour cream.
$30 cash or check payable to GVD
RSVP to Lois Connell, HiLoConn@yahoo.com by January 19th and PLEASE include your entree choice.
If you can not attend, remember to cancel your reservation or you will be responsible for the cost!
If you are interested in a blue vest the brand is Exchic (sleeveless open front vest lightweight cool coat) and cost is $22.98. Purchase on Amazon.
WEAR BLUE!!!
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Discussion Group
Join the Discussion Group each Wednesday, 10 - 11:30 am in Room 203 for open discussion on current events.
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The People's Rally (former Women's March)
Friday, January 17, 2025, 3-5pm
Corner of La Cañada & Esperanza
We all gather for different reasons, but we rally for the same cause: to defend our rights and our future.
If you believe that decisions about your body should remain yours, that books belong in libraries, not on bonfires, that healthcare is a right, not a privilege for the wealthy; if you believe in the power of free speech and protest to sustain democracy; or if you want an economy that works for all the people who power it—then this rally is for you.
More information here:
https://action.womensmarch.com/events/people-s-rally-green-valley-arizona
Note: The National March is scheduled for Saturday, January 18, but due to schedule conflicts, our Green Valley rally will be held a day early--Friday, January 17, in the afternoon.
Sponsored by the Women's March
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Headquarters will be closed beginning December 23 and will reopen on January 6. | |
WE CARE Campaign in January:
Sr. Jose's Women's Center
We will be collecting donations in January for Sr. Jose’s Women’s Center in Tucson. They serve homeless women in Tucson by providing shelter beds for as many women as they have beds for, day services for many more, showers and laundry services, and meals.
Their needs include:
- Hygiene items
- NEW Underwear and Socks
- Backpacks
- Rolling Suitcases
- Blankets
- Walking Shoes
- Tents
- Tarps
- Pet Products
Please bring your donations to Headquarters and put them in or next to the blue wagon. You may also bring your donations to any program meeting.
Thank you!
Judy Knape, VP Headquarters
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Now that the election and 2024 are over, it's time to renew our memberships for 2025. Dues are $30 per person, $60 per couple.
Membership renewals keep Green Valley Democrats' funds at a level that is necessary to keep our office open and to conduct numerous activities throughout the year.
You may renew online via Act Blue, by going to Headquarters, or during GVD meetings.
Thanks for your continued support!
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Paid for by the Green Valley Democrats Club. Not authorized by any candidate or candidate's committee.
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