Democratic Headquarters
71 South Dixie Highway, Suite 6
St. Augustine, FL 32084
Telephone: 904-825-2336
Office Hours
Monday - Friday 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
The Office will reopen on Monday, January 7, 2019.
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Video of the Program from the December 8 Holiday Luncheon
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| Democrats Talk About 2nd Chances |
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Thanks to Jorge Rivera, FirstCoast.TV for the video and photos.
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Panelists: Tom Cushman, Attorney,
Gary Farris, 2nd Chances and
Emmett Tatter, Former Fellon |
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| Kathleen Trued provided Holiday music |
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| Elizabeth and Pat greeted everyone as they arrived. |
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| Joan and Karen were joined by Millie at the Name Tag table. |
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| Hastings Club members: Barbara, Annette, Kathleen, Rosa, Lucille, Cheryl, Steve, President Carol and Cynthia |
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| Jane, Michael, Pat, Joe Lenore, Madelyn and George |
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| Marcia, Kristi, Beverly, Charlie, Susan, Meg, Shirley and Jennifer |
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| Latisha, Joan, Brian, Louise, Emmett, Tom, Gary and Nell |
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| Dave, Millie, Jill, John, Lyla (SAHS Democratic Club), Beth, Richard and Al |
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| Dale, Pam, Mimi, Karen, Joan and Robin (missing from photo are Sharon and Keith) |
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| Joan, Alice, Pamela, David Elizabeth, Helen and Olaf |
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| Democratic Party Chair Nell Toensmann with Attorney Tom Cushman |
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Some Upcoming January Events
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Restoration of Voting Rights - Amendment 4
Voter Registration Training
Monday, January 7
11:00 AM
Democratic Headquarters
Gary Farris heads up the voter registration for the St. Johns Democratic Party. He is currently holding a number of training session for people who are interested in reaching out to former felons. The first training of 2019 will be held at Democratic Headquarters, 71 South Dixie Highway, Suite 6 on Monday, January 7 at 11:00 AM. If you are interested in assisting Gary with this effort, please contact him at 904-599-6241 or [email protected].
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The Inauguration of the Florida Governor and Cabinet will be held on January 8!
The Interim Legislative Committees will also be in Tallahassee,
meeting the week of January 7-11.
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Democratic Environmental Caucus
of St. Johns County
Tuesday, January 8
6:00 PM
Democratic Headquarters
71 South Dixie Highway, Suite 6
The Democratic Environmental Caucus of St. Johns County will meet on the second Tuesday of the month.
The meeting is open to the public and people interested in joining the Democratic Environmental Caucus. Please contcet Caucus President ,John Pilecki for more information:
[email protected]
215-896-8656
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First Blue Bag Lunch of 2019
Wednesday, January 9
12:00 - 2:00 PM
The year 2018 saw many new Democrats join us at Democratic Headquarters for our weekly Blue Bag Lunch, when we discuss the current political scene. Everyone has a voice at the table and many people feel that the weekly gatherings have become a focal point of their week and a safe place to talk politics. Thank you to everyone who has joined us on Wednesdays at Democratic Headquarters. And we welcome newcomers to join us.
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Democratic Women's Club
2019 Membership Meeting Schedule
The MIlan Room at Amici's Restaurant
1915 A1A South
The January Speaker will be Susan Smith,
President of the Florida Democratic Progressive Caucus.
In 2019, the Democratic Women's Club will meet on the following dates:
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Evening Meetings - 6:00 PM
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Luncheon Meetings - 11:30 AM
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| January 9 |
February 13 |
| March 13 |
April 10 |
| May 8 |
June 12 |
| July 10 |
August 14 |
| September 11 |
October 9 |
| November 13 |
December 11 |
The price for lunch or dinner is $20 payable at the event; RSVP and pre-order requested. Contact President Pamela Mirelson at
[email protected]
or 904-502-3245 to reserve your spot. Visit the website at
www.dwcsjc.com
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You are invited to join the Postcard Advocacy Group
that meets
every Thursday
at 2:00 PM at
Grower's Alliance,
322 Anastasia Blvd.
For more information, contact Warren Clark at [email protected]
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Lincolnville Jazz at the Exelsior
102 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave.
Performances begin at 7:00 PM
Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 at the door
Friday, January 11
Kelle Jolly & The Will Boyd Project: Smooth Jazz
Friday, January 18
Eric Carter & Company: Live Jazz Fusion
For more information, visit the website for advance sale tickets or you can purchase them from the museum.
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Northwest United for Progress Meeting
Monday, January 14
6:30 PM Social; 7:00 PM Meeting
Unity Church for Creative Living
2777 Race Track Rd.
Speaker:
Dr. Gaylord Candler
University of North Florida
"Public service: the long abused, progressive American value that is America's best hope".
For more information, contact Rick Chapman at [email protected] or 904-217-3994.
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Democratic Progressive Caucus
of St. Johns County
Tuesday, January 15
6:00 PM
The Democratic Progressive Caucus meetings in 2019 will be held on the third Tuesday of the month. The next meeting will be at 6:00 on Tuesday, January 15. The location of the meeting will be confirmed.
The meeting is open to the public. For more information, contact Caucus President Richard Burroughs at [email protected] or 954-557-1883.
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"Women's Wave St. Augustine: 3rd Annual Women's March"
Saturday, January 19th, 2019
This event will begin at 10:00 AM with a march from Davis Park over the Bridge of Lion to the Castillo de San
Marcos for a rally with speakers to address key issues and actions.
Speakers include:
Dorothy Pitman Hughes (co-founder of Ms Magazine and Women's Action
Alliance), Monique Sampson ( UNF Students for a Democratic Society), Chyrl
Anderson (FL Survivor Membership Lead at Everytown for Gun Safety), Dr.
Dorothy Israel, Paige Mahogany Parks (T.A.P Transgender Awareness Project,
Michelle Dillon (St. Johns Education Association president), Marianne Wareham
(Florida Rights Restoration Coalition), Freedumb's Child Poet (Spoken word),
more TBD
Those participating in the march will want to be sure to include their signs and banners.
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Anno Nuovo Festival
Compassionate St. Augustine Fundraiser
Sunday, January 20
1:00 - 4:00 PM
Amici Restaurant
1915 A1A South
Italian street food will be available for sale outside of the restaurant - including Italian Sausage and Peppers Subs, Zeppole, Arancini (rice ballls), Poached Seafood Salad, Cannoli and Sfogliatelle. Admission is free and the price of food is under $6.00.
Family friendly. There will be balloon twisting and magical tricks and Armando will play Italian classics on his accordian.
Contest and Raffle Prizes include a 2-night stay at the St. Francis Inn and a $200 Gift Certificate to Amici's. Proceeds benefit Compassionate St. Augustine and "Through the Eyes of Children." Visit the website:
www.CompassionateStAugustine.org.
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Lonesome Bert and the Peacenix
Singing Civil Rights Songs
Martin Luther King Jr Vesper
Sunday, January 20
5:30 PM
St. Cyprian's Church
37 Lovett St. at MLK Jr. Ave
In celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. birthday weekend, St. Cyprian's welcomes Lonesome Bert and the Peacenix, who will be performing popular civil rights songs. A wine and cheese reception follows in the Mission House. There is no charge for the event, but a donation will be welcome.
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34th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Birthday Celebration
January 21, 2019
7:30 - 10:30 AM
Mark W. Lance Armory
190 San Marco Ave.
$30 per person
Once again, the St. Johns Democratic Party has reserved two tables of eight people for this annual celebration of the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. If you would like to join us for this event, can you please send a check for $30 per person, payable to DEC to Democratic Headquarters, 71 South Dixie Highway, Suite 6, St. Augustine, FL 32084? The tickets for the Breakfast are already available at the office.
Local Theme: "Out of a Mountain of Despair; A Stone of Hope"
Breakfast Speaker
Dr. Chester L. Wilson, Jr.
Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice &
Executive Director of the CW Consulting Firm
March to Plaza de la Constitucion leaves Martin Luther King Jr. Ave. at 11:40 AM.
Plaza Presentations to begin at 12:00 Noon. Everyone is invited to join the Democratic Party and other organizations for the march.
Plaza Speaker
Minister Jarvis James
Mount Mariah Missionary Baptist Church,
Hastings, FL
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Democratic Executive Committee (DEC) Meeting
Thursday, January 24
71 South Dixie Highway, Suite 6
5:30 PM Refreshments
6:30 PM Meeting
The St. Johns County Democratic Executive Committee will meet at Democratic Headquarters on Thursday, January 24 at 6:30 PM. The DEC meetings are scheduled on the fourth Thursday of the month. Membership is limited to a maximum of two men and two women representing their precinct on the Executive Committee. If you are interested in becoming a Precinct Committee man or woman, please contact Democratic Headquarters at 904-825-2336.
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Flagler College Forum on Government and Public Policy
Thursday, January 24
7:00 PM
Lewis Auditorium
Grenada St.
No Admission Charge
Carrie Dann, NBC News, Political Editor
Carrie Dann is a political editor for NBC News and co-author of "First Read" daily newsletter with Chuck Todd. She has traveled with and covered political campaigns since the 2008 presidential election.
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Or by check payable to SJC DEC and sent to Democratic Headquarters.
Please Note: Contributions to Political Parties are not tax-deductible.
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If you have information for the St. Johns Democratic newsletter,
please send it to:
[email protected]
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For more information contact:
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St. Johns County Democratic Party |
904-825-2336 |
71 South Dixie Highway, Suite 6
St. Augustine, FL 32084
The Office is open Monday to Friday 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM
and is often closed on Public Holidays.
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