A GREAT START TO YOUR HOLIDAY SHOPPING THIS WEEKEND
If you are looking to spend your money locally and to get a head start on the holiday shopping that you're facing soon, skip Black Friday and come check out some of the great things we have for sale at the SemDem's First Open House and Rumage sale at our headquarters, 335 N. Ronald Reagan Blvd. in Longwod. We'll be there from 9 to 3 on Saturday, Nov. 19 and on Sunday, Nov. 20 from noon until 3.
With items ranging from beaded belts, to books to vintage records, we have something for just about anyone on your list. Does grandma need a chips and dip server? We have a really cool one. Has your daughter been asking for a doll? There are some nice ones. Does dad still like listening to the oldies but goodies on 45s on the record player? We have a great selection of them to choose from.
While you're down there, check out our great digs and talk to some of our volunteers about all the new and exciting things we're doing leading up to 2012 and see how you're can help turn Seminole County blue in the upcoming elections.
Shop with us. And then help us get to work making a difference here in Seminole County.
DON'T LET ELECTION YEAR SNEAK UP ON YOU
We are working hard to get ready for election year and there are lots of exciting ways that YOU (yes, YOU) can get involved. Call or stop by the Seminole Democratic headquarters to see how YOU can get involved. Whatever your interests, whatever your strengths, YOU can get involved in a way that will let you have the most fun while doing a very important job - helping to elect Democrats who will serve all of us.
Working together we will make a differene in 2012!
WHEN YOU'VE HAD ENOUGH TURKEY, IT'S TIME TO START STUFFING
The Seminole County Democrats are trying to contact as mant voters as we can in this lead up to the 2012 elections. Every month, we send out loads of letters to let people know what we're doing, who's running and what they can do to help. Come join us on Wednesday, Dec. 7 (and the first Wednesday of every month) frn 7-8:30 pm at our headquarters, 335 N. Ronald Reagan Blvd in Longwood.
We make a party out of this work. We laugh, eat, discuss politics and - yes, we do some very important work...though it hardly seems like work because we're having so much fun!
Don't be a turkey - Please join us.
SEMDEMS MEETING: THURSDAY, NOV. 10, 7 PM
Get in on the excitement of a new, powerful Seminole County Democratic Party
The SemDems will meet at our headquarters, 335 N. Ronald Reagan Blvd. (at the corner of Church) in downtown Longwood on Thursday, Nov. 10 at 7 pm. In addition to a celebration of our successful campaign to re-elect Mayor Pat Bates in Altamonte Springs, we will be honoring our veterans who served our country.
Veterans caucus member Vic Ogilve will give a brief presentation, followed by some question and answer time.
Seminole County Supervisor of Elections Mike Ertel will also be on hand at the beginning of the meeting to talk about Voter Registration and the new laws regarding the ways in which voter registration forms must be handled.
After the business is concluded, we'll have some snacks and - some of us might go across the street to Connelly's Irish Pub for a celebratory pint.
SEMINOLE DEMOCRATS HELP ALTAMONTE MAYOR PAT BATES WIN
Dems knock doors, stuff envelopes and make phone calls to make a difference in Altamonte race
Mayor Pat Bates of Altamonte Springs is the only Democratic mayor in Seminole County. In an election earlier this week, Bates was challenged by not only a Tallahassee lobbyist but the entire Republican Party at both the local and state level.
The other side was no match for the newly-energized Seminole Democrats who spent hundreds of hours calling voters, talking to them at the door and sending mail to the citizens of that city encouraging them to support the mayor who has been supporting them for one term (plus another decade on the city commission).
The UCF Democrats knocked doors and made phone calls which helped the campaign reach more voters.
Assistance from other local DECs in Orange, Brevard, Polk and Lake counties, which adopted precincts in Altamonte and made phone calls to voters, was crucial as well.
Seminole DEC chair Steve Barnes said the Seminole Democrats showed that "when you work, you win." He thanked those who gave up many hours to bring in the winning figures in the Altamonte Springs race, adding that the volunteer hours put in by the Seminole Democrats made all the difference.
SEMDEMS GARAGE SALE IS ALMOST READY
Please support the SemDems with donations of like new saleable items
BOOKS
DVDS & CDS
HOLIDAY DECORATIONS
HOLIDAY CRAFTS
NEW CLOTHING WITH TAGS
UNWANTED GIFTS SUCH AS CANDLES/BATH SETS IN NEW CONDITION
KNICK KNACKS
PICTURE FRAMES AND FRAMED PICTURES
TOYS
**PLEASE NO USED CLOTHING OR LARGE FURNITURE**
BRING YOUR ITEMS TO THE NOV. 10 MEETING
OR CALL ELIZABETH FOR PICK UP 407-451-7799
Are you registered to vote by mail?
Will you make it to the polls on the next election day? Are you absolutely sure?
Life has a way to throw obstacles in our way even when we have made the best plans. So don't risk 
ever missing your chance to have your vote count.
Vote from wherever life takes you: home, vacation, work, the hospital, your cousin's wedding...
Even if you signed up in the past you have to renew your request this year.
All you have to do, is fill out this form (English or Español) and bring it to our headquarters at 335 N. Ronald Reagan Blvd. Longwood FL 32750
or by mail to
The Seminole County Democratic Party P.O. Box 150479 Altamonte Springs FL 32715-0479
WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR???
Because Dems don't come out in force to vote
we get representation like this...
The Orlando Sentinel caught Rep. Chris Dorworth texting, Facebooking, etc. on his Blackberry and iPad during the controversial redistricting hearings recently. He said he was "multi-tasking", but we deserve a representitive who cares enough to at least PRETEND to be interested in what his constituents have to say. Scott Maxwell submitted this video commentary:
www.orlandosentinel.com/videobeta/1e545cdf-791e-4318-b9be-de4aab4c6c7d/News/Malarkey-Meter-Rep-Dorworth-s-lack-of-interest-during-redistricting-hearing
As Democrats we have got to come together in 2012 to support caring candidates in all the races from local to statewide to national. We have to work together to elect people who represent us and take the time to really listen to what we have to say.
Press Conference condemning Congressman Mica's "Dirty Water Bill" Today
Thursday, July 21 · 11:00am - 12:00pm
Congressman John Mica's office
100 East Sybelia Avenue
Winter Park, FL
Florida statewide and national groups will hold a press conference outside Congressman John Mica’s office to criticize his “Dirty Water” bill, H.R. 2018 which passed the U.S. House of Representatives on July 13.
HR 2018 - if passed by the Senate and signed by President Obama - would severely restrict the Environmental Protection Agency from enforcing key parts of the Clean Water Act and would prevent the Environmental Protection Agency, without state concurrence, from taking action to revise outdated state water quality standards, making it easier for companies to dump their waste and garbage into lakes and rivers. The bill targets EPA’s recent intervention to regulate nitrogen and phosphorus levels in Florida’s waters.
Please join people who care about the environment - like Frank Jackalone – Florida Staff Director, Sierra Club, Deirdre Macnab - President, League of Women Voters of Florida, Steve Murchie - Senior Regional Outreach Director, National Wildlife Federation, Karina Veaudry - Executive Director, Florida Native Plant Society, Alejandra Cabrera - Campaign Coordinator, Environment Florida, Steve Barnes - Former Supervisor, Seminole Cty. Soil & Water Conservation Dist., Marjory Holt - Conservation Chair, Central Florida Sierra Club, and Dr. Joseph Siry- Treasurer of Save the Manatee Club in voicing your displeasure with this bad legislation.
Get a view of the Florida legislature from the inside
An overview of the last session from Rep. Scott Randolph and Susannah Randolph
The Republican Economy for Florida:
Spend a few minutes listening to Rachel describe why Rick Scott's goal seems
to be to make Florida the economic disaster poster child for the nation:
Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy
Become a Delegate to the 2011
Florida Democratic Party State Convention
Checks and forms being accepted
NOW through June 24
Join us for all the fun and opportunities at the 2011 Convention, Oct. 28 to 30, 2011, at Disney's Contemporary Resort. To qualify as a delegate, please download the registration and loyalty oath forms (click here for the registration and here for the oath) , fill them out and send them - along with a check for $50,
made out to the Seminole DEC - to
Marian Williams, Seminole County State Committee Woman,
P.O.Box 950017
Lake Mary, FL 32795
Please note that you don't have to swear the loyalty oath or fill out the form if you attended the 2009 convention and did that then because that paperwork is already on file. You still do need to register and pay, of course.
You can stay at the Contemporary Resort hotel furing the convention for the special rate of $199 (plus tax). For room reservations contact 407 824-3869.
Get ready for the JJ Dinner
Tickets for the JJ Dinner in Hollywood in June are on sale now through May 14. Please contact your state committeewoman, Marian Williams, about getting your tickets. A seat at the table for DEC members is $150.
Contact Marian at 407-340-2186 or email her at mmj9244@aol.com for details about getting your dinner tickets.
You can make room reservations at a special Jefferson-Jackson rate ($189 plus tax for 2 people in a room, $25 for one additional person) only until May 10. Rooms are going fast, however. Call the Westin Hotel in Hollywood at 888-627-9057 to make a reservation.
Vote from home
Will you make it to the polls on the next election day? Are you absolutely sure?
Life has a way to throw obstacles in our way even when we have made the best plans. So don't risk ever missing your chance to have your vote count.
Vote from wherever life takes you: home, vacation, work, the hospital, your cousin's wedding...
Even if you signed up in the past you have to renew your request this year.
All you have to do, is fill out this form (English or Español) and bring it to our headquarters at
335 N. Ronald Reagan Blvd. Longwood FL 32750
or by mail to
The Seminole County Democratic Party P.O. Box 150479 Altamonte Springs FL 32715-0479
Tweet! Tweet!
The Seminole County Democrats now have an active Twitter page. You can go there to get the latest news from the county party, to find links to news that is important to you and to find out what like-minded Dems are up to. Sign up as a Follower on the Twitter page and you'll be well-informed about all thngs SemDem.
You'll know the news, you'll be reminded of meetings and events and you'll be among the first to know when there is a call to action.
And when someone asks how you know all about those important things, you can say a little birdie told you.
And - don't forget to Like us on Facebook too!
In celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King's life
...an inspiration to many
The Seminole County Democrats and the Seminole Black Caucus celebrated the life of Dr. Martin Luther King on Saturday, April 9 in Memorial Park on Lake Monroe in Sanford. Old friends and new ones lit candles in the dimming afternoon light while talking about how Dr. King inspired their activism and how that inspiration will cntinue to move all of us forward through
these difficult times.
About two dozen people were on hand for this first time event in Seminole County. There is hope that this celebration will become an annual event.
Vote from home
SemDems: Having fun while getting things done
The Seminole Democrats met on March 24 at the party headquarters, 335 N. Ronald Reagan Blvd. in Longwood.
After a quick run through the agenda, we spent a while socializing and making plans for the future. There was plenty of food and the chance to make new fiends and catch up with others. The University of Central Florida Democrats took a few minutes to pose with Pres. Obama who stopped by to see what we are doing these days. (Actually, that's a great life-size cut out that has become a favorite photo opp at the office. Join us for our meetings - and soon, during regular business hours - and get your photo taken with the president too.)
Redisticting: Keep on top of this issue
If you're looking for a resource for learning more about redistricting, this is one of the best we have found.
It may sound boring, but it is the most important thing that will take place in politics between now and Nov. 2012.
http://www.floridaredistricting.org/
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