Flagler County Democratic Party E-Newsletter

April, 2011 Volume 1 Issue 4

FLAGLER COUNTY EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE (DEC)

Message from the Chair:

Greetings
Fellow Democrats, Our President Barack Obama has officially announced that he will run for re-election in 2012. He has asked for and expects all those that support him to work as hard, or harder then they did in 2008. Those of us who have and or continue to support his Presidency must remain strong in the face of the adversity that is coming. We must all think about where this country would be if he had not been elected President. In the short time since the 2010 elections, in which the Republicans and their Tea Party Cohorts won majorities in the House of Representatives and several State Legislatures, we have witnessed their attempts at dismantling all of the Social Programs put into place over the past forty or so years. We must re-elect the President because the alternative is unthinkable. Now is the time for you to begin thinking of what you can do to contribute to his campaign and also what you can do to aid the Flagler County Democratic Party in its effort. I am looking forward to seeing and working with you. Keep the faith,

IN THIS ISSUE Location Club Meeting Dates and Times Contact us State and Local National Flagler County Democratic Party Structure

Dan Parham Chair Flagler County Democratic Party (DEC)

Policy
The Flagler County Democratic Executive Committee (FCDEC) is responsible for discharging Florida Democratic Party affairs within Flagler County.

Location:

One Hargrove Grade Bldg. A Suite 1D, Palm Coast, Florida,32164, P.O. Box 350928, Palm Coast, FL. 32135

Dates and Location of DEC and Club

Our Democratic Executive Committee meets the 2nd Monday of every month @ 7pm. Please note the change of location indicated below. Our next Meeting will be held on April 11th, 2011, @ 7pm. Hope to see you there. BRING A FRIEND! Our new location will be the Palm Coast Community Center, 305 Palm Coast Parkway NE (on Clubhouse Drive between East and Westbound Palm Coast Parkway) IF YOU KNOW OF SOMEONE WHO WILL NOT RECEIVE THIS NEWSLETTER, PLEASE ADVISE THEM OF THE NEW LOCATION Our Flagler County Democratic Club meets the 4th Tuesday of every month @ 7pm. This months meeting will be on April 26th, 2011, Location is Hammock Wine & Cheese Shoppe, Call (386) 445-3357 for best directions. The Womens Democratic Club meets the 1st Saturday of every month @ 11am. Please call Dem. HQ for time and location. (386) 283-4904; Courtney Chaplin, President CONTACT US: BY PHONE: ( 386) 283-4904 E-MAIL: Flaglercntydem@gmail.com

This Months information: Things you should know

Florida: State and Local Updates/Highlights
We are building our precincts for the 2012 elections, and the following volunteers have started the process. If you are interested in helping with this endeavor, please call the Party Headquarters at ( 386) 283-4904, and leave your name and telephone number, and we will get back to you.

We have volunteers for the following Precincts: Jean Lee, #6 and 7, Melba McCarty, Precinct #16, Connie Parham, Precinct #19, Andrea Levy, at-large, Mamie Godfrey and George Jones, Precinct #22, Courtney Chaplin, #28. Devrie Paradowski has volunteered to build up the west side of the County. Precinct #4 .

Please contact the office to volunteer in your precinct.( 386)283-4904 E-mail: flaglercntydem@gmail.com

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President Barack Obama Launch 2012 Campaign :April 4th,2011

Today, we are filing papers to launch our 2012 campaign. Were doing this now because the politics we believe in does not start with expensive TV ads or extravaganzas. But with you with people organizing block-by-block, talking to neighbors, coworkers, and friends. And that kind of campaign takes time to build. Even though Im focused on the job you elected me to do, and the race may not reach full speed for a year or more, the work of laying the foundation for our campaign must start today. Weve always known that lasting change wouldnt come quickly or easily. It never does. But as my administration and folks across the country fight to protect the progress weve madeand make more we also need to begin mobilizing for 2012, long before the time for me to begin campaigning earnest. As we take this step, Id like to share a video that features some folks like you who are helping to lead the way on this journey. Please take a moment to watch. http:// my.barackobama.com/201 2

People organizing block-byblock

To find out about Pre Existing Plans in your State: Please visit www.pcip.gov .

Better Benefits, Better Health for Young Adults Thanks to the Affordable Care Act, the health care law passed by Congress and signed by President Obama, you may be eligible for important new benefits that will ensure you get the care you need and deserve for a lower cost. Most young adults can stay on their parents family plan until they turn 26.If you have been uninsured because of a pre -existing condition, you may be eligible to join the Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plan.

How to Respond when Someone Says: Regarding Social Security Baby boomers are going to bankrupt the program. Social Security has run a surplus since the early 1980s in anticipation of the Baby Boomer retirement. Thus, the saving in the trust fund are already there to meet this increased demand. CWA RETIRED CHAPTER OF LOCAL 1180. More Security for American Family. When an insured worker dies, leaving dependent children and a widow, Both Mother and Children receive monthly benefits until the latter reach 18. or 21 if attending College.

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About the Ambassador Club In 2006, Democrats recognized the need to provide permanent facilities and substantive support for the day-to-day operations of the Flagler County Democratic Party. The idea was to present a consistent and viable presence of Democrats year round and year-to-year. With the support of its membership, the Ambassador Club generated the funds to locate a permanent site, support its day -to-day operational costs, and, consequently, allow access to Flagler County Democrats via a central facility. This central facility has become a response center and has provided Democratic candidates with communication media access as well as a variety of support services. The site also is a hub for leadership training, small group meetings, and strategy sessions. Membership in the Ambassador Club entitles you to special discounts and VIP seating and identifies you as one, committed to the overall success of the party and its candidates, who has provided an extra boost.

THE SUNESHINE STATE

Ambassador Club Continues HOW TO JOIN

The Membership fee is $120 per person annually. Payment may be made to the Flagler County DEC by check. This amount may be paid in full or in monthly installments of $10.00

for 12 month and should be directed to the address below. Flagler County DEC. P.O. Box 350928 Palm Coast, FL. 32135. Contact us at: (386) 283-4904

Join the Club

Can you help..

We are please to provide you with updated information through our monthly newsletter. Volunteers are dedicated to the cause of providing accurate information to

our readers, who will make a major impact on the 2012 Presidential Election. There is a lot of untruth out there, our purpose is to separate facts from

fiction. This way the voters will be able to make a sound decision at the polls. Can you help with a small donation so we can reach the voters who do not have email.

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Democratic Executive Committee

One Hargrove Grade, Suite 1D, Palm Coast, Florida, 32137 Phone # (386) 283-4904 flaglercntydem@gmail.com

Dan Parham, President Konnie Rea, Vice-Chair Connie Parham, Secretary Melba McCarty, Treasurer Paul Tetreault, State Committeeman

WORKING TOGETHER AS ONE

FLAGLER COUNTY

Clubs and Caucus

Democratic Club Douglas Beaven President Merrill Shapiro 1st. Vice President Aynne McAvoy 2nd Vice President Roxanne Convery Recording Sec.

Konnie Rea, Correspondence Sec. Young Dems Ivory Johnson, Treasurer Veterans Caucus News Letter Staff Mamie Godfrey Democratic Womens Club. Courtney Chaplin President Connie Parham Sec. Editor Andrea Levy Connie Parham
WE ARE ONE