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Flagler County Democratic Party e-Newsletter eVolume 1 Issue 8

August, 2011 Flagler County Executive Committee ( DEC) IN THIS ISSUE


*LOCATION
*Club Meeting Dates and Times *Contact us *State and Local *National *Ambassador Club *Democratic Women Regional Meeting *July 4th Parade *Upcoming Event *Flagler County Democratic Party Structure *Birthday Comment to the President

Message From the Chair


Hi Everyone, I hope all of you are enjoying the summer! I want to commend those of you who have been protesting at John Mica's Palm Coast Office. "Good Show!" Do not forget to attend our Gathering on August 20th, 2011, at the Hammock Community Center. We are Kicking Off our 20112012 Campaign. (See attached Flyer) I know none of us are happy with the details of the debt ceiling negotiations. But we all must be aware that the president is not a dictator. He needs the cooperation of both Houses of the Congress. If the Democrats were to regain control of the Congress, then he would be able to push more favorable Legislation through Congress. In that vein, Democrats that did not vote or crossed over and voted for Republicans, in 2010 need to THINK of what the conditions will be if the Republican/Tea Party gains control of both Houses of Congress and the Presidency. Not voting is a vote for the Opposition! Keep your heads up.

Dan Parham Chair

Dan Parham Chair Flagler County Democratic Executive Committee (FCDEC)

The Flagler County Democratic Executive Committee ( FCDEC ) is Responsible for discharging Florida Democratic Party affairs within Flagler County.
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*Well Wishes

One Hargrove Grade Building A, Suite 1D, Palm Coast, Florida, 32164

P.O. Box 350928, Palm Coast, Florida , 32135

ates and location of DEC and Club Meetings

Our Democratic Executive Committee meets the 2nd Monday of every month @ 7 pm. Meetings are held at the Palm Coast Community Center, 305 Palm Coast Parkway NE ( on Clubhouse Drive between East and Westbound Palm Coast Parkway). Next Scheduled meeting is August 8th, 2011.
The Democratic Womens Club meets the 1st Saturday of every month @ 11 am. Please call Democratic HQ for time and Location.

Our Flagler County Democratic Club Meets the 4th Tuesday of every month @ 7 pm. Location: TBA

Flagler County Democratic Party


We encourage all members to reach out to others : Lets build a STRONG PARTY for 2011/ 2012. Contact us: ( 386) 283-4904

E-mail: flaglercntydem@gmail.com

bout the Ambassador Club

In 2006, Democrats recognized the need to provide a 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 coasts, 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. Join the Ambassador Club

How to Join The Membership fee is $120.00 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

THE DEMOCRATIC WOMENS CLUB NEWS


The Democratic Womens Club of Florida, Inc. Region IV held its meeting on June 2, 2011 at Perkins Restaurant in Deland, Fl. The meeting was called to order at 11am by regional President Vera Krukemeir. Members discussed plans to visit other Counties in the region, concentrating on assisting them with further developing their club. We also focused on fundraising ideas, and other Regional Business. Flagler County Democratic Womens Club President Courtney Chaplin, and members from Flagler County attended. Region IV Counties consist of : Dixie, Levy, Citrus, Marion, Sumter, Lake, Flagler, Volusia.

Left to Right: Mamie Godfrey, Flagler County Democratic Womens Club, Melba McCarthy, Flagler County State Democratic Committee member, Vera Krukemeir, Democratic Womens Club Region IV Pres. , Connie Parham, Flagler County Democratic Womens Club, Courtney Chaplin, Flagler County Democratic Womens Club, Pres. Melba Seron, Lake County Democratic Womens Club , Pres, seated, Judy Craig, Volusia County Democratic Womens Club (not pictured,) Janet Coffman, Sec. of Region IV Democratic Womens Club

2011 MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS

2011 MUNICIPAL ELECTION INFORMATION SOURCE: Flagler County Supervisor of Election Office web-site The Municipal Election( s) for The City of Palm Coast will be held on September 13, 2011 and November 8, 2011. The Palm Coast Municipal General Election will be held if necessary. Palm Coast Primary Election
Election Date : September 13, 2011
Books Close August 15, 2011

Palm Coast General Election UP FOR ELECTION MAYOR AND TWO COUNCIL MEMBER COUNCIL SEAT 1 COUNCIL SEAT 3 Election Date : November 8, 2011
Books close October 10, 2011 http://flaglerelections.com/ http://palmcoastgov.com/

EARLY VOTING
Primary Early Voting : Dates are August 29 , 2011 through September 10 ,2011.
No early voting on Labor Day, September 5, 2011

Location: Flagler County Public Library, 2500 Palm Coast Parkway NW in Palm Coast. Hours: Monday through Saturday from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. General Early Voting : Dates are October 24, 2011 through November 5, 2011 Location : Flagler County Public Library, 2500 Palm Coast Parkway NW in Palm Coast. Hours: Monday through Saturday from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm

ELECTION DAY POLLING LOCATIONS


There will be six mass polling locations for this Election. On Election Day, and any eligible voter who is registered to vote within the city of Palm Coast may choose one of these six polling locations: Flagler County Library, Palm Coast Community Center, Matanzas High School, Belle Terre Elementary, Wadsworth Elementary, or Flagler County School Building next to FPC. For a complete list of Offices Up For Election in 2011 and 2012, please contact The Flagler County Supervisor Of Election Offices Monday Friday , 8:30 am 4:30 pm ( 386) 313-4170. http://flaglerelections.com/
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FLAGLER COUNTY DEMOCRATS CELEBRATE the FOURTH OF JULY, 2011

FLAGLER BEACH PARADE

Celebration With Pictures Continue:

ALL IT TAKES IS A FEW GOOD MEN AND WOMEN

Loyal Democrats of Flagler County

Election Kickoff
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Flagler County Democratic Party

Saturday
August 20, 2011 2 6 pm.

Hammock Community Center


69 Malacompra Rd. ( The Hammock)*

Local/ State/ National Candidates


Prizes Entertainment Auction Youth Workshop Refreshments
Donation $10 Children ( 12 & Under ) $5.00 RSVP BY: August 13th, 386-283-4904 flaglercntydem@gmail.com

Directions: I-95 to Exit 289 ( east on Palm Coast Pkwy ); cross toll bridge, left at stop sign; right on A1A. Continue on A1A to Malacompra Rd., ( approx. 2 miles) ; right at Ice Cream Shop ; to Center on the left. Contributions are not deductible for federal income tax purpose
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SENATE DEMOCRATIC LEADER PRO TEM ARTHENIA JOYNER DENOUNCES GOVERNOR SCOTTS APPROVAL OF SUNRAIL TALLAHASSEE Senate Democratic Leader Pro Tem Arthenia Joyner (D-Tampa) on Friday sharply denounced Republican Governor Rick Scotts approval of the $1.2 billion SunRail project, calling it rank partisan politics at taxpayers expense.
Governor

Scott used all the right arguments to green light the wrong rail project, Joyner said. His support had nothing to do with good policy, good logic, or the good of Floridians. But it had everything to do with hypocrisy and allegiance to his Republican brethren. Earlier this year, Senator Joyner was one of two senators to sue the governor in the state Supreme Court after he rejected $2.4 billion in federal stimulus money to build a state-ofthe-art high speed rail system in Florida, part of a nationwide economic recovery package backed by the Obama Administration. The first leg would have linked Tampa to Orlando, creating tens of thousands of desperately needed jobs and alleviating congestion along the heavily traveled I-4 corridor. No state tax dollars would have been required for the project, nor were tax payers liable for future costs. At that time, Scott claimed he would not support trying to push our counties into taking an irresponsible act of taking the risk of a high speed rail project. Which is exactly what the CSX SunRail project Scott approved Friday will do, noted Senator Joyner. This boondoggle commits millions in state taxpayer dollars for a train that will carry primarily freight, few passengers, and bypasses any service to both Orlando International Airport and Disney World two prime destinations for tourists and commuters. He torpedoed a much needed $2.4 billion high speed rail project, supported by President Obama, that would have benefited taxpayers without costing them a dime, and brought in real ridership dollars and real construction jobs, said Sen. Joyner. Yet he justifies a train to nowhere, pushed by Republican Congressman John Mica who has received tens of thousands of campaign dollars from interests vested in the CSX project. He committed taxpayers and local communities to hundreds of millions of state dollars in construction costs, overruns, operating losses and potential liability. For someone who touts his status as an outsider this decision reeks of an inside political deal. Gov. Scott allowed the questionable interests of a Republican Congressman to trump the best interests of Floridas taxpayers.
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Michelle DeMarco, Press Secretary. Florida Democratic Office


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Re-Elect St. Pete Times (Adam Smith) BarackObamas re-election campaign revs up massive Florida network: A massive army is rumbling to life in Florida, though it sometimes looks deceptively like a ragtag band of recruits. Take a peek at an early planning session for volunteers on President Barack Obama's re-election: about 40 people crammed into a dingy St. Petersburg office Edyth James offering up her homemade pineapple upside-down cake and deviled eggs with dill; a 90-year-old woman recounting voting for FDR; and a Stetson Law student from Iowa saying she just wants to help. Standing before them, an upbeat 25-yearold in flip-flops talks about his parents immigrating from India, the American dream and the vast amount of work ahead of them. "First we're going to reach out to everybody we know who's already a voter. Second, we're going to expand the electorate and make sure we get more people involved in the process," said Saumya Narechania, who recently traded in his White House job to work with volunteers in the Tampa Bay area.

CRITICS WANT TO STOP FLORIDAS MEDICAID HANDOFF, The Herald Tribune, Published July 25th , 2011. Barbara Peters Smith
After Florida lawmakers voted to expand a controversial five-county pilot project statewide in hopes of stemming runaway Medicaid costs, health care providers and advocates knocked the idea at workshops across the state. The Elder Law Section of the Florida Bar especially criticized the intention to start with elderly long-term care patients, who were not even part of the pilot This month, state Rep. Mia Jones, D-Jacksonville, hand-delivered a letter in Washington, D.C., from House Democrats that assailed the proposed overhaul as one that could "imperil many vulnerable Floridians" by "imposing exorbitant premium. Full details at : http://www.heraldtribune.com/article/20110725/ ARTICLE/110729711/-1/news?p=1&tc=pg&tc=ar

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FLAGLER COUNTY, DEC One Hargrove Grade, Suite 1D Palm Coast, Florida, 32164 Phone: ( 386) 283-4904 flaglercntydem@gmail.com Democratic Executive Committee Dan Parham, President Konnie Rea, Vice chair Connie Parham, Secretary Melba McCarty, Treasurer Working together AS ONE Melba McCarty, State Committeewoman

CLUBS AND CAUCUS


Democratic Club
Douglas Beaven President Aynne McAvoy 1st Vice President Merrill Shapiro 2nd Vice President Roxanne Convery Recording Secretary Konnie Rea Correspondence Secretary Young Dems Veterans Caucus Ivory Johnson Treasurer

Democratic Women s Club


Courtney Chaplin President Connie Parham Secretary

NEWSLETTER STAFF
Mamie Godfrey, Editor Andrea Levy, Associate Editor Connie Parham, Associate Editor

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WE WELCOME YOUR VIEWS


Please submit story and comments ; contact our Newsletter Staff at : ( 386) 283-4904 or email: flaglercntydem@gmail.com

Take time to be as kind to


Hope a Birthday that is wonderful Right from the start. Put a smile on your face and a song in your Heart. Happy Birthday Month of

Yourself as you are to Others.. Feel better soon.


With Kind Thoughts, Flagler County Democratic Party

August Members. You are sharing the Birthday Month with : The President of the United States of America.

Please Note: All other web-sites listed are being sent for informational purpose only and is not the an endorsement from Flagler County Democratic Party. This information is being sent to those parties who have requested newsletters, meeting and information from the Flagler County Democratic Party. Paid for and Authorized by Flagler County Democratic Party

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY MR. PRESIDENT

Wishing you a Day thats a dazzling array of all that brings happiness to your world !

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2011
To The President of the United States Barack Obama The Flagler County Democratic Party. Wishes you a

Happy Birthday!
For three years of
ACCOMPLISHMENT, BRILLIANCE, COMPASSION, DILLIGENCE, EXCELLENCE, FORESIGHT,GUIDANCE, HONESTY, INTELLIGENCE, JUSTICE, KNOWLEDGE, LEADERSHIP ,MANAGEMENT,NEGOTIATOR,ORATOR, PACEMAKER,QUALIFICATION,REDEMPTION, STATELY, TEMPERANCE, UPLIFTING, VALIANT, WISDOME, (x)emplary, Yardstick & zeitgeist. We look forward to your continued leadership during these difficult times. (PLUS FOUR MORE YEARS!) Thank you, President Barak Obama! Best Wishes, Flagler County, Florida, Democratic Party August 4, 2011

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