"DOLLY'S DEMOCRAT ABOUT TOWN" An Up-To-Date Information Guide for Important Democratic Happenings in NE Florida ~ If it's happening, you will find it here! DEMOCRATS LET US ALL STAND TOGETHER ~ I AM PROUD TO BE A DEMOCRAT ******************************************************* CLAY COUNTY DEMOCRATIC HEADQUARTERS!!! Clay County DEC is proud to announce that their headquarters is open from now until Election Day. LOCATION: 868 Blanding Blvd., Suite 124 ~ Orange Park, FL for more information, contact cherold@claycountydemocrats.net or phone: (904) 272-1680 Stop by and meet and greet your fellow Democrats. Volunteers are gladly accepted. ******************************************************* RESTORATION OF CIVIL RIGHTS SESSIONS !!! Do you have the right to VOTE ~ Apply for certain Occupational Licenses? Hold a Public Office? Serve on a Jury? If you hae a Felony Conviction, your Rights may already be restored!!! RESTORATION OF CIVIL RIGHTS !!! September 6th and October 4th, 2008 (Saturday) @ 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. LOCATION: Supervisor of Elections, Duval County ~ 5200-2 Norwood Ave., Gateway Location ~ Jax., FL ~ 32208 (904) 630-8424 The followig MUST be verified in Order to Qualify for Initial Eligibility: 1.Sentence, probation, and supervision completed. 2.100% of victim restitution paid. 3.No pending cases on the State or Federal level. Community Partners: Senator Tony Hill * State Rep. Audrey Gibson * State Rep. Terry Fields * Councilwoman Mia Jones * Jacksonville Branch NAACP * Duval County Supervisor of Elections * D.W. Perkins Bar Ass'n. * First Coast African American Chamber of Commerce * Mad Dads * Blacksonville Community Network. For more information contact: Sen. Tony Hill ~ 924-1646 ~ Rep. Audrey Gibson ~ 353-2180 ~ Concilwoman Mia Jones ~ 630-1684 ~ Rep. Terry Fields ~ 924-1777 ~ and 1-877-60-RESTORE For additional information: www.duvalelections.com, Florida Parole Commissin at:https://fpc.state.fl.us/clemency.htm and www.RestoreMyVote.com to determine if your name was previously listed for eligibility. ******************************************************* ANNUAL 10th LOW COUNTRY BOIL !!! Nassau County Democrats exciting event will take place: DATE AND TIME: August 2, 2008 (Saturday) ~ 6:30 p.m. LOCATION: Kraft Athletic Club/10 Acres ~ Nassau County The tickets can be purchased at Nassau County Democratic HQ's ~ 8th and Date Streets TICKETS: $40 in advance ~ $50 at the door. Ticket information ~ (904) 261-3364 or (904) 879-5163 or www.nassaudems.org Silent Auction. Purchase of a ticket benefits the Nassau County Democratic Executive Committee. ****************************************************** RECEPTION WITH CONGRESSMAN WEXLER; FIRE BREATHING LIBERAL !!! The Democratic Professionals Council has the distinct honor of being the first to host Congressman Robert Wexler on his book tour. If you watched Congressman Wexler's passionate testimony last month you certainly you won't want to miss this cocktail !! DATE AND TIME: August 5, 2008 ~ 6:30 p.m. VENUE LOCATION: Books & Books ~ 265 Aragon Avenue ~ Coral Gables, FL. PRICE: $20 online, $25 at door INCLUDES: One beer or glass of wine and a variety of hors d'oeuvres. RSVP NOW ! You will have the opportunity to talk to Rep. Wexler as well as mingle with other like-minded professionals. As always, the event is not a fundraiser, and the fee charged will cover the cost of the food and beverages provided. A book signing will follow the cocktail. Reply to: miami-dade@democraticprofessionalscouncil.org ***************************************************** ANNUAL HOB NOB AND STRAW VOTE !!! Party Leaders of Jacksonville, Every election year the Jacksonville Regional Chamber of Commerce invites its members, regional partners and the general public to a pre-election open house event called HobNob. This will be the 11th (eleventh) HobNob the Chamber has hosted and attendance consistently ranges between 1,200 and 1,500 one-on-one with the candidates who will be running in the November general election and to participate in a straw ballot for the presidential race. You and members of your organization are cordially invited to join the Jacksonville Regional Chamber of Commerce for the 2008 Northeast Florida Regional HobNob. This year's HobNob will be held on: DATE AND TIME: August 7, 2008 ~ 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. LOCATION: Metropolitan Park ~ 1410 Gator Bowl Blvd. For more information, please email: volunteers@duvaldemocrats.org ********************************************************* HOUSE MEETING ~ OBAMA SUPPORTERS !!! Please join Mr. & Mrs. Muyumdar for a house meeting. Meet local Obama supporters and learn how you can get involved in the most historic campaign of our lifetime. DATE AND TIME: August 2, 2008 (Saturday) ~ 6:00 p.m. LOCATION: Home of Mr. & Mrs. Muyumdar ~ 361 Tavistock Drive ~ St. Augustine, FL ~ 32095 For more information, please email jyotim@comcast.net ******************************************************* HELP PUTNAM COUNTY DEMOCRATS DO VOTER REGISTRATION !!! They have several strongly Obama-leaning neighborhoods in the Palatka area, they are short-handed to register all the voters and NEED your help! Please can you join them for this Voter Registration Drive in Palatka, FL on: DATE AND TIME: August 9, 2008 (Saturday) @ 12:00 Noon LOCATION: Putnam County Democratic HQ (Palatka) ~ 700 St Johns Ave. ~ Palatka, FL ~ 32177 A well-organized door-to-door registration drive in Obama-leaning neighborhoods in the City of Palatka, FL Enter Palatka on Reid St (US 17) to N 7th St. to St Johns Ave. Event site is at the intersection of 7th St. & St Johns Ave. DURATION: 4 hours HOST: Brunzy Hardrick Please meet outside the Putnam County Democratic HQ's just before 12:00 midday. Contact phone: (386) 846-3188 ******************************************************** FUNDRAISER FOR TIM CUNHA ~ FOR CONGRESS - DISTRICT 6 !!! An Authentic Italian Feed is planned for Tim Cunha "Congress - District 6" in Clay County at the residence of Dolly and Cecil Simplot on: DATE AND TIME: August 23, 2008 (Saturday) ~ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm. LOCATION: 1240 Summerfield Ct. ~ Orange Park, FL ~ 32073 DONATION: $25.00 per person (Larger donations will be accepted) MENU: Pasta ~ Sausage ~ Meatballs ~ with Italian gravy ~ Ham ~ Bread and rolls ~ Olives and pickles ~ Salad ~ Deviled eggs ~ Delicious desserts ~ Coffee ~ Iced Tea ~ Juice. This menu is planned by Dolly and her partner in crime Linda Nazworth. Invitations will be mailed by the end of July 2008. For more information call Dolly: (904) 264-8108 or email: hotdolly@webtv.net ***************************************************** DAVE SMITH FOR STATE HOUSE ~ DISTRICT 18 !!! The Dave Smith Campaign for State House of Representatives District 18 is moving forward in good shape, with your help! Please check his website and find volunteer opportunities and even a $money-making$ opportunity. ****************************************************** DOUG COURTNEY FOR STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 20 !!! Join Doug Courtney's Campaign Team for "State House" District 20. The Future of Florida is in your VOTE! Jobs, the Economy, Health care, Drug costs, Education, and Taxes. These are tough times, but Doug states we can beat them. We need NEW directions and NEW ideas and someone with the courage to create the solutions. We have a lot to do and not much time. Join Doug's Team and make a difference in the future of Florida Politics. Doug Courtney for State House District 20 Website is: http://www.doug2008.net/scc2008.html ****************************************************** IT'S TIME FOR CHANGE IN CONGRESS !!! Tim Cunha ~ Democrat for Congress ~ 6th District of Florida. Tim says "Our government is broken. But, all Washington does is cator to radicals & special interest lobbies. All of us in the center-the vast middle majority of Americans-look for practical common sense solutions, for progress not stagnation. It's time for America to work together. It's time we revitalize our economy, our schools, and our healthcare system; reinforce our borders and our armed forces; reward our veterans; rebuild our infrastructure; reform our tax system; restore our Constitution. It's time we change from "business as usual" and take bold, creative, courageous steps to return government to the people. It's time for leaders who encourage us, challenge us, and inspire us to rekindle our hope and renew our faith in America." Contact for Tim Cunha or make a contribution to: Tim Cunha For Congress ~ P.O. Box 6546 ~ Ocala, FL. ~ 34478-6546 or email: timcunhaforcongress@gmail.com ****************************************************** JAY MCGOVERN FOR U.S. CONGRESS !!! Jay McGovern is pro-citizen. He is not about talk - he is about real results. McGovern has dedicated his adult life to service in the community and in America's military. McGovern supports reducing the national debt. McGovern supports minimizing the tax burden on middle class families. McGovern is about representing all people! Since Democratic challenger Jay McGovern entered the race, Crenshaw has been beating the bushes for free press opportunities and grandstanding. Crenshaw, who voted for nearly every piece of legislation that spent the budget surplus and put America back in debt, recently sent a self-promoting mailer to citizens at taxpayer expense. His mailer attacks Democrats and refers to them as "burdensome". CAMPAIGN MANAGER: Scott Shine. Email: http://www.jay4congress.com/contribute.aspx ADDRESS: P.O. Box 41103 ~ Jacksonville, FL ~ 32203. ***************************************************** VOTE LINDA MYERS FOR STATE REPRESENTATIVE !!! Linda Myers is an experienced and dedicated public servant, prepared to protect and enhance our quality of life. Linda is "A LEADER WE CAN TRUST". Linda will do what's right for: Building Our Economy ~ Promoting Our Schools ~ Preserving Our Values. Contact for Linda Myers: P.O. Box 2008 ~ Palatka, FL 32178-2008. Phone: (386) 312-9690. or email: www.electlindamyers.com ****************************************************** SUPPORT LARRY JONES FOR STATE REPRESENTATIVE !!! Larry Jones "Candidate for State Representative District 19" states that he can make a difference for his district. His goal is to reach out and spreading his message to the more than 70,000 voters in District 19. If you want to be a part of his campaign team please visit his website: www.electlarryjones.com for times and locations. ******************************************************* DOWN TO BUSINESS ANDY JOHNSON !!! Streaming on 1320: please try it! Now Andy's radio show moves to new and improved AM 1320 WBOB, Jacksonville's Best Talk Station, soon with 50,000 watts. They simulcast on http://www.1320wbob.com 24 hours daily. Andy's show is 3 p.m.- 6 p.m. Andy asks you to please tune in through his streaming on the website: http://www.1320wbob.com please. If ... EVER ... you do tune in to the website and you cannot get on...or you get kicked off...then please complain right away to ANDY or to the contact info on the website. One reason Andy is asking for this specific help is because the station does not provide sufficient capacity for people to tune in for streaming. He needs people to complain when they are kicked off so they can get more capacity. FLORIDA'S BEST NEWS TALK RADIO SHOW HOST. He is also most efficacious, and most prescient talk show! "Never neutral. But always fair." On-air: (904) 854-1460 till July 29. On-air: (904) 954-1320 starting on July 30. Off-air: (904) 568-0769
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SCHEDULE OF UPCOMING EVENTS July 29, 2008 (Tuesday) @ 7:00 p.m. - TBT the Beaches Democratic Club will have a Pot Luck Dinner at 6:00 p.m. Meeting at 7:00 p.m. EVENT LOCATION: Neptune Beach Library ~ Neptune Beach For more information please contact: Duval County HQ's at: (904) 390-7001 July 31, 2008 (Thursday) @ 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. the Duval County General Meeting will be held: LOCATION: IBEW Hall ~ 966 Liberty Street ~ Jax. EVENT: July Meeting For more information, please call Duval County HQ's, (904)7001. August 6, 2008 (Wednesday) @ 6:00 p.m. the Ponte Vedra Democratic Club meeting will be held: LOCATION: Ponte Vedra Branch Library Guests are welcome. The Ponte Vedra Beach Democratic Club meets the First (1st) Wednesday of each month. For more information, please call Club President: Chris Awerdick at: (904) 543-9696. August 6, 2008 (Wednesday) @12:15 p.m. the Downtown DWIN will meet: LOCATION: The University Club (Riverplace Tower, 1301 Riverplace Blvd.) ~ Jax. Guest are welcome. The Downtown DWIN meets the First (1st) Wednesday of each month. For more information, please email: firstcoastdwin@comcast.net August 6, 2008 (Wednesday) @ 12:00 Noon the Nassau County Democrats will hold its Blue Bag Lunch. They will talk about whatever anyone wants to discuss. No reservations! Bring a friend! Bring your own lunch! LOCATION: Nassau County Democratic HQ ~ 401 South 8th Street ~ Fernandina Beach, FL The Blue Bag Lunch will take place every week on Wednesdays of each month at noon. Next dates are: August 13 ~ August 20 ~ August 27. For more information, please contact: Bernita Dinwiddle, Party Chair ~ email: bernitadinwiddle@alltel.net August 12, 2008 (Tuesday) @ 6:30 p.m. the Mandarin/Southside Democratic Club meeting will be held at: LOCATION: Mandarin Library ~ Kori Rd. Guests are welcome. The meetings are usually held the Second (2nd) Tuesday of each month. For more information, please contact: Josh Sachs ~ Club President ~ jsachs3@gmail.com August 14, 2008 (Thursday) @ 6:00 p.m - 7:30 p.m. the Duval County Central Committee Monthly Meeting will be held at: LOCATION: Duval County HQ's ~ 4811 Beach Blvd., ~ Suite 103 ~ Jax For more information, please call: Duval County HQ's ~ (904) 390-7001. August 19, 2008 (Tuesday) @ 7:00 p.m. the Beaches Democratic Club will hold their meeting at: LOCATION: The Beaches Library ~ 600 N. 3rd. Sreet ~ Neptune Beach. Guests are welcome. The meetings are usually held on the Third (3rd) Tuesday of each month. For more information, please contact: Tom Collins~FloridaCollins@aol.com or Lynn Cattin ~ lcattin@bellsouth.net August 19, 2008 (Tuesday) @ 6:30 p.m.- 8:30 p.m. the DWIN General Meeting will take place at: LOCATION: Duval County HQ ~ 4811 Beach Blvd. ~ Suite 103 ~ Jax. For more information, please call Headquarters at: (904) 390-7001 August 19, 2008 @ 7:00 p.m. the Westside Democratic Club will be held at: LOCATION: County Tag Building ~ Mickler Avenue in Callahan. Guests are welcome. These meetings are usually held the Third (3rd) Tuesday of each month. For more information, please call Phil Morton ~ (904) 879-5163. August 25, 2008 (Monday) @ 7:00 p.m. the Clay County DEC meeting will be held at: LOCATION: Orange Park Public Library ~ Kingsley and Plainsfield Ave. ~ Orange Park, FL Guests are welcome: These meetings are usually held the Fourth (4th) Monday of each month at the Orange Park Public Library. For more information, please call Cary Herold "Chairwoman" at: cherold@claycountydemocrats.net or phone: (904) 272-1680. August 26, 2008 (Tuesday) @ 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. the Duval County Campaign Committee Meeting will be held at: LOCATION: Duval County HQ's ~ 4811 Beach Blvd. ~ Suite 103 ~ Jax. These events will take place every Fourth (4th) Tuesday. For more information, please call: (904) 390-7001. September 11, 2008 (Thursday) @ TBD ~ The DWIN Annual Reception will be held: LOCATION: Duval County DEC HQ's ~ 4811 Beach Blvd., ~ Suite 103 ~ Jax. EVENT DESCRIPTION: Democratic Women's Information Network. For more informaton, please call: (904) 390-7001.
Any questions or comments? If you would like to have your organization or function posted here, email me at hotdolly@webtv.net. Feel free to ask questions and I'll point you in the right direction. "Dolly Simplot" is a registered Democrat in Clay County and dues paid member of the Clay County DEC and also a dues paid member of the Duval County Women's Democratic Club, Inc.
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