July 2024
Letter from the Chair
The August primary is 50 days away and it will be the most consequential election for our public-school children. School board candidates, Pam Cunningham and Tom Henning, have openly expressed intentions to replace existing progressive values with their Christian ideologies and advocate for policies that marginalize children based on their identities and deny their existence. While making sure that our childrens’ lives are protected, there are better ways to secure their safety than to put more guns into our schools. We want our children to have an honest education, not one based only on the teachings of one religion.
For the sake of our children, we must reelect incumbents Stephanie Lucarelli and Erick Carter. They are our best hope for maintaining a school system free from religious indoctrination and censorship. Stephanie Lucarelli and Erick Carter will ensure that every child can be themselves in a safe, secure environment and that every parent can raise their child according to their own values. They will also ensure that our tax dollars are used to provide an honest and comprehensive education.
Ensure you are eligible to vote in the August 20th primary.
The last day to register to vote is July 22.
August 8 is the final day to request a Vote-By-Mail ballot.
Early voting begins on August 10th through the 17th from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
If you will be out-of-town in August, provide that address when you request your Vote-By-Mail ballot as the post office cannot forward ballots. Go to www.CollierVotes.gov to register to vote or to request a Vote-By-Mail ballot.
In the meantime, donate to the Stephanie Lucarelli and Erick Carter campaigns, make phone calls on their behalf, and plant a yard sign or two showing your support for the candidates that will protect our school system from Christian indoctrination.
The Democratic Executive Committee (DEC) will meet
JULY 3rd, 2024 – 5:30 PM Meet & Greet, 6:30 PM Meeting
at Collier County Democratic Party Headquarters
600 Goodlette-Frank Road #110, Naples FL 34102
The DEC is the local official arm of the Florida Democratic Party and is comprised of elected Committeemen and Women. Official meetings are held on the first Wednesday of each month at 6:30 PM. We will hold a public Meet & Greet at 5:30 PM at our July meeting. Please join us!
All registered Democrats may attend and observe as guests, and all attendees must register ahead of time. Only DEC members may vote and participate in the meeting. Attendees are encouraged to join 10 minutes early to get settled before the meeting begins.
To learn more about the Collier County Democratic Party, join us at one of our Saturday morning
“Welcome to the Party” virtual sessions! See below.
JOIN the Democratic Executive Committee (DEC)
at the NAPLES JULY 4th PARADE!
JULY 15, 2024 – 8:00 AM – 12:30 PM
11th Avenue South, between 4th St and 5th St, Naples, FL
Come on out and join us at the 2024 City of Naples 4th of July Parade! It will be a great time to show your patriotism, to support your candidates and causes (no restrictions this year).
INTRODUCTION to the Democratic Executive Committee (DEC)
Upcoming “Welcome to the Party” and Volunteer Orientation Events!
JULY 13th & 27th, 2024 – 11:00 – 12:30
Virtual via Zoom
Please register to receive link to join our Zoom online session!
Join other Democrats for this virtual program that will introduce (or re-introduce) you to the Collier County Democratic Party, including our clubs, caucuses, and committees. You will also learn about how you can get more involved to help us protect our democracy in the 2024 election.
Because this is a virtual program, you can participate from anywhere. We also have volunteer activities you can do from wherever you are located!
Whether you’re an introvert, an extrovert, have very little or a whole lot of time to give, the contribution of your expertise and patriotism will be invaluable.
Pick the date that works for you. After you register, you’ll receive an email with information about how to attend the event. We look forward to seeing you!
GenZ Committee of the Collier County Democratic Party
GenZ UNITY CONFERENCE
JULY 13th at 3:00 PM
Collier Democratic Party HQ
600 Goodlette-Frank Road #110, Naples FL 34102
The GenZ Committee of the Collier County Democratic Party will hold a community event to connect, commit, and cultivate in the name of liberty and democracy. This is the opportunity for GenZ voters to meet, converse, and work with like-minded individuals on critical issues such as the upcoming School Board and Supervisor of Elections races, Climate Change, Immigration Policy, Government Aid Programs, Voting Rights, Florida Constitutional Amendments, and many others!
Let’s discuss the concerns and ambitions of Democrats our age over a spread of delicious refreshments. Bring a friend and leave with ten more! Drive your future and make a difference.
The Collier County Democratic Club (CCDC) will meet
JULY 15, 2024 – 4:30-6:30 PM
The French Brasserie Rustique
365 5th Ave S
SUMMER HAPPY HOUR SERIES
June – August 2024!
All Democrats Welcome. Please Join us!
Join us for Happy Hour at The French for Bastille Day plus one (day) on Monday, July 15th. Meet and mingle with like-minded people to discuss current events and local happenings. Wine $8, Beer $5, assorted cocktails $9; French chicken wings, deviled eggs, pate, croque monsieur, onion soup are around $10. Au revoir!
The Democratic Women‘s Club of Marco (DWC Marco)
WILL NOT MEET in July. Our next meeting will be
AUGUST 13, 2024 – 5:00-6:30 PM
We will review the Ballot for the August 20th Primary and Discuss Talking Points on Key Voting Issues
Please join us in August for the latest information about voting in the Primary!
Members and guests welcome! Community members interested in joining the club and promoting our Democratic values while supporting its charitable efforts can go to dwcmarco.org or contact us at info@dwcmarco.org.
The Collier County Democratic Environmental Caucus
Vote in the August 20th Primary for school board members who will ensure that students who attend the Collier County schools have access to scientifically based curriculum that addresses our environmental and climate crisis.
To ensure you can vote, you must re-enroll to receive your Vote by Mail ballot to vote in the August 20th school board election, no later than August 8th.
To protect Collier County students, sign up for our activities to ensure everyone re-enrolls to receive their VBM ballot, AND votes in the school board elections. https://www.environmentalcaucus.com/florida-environmental-caucus/
ONGOING MEETINGS – Make your voice heard in local government!
The Collier County arm of the Florida Democratic Party is supported entirely by volunteers and donations from voters like you!
We’re at a critical juncture, and your support has never been more vital. By donating today, your contribution will go twice as far, thanks to our generous donors who have pledged to match every dollar. This means your $100 donation becomes $200, directly impacting our efforts to uphold Democratic values and fight for the causes we believe in.
Additionally, we invite you to join this inspiring group of matching donors. Your commitment to match donations not only amplifies our collective impact but also motivates others to contribute, knowing their support will be doubled. Together, we can ensure our message resonates louder and reaches further. Your donation today can make all the difference in our shared fight for progress and justice. For information about becoming a matching donor, please email info@CollierDems.org.
HOW ARE YOUR DONATIONS SPENT? Your donations allow us to support Democratic candidates, prepare election materials for distribution to voters, help fund our vote-by-mail and voter registration efforts, and allow us to maintain a local party headquarters for the use of volunteers and candidates. Your donations also fund our many voter outreach activities, including:
- CCDEC participation in local events and parades, promoting our party and encouraging voter registration
- Supporting our neighborhood-by-neighborhood outreach, such as our “Party with the Party” events
- this “Democratic Dispatch” monthly newsletter
- Legislative Action Alerts
- press releases, letters to editors, and editorial articles sent to public news media, supporting Democratic views
- Mass email, text, and phone banking campaigns in support of our Democratic campaign and candidates
- Social media outreach and advertising
- Print, radio, and TV interviews and advertising
- and a whole lot more!
Please consider a one-time or monthly donation, or increasing your current monthly donation in the run-up to November. Only with your help can we maximize the impact we can make on this most crucial election year!
Our heartfelt gratitude goes out to every single one of our incredible donors! Our local party wouldn’t exist without you!
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CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE SEEKS VOLUNTEERS!
Many different activities and opportunities exist to help make a difference in this election! Work remotely from anywhere via phone or computer (great for our friends up north!) or on the ground right here in Collier County.
For example, volunteers are needed for auto-replies to inquiries and feedback from our texting campaigns, or help with phone banking, both accomplished easily online. This is your chance to directly affect the 2024 election. Click below!
We have held Meet & Greet parties in neighborhoods all over Collier County since February, with great success. Democrats love meeting their like-minded neighbors, learning about the school board elections coming up in August, and learning about all the ways they can help fight for Democracy in Florida.
Thank you to our individual hosts and the volunteers helping to bring these parties to you!
If you are interested in helping coordinate Meet & Greet parties, or hosting one in your own neighborhood, please click below to learn more! See you at the Party!
The Collier County Supervisor of Elections website is extremely helpful and user friendly. You can visit them at CollierVotes.gov.
In one click, you can access a wealth of information and perform voter actions such as:
- Voter Information Lookup (View your voter registration status and so much more)
- Register to vote or update your voter status
- Request a vote by mail ballot
- Track your mail ballot
- Find early voting locations and wait times (you can vote at any one of the 11 locations during early voting)
- Find your precinct and voting location (on election day you must vote at your assigned precinct)
- View your sample ballot (in the Upcoming Elections tab)
And of course, you can always call our Collier County Democratic Party Voter Protection Hotline at 239-434-7754 starting on July 1.
Join our Postcarding activity to help protect the Collier County School Board!
This is an easy and effective way you can make a difference by ensuring that fellow Democrats vote in the August school board election.
We give you everything you need, pre-printed, from postcards to address labels. Studies have shown that these postcards can significantly increase voter turnout. To learn how you can help us reach more voters, click the button below!
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