MISSION STATEMENT: To build and sustain an inclusive proactive community that will protect our environment, our freedoms and our basic human and civil rights. We are committed to an indivisible St. Johns County with liberty and justice for all.

Wednesday, May 2, 2018

Additional Actions from SJC Dems. Busy times!





From the SJC Democratic Party

2018 Polling Place List for St. Johns County Announced

Polling places for the fall elections have been finalized for St. Johns County's 46 precincts. Twelve precincts in St. Johns County share voting locations so there will be 38 polling places open on election day for voting. 

Election Dates Are:          Tuesday, August 28 Primary election      
Tuesday, November 6 General election

Most St. Johns County voters will continue to vote at the same location they voted at in 2016; however, 4 polling places were not available this year or required changes due to growth.  Here are the polling places that have moved:
          
Precinct                Old Location                                                                       New Location
208                         St. Aubrose Catholic Church                                         St. Johns County Fair Grounds
209                         Hastings Town Hall                                                           W.E. Harris Community Center
405                         Ponte Vedra Presbyterian Church                             Ponte Vedra Concert Hall
505                         Church of Christ Lewis Speedway                             Anastasia Baptist Church SR 16

Affected voters will receive new voter information cards in approximately 2 weeks.  
Check our website for the updated polling place list and maps.  If you have any questions, visit our website at www.votesjc.com or call us 904-823-2238.

Are You Registered to Vote by Mail?

There are numerous reasons to Vote by Mail which include:
Convenience - fill in the ballot at home
Easy - you have time to talk about the candidates and the issues
Make more informed decisions - research the candidates and the amendments
Ensure your vote counts - once your ballot has been returned to the Supervisor of Elections Office (by mail or in one of the drop boxes), you can look up in My Voter at www.votesjc.com to see when your ballot was returned to their office. 

Candidate Meet & Greet
Sponsored by Progressive and Environmental Dem Caucuses

Sunday, May 6
12:00 Noon - 4:00 PM
Genung's Fish Camp
291 Cubbage Rd, Crescent Beach

Suggested Donation $10

Enjoy live music and purchase your lunch as you circulate among the candidates and learn about their respective platforms as you meet fellow Democrats, Progressives and Environmentalist

St. Johns Progressive Democratic Caucus
Training Workshop

          Wednesday, May 2, 2:00 PM
Democratic Headquarters
71 South Dixie Highway, Suite 6

The Training Session will take place on Wednesday, May 2 at 2:00 PM.  Then next monthly meeting will take place at Hurricane Patty's on Tuesday, May 15 at 6:00 PM.

If you are a progressive on issues, you will want to join with like-minded Democrats. For more information, contact caucus President Jim Henry at jimhenry2@gmail.com or 904-584-5409.


Democratic Environmental Caucus
of St. Johns County

Wednesday, May 2, 6:00 PM
Democratic  Headquarters
71 S. Dixie Highway, Suite 6

The Democratic Environmental Caucus of St. Johns County meets on the first Wednesday of the month at 6:00 PM. Candidates from US House District 4 have been invited to this meeting. Anyone interested in  the Environmental Caucus should contact John Pilecki at johnpilecki@gmail.com or 215-896-8656.

The Hastings Democratic Club will not meet in May.

Their next meeting will be held on Thursday, June 7
6:30 PM
Gethsemane Church
317 Daniels St, Hastings, FL 32145, United States

For more information, contact President Carol Holtz, 386-546-1997



The League of Women Voters
Friday, May 4
10:00 AM - 12:00 Noon
St. Augustine Beach City Hall
2200 A1A South

The League of Women Voters meets monthly on the first Friday of the month at the St. Augustine Beach City Hall from September until June.
For more information, contact Dr. Patricia Gill at pgill@bellsouth.net.  Dr. Gill Pat Gill is a board member and the St. Johns County Unit leader of the Jacksonville First Coast League of Women Voters.
Democratic Women's Club Meeting
Wednesday, May 9
6:00 PM
The Milano Room at Amici's
SR 312 and A1A South

"A Call to Action"
Guest Speaker:  Nancy Soderbert
Candidate for US House District 6

The menu options are Chicken Caccioatore, Tortellini with Pesto Cream Sauce and Shrimp Scampi.  The cost of $20 for the mean is paid directly to the restaurant.

The Democratic Women's Club meets on the second Wednesday of each month in The Milano Room of Amici's Restaurant, A1A South at SR 312.  The meetings alternate between a luncheon at 11:30 AM and an evening meal at 6:00 PM. For more information and to reserve for the meals, contact Pam Mirelson at: mirelsonp@gmail.com.

MAKING A KILLING: GUNS, GREED, AND THE NRA
Thursday, May 10
6:00 PM - Pizza
6:45 PM - Movie
Democratic Headquarters
71 South Dixie, Suite 6

Donation $20 or $10 for the film only

Call the office at 904-825-2336 to RSVP.

Making a Killing: Guns, Greed, and The NRA tells the stories of how guns, and the billions made off of them, affect the lives of everyday Americans. It features personal stories from people across the country who have been affected by gun violence, including survivors and victims' families. The film exposes how the powerful gun companies and the NRA are resisting responsible legislation for the sake of profit - and thereby putting people in danger.


"RING-DEM-BELLS"
Join the Northwest United for Progress Club
for phone banking fun!!

Come and enjoy calling "hot dems" to ask them to volunteer and be on the mailing list for this newsletter so they will be informed about our club activities.  What a nice way to connect with your Democratic and Progressive neighbors (those who are also calling and those you call)...and "ring-dem-bells" to celebrate each new subscriber to the newsletter and club friend.
RSVP requested...just send an e-mail to nwsjcp@gmail.com and we will provide you with location and more details.  
Saturday, May 12, 1-3 PM AND Saturday, May 26, 1-3 PM


Ponte Vedra Democratic Club Meeting
Wednesday, May 16
6:30 PM
Ponte Vedra Library

The Ponte Vedra Democratic Club May meeting is scheduled at 6:30 PM in the Friends of the Library Meeting Room at the Ponte Vedra Public Library on Wednesday, May 16.

Visit their facebook page: www.facebook.com/pontevedrademocrats/.

For more information, contact Laura Atkinson at lva711@comcast.net or Barbara Haugen at haugen.hodes@gmail.com. 

Northwest United for Progress Social
Tuesday, May 22, 5:30PM - ?
VITO'S ITALIAN RESTAURANT, BARTRAM WALK, JULINGTON CREEK

ALL ARE WELCOME!! NO RESERVATIONS NEEDED. We hope this will become a monthly event.


Voter Registration Training Sessions
Wednesday, May 23 2:00 PM
or by special appointment with Gary Farris.

The St. Johns Democratic Party is registered as a Third-Party for the purpose of doing voter registration.  In charge of this effort is Gary Farris, who is offering training sessions for those interested in getting out into the community to register voters.

If you are interested in participating through the Democratic Party with voter registration, you need to be aware that our voter registration forms are numbered and we are responsible for every single one of them.  It is a big responsibility to take on this obligation as there are financial penalties for lost forms.

For more information about voter registration, Gary can be contacted at 904-599-6241 or glandlkfarris@comcast.net.

A Recent Blue Bag Lunch
Wednesdays, 12 Noon - 2:00 PM,
Weekly Blue Bag Lunch

You are invited to attend our weekly Blue Bag Lunch on Wednesdays at Democratic Headquarters. We welcome newcomers - as well as our regular attendees - for active discussion about current political topics at the local, national or international level.
Bring your salad, sandwich or slice of pizza to our office, 71 South Dixie Highway, Suite 6. We look forward to seeing you there! Please note: There are only two spaces in front of our office, but there are a number of spaces a short distance behind the office in a designated parking area.















                 




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