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President:
Julia Heckendorn
1st VP Programs:
Jeanne Moeller
2nd VP Membership:
Laura Fries
Secretary:
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Treasurer:
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Welcome to DWC of St. Johns County We welcome all Democratic or Democratic Thinking Women. Our meetings are informational as well as an opportunity for group discussions. We invite you to visit us and to join. You will enjoy your experience and we will make you feel right at home in our pursuit of democratic ideals.
The Democratic Women's Club meets in St. Augustine, Florida at Public Library North US 1 and San Carlos, near the carrousel beginning at 5:30 PM. We have our program first and our business meeting immediately follows.
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Further information is available by calling either 904-797-7509 or 904-824-586
The Democratic Women's Club of St Johns County Florida is chartered by the Democratic Party through the National Democratic Women's Federation and the Democratic Women's Club of Florida, Inc.
Tuesday, October 20, 2009 - 5:30 PM - St. Johns County Main Library ,SEE BELOW FOR AGENDA
Membership If you are interested in becoming a member please send an e-mail message in the box below or fill out application.
October 20, 2009 Meeting Agenda
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1. Meeting dates 2010 –
2. Place available for our meetings Is there another day that would make for better attendance? Library is not taking reservations until they know their schedule.
3. First Friday-November 6-- at DEC Headquarters—Committee and Plans Ellie Smith – Gina Burrell
4. Music, Art, Picture Taken with Michelle and President Obama
5. Refreshments…..This is going to be a special EVENT and a Very Successful One!
6. December 11 Plans; Officer Installation; Pot Luck; Auction, Music You need to be a part of the planning
7. Fund Raising Planning Committee appointments/volunteers
8. DWCF, Inc Convention Reports- Julia Heckendorn
9. FDP Conference Report - Julia Heckendorn
10. Petitions to be signed
We would like to have you at this meeting so that we can make some very important decisions.
Julia
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The 53rd Annual state convention of the DWCF, Inc. was held this past weekend in Melbourne, FL.
Congratulations are in order for several members from our own Region 3:
• Julia Heckendorn - St. Johns County Democratic Women's Club (SJCDWC) - elected to State 2nd V.P.
• Marie Varon - Democratic Women's Information Network (DWIN) - elected to State Treasurer.
• Sue Polimeni - DWIN - elected Region 3 Chair.
• Elaine Domenick - SJCDWC - elected Region 3 Vice Chair.
About 170 voting members and guests from around the entire state of Florida attended the weekend meetings, workshops, meals, and activities. Our Region sent 13 members.
1. The membership passed 4 resolutions (a special thanks to Elaine Weistock, Pres. of the Clay County Democratic Women's Alliance for this information):
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2. An endorsement of State ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment.
3. Opposition to coastal oil drilling.
4. Discontinuation of the use of the FCAT (Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test) as the predominant factor in grading and penalizing schools.
5. Endorsement of legislation enabling nonviolent ex-felons, upon completion of their sentences, to receive automatic and retroactive restoration of their voting and other civil rights.
Keynote speakers included:
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• Author Linda Taylor who discussed "Great Women Exploring Nature - How Wild Florida Influenced Their Lives"
• Author Doris Weatherford highlighting the women Governors throughout our country's history.
• U.S. Congresswoman Suzanne Kosmas
• Florida Democratic Party Chair Karen Thurman
2009 Meeting Dates
October 27
November 24
December 11
Membership
If you are interested in becoming a member please send an e-mail message in the box below or fill out application. (Updated August 21, 2009.
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