Orange: http://www.ocfelections.com/
Seminole: http://www.semcoelections.org
Speaking of volunteering, there is quite a bit going on this week. Here is a list of upcoming events:
Ongoing
Canvassing w/ the Sem Dems
When: 10 a.m. Saturday, July 5
Contact: Richie at 407-963-6925
Data entry w/ the Sem Dems
When: Every Tuesday evening. Contact Ernie for details -- elangdon2@cfl.rr.com
Where: DEC office, 125 Robin Road, Altamonte Springs
Phone banking w/ the Sem Dems
When: 6-9 p.m. Tuesday, July 10
Where: DEC office, 125 Robin Road, Altamonte Springs
More info: contact G.K. at communications@seminoledemocrats.com or 321-696-3534
Red, Hot and Boom Voter Registration/ Night of Fun and Fireworks
Altamonte Springs, Crane's Roost Park
4-10 p.m. (Fireworks begin at 9:30)
For more information, contact Necole at NecoleDuncan@live.com
Friday, July 4
Fireworks at the Fountain 4th of July Celebration
Lake Eola, Downtown Orlando
4-10 p.m. (Fireworks begin at 9:15)
For more information, contact Necole at NecoleDuncan@live.com
Sunday, July 6
I-4 Corridor For Change Meeting
5 p.m.
Panera Bread, Altamonte Springs
At the corner of 436 and Maitland Ave.
Monday, July 7
UCF Students For Barack Obama Meeting
Student Union, UCF campus 4- 5:30 p.m.
contact: NecoleDuncan@live.com
American Momentum Building
Gray-Robinson, Downtown Orlando
7 p.m.
"Come find out how you can get involved in the Obama campaign! Hear from campaign staffers, local organizers and sign up to volunteer!"
RSVP on the MyBO website (follow link)
Tuesday, July 8
UCF College Democrats Meeting
UCF campus, 7 p.m.
contact: Chris Chambers
cchambers@studentsforbarackobama.com
Wednesday, July 9
The Central Florida Democracy For America Meetup
Orlando Public Library, 6:30 p.m.
Sunday, July 13
Voter Registration, AKA Lounge
9 p.m. *Pine & Magnolia, Downtown
68 East Pine Street
Orlando, FL 32801
Saturday, July 19
Canvass For Change
*Everywhere*
"Please come and join the Obama for America campaign at the Orlando 4 Obama grassroots headquarters. We will be going out into various communities across the city to knock on doors at 10 am and 3 pm. Bring your friends and family - Let's build the hope together here in the magic city of Orlando. See you there!"
I-4 Corridor For Change Car Wash
Altamonte Springs, FL (location to be announced)
10 a.m.
Seminole County DEC Office Grand Opening/Fundraiser
NEW OFFICE (yay!)
125 Robin Road, Altamonte Springs
5 p.m., families welcome
"Come celebrate the Grand Opening of the Seminole County Democratic Party's new Headquarters! Meet local candidates while munching on hot dogs and other goodies."
Sunday, July 20
Community Barbeque
11 a.m. until we get rained out (so far the forecast looks good)
Dinky Dock Park, Winter Park
Join us for food and friends at this fun social event. Meet other community groups, talk politics, and help to organize your community for Obama.
Monday, July 21
Orange County Dems Monthly Meeting, 7 p.m.
Classroom Teachers Association
1020 Webster Avenue
Orlando, FL 32803
"Gather with us as we join forces with the local Democratic Party at their monthly meeting. Learn more about the local political scene as well as next steps for the Obama campaign both locally and nationally."
Orlando, FL 32803
"Gather with us as we join forces with the local Democratic Party at their monthly meeting. Learn more about the local political scene as well as next steps for the Obama campaign both locally and nationally."
Tuesday, July 22
Alan Grayson For Congress Meetup
Langford Park, 6:30
1808 E. Central Blvd
Orlando, FL 32803
Thursday, July 24
Seminole Dems Monthly Meeting 7 p.m.
Eastmonte Civic Center, Altamonte Springs
830 Magnolia Drive
Altamonte Springs, FL 32701
*This is the last general meeting before the August primary election and the Democratic National Convention, so there is much to be done!
*If I have missed something, or you would like to include your event contact: I4CorridorForChange@gmail.com
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News from the Orange County Dems:
"Quite a few of our best candidates have pulled last minute challengers for the November Elections. State Attorney Lawson Lamar and Elections Supervisor Bill Cowles are in races. So are Tally Reps Darren Soto (Dist 32), Scott Randolph (Dist 36), and Tony Sasso (Dist 32). That's why The Democratic Party of Orange County is rev-ing up for all our races. "
The Presidential race is so exciting this year that sometimes it's easy to forget that there are other people running for election- but other Central Florida progressive candidates need our support, too. I will be linking to the websites of the candidates here on the I4 Corridor blog, so check the margins for more information about each.
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Pictures!
Unite For Change Party, June 28th
at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Rahaman
We found it! Thanks to the balloons
Definitely the right place : )
Our hosts, the Rahamans (not all of them- Joe is second from the left and that's me on the end)
Next stop...Obama cake
People to know in this picture: second from the left is Marian Williams, State Committee Woman for the Seminole County Democratic Executive Committee (she's very helpful, and throughout the meeting encouraged everyone to become more involved with the Seminole County Democrats), and to the right of her are Belinda Morgan-Sterling and Chris Mincey, active Obama volunteers who regularly schedule local voter registration drives.
This is Lee Wild, Chair of the Seminole County Dems Administration and Credentials Committee and hero to Democrats everywhere. If she can't walk the precincts, she will drive everyone over there, she says. Thank you, Lee.
Here we're all watching the video prepared for the event.
Joe admitted that he choked up a bit watching volunteers from across the country share their stories (sorry, Joe, your secret is out) : )
About 35 people attended the event (our largest gathering so far!), and a few dropped in toward the end. It was nice to meet so many interested, involved members of my community.
Yes, that is an Obama bumper sticker on my folder.
After the video we shared our own stories
This is my favorite picture
This is Pablo Vega, who attended our last meeting and brought his son and daughter to the party.
A visiting Fellow from another state. It was great to hear about Obama work elsewhere.
I hope you all enjoyed the event. We will be planning another social event for this coming week, probably on Wednesday or Thursday. More to come about that. I hope you all have a terrific week. Barack the Vote!
