July 10-14 Northern Wisconsin State Fair, Volunteers needed (Details below) Candidate Events June 14 - 6-7:30pm Meet & Greet with Jodi Emerson (Details below)
June 15, 4-5:30pm, Meet your Candidate Event (Details below)
June 20 - 5:30pm, Discussions with Rep. Jodi Emerson & BJ Hollars (Details below)
July 16 - 3rd CD Primary Forum(Details below)
July 18 - Forum of Democratic Candidates for 93rd Assembly(Details below)
Yard Signs - CANDIDATE and DEMOCRATIC VALUES YARD SIGNS ARE NOW AVAILABLE at the Democratic Resource Center, 440 Broadway, Eau Claire. Putting yard signs on your yard or fence encourages others to get involved in the democratic process, to show their values, and to become informed about candidates, issues, and elections,
These signs are currently available for you to pick up:
JOE BIDEN & KAMELA HARRIS JODI EMERSON for 91st Assembly NICK BUTLER for 93rd Assembly CHRISTIAN PHELPS for 93rd Assembly
Vote for Democrats. They vote for us.
The Truth Matters. Vote Blue.
Save our Democracy. Protect Your Right to Vote.
If you need to have signs delivered, please call 715-852-0330. We do not yet have signs for Senator Tammy Baldwin. Watch for sign updates in the enews. Donations for signs are encouraged and very gratefully accepted, but are not required.
Please help Linda Norton and Phil Swanhorst go to the DNC as delegates!
Eau Claire County Democrats are very honored that two of our own—Linda Norton and Phil Swanhorst—have been elected as Delegates to represent Eau Claire County and Wisconsin at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago in August. However, delegates must pay theirown hotel, food, and travel expenses, but the Eau Claire County Democratic Party is not permitted to contribute funds to send delegates to the DNC. Linda and Phil recently received a congratulatory letter which explained that their hotel rooms are assigned by the Democratic Party, but delegates must pay for those rooms themselves: “Price: $559.73/ night (Set rate for all room types & includes breakfast + 17.4% tax). A minimum four-night stay (Aug 19-22) is required.” Linda and Phil must come up with $2240 each, just for the hotel.
Please help with Linda and Phil’s expenses. You can mail or drop off funds at the Democratic Resource Center at 440 Broadway St., Eau Claire, WI 54703. Checks can be made out to “Linda Norton” or “Phil Swanhorst.” They have agreed to share the donations.
3rd CD Candidate Forum Tuesday, July 16, 6:30pm-8pm Rebecca Cooke, Katrina Shankland and Eric Wilson - (Flyer below)
93rd Assembly District Candidate Forum Thursday, July 18,6pm Lazy Monk Brewing 97 W Madison St, Eau Claire, WI
Nicholas Butler and Christian Phelps
CONVERSATIONS WITH REP. EMERSON and B.J. HOLLARS
Thursday, June 20 5:30-6pm Social time 6pm Program
In person at 440 Broadway St., Eau Claire Zoom option available (see below)
Rep. Jodi Emerson has a tough campaign for the redrawn 91st Assembly Seat, and she will explain how we can help. Then B.J. Hollars will talk about his book Wisconsin for Kennedy: The Primary That Launched a President and Changed the Course of History.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
CIVIC MEDIA – Thursday, June 13; 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.; Will be broadcasting live from Shift Cyclery & Coffee Bar, 615 Graham Ave., Eau Claire.
CIVIC MEDIA is a network of 20 radio stations across Wisconsin in 12 distinct news/talk media markets, including the Chippewa Valley. Highly recommended for those who want to listen to progressive radio covering northwest Wisconsin. Download the “app.”
Poll Workers and Watchers needed for the August primaries and the November election.
No spending, No work, No school. On the 2nd anniversary of the overturning of Roe v. Wade, girls, women, and allies go on strike. Participants do not go to work, do not go to school, and/or do not spend even 1 penny. As our privacy, body autonomy, healthcare, and travel rights are being removed, we remove ourselves for 1 day en masse. We stand together for all Americans to show that the nation needs us. To sign up for a virtual strike, go to https://action.womensmarch.com/events/women-s-strike-2024
Northern Wisconsin State Fair
July 10 – 14 NWSF Fairgrounds 225 Edward St., Chippewa Falls
It’s not too early to start planning to help staff the Chippewa and Eau Claire County Democrats booth at the fair. This year, Eau Claire County Dems will be staffing the table on Thursday, July 11 and Saturday, July 13.
There are two shifts each day that need to be filled. Contact the DRC to sign up for a shift. - ecdems@eauclairedemocrats.com or call: 715-852-0330New Assembly Districts – People in the Eau Claire area should double-check to see what Assembly District they are residing in before signing nomination papers. The MyVote.wi.gov site is up-to-date for the 2024 maps. Scroll down to “Check my Elected Officials” to find your Assembly District number.
Rural Youth Vote Workshop
Saturday, June 15th Time: 1pm CT
Just 49% of young Americans ages 18-29 plan to vote in the 2024 presidential election with the majority of young voters in rural areas leaning blue. Democrats and Republicans alike both have their eyes on two voting blocks that have the power to swing battleground states in 2024; rural and young voters. In this workshop facilitated by the young organizers behind Keep Arizona Blue Students Coalition, a PAC dedicated to turning out GenZ voters for Democrats up and down the ballot, we will hear from young voters themselves what is needed to mobilize the youth vote on and off the campus.
*This workshop is open to all Contest Every Race grantees, candidates and allies.
You can attend Coffee Klatch in person or via Zoom. Members who have Zoom access who want to reduce risk of COVID infection are encouraged to join via Zoom. Check out the Coffee Klatch notes. Each week Connie and the team provide timely topics of interest and links to many articles. *Masks are optional for in-person attendance. JOIN THE MEETING Coffee Klatch Notes 6.6.24 We Need To Implement FDR's Second Bill of Rights Written by Zoe Roberts, Local EC County Citizen. Linked from the Guest Column, Captimes.com, May 30, 2024
More Back Up Volunteers Needed!
Sojourner House Volunteering
When: 2nd Sunday, Each Month 6:30pm - 8:30pm Interested in helping out with the Sojourner House Team? We could use a few backup volunteers who can help when others can't be there. Join the team by calling the DRC: 715-852-0330 or email: ecdems@eauclairedemocrats.com Duties include being there by 6:30 pm, helping with intake, scheduling shower and laundry times, and setting up/serving/cleaning up the evening meal.
CLICK HERE To Learn More About How to Get Involved with the Eau Claire County Democrats.
All Memberships Are $10.00 Per Person. Want to Join Online? Scan the QR Code Below:
Dunn County Democrats Monthly Meeting 6:30pm, 4th Wed. each month You are invited to Fair Maps! Celebrate and Learn!
Thursday, June 13, 4-7pm Menomonie Judicial Center 615 Stokke Pkwy, Menomonie, WI 54751 Link to learn more.
New Memo Show JFC has the Authority to Release Funds and Has Done It Ten Times over the Last Two Administrations. Memo Link Sen. Jeff Smith (D-Brunswick) and Rep. JODI EMERSON (D-Eau Claire) released a memo showing partial vetoed funding releases in the past. LRB Memo RE: Examples of JFC Partial Veto Actions.
Publishing information in the Eau Claire Dems Enews and Newsletter
Deadline for submissions for announcements of events for the Weekly ENEWS or Monthly Newsletter is Monday: Noon of the publication week. Newsletters* - published on the first Tuesday of the month. ENEWS - published all other Tuesdays.
Submit to: NEWS@eauclairedemocrats.com Include: "Please announce" in the subject line. *Occasional exceptions based on calendar.
Thursday, June 13, 4-7pm
