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DEMOCRATIC RESOURCE CENTER OFFICE HOURS Monday, Tuesday 10am-2pm, Wednesday, 10am – 6pm, Thursday, Friday 10am-2pm, Saturdays 9am-3pm Special Get Out the Vote Hours: March 28, March 30, April 1, 2 10am-6pm THE DRC WILL BE CLOSED MARCH 29-GOOD FRIDAY
CLICK HERE To Learn More About How to Get Involved with the Eau Claire County Democrats. Online payment looks different? We are now accepting online donation payments on NEONPAY, which will integrate with our database system. ACTBLUE monthly donations will continue.
Upcoming Events
Upcoming Coffee Klatch Guests March 7 - Erica Zerr Incumbent candidate for EC School District March 21 - Sen. Jeff Smith Speaks about new legislative maps
March 7 – Local Candidate Meet and Greet (Details below) March 7 - 8pm.President Biden's State of the Union Address March 18 - Sen. Jeff Smith and SDCC Fundraiser (Details below) April 13 – Common Ground for the Common Good – EC Dems Annual Spring Celebration & Fundraiser April 20 - 16th Annual Amazing Eau Claire Clean-up Conventions April 14 - 3RD Congressional District Convention, Black River Falls June 8-9, State DPW Convention, Milwaukee
Election Calling and Canvassing March 9 - Join Jodi Emerson and other local candidates before the Get out the Vote Canvassing Mobilize Link (Details below) March 16-17 - Get out the Vote Canvassing Mobilize Link March 23-24 -Get out the Vote Canvassing - Mobilize Link March 28, 30, April 1, 2 - Canvass with Dems - Final push before Elections - Mobilize Link
Upcoming Election
April 2 - Local Election for school board, city council and county board and Presidential Primary. April 2 - 8 pm Election Watch Party, DRC
Caucuses April 28 – EC County Caucus-EC Children's Theater May 19, 3rd CD Caucus, Stevens Point
to everyone who responded to the 2024 Annual Appeal, joined or renewed their membership in the Eau Claire and state Democratic Party!
Membership Update: New Memberships Jan-Feb, 2024: 90 Renewing Memberships Jan-Feb,2024: 92 Total Members as of Dec. 31, 2023- 308
Through your generosity, we have raised over $11,500 during our Annual Appeal.
The Eau Claire County Democratic Party will put all our financial and volunteer resources into important local elections this spring and into crucial state and national elections this fall. When we put all our resources into getting votes for Democrats and nonpartisan progressives, we can protect democracy and enact changes that Wisconsin needs. Other interesting numbers: Average donation: $87.15 Total Donors to date: 136
From the Desk of Phil.
Greetings,
The 2024 election season is already upon us. Throughout this newsletter you will find ways you can get involved in shaping our future. From canvassing to caucuses to conventions--there is much to be done. Key dates to remember: ● Spring Elections April 2nd ● Our Spring celebration April 13th ● 3rd CD Convention April 14th ● Our County Caucus April 28th We sincerely thank you for your donations to our annual appeal. Your generosity, as well as membership renewals and new members signing up, puts us in a good position going into a year of many significant elections. This year we will have support from the WI state Democratic Party. Already at work are regional organizing director Connor Burke and campus youth organizer Zach Britt. By mid-March, Dylan Vangsness will start working as a full time field organizer for Eau Claire and Chippewa counties. They cannot get out the winning votes alone. Please extend them your support by saying YES to volunteering to make phone calls, knock on doors, write post cards, feed the volunteers, staff the front desk, and more. Your hard work electing Justice Janet Protasiewicz a year ago has brought us the opportunity to participate in fair elections again. That is why it is so important that you get involved and vote. Not just this fall, but NOW in the upcoming spring local elections on Tuesday April 2nd. Success in spring elections is essential for the functioning of our local government, and it also provides the momentum we need for success this fall. Solidarity, Phil Swanhorst Chair Eau Claire County Democratic Party
Get fired up about spring & fall elections and find out how you can get involved! Join Jodi Emerson and our local candidates and enjoy some food as we talk about the road ahead in 2024. New maps are finally in place, and we have a chance to elect Democrats countywide to our County Board of Supervisors and City Council, but we need your help!
Come visit the Eau Claire Democratic Resource Center at 10am on March 9th and find out how you can get involved in electing Democrats up and down the ticket, from school board to the White House, in 2024! MOBILIZE LINK Connor Burke - connor.burke@wisdems.org
Welcome the Eau Claire, Chippewa County Field Organizer - Dylan Vangsness
We are excited to welcome Dylan Vangsness to the DPW Organizing Team. He is the primary organizer for the Eau Claire and Chippewa Counties in the months ahead to coordinate canvassing and get people out to vote during the upcoming elections!
Many of you have already met Dylan, as he's been involved in our local party since 2023. He currently serves as Secretary on the Executive Committee.
Show your support, reach out to Dylan and let him know you can join the "Get Out The Vote" Team! Dylan's work email: Coming Soon Dylan's phone: 715-410-8116 Texts are welcome!
RESERVATIONS NOW BEING ACCEPTED! "COMMON GROUND FOR THE COMMON GOOD" SPRING CELEBRATION CLICK HERE TO MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS TODAY!
Need a Hotel Room? The Holiday Inn South will hold a limited number of rooms at a reduced rate until March 13th. Contact the hotel directly. PHONE: 715-830-9889
GUIDE TO VOTING in the APRIL 2nd NON-PARTISAN ELECTION
The Democratic Party of Eau Claire County thanks all those who wish to serve our community by running for local office. Because there are so many local candidates to choose from in the upcoming April 2nd non-partisan election, we have prepared a list of some of the candidates we hope you consider voting for. Candidates listed below are members of the Eau Claire County Democratic Party, and/or have indicated and shown that they align with the principles and values of the Eau Claire County Democrats. To shorten the list a little, we are not including on this list incumbents who have no opposition. You can see what districts you are in and who is on your ballot by typing in your address at https://myvote.wi.gov/
For Eau Claire School Board: Joshua Clements Erica Zerr For Eau Claire City Council: District 1: Jessica Schoen District 2: Emily Anderson District 3: Aaron Brewster District 4: Clara Serrano District 5: Andrew Werthmann For Eau Claire County Board Supervisors: District 1: Todd Meyer (WRITE IN, INCUMBENT) District 2: Deirdre Jenkins District 3: Joe Knight District 10: Nancy Coffey District 13: Connie Russell District 14: Kirk Dahl District 16: David Hirsch District 17: Thomas Vue District 18: James Dunning District 20: Jasmine Case District 22: Katherine Schneider and Matt Lehner District 24: Heather DeLuka District 25: Christy Tomczak District 27: Loralee Clark District 28: Jim Schumacher District 29: Bob Swanson
Thursday, March 21, 2024 Monthly Meeting Candidates, Resolutions, Constitution
In person at 440 Broadway and on Zoom (see below)
5:30 Social time with light refreshments
6:00 Meeting Join us to hear from candidates for local offices at this last monthly meeting before the April 2 election. We will also vote on the resolutions the ECC Dems will submit to the 3rd CD. And we will vote on one more amendment to the ECCD Constitution.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
CONVENTION DELEGATES NEEDED TO REPRESENT EAU CLAIRE COUNTY DEMOCRATS at 3rd CD and STATE DPW CONVENTIONS
3rd Congressional District Convention is Sunday, April 14, in Black River Falls
WI State Democratic Party Convention is Sat.-Sun., June 8-9, in Milwaukee, WI The Eau Claire County Democratic Party has been allocated 61 voting delegates to the 3rd CD Convention and to the Democratic Party of Wisconsin Convention. Our delegate numbers make the Eau Claire County Democratic Party the largest county party delegation in the 3rd CD and the 6th largest county Democratic party delegation in Wisconsin! (All the larger delegations are from Eastern Wisconsin.) You can sign up now to be a delegate to one or both conventions: Delegate Request Form:CLICK HERE Or we can sign you up if you call the DRC (715-852-0330) or email ecdems@eauclairedemocrats.com. NOTE that signing up to be a convention delegate lists you a delegate for both conventions, but it does NOT register you to attend the conventions. DELEGATES still need to register for the CD Convention and register for the DPW Convention. (See convention registrations below.)
2024 3rd Congressional District Convention Sunday, April 14, 2024, 9 am to 4 pm Comfort Inn, N. 6295 Holiday Dr., Black River Falls, WI 54615 COME TO THE 3rd CD CONVENTION to promote Party unity, meet state and federal candidates, vote on amendments and resolutions, and elect members to committees. To sign up as a 3rd CD Convention Delegate, use the Delegate Request Form above. (Deadline for CD delegate signup is before April 1.) Delegates and Guests ALSO must REGISTER for the 3rd CD Convention itself. 3rd CD Registration Link: Or Click here for the 2024 Convention Mail-In Registration form. Registration fee is $35 for delegates and alternates who register by April 7. The registration fee is $40 after that date.The registration fee for guests is $25 and $15 for students. Black River Falls Lodging: To reserve a room for the evening, contact the Comfort Inn at (715) 670-3010. The current rate is $155.00.
2024 Democratic Party of Wisconsin Convention
Theme: Fighting for our Freedoms Saturday - Sunday, June 8 - 9, 2024 Potawatomi Hotel and Casino Milwaukee, WI COME TO THE CONVENTION to meet state and federal candidates, promote Party unity, vote on DNC Representatives, vote on resolutions, attend caucuses and workshops, enjoy hospitality rooms. For more information on the DPW convention, including how to register and reserve hotel rooms, go to https://wisdems.org/wisdems-2024-convention/ HOTEL ROOMS can also be reserved by calling (800) 729-7244. (Ask for the Dem convention rate.) POTAWATOMI ROOMS AT THE CONVENTION RATE GO FAST! MAKE YOUR HOTEL RESERVATIONS ASAP FOR FRIDAY - SATURDAY NIGHTS TO GET THE DPW CONVENTION RATE at the convention hotel. (The convention hotel page does list cheaper hotels nearby.)
A women whose name should be known to anyone who uses computers, Grace Hopper (1906-1992) created "plain language programming" which paved the way for modern computing. Dr. Hopper earned Ph.Ds.in math and physics. She was a professor of mathematics at Vassar when she joined the US Naval Reserve. She was assigned to program one of the first computers, the Mark 1, and wrote the first computer manual. In 1969, Hopper was awarded the first-ever Computer Science Man of the Year Award from the Data Processing Management Association. The U.S. Navy recalled Hopper to active duty in 1967 and promoted her to Rear Admiral. She loved educating people about how computers work. Her lectures were legendary and can still be viewed online. Hopper received numerous awards and honorary degrees and was posthumously awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Barack Obama.
SAVE THE DATE!
THE AMAZING EAU CLAIRE CLEANUP IS COMING ON EARTH DAY 2024.
Show your DEMOCRATIC community spirit by joining the Eau Claire County Democratic team to clean up the parks and streets of Eau Claire on April 20. It takes only a few hours. Gather some friends and plan to sign up! Sign up TODAY!
Call the Democratic Resource Center (715-852-0330)
or call Margetta (715-523-9028).
Thursdays - 10am-12pm
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. *Masks are optional for in-person attendance. March 7 - Erica Zerr Incumbent candidate for EC School District March 24 - State Sen. Jeff Smith Update on Legislative Maps
Regional Happenings Friday, March 15, 7am-9am Eggs and Issues: Legislative Breakfast Register Here Monday, April 8, 7-9pm The Health of American Democracy in a Polarized World - Donna Brazile, former Chair of the Democratic party, and Ana Navarro, Republican strategist. In person at UW-Steven Point and via Zoom. Click HERE for registration information. Sponsored by WIPPS, the Wisconsin Institute for Public Policy and Service
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.
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