SUPPORTING DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATES, PRINCIPLES and VALUES
NEXT MEETING: February 14, 2021 • 1:30 p.m.
California’s new Secretary of State, Shirley Weber, will headline a Feb. 14 event celebrating Black History Month. The event is being hosted by the Democratic Club of Ventura and the Ventura County Democratic Central Committee.
The event will bring together other dynamic speakers, including Dr. Tecoy Porter, a pastor and founder of the Sacramento Chapter of the National Action Network; Jovan Agee, who has nearly 20 years of experience in lobbying, political campaigns, community development, and business development to share with us; James Joyce III, Former District Director for California State Senator Hannah-Beth Jackson, District 19; Ted Bagley, former Vice President of Human Resources Amgen, Thousand Oaks, and author.
The panel will be moderated by Ventura City Councilmember Lorrie Brown.
The Zoom event will begin at 1:30 p.m. Go here to register ==>
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83494526321?pwd=RDJOZ0tOcXl5S1pQdytIK3AxL283UT09
The event will bring together other dynamic speakers, including Dr. Tecoy Porter, a pastor and founder of the Sacramento Chapter of the National Action Network; Jovan Agee, who has nearly 20 years of experience in lobbying, political campaigns, community development, and business development to share with us; James Joyce III, Former District Director for California State Senator Hannah-Beth Jackson, District 19; Ted Bagley, former Vice President of Human Resources Amgen, Thousand Oaks, and author.
The panel will be moderated by Ventura City Councilmember Lorrie Brown.
The Zoom event will begin at 1:30 p.m. Go here to register ==>
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83494526321?pwd=RDJOZ0tOcXl5S1pQdytIK3AxL283UT09
Treatment Before Tragedy: Creating Change for Mental Health Services in Ventura County
Our panel at the January 10, 2021 meeting spoke about the serious gaps in services for the county's mentally ill. Ventura County must prioritize treatment of the seriously mentally ill and develop a just and easy-to-navigate continuum of care. Thank you to Suz Montgomery, Mary Haffner, Dr. Jeffrey Hayden and Denise Wise for enlightening us on this issue.
Our panel at the January 10, 2021 meeting spoke about the serious gaps in services for the county's mentally ill. Ventura County must prioritize treatment of the seriously mentally ill and develop a just and easy-to-navigate continuum of care. Thank you to Suz Montgomery, Mary Haffner, Dr. Jeffrey Hayden and Denise Wise for enlightening us on this issue.
Ventura Democratic Club
What we do:
• Voter outreach, education and registration
• Year-round visibility at community events
• Provide volunteers to support Democratic candidates
• Network with County Democratic Party and neighboring Democratic organizations
• Bring in speakers from like-minded organizations to talk about local and national topics
Democracy is not a spectator sport
We need YOU to join our club, and get involved.
Our future and our kids' future depend on YOU to KEEP IT BLUE! Ask about opportunities to donate your time to the Ventura Democratic Club. Join us now!
What we do:
• Voter outreach, education and registration
• Year-round visibility at community events
• Provide volunteers to support Democratic candidates
• Network with County Democratic Party and neighboring Democratic organizations
• Bring in speakers from like-minded organizations to talk about local and national topics
Democracy is not a spectator sport
We need YOU to join our club, and get involved.
Our future and our kids' future depend on YOU to KEEP IT BLUE! Ask about opportunities to donate your time to the Ventura Democratic Club. Join us now!
In 2020, we won big!
These candidates were all endorsed by the Ventura Democratic Club and won their races:
U.S. Congressional District 26 - Julia Brownley
California Senate District 19 - Monique Limon
California Assembly District 37 - Steve Bennett
Ventura County Board Supervisor, 5th District - Carmen Ramirez
Ventura City Council, 2nd District - Doug Halter
Ventura City Council, 3rd District - Mike Johnson
Ventura City Council, 7th District - Joe Schroeder
Ventura Unified School District, Area 2 - Sabrena Rodriguez
Ventura Unified School District, Area 3 - Amy Yamamoto Callahan
These candidates were all endorsed by the Ventura Democratic Club and won their races:
U.S. Congressional District 26 - Julia Brownley
California Senate District 19 - Monique Limon
California Assembly District 37 - Steve Bennett
Ventura County Board Supervisor, 5th District - Carmen Ramirez
Ventura City Council, 2nd District - Doug Halter
Ventura City Council, 3rd District - Mike Johnson
Ventura City Council, 7th District - Joe Schroeder
Ventura Unified School District, Area 2 - Sabrena Rodriguez
Ventura Unified School District, Area 3 - Amy Yamamoto Callahan
Katie Porter in Ventura
Special fundraising event a success
The Democratic Club of Ventura hosted Congresswoman Katie Porter on Saturday, October 12, 2019 at the Poinsettia Pavilion and raised thousands of dollars towards her campaign. After a fantastic speech and answering a lot of questions, Katie posed with each and every participant! You can still support Congresswoman Porter at:
https://secure.actblue.com/donate/dcvkatieporter#edit
Special fundraising event a success
The Democratic Club of Ventura hosted Congresswoman Katie Porter on Saturday, October 12, 2019 at the Poinsettia Pavilion and raised thousands of dollars towards her campaign. After a fantastic speech and answering a lot of questions, Katie posed with each and every participant! You can still support Congresswoman Porter at:
https://secure.actblue.com/donate/dcvkatieporter#edit
Our Annual Keep It Blue Event
The Democratic Club of Ventura hosts a summer fundraiser each June! More than 200 attendees are greeted by a team of amazing volunteers and then enjoy a room full of energy and enthusiasm as community members and elected representatives meet and greet and discuss important issues. With auction items galore, great food and drink, live entertainment and our best BLUE elected officials, our event is not to be missed. Contact Helen Conly for more details: conlyhelen@gmail.com
Event Photos 2019
A special thanks to Dina, Cheryl and Victoria for fabulous photos:
click here to see Photos from the 2019 event
Event Photos 2018
Photographer Victoria Borjesson captured the 2018 event:
click here to see 2018 event photos
News About Previous KIB events
VC Reporter Article
The Breeze Article
The Democratic Club of Ventura hosts a summer fundraiser each June! More than 200 attendees are greeted by a team of amazing volunteers and then enjoy a room full of energy and enthusiasm as community members and elected representatives meet and greet and discuss important issues. With auction items galore, great food and drink, live entertainment and our best BLUE elected officials, our event is not to be missed. Contact Helen Conly for more details: conlyhelen@gmail.com
Event Photos 2019
A special thanks to Dina, Cheryl and Victoria for fabulous photos:
click here to see Photos from the 2019 event
Event Photos 2018
Photographer Victoria Borjesson captured the 2018 event:
click here to see 2018 event photos
News About Previous KIB events
VC Reporter Article
The Breeze Article
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Gun Sense:
Club Panel Discussion A group of panelists whose lives were changed by gun violence in our community discuss their experiences, their passion for gun control, and ways to get involved as a gun-control activist so our children are safer. This is a quality-of-life issue. Our public places and our schools should not be a battle ground. Let's keep our Nation BLUE. Let's keep our loved ones SAFE. |
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