Jun 12
ANNUAL PATRIOTIC PICNIC
Friday June 24, 2016, 6 p.m.
American Legion Hall
508 4th Street, Clovis
Fiona Ma
Guest Speaker
State Board of Equalization
Candidate for California State Treasurer
Complete Tri-Tip Dinner/Fundraiser
$25.00 per person
RSVP 559-322-9740
or ClovisDemocraticClub@gmail.com
Tickets available at
www.brownpapertickets.com/event/2549357
Or send checks Payable to Clovis Democratic Club
to P.O. Box 792, Clovis, CA 93613
May 13
Next Meeting: Thursday May19th 2016
At Seven Bar & Grill, 25 Shaw Ave. Clovis Phone: (559) 322-1605
Members to convene at 6:00. Business at 6:15. Program to follow immediately.
Here we are, another month closer to the election and what a difference a month can make. Donald Trump has now been crowned the Republican nominee for President. Not long ago, many were laughing at his candidacy and predicting that it would never happen. We were also expecting that the Democratic race would be wrapped up by now. How wrong the prognosticators were! We have all been told every four years that it is the most important election of our lives. This time I think it finally is, as the country is on the brink of electing someone who is clearly unqualified and temperamentally unfit for the Presidency. All thoughtful Americans need to come together to make sure that Trump is not elected. This means overcoming dissention and divisiveness among the Democrats and working together to get our presidential candidate elected as well as state and local candidates who can support the programs and policies of our party. Walking precincts, phone banking, or volunteering in crucial races are things all of us can do. If you need help connecting with campaigns, please contact any officer in the club.
Finally, for those of you living in Board of Supervisors District 2 or knowing any registered Democrats who do, please be aware that I am running for the Fresno County Democratic Central Committee, the entity that runs the local Democratic Party. I ask for your vote and that you consider the candidates running with me. The list can be found at www.facebook.com/District.2.Dems. Jeni
Republican Party in Turmoil as Two Groups Vie for Control Battle pits religious xenophobic racists against racist religious xenophobes.
Bill McEwen
Our April meeting featured a presentation by Bill McEwen, a veteran of 35 years with the Fresno Bee and most recently the Opinion Page editor. One of the Bee’s most well known personalities, he provided us with fascinating insights into the editorial process as it applies to the five McClatchy news publications in California.
High Speed Rail
Our May program will focus on updating the high speed rail issues. We will address these changes, talk about current status of the Rail and outline what we can expect in the future. Join us this month for a discussion of this important project.
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We have had a website for some time at http://clovisdemocrats.info/, ably managed by Judy Noteboom, and have recently expanded to FaceBook with a Clovis Democratic Club page. Please visit our page at www.facebook.com/Clovis.Dems and “like.”
High Speed Rail
Our May program will focus on updating the high speed rail issues. We will address these changes, talk about current status of the Rail and outline what we can expect in the future. Join us this month for a discussion of this important project.
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We have had a website for some time at http://clovisdemocrats.info/, ably managed by Judy Noteboom, and have recently expanded to FaceBook with a Clovis Democratic Club page. Please visit our page at www.facebook.com/Clovis.Dems and “like.”Newsletter 5-2016
Mar 07
As we move through the primary season, it becomes clearer every week how high the stakes are. It is possible that the competence of certain candidates to lead this country is not there. Will someone not qualified to be the leader of the free world get elected? On the other hand, if we are lucky enough to have either Bernie or Hillary elected, will they have a Congress that will work with them or one that only obstructs and gridlocks government? And the Supreme Court, the branch of government that has the most influence over the course of our country for the next generation, hangs in the balance. With so much on the line, what can we do individually and as a club to make a difference, especially with little to vote on here in Clovis? Here are some options:
Lots of opportunities to get involved!
Our March meeting will be a recap of the California Democratic Convention which happened February 26 through 28. We were fortunate to have several club members attending as Delegates who will share the high points (Vice President Joe Biden’s speech) and low points (Secret Service and TSA security) of the convention and give our impressions of meetings and speeches. There were Decisions made about a number of issues that we will report on and a lot of excitement about the coming elections. Much to learn about the workings of the Democratic Party in California! We also will hear from two local campaigns that have importance statewide or nationally.
