Holiday Party 2024
LIT DROP!
We got together to prepare literature for dropping house-to-house.
SIGN WAVE!
October 21- November 4, 2024
We got together at 776 and Dearborn to give our Candidates the visibility they deserve!
FUN WITH KAMALA!
Our October meeting was full of hope!
Chris Kamala 241105
Dave Kamala 241105
Laszlo Kamala 24
Karn Kamala
ADOPT A ROAD!
September 14, 2024
We got together at Pine and Dearborn to clean up!
On August 28, 2024 the EDC Membership Meeting Celebrated WINS in the August 20, 2024 Primary!
We congratulated School Board members Tom Edwards and Liz Barker & Democratic Candidate for Congress Manny Lopez. Our own Peter Imhoff, delegate to the Democratic Convention in Chicago, shared his experiences at that historic event.
MAILING PARTY!
We had another great time getting together to support a mailing to Charlotte County voters about the August 20, 2024 election!
POSTCARDS TO VOTERS!
June 24, 2024
We had a great time getting together to write postcards to Charlotte County voters about the August 20, 2024 election!
“OUR LIVING DEMOCRACY” SCHOLARSHIP
May 4, 2024
EDC Board Member Tony Dunbar and EDC President Chris Kenealy presented a $1,000 scholarship to McKenzie Brown, a student at Lemon Bay High School. The students were asked to write an essay answering the following question: WHAT ARE SOME STRATEGIES FOR ENCOURAGING YOUTH PARTICIPATION IN POLITICS?
Read her winning essay: CLICK HERE.
Great job, McKenzie, we wish you all the best in your future endeavors!
On December 12, 2023 EDC Members gathered to celebrate the Holiday season together.
Coffee Time!
In 2023, we met on the THIRD Tuesday of each month at 9:15 am at the Mango Bistro, 301 W. Dearborn, Englewood
We are sociable and like to get together! Lots to talk about. Look at our Calendar on the Upcoming Events page for future third Tuesday gatherings.
Coffee Time September 19, 2023
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Coffee Time August 21, 2023
Drinking Liberally...
In 2023, we met on the FIRST Thursday of every month from 4:30-6:30. First at the Cool Pickle in Paradise, then at Paraisio's.
We will continue in 2024-- check our Calendar on the Upcoming Events for future first Thursday gatherings.
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Adopt A Road
Adopt A Road July 8, 2023
Various events throughout 2023
Corner of East Dearborn and Pine St.
The Englewood Democratic Club has made a commitment to the Adopt-A-Road program to do our part to keep Sarasota Beautiful. In the hottest part of the summer, we met an hour earlier to avoid some of the heat. Our committed club members gathered 4 to 8 bags of trash at each event.
VP David Evans organizes this event- he would welcome help, so if you can lend a hand email him at: [email protected]
EDC Street Cleanup Crew
Members and Friends Meeting
March 22, 2023
We heard from Dawn Mann, newly-elected Chair of the Charlotte County Democratic Party. Ms. Mann covered the goals and initiatives for Charlotte County Democrats for the upcoming year.
After a brief business meeting, we enjoyed some social time with beverages and snacks.
2023 Board Members February 22, 2023
The Englewood Democratic Club is pleased to announce its board of directors for the upcoming year. Chris Kenealy will be serving as President, David Evans as Vice-President, Holly DeVogt as Corresponding Secretary, Andrea Kluender as Recording Secretary, and Tony Dunbar as Treasurer. At-large members of the board are: Karn Cunningham, Joyce Colmar, Gerry Pielack, Joe Del Bonis, Barbara LaCorte, Larry Johnson, Fran Dance, and Joanie Hillis. The Club has a full schedule for the upcoming year. In addition to monthly membership meetings, the Club holds monthly morning coffee and afternoon social hours at local restaurants. The Club continues with its adoption of Pine Street with regular Saturday clean-ups scheduled. Special events occur throughout the year.