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!
Florida Legislature – End of Session May 5, 2023
All of our Republican reps voted as you would expect them to, Rose LaChapelle, the DWCFL Legislative Liasion of the Year recaps each piece of legislation in a PDF at this link:. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1B5bQnPrKKsr3HupeyoZ0ctpPhog8fbDx/view?usp=share_link
LIVE Legislative Recap: Rose will be giving a legislative review on 5/23 at 7:00 via Zoom. Here is a link to the Mobilize sign-up: https://www.mobilize.us/sarasotacountydec/event/563066/
“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!
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Safety Training
March 27, 2023
The Englewood Democratic Club hosted fifty-eight fellow citizens at the Englewood Chamber of Commerce as five members of the Englewood Fire Department Rescue Team delivered an informative, lively refresher course on critical safety issues. Topics included an overview of CPR – when to initiate it and how to perform it. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation is an emergency lifesaving procedure performed when the heart stops beating. Immediate CPR can double or triple the chances of survival after cardiac arrest.
Also included was an explanation of the signs of stroke and the appropriate immediate response as well as the use of defibrillators. The Heimlich maneuver was demonstrated and tips on fire safety in the home were discussed.
The firemen encouraged the audience members to have a list of all medical issues and medications prominently displayed in their homes (on the refrigerator was recommended) and on their persons at all times.
At the conclusion of the presentation, the firemen insisted on applauding the audience for their attendance and encouraged them to enroll in more extensive training, including CPR certification, available through the Englewood Fire Department.
This was a non-partisan free event sponsored by the Englewood Democratic Club where all were welcomed, regardless of political affiliation.
EVENTS IN YEAR 2023
On December 12, 2023 EDC Members gathered to celebrate the Holiday season together.
EDC Members Attend FDP’s Stand United Rally in Tampa
May 7, 2023
This from Creative Loafing Tampa Bay:
“Last Sunday, temperatures climbed to the high-80s in Tampa. Still, an estimated 300 heated local democrats led by Florida Democratic Party Chair Nikki Fried took to Ybor City to stand united against Gov. Ron DeSantis who oversaw a 60-day legislative session that expanded anti-LGBTQ and immigration laws, brought us closer to radioactive roads, gave landlords more power over renters, and threatened to send more fertilizer runoff flowing towards our springs…” https://www.cltampa.com/tampa/photos-nikki-fried-and-hundreds-of-florida-democrats-stand-united-at-rally-through-ybor-city/Slideshow/15600448/15600454Addison Adcock Guest Editor in Sarasota Herald-Tribune!
May 22, 2023 
Local student has blueprint for preserving democracy
Your Turn Addison Adcock Guest columnist
Editor’s note: Addison Adcock, a graduating senior at Lemon Bay High School in Englewood, recently received the inaugural, nonpartisan Living Democracy Award from the Englewood Democratic Club for her essay on the question ’What can I do to preserve and improve our democracy?’Adcock, who aspires to be an attorney, also received a $1,000 college scholarship for her essay,…
Click here to read:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1TpwTQYJtaRVS1hVfaSpxzBI6ROJEqLei/view?usp=share_link
$1000 scholarship awarded to Lemon Bay High School graduate
May 8, 2023
The Englewood Democratic Club presented its first “Living Democracy Award” to graduating Lemon Bay High School senior, Addison Adcock at a ceremony held at the high school. Ms. Adcock was the winner of the Club’s non-partisan essay contest based on the question: “What Can I do to Preserve and Improve Our Democracy?”.
Ms. Adcock’s submission, “Our Living Democracy” was the unanimous selection of an expert panel of judges consisting of Judith Geithmen, retired Lemon Bay English teacher; Michael Haymans, attorney in Punta Gorda; and Joyce Colmar, retired attorney and Adjunct Professor of Law.
The $1000 scholarship was presented to Ms. Adcock in recognition of her excellent essay and in the hope that it helps her realize her career goal of “upholding the justice system in our great nation.”
Florida Legislature – End of Session May 5, 2023
All of our Republican reps voted as you would expect them to, Rose LaChapelle, the DWCFL Legislative Liasion of the Year recaps each piece of legislation in a PDF at this link:. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1B5bQnPrKKsr3HupeyoZ0ctpPhog8fbDx/view?usp=share_link
LIVE Legislative Recap: Rose will be giving a legislative review on 5/23 at 7:00 via Zoom. Here is a link to the Mobilize sign-up: https://www.mobilize.us/sarasotacountydec/event/563066/
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
Kennedy King Gala
Sarasota County Democratic Party Annual Fundraiser
March 13, 2023
EDC Members attended and heard from of U.S. Congressman Maxwell Frost (D) and FL Representative Anna Eskamani.(D) for Orlando District 47. Frost (pictured) is the youngest member of Congress and the first member of Generation Z elected to Congress. Ms. Eskamani is a tireless crusader for Democrats in the Republican-dominated Florida Legislature.
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.
Kennedy King Gala
Sarasota County Democratic Party Annual Fundraiser
March 13, 2023
EDC Members attended and heard from of U.S. Congressman Maxwell Frost (D) and FL Representative Anna Eskamani.(D) for Orlando District 47. Frost (pictured) is the youngest member of Congress and the first member of Generation Z elected to Congress. Ms. Eskamani is a tireless crusader for Democrats in the Republican-dominated Florida Legislature.
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.