MAILING PARTY!
We had a 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.
On November 18th, EDC Board Members volunteered to help staff the Venice Democratic Club table at the Venice Pride event.
The EDC Fundraiser/Wine Tasting was held on November 6th on Manasota Beach. All tickets were sold and everyone enjoyed the event! Proceeds will be used to Make Florida Blue.
Board member Larry Johnson and his wife Linda, represented our Club at the Hispanic Caucus Festival on October 1, 2023
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
We met on a monthly basis throughout 2023 to listen and learn, make plans and socialize.
Monthly Members and Friends Meeting
May 24, 2023 Lemon Bay Park Pavilion
Our EDC “End of Season” Pizza Party very well attended with over 45 members! The pizza was hot, the Comedian was entertaining and we all had a few laughs.
Monthly Members and Friends Meeting
April 26, 2023 Englewood Chamber of Commerce
Daniel Kuether, newy-elected Chair of the Sarasota County Democratic Party gave us an overview of plans for preparing in 2023 to Get Out the Vote and prepare/support Candidates in 2024. After a short business meeting, we adjourned to socialize with snacks and beverages.
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.