to read our July 2015 Newsletter

07/15/2015
Volume 1, Issue 1
Chairperson/
State Committee Woman
Mary Greene
Vice Chair
Lancent C. Warren, Sr.
Treasurer
Seymour Pizette
Secretary
Peggy Lushine
State Committee Man
Bill Rettinger
The Brevard Democratic
August 8th Democrats United Banquet
Inside this issue
Banquet ...................................... 2
Come out and reconnect with Brevard County Democrats at our annual banquet. We look forward to seeing all of our allied groups, supporters and friends. Please support this great event and help make a
difference in Brevard County. The annual banquet is DEC’s main
fundraiser. We need your participation for the banquet and for all
our efforts to turn Brevard County “blue” in 2016. See Page 2 for
more info about the banquet…
2016 Democratic Candidates
Several hard-working individuals already have put themselves forward to run as Democratic candidates in the 20106 elections. In this
issue, we introduce individuals who plan to run for elected office. Please offer them your support, such as hosting a “Meet & Greet”
helping with petitions, canvassing and donating to their campaigns.
Remember, they are doing selfless work and need your support. They
are our voices on the front line. Let’s help them be successful.
Candidates .................................. 3
Clubs ........................................... 4
Non Partisan Friends ................... 5
Goings on .................................... 6
Special points of interest
 There’s still time to reserve a
table for the Democrats United
banquet.
Richard K “Dick Blake to be honored and
Brevard DEC Banquet
The Brevard county
DEC will be awarding
the first ever Harriet
V. and Harry T.
Moore Service
Award. At our annual
banquet on August
8th. According to
our chair woman,
Mary Greene “Mr.
Blake’s years of dedicated service and
sacrifice to his com-
munity does not go unnoticed
and the Brevard County Democratic Executive Committee will
make sure of it.” This Inaugural
award could not go to a more
proven and dedicated individual.
“Mr. Blake’s years of dedicated service and sacrifice to his community does not
go unnoticed and the Brevard County Democratic Executive Committee will make
sure of it.” Mary Greene, DEC Chairwoman
Banquet Details
Holiday Inn Viera
6:15pm
$90 Per Person
$800 Per Table of Ten
Vegetarian or Surf-n-Turf
Payments can be made at brevarddemocraticparty.org
or by mail.
To pay by mail: Make checks payable to Brevard DEC
Send to:
Brevard County DEC
1103 Hibiscus Blvd
Suite 401
Melbourne, FL 32901
Pd. Pol. Adv. Paid for and approved by the Brevard County Democratic
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Executive Committee
Help our candidates
We Really need to support our Candidates. They are doing selfless work
and deserve recognition, your support and donations. They are working so our voices will be heard. Make
sure they hear your voice and help
them out.
Action Item

2016 Current Active Candidates
Judge Richardson Roach State Senator
5019 St. Germain Avenue
Orlando, FL 32812
(407)625-1275
Sean Graham Ashby State Rep District 50
Post Office Box 781984
Orlando, FL 32828
(407)489-8322
David Anthony Kearns State Rep District 53
668 Dunbarton Circle NE
Palm Bay, FL 32905
(321)525-0117 [email protected]
Santa Isabel Wright State Rep. District 53
Post Office Box 100154
Palm Bay, FL 32910
(321)482-7006 [email protected]
Randy Foster Brevard County Commissioner District 3
P.O. BOX 61024
Palm Bay, FL 32905
(321)-431-9691 [email protected]
Volunteers
If you would like to be
a part of this newsletter and/or help
draft press releases for
the DEC and local candidates, this is
your opportunity to
volunteer and work
with DEC’s Communications Committee. Please
email Vice Chair Lancent Warren
at lancent.warren@out
look.com. A meeting
will be scheduled so
we can plan
and coordinate a communication strategy to
help turn Brevard
blue. Your assistance is
needed and appreciated.
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Action Item

Letters to the editor
We need volunteers to
write letters to the editor. This is pivotal to
getting our message out
as well as increasing our
relevance in the county.
If you would like to participate in this program
please email me at [email protected].
Candidates Continued
Dwight Lee Seigler (DEM) County Commission District 1
[email protected]
Website: Democracy.com/
DwightSeigler
Ron Taylor (DEM) County Commission District 1
(321)452-2821
[email protected]
Alan Borkowski (DEM) County
Commission District 5
[email protected]
Website: democracy.com/
voteforalan
Clubs and Allied Organizations
North Brevard Democrats Club
President: Jane W. Speidel
321-266-1910
Vice President: Bob Chavier
321-222-8797
Parliamentarian: Don Hawthorne
321-213-0599
Treasurer: Diane Hawthorne
Secretary: Andi Megivern
Beachside Dems
President : Doug Siemers
(321) 674-9912
Vice President : Seymour Pizette
(321) 674-5935
Treasurer : Donna Morris
(321) 253-2305
Secretary :
(321) 674-5935
We Meet every third Monday at the City Tropics Bistro, 249 5th Ave, Indialantic, FL 32903
Call 321-674-9912 for info, but just show up for a meeting!
South Brevard Democratic Women’s Club
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We represent the Democratic Women’s Clubs of Florida of East Central Florida in the counties of
Brevard, Indian River, Orange, Osceola and Seminole. A proud member of the Democratic
Women’s Clubs of Florida and the Federated Democratic Women Clubs. South Brevard Democratic Women’s Club is the oldest club in Brevard County. Established in 1960, it has an illustrious
history, being home to some of the most politically active women in the county over the years.
Today’s SBDWC is home to professional men and women, retirees, homemakers, issue advocates
and elected officials. People of all walks of life bring their experience and passion to SBDWC.
Non—Partisan Friends
North Brevard NAACP
The third Tuesday night each month at 7:00 p.m.
Office and Meeting Location:
Gibson Community Center
835 Sycamore Street
Titusville Florida 32780
Central Brevard NAACP
P.O. Box 516
Cocoa FL, 32922
Phone 321-639-2172 Fax 321-639-2174
Action Item
Many organizations and individuals
are supportive of Brevard DEC’s
goals and mission. Let’s be inclusive
by reaching out through personal
contact and with our newsletter.
Don’t let this newsletter die in your
inbox or on your desk. Forward it
to members of your organizations,
friends, and family members. Our
causes are real and our candidates
need support; every time you share
DEC info, you help make Brevard a
little more blue!
South Brevard NAACP
P.O. Box 2031
Melbourne, FL 32902
Contact Numbers: 321-412-3992, 321-749-4727
NOW– National Organization of Women
National Organization of Women (NOW)
Brevard NOW
Meets every second Tuesday of each month (Is that
right?)
The Blue Cellar, 5:30 p.m.
924 E. New Haven Ave.
Melbourne, FL 32901
Just east of the tracks, behind Continental Flambé.
Free and open to the public
For more information about Brevard NOW, send email to: [email protected]
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Goings on
Brevard NOW monthly membership meeting
Brevard now is a Non- Partisan friend of Brevard DEC
Program Topic - The History of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA) and the Dangers of
RFRA for Women and All Civil Rights
Tuesday July 14th, 5:30 PM
The Blue Cellar 924 E. New Haven Ave., Melbourne FL
Free and Open to the public
More information:
[email protected] or 321-720-3520
Space Coast Pride 2015
http://www.spacecoastpride.org/space-coast-pride-2015.html
The Eau Gallie Arts District in Melbourne will come alive with color and activity on Saturday,
September 26 as Space Coast Pride presents their annual festival and parade. There will be an
extensive line up of entertainment, vendors, food & drink, and a kids' area. Local merchants will
be participating with special promotions and activities. In its eighth year, Space Coast Pride expects to draw 2,500 people from across the state and the country. And if you participate as a
donor, vendor, or parade participant, you know you are helping Space Coast Pride support many
area non-profits. Be a part of it and celebrate diversity, inclusion, and acceptance. Registration
is now available online. It couldn't be easier
Brevard DEC
1103 W Hibiscus Blvd
Suite 401
Melbourne, FL 32901
Phone: (321) 327-7947
E-mail: [email protected]