NEW CCDP OFFICERS
Last Thursday, we elected new officers at our Virtual Convention.
Chair: Greg Perry
1st Vice Chair: Hannah Reynolds Wilson
2nd Vice Chair: Feidin Santana
3rd Vice Chair: Sagid Elhillali
We are so lucky to have such an amazing leadership team and are so excited to see what amazing work we will be able to accomplish as a community and a party in the next two years. Congratulations to Hannah and Sagid on their reelection and welcome to Greg and Feidin!
BEST OF CHARLESTON NOMINATION FOR BLUE JAM 2020 VIDEO A few weeks ago, we urged everyone to nominate the Blue Jam 2020 video for Best Locally Produced Video in the City Paper’s Best of Charleston. Well, we succeeded! Now, we want to win, so we ask all of you to vote for the Blue Jam 2020! Voting has started, so click the link below & support CCDP! Also, please be sure to vote for some of the great local Democrats nominated in categories like Best Progressive, Legislator, and Council Member.
Message from the Chair
Charleston County Democrats,
First, thank you again for trusting my leadership and affording me this opportunity to serve as your chairman. I would like to give deference to former Chairwoman Colleen Condon, who has worked diligently to further push the efforts of this Democratic Party.
I am anxiously anticipating the many great things we will accomplish in our beloved county. Together, we will get more Democrats elected. We will serve our community and advocate for individuals who have to deal with unjust barriers. We are a strong party and because we are unified, we are only going to get stronger. Our future looks bright!
Democratically yours,
Greg Perry
Charleston County Democrats,
First, thank you again for trusting my leadership and affording me this opportunity to serve as your chairman. I would like to give deference to former Chairwoman Colleen Condon, who has worked diligently to further push the efforts of this Democratic Party.
I am anxiously anticipating the many great things we will accomplish in our beloved county. Together, we will get more Democrats elected. We will serve our community and advocate for individuals who have to deal with unjust barriers. We are a strong party and because we are unified, we are only going to get stronger. Our future looks bright!
Democratically yours,
Greg Perry
Upcoming Events
All meetings until further notice will be conducted “virtually” using Zoom. You can connect by computer or telephone. We will continue to use MobilizeAmerica to RSVP.
| WED MAR24 6 PM | City of Charleston Climate Action Engagement Virtual Public Meeting The City of Charleston is seeking public input on the draft climate action plan, a strategy to reduce carbon pollution. There will be a virtual public meeting TONIGHT (3/24) from 6-7:30 PM. Please join to learn more, ask questions, and provide comments. Find out more information about how you can participate here and register for the virtual event below. Virtual Meeting (by computer or phone)Register Here > |
| THU MAR25 8:30AM | Virtual Coffee with Democrats Join fellow Democrats for a cup of coffee and great conversation. No specific topics. We have been meeting for 13 years and do not want to give it up, so it will be on Zoom until further notice. Virtual Meeting (by computer or phone)Click here to RSVP > |
| MON APR12 6 PM | LWV Good Governance Symposium Series Session 3: Electoral College and Institutional Reforms The third session focuses on another set of timely topics that come with a complicated history but greatly impact the future of our democracy: the Electoral College and institutional reforms.The keynote speaker for the evening is Jordan Ragusa, Associate Professor and Associate Chair of the Political Science Department at the College of Charleston. He will discuss the history of the Electoral College, US Senate, and filibuster and how they function today (and with what consequences on American democracy).Then, Sylvia Bernstein of the LWVUS National Popular Vote Task Force will discuss the national popular vote compact, how it would work, and what it would take to get it enacted. A Q&A with panelists will follow. Please note that this event is virtual.Virtual Event (by computer or phone)Click here to Register > |
WEEKLY NEWSLETTER GIVEAWAY
Last week’s question was:
“What are two of the ways Greg Perry mentions that he has sought to serve his community?”
There were a number of correct answers, such as starting a nonprofit, serving as a youth mentor & basketball coach, and taking on this new role with CCDP. Thank you again to everyone who participated! The winner of the giveaway was Mark Stewart.
Mark, please reply to this newsletter to claim your prize!
We are going to take a week off of the giveaway question this week, so check back next week for a new question.
Give Back
APRIL NAVIGATION CENTER MEAL SERVICE
We are looking for a couple of volunteers to help us serve a meal at the Navigation Center on Thursday, April 1st (don’t worry, this isn’t some April fools prank).For those who don’t know, on the first Thursday of every month (this means 4/1/21), the CCDP supports the Navigation Center to help feed our neighbors. We need your help to make this event run smoothly! We need:
- 1-2 people to provide some sort of dessert (like cookies!) for around 50-60 people. I will provide the address of where to drop off the dessert off closer to the event.
- 2 more people to help serve the food and clean up afterward (around 4:15-5:45pm)
Please sign up HERE if you are interested in helping out! And, as always, please mask up, wash your hands, and maintain social distance throughout the entire event. If you have any questions, feel free to email erinr@charlestondemocrats.com.
Contribute
BUY SOME MERCHANDISE TO SUPPORT CCDP!
Please support CCDP (and help elect Democrats) by buying one of our brand new t-shirts water bottles, Koozies, bags, and pint glasses!
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