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We, the Democratic Club of Ventura:
Please join us at these upcoming events: January 13, 2019 2pm - 3:30pm 2126 Knoll Drive Ventura, CA 93003 |
PLEASE JOIN US for our next events:
January 13, 2019 2126 Knoll Drive Ventura, CA 93003 2pm - 3:30pm Topic - Immigration Reality Guest speaker - Ruth Maria Capelle, PhD Ruth Capelle, Ph.D. retired Professor of Art History, CSU Fullerton, will speak on the Root Causes of the Massive Immigration from Central America. Dr. Capelle has travelled extensively in Central America, especially in El Salvador, where she assisted repopulations in the war zones during the Civil War, 1980-92. She also spent 6 months at the Jesuit University in San Salvador, UCA, doing archival research on the causes of the war. In Los Angeles, she served 10 years (1984-94) on the Board of Directors of CARECEN, the Central American Resource Center. Since 2003, she has returned to El Salvador on several delegations to study the implementation of the Peace Accords and community development in the former war zones. |
Suz Montgomery, awarded for her work with seniors. Cheryl Heitzman City Councilwoman presenter.
PAST EVENTS:
Thank you for making
the Democratic Club of Ventura's inaugural fundraiser
KEEP IT BLUE
a success!
The Democratic Club of Ventura's inaugural summer fundraiser Sunday, June 30, had something for everyone! The sold out event's 210 attendees were greeted and checked in by a team of amazing volunteers and then joined a room full of energy and enthusiasm as community members and elected representatives met and discussed important issues.
WE HAD A DRONE!
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IN THIS WEEK'S VC REPORTER
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A special "fly over" by drone pilot Jeff Urea provided a bird's eye view while attendees enjoyed great music and food prior to the start of the program. Keep an eye here on our website as we post video and photos from the event! Drone shots coming soon...
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courtesy of Victoria Borjesson
DYNAMIC SPEAKERS!
Enthusiastic opening remarks and introductions by 2nd Vice Chair/Fundraising Chair Diana Sparagna and DCV President Matty Park started the program followed immediately by Master of Ceremonies, California State Democratic Party Chairman, Eric C. Bauman. Eric's dynamic personality kept the crowd entertained and the program moving. From Ventura Mayor Erik Nasarenko to our keynote speakers, Salud Carbajal and Julia Brownley the crowd stayed engaged and excited to be there.
CONGRATULATIONS TO AWARD RECIPIENTS!
DCV Awards Chair Carol Lindberg presented the Social Justice Award to Maricela Morales, Executive Director of Central Coast Alliance United for A Sustainable Economy (CAUSE) and the Environmental Award to co-recipients Diane Underhill Ventura Citizens for Hillside Preservation (VCHP) and Steve Bennett, Save Open Space and Agricultural Resources (SOAR).
The afternoon wrapped up with photo opportunities and more discussions on issues of importance by those in attendance.
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!
Clear Blue Platinum: Iglow & Bacharach, J & S Properties & Management, SEIU Local 721, Sparagna & Sparagna
Sky Blue: Halter-Encinas Enterprises, Inc.
Summer Blue: Collaborative Financial Solutions, LLC, Dan Long, Dem Sociables-Progressive Meetup.com Clubs-Ventura & LA Counties & Portland, OR Join us on Facebook! ,
Kosdzin, Fields, Sherry & Katz, Marie Lakin/ArtsVentura, Law Offices of Mark Polan, Mary Haffner, Stonewall Democrats VC
FABULOUS FOOD, MARVELOUS MUSIC AND FUN FOR ALL!
The food was delicious, the live music was upbeat and fun and we sincerely hope that everyone who attended had as much fun as we did!
If you were unable to attend this event, do NOT despair! We will have more! And in the meantime we invite you to join us at our next club meeting, Sunday, September 10.
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