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We, the Democratic Club of Ventura:
Please join us at these upcoming events: March 10, 2019 2pm - 3:30pm 2126 Knoll Drive Ventura, CA 93003 |
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March 10, 2019 2126 Knoll Drive Ventura, CA 93003 2pm - 3:30pm Guest speaker, Mayor Matt LaVere, will be speaking on issues affecting the city of Ventura. Matt LaVere, a native Venturan, was elected to the Ventura City Council in November 2016. He was appointed to the role of Mayor by his colleagues in December 2018. Matt is a principal of LaVere Huff LLP, a law firm based in Downtown Ventura where he advises numerous local businesses and individuals on corporate, labor/employment and real estate matters. Prior to working as a lawyer Matt held positions in the White House, as a legislative aide on Capitol Hill, and worked a six month position with the United States Attorney’s Office Organized Crime Strike Force in Las Vegas, Nevada. Following graduation from Villanova Preparatory School in Ojai, Matt attended Pepperdine University where he earned a bachelor's degree with honors and distinction in 2000. Matt earned his law degree from the Pepperdine University School of Law. Beyond his duties as Mayor, Matt also serves on the Council’s Homeless & Affordable Housing subcommittee and represents the City on the Board of the Association of Water Agencies (AWA) and the Board of the Regional Defense Partnership for the 21st Century (RDP-21). Matt also acts as the City’s liaison to the Casitas Municipal Water District Board and the Ventura Manufactured-Home Residents Council (VMRC). Matt also enjoys his role as an Executive Board Member of the Ventura College Foundation, which serves to support the thousands of students attending Ventura College through scholarships and programs. Matt resides in Ventura with his wife Alicia and daughters Lucia and Lorenza. |
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
CLICK HERE TO READ THE POST EVENT WRITEUP IN THE DAILY BREEZE
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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