Democratic Club
By Mary Larson
LW contributor
Leisure World Democrats are invited to attend the next session of the LW Democratic Club’s Voter Education Series on Wednesday, Sept. 20, in Clubhouse 3, Room 3, at 1 p.m. These sessions are a component of the club’s efforts to emphasize the importance of down-ballot races. They are also designed to help voters learn how to discuss the issues involved in these elections.
Four politically active members of the LGBTQIA+ community will lead the Sept. 20 session. In addition to talking about their own experiences, these panelists will provide recommendations as to how to address specific issues when talking with prospective voters.
Readers can, but are not required to, register in advance for this session by emailing Bev Bender at Beverleybender@gmail.com or calling 562-5949148.
The club’s next membership meeting will be on Wednesday, Sept. 27 in Clubhouse 3, Room 9, at 1 p.m. The meeting will feature an in-person presentation by Cypress City Council member Frances Marquez. She is running in the March primary election to replace Andrew Do as LW’s District 1 representative on the Orange County Board of Supervisors. Do will be termed out of office in 2024.
A slate of candidates for the club’s 2024-25 Board of Directors will also be presented by the Nominating Committee during the meeting. Additional candidates can be nominated by club members during the meeting. The election will be held during the club’s November meeting.
The club’s Get Out the Vote in 2024 taskforce’s “Neighbor to Neighbor” program has been launched. The immediate goal is to establish a visible, friendly and helpful presence in every Leisure World neighborhood. The long-range goal is to increase the number of voters in the March 5 Primary Election.
Training sessions for club members who will be reaching out to their neighbors are scheduled for Sept. 24 and Oct. 4. To sign up or to receive more information about the training sessions, call Taskforce Chair member Kathy Moran at 805588-5141 or email kmoran97@yahoo.com.
There are a limited number of free tickets still available for anyone who wants to attend the first annual Democratic Party of Orange County Convention. This event has been rescheduled to take place in October. The convention will include a number of workshops related to the 2024 elections. Email mlarson. telfords@gmail.com or call 562296-8521 for more information or to reserve a ticket.
The Seal Beach Leisure World Democratic Club believes health care is a right, diversity is a strength, the economy should work for everyone, and that facts and truth matter.
All Leisure World Democrats and supporters are invited to subscribe to the club’s electronic newsletter. This semi-monthly free publication covers more in-depth reporting on issues and candidates. To sign up, email mlarson.telfords@gmail.com or call 562-296-8521. It is important to include full contact information.
