Events

Aug
11
Wed
SDC August Membership Meeting @ Starlite Ballroom! & ZOOM
Aug 11 @ 7:00 pm – 8:15 pm

Watch for more information on our speaker and topic for August.

Aug
12
Thu
Ron Be Gone Fundraiser @ via Internet
Aug 12 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm

Join Congresswoman Stephanie Murphy and the stars of “Whose Line Is It Anyway” Colin Mochrie, Ryan Stiles (also of “American Housewife”), and Greg Proops, for a fun-filled evening.

Register at: RonBeGone.com/WhoseGov

Aug
27
Fri
POSTPONED! Leadership Blue Convention @ Rosen Plaza Hotel
Aug 27 @ 4:00 pm – Aug 29 @ 2:00 pm

This event has been POSTPONED due to the outbreak of COVID -Delta.

Watch for new dates when they are announced.

The Leadership Blue Convention is FREE to attend and to participate in.Educational and working sessions are held throughout Saturday. Various Statewide Caucuses and Committees develop their platforms, plans and rules during these sessions. If you want to know how the FDP works you should attend these sessions in person. COVID-19 protocols will be in effect.

 

You’re also invited to the 2021 Leadership Blue Gala dinner! We have some exciting guest speakers in the works that we’re looking forward to sharing with you in the coming weeks.

Date: Saturday, August 28th, 2021

Time: 6:00 PM EDT Doors Open — Gala scheduled from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Location: Rosen Plaza Hotel, Orlando, FL

All ticket purchases and sponsorship sales are final and non-refundable.

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Sep
8
Wed
SDC September Membership Meeting @ Starlite Ballroom! & ZOOM
Sep 8 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

It’s time to go BACK TO SCHOOL!
Learn what YOU can do to help improve our public schools.

Meet New Polk School Superintendent FRED HEID.
Hear his plans to help our students, teachers & staff.

Sep
27
Mon
Voter Registration @ Solivita Farmers' Market
Sep 27 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am

A representative from Lori Edwards office will be at the Farmers Market on Monday, September 27th next to the SDC table from 9am till 11am to assist with voter registration, vote by mail, or other questions you may have about voting.

Thanks to Celeste Williams, SDC member and Precinct 411 Captain, for arranging this event.

Oct
13
Wed
SDC October Membership Meeting @ Starlite Ballroom! & ZOOM
Oct 13 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Our Guest speaker for October. Esteban Leonardo Santis, PhD from the Florida Policy Institute will join us via Zoom.

This meeting will be held in person in the Solivita Starlite Ballroom, as well as on Zoom. Members will be emailed a link prior tothe meeting. All oters wishing to attend via Zoom are asked to email President Brian Fillette at the email address above.

 

Oct
23
Sat
SDC GAME DAY! @ The Palms at Solivita
Oct 23 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Our major fund raiser for the year will feature lots of fun, games and refreshments as we put the isolation on COVID-19 behind us. Watch for more details as the date approaches. Details subject to change.

If you have an idea for a game that you would like to have included, or if you are available to help with the event, please contact Deb Wright ASAP!

 

Oct
26
Tue
Polk County Legislative Input Meeting @ Center for Public Safety Building
Oct 26 @ 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Representative Colleen Burton, Chair Designate of the Polk County Legislative Delegation, has announced that a Legislative Delegation meeting will be held on October 26, from 1:30 pm – 6:00 pm, at the Center for Public Safety Building, 1251 Jim Keene Blvd., Winter Haven.

The annual public meeting is an opportunity for citizens, elected county and city officials and members of civic organizations to address the delegation before the 2022 state legislative session begins.

We have been advised that those interested in speaking before the delegation will have a chance to register starting Oct. 1.

Nov
10
Wed
SDC November Membership Meeting & Election @ Starlite Ballroom! & ZOOM
Nov 10 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Our Guest speakers for November will be. Lori Edwards, Polk County Supervisor of Elections, AND Lita Epstein, SDC Member and Chair of the Solivita CDD Board.

This meeting will be held in person in the Solivita Starlite Ballroom, as well as on Zoom. Members will be emailed a link prior to the meeting. All others wishing to attend via Zoom are asked to email President Brian Fillette at the email address above.

 

Dec
8
Wed
SDC Members Appreciation Night @ Starlite Ballroom - NO ZOOM!
Dec 8 @ 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm

There will be no Zoom for this meeting.

We will recognize the hard work and great efforts of our members and celebrate the first year of the Biden/Harris Administration.

Food and beverages will be provided for our members. There will be no external speakers, the Board will review our accomplishments of 2021 and member appreciation awards will be presented.

  • New and renewing SDC members are cordially invited to the Annual Membership Appreciation Dinner & Meeting on Wednesday, December 8 in the Starlite Ballroom
  • Doors open 5:30pm, Dinner served 6:00pm, Meeting begins 7:00pm.
  • Salad, Appetizers, Wraps (Turkey, Italian, Vegetarian), Dessert.
  • Door prizes too!
  • There is no cost to Club members for this event and you will have the opportunity to start or renew your membership for 2022 at the discounted price of $12

RSVP via email to Kate Kohout katekohout@yahoo.com no later than Wednesday, December 1 to reserve your place.