Zoom link for our meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81885665595?pwd=YzRwOXZCYlFuRFlFL2RqQUl1NWFUZz09
Featured Speakers:
Cynthia Haffey,
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AND
Richard Wilder,
President of Buffalo Soldiers Florida Buffalo Soldiers Florida
Col. Charles Young Chapter
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86029538943?pwd=WTFVT290ZGYzZzNFMGVKY29MYkNqQT09Meeting ID: 860 2953 8943
Passcode: 20212021Only Steering Committee members can vote, should the need arise; hopefully issues that may require a vote can be pushed forward to December. In December, our meetings will return to the regular schedule. The Steering Committee will meet on Monday, December 5; the general meeting of the Polk Dec will meet on Monday, December 12th.The election for officers of the Polk DEC for the next two years will be held on Monday, December 12th. The following positions are open for election:
- Chair
- 1st Vice Chair
- 2nd Vice Chair
- Treasurer
- Secretary
- Sergeant at Arms
The Nominating Committee will be appointed at the November 14th meeting. DEC members wishing to run for office will indicate their intent and forward their bio to the nominating committee.
We look forward to your honest and open participation in this upcoming meeting of the members of the Polk DEC to discuss plans for gaining momentum as we push toward the 2024 election.
Minutes from October 3, 2022 meeting
Agenda (revised) for November 14, 2022 meeting
September Financial Report
October Financial ReportPolk County DEC is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: Polk DEC Steering Committee/PC Meeting
Time: Monday, November 14, 2022 06:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)Thanks,
Catherine Price
Chair, Polk County DEC
The Rainbow Ridge LGBTA Democratic Caucus of Polk County will be hosting the Polk County DEC Christmas Party.
Please be sure to bring an unwrapped gift or gift card which will benefit children in foster care.
Location
Sign up below for follow up info.
Mandatory Monthly meeting of Polk County Precinct Captains.
Open to all registered Democrats.
The election for officers of the Polk DEC for the next two years will be held on Monday, December 12th. The following positions are open for election:
- Chair
- 1st Vice Chair
- 2nd Vice Chair
- Treasurer
- Secretary
- Sergeant at Arms
Request a Zoom link at: vcpolkdec@gmail.com
New and renewing SDC members are cordially invited to our annual
Membership Appreciation Dinner Party on Wednesday, December 14 in
the Starlite Ballroom.
Doors open 5:30pm, Dinner served 6:00pm, Meeting begins 7:00pm.
On the menu: Salad, Appetizers, Wraps (Turkey, Italian, Vegetarian), Dessert.
There is no cost to Club members for this event and you will have the opportunity
to start or renew your annual membership for 2023 at the discounted rate
of $12. This discounted rate offer is valid for the month of December 2022 only.
Please RSVP via email to Kate Kohout katekohout@yahoo.com
no later than Wednesday, December 7 to reserve your place at this dinner event.
Mandatory Monthly meeting of Polk County Precinct Captains.
Open to all registered Democrats.
The election for officers of the Polk DEC for the next two years was held on Monday, December 12th. The following persons were elected:
- Chair, Cesar Ramirez
- 1st Vice Chair, Barbara Harris
- 2nd Vice Chair, John Hill
- Treasurer, Craig Charrett
- Secretary, Polly Burkhart
- Sergeant at Arms, Mike Murphy
Request a Zoom link at: vcpolkdec@gmail.com
- Bob Monica, Solivita HOA Communication/IT Committee Chair will present updated information on the new Bulk Video and Internet Services request for proposal
We will elect new board members in March. The timeline for our elections is as follows:
- January membership meeting: Nominating committee appointments announced.
- February membership meeting: Nominees for Board member positions to be presented by Nominating committee.
- March membership meeting: Elections held.
This club expo offers the opportunity to learn about ours and other clubs available in Solivita.
Come watch or even march in the Lakeland MLK Parade with your fellow Polk County Democrats. Lakeland Dems are having a float in the parade.
Be sure to wear your Democratic Bling & bring signs or flags.
Let’s let Polk County know that the Democrats are in town!
