June 30th Newsletter
In a post-Roe world, it's more important than ever to support local Democrats. Find out how to get more involved in the party by reading on!
All the work we do goes to electing progressive leaders at all levels. Check out our mission statement.
Volunteer at the Fair with the Clackamas Dems
CURRENTLY HIGH NEED
Our booths will be open at the Clackamas County Fair and the Oregon State Fair and we need volunteers like you for this fun family-friendly event!
You will...
Get a free ticket to the fair for the day! (Pick up at Will Call. Note: Parking is on your own.)
Meet and greet people who are interested in the Democratic Party.
Explain what the Clackamas Democrats are all about.
Run games and activities that are fun for kids.
Help people register to vote.
No experience necessary! We will show you what to do. Please note, volunteers must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 at the request of fair organizers.
Clackamas County Fair
County Fairgrounds in Canby
694 NE 4th Ave.
Canby, Oregon
August 16th-August 20th
Volunteer shifts are 4 hours and 15 minutes starting at 9:45, 1:45, and 5:45.
County Fair sign up: https://forms.gle/CUfbbPQsnJArHHCL7
Oregon State Fair
Oregon State Fairgrounds in Salem
2330 17th St NE
Salem, OR 97301
September 4th
Volunteer shifts are 4-5 hours (depending on shift) starting at 9:45, 1:45, and 6:15.
State Fair sign up (Choose Sept. 4th for the Clackamas Dems): https://signup.com/client/invitation2/secure/76999176563350051/false#/invitation
Email our Events Coordinator, John Dehaas, or the volunteer team with questions: liteboy151@yahoo.organd/or volunteer-team@clackamasdems.org.
Oregon Trail Democrats
July 26th at 7:00PM (6:30 social time)
Every 4th Tuesday
The Sunset Room, next to the Clackamas County Bank, 38935 Proctor Blvd., Sandy. OR via Zoom (It is a hybrid meeting)
The Oregon Trail Democrats live in the Sandy/ Hoodland/ Estacada/ Boring region of House Districts 18, 51 and 52. We are determined to make a difference in local, state, and national politics.
Our purpose is to work to organize and elect Democratic candidates. We are a PAC and we contribute to candidates and support them with paid Facebook ads and other social media.
Together, we are teaching ourselves how to be more effective in both influencing the voters AND influencing our elected officials about issues that are important to us. We welcome your presence, your ideas, your experience- together we can move mountains!
https://oregontraildemocrats.com/calendar/
For Zoom Link, contact oregontraildems@gmail.com
Volunteer to Recall Mark Shull
Now - Ongoing
Mark Shull is a Clackamas County Commissioner whose racist and hateful behavior has been out of control since his election. You can read more about the recall campaign and Mark Shull’s behavior by visiting recallmarkshull.com. DPCC is supporting this effort for a recall. Here’s how you can help!
Sign the pledge and share with your friends. This is a promise that you will sign the recall petition when it is available. Pledges are needed before the official petition is launched. https://recallmarkshull.com/?page_id=1534PLEDGES NEEDED IN ORDER TO LAUNCH PETITION
Volunteer: Check here for details and email info@recallmarkshull.comto indicate interest. https://recallmarkshull.com/pledge-drive-materials/
Donate: https://secure.sos.state.or.us/oard/viewSingleRule.action?ruleVrsnRsn=20184
Lift Every Voice Oregon - Initiative Petition 17 - Reduction of Gun Violence Act
Lift Every Voice Oregon is circulating a one sheet petition and needs signatures by July. Information about Initiative Petition 17 can be found here (https://www.lifteveryvoiceoregon.com/levo-initiative).
In brief, the initiative, if passed, would require all firearm purchasers to obtain a permit to buy a firearm and to complete a comprehensive background check as a part of the permit process. Additionally, to obtain the permit, a buyer must pass a firearm safety training and a live-fire training session. Large capacity magazines (over 10 rounds) are prohibited for use or manufacture.
Summary (https://www.lifteveryvoiceoregon.com/ip-17-summary)
Sign the petition from home: https://www.lifteveryvoiceoregon.com/sign-from-homeo do. Please note, volunteers must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 at the request of fair organizers.
General Election - November 8th, 2022 (It’s coming fast)
Volunteer with any of these campaigns directly:
Jamie McLeod-Skinner: She needs volunteers in different capacities (e.g. phone banking, letter writing, social media). https://jamiefororegon.com/
Clackamas County Commissioners (2 seats available)
Sonya Fischer - Sonya Fischer Campaign - Sonya Fischer | Facebook
Libra Forde - Libra for Clackamas County
Clackamas County Clerk (Runs elections, among other things)
Catherine McMullen: Catherine McMullen for Clackamas County Clerk – How will you use your voice? (clackamasvoice.org)
Oregon State House and Senate (Many races - Check the “2022 Campaign Websites” link below to contact the Democrat running for your senate district.Here are some highlights!)
Help Raz MasonFlip a State Senate Seat toBlue!
Senate District 26 is one of the few Republican-held seats that could flip to blue this year, since the Republican incumbent, Chuck Thomsen, is retiring. And the majority of that district is in Clackamas County, stretching east from Sandy and Canby. It stretches all the way to The Dalles. It is summer, but we can't afford to wait. We need volunteers to:
Hand-write postcards to voters
Canvass and lit-drop
Table (with others) at fairs and farmers markets
Help us run the campaign in Clackamas County - we are based in The Dalles, after all!
Donate to help fund this grassroots campaign
Our volunteer signup form is at https://masonfororegon.com/volunteer/and you can donate at https://masonfororegon.com/donate/
And Raz plans to visit Clackamas County regularly during the summer, so please check the website and sign up for the newsletter so we can let you know when those events happen.
Click here for
2022 Campaign Websites
We’ve highlighted several important races coming up in November, but there are many Democratic candidates who could use your help! Click the link above to look up who is running for office where you live.
Join a Committee
We are currently looking for regular volunteers to help with the following committees:
Technical Operations: Light computer skills required. There are a variety of technology-related tasks that we need help with, including helping administer surveys and organizing Google Drive files.
Communications: Graphic design, social media
Rules Committee: Making sure our procedures are by the book!
Volunteer Committee:Composing and publishing this newsletter, leading efforts to recruit and retain volunteers and PCPs
Email volunteer-team@clackamasdems.org to apply for any of these committees or fill out our Website Contact Form.
Get Out the Vote as a Neighborhood Leader CURRENTLY A HIGH NEED!
You can help grow the grassroots of the Democratic Party by joining our Neighborhood Leader Program. We will give you a list of 35 or so of your neighbors who are registered Democratic voters. You’ll also receive training, slate cards, candidate literature, and similar materials, to pass out to your list of voters. Won’t you join us and help promote our Democratic values and candidates in YOUR neighborhood?
Apply here using our Website Contact Form.
.
Have a Voice as aPrecinct Committee Person
A Precinct Committee Person is a voting member of the County Democratic Central Committee and represents his/her precinct in the Democratic Party. An elected PCP is eligible to participate in electing county officers and selecting county representatives to the congressional district and state level.
Apply here using our Website Contact Form.
Paid for by the Clackamas County Democratic Central Committee PAC, ID #293. The top donor was the Ken Humberston for Clackamas County Commission
PAC.
Copyright © 2022 Democratic Party of Clackamas County, All rights reserved.
Want to change how you receive these emails?
You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list.