June 14th Newsletter
Volunteer at the Fair with the Democratic Party of Clackamas County!
August 16th-August 20th (County) and Sept. 4th (State)
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.
Sign up here:https://forms.gle/zH4JCQUyj3sbA9aT8
Emailvolunteer-team@clackamasdems.orgwith questions.
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 visitingrecallmarkshull.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.com to indicate interest. https://recallmarkshull.com/pledge-drive-materials/
Donate: https://secure.sos.state.or.us/oard/viewSingleRule.action?ruleVrsnRsn=20184
Oregon Trail Democrats Meeting
June 28th at 7:00PM (6:30 social time)
Every 4th Tuesday
The Sunset Room, next to the Clackamas County Bank, 38935 Proctor Blvd., Sandy.
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.
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/
Health Care for All Oregon Clackamas County Listening Sessions (via Zoom)
Saturday, June 11th - 10:30 am to 12:30 pm
Tuesday, June 14 - 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Wednesday, June 15- 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Saturday, June 18 - 10:30 am to 12:30 pm
Tuesday, June 21 - 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Saturday, June 25 - 10:30 am to 12:30 pm
The Task Force is hosting six listening sessions throughout June moderated by a professional facilitator. At each session, Oregonians will have the opportunity to listen, learn, and provide feedback about the Task Force’s draft Universal Health Plan. Attached is the invitation, which includes links to all of the sessions.
More information on the listening sessions and language services can be found here:https://www.oregon.gov/oha/HPA/HP/Pages/Task-Force-Universal-Health-Care.aspx
Here is the actual invitation and links to the various meetings:https://www.oregon.gov/oha/HPA/HP/Cost%20Growth%20Target%20documents/Universal-Health-Plan-Community-Listening-Session-Invitation.pdf
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-home
March for Our Lives Portland
Saturday, June 11th @ 11:00AM
Portland State Urban Plaza
March for Our Lives is planning a march on June 11, beginning at 11:00 AM and assembling at the Portland State Park Blocks outside the Smith Center to protest gun violence. Registration for the march can be found here:https://secure.everyaction.com/E6dpamuUEU6jPVhFQz1tHQ2
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/
Get a yard-sign for Jamie (they deliver!)
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)
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
Fundraising: Organizing donations, designing flyers and invitations
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?
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.
Have a Voice as a Precinct 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.