Sarasota-Charlotte Democratic Progressive Caucus

In Sarasota & Charlotte Counties we are
The Democratic
Wing of the Democratic
Party

Our next Chapter meeting will be on Thursday, February 7 in Sarasota
The Annual Meeting of the Democratic Progressive Caucus of Florida will be on March 9 in Tampa
For Details go to Events
About Us
Sarasota-Charlotte Democratic Progressive Caucus, a Chapter of the Democratic Progressive Caucus of Florida and Chartered by the Florida Democratic Party

The Caucus meets on the first Thursday of the month at 6:30pm. For the convenience of our geographically diverse membership, meetings are rotated among the Sarasota DEC, Charlotte DEC, and locations in Venice & North Port. Please check our Events page for meeting location.
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https://www.facebook.com/SarasotaCharlotteDemocraticProgressiveCaucus/
Membership
Membership in the Sarasota-Charlotte Democratic Progressive Caucus is available to all Registered Democrats in the State of Florida. The Sarasota-Charlotte Chapter Dues automatically include your enrollment as a member of the Democratic Progressive Caucus of Florida. There are four dues categories as follows:

Regular Membership - Provides membership with voting privileges in both the local Chapter and the State Caucus: $50/year
Regular/Non-Voting - Provides voting local Chapter Membership and Non-Voting State Caucus Membership: $40/year
Student - Provides voting membership in both local Chapter and State Caucus, proof of student status may be requested: $20/year
Sustaining - Includes recognition on our web site and local Chapter and State Caucus voting privileges: $125/year

If you separately pay your State Caucus dues you may pay only your local dues on this web site as well.

Dues are payable January 1 for the Calendar Year. New members joining starting November 1 are considered paid through the end of the following year

For additional membership information please fill out the form below. To join now go to Pay Dues Now.
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Payment is due in January. Dues paid starting on November 1 are credited through the end of the following calendar year. To pay by mail of for payment questions contact our Treasurer, Heather Forte hforte18@gmail.com
Upcoming Events
Membership Meetings are on the First Thursday of the Month - Locations vary
Board Meeting, Last Thursday of the Month - Via Conference Call

February
Membership Meeting
Thursday, February 7, 6:30pm at the Sarasota County Democratic Party headquarters, 7358 S Tamiami Trail, Sarasota

Join us to here the Nominating Committee Report in preparation for the upcoming March Election and to participate in a round table discussion of 2019 / 2020 strategy.
March Membership Meeting &
Bi-Annual Elections
Thursday, March 7, 6:30pm at the Sarasota County Democratic Party headquarters, 7358 S Tamiami Trail, Sarasota

Voting members please be sure to participate in our Bi-Annual Election of Officers and Directors. We will also be voting on required changes to our Bylaws in preparation for re-certification of our Florida Democratic Party Charter.
Democratic Progressive Caucus of Florida Annual Meeting
Friday March 8 - Saturday 9, Tampa
Click image to purchase Event Tickets and make Hotel Reservations.

FRIDAY, MARCH 8TH -
7:00 - 10:00 PM - WELCOME RECEPTION HOSTED BY THE FLORIDA PROGRESSIVES PAC (Location TBA) Sponsors welcome!
SATURDAY, MARCH 9TH - Hillborough Classroom Teachers Association
8:00 AM - 11:45 AM - BUSINESS MEETING, ELECTION OF OFFICERS & BOARD OF DIRECTORS
12:30 PM - 5:00 PM - CONFERENCE - "Building Florida's Progressive Movement for the Long Term" presented by Arshad Hasan.
Caucus Event Photos
Register To Vote
You can now register to vote or change your registration online if you have a Florida Drivers License or Non-Driver ID! Just click on the Register bgutton below
Vote By Mail
We encourage all Democrats to Vote By Mail because it is easy, it is Secure, it Guarantees that last minute unforeseen events do not prevent you from voting, it makes the Party's Get Out the Vote efforts more efficient. It is easy to Register to Vote by Mail. Simply click on the seal below for your local Supervisor of Elections Office.

Charlotte County Supervisor of Elections
Sarasota County Supervisor of Elections
Formulario Para Votar Por Correo
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Petitions to Sign
You can effect change even when your government refuses to act by supporting ballot initiatives via Citizens Petitions. Please download, sign and mail these petitions.

Florida Medicaid Expansion
Download by clicking the image, sign and return and ask your friends to do the same. This is a 2 sided document. It must be printed as a 2 sided document and signed on the back to be valid.
Raise the Florida Minimum Wage to $15/hr
Download by clicking the image, sign and return and ask your friends to do the same. This initiative is being sponsored by John Morgan.
Raise the Florida Minimum Wage to $15/hr
Download by clicking the image, sign and return and ask your friends to do the same. This initiative is being sponsored by Ban Assault Weapons Now https://bawnfl.org/index.html
Bylaws
Download the Bylaws of the Sarasota-Charlotte Democratic Progressive Caucus
DOWNLOAD BYLAWS
Platform
Download the Platform of the Democratic Progressive Caucus of Florida
2018 PLATFORM
Officers & Directors
President - Mike Shlasko, Venice
Vice-President - Joe Agostine, Sarasota
Treasurer - Heather Forte, Sarasota
Secretary - Dick Stammer, Sarasota
Director - Paul Anarumo, Port Charlotte
Director - Camile Bussotti, Sarasota
Director - Barbara Collins, Nokomis
Director - Maryann D'Aquino Tearle, Sarasota
Director - Don Diddams, Sarasota
Director - Susan Kelly, Sarasota
Director - Alisa Lannon, Venice
Thank you to our Sustaining Members!
Donna Scudday Boron
Mary Clupper
Rosalie Danbury
Don Diddams
Jim Dumphy
Janet Dugan
Heather Forte
April Freeman
Heather Hansen
Susan Kelly
Barbara Logan
Dwight Logan
Emily Rizzo
Andrea Shlasko
Dick Stammer
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Sarasota-Charlotte Facebook Page
Sarasota-Charlotte Members Group
State Caucus Facebook Page

State Caucus Discussion Group

In Sarasota & Charlotte Counties we are

The DemocraticWing of the DemocraticParty Our next Chapter meeting will be on Thursday, February 7 in SarasotaThe Annual Meeting of the Democratic Progressive Caucus of Florida will be on March 9 in TampaFor Details go to Events

About Us

Social Feed

https://www.facebook.com/SarasotaCharlotteDemocraticProgressiveCaucus/

Membership

Pay Dues Now

Payment is due in January. Dues paid starting on November 1 are credited through the end of the following calendar year. To pay by mail of for payment questions contact our Treasurer, Heather Forte hforte18@gmail.com

Upcoming Events

Membership Meetings are on the First Thursday of the Month - Locations varyBoard Meeting, Last Thursday of the Month - Via Conference Call

FebruaryMembership Meeting

Thursday, February 7, 6:30pm at the Sarasota County Democratic Party headquarters, 7358 S Tamiami Trail, Sarasota

March Membership Meeting &Bi-Annual Elections

Thursday, March 7, 6:30pm at the Sarasota County Democratic Party headquarters, 7358 S Tamiami Trail, Sarasota

Democratic Progressive Caucus of Florida Annual Meeting

Friday March 8 - Saturday 9, TampaClick image to purchase Event Tickets and make Hotel Reservations.

Caucus Event Photos

Register To Vote

You can now register to vote or change your registration online if you have a Florida Drivers License or Non-Driver ID! Just click on the Register bgutton below

Vote By Mail

Charlotte County Supervisor of Elections

Sarasota County Supervisor of Elections

Formulario Para Votar Por Correo

Petitions to Sign

You can effect change even when your government refuses to act by supporting ballot initiatives via Citizens Petitions. Please download, sign and mail these petitions.

Florida Medicaid Expansion

Raise the Florida Minimum Wage to $15/hr

Raise the Florida Minimum Wage to $15/hr

Bylaws

Download the Bylaws of the Sarasota-Charlotte Democratic Progressive Caucus

Platform

Download the Platform of the Democratic Progressive Caucus of Florida

Officers & Directors

Thank you to our Sustaining Members!

Donna Scudday BoronMary ClupperRosalie DanburyDon DiddamsJim DumphyJanet DuganHeather ForteApril FreemanHeather HansenSusan KellyBarbara LoganDwight LoganEmily RizzoAndrea ShlaskoDick Stammer

Connect With Us on Facebook

The Democratic
Wing of the Democratic
Party

Our next Chapter meeting will be on Thursday, February 7 in Sarasota
The Annual Meeting of the Democratic Progressive Caucus of Florida will be on March 9 in Tampa
For Details go to Events

Membership Meetings are on the First Thursday of the Month - Locations vary
Board Meeting, Last Thursday of the Month - Via Conference Call

February
Membership Meeting

March Membership Meeting &
Bi-Annual Elections

Friday March 8 - Saturday 9, Tampa
Click image to purchase Event Tickets and make Hotel Reservations.

Donna Scudday Boron
Mary Clupper
Rosalie Danbury
Don Diddams
Jim Dumphy
Janet Dugan
Heather Forte
April Freeman
Heather Hansen
Susan Kelly
Barbara Logan
Dwight Logan
Emily Rizzo
Andrea Shlasko
Dick Stammer