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    • In Sarasota & Charlotte Counties we are

      The Democratic
      Wing of the Democratic
      Party

       

      Our next Chapter meeting will be on Thursday, September 5
      Join us for a Pot Luck Supper at Turtle Beach on August 21

      Details will be posted under 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.

       

    • Social Feed

      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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    • 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

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      Membership
      Membership
      10.00 - 125.00
      Four Tiers of Membership are available, all include DPCF State Dues:

      Regular (Local, State Voting): $50/year
      Regular Local, State Non-Voting: $40/year
      Sustaining: (Includes State Voting): $125/year
      Student( Local, State) $20/year

      If you have separately paid your DPCF Dues then you may also pay only your Sarasota-Charlotte Chapter Dues here.
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    • Upcoming Events

      Membership Meetings are on the First Thursday of the Month - Locations vary

      Board Meeting, Last Thursday of the Month - Via Conference Call

      Potluck Supper At the Beach

      Wednesday, August 21 from 6:30-8:30pm at Turtle Beach, 8918 Midnight Pass Rd, Sarasota
       

       

       

       

      September Membership Meeting

      Thursday, September 5, 7pm
      Sarasota County Democratic Party Headquarters
      7358 S Tamiami Trail, Sarasota

      Meet Ron Feinsod, Candidate for Venice Mayor
      This is the only election in Sarasota County in 2019 and Ron is a great candidate with an excellent chance to win with our support.

       

       

    • Caucus Event Photos

      2017 DPCF Meeting
      Margaret Good, Candidate for FL HD 72
      Ruta Jouniari, Candidate for FL HD 72
      President Mike Shlasko and Treasurer Dick Stammer at Venice Sun Fiesta Parade
      Karribean Groove with Nina Turner at Caucus Brunch
      Caucus Members Krista Lohr and Peter Imhoff with Gretchen Lienhop at our Nina Turner Brunch
      2018 Democratic Progressive Caucus of Florida Sponsor
      At 2018 DPCF Conference
      At DPCF 2018 Conference

    • 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

    • 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

    • Platform

      Download the Platform of the Democratic Progressive Caucus of Florida

    • Officers & Directors 

      President - Claire Snyder-Hall, Sarasota

      Vice-President - DeAnna Dowdle, Sarasota

      Treasurer - Heather Forte, Sarasota

      Secretary - Theresa Haas, Sarasota

      Director - Paul Anarumo, Port Charlotte

      Director - Don Diddams, Sarasota

      Director - Doreen Dupont, Longboat Key

      Director - Susan Kelly, Sarasota

      Director - Alisa Lannon, Venice

      Director - Pam McFadden, Sarasota

      Director - Mike Shlasko, Venice

    • Thank you to our 2019 Sustaining Members!

      Don Diddams

      Jim Dumphy
      Heather Forte

      Stephanie Harrison

      Patrick Hurley

      Susan Kelly

      Marilyn Magnes

      Emily Rizzo

      Andrea Shlasko
       

       

    • Connect With Us on Facebook

      Sarasota-Charlotte Facebook Page

      Sarasota-Charlotte Members Group

      State Caucus Facebook Page

      State Caucus Discussion Group

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