“I mostly ran to bring up the issues and to make disenfranchised voters feel heard.” I always thought that was a platitude the losers of an election told themselves to make all of the time, effort, and money seem worth it. But after this election I cannot shake the idea that perhaps there is real…
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I was recently reviewing the information about the Indiana Hometown Collaborative Initiative that Auburn started in 2016. I could not help but be taken aback by the following table which details income and poverty in DeKalb County It is truly amazing to see in real numbers the fact that poverty in our county has doubled…
Every organization needs goals. This week the Dekalb Democrats set our 2018 goals. One of the most important things about setting goals is to write them down and tell your friends about them. So we are sharing our goals with you. There are our 2018 goals Candidate Recruitment Recruit at least 20 people to run…
The DeKalb Democrats had their monthly meeting last Wednesday. You can find the meeting minutes on the Meeting Documents page. We discussed recruitment of candidates, precinct chair training, and much more. Additionally, Shirley Johnson from Catholic Charities and the US Department of Justice’s Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention was the guest speaker. Shirley discussed the…
We were fortunate to have Courtney Tritch attend our potluck Christmas Party on December 15th. In her remarks, Courtney reminded us of the power of reaching out to those we disagree with and having an honest conversation about our shared values and beliefs. Only through these types of conversations can we really make a difference…
We wish you and your family a safe and happy Thanksgiving. As we reflect on the things we are thankful for this year, we cannot help but list you. You have made the decision to become involved in improving your community, and for that we are thankful.
Members of the Dekalb County Democrats participate in the October webinar on fundraising, sponsored by the state organization (IN Democratic Party). David Tharp, Deputy Mayor in Kokomo, shared strategies that have been successful in his county, such as establishing sustaining or reoccurring donors. Another recommendation is to hold a low-cost fundraiser, like a pancake breakfast…
Courtney Tritch, who is running for the 3rd District Congressional seat, came to our summer picnic to discuss issues and eat some pizza. We covered a wide range of issues from healthcare to immigration.
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