General Meeting on July 6 at 6:30 PM
Date: Thursday, July 6, 2023
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Meeting Location: Virtual via Zoom
This will be a virtual meeting. We will be using Zoom; no downloading is required. We recommend people join using a computer so they can see the speakers live. However, you can just phone in using any phone (cell or landline).
If you wish to join the meeting, please RSVP here with your name and email address and you will be provided instructions for dialing into the meeting.
This will be a Zoom meeting to vote on endorsements. Zoom Link will be sent to you after you RSVP.
Meeting Agenda:
6:30 – 6:35 PM: Opening
Call to order
6:35 – 7:00 PM: Program
Chief Jeff Faucett – Chief, South Kitsap Fire and Rescue
Call for Endorsements of Candidates
AG Bob Ferguson for Governor -represented by campaign manager Wellesley Daniels
Jane Rebelowski, candidate for Bremerton City Council District 4
South Kitsap School District Bond
June 21 LD 26 Democrats Fundraiser (Gig Harbor History Museum): Buy Tickets! Volunteer!
7:00 – 7:30 PM: Business Meeting
5. Approval of Minutes (June) – Chair
6. Treasurer’s Report – Rosanne Rappazini
7. Good of the Order
8. Adjournment
Next General Meeting: August 3rd, 6:30 p.m.
Marvin Williams Center – 725 Park Avenue Bremerton WA 98337
Newcomers Introduction Package
Meeting Announcement: June 2023
2023 Elections are Coming!
Come hear about upcoming events and activities to support the Democratic Party and the candidates we endorse!
General Meeting:
Date: Thursday, June 1st, 2023
Time: 6:00 Set up, social and “Brown Bag” dinner
6:30 meeting
Location: Marvin Williams Center – 725 Park Avenue Bremerton WA 98337
NOTE: This is an In-Person meeting! Please do not attend if you feel ill or have any concerning symptoms. We encourage all to be current on their vaccinations and wear N-95 masks if immunocompromised.
Maritime Gig Festival and Parade – This Saturday, June 3rd
Fundraiser with Bob Ferguson & Senator Randall Gig Harbor
History Museum July 21st
Meeting Agenda:
6:30 – 6:35 PM: Opening
Call to order, pledge of allegiance, and land acknowledgement – Chair
Recognition of elected officials and first-time guests – Chair
6:35 – 7:30 Program
3. County Chairs highlights – Hannie, Judy
4. “Issues for Derek” – Chair
5. Endorsement of Candidates
6. Legislative Bills Recap – Senator Emily Randall
Rescheduled from last month due to special Legislation session demands and family events.
7. Speaker:
Save Secular Healthcare WA – Susan Brooks-Young
Save Secular Healthcare’s stated goal is: To expand access to affordable, comprehensive, and equitable healthcare for everyone and to increase oversight and accountability for all healthcare systems operating in WA. Susan is a long-time consultant and activist known for “Helping educators, parents, and community members make a difference every day”.
7:30 – 8:00 PM: Business Meeting
8. Approval of Minutes (May) – Chair
9. Treasurer’s Report – Rosanne Rappazini
10. Fundraiser support sign-up Chair
11. Good of the Order
12. Adjournment
Next General Meeting: August 3rd, 6:30 p.m.
Marvin Williams Center – 725 Park Avenue Bremerton WA 98337
May Meeting Minutes
Newcomers Introduction Package
Follow the bills in Olympia
Washington State Budget and Policy Center Facebook page
Volunteers needed: Gig Harbor Maritime Festival
Join us for a fun community event and represent the 26th LD Dems and Indivisible Gig Harbor on Saturday, June 3! Please sign up to volunteer by following the link here.
Parade: Line up at 9 AM; begins at 10 AM. More details to come!
Booth: You can sign up for a 2-hour shift ranging from 8 AM to 8 PM. This is a great chance to meet new people!
For questions, you may contact board member Madysen McLain at madysenmclain@gmail.com.
April 6, 2023 General Meeting
General Meeting:
Date: Thursday, April 6th, 2023
Time: 6:00 Set up, social and “Brown Bag” dinner
6:30 meeting
Location: Marvin Williams Center – 725 Park Avenue Bremerton WA 98337
We will NOT be doing a Potluck Dinner with this meeting. We are asking folks to “Brown Bag” (bring your own) meal and drinks or eat before attending.
NOTE: This is an In-Person meeting! Please do not attend if you feel ill or have any concerning symptoms. We encourage all to be current on their vaccinations and will have N-95 masks at the door and CoVID test kits available to take home.
Meeting Agenda:
6:30 – 6:35 PM: Opening
Call to order, pledge of allegiance, and land acknowledgement – Chair, Alex
Recognition of elected officials and first-time guests – Chair
6:35 – 7:30: Program
3. County Chairs highlights – Hannie, Judy
4. 25th LD Challenge – Patti Dailey
5. Speakers:
Judith Meng Li Che: Judge Che was appointed by Governor Inslee to a seat on the Court of Appeals late last year and now must stand for election to retain her seat. We will be discussing an official endorsement of Judge Che. Judge Che grew up in Tacoma as the product of an immigrant family and worked in the family’s restaurant during her childhood, along with her three siblings. Judge Che earned her law degree at Seattle University School of Law and served as a Public Defender in Pierce County. She has also served as Assistant Chief Industrial Insurance Appeals Judge, presiding over workers compensation and workplace safety issues.
Sheriff John Gese: Sheriff Gese will speak on current crime and justice issues facing Kitsap County and answer questions concerning pending state legislation affecting law enforcement. Sheriff Gese is a native of Seattle, starting as a Patrol Deputy with the Kitsap County Sheriff’s Office in 1991. He was selected to lead the Patrol Division in 2014 and appointed by Sheriff Gary Simpson to be his Undersheriff in 2015. Gese was elected as Sheriff in November 2022. Gese graduated from Western Washington University in 1983 and is also a graduate of Northwestern University Center for Public Safety and from Leadership Kitsap.
7:30 – 8:00 PM: Business Meeting
7. Approval of Minutes (March)
8. Treasurer’s Report (Rosanne Rappazini)
9. Call for “Issues for Derek”
10. Good of the Order
11. Adjournment
Next General Meeting: May 4th,6:30 p.m.
SEHMEL HOMESTEAD PARK 10123 78th Ave NW Gig Harbor
March minutes
Newcomers Introduction Package
Follow the bills in Olympia
Washington State Budget and Policy Center Facebook page
League of Women Voters watch list of bills:
Education
Environment
Fair and Adequate Revenue
Transportation
State Senator Emily Randall is hosting four District town halls on March 18
Bremerton: 9-10 a.m. at Olympic College Building 4
Port Orchard: 12-1 p.m. at South Kitsap High School
Gig Harbor: 2-3 p.m. at Swift Water Elementary School
Key Peninsula: 4:30-5:30 p.m. Longbranch Improvement Club
We need your support on Bills moving through Olympia right now!! Those opposed are showing up so WE NEED YOU! Bring your questions, ideas and feedback!
