December 15th Democratic homecoming at Watson Mill Bridge State Park
Dear Friends, This is a reminder about our Democratic social (which we're dubbing a "homecoming") to be held at Watson Mill Bridge State Park on Saturday December 15 from 2p to 5p.
We're specifically inviting Democrats from Madison, Oglethorpe, Athens-Clarke, Elbert, Hart, Franklin, Wilkes, Barrow, Jackson, Oconee, Walton and Greene counties, as well as the UGA Young Democrats -- though any Democrat in Georgia (or beyond) who is willing to make the drive is welcome to join us that day!
We're also encouraging you as county leaders to invite and encourage candidates and elected officials to attend. Please emphasize that this is not a campaigning event, and we won't allow stump speeches, but this is an excellent networking opportunity for candidates, elected officials and all of us in the Northeast Georgia area!
The event is being hosted by the local Democratic committees from Madison and Oglethorpe counties, and, depending on the how it goes, may become an annual event. It is our hope that this event will forge new relationships, re-spark old ones, and encourage all of us to think more about working with one another and relying on one another as we work to rebuild our party in Georgia (and then keep working together to stay strong!).
The Madison County and Oglethorpe County Dems have worked together on several events over the last two years, and since we're both small (and rebuilding) groups we've found it especially helpful to know we can do an event or two a year together to promote both our groups and help us each grow, without being too taxing on our otherwise very busy membership cores.
So, the idea for this homecoming came from our desire to extend our hand in partnership rebuilding to our Democratic friends from our surrounding counties. We're foregoing a holiday theme, as there are so many holiday parties this time of year. This event is about seeing friends, reconnecting with friends, making new friends, talking politics, eating great food and sharing favorite recipes, meeting candidates and constituents, and just having a good time!
(Oh yeah: We're actually going to have a DONKEY present! Spinoza, the mascot of the Oglethorpe County Dems!) Jane Kidd, Democratic Party of Georgia chair, will also join us that day. She will talk to us about the state party and where it's heading, and take questions.
Laura Floyd (of the Oglethorpe County Dems) and I would like to get an idea of which counties are planning on being represented. She is in the process of contacting about half the counties we're inviting.
I'm mustering help from my pals in Madison County to contact the other half, and a few of you I will email individually (as I know you, like me, are email "junkies"). So please e me (katyanceygilmore@yahoo.com or democratsofmadisoncountyga@yahoo.com) or Laura (floyd_laura@yahoo.com) and let us know if you'll be joining us. If you have questions, I'm at 706-797-3119 (that number is also on the release and the flyer; I work from home so you'll get a business VM, but I'll retrieve it).
We very much look forward to seeing all of you on the 15th! Regards, Kat Gilmore
We're specifically inviting Democrats from Madison, Oglethorpe, Athens-Clarke, Elbert, Hart, Franklin, Wilkes, Barrow, Jackson, Oconee, Walton and Greene counties, as well as the UGA Young Democrats -- though any Democrat in Georgia (or beyond) who is willing to make the drive is welcome to join us that day!
We're also encouraging you as county leaders to invite and encourage candidates and elected officials to attend. Please emphasize that this is not a campaigning event, and we won't allow stump speeches, but this is an excellent networking opportunity for candidates, elected officials and all of us in the Northeast Georgia area!
The event is being hosted by the local Democratic committees from Madison and Oglethorpe counties, and, depending on the how it goes, may become an annual event. It is our hope that this event will forge new relationships, re-spark old ones, and encourage all of us to think more about working with one another and relying on one another as we work to rebuild our party in Georgia (and then keep working together to stay strong!).
The Madison County and Oglethorpe County Dems have worked together on several events over the last two years, and since we're both small (and rebuilding) groups we've found it especially helpful to know we can do an event or two a year together to promote both our groups and help us each grow, without being too taxing on our otherwise very busy membership cores.
So, the idea for this homecoming came from our desire to extend our hand in partnership rebuilding to our Democratic friends from our surrounding counties. We're foregoing a holiday theme, as there are so many holiday parties this time of year. This event is about seeing friends, reconnecting with friends, making new friends, talking politics, eating great food and sharing favorite recipes, meeting candidates and constituents, and just having a good time!
(Oh yeah: We're actually going to have a DONKEY present! Spinoza, the mascot of the Oglethorpe County Dems!) Jane Kidd, Democratic Party of Georgia chair, will also join us that day. She will talk to us about the state party and where it's heading, and take questions.
Laura Floyd (of the Oglethorpe County Dems) and I would like to get an idea of which counties are planning on being represented. She is in the process of contacting about half the counties we're inviting.
I'm mustering help from my pals in Madison County to contact the other half, and a few of you I will email individually (as I know you, like me, are email "junkies"). So please e me (katyanceygilmore@yahoo.com or democratsofmadisoncountyga@yahoo.com) or Laura (floyd_laura@yahoo.com) and let us know if you'll be joining us. If you have questions, I'm at 706-797-3119 (that number is also on the release and the flyer; I work from home so you'll get a business VM, but I'll retrieve it).
We very much look forward to seeing all of you on the 15th! Regards, Kat Gilmore
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