Political Film Club, 6:30-8:30. Join us to watch the new documentary, “The Best Democracy Money Can Buy” 2017 edition. Call or email Barbara Litrell for reservations. Limit 20, call 649-0135 or [email protected]. No charge – free refreshments.
Here is information about this month’s Yavapai Democrats’ Monthly meeting. It will be “ZOOMed” at the DORR Office.
Featured speakers are Jim Pullaro, Director of Represent All of US, January Contreras, candidate for AZ Attorney General, and Bill Mundell, candidate for Arizona Corporation Commission
Potluck: If you want to take part in the potluck, please bring something to share. This is also a time to be encouraged by being around like minded citizens!!
Saturday, December 16: Political Book Club, 1-3PM. Join us to discuss Reign of Error by Diane Ravitch. At a member’s home. Call or email Barbara Litrell for info. 649-0135 [email protected]. Reading the book is required.
At this Indivisible In Sedona meeting we will discuss our choice of music, write lyrics, and record the finished product. We will also take time to learn how to use ZOOM and and Amplify. Please join us by contacting Toby at [email protected].
Holiday Happy Hour at Vino di Sedona, 4-6PM. Let’s gather to toast the end of our “2017 -Year of Civic Engagement” and the beginning of our “2018-Year of the Empowered Voter”!
Hope to see you! Best wishes to you and your families for a very happy holiday season! Barbara Litrell
Candidates for various elected offices in 2018 will be featured speakers at the DORR breakfast meeting on Thursday December 21at at 8 AM at the Old Sedona Family Restaurant, Route 89A, Sedona.
Bobby Tyler, current mayor of Holbrook, is running for the Legislative District 6 seat being vacated by current State Representative Brenda Barton who is term-limited.
Jake Bell is running for Arizona Corporation Commissioneer. He is a business analyst and technical writer with an MB from ASU. He has been an author, a TV sportscaster, and a radio news writer. He currently lives in Phoenix.
Bill Pierce will also speak. He seeks the office of AZ State Mine Inspector and is a certified mining engineer with over 40 years of experience in this area. What does a mine inspector do, you may ask? Come to the breakfast and find out.
These candidates will appear as part of DORR’s
critical issues breakfast series held on the third Thursday of the month. Please attend this important breakfast and become educated about the wonderful Democratic candidates who will be running for office in 2018.
Corner Democracy is a weekly gathering. Bring a sign with your message of the week and join the progressive meet up to activate your passion for Democracy and sign up voters. See you on the corner of Coffee Pot and SR 89A. Honk your support if you’re driving by.
Why I am targeting the DREAM Act and Chip this week
DREAM ACT
I took this from the Prescott Indivisible group’s email:
“… we must make the Dream Act law so that dreamers are protected from the cruelty of being deported from the only country they have ever known. We have to get Democrats and our Senators to stall a budget bill until the Dream Act is included as legislation.”
LEGALIZE DREAMERS
CHIP
Arizona’s CHIP money will be spent by the end of Jan.
Great info on this at kff.org Kaiser Family Foundation, State Plans for CHIP as Federal Funds Run Out.
“After Arizona froze CHIP enrollment in December 2009, enrollment fell by more than 60% from about 46,900 to 17,600 as of July 2011 (Figure 2).13 Just over four in ten disenrolled children moved to Medicaid due to declines in family income, but many others likely became uninsured.14 The children’s uninsured rate in Arizona grew following the enrollment freeze.15 Over the same period, the waiting list for CHIP grew to over 100,000 children and was continuing to grow at a rate of about 10,000 children per month.”
FUND CHIP
Save Our Schools is calling on all LWVers! On January 6 we will be kicking off 2018 as the Year to Save Our Schools with an event at the Arizona State Capitol. Bring all of your family and friends – we will march, make posters, hear from keynote speakers, listen to live music, play on bounce houses, and send the state a loud and clear message: We are here to support our public schools! Please spread the word, check out carpool options, recruit friends and coworkers, and plan on joining us! For info contact: Barbara [email protected]
At this monthly meeting we will discuss ideas for moving forward to elect a Democratic Senator in Arizona and turn Arizona BLUE. Our guest, Steve Williamson will give us advise and tips on how to proceed. Steve is the host of Democratic Perspective which airs on KAZM radio each Monday at 8:15. He is knowledgeable about Democratic candidates running for the Senate in 2018. Please contact Toby at [email protected] if you are interested in attending the meeting.
Corner Democracy is a weekly gathering. Bring a sign with your message of the week and join the progressive meet up to activate your passion for Democracy and sign up voters. See you on the corner of Coffee Pot and SR 89A. Honk your support if you’re driving by.
Why I am targeting the DREAM Act and Chip this week
DREAM ACT
I took this from the Prescott Indivisible group’s email:
“… we must make the Dream Act law so that dreamers are protected from the cruelty of being deported from the only country they have ever known. We have to get Democrats and our Senators to stall a budget bill until the Dream Act is included as legislation.”
LEGALIZE DREAMERS
CHIP
Arizona’s CHIP money will be spent by the end of Jan.
Great info on this at kff.org Kaiser Family Foundation, State Plans for CHIP as Federal Funds Run Out.
“After Arizona froze CHIP enrollment in December 2009, enrollment fell by more than 60% from about 46,900 to 17,600 as of July 2011 (Figure 2).13 Just over four in ten disenrolled children moved to Medicaid due to declines in family income, but many others likely became uninsured.14 The children’s uninsured rate in Arizona grew following the enrollment freeze.15 Over the same period, the waiting list for CHIP grew to over 100,000 children and was continuing to grow at a rate of about 10,000 children per month.”
FUND CHIP
Women as Birds-Portraits of Power
Artist Talk and Exhibit Tour
Wine and Cheese Reception
Members and guests only
Membership welcome
Sedona Art Center
15 Art Barn Road
Sedona, AZ
Raffle tickets available:
Women as Birds portrait
If you knew when your human life ends you would become a bird,
which bird would you choose?
The next Yavapai County Democratic Party meeting will be held via Zoom video connection at the DORR office next to Olde Sedona Restaurant on Rte. 89a on Thursday, January 11 starting at 6 PM. This will be a pot luck, so bring something if you like.
Featured speakers will be:
Candidates for U.S. Representative:
David Brill
Ana Maria Perez
Mark Rieck
Candidate for Arizona Secretary of State:
Katie Hobbs
Hello NAZVOA Community!
VENUE CHANGE!!!!!! VENUE CHANGE!!!!!! VENUE CHANGE!!!!!! VENUE CHANGE!!!!!!
GOING BLUE!!!
Cathy Rutherford and Roni Jelm
January 15th 6 – 7:30pm
260 COPPER CANYON DRIVE
***1 mile up Mt Shadows, RIGHT on COPPER CANYON, go a short distance to end of cul de sac
This is the year we have an opportunity to turn Arizona BLUE!!! Come and learn how you can get involved in this historic turn over!
CATHY RUTHERFORD chair of ‘Precinct Committee Persons’ and ‘Precinct Activist Efforts’ for the Sedona area
will update you on the candidates and positions in play for the 2018 elections.
She will share data on the Sedona electorate and talk about the tools and strategies
that can be employed locally to combat mid term elections falloff plus more!!!
RONI JELM, DORR Vice President, will talk about DORR’s key contributions and strategies in these efforts! Nathalie and Madeline
Join this sign making party. We will provide poster board, markers, and materials to complete a sign that you can carry proudly at the Woman’s March on Saturday, January 20. Contact Polly Cullen for her address and directions to her house. [email protected]
The League of Women Voters invites you to view a movie.
Contact Barbara if you are interested in arranging this wonderful film.
Barbara blitrellAaol.com
Women’s March Sedona organizers will hold a meeting for volunteers who would like to help on the day of the march and rally (January 20.) The organizing meeting will be held at 11:00 AM at the office of the Democrats of the Red Rocks, 1385 Route 89A (next door to Olde Sedona Restaurant.) Organizers are looking for individuals to help with set up/break down, intersection crossing assistance, and drivers to provide transportation for anyone needing assistance.
The next DORR Breakfast will be held on Thursday, January 18th at Olde Sedona Restaurant on 89A in Sedona, across from Wholefoods. 8 AM, $12 per person. Join with like minded people to hear from January Contreras (below) who is a candidate for Arizona Attorney General. Also speaking will be Chief Deputy Dave Rhodes of the Yavapai County Sheriff Department and Capt. Jeff Newnam, head of the Yavapai County Jail, who will speak about a mail-only ballot regarding a tax for a new jail. 
Join us for our LWV-League of Women Voters Board Meeting.
Contact Barbara [email protected]
Corner Democracy is a weekly gathering. Bring a sign with your message of the week and join the progressive meet up to activate your passion for Democracy and sign up voters. See you on the corner of Coffee Pot and SR 89A. Honk your support if you’re driving by.
Why I am targeting the DREAM Act and Chip this week
DREAM ACT
I took this from the Prescott Indivisible group’s email:
“… we must make the Dream Act law so that dreamers are protected from the cruelty of being deported from the only country they have ever known. We have to get Democrats and our Senators to stall a budget bill until the Dream Act is included as legislation.”
LEGALIZE DREAMERS
CHIP
Arizona’s CHIP money will be spent by the end of Jan.
Great info on this at kff.org Kaiser Family Foundation, State Plans for CHIP as Federal Funds Run Out.
“After Arizona froze CHIP enrollment in December 2009, enrollment fell by more than 60% from about 46,900 to 17,600 as of July 2011 (Figure 2).13 Just over four in ten disenrolled children moved to Medicaid due to declines in family income, but many others likely became uninsured.14 The children’s uninsured rate in Arizona grew following the enrollment freeze.15 Over the same period, the waiting list for CHIP grew to over 100,000 children and was continuing to grow at a rate of about 10,000 children per month.”
FUND CHIP
You are invited! Hear what is being done to fight these important issues nationally and locally, and how you can get involved!
Although Joe Arpaio is no longer sheriff of Maricopa County, many people still experience discrimination, hostility, and civil violations because of their real or perceived immigration status.
The American Civil Liberties of Arizona is a leader in the Campaign for Smart Justice, a multiyear initiative at reducing the U.S. prison population by 50%.
Sponsored by Our Revolution Northern Arizona
in cooperation with
DOOR Democrats of the Red Rocks,
Sedona Action Network, Indivisible In Sedona, After the March Verde Valley,
NASWOA, Northern Arizona Voice of Action
SEDONA WOMEN’S MARCH 2018
P.O. Box 4393 Sedona, AZ 86336
NEWS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 20, 2017
Contact: Kathy Kinsella
SEDONA TO HAVE ANNIVERSARY
WOMEN’S MARCH ON JANUARY 20, 2018
Organizers of last year’s Sedona Women’s March have announced an anniversary March for January 20, 2018, starting at 10AM. Marchers will gather at Creative Gateways, 45 Birch Blvd. off SR89A (across from Whole Foods) in West Sedona and march to Vino di Sedona, 2575 SR89A, to rally there, on the back patio.
Following last year’s presidential election, 1500 people took part in Sedona’s Women’s March. Collectively, marches, rallies and events that took place around the country represented the largest protest in US history. Since then, there has been a surge of activism that has resulted in new organizations being formed and in a record number of women and progressive candidates running for political office at every level – and winning. In Virginia, women unseated a total of 11 Republican male incumbents in the House of Delegates. In Alabama, Doug Jones defeated Trump-backed Republican candidate Roy Moore.
Political and social activism has grown, notably the “Me Too” movement that has empowered women to speak out about sexual misconduct. As women increasingly recognize the power of their vote, attention is turning to the 2018 congressional mid-term elections, as well as to local and state elections. Every state office will be up for election in Arizona in 2018.
The march and rally will feature speakers from local organizations addressing a variety of issues and encouraging voter turnout. Voter registration information will be available. Box lunches can be pre-ordered by calling the restaurant. The march is open to everyone and signs will be available, although marchers are encouraged to bring their own, on issues that are important to them.
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Sedona will march in solidarity with the Women’s March 2018.
At this meeting we will work together to create an action plan for winning the 2018 elections!! We will share experiences with what has worked and not worked in the past. We will create a list of the tools needed to do the work.
If you want to get involved and become an active team member for winning back our power, please contact Cathy at [email protected] for meeting details.
“Action is the antidote to despair.” Joan Baez
Your participation is essential to our success!!
We can succeed with everyone’s involvement.
“The Arizona Voters Corporation Commission: What Voters Need to Know”
Guest Speaker Kiana Sears, M.P.A.
Mark your calendars for and attend our January meeting in 2018. It will all take place at the Yavapai Food Council, 2020 Contractors Road from 10:00-12:00, the fourth Tuesday of the month.
