MEMBER MEETING
TUESDAY, MARCH 11, 2025, 7:00 PM
ZOOM MEETING
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Dear members and supporters—
On our agenda this month:
- Maureen McSorley, a California lawyer who has practiced immigration law for the past 30 years, will be our speaker. She will give a short overview of the immigration system and discuss recent developments under the Trump Administration in immigration law and practice. Ms. McSorley has had extensive experience representing unaccompanied minors and juveniles in immigration proceedings
throughout California. - Sheri Leigh will be talking about Fiesta Primavera which will be coming up again on April 5, from 10 am to 6 pm in Benicia City Park.
- A proposal to change our name will be on the agenda. There will be an opportunity at the meeting for discussion. The vote on this will take place at the meeting. I was mistaken that we could do it online over a couple of days. According to our bylaws it must be at a general meeting. Remember you can only vote if your dues are current, and you have been a member for 60 days.
Announcements
The Industrial Safety Ordinance will be back before the council on March 4 at 6 for its’ first reading. Please plan to attend to show your support for this critical ordinance.
There is a fundraiser at Baxter’s this Sunday, March 2 from 1 to 4 to support Fiestas Primavera. Come hear music, eat great food and party. There will be an raffle of a painting by a famous, sight impaired and recently deceased New Orleans artist, Ronald Jones.
CRAB IS BACK
Buy Your Tickets NOW for the Solano County Democratic Central Committee Crab and Pasta Feed on March 8 at 6pm.
The Solano County Democratic Central Committee raises money to be used on campaigns for Democratic candidates throughout Solano County. Please buy your tickets to this event. It is not limited to Central Committee members, but is for everyone. It’s a lot of fun and a great way to meet other Solano County Democrats and elected officials. This is the major fundraiser for the year. Buy your tickets here https://www.
We can also use volunteers, deserts other items for the silent auction. Please email progressivedemocratsofbenicia@
You should have received an email about our fabulous online art auction. https://go.
And please bring your friends. It’s not too late to buy sponsorships.
Renew Your Membership
Don’t forget that our membership dues are now due. Membership dues are $30 a year (please contact me if this is a hardship) You can renew your membership, or submit an application to become a new member, at this link: https://progressivedemocratsofbenicia.org/pay-dues-donate/.
Please be sure you have paid your dues to be eligible to vote in the elections. The bylaws state “New Members shall be entitled to vote on all Club matters sixty (60) days after payment of dues. Existing members, upon payment of membership renewal dues, shall be eligible immediately to vote on all Club matters.” We also allow old members to vote upon payment of dues.
Zoom Details
Topic: Immigration, Vote on Name Change
Time: Tuesday, March 11, 2025, 7:00 PM Pacific
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Meeting ID: 828 9121 7508
Passcode: 305180
See you soon