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Immigration, Meeting notices, Progressive Democrats of Benicia

Our Next Meeting – TUESDAY, March 11

MEMBER MEETING
TUESDAY, MARCH 11, 2025, 7:00 PM

ZOOM MEETING
____________________________________________________________

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.solanodemocrats.com/2025crabfeed

We can also use volunteers, deserts other items for the silent auction.  Please email progressivedemocratsofbenicia@gmail.com to volunteer or provide a desert or auction item.

You should have received an email about our fabulous online art auction.  https://go.rallyup.com/fbe6ef/Campaign/Details

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 
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82891217508?pwd=xShWvaNBudpqpEe5eDiAiWVbaDack0.1

Meeting ID: 828 9121 7508
Passcode: 305180

See you soon

 

ADEM elections, Industrial Safety Ordinance (ISO), Meeting notices, Progressive Democrats of Benicia

Our Next Meeting – MONDAY, February 11

MEMBER MEETING
MONDAY, FEB 10, 2025, 7:00 PM

ZOOM MEETING
____________________________________________________________

Dear members and supporters—

Terry Mollica will present an update of the status of the proposed Industrial Safety Ordinance.  This ordinance will be before city council on Feb. 4, at 6:00.  It will not be voted on at this meeting. This council meeting will be a critical time to show your support for the ordinance by showing up or emailing the council.  Terry will discuss the process going forward and be available to answer questions.

You will also have a chance to hear from the candidates to be delegates to the California Democratic Party.  Delegates are voted on by all Democrats who have registered to vote in this election or come to an in person meeting. We will not do an endorsement, but will try to keep our members informed of the candidates’ positions and endorsements by others. So far 8 candidates will be speaking.

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.

We will also have a vote on the sponsorship of the Crab feed. Please buy your tickets to this now. We still have a lot of control locally and we want to get the best Democrats elected in Solano County.

Whether or not to amend our bylaws and change our name will be on the Tuesday, March 11 agenda.  That discussion will be followed by a vote online to take place over the following days. A good place to discuss this in advance  is on our google group that is only open to members.  We will also have a discussion at the meeting on March 11. Please email us if you are not yet part of that google group.  Remember you can only vote if your dues are current.

CRAB IS BACK

Buy Your Tickets  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.solanodemocrats.com/2025crabfeed

And please bring your friends.   You can 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: ISO, Name, CaDem delegates
Time: MONDAY,  Feb 10,  2025, 7:00 PM Pacific 
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82891217508?pwd=xShWvaNBudpqpEe5eDiAiWVbaDack0.1

Meeting ID: 828 9121 7508
Passcode: 305180

See you soon

 

Meeting notices, MLK Day, Progressive Democrats of Benicia, State Senator Cabaldon

Our Next Meeting – TUESDAY, January 14

MEMBER MEETING
TUESDAY, JAN 14, 2025, 7:00 PM

ZOOM MEETING
____________________________________________________________

Dear members and supporters—

Happy New Year!!

Our newly elected State Senator Christopher Cabaldon will be the speaker at our next meeting.  Come with your  questions as he discusses his priorities and other issues of concern.

The Progressive Democrats of Benicia was one of the first Democratic clubs to endorse Cabaldon for state Senator and we are thrilled that we were part of  the grassroots effort that elected him.

We will also be holding elections for officers.  Kathy Kerridge is running for Chair,  Chris Kerz for Treasurer,  Christina Gilpin-Hayes for Secretary, and Craig Snider for Vice-Chair.  If you are interested in running for any of these offices please let us know and we will make sure you are on the ballot.

A few of our members have asked about a possible name change.  We will discuss and vote on that at our February 11 meeting.  We will also vote on other modifications to our bylaws.  

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.

January 20 is MLK Day (even though there’s an inauguration planned).

BENICIA COMMUNITY
MLK DAY CELEBRATION                

 Monday, January 20, 2025
7 pm • 1305 West 2nd St., Community Congregational UCC

Honoring Dr. King in story, recollection, song, and commitment. All  are welcome.  “In these turbulent days, when fear and doubt are mounting high, give us broad visions, penetrating eyes and power of endurance.”

All who attend will be encouraged to reflect, sing together, and share their particular reasons for honoring Dr. King “in these turbulent days.” In this way we will sustain one another with the “power of endurance.”

A pick-up choir will get together at 6 p.m. to rehearse “The Storm Is Passing Over.”

The NAACP Vallejo will also have a march and program on January 20.  Please email naacpvallejo1081@gmail.com for more information.

SAVE THE DATE for the Solano County Democrats Fundraiser 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 mark your calendar for this event.  It is not limited to Central Committee members, but is for all Solano County Democrats.  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.

 

 

Please invite your friends.

Zoom Details

Topic: State Senator Christopher Cabaldon
Time: January 14, 2025 07:00 PM Pacific Time
Join Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82891217508?pwd=xShWvaNBudpqpEe5eDiAiWVbaDack0.1

Meeting ID: 828 9121 7508
Passcode: 305180

See you soon