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Join us as we welcome Joe Saunders, Florida House of Representatives, District 49. Representative Saunders will provide an update on the legislative session that ends in early May. He is the former Statewide Field Director for Equality Florida and one of the two first openly gay elected officials to the Florida legislature.
Menu choices for this month are:
- Florida Citrus Chicken OR
- Mediterranean Salmon Salad OR
- Vegetarian Pasta Primavera
- Dessert is Key Lime Pie
The luncheon is held at Laurel Oak Country Club, 2700 Gary Player Blvd, Sarasota, FL. Travel 2 miles east of I-75 on Bee Ridge Road. Turn left at the light at Gary Player Blvd. Bent Tree will be on your right. Proceed past the guard shack, through one stop sign, and the club house will be on your left.
Social Hour starts at 11 with the program beginning promptly at noon.
IMPORTANT
Reservations are required and must be made by midnight on Wednesday, May 8th. Cancellations must also be made by midnight, May 8th or you will be billed for your meal.
Wednesday, May 22nd – Wine, Cheese & Politics – Phil Kellerman – Untangling Immigration
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Join us as we welcome Phil Kellerman, an advocate for migrant farm workers and their families since 1989, addressing the proposed immigration bill that seeks to deal with the estimated 10 million undocumented persons residing in the United States and to change regulations for those who want to legally come to the U.S. What is in the bill? What is it going to take for an undocumented individual to become a citizen? Is the bill fair? What will it mean for businesses dependent on immigrant labor? And, what about high school graduates who are still not legal citizens? How does the bill help them? Thanks to an inheritance from his grandmother, Dr. Helen Zand, Phil established the Harvest of Hope Foundation in 1997 in Oneonta, New York. Based now in Gainesville, Florida, the foundation has distributed more than 1 million dollars in aid to field workers and their families across the country. Financial assistance is provided for vehicle repairs due to breakdowns, housing, utilities, rent, medical services, food, clothes, and funeral expenses. Educational aid is given to children of migrant farm workers who are attending college.
Cheese, desserts, wine, beer, and other beverages will be served. Please note that RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED. We are now limited to 50 attendees at this venue. Reservations can be made by e-mailing rsvp@sarasotadems.com or leaving a message at 404-4678. Once you have made a reservation, if you are unable to attend, we request that you let us know by May 20th, so we can fill your spot.
Payment of $20 per person will be collected at the door by check, cash, Mastercard, or Visa.
Saturday April 13th Luncheon Wade Matthews on “Religion and Our Public Schools”
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Vice President of the Sarasota Chapter of Americans United for Separation of Church and State
Join us as we welcome Wade Matthews speaking on the role religion plays in our public schools. He will discuss the topics of creationism, prayer, school vouchers and more. Learn what is happening on a local and national level.
Saturday, April 13, 2013
12:00 p.m. Lunch and Program (check-in opens at 11:00)
Members: $24
Non-Members: $26
(Please make out check in advance to DCS. Mastercard & Visa now accepted)
*** Special Location for April Only ***
Marina Jack Restaurant
2 Marina Plaza, Sarasota Fl 34236
Phone: 941-365-4232
Complimentary Valet Parking Available • Take Elevator to 2nd Floor
RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED.
READ INSTRUCTIONS BELOW CAREFULLY.
Call: 941-379-9233
E-mail: reserve@sarasotadems.com
E-mail reservations will receive confirmation. If no reply, please re-send.
Menu Choices:
No Substitutions
- Chicken Marsala OR
- Porcini Mushroom Ravioli
- Dessert: Rich Chocolate Fudge Cake
Menu choice NOT guaranteed past noon
Deadline FOR RESERVATIONS & CANCELLATIONS: Wednesday evening, April 10th
Late fee:
Late cancellations and no-shows will be billed.
Late reservations, if accepted, will be charged $26.
Walk-ins will be charged $26, if accommodated.
EVENT CANCELED – Wednesday, April 24th – Hard Rock Casino Bus Trip
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Help us raise money to continue community and student outreach and more great events!
Hard Rock Casino Bus Trip
Cost: Prepayment of $40 per person – Includes round trip bus transportation & $30 in “Free Play” credits.
Departure: Bus leaves promptly at 10 a.m.
Return: Approximately 5:30 p.m.
Location: Burlington Coat Factory parking lot – 3941 Cattleman Road, Sarasota, FL 34233
Instructions: Mail checks made payable to DCS to: PO Box 51076 Sarasota, FL 34232
Must include: Name • Address • Date of Birth • Driver’s License #
The casino requires this information in order to issue a Free Play Card. If you already have a Players Club Card, then just provide your name and card #. We will distribute cards as you board the bus on April 24th. Your personal information will be carefully protected. Payment must be received by Friday, April 19th.
With the presidential election behind us and the Florida gubernatorial election still ahead, Sarasota County is turning its attention to the City Commission race. This year there are two At-Large seats up for election on March 12th. At-large seats represent the whole city and are voted on by all registered voters in the city. The two At-Large seats are currently held by Mayor Suzanne Atwell and Commissioner Terry Turner. Terry is not seeking re-election, but Democrat Suzanne Atwell is.
There are a total of six candidates running for these two seats. Three of them are Democrats and will be featured at our March 9th luncheon at the Sarasota Yacht Club. Please join us as we welcome incumbent Mayor Suzanne Atwell, along with Susan Chapman, and Linda Holland.
The program will be moderated by WSRQ Talk Radio’s Susan Nilon, who has been closely following the race on her radio show and has moderated other events with the candidates. Please note that this month’s luncheon will be held at the Sarasota Yacht Club.
Reservations are required.
Read instructions below carefully.
To make a reservation, e-mail reserve@sarasotadems.com and indicate the name of your guests and your menu choices, or leave that information on the voice mail at 379-9233.
Menu choices for this month are:
- Chef’s Salad OR
- Vegetable Primavera Lasagna
- Dessert is Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Icing
This month’s luncheon is held at the Sarasota Yacht Club, 1100 John Ringling Blvd, Sarasota, FL. Take the Ringling Bridge from downtown Sarasota. Stay in the left lane. Drive over the bridge and past the traffic light for Bird Key. At the next opening, turn left into the Sarasota Yacht Club parking lot. (If you miss this turn, you can make a U-turn at the next light, which is for Plymouth Harbor.)
NEW PRICE AS OF JANUARY 2013: Cost for Members is $24 each. Cost for non-members or walk-in’s is $26 each. You may pay by cash or with a check made payable to the DCS. Please fill out checks ahead of time. Visa and Mastercard are now also accepted.
IMPORTANT – Reservations are required and must be made by midnight on Wednesday, March 6th. Cancellations must also be made by midnight, March 6th or you will be billed for your meal.
Social Hour starts at 11 with the program beginning promptly at noon.
Monday, February 18th, Presidents Day Celebration at Tequila Cantina Downtown Sarasota
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Please join fellow Democrats for a FREE Presidents Day Celebration at Tequila Cantina at 1454 Main Street, Sarasota, Monday, February 18th. Presidents Day gives us another occasion to celebrate President Obama’s victory, while honoring George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. Cake will be provided, along with appetizers from our generous friends at Tequila Cantina.
Appetizers include nachos, tacos, and quesadillas. Additional Happy Hour appetizers are available for just $5, along with $3 Happy Hour drinks, that include Chilean wine, beer, margarita’s, and well drinks.
July 9th Luncheon: Adam Tebrugge – “Can we end homelessness in Sarasota County?”
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When we think “Sarasota” we generally think of the unique arts scene, beautiful beaches and plentiful sunshine. We don’t often think “homelessness.” But Adam Tebrugge, our July luncheon speaker, says that homelessness is a significant problem in our area.
Tebrugge, Chairman of the Board of the Suncoast Partnership to End Homelessness, quotes statistics that may surprise you. Did you know there were more than 900 homeless school children in Sarasota this past school year? And that more than 23,000 people in Manatee and Sarasota counties received services in 2010 to relieve or prevent homelessness?
The numbers tell a story we need to hear. For almost half the homeless (45%), this isn’t a short-term problem; they’ve been homeless for more than a year. And the homeless didn’t move to the area for free services; 78% have lived in our community for a year or longer.
Tebrugge is a native Floridian and a graduate of New College and the Florida State University College of Law. He joined the Public Defender’s Office for the 12th Judicial Circuit directly from law school and spent the next 23 years litigating all types of criminal cases, eventually becoming the chief trial attorney in the homicide division.
A candidate for Circuit Court Judge in 2002, Tebrugge ran for Public Defender in 2008. He won a majority of the vote in Sarasota and DeSoto counties, but lost the election by one-half of one percent. He is now in private practice, handling serious criminal defense and appeals.
Tebrugge is married to attorney and teacher, Regina Tebrugge. He has two grown step-children.
Please join us at the Sarasota Yacht Club on Sat., July 9 to hear Adam Tebrugge tell us what we need to do to end homelessness in Sarasota. You will be pleased to learn about the Suncoast Partnership’s successes.
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