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“If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.”
Sen. Cory Booker, quoting an “African saying”
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Upcoming Events and Activities

Tue, Apr 1 @ 6:30pm
Monthly Meeting of the Lake County Democratic Black Caucus
https://www.mobilize.us/lakecountydec/event/758028/

Wed, Apr 2 @ 9:45am
Lake County Conservation Council outing – St. Johns River Cruise
See below

Wed, Apr 2 @ 6:30pm
South Lake Democratic Club with guest speaker Yaryna Levytska
https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/769527/

Thu, Apr 3 @ 5:30pm
Saving Our Democracy – Save Social Security
https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/770092/

Sat, Apr 5 @ 10am
Hands Off! Clermont Fights Back
https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/764886/

Sat, Apr 5 @ 2pm
Hands Off! Leesburg Fights Back
https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/768137/

Sat, Apr 5 @ 2pm
Hands Off Mount Dora
https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/771262/

Sat, Apr 5 @ 2pm
Hands Off! Orlando Fights Back
https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/767982/

Sat, Apr 5 @ 5pm
Hands Off – Part 2 – Sponsored by Lake County Indivisibles
https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/770361/

Thu, Apr 10 @ 6:30pm (see the link for the full list of 2025 dates)
Lake County Democrats Monthly Meeting
https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/597405/

Sat, Apr 12 @ 10:30am (see the link for the full list of 2025 dates)
Golden Triangle Democratic Club Meeting
https://www.mobilize.us/lakecountydec/event/762573/

Sat, Apr 12 @ 2:15pm
Tesla Takedown Continued until . . . – Sponsored by Lake County Indivisibles
https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/770762/

Wed, Apr 16 @ 7pm
Residents’ Town Hall sponsored by Lake County Indivisibles
https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/763317/

Mon, Apr 21 @ 6pm (see the link for additional 2025 dates)
Greater Leesburg Dems Monthly Meeting
https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/747543/

Tue, Apr 22 @ 5:30pm
Lake County Democratic Women’s club Panel Discussion
https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/771185/

Thu, Apr 24 @ 5pm (see the link for additional 2025 dates)
Lake County Democratic Veterans Caucus
https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/757901/

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South Lake Democratic Club with guest speaker Yaryna Levytska

Join fellow Democrats at the South Lake Democratic Club meeting Wed., April 2 at 6:30 (Doors open at 6:15PM) at the Kehlor Recreation Center (466 W. Minneola Ave.) in Clermont. You can participate in person or via zoom – the choice is yours. Come early – socialize between 6:15 & 6:30, learn about what local Democrats are up to and enjoy our speaker presentations. Call Pat @ 603-477-7797 for zoom link.

Yaryna Levytska, our guest speaker is the founder of Ukrainian Spirit, a 501c3 nonprofit organization created to strengthen ties between the United States and Ukraine.

Yaryna Levytska will share will the audience Ukrainian Spirit’s passion in supporting and promoting Ukraine and American awareness and cooperation. Working towards its’ mission, Ukrainian Spirit provides services related to: • Cultural Exchange and Awareness • Wounded Veterans • Refugees in the USA • Financial and physical support of Ukrainian orphanage

Feel free to extend an invitation to a friend, neighbor or family member. We love guests!

Looking forward to seeing everyone on Wed. April 2nd

Mobilize link:  https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/769527/

Hands Off! Clermont Fights Back – Saturday, April 5

Hands Off – Part 2 – Sponsored by Lake County Indivisibles

We are calling this part 2 because we will also be going to the event at the park on 50 & 8th St. in the morning. Help put Lake County on the Save Our Democracy map!! We will start our march at 5:00pm from Clermont City Hall and march all throughout Downtown Clermont. We have permission to use a bullhorn. We would like to coordinate our signs to say Hands Off then put what you want them to keep their hand off from. Example: Hands Off Social Security or Hands Off our Postal System or Hands Off Medicaid or Hands Off our jobs or Hands Off USAID or Hands Off our Allies or Hands off our Justice System. You get the gist. Please do not bring any other type of sign except for a Hands Off sign. If you have a bull horn, please bring it. We will walk(if you can) until 7:30pm. If you can’t really walk much or not at all, we will still have a tiny little rally in the parking lot of City Hall for just a few minutes. Please bring all like-minded friends you can corral. It will be fun!! If you can, please bring extra water to give out if necessary. Parking is allowed at City Hall and 7th street public parking lot.

Mobilize link:  https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/770361/

LCCC Outing: St. Johns River Cruise, April 2nd at 9:45 AM

LCCC member George Barton has a pontoon boat on the St. Johns River and has offered to take us on a relaxing CRUISE day.
We’ll have time to relax, socialize and bird watch in one of Florida’s most beautiful locations.

Bring a lunch, camera, sunscreen and anything you think will help make an enjoyable day.

If you can join us please do! There’s a sign up sheet here, with the address and a map:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeLfXotUOAhlpIANY0TLJ9GRhCi0-hUw8N6srV8nSZ7k98dxg/viewform?usp=header

Hope to see you then!

Josh Weil Special Election in CD FL-06 – Volunteers needed

Canvassing 

Time is running out to get Josh Weil elected. Consider door knocking. We will pair you with an experienced canvasser and train you on Mini Van, the app we use to enter data.

Sign up for a weekday or weekend shift below:

Weekend:
https://www.mobilize.us/joshweilforcongressionaldistrict6/event/753805/

Weekday:
Lake County – Weekday Door Canvassing for Josh Weil · Josh Weil for Congressional District 6
https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/753814/

Postcard Writing

Also, Sun, Mar 16 @ 2pm —>
Join us for a Post Card Writing Party in Clermont’s (4 Corners area) this Sunday, March 16, from 2 to 4 PM. We’re sending a personal message to Congressional District 6 regarding the Josh Weil election. Please let me know as soon as possible if you’d like to attend, as space is limited. To reserve a spot, please contact Pat Kinne.

Rallying

And, Sun, Mar 23 @ 10am —>

Join the Golden Triangle Democratic Club for a Rally in support of JOSH WEIL, candidate for US Congress, Dist. 6 in Florida.

Josh is a father, public teacher and leader committed to solving real problems for hardworking families, seniors and small businesses. He is competing in Florida’s most significant election, which could influence the outcome for the Democrats.

We will provide some signs & flags or bring your own. Don’t forget water and sunscreen.

Resilience in a Changing Climate – March 15
Leesburg Public Library, 100 E. Main Street, Leesburg

LCCC invites the public to a free lecture on Resilience in a Changing Climate.
Leesburg Public Library at 100 E. Main Street, Leesburg on Saturday, March 15, 2025 at 2 p.m. Everyone is welcome to attend LCCC’s annual meeting right after the lecture. We hope to see you there.

More information from the LCCC (Lake County Conservation Council, Inc.) —>

Dear LCCC Friends,
How do we prepare for rising temperatures, more severe storms, and flooding? How do we reduce greenhouse gas emissions? The Lake County Conservation Council, Inc. (LCCC) invites the public to a free lecture on Resilience in a Changing Climate. The speaker will be Adrian Leithead, a resilience and sustainability planner with the East Central Florida Regional Planning Council.

Disinformation. Spot It! Stop It! – March 22

Disinformation. Spot It! Stop It! A Marist Poll found 59% of adults find it difficult to spot disinformation. This workshop allows you to test your skills in spotting social media falsehoods. It also provides tips on how to respond once you do. You will leave with key learnings from these engaging exercises.

Guest Speaker: Marilyn McFadden is a member of the League of Women Voters. Marilyn McFadden’s first career was as a Dental Hygienist. She began her second career following graduation from FSU College of Law. While in Law school, she clerked for the Florida State Supreme Court and then the 1st District Court of Appeals. After several years with a defense trial firm, she moved to the Litigation Section of the Florida State Department of Transportation; then joined the Florida Attorney General’s Office as a Sr. Criminal Appellate Attorney. Taking a hiatus, Marilyn attended the Law Enforcement Training Academy in Tallahassee and was sworn as a Reserve Deputy Sheriff for the Leon County Sheriff’s Office. Her last position was as a prosecutor for the State Attorney in Leon County, specializing in the prosecution of domestic violence cases.
Marilyn hails from London, Kentucky, moving through California, Florida, Rhode Island and Georgia before coming to rest in The Villages with her husband, Lou Reiter, and their two dogs, Tootsie and Nokomis.

Join the South Lake Democratic Club for this very timely presentation. Date: March 22 Time: 1-3PM Place: Cagan Crossings Community Library, 16729 Cagan Oaks Clermont Fl. 34714

Sign up for this event here:           https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/762173/

Protest – March 6

Were you there? Share your photos on our Facebook page!

Check Mobilize for upcoming events.

South Lake Democrats Are Fired Up!
Last night’s South Lake Democratic Club meeting was standing room only—packed with energized Democrats ready to mobilize for change in Lake County!
We were honored to have Treva Roberts, Chair of the Lake County Democratic Party, speak about the path forward and how we can make a real impact. Her words inspired us all to take action and stay engaged.
This is just the beginning—let’s keep the momentum going! If you missed last night, don’t worry—there are plenty of ways to get involved. Join us and be part of the movement! 👇🏼
https://www.mobilize.us/lakecountydec/

Special Election –  April 1, FL-06

Josh Weil, candidate for US Congress in Dist 6, held his Lake County Campaign Kick-off last night at the Lake County Democratic Party meeting in Tavares. A Special Election is being held April 1st. If you want to make a difference – volunteer for Josh’s campaign. Go to Mobilize.us to sign up to make phone calls, to canvass and more.

Record turnout at the South Lake Democratic Club Meeting with guest Chris Stanley presenting Project 2025. We’re fired up and ready to go.

We the People, by Farmer Banks Helfrich – Clermont Sun

Great article by Banks Helfrich, We the People.  We are all immigrants who made our country the envy of the world. Demonizing those who are seeking refuse in our country is anti-American.

Link to the article:  https://www.midfloridanewspapers.com/clermont_sun/opinions/we-the-people/article_5b20e878-cde6-11ef-843f-9ff0ee56bfa0.html

MLK Day Parade in Clermont – January 20

Notice the clothes we wore on Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Clermont. It was Cold! The South Lake Democratic Club marched in the MLK Parade and participated in the MLK Celebration at Waterfront Park. Enjoyed the chicken soup and hot chocolate 🙂

MLK Day Parade in Leesburg – January 18

 

**Happy New Year, everyone!**

As we welcome 2025, we have some wonderful news to share! Our recent food drive for The Neighborhood Center of South Lake was a huge success. Thanks to your incredible generosity, we collected **284 pounds of food**!

Wishing you all a year filled with joy, health, and prosperity. Cheers to new beginnings!

 

South Lake Democrats Food Drive – 4 Corners and Clermont – December 15

South Lake Democratic Club Meeting & Holiday Party – December 4

Join fellow Democrats at the South Lake Democratic Club meeting Wed., Dec. 4th at 6:30 (Doors open at 6:15PM) at the Kehlor Recreation Center (466 W. Minneola Ave.) in Clermont. You can participate in person or via zoom – the choice is yours. Arrive between 6:15 & 6:30. We will have a brief business meeting followed by a holiday celebration. Please bring a dish or desert to share. Refreshments will be provided. There will be door prizes, music by Carl Cailier and games. We welcome guests.

2024 Clermont’s Veterans Day Parade w/South Lake Democrats – Nov 11

CALLING ALL VETERANS!

The South Lake Democrats are participating in the 2024 Clermont Veterans Day Parade, Monday, November 11.

7:30AM -8:45 Check-in, Staging/Lineup 9AM – Parade Starts

The Parade is approximately 1.5 miles or a 60 minute walk.

Veterans have the option of riding in the float or marching. You do not have to be a veteran to participate. If you cannot march and want to ride in the float, call Pat 603-477-7797 to see if there is a seat available.

Do not wear anything political and do not carry any political signs.

There are 2 shifts to sign up for below: 7:30 – 8:45AM is for set up/decorating the float and staging/lineup. 9AM is to participate in the parade; however you need to arrive by 8:30 for the lineup. Pls sign up for both shifts if you are available.

Let’s show the Veterans that Democrats support them and thank them for their service.

Sign up here:  https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/741719/

Scenes from our Rally Wed. Oct 2 in Clermont. We received copious waves, thumbs up and beeps. Join us at our next Weds Rally on the corner of CR-50 and Hancock Rd.

South Lake Dems rallying with 4 Corners Dems on Sept 29.  When we fight, WE WIN!

South Lake Dems and Barbie Harden Hall waving signs with 4 Corners Dems on Sept 22.  Let’s get Barbie elected!

3 teams of South Lake Dems canvassed in Minneola for Harris Walz on 9/7.  The South Lake Dems are canvassing again on 9/14 and 9/21.

We had a really good turnout for the 9/4 rally.  Our South Lake Dem sign and flag wavers moved to the corner of Hwy 50 and Hancock Road.  There was a very positive response from the passing cars.

We waved signs and flags for Harris- Walz in Clermont on 8/21

South Lake Dems canvassed with other Lake County Democratic Party Clubs in Mount Dora and Minneola on 8/24

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