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Florida State News

Vol. 2, No. 1--Pre-Summit, January 2005

The Florida Progressive Democrats Caucus finished drafting and submitting bylaws to the Florida Democratic Party about two weeks ago. The caucus is broken into three chapters: North Florida, Central Florida and South Florida. Thanks to Leslie Goller for her hard work on the bylaws and filing. A number of people agreed to assume interim roles as officers to facilitate timely completion of the paperwork, but elections will be held in February to fill these important roles.

Jon Shinn set up a web site for Progressive Democrats of Florida at www.pdflorida.org where new members can register for our e-mail list. E-mail volume is picking up, with members expressing strong desires to act NOW! Bill Calhoun is starting a member database and has generously purchased the software and offered his time to manage it.

We are strongly encouraging people to attend their local DEC meetings and attempt to secure positions on the committees as well as working locally with DFA and other progressive groups. The goal is to identify and oust Democratic leadership with poor track records and/or Republican leanings.

Additionally, events are planned in several counties:

January 15 8:00 PM
"UNaugural" Ball Fundraiser
Sponsored by the North Florida Chapter of the Florida Progressive Democrats Caucus
Ritz Theatre and Museum
829 N Davis Street, Jacksonville, Florida
$25 donation
Tickets to the event are still available. Contact Patt Sher at 904-737-1798 for information.

January 20 5:00 PM
Remembrance Demonstration and Counter-Inaugural Statement
Hosted by Democracy for America, Code Pink, Veterans for Peace, Miami for Peace and everyday citizens
Bayfront Park, in front of the Torch of Friendship, Downtown Miami
For more information,

January 24 6:00 PM
Reception with Governor Howard Dean benefiting Democracy for America
Hosted by Bud Russell, David Sausville, and Jim McDonald
Sunset Harbour South, 1800 Sunset Harbour Drive, 7th Fl Reception Room
Host $100, $25 per person
RSVP 305-604-1906 or for details.

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