July Meeting Wrap Up
Last Tuesday’s meeting had one clear message: with fewer than 100 days until the election, now is the time to get involved.
Whether you’re talking with friends and neighbors, posting on social media, canvassing, or volunteering with a campaign, every conversation matters. Together, we can make a difference in Ohio this November.
Thank you to our guest speakers, Scott DiMauro, Brian Poindexter, and Liz Gerstenhaber, precinct captain. If you haven’t already, take a few minutes to learn more about Scott and Brian by visiting their campaign websites. Liz presented a great presentation about all the ways to get involved with the campaigns which we will be sharing on the website soon.
Rocky River Pride Celebration
Mark your calendars for the 5th Annual Rocky River Community-Wide Pride Celebration! Join us as we march to the RRPL Pride Fest and celebrate! 
See the event page for details:
- Date: Saturday, August 8
- Time: 12:00 pm
- Location: West Shore Unitarian Universalist Church, Rocky River
Volunteer at the Cuyahoga County Fair!
Join the Berea Democrats and the Cuyahoga County Democratic Party (CCDP) at the Cuyahoga County Fair, August 11–16, 2026. Help register voters, distribute Vote-by-Mail request forms, and share information about November’s candidates and ballot issues. It’s a great way to make an impact and connect with fellow Democrats! Click here for more information.
- Dates: Tuesday, August 11 through Sunday, August 16
- Times: 2 hour shifts from noon until 8pm.
- Location: Cuyahoga Fairgrounds, Berea
- Click here to Sign Up For A Shift
Canvassing and Community Conversations
With fewer than 100 days until the midterm election, now is the time to get involved. There are two canvass events scheduled in Rocky River over the next few weeks, including one with our friend Scott Dimauro on August 8! Whether you volunteer with a specific campaign, help at the Party level, or just share your thoughts with friends and neighbors, every conversation can make a difference. Check out the opportunities below and visit our Elections page for more ways to help.
Packet Bundling Party: Help Ohio Wins group bundle literature for canvassing! Sign up here!
- Dates: Every Friday
- Time: 4-6pm
- Location: Parma Office HQ, 11699 Brookpark Rd, Parma
Rocky River Canvass with Ohio Wins – Click here to register.
- Date: Saturday August 1
- Time: 1pm
- Location: Meet at Erie Island Coffee on Detroit Road
Parma Canvass at Parma HQ Register here.
- Dates: Saturday August 1 (10am)
- Sunday August 2 (1pm)
- Parma Office – 11699 Brookpark Rd, Parma OH
Drinks with Dems Happy Hour at Gunselman’s Tavern – Ohio Wins Happy Hour Register here
- Date: Wednesday, August 5
- Time: 4-6pm
- Location: Gunselmans Tavern – (21490 Lorain Rd, Fairview Park
Rocky River Canvass with Scott DiMauro at Erie Island Coffee Company Register here
- Date: Sunday, August 9
- Time: 1pm
- Location: Meet at Erie Island Coffee, Detroit Road
West Park Meet & Greet with Scott DiMauro – July 30
- Date: July 30
- Time: 6:30-8pm
- Location: 5 Points Coffee & Tea
Senator Mark Kelly and Senator Sherrod Brown Fundraiser
Date: August 2, 2026
Reception with Dr. Amy Acton – Friday, July 31
Click here for more information and to register.
A Quick Note About Yard Signs
We’ve received several inquiries about yard signs over the past few weeks, and we love the enthusiasm! Yard signs for Acton, Brown, and other Democratic candidates are expected to be released soon. As soon as they’re available, we’ll let everyone know how to get them. Thank you for helping spread the word and show your support!
Useful Info from the Ohio Progressive Briefing
Innovation Ohio has started hosting the Ohio Progressive Briefing, a regular series that shares the latest messaging, polling, and research to help Ohio’s progressive organizations, activists, elected officials, and campaigns stay informed and equipped for the work ahead. , and we wanted to share highlights from their most recent briefing below.
- Hands Off Ohio campaign and messaging toolkit opposing Trump Administration election sabotage and FBI raids against voting advocates
- Countering Attacks on Ohio’s Caregivers – Medicaid fraud messaging
- Pushing Back on Voter ID toolkit
We’ll also post these resources on our Election Page so you always know where to find them.
Get Involved – Other Events and Actions
Join the Ohio Wins group for more of these ongoing activities.
Virtual Training:Â How to Talk to Voters
As we gear up to knock on doors and connect with voters, many volunteers are looking for guidance on how to engage with voters. Well, look no further! Every week, we will host a training that will go through the ins and outs of canvassing, how to speak to voters, and set you up for success while canvassing. Click here to register  How To: Talk to Voters · Ohio Wins
- Date: Every Friday
- Time: 7-8 pm
- Location:Â Join from Anywhere!
Statewide Volunteer Recruitment Phone Bank!
Join the Ohio Wins Democratic Coordinated Campaign to make calls and recruit volunteers for Sherrod Brown, Amy Acton, and Dems up and down the ballot! We’ll be gathering virtually and going through a brief training, then calling Dems in targeted areas to confirm their support and get them plugged into our campaign. This is a great way to help us grown our campaign to reach every voter statewide! Register here!
- Date: Every Tuesday
- Time: 6-8pm
- Location: Join from anywhere
Stand Up Saturdays – Every Week!
Join your neighbors and the occasional dinosaur for Stand Up Saturdays to encourage residents to honk, wave and support democracy! On the Public sidewalks at the corner of Detroit Road and Crocker Road from 10am to noon every Saturday.
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