June 28th Meeting!!

HELLO ROCKY RIVER DEMOCRATS!!

Please Join Us!
For the next meeting of the

Rocky River Democratic Club
Tuesday, June 28th at 7:00 PM

Via Zoom and In-Person at the Rocky River Library

Hello Rocky River Democrats! We want to share the info and RSVP link for our June meeting.

We all received the troubling news that the Supreme Court struck down the nearly 50 year old protection on reproductive rights enumerated by Roe v. Wade. The gathering storm of a having an activist Conservative judiciary has officially come to every single American. We no longer have the luxury of sitting on the sidelines and hoping for the smarter voices in the room to win out over the radical assault on our core values. Now, more than ever, we as Democrats need to organize our efforts to fight to maintain our American democracy. Your participation now could make a difference affecting all future generations. We strongly encourage everyone to attend this month’s meeting and hear from our speakers, Dave Brock and Scott DiMauro (highlighted below) as they explain what we can do and what is being done to combat the radical agendas in our legislatures and our classrooms.

FEATURED SPEAKERS

Dave Brock

Incoming Chair of the Cuyahoga County Democratic Party, elected by the Central Committee on Saturday, June 18th, will speak to his role, his visions for the future of the Party in the county, and his plans for achieving and sustaining victories for Democratic candidates in 2022 and 2024. He looks forward to speaking our group as well as taking questions from the audience.

Scott DiMauro
President of the Ohio Education Association (OEA)

Scott was elected President of the OEA in 2019 after having served as vice president for six years. Over his 30-year career as an educator, Scott has worked to provide students the critical thinking and decision-making skills they need to be successful citizens in our democratic society. He has likewise advocated for students, educators and strong public schools at all levels of his union. Scott’s priorities as president include strengthening local affiliates, enhancing professional supports for members, and elevating the voice of educators in public policy issues to ensure all students are given access to a high-quality education that inspires their creativity, imagination, and desire to learn. Scott will be speaking to the legislative push to “harden schools” as well as installing restrictive controls on school curriculum, and how OEA plans to combat these efforts. He looks forward to speaking our group as well as taking questions from the audience.

 

To attend our club meeting, June 28th, please first CLICK HERE

**Link should be working now, please let us know if you have any further issues**

The online form will ask whether you will attend in-person or via Zoom:

  • In-person at the Library is limited to the first 40 who RSVP.  Please wear a mask.

If you have already RSVP’d, thank you! No need to RSVP again, your responses have been recorded!



We also want everyone to SAVE THE DATE for our annual Summer Party and Campaign Season Kickoff!! Our party will be held at Elmwood Cabin, Tuesday August 30th at 6:30 pm!!  Please SAVE THE DATE and we will have more details and info to come!!



We want to invite and encourage everyone to support our neighbors in the Westlake Democratic Club by attending their monthly meeting on Wednesday, June 29th from 7-8:30 pm at the Porter Public Library in the Porter Room.

Featured speakers:

Marquez Brown 
AFSCME Cleveland Regional Director:
Building Worker Power- A Guide to Organizing Your Workplace

Chris Glassburn
Democratic mapmaker for Ohio House and Senate Democrats: Redistricting, Where Are We Now?

They will also welcome local Democratic candidates and have an update on Club and local issues. Light refreshments will be served.



August 2nd Primary Election Day

7/5/2022
Close of voter registration
If you or someone you know has moved, and to check or update your voter registration conveniently online, CLICK HERE.

7/6/2022
Opening of early in-person voting and vote-by mail voting. To request your mail-in ballot, please CLICK HERE or contact the Board of Elections at 216-443-8683.  

Early voting schedule at the Board of Elections (2925 Euclid Avenue):

Weekdays (July 6 – July 22): 8 am – 5 pm
Weekdays (July 25 – July 29): 8 am – 7 pm
Saturday July 30 : 8 am – 4 pm
Sunday July 31: 1 pm – 5 pm
Monday August 1: 8 am- 2 pm

7/30/2022: 12:00 Noon
Deadline for applications for vote-by-mail ballots to be mailed

8/1/2022
Voting in-person at the Board of Elections located at 2925 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH ends at 2:00 pm

8/1/2022
All vote-by-mail ballots mailed anywhere in the U.S. must be postmarked on or before this date and received at the Board of Elections on or before 08/12/2022 in order to be counted

8/2/2022: 6:30 am – 7:30 pm
Election Day – Provisional voting at the Board of Elections

8/2/2022
All vote-by-mail ballots returned in person must be received at the Board of Elections by 7:30 p.m. in order to be counted

If you have any questions about voting, please call the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections at: 216-443-8683.  



Thank you for you continued support!  We are making a difference together.

Mike, Dave, Erin, Nick, Sue
Rocky River Democratic Club
[email protected]
www.rockyriverdems.org

Cheryl Stephens Event!!

We wanted to share an upcoming event tomorrow in North Olmsted sponsored by the CDWC and one of our most recent speaker organizations, Red, Wine & Blue. Cheryl Stephens, candidate for Lieutenant Governor, running with Democratic Candidate will be a guest speaker!! All who are able and interested are encouraged to attend, connect with other local Democrats on important issues and represent the Rocky River Democrats!! All info is copied below!

Event is Sunday, June 12th from 2pm-4pm
at North Olmsted Community Park

Hope to see you all there!

Nan Whaley and Chris Ronayne Events!!

Hello Rocky River Democrats!!

We want to make sure we shared some important events coming up!! Please attend if you are able!!

The Rocky River Democrats are proud to co-sponsor an event with Gubernatorial Candidate Nan Whaley and her running mate Cheryl Stephens, hosted by the CDWC!! We are so excited to have Nan Whaley and Cheryl Stephens as our nominees for Governor and Lt. Governor!  The CDWC and other local Democrat organizations, including the Rocky River Democrats are putting together a fun fundraiser for them at their campaign headquarters with both Nan and Cheryl as well as the legendary and famous Tommy’s milkshakes! The headquarters is a large beautiful space (next door to Tommy’s) and will soon be a coordinated campaign but for now, it is still a Whaley/Stephens space. Come and get familiar with the space and get to hear from Nan and Cheryl. Help us make history by helping to elect the first woman governor of Ohio!

We encourage all who are able and willing to attend to please do so to show your support for our Democratic candidate as well as represent the Rocky River Democrats and the larger community of Democrats in Cuyahoga County!

When: Wednesday, June 8th at 6 pm

Where: Whaley-Stephens Headquarters
1814 Coventry Rd
Cleveland Heights, OH 44118

Tickets start at $50 to attend and all contributions can be made through the Whaley-Stephens campaign site linked HERE



Anyone interested in volunteering to help with County Executive candidate Chris Ronayne–his campaign is seeking help for this weekend’s upcoming event. Please get more info and sign up at the links below! 

Cleveland Pride March
Saturday, June 4th
11:30 am – 2 pm
SIGN UP HERE

Next Club Meeting: May 31st!!

Please Join Us!
For the next meeting of the

Rocky River Democratic Club
Tuesday, May 31st at 7:00 PM

Via Zoom and In-Person at the Rocky River Library

Hello Rocky River Democrats! We want to share the info and RSVP link for our May meeting.

FEATURED SPEAKERS

JESSIE HILL, JD

Jessie Hill, JD is Associate Dean for Research and Faculty Development and Judge Ben C. Green Professor of Law. She joined the faculty in 2003 after practicing First Amendment and civil rights law with the firm of Berkman, Gordon, Murray & DeVan in Cleveland. Before entering private practice, Hill worked at the Reproductive Freedom Project of the national ACLU office in New York, litigating challenges to state-law restrictions on reproductive rights. She also served as law clerk to the Honorable Karen Nelson Moore of the US Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. Hill’s teaching focuses on constitutional, civil rights, reproductive rights, and law and religion. Her scholarship has been published in Michigan Law Review, the Duke Law Journal, the Georgetown Law Journal, and the Texas Law Review, among others.

Jessie’s scholarly focus is remarkably prescient for the turbulent and confusing times that we are currently living through and she will offer great insight into the assault on civil liberties that all Americans will feel with the impending Supreme Court decision on Roe v. Wade.

CRYSTAL LETT

Crystal is the Ohio Program Director for Red, Wine & Blue. She will be speaking about pending extremist legislation in our statehouse that will deeply affect how school is taught. Crystal will discuss how it impacts what curriculum looks like in our school district, and what we can do about it at both the state and local level.

After a very near win for a State Senate seat in central Ohio in 2020, Crystal is again running for State Senate District 25.  In addition to politics, she brings her background in mental health and advocacy to this much-needed discussion on school policy.

Both are delighted to be available to speak to our group and are looking forward to taking questions after they speak.

To attend our club meeting, May 31st, please first CLICK HERE

The online form will ask whether you will attend in-person or via Zoom:

  • In-person at the Library is limited to the first 40 who RSVP.  Please wear a mask.

If you have already RSVP’d–thank you! No need to RSVP again!



We also want to share the slide deck of HSRA presentation by Rick Harnish from our last meeting, please find HERE and a link HERE for a related article from The Plain Dealer.



The Rocky River Democrats are proud to co-sponsor an event with Gubernatorial Candidate Nan Whaley and her running mate Cheryl Stephens, hosted by the CDWC!! We are so excited to have Nan Whaley and Cheryl Stephens as our nominees for Governor and Lt. Governor!  The CDWC and other local Democrat organizations, including the Rocky River Democrats are putting together a fun fundraiser for them at their campaign headquarters with both Nan and Cheryl as well as the legendary and famous Tommy’s milkshakes! The headquarters is a large beautiful space (next door to Tommy’s) and will soon be a coordinated campaign but for now, it is still a Whaley/Stephens space. Come and get familiar with the space and get to hear from Nan and Cheryl. Help us make history by helping to elect the first woman governor of Ohio!

We encourage all who are able and willing to attend to please do so to show your support for our Democratic candidate as well as represent the Rocky River Democrats and the larger community of Democrats in Cuyahoga County!

When: Wednesday, June 8th

Where: Whaley-Stephens Headquarters
1814 Coventry Rd
Cleveland Heights, OH 44118

Tickets start at $50 to attend and all contributions can be made through the Whaley-Stephens campaign site linked HERE



Anyone interested in volunteering to help with County Executive candidate Chris Ronayne–his campaign is seeking help for two upcoming events. Please get more info and sign up at the links below! 

Euclid Memorial Day Parade
Monday, May 30th
9:30 am -12 pm
SIGN UP HERE

Cleveland Pride March
Saturday, June 4th
11:30 am – 2 pm
SIGN UP HERE



CLUB BUSINESS

Membership:

We are currently in our membership drive for 2022 and encourage all former and current members to please renew via one of the options listed below. If you have not renewed up to this point, we strongly encourage you to do so ASAP! Please encourage other Democrats you may know in Rocky River to join as well or gift a membership to friends and family, we welcome as many Democratic voices as we can have! Membership dues helped the Club produce and mail postcards that reached every registered Democratic voter before last November’s local election, maintain the Club’s presence on the internet, hold events like the summer party at Elmwood Cabin, and more. 

Dues:

  • Student:  $5
  • Senior:  $10
  • Individual:  $20
  • Family:  $30

There are four easy ways to renew or become a new, dues-paying member:

1. Pay securely on the Club’s website by CLICKING HERE. Click the appropriate level for you on the right of your screen.

2. Print the member application form by CLICKING HERE.  Mail the form and your check to the Club’s Treasurer (name and address are on the application)

3. Save a stamp and request that the Club send you an application form and pre-stamped return envelope.  Send that request now with a quick email by CLICKING HERE.

4. Attend the Club meeting at the Library on May 31st.  You can complete an application form and provide a check in person!

Record-keeping is easier if everyone completes the membership process as soon as possible.  As a Rocky River resident and registered Democrat, becoming a paid member confers the ability to vote on  items such as Club Officers, endorsements made by the Club, changes to the Club’s bylaws, and other decisions that require voting by members.  We also welcome supporters who wish to become  Associate Members (registered Democrats who are non-residents of Rocky River — does not confer Club voting rights).

Thank you in advance!



We look forward to seeing you at the Club meeting on Tuesday, May 31st at 7:00 PM via Zoom or at the Library. 

To attend the meeting, please CLICK HERE

Thank you for you continued support!  We are making a difference together.

Mike, Dave, Erin, Nick, Sue
Rocky River Democratic Club
[email protected]
www.rockyriverdems.org

Election Day Tomorrow May 3rd!

Tomorrow, May 3rd is Election Day!

We wanted to make sure everyone was aware and able to make it out to the polls if you haven’t had a chance to vote early or vote by mail.

Polls are open from 6:30 am-7:30 pm tomorrow May 3rd

Confirm your voting location HERE

See you at the polls!

Next Club Meeting: Tuesday, April 26th!

Please Join Us!
For the next meeting of the

Rocky River Democratic Club
Tuesday, April 26th at 7:15 PM

Via Zoom and In-Person at the Rocky River Library

Featured Speaker:

RICK HARNISH

Rick Harnish is the Executive Director and co-founder of the High Speed Rail Alliance and will speak to the aims of the organization in expanding the infrastructure and impact of rail to reconnect families and regions, creating new housing and economic development and reducing the carbon impact of automobile travel and commuting. He will also speak to the impact that high speed rail and public transit infrastructure can have throughout the Northeast Ohio region and beyond. He looks forward to taking questions from and interacting with the audience.

MATTHEW DIEMER

Matthew is a Congressional candidate looking to represent Ohio’s 7th Congressional District in the US House of Representatives. He is a local small business owner and is a passionate candidate who aims to serve the public and bring change to Washington so Northeast Ohioans have more economic opportunities, access to affordable healthcare, and feel safe in their communities. He will speak to his platforms, mission and hopes for Northeast Ohio and looks forward to taking questions from and interacting with the audience.

Invitations have also been extended to Nan Whaley, former Mayor of Dayton, a Democratic candidate for Governor of Ohio and Teresa Fedor, current Ohio State Senator and running mate of Gubernatorial Candidate John Cranley.  We will keep you apprised to any developments or news about their potential appearances and look forward to their participation at a future Rocky River Democratic Club meeting. 

To attend the meeting, please first CLICK HERE

The online form will ask whether you will attend in-person or via Zoom:

  • In-person at the Library is limited to the first 40 who RSVP.  Please wear a mask.

Please review the minutes of our March meeting HERE



CLUB BUSINESS

Membership:

We are currently in our membership drive for 2022 and encourage all former and current members to please renew via one of the options listed below. Please encourage other Democrats you may know in Rocky River to join as well or gift a membership to friends and family, we welcome as many Democratic voices as we can have! Membership dues helped the Club produce and mail postcards that reached every registered Democratic voter before last November’s local election, maintain the Club’s presence on the internet, hold events like the summer party at Elmwood Cabin, and more. 

Dues:

  • Student:  $5
  • Senior:  $10
  • Individual:  $20
  • Family:  $30

There are four easy ways to renew or become a new, dues-paying member:

1. Pay securely on the Club’s website by CLICKING HERE. Click the appropriate level for you on the right of your screen.

2. Print the member application form by CLICKING HERE.  Mail the form and your check to the Club’s Treasurer (name and address are on the application)

3. Save a stamp and request that the Club send you an application form and pre-stamped return envelope.  Send that request now with a quick email by CLICKING HERE.

4. Attend the Club meeting at the Library on April 26th.  You can complete an application form and provide a check in person!

Record-keeping is easier if everyone completes the membership process as soon as possible.  As a Rocky River resident and registered Democrat, becoming a paid member confers the ability to vote on  items such as Club Officers, endorsements made by the Club, changes to the Club’s bylaws, and other decisions that require voting by members.  We also welcome supporters who wish to become  Associate Members (registered Democrats who are non-residents of Rocky River — does not confer Club voting rights).

Thank you in advance!



ELECTION 2022: MAY 3RD PRIMARY

In this critical midterm election year, Democrats across the country — including us in Rocky River — will work to preserve our majority in the U.S. House and Senate.  President Biden can’t do it alone.  Our votes and activism will help elect Democrats who will protect voting rights, address climate change,  strengthen middle class incomes, and so much, much more.

In Rocky River this year, we’ll be voting for a U.S. Senator and Congressional Representative, Ohio Governor, State Attorney General, Secretary of State, State Board of Education, Ohio Statehouse Representatives, Cuyahoga County Council offices, judges, and more.

Voter registration has already closed but for those that have registered, please vote early if you are able and encourage others to do so to ensure our voices are heard!!

April 5
Opening of vote by mail and early in person voting at the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections (BOE) located at 2925 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH.  See the schedule for early in person voting at the BOE at the end of this message. 

May 2:
Close of early in person voting at the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections.
Vote by mail ballots must be postmarked by this date.

May 3:
Primary Election Day.  Local polling locations in Rocky River will be open 6:30 AM  – 7:30 PM.

If you have any questions about voting, please call the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections at: 216-443-8683.  



Voting as part of good citizenship is important every year.  Last year, we cast our votes for Rocky River Mayor, Law Director, City Council and School Board. We’ll do so again next year in 2023 (our local elections are every two years).  In 2024, we again vote for President. 

This year, though, is the all important midterm.  The outcomes will have profound consequences for the direction of our Country and the state of Ohio; and will set conditions that will prevail for many years beyond. 

Please visit Common Cause Ohio at this LINK to see the legislative maps discussed at our February meeting and find resources to contact our legislators to demand fair maps and districts. The ramifications of redistricting can affect us locally and statewide for years to come so please take the opportunity to reach out and make your voice heard!

Please scroll back up and renew or become a new Club member to help us make a difference together again in Rocky River this year.

We look forward to seeing you at the Club meeting on Tuesday, April 26th at 7:15 PM via Zoom or at the Library. 

To attend the meeting, please CLICK HERE

Thank you for you continued support!  We are making a difference together.

Chris Ronayne Event Co-Sponsored by Rocky River Democrats

Hear Chris Ronayne speak about his vision for the county. We have co-sponsored this event along with other Democratic clubs in Cuyahoga County and encourage everyone to attend. Please register for the Zoom presentation via the link HERE. Thanks and hope to see you all on!

Next Club Meeting: Tuesday, February 22nd!

Please Join Us
For The Second Meeting Of The New Year!

 

TUESDAY, February 22nd
7 PM Via Zoom and In-Person

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Featured Speaker:

CYNTHIA WHITE

Chapter Chair, Bay Village League of Women Voters
Ms. White will provide a very timely update on redistricting and  describe the latest antics by Republicans in the Ohio State House.

During the meeting we’ll also vote on new Club Officers and amending the Club’s bylaws.  Please see complete details below under “Club Business.”

To attend the meeting, please CLICK HERE

The online form will ask whether you will attend in-person or via Zoom

  • In-person is limited to the first 20 who RSVP.  Before the meeting, we’ll update you on the Library’s Covid protocols.
  • If attending by Zoom, the link will be sent to you on February 22nd.


CLUB BUSINESS

Club Officers:

During the meeting, Club members in good standing will vote on two items:

1. Confirm the appointment of the following individuals who were appointed to their respective roles by the Club’s Executive Team on February 2nd:

Dave Cimperman, Vice President

Erin King, Recording Secretary

Nick Bitz, Corresponding Secretary

2. Amend the Club’s bylaws to change the singular role of “Secretary” to the new, separate roles of “Recording Secretary” and “Corresponding Secretary.”

To preview the Club’s current bylaws, please CLICK HERE.

Membership:

March is the month for everyone to renew your paid membership or become a new dues-paying member.  But, you can start early!  Membership dues helped the Club produce and mail postcards that reached every registered Democratic voter before last November’s local election, maintain the Club’s presence on the internet, hold events like the summer party at Elmwood Cabin, and more.

Dues:

  • Student:  $5
  • Senior:  $10
  • Individual:  $20
  • Family:  $30

There are four easy ways to renew or become a new, dues-paying member:

1. Pay securely on the Club’s website by CLICKING HERE. Click the appropriate level for you on the right of your screen.

2. Print the member application form by CLICKING HERE.  Mail the form and your check to the Club’s Treasurer (name and address are on the application)

3. Save a stamp and request that the Club send you an application form and pre-stamped return envelope.  Send that request now with a quick email by CLICKING HERE.

4. Attend the Club meeting at the Library on February 22 or March 29.  You can complete an application form and provide a check in person!

Record-keeping is easier if everyone completes the membership process beginning now through the end of March.  As a Rocky River resident and registered Democrat, becoming a paid member confers the ability to vote on  items such as Club Officers, endorsements made by the Club, changes to the Club’s bylaws, and other decisions that require voting by members.  We also welcome supporters who wish to become  Associate Members (registered Democrats who are non-residents of Rocky River — does not confer Club voting rights).

Thank you in advance!



ELECTION 2022: MAY 3RD PRIMARY

In this critical midterm election year, Democrats across the country — including us in Rocky River — will work to preserve our majority in the U.S. House and Senate.  President Biden can’t do it alone.  Our votes and activism will help elect Democrats who will protect voting rights, address climate change,  strengthen middle class incomes, and so much, much more.

In Rocky River this year, we’ll be voting for a U.S. Senator and Congressional Representative, Ohio Governor, State Attorney General, Secretary of State, State Board of Education, Ohio Statehouse Representatives, Cuyahoga County Council offices, judges, and more.

Following are key dates and links for the upcoming May 3rd primary:

March 18
Vote by mail ballots to be mailed.
To request a vote by mail ballot, first complete an application from the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections by CLICKING HERE.

As far as we know now, you must pro-actively request the vote by mail application, regardless if you’ve voted that way in past elections.  No agency or organization will send you one.  If that changes, we’ll let you know.

April 4
Close of voter registration.
If you or someone you know has moved, and to check or update your voter registration conveniently online, CLICK HERE.

April 5
Opening of vote by mail and early in person voting at the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections (BOE) located at 2925 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH.  See the schedule for early in person voting at the BOE at the end of this message. 

May 2:
Close of early in person voting at the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections.
Vote by mail ballots must be postmarked by this date.

May 3:
Primary Election Day.  Local polling locations in Rocky River will be open 6:30 AM  – 7:30 PM.

If you have any questions about voting, please call the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections at: 216-443-8683.  


Next Club Meeting: Tuesday, January 25 at 7 PM Via Zoom

Scroll down and click the RSVP link to receive the Zoom link that will be sent on January 25th.

Featured Speakers:

 

MORGAN HARPER

Ms. Harper is a consumer protection attorney, community organizer, and Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate for Rob Portman’s open seat.  During the meeting, she will take questions from the audience.  To learn more about Ms. Harper, visit her website by clicking HERE.

 

JOHN CRANLEY

Mr. Cranley is the former Mayor of Cincinnati and is a Democratic candidate for Governor of Ohio.  To learn more about Mr. Cranley, visit his website by clicking HERE.

 

This month’s meeting will be held only via Zoom because the Library’s meeting rooms are closed this month due to Covid-related staff shortages.

To receive the Zoom link, please FIRST RSVP by clicking HERE

You’ll receive the actual link to the Zoom on Tuesday, January 25 in the afternoon.



Congratulations again to our re-elected and newly elected Democratic Councilwomen and Law Director! We are thrilled to see that our local government is beginning to reflect the demographics of Rocky River.  You can contact them via phone or email at:

Christina Morris, Council, At-Large 
Phone: (440) 941-0555
Email: [email protected]

Jeanne P. Gallagher, Council, Ward 3
Phone: (216) 352-3615
Email: [email protected]

Michael J. O’Shea, Law Director
Phone: (216) 470-8098
Email: [email protected]

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