Polk County Democratic Party Weekly Digest: March 13-March 19, 2023


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DON'T FORGET TO VOTE IN THE MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS APRIL 4, 2023!!!!
HAINES CITY, BARTOW, FORT MEADE & LAKE WALES
NATIONAL WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH

How to celebrate Women's History Month?
Learn about a new She-R0 everyday this month

1943

Parks became a member of the Montgomery chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP).



1992

Published Rosa Parks: My Story, an autobiography aimed at younger readers, which recounts her life leading to her decision to keep her seat on the bus.


1998

She was the first-ever recipient of the International Freedom Conductor Award presented by the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center.



1999

Parks filmed a cameo appearance for the television series Touched by an Angel. It was her last appearance on film.


2005

She became the first woman in the nation’s history to lie in honor at the U.S. Capitol.


“You must never be fearful about what you are doing when it is right.” – Rosa Parks, civil rights activist “There is no limit to what we, as women, can accomplish.”

We will be spotlighting women all month.  We will be posting here in the Weekly Digest, as well as on our Facebook page all month.  Do you know an amazing women in your life, you would love to celebrate, we would love to help you do so.  Please send your info to PolkDemWD@gmail.com.  We would love to celebrate the women in your lives.                                        
We will be spotlighting women all month.  We will be posting here in the Weekly Digest, as well as on our Facebook page all month.  Do you know an amazing women in your life, you would love to celebrate, we would love to help you do so.  Please send your info to PolkDemWD@gmail.com.  We would love to celebrate the women in your lives.                                        



VOTING FOR ELECTIONS ON APRIL 4, 2023

 

The Polk County Elections Office will be offering voter registration services to register for VOTE BY MAIL for the elections in Bartow, Fort Meade, Haines City and Lake Wales for qualified voters to register before the deadline. 
 

City residents who have not registered to VOTE BY MAIL can sign-up to vote, and voters may update their information if it is not current with the elections office. 


The following locations and hours are available to register to vote:  

https://www.polkelections.gov/Mail-in-Ballot-Request-Form

THE LAST DAY YOU CAN REGISTER ONLINE  OR BY CALLING THE SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS OFFICE @863-534-5888 IS MARCH 25, 2023




COME JOIN THE VOTER REGISTRATION TRAINING TO REGISTER VOTERS.  
Polk County DEC Voter Registration Chair will be holding Voter Registration trainings on the 3rd Wednesday of every month beginning in April. 
Click below to sign up for meeting:
Date-  Wednesday April 19, 2023
Time-  1 

Voter Registration Mobilize Sign-up





 
COME JOIN THE LAKELAND MAGIC WELCOMING THE POLK COUNTY DEMOCRATS
TUESDAY MARCH 21, 2023 7:00 PM
PROCEEDS TO BENEFIT HOOPS FOR HUNGER & THE POLK COUNTY DEMOCRATS 

CLICK BELOW FOR TICKETS

The Lakeland Magic are partnering with the Polk County DEC for their Hoops for Hunger Game on March 21, 2023 @ 7 pm. 
We would love to have all of our members come out for this social event & to support both the Lakeland Magic & the Polk DEC as we will be receiving $5.00 for every ticket sold. 
 Sign up here, come early & get your replica jersey FREE!!   Come on out & celebrate our 1st fundraiser of the year. 
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Universal school choice legislation heading to the House floor



 

Club, Caucus and Committee Meetings
March 6-March 12, 2023


Next DEC Monthly Meeting
March 13, 2023 6:30-8 PM


Northeast Polk Democratic Club February 2023 Meeting
March 15th, 2023  7:00-8:00 PM




 

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Lake Ashton Democratic Club https://www.facebook.com/groups/446482912365417
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Lakeland Democratic Club https://www.facebook.com/groups/LakelandDemClub/
North East Polk Democratic Club https://www.facebook.com/NEPolkDemClub/
Polk Co. Black Caucus
Polk Co. Democratic Senior Caucus
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Polk Co. Environmental Caucus
Polk Co. Jewish Caucus
Polk Co. Progressive Democratic Caucus
Polk Co. Young Democrats


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Solivita Democratic Club https://www.facebook.com/solivitademocraticclub
   
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