Lake Ashton Democratic Club

Rainbow Ridge LGBTA Democratic Caucus February meeting 2021
2021-02-16 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | FL
General Membership Meeting via Zoom
7PM Tuesday February 16, 2021
Under the reign of new officers the Rainbow Ridge LGBTA Democratic Caucus of Polk County
will be conducting their first full members meeting February 16th 2021.
All are welcome to attend.

The meeting will commence at 7PM.
Suggest that you log into zoom a few mins early.
Zoom Meeting Info Link: https://zoom.us/j/96540454951
Meeting ID: 965 4045 4951
Topic:
FLORIDA LGBTQ+ DEMOCRATS CELEBRATE FLORIDA COMMISSION ON HUMAN RELATIONS VICTORY
Guest Speaker
Taylor Aguilera

Public Education Caucus of Florida
2021-02-18 19:00 - 20:00 | FL
Did you know there is a Caucus in the Florida Democratic Party dedicated to the support of public education and public school teachers? The DPEC was established to fight for Public Education in Florida. We are ready to start helping counties begin local chapters of our Caucus and we need your help
We believe that the Democratic Party values public schools and that every child deserves a rich and comprehensive curriculum taught by well-trained and well-compensated teachers.
THIS IS A VIRTUAL MEETING ON ZOOM. SPACE IS LIMITED SO REGISTER NOW!
Send your name and email address to demsforpubliceducation@gmail.com You will receive login information when your registration is confirmed. Thank you!

The Regular Monthly Meeting of the Polk Democrats
2021-03-08 18:00 - 19:00 | FL
This a friendly reminder that the regular monthly meeting of the Polk Democrats will be held on Monday, March 8th, 2021, at 6:15 PM via Zoom.
To attend the meeting you must register with your Name and Email. If you have not done so yet, please CLICK HERE to Register. You will receive a confirmation email with the Meeting Link and Passcode unique for you.
It is recommended to join the meeting early and to socialize with other members. (Zoom session will open at 5:45PM)

Guest Speaker
Commissioner Nikki Fried
Biography

Please Click on the following links to receive your copy of the documents.

March 2021 Meeting Agenda
February 2021 Meeting Minutes
February 2021 Balance Sheet

Please review these documents as they will be discussed at the meeting.
If you are unable to attend this meeting please contact the Credentials Chair Mike Murray by email at mikeym1002011@gmail.com or phone at 770-827-413.
Thank you,
Polk County Democratic Party

Daniel Williams, Candidate for Lake Wales City Commission, is holding a Meet & Greet
2021-03-09 17:00 - 20:00 | Exquisite Design, 224 Park St., Lake Wakes, FL

Lake Wales Regularly Scheduled Monthly Meeting
2021-03-09 19:00 - 20:00 | FL
Jennifer Nanek is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

I will share a bit about the 7 Charter Amendments on the April 6 ballot

Topic: Lake Wales Democratic Club meeting
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LADC May Meeting
2021-05-06 16:00 - 17:00 | Lake Ashton Health & Fitness Center, 6052 Pebble Beach Blvd., Winter Haven, FL, 33884
We meet on the First Thursday of each month at 4pm.
We hope you are all safe and in good health.
This month we will be conducting both in-person and Zoom meetings for those who are not comfortable with in-person meetings yet.
You may bring your own beverages and food, but not yet to share.
Our speaker this month is: Representative Anna V. Eskamani

Time: May 6, 2021 04:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

LADC June Meeting
2021-06-03 16:00 - 17:00 | Lake Ashton Health & Fitness Center, 6052 Pebble Beach Blvd., Winter Haven, FL, 33884
We meet on the First Thursday of each month at 4pm.
We hope you are all safe and in good health.
This month we will be conducting both in-person and Zoom meetings for those who are not comfortable with in-person meetings yet.
You may bring your own beverages and food, but not yet to share.
Our speaker this month is: Paula Mims from the League of Women Voters. She will be speaking of the state of HealthCare in Florida.

Time: June 3, 2021 04:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Republican Women’s Club of Lakeland
2021-06-23 11:15 - 13:15 | Grassland’s Country Club, 1600 Grassland’s Blvd., Lakeland, FL
The Republican Women’s Club of Lakeland is having its monthly meeting on Wednesday at the Grassland’s Country Club, 1600 Grassland’s Blvd. in Lakeland.
Social time begins at 11:15 a.m. and lunch at 11:45. Lunch is available with a reservation to Noel Trees at 863 680-1340 (leave a message or text) or email mtrees1@tampabay.rr.com. Lunch is $22 and the meeting is free.
This month, Polk County Commissioner George Lindsey will give an update on Polk County and the changes we can expect. Also, Lilia Vega will give a brief talk about the ‘Vial of Life’ and pass them out to attendees.

LADC July Meeting
2021-07-01 16:00 - 17:00 | Lake Ashton Health & Fitness Center, 6052 Pebble Beach Blvd., Winter Haven, FL, 33884
We meet on the First Thursday of each month at 4pm.
We hope you are all safe and in good health.

This meeting’s focus is on IN-PERSON!
It’s time to get to know one another so this month we are going to have a POTLUCK!
We will be meeting in the main ballroom at the HFC at 4pm. As mentioned earlier, we will be having a POTLUCK! Please bring a dish to share that can serve approximately 8 people. Knives, forks, spoons and plates will be provided. Bring your own beverage of choice.

The idea behind this POTLUCK is to find out who some of your neighbors are that are fellow Democrats. There are more than you might think!
After the period of isolation that we have experienced, now is the time to get out and PARTY!
WE HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!

Time: July 1, 2021 04:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

LADC August Meeting
2021-08-05 16:00 - 17:00 | FL
We meet on the First Thursday of each month at 4pm.
We will be conducting this meeting in person – at the HFC main ballroom and for those who choose not to come in person we will offer Zoom attendance.
We will be offering a social 1/2 hour prior to the start of the meeting. The social part will begin at 4pm with the formal part of the meeting starting at 4:30pm.
The speaker is Scott Hottenstein who is a civics teacher, coach, mentor, and a community activist.
He will be talking about what is going on with public education.

LADC September Meeting
2021-09-02 08:00 - 17:00 | FL
We meet on the First Thursday of each month at 4pm.

LADC October Monthly Meeting
2021-10-07 16:00 - 17:30 | Lake Ashton Health & Fitness Center, 6052 Pebble Beach Blvd., Winter Haven, FL, 33884
We meet on the First Thursday of each month at 4pm. We are currently conducting our meetings in person with a 1/2 hour social gathering time prior to the formal meeting. For those persons who choose to not come in person we will be also broadcasting via Zoom. Further details to come.
Our speakers for this month are Judy Haberek will be speaking on ways to protect the environment.

LADC November Monthly Meeting
2021-11-04 16:00 - 17:30 | Lake Ashton Health & Fitness Center, 6052 Pebble Beach Blvd., Winter Haven, FL, 33884
We meet on the First Thursday of each month at 4pm. We are currently conducting our meetings in person with a 1/2 hour social gathering time prior to the formal meeting. For those persons who choose to not come in person we will be also broadcasting via Zoom.
The “Speaker” this month will be a 25 minute video “Whose Vote Counts, Explained”.

LADC December Monthly Meeting
2021-12-02 16:00 - 17:30 | Lake Ashton Health & Fitness Center, 6052 Pebble Beach Blvd., Winter Haven, FL, 33884
We meet on the First Thursday of each month at 4pm. We are currently conducting our meetings in person with a 1/2 hour social gathering time prior to the formal meeting. For those persons who choose to not come in person we will be also broadcasting via Zoom.
We will be opening the floor to nominate the future slate of next year ‘s club officers.
This month’s speaker will be Catherine Price, Polk County DEC chair.
During our Social Half Hour, we are encouraging attending persons to please bring a holiday appetizer to share and, of course, bring your own BYOB!

LA Democratic Club January Monthly Meeting
2022-01-06 16:00 - 17:00 | Lake Ashton Health & Fitness Center, 6052 Pebble Beach Blvd., Winter Haven, FL, 33884
We meet on the First Thursday of each month at 4pm. We are currently conducting our meetings in person with a 1/2 hour social gathering time prior to the formal meeting. For those persons who choose to not come in person we will be also broadcasting via Zoom.
Our featured speaker is a Planned Parenthood representative, Kait Thomson, Director of Government Relations and Community Engagement.
We will be handing out raffle tickets to those who attend in person. We will have a drawing at the end of the general meeting where we will be awarding 4 $25 gift cards.
We will also be electing our officers for the upcoming LADC session so we need everyone to attend so that we have an quorum.

LA Democratic Club February Meeting
2022-02-04 16:00 - 17:00 | Lake Ashton Health & Fitness Center, 6052 Pebble Beach Blvd., Winter Haven, FL, 33884
We meet on the First Thursday of each month at 4pm. We are currently conducting our meetings in person with a 1/2 hour social gathering time prior to the formal meeting. For those persons who choose to not come in person we will be also broadcasting via Zoom.
This month’s featured speaker is: Paul Ritz/David Jones of Rainbow Ridge LGBTQ caucus.

LA Democratic Club March Meeting
2022-03-03 08:00 - 17:00 | Lake Ashton Health & Fitness Center, 6052 Pebble Beach Blvd., Winter Haven, FL, 33884
We meet on the First Thursday of each month at 4pm. We are currently conducting our meetings in person with a 1/2 hour social gathering time prior to the formal meeting. For those persons who choose to not come in person we will be also broadcasting via Zoom.
The speakers this month will be Sara Fortney who is campaigning for Polk County School Board Seat 3 and Sara Jones who is running for Polk County School Board Seat 6.

LA Democratic Club April Meeting
2022-04-07 16:00 - 17:00 | Lake Ashton Health & Fitness Center, 6052 Pebble Beach Blvd., Winter Haven, FL, 33884
We meet on the First Thursday of each month at 4pm. THIS MONTH ONLY THE MEETING WILL BE HELD ON ZOOM!
The speakers are Abeni Davies, Digital Organizer from All on the Line Florida who will speak about the redistricting cycle and also speaking will be Sara Jones candidate for Polk County School Board District 6.

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LA Democratic May Meeting
2022-05-05 16:00 - 17:30 | Lake Ashton Health & Fitness Center, 6052 Pebble Beach Blvd., Winter Haven, FL, 33884
We meet on the First Thursday of each month at 4pm. We are currently conducting our meetings in person with a 1/2 hour social gathering time prior to the formal meeting. For those persons who choose to not come in person we will be also broadcasting via Zoom.
This month’s featured speaker is: Adam Hattersley, candidate for Florida CFO.

LA Democratic June Meeting
2022-06-02 16:00 - 17:30 | Lake Ashton Health & Fitness Center, 6052 Pebble Beach Blvd., Winter Haven, FL, 33884
We meet on the First Thursday of each month at 4pm. We are currently conducting our meetings in person with a 1/2 hour social gathering time prior to the formal meeting. For those persons who choose to not come in person we will be also broadcasting via Zoom.
This month’s featured event is: a meet and greet with the candidates for the Polk County School Board.

LA Democratic July Meeting
2022-07-07 16:00 - 17:30 | Lake Ashton Health & Fitness Center, 6052 Pebble Beach Blvd., Winter Haven, FL, 33884
We meet on the First Thursday of each month at 4pm. We are currently conducting our meetings in person with a 1/2 hour social gathering time prior to the formal meeting. For those persons who choose to not come in person we will be also broadcasting via Zoom.
This month’s featured speaker is:

LA Democratic August Meeting
2022-08-04 16:00 - 17:00 | Lake Ashton Health & Fitness Center, 6052 Pebble Beach Blvd., Winter Haven, FL, 33884
We meet on the First Thursday of each month at 4pm. We are currently conducting our meetings in person with a 1/2 hour social gathering time prior to the formal meeting. For those persons who choose to not come in person we will be also broadcasting via Zoom.
Our featured speaker is Suzanne Lindsey with Polk Forever and she will be presenting at talk on Polk Forever and the Lands Funding Initiative.

Lake Ashton Democratic Club Social
2022-08-16 18:00 - 20:00 | Clubhouse Pavilion, 4140 Ashton Club Dr., Lake Wales, FL, 33859
A LA Democratic Club Social Event Pizza Party will be held on August 16
from 6-8pm at the Pavilion for all Democrats at Lake Ashton. Get to know
your Democratic neighbors. Please send an email to
lakeashtondemocraticclub@gmail.com if you plan to attend so we have
enough food and beverages.

Lake Ashton Democratic Club September Meeting
2022-09-01 16:00 - 18:00 | Lake Ashton Health & Fitness Center, 6052 Pebble Beach Blvd., Winter Haven, FL, 33884
We meet on the First Thursday of each month at 4pm. We are currently conducting our meetings in person with a 1/2 hour social gathering time prior to the formal meeting. For those persons who choose to not come in person we will be also broadcasting via Zoom.
Our featured speakers are: Veysel Dokur who is a candidate for Florida Senate and Markeisha Smith who is running for Polk County Commission, District 4.

Lake Ashton Democratic Club October Meeting
2022-10-07 16:00 - 18:00 | Lake Ashton Health & Fitness Center, 6052 Pebble Beach Blvd., Winter Haven, FL, 33884
We meet on the First Thursday of each month at 4pm. We are currently conducting our meetings in person with a 1/2 hour social gathering time prior to the formal meeting. For those persons who choose to not come in person we will be also broadcasting via Zoom.
Our featured speakers are: Billy Townsend, professional business writer and former Polk County School Board Member who will discuss the importance of the upcoming school board election and Lisa Miller who is in a runoff for school board.

Lake Ashton Democratic Club November Meeting
2022-11-03 16:00 - 18:00 | Lake Ashton Health & Fitness Center, 6052 Pebble Beach Blvd., Winter Haven, FL, 33884
We meet on the First Thursday of each month at 4pm. We are currently conducting our meetings in person with a 1/2 hour social gathering time prior to the formal meeting. For those persons who choose to not come in person we will be also broadcasting via Zoom.
Our featured speaker is: Steve Whitaker from Victory Ridge Academy, a public charter school serving special needs children with communication deficits, emotional/behavioral challenges, and physical disabilities. The school serves students with a variety of special needs; Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, Cerebral Palsy, Developmental Delay, Spina Bifida, Down’s syndrome and many more.

Lake Ashton Democratic Club December Meeting
2022-12-01 16:00 - 18:00 | Lake Ashton Health & Fitness Center, 6052 Pebble Beach Blvd., Winter Haven, FL, 33884
We meet on the First Thursday of each month at 4pm. We are currently conducting our meetings in person with a 1/2 hour social gathering time prior to the formal meeting.
Our featured speaker is: Jason Garcia is Florida’s leading corporate-accountability reporter. He is the author of “Big Profits, Tiny Taxes,” which exposed how corporations dodge taxes, and a 2021 series tracing dark-money used in a “ghost candidate” election scheme.
Jason is the author of Seeking Rents, a newsletter and podcast (available on Substack) devoted to producing original journalism that examines the many ways that businesses influence public policy across Florida.

Lake Ashton Democratic Club January Meeting
2023-01-05 16:00 - 18:00 | Lake Ashton Health & Fitness Center, 6052 Pebble Beach Blvd., Winter Haven, FL, 33884
We meet on the First Thursday of each month at 4pm. We are currently conducting our meetings in person with a 1/2 hour social gathering time prior to the formal meeting. For those persons who choose to not come in person we will be also broadcasting via Zoom.
Our featured speaker is: Steve Whitaker from Victory Ridge Academy a public charter school serving special needs children with communication deficits, emotional/behavioral challenges, and physical disabilities. The school serves students with a variety of special needs; Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, Cerebral Palsy, Developmental Delay, Spina Bifida, Down’s syndrome and many more.

Lake Ashton Democratic Club Social Get-together
2023-01-26 17:00 - 20:00 | Lake Ashton Clubhouse, 4140 Ashton Club Drive, Lake Wales, FL, 33859
Our next social gathering is scheduled for January 26, 2023. The last one was a well attended event and this one promises to be even better attended!
It will be held in the Clubhouse Ballroom. Time is still TBD but is most likely to be from 5-8p. More details will be published soon.

Lake Ashton Democratic Club February Meeting
2023-02-02 16:00 - 17:30 | Lake Ashton Health & Fitness Center, 6052 Pebble Beach Blvd., Winter Haven, FL, 33884
We meet on the First Thursday of each month at 4pm. We are currently conducting our meetings in person with a 1/2 hour social gathering time prior to the formal meeting. We will also be conducting this meeting via zoom.
Our featured speaker is: Tom Phillips, Citrus Connection
