Please join us for the next Rochester Area Democratic Club meeting which will take place virtually via Zoom on Thursday, May 12th at 7PM.  Our guest speakers will be Brian Jaye, Candidate, 9th Congressional District, Rhonda Powell, Candidate, 10th Congressional District, Henry Yanez, Candidate, 10th Congressional District, Patricia Bernard, Candidate Michigan House District 55, Neil Oza, Candidate, Michigan House District 55, and Sky Thietten- Be SMART for Kids with A Safe Storage Solution & Moms Demand Action-Wear Orange.
 
Please sign up for the May 12th meeting at: https://www.mobilize.us/rochesterareademocraticclub/event/458521/
After signing up, you will receive a confirmation email and will then receive another email on May 12th with the Zoom link and meeting agenda.

From our Chair, Lisa Kiefer:
Hello Friends, The RADC Executive Board has decided to facilitate the May General Membership Meeting over Zoom. We had hoped to be able to see everyone in person this month, however, the COVID numbers have been steadily rising in the county once again. It will be great to see all of your faces on Zoom as we hear from some terrific candidates and learn about safe gun storage with Skye Thietten.

Looking forward to seeing everyone next Thursday, May 12th at 7PM,
Melanie Hartman, MD, RADC Corresponding Secretary

Please join us for the next Rochester Area Democratic Club meeting which will take place virtually via Zoom on Thursday, February 10^th at 7PM.  Our guest speakers will be Congresswoman Haley Stevens, 11th Congressional District, Huwaida Arraf, 10th Congressional District Candidate, Thomas Yazbeck, cofounder of Rochester Riders and Jan BenDor, MI Right to Vote.

If you have not already had the opportunity, please complete the RADC Membership Survey which will help us to update your contact information, let us know what activities you would like to see more of, committees you may be interested in working on and more.
Survey:  https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1gK1hpRJxpi1uHNMy2nZAK7i1jRoTqlmisi3EP7d9oGU/edit

Please sign up for the February 10th meeting.

Our guest speakers will be Dr. Douglas Gould, Rochester City Council member, Jeni Carino, Chief Development Officer of the Rochester Area Neighborhood house and Juliane Morian, Director of the Rochester Hills Public Library.

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The November meeting of the Rochester Area Democratic Club has been moved to Tuesday, November 30, 2021 at 7 pm. The meeting was rescheduled because the State Party informed our Club Monday afternoon that, in order to vote, or run for, a local Club office you must be a member in good standing of both the Michigan Democratic Party and local Club at least 30 days in advance of the election. This is the first time we were informed of this interpretations of the MDP rules. The meeting was rescheduled to give you an opportunity to join the MDP if you wish to become a member in good standing before our next Club election on November 30. Therefore, the last day you can do this is October 31, 2021. To join the MDP, click here. To check the status of your MDP membership, email Lisa Kiefer at lkiefer99@gmail.com
Here are the Election Rules.

Our guest speaker at the November meeting will be Michigan Supreme Court Justice Richard Bernstein who is known for his inspiring messages. You won't want to miss the opportunity to hear from him. After Justice Bernstein speaks, the Club will elect Officers and the Executive Board Members to serve for the next two years.

Topic: Rochester Area Democratic Club's Zoom Meeting
Time: Nov 30, 2021 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

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Our guest speaker will be Dave Woodward, Chair of the Oakland County Commissioners. For those of you who have heard Dave present before, we know you will not want to miss this meeting. He is an exciting and dynamic speaker. For those of you who have not previously heard Dave speak, you are in for a treat.

Following Dave's presentation, members in good standing for at least 30 days will be asked to vote on three proposed amendments to our current Bylaws submitted by RADC member Bruce Fealk. We will have copies of our current Bylaws and the proposed amendments at the meeting. However, for members who intend to vote, we ask that you review the proposed amendments and current Bylaws before the meeting. The proposed amendments will require the approval of 2/3rds of the members present before our Bylaws can be amended to reflect the proposed amendments. Only current members can vote on the proposed amendments.

Our guest speaker will be Dave Woodward, Chair of the Oakland County Commissioners. For those of you who have heard Dave present before, we know you will not want to miss this meeting. He is an exciting and dynamic speaker. For those of you who have not previously heard Dave speak, you are in for a treat.

The Board has also decided to postpone the vote on three Bylaws amendments proposed by RADC member Bruce Fealk because (i) we have had many new people join as members of the Club in just the past few weeks and (ii) we want to give them a chance to vote because one must be member in good standing for at least 30 days in order to vote on the proposed amendments to our current Bylaws.

The full agenda for our October 14 meeting is at the very bottom of this email, followed by the minutes of our August meeting.

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Topic: Rochester Area Democratic Club's Zoom Meeting
Time: Oct 14, 2021 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

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We will be electing officers for our Club at our November General Membership Meeting. If you are interested in running for office, contact the chairman of the nominating committee, Hugh Purcell, at purcellhugh@gmail.com

Join us at the Kiwanis Pavilion for a meeting you won’t want to miss.

The next meeting of the Rochester Area Democratic Club is important in two ways: it’s our first in-person meeting more than 17 months. And it’s the opportunity for our members to vote on our long-awaited revised club by-laws.

Many months of effort have gone into revising these by-laws, and it will remain a “living document.” Club Chair Sigrid Grace will discuss the key changes at our meeting.

Approval will require a 2/3 majority of those members present and voting. Only current members can vote on the proposed by-laws. Members have been sent an email with links to the current and proposed by-laws.

Please take advantage of this opportunity to see your Democratic friends and vote on this important proposal!

We ask that bring your own folding chair. There aren't many seats providing social distancing at each picnic table. Feel free to bring your own food to the meeting, as there will not be other food or beverages available.

Parking is available off of Pine St., behind the Municipal and Police Building.

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Our guest speakers will be (i) Colleen Peters, wife of U.S.Senator Gary Peters, and (ii) the Senator's Chief of Staff, Caitlyn Stephenson. Some of you may know Caitlyn. She is from Oakland County and has been working for Gary for quite some time.

Topic: Rochester Area Democratic Club's Zoom Meeting
Time: Jun 10, 2021 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
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Rochester Area Democratic Club Meeting

USUALLY 2nd Thursday of the month - rescheduled to avoid conflict with MDP Legacy Dinner.

The guest speaker at our May meeting will be Christine King who spoke about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at the MDP's Leadership Summit which many of us attended. Her remarks were well received, and she was one of the most popular presenters at the Summit. She has since been a featured speaker for several Democratic groups. We look forward to her presentation.

Recognizing the importance of supporting local businesses, you are encouraged to order take-out from Miguel's Cantina (our meeting place before Covid days) to enjoy during the meeting and show support. You can find the menu at eatatmiguels.com and you can place your order by calling 248-453-5371. Miguel's is located at 870 S. Rochester Rd. (a bit North of Avon on the West side of the road).

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