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June 17th Meeting – Candidates Endorsement Questionnaire

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June Membership Meeting & Endorsement
Wednesday, June 17, 2020
7:00 PM – VIA ZOOM*
Join us at our  Virtual Membership Meeting & Endorsement.
Guest Speaker:  Nikki Fried – Commissioner of Agriculture and Consumer Services We will be voting** to endorse one candidate to the each
of the following Broward County Seats:
Sheriff, Supervisor of Election; Property Appraiser; School Board Districts 2, 3, 5, & 9;
State House Districts 93, 95, 103 & 105You can read all the questionnaires by clicking HERE

*Zoom invitation to register will be emailed directly to all 2020 paid members.
**You must be a member for at least 30 days before the meeting to be able to participate in the voting processNote: This meeting has been moved from its regular second Wednesday of the month schedule. 

Equality Voter Text Bank – Ft. Lauderdale

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Join the Dolphin Democrats, Human Rights Campaign and Equality Florida for an afternoon of mobilizing Equality Voters before the Florida Presidential Preference Primary on Tuesday, March 17th. Bring your smart phone, tablet, or computer for a text bank encouraging LGBTQ people and our allies to vote for pro-Equality candidates in 2020. The stakes couldn’t be higher this election cycle and we need your help to mobilize our members and supporters.

RSVP Here: https://www.mobilize.us/hrc/event/258131/

Contact us with questions at [email protected]

Dolphin Democrats Endorsed Angelo Castillo for Pembroke Pines Mayor

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Wilton Manors, FL – At their Feb. 12 membership meeting, the Dolphin Democrats endorsed Pembroke Pines Commissioner Angelo Castillo for mayor of the city. In 2004, Castillo was elected to the Pembroke Pines City Commission, becoming the first Hispanic American elected to serve on the commission in 30 years. He has served four times as Vice Mayor.

Castillo has also served as a member of the Broward County Charter Review Commission. He is a former chair and current member of the Broward County Planning Council; the Broward MPO; and the Broward County Tourist Development Council. Other board experience includes board member emeritus – Hispanic Unity of Florida; Broward County Juvenile Justice Board; Broward County Health Facilities Authority; Family Central; and Women in Distress.

The Dolphin Democrats encourage Castillo and the Pembroke Pines City Commission to continue efforts to further enhance LGBTQ+ equality for residents and visitors alike. Specifically, it has been suggested the City work to increase its score on the Human Rights Campaign Municipal Equality Index (MEI). The current score for the City of Pembroke Pines is 71 out of 100. The MEI examines how inclusive municipal laws, policies, and services are of LGBTQ people who live and work there.

See Castillo’s completed endorsement questionnaire HERE

 

Michael Bloomberg wins Presidential Preference straw poll at Dolphin Dems Meeting

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Wilton Manors, FL – Members of the Dolphin Democrats conducted a Presidential Preference Primary Straw Poll at their Feb. 12 monthly meeting. Michael R. Bloomberg won the straw poll garnering 32 percent of the votes. Coming in second was Pete Buttigieg at 25 percent, and third was Elizabeth Warren at 23 percent. Amy Klobuchar received 8.51 percent of the vote; Joe Biden received 6.38 percent; Bernie Sanders received 4.36 percent; and Tom Steyer received 0 percent.

 “We’re always looking for ways to excite LGBTQ+ Democrats in Broward County,” said Alfredo Olvera, President of the Dolphin Democrats. “The straw poll is a fun and exciting way to energize Democrats and find out the pulse of our caucus, but I want to stress it is not an official endorsement of the organization.

“I encourage all LGBTQ+ Broward Democrats to fight for their respective candidates with all their heart and passion, but in the end, we must come together to defeat President Trump.”

The Dolphin Democrats’ mission this election year is to Unite, Ignite, and Win.

The Dolphin Democrats will conduct a second and final straw poll at their Wednesday, March 11 membership meeting.

For more information, please visit https://www.dolphindems.org

CLICK HERE FOR FULL PRESS RELEASE

February Annual Membership Meeting – Board of Directors Election

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February Annual Membership Meeting – Board of Directors Election

At our February 12, 2020 Annual Membership Meeting we will be electing 5 Directors with terms expiring on February, 2022.  We will also be electing a Secretary with term expiring on February 2021. 

Any person who would like to participate in the election as a candidate or a voter, must renew their membership or join by December 29, 2019.  Candidates shall also be registered as a Democrat living in Broward County, and be able and willing to attend and actively participate in the monthly membership meeting and Board of Directors meeting.

The Dolphin Democrats Board of Directors is a very active Board united in a common purpose, to strengthen and further the ideals and principles of the Democratic Party, which recognizes and promotes diversity, good will, and respect for all members of the community.   

Anyone interested in running for Director or Secretary must submit their names at [email protected] no later than February 2, 2020 

Join us today and become part of the change.

UPDATE – 2020 Candidate Forums, Endorsement Dates

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This is an update to our previous post.

The Dolphin Democrats Announce their 2020 Election Endorsement Process
December 26, 2019 

For Immediate Press Release Contact: Alfredo Overa, ​[email protected]

In adherence with their bylaws, in 2020 The Dolphin Democrats will be conducting a series of video-taped candidate forums, open to the public, ahead of the organization’s formal vote of endorsements, which is scheduled to take place later this year, in a closed session to Dolphin Democrat Voting Members only.

The schedule below outlines when each candidate to that elected office will be invited to participate in these public forums.

UPDATED DATES:

January 8: Forum: Sheriff & SOE

February 12: Forum: Public Defender and Municipal Offices with election in March

March 11: Forum: State Attorney

April 15: Forum: School Board

May 13: Forum: Endorsement vote for State Attorney & Public Defender

May 13: Circuit Court Judge Forum 

June 10:  Forum: County Court Forum 

June 26:  Deadline to file for the 2020 Election

July 8:  State House & Senate Forum – Endorsement

August 12: Endorsement – Municipalities Part 1 (Cities to be announced)

September 9: Endorsement – Municipalities Part 2 

October 14: Final Round of Endorsements (Seats to be announced in Septemebr)

In addition, all candidates who would like to participate in the endorsement and their names be put in the endorsement ballot must complete the endorsement questionnaire. The endorsement questionnaire will be emailed to all the candidates who attend the forum, and will be available on our website ​www.Dolphindems.org​ at least 60 days before the endorsement vote.

For more information on the Dolphin’s endorsement process please contact ​Alfredo Olvera​ at [email protected] ​ or ​Zachary Durand​ at ​[email protected]

2020 Election – Candidate Forums and Endorsements Dates

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The Dolphin Democrats Announce their 2020 Election Endorsement Process
September 11, 2019 

For Immediate Press Release Contact: Alfredo Overa, ​[email protected]

In adherence with their bylaws, in 2020 The Dolphin Democrats will be conducting a series of video-taped candidate forums, open to the public, ahead of the organization’s formal vote of endorsements, which is scheduled to take place on July 8th, 2020 in a closed session to Dolphin Democrat Voting Members only.

The schedule below outlines when each candidate to that elected office will be invited to participate in these public forums.

DATES:

January 8 Forum: Sherriff & SOE

February 12 Forum: Clerk of Court & County & Municipal Offices with election in March

March 11 Forum: State Attorney

March 25 Forum: Public Defender

April 15 Forum: School Board

May 13th Forum: Judicial Forum

June 10 Forum: State & House Rep

June 26 Deadline to file for the 2020 Election

July 8 Closed Membership Meeting to Endorse the 2020 Primary Democrats

August 12 Endorsement – Municipalities Part 1 (Cities to be announced)

September 9 Endorsement – Municipalities Part 2 (Cities to be aDolphin Democrats_Press Release_2020 Endorsement Processnnounced)

October 14 Final Round of Endorsements (Seats to be announced)

In addition, all candidates who would like to participate in the endorsement and their names be put in the endorsement ballot must complete the endorsement questionnaire. The endorsement questionnaire will be emailed to all the candidates who attend the forum, and will be available on our website ​www.Dolphindems.org​ at least 60 days before the endorsement vote.

For more information on the Dolphin’s endorsement process please contact ​Alfredo Olvera​ at [email protected] ​ or ​Zachary Durand​ at ​[email protected]

Directors Election – September 11, 2019

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The Dolphin Democrats has 2 directors to the board positions vacant.  The Elections committee will be holding an election at the September 11, 2019 Membership Meeting. 

The Following positions are vacant:

Directorship with term expiring February, 2021

Directorship with term expiring February 2020

If you would like to participate and run for election, you must be a member for at least 45 days before the September 11th meeting (July 28th).   Must be a registered Democrat and live in Broward County. 

All directors must commit to attend and participate in the once a month Board of Directors meeting, and Membership Meeting.  They also need to actively chair, co-chair or participate in at least one of the committees. 

All members interested in adding their name to the ballot should email a brief bio to [email protected] no later than August 31, 2019.  The committee will be also taking nominations from the floor.  

 

 

Florida Democratic Party 2019 State Convention

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From Broward Democratic Party:

Florida Democratic Party 2019 State Convention

We are pleased to announce that the 2019 Florida Democratic Party State Convention will be held on October 11th through October 13th, 2019. The 2019 State Convention will bring together delegates from across our state for training and  events in the buildup to reclaim the White House in 2020. The Broward Democratic Party has 230 delegate positions to fill. Let’s show our strength and send the largest contingent of delegates ever! This year the convention will be held at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort, 1000 West Buena Vista Drive, Orlando, FL 32830

What does it mean to be a delegate for the State Convention?

Delegates are registered Florida Democrats who will be credentialed to be seated on the delegate floor during General Session and have voting privileges in the assembly. Non-Delegates may attend trainings and meetings during Convention, but will not be provided seating on the Convention floor with registered delegations.

How do I join the Broward Democratic Party Delegation?

Any registered Democrat may run for a delegate position in the county where they are registered. All interested candidates are required to file with their County Chair, Vice Chair, State Committeeman, or State Committeewoman by August 30th, 2019. The Broward Democratic Party will be collecting forms and registration fees at the next regularly scheduled DEC meeting on Tuesday August 20th, 2019 at Deicke Auditorium, 5701 Cypress Road, Plantation, FL 33317. Please see below to find links for forms and fee payments.

Each delegate shall submit a non-refundable $60 registration fee (or $30 student registration fee) payable to the Broward Democratic Party with their registration form. 

Completed applications can be emailed to the Chair Cynthia busch at [email protected] or mailed to Broward Democratic Party, 8320 W. Sunrise Blvd. Suite 203, Plantation, FL 33322. Please include your registration fee with your form in order for your application to be processed. Online payments can be submitted using the link below. Please make checks payable to the Broward Democratic Party.

The 2019 Florida Democratic Party Rules and Convention Procedures can be found here!

Download Your 2019 Florida Democratic Party Convention Registration Form Here!

Submit your online payments to be a Broward Democratic Party Delegate here!

We look forward to seeing you in Orlando. Thank you for all you do to elect Democrats!

Cynthia Busch, Chair

Broward Democratic Party