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Official Notice – Endorsement – Dean Trantalis
ENDORSEMENT NOTICE
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We very happy to announce that yesterday, at our General Membership Meeting, our membership by a unanimous vote endorsed Dean Trantalis in his bid as our next Mayor of Fort Lauderdale.
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We also had 3 candidates speak and seek our endorsement for the District 2 City of Fort Lauderdale commission race. Unfortunately we couldn’t endorse any of them because our bylaws state that, an endorsement must be given to the candidate who obtains 2/3 of the votes of all members present at the meeting. None of the candidates received the amount of votes required. However, we are so grateful that we have 3 candidates that support our mission at the Dolphin Democrats, and we look forward to a very exciting race for the District 2 seat.
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The President & Secretary
John Murdock Appointed as Director to the Board of The Dolphin Democrats
Effective today, December 5, 2017, the President of the Dolphin Democrats, Mr. Scott Herman, has appointed John Murdock to the vacant Director’s position. John’s appointment will stand for election at the January 10, 2018, General Membership meeting.
This Director position terms out February, 2019.  Members in good standing are encouraged to run for this position. Nominations can be emailed at [email protected]. In addition, we will be taking floor nominations at the January meeting and voting if quorum is met.
Dolphin Democrats – February 2018 – Annual Meeting – Board Elections
OFFICIAL NOTICE:
The Dolphin Democrats will hold elections on February 21, 2018. There will be 5 Directors of the Board positions up for election, with terms expiring February, 2020
According to the Bylaws, all members who would like to be a candidate, vote, or participate in this election, must renew their 2018 membership, or join the Dolphin Democrats 45 days prior to the election. Sunday, January 7, 2018 – 11:59PM EST.
We encourage all members to renew their membership online.Â
Members who prefer to pay dues by check via mail, must allow enough time for checks to arrive and funds to clear. Dues are considered paid only when the check has cleared. Please consider all deadlines before mailing a check.
All members who would like to be a candidate, and would like their candidacy to be announced at the January 2018 General Membership Meeting, are encouraged to email a picture and brief bio to [email protected] by December 31, 2017.
We will also accept floor nominations at the January and February Meetings.
All eligible candidates who would like to have their name printed on the election ballot must send their information no later than 5:00PM EST on Friday, February 11, 2018
For questions please contact [email protected]
The Nominating & Election Committe
Official Notice: Endorsement Requests Received – Municipal Election
Official Notice: Endorsement Requests Received – Municipal Primary Election – Tuesday, January 16, 2018
As per the bylaws, the deadline for any candidate requesting endorsement from the Dolphin Democrats in the next Municipal Primary Election has officially ended. The Campaign Committee has received endorsement questionnaires from several candidates and they have been delivered to the President and Secretary of the Dolphin Democrats. We have also received written requests of endorsement of candidates from members in good standing. All this information will be circulated by the President and/or Secretary the the general membership at least 10 days prior to the December General Membership Meeting on 12/13/2017
The Campaign Committee
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All Democratic candidates who would like to be endorsed by The Dolphin Democrats must submit this Municipal-Candidate-Questionnaire-2018Â no later than Friday, November 24, 2017 – 11:59PM EST (At least 20 days prior to out December General Membership Meeting*
A written request from a member in good standing of The Dolphin Democrats, shall be received by the President and/or Secretary at least 20 Days (11/24/2017) prior to the next scheduled general Membership meeting.
A copy if this written request will be circulated by the President and/or Secretary to the general membership of The Dolphin Democrats at least 10 days prior the “December General Membership Meeting”*
Each registered Democrat participating in this election will be sent a copy of the request and an invitation to attend the next meeting of The Dolphin Democrats at least 10 days prior to the “December General Membership Meeting.*” Candidates who attend this meeting will be given no less than 5 minutes to address the membership in the discussion prior to the vote for no less than five (5) minutes.
For questions or comments please email [email protected]
* “December General Membership Meeting” will also be the Annual Holiday Party. Please note that the location for this meeting has changed to:
The Pride Center – Clubhouse
2040 N Dixie Hwy, Wilton Manors, FL 33305
7:00PM – 9:00PM
Florida LGBTA Democratic Caucus Statement on 2017 Transgender Day of Remembrance
Florida LGBTA Democratic Caucus Statement on 2017 Transgender Day of Remembrance
The Florida LGBTA Democratic Caucus, representing Florida’s lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community, issued the following statement from President Terry Fleming on the 2017 Transgender Day of Remembrance:
“On this day every year we honor the memories of our transgender brothers and sisters who have lost their lives due to hatred or prejudice. Sadly, the numbers keep climbing. So far this year, 25 transgender men and women have been murdered in the US, surpassing the 23 murdered in all of 2016.
“Violence against the LGBT community is on the rise, and violence against transgender Americans increased 43% from 2015 to 2016, according to the 2016 Hate Crimes and Statistics Report recently released by the FBI, which tracks data from more than 15,000 law enforcement agencies across the country. Clearly, transgender Americans are under attack. In the tense political environment we currently inhabit, we must redouble our efforts to ensure that all Americans — whoever they are, wherever they live, and however they choose to express themselves — are treated with respect and dignity, and able to be safe in their communities.”
Official Notice: Municipal Primary Election – Tuesday, January 16, 2018
Official Notice: Municipal Primary Election – Tuesday, January 16, 2018
All Democratic candidates who would like to be endorsed by The Dolphin Democrats must submit this Municipal-Candidate-Questionnaire-2018Â no later than Thursday, November 16, 2017 – 12:00PM EST (At least 20 days prior to out December General Membership Meeting*
A written request from a member in good standing of The Dolphin Democrats, shall be received by the President and/or Secretary at least 20 Days prior to the next scheduled general Membership meeting. 11/16/2017
A copy if this written request will be circulated by the President and/or Secretary to the general membership of The Dolphin Democrats at least 10 days prior the “December General Membership Meeting”*
Each registered Democrat participating in this election will be sent a copy of the request and an invitation to attend the next meeting of The Dolphin Democrats at least 10 days prior to the “December General Membership Meeting.*” Candidates who attend this meeting will be given no less than 5 minutes to address the membership in the discussion prior to the vote for no less than five (5) minutes.
For questions or comments please email [email protected]
* “December General Membership Meeting” will also be the Annual Holiday Party. Please note that the location for this meeting has changed to:
The Pride Center
2040 N Dixie Hwy, Wilton Manors, FL 33305
7:00PM – 9:00PM
December General Membership Meeting – Holiday Party
December General Membership Meeting – Holiday Party Â
DEC • 13 • 2017 // 7PM – 9PM
THE PRIDE CENTER
2040 N Dixie Hwy, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33305
*THIS WILL REPLACE OUR USUAL MONTHLY MEETING*
We will be voting on endorsements to the Ft. Lauderdale’s Municipal Election
FOOD AND DRINKS WILL BE SERVED
***Please bring an unwrapped toy to a help bring a smile to the kids from “Children’s Diagnostic & Treatment Center”
Members who would like to donate their favorite holiday dish, please let us know at [email protected]
ALL MEMBERS WHO RENEWED MEMBERSHIP 9/1/17 OR AFTER GAIN FREE ADMISSION
RENEW MEMBERSHIP AT PARTY FOR FREE ADMISSION
$10 FOR NON MEMBERS – REGISTERED DEMOCRATS ONLY
PLEASE PARK ONLY ON MARKED GUEST SPOTS OR ON STREET
RSVP [email protected]
Dolphin Dems Host Sheriff Scott Israel
Broward County Sheriff Scott Israel was the main speaker at the Dolphin Democrats’ October 11 General Membership Meeting, held at the main meeting room of the Pride Center at Equality Park.
Sheriff Israel was introduced by Dolphins Board member Tim Hart. The Sheriff spoke about his achievements regarding non-violent offenders, juvenile offenders and bringing diversity to the Broward Sheriff’s Office. He also gave his views on White Supremacist Groups, the recent Fort Lauderdale Airport shooting, and gun control. Sheriff Israel ended by urging those present that if they “see something, say something” and report all suspicious activity. [Read more…] about Dolphin Dems Host Sheriff Scott Israel
Membership Mixer – Friday, November 10, 2017
THE DOLPHIN DEMOCRATS
Invite you to a
MEMBERSHIP MIXER
Friday, November 10, 2017
5:30 – 7:30 PM
Matty’s @ Wilton Park
All active members & new members will get
ONE DRINK ON US
See you there!