Tuesday, August 27, 2013

SENATOR BULLARD TO HELP KICK OFF “FLORIDA SPEAKS” TOUR

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 27, 2013
CONTACT: Sean Nixon, (305) 234-2208



SENATOR BULLARD TO HELP KICK OFF “FLORIDA SPEAKS” TOUR

Seeking to bridge the disconnect between Floridians and state lawmakers elected to represent them, the Office of State Senator Dwight Bullard, Democratic Black Caucus of Florida, ACLU of Florida and Florida Black Caucus of Local Elected Officials have come together to launch the “Florida Speaks Tour” scheduled to kick off in Pensacola, Florida on Saturday, September 14, 2013 at Bethel AME Church. The Florida Speaks tour is a series of town hall assemblies allowing residents of Florida the opportunity to publicly address their frustrations and hardships as a result of violations to their civil liberties, racial profiling, “Stand Your Ground” law, overuse of law enforcement in schools, and lack of access to suitable healthcare.  

“Too often Floridians feel as though Tallahassee is out of touch with the day to day challenges that they face," Senator Bullard stated. "This is an opportunity to allow those voices to be heard, so that we can create solutions based around some of their most pressing concerns."

Henry Crespo, president of the Democratic Black Caucus added, “As an organization we are dedicated to addressing voter concerns. This effort helps to raise the collective voices of residents across this great state that have been negatively impacted by current policies. We stand committed towards taking proactive steps in this much needed effort.”

 Throughout the tour the office of Senator Bullard will be collecting and documenting the testimonies of town hall participants in an effort to bring awareness to lawmakers, the governor, and his cabinet, to the many issues plaguing residents across the state. These town halls are expected to set in motion the creation of an action plan to address these concerns and decrease the potential of further hardships to Floridians.

“During the last few years, the people of Florida have witnessed unprecedented and wide-reaching assaults on their civil liberties and personal freedoms by their own legislature and Governor,” said Howard Simon, Executive Director of the ACLU of Florida. “Floridians have seen attacks on voting rights, the rights of women, poor people and public employees. We’re proud to participate in these forums to help people speak out and work to restore rights that have been under siege.”

 "The Florida Black Caucus of Local Elected Officials (FBC LEO) supports the efforts of State Senator Bullard and encourages the citizens of Florida to come out to these tours and speak up for change. With your testimonials Senator Bullard will be in a better position to affect the change this State needs," said Hayward Benson, immediate past president, FBC LEO. 

Scheduled dates are as followed:
September 14, 2013, - Pensacola (Escambia County)
October 26, 2013 -Orlando (Orange County) -Disney’s Yacht club
(Roundtable discussion with elected officials regarding tour at Florida Democratic Party State Convention)
November 9, 2013-Jacksonville (Duval County)
December 14, 2013- Miami (Miami-Dade County)
January 25, 2014- Daytona (Volusia County)
February 22, 2014 -Tallahassee (Leon County)

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Sunday, August 18, 2013

Rachel Sutz Pienta slated to speak in Okaloosa Thursday August 22

Due to a cancellation, DWCF Communications Chair Rachel Sutz Pienta is going to be filling in Thursday night as the keynote speaker at the DWC Annual Dinner Meeting event in Okaloosa County. She will be talking about the women's vote in Florida past, present,and future!

Annual Dinner Meeting
Thursday, August 22nd
Guest Speaker: Doris Weatherford,
Author and Historian on History of Women in Florida and the U.S. 
6:00 pm at Holiday Inn Resort on Okaloosa Island
Fort Walton Beach, FL
Cost is $40.00 per person
 RSVP Required
Please Call (850) 678-0871

Tickets are still available and you can contact Judy Riley to purchase tickets - 850-217-4003 or rileyjb1501@gmail.com



Monday, August 12, 2013

Elizabeth Colbert Busch will headline DWCF State Convention in Panama City


“Democratic Women’s Club of Florida 2013 State Convention to Feature Elizabeth Colbert Busch”
Tallahassee, Florida -  Conference organizers announced today that the 2013 Democratic Women’s Club of Florida state convention will feature former South Carolina congressional candidate Elizabeth Colbert-Busch. DWCF Communications Chair Rachel Pienta said, “Our 2013 conference committee is pleased to announce an exciting line up of program sessions and featured speakers, including Elizabeth Colbert-Busch, for our 57th annual state convention.”
The convention will be held September 26 through the 29th at Edgewater Beach Resort, Panama City Beach, Florida.  Elizabeth Colbert-Busch will be the featured keynote speaker on Saturday, September 28.  Limited dinner tickets are available. For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit DWCF’s website at http://democratic-women.org/.

Friday, August 9, 2013

Wetlands Protection Group to Meet Sunday



EMERGENCY MEETING
WAKULLA WETLAND ALLIANCE (WWA)
4 PM, AUGUST 11, 2013, SHELL POINT, FLORIDA
Shell Point Volunteer Fire House

EVERYONE IS INVITED TO THE WAKULLA WETLAND ALLIANCE MEETING
WWA, 272 Pine Lane, Crawfordville, FL 32327
Chair, Victor W. Lambou, 850-925-4477
Vice Chair, David Damon, 850-926-6002