UPCOMING EVENTS
Tues., Sept. 26, 2023. General Meeting will be Virtual
Join us at the Ashe County Democratic Party's monthly General Meeting via ZOOM on Tuesday, September 26, 2023, at 6:30 pm. All registered Democrats and progressively minded people are invited. Contact ashedemschair@gmail.com for Zoom meeting information. Our featured speakers will include Dick Greenwood and Sarah Jane Stewart discussing recent NC Legislature actions and proposed laws.
NEW DATE for PIG PICKIN' is Sept. 30, 2023
The date has been changed from Sat., Sept. 16 to Sat., Sept 30.
Meet fellow Dems and Friends at Buddy and Jane's Pig Pickin' on
September 30, 2023, at 1812 Willie Brown Road, Crumpler. Join us for delicious food, old time Dem fellowship, and a duck race.
Tickets $15. Proceeds to benefit the Democratic Women of Ashe (DWA). For more info contact: roydowns@gmail.com or janekdowns@gmail.com.
Tidbits
Excellent article by NPR about Anderson Clayton and her bottomless energy and drive. Click here.
FOLLOW UP
Fascinating Presentation by Vote Owl Reps
In case you missed it, the founders of Vote Owl gave Ashe Dems a fascinating
presentation on the mobile phone app Vote Owl, which is a one-stop-shop
app that can empower voters and combat disinformation. Read more here.
Litter Sweep Warriors Did It Again
Thanks to all of our volunteers who helped clean up West Deep Ford
Road this past Saturday. You were awesome, and looked dashing in those
fluorescent vests. We're doing our part in helping to keep Ashe County
Beautiful. And the pancakes at Oddfellows was yummy, in case you
missed that.
Highlights of July 25, 2023, Speaker Presentation
See highlights of the July 25, 2023, meeting where
Andrew Cole, Administrator of the Museum of Ashe County
History gave us a presentation on President Roosevelt's New Deal
and how its various programs, such as the Works Progress
Administration (WPA) and Civilian Conservation Corps., impacted Ashe
County and surrounding areas. See existing WPA buildings in
Ashe County. Click here.
Highlights from Ashe Dems' booth at
Christmas in July 2023
Click here.
Ashe County
Democratic Party
Convention
The Ashe County Convention was
held on Sat. April 15, 2023. Click
here.
“No one can make you feel inferior without your consent.”
Eleanor Roosevelt
MISSION
We support strong Democratic values and those candidates for local, state and national public offices who seek to carry them out for the betterment of the United States of America.
MEETINGS
We meet 4th Tuesdays
NEXT MEETING:
Tuesday, August 22, 2023, 6:30 pm
Ashe Arts Center
303 School Ave
West Jefferson.
We look forward to seeing you!
MAILING ADDRESS
P.O. Box 521, Jefferson, NC 28640
Email:
Amanda Gentry, Chair: ashedemschair@gmail.com
OFFERING YOU THE BEST CANDIDATES TO SERVE OUR COUNTY, STATE, AND COUNTRY
The Democratic Party is an organization of the people and for the people. Everyone is welcome and we can't wait to work with you to ensure a better future for us all! TOGETHER WE ARE BETTER!
Today's Youth are Tomorrow's Future!
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