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Website     Get Involved     Elections     About     Blog     Contact December 22, 2016 It's been a disheartening year in many ways and it would be foolish not to acknowledge that fact---aside from the reality that denial makes it harder to address what needs to change. However, we have a resurgence of people who are ready to create government for and by the people so that the real essence of the American Dream will not perish from this earth. We can do it. But we must each take that first step and then another toward this new horizon. The darkest day of the year has passed and we move on into the light together. We wish you a season of sharing and peace. Greetings!   We send a plentitude of wishes to you for a holiday filled with gratitude and laughter. We look forward to seeing you LOTS in the New year. Your Democratic Party of DuPage County You've probably been hearing some buzz about our Strategic Activation Rally. IF you are truly ready to make a commitment to taking your part in this exciting movement to set things back to order, reason and justice by precise, meaningful  and sustainable action, RSVP TODAY.  WHEN: January 9th 7pm (check in at 6:30) WHERE: Wheaton Community Center Auditorium WHY: To activate a very strategic plan for prioritizing AND WINNING the most important races in DuPage and Illinois for 2017-2018 and be truly prepared for a Dem sweep in 2020. WHO: ANYONE committed to CREATING better government that serves all humans in our state in terms of economic opportunities, social justice, environment and all the things that make that promised pursuit of happiness possible. HOW: RSVP here then show up at 6:30pm with an open mind and a ready heart and a predetermined commitment to give your time, talent and or/treasure to this endeavor from now until the general of 2018. See you then, Amy Rohrer ED DPDC P.S. ACTIONS ON THE FRONT BURNER: Dec 27th and 28th: Phone bank to get friendly supporters to commit to becoming part of our Jan 9th team. At Dem HQ (MAP) 6:30  Bring your cell phone (and ear phones if you have them).  FOR THE 27th, please contact Dan at 630-632-8590 or HERE  FOR THE 28th please RSVP to Alex here with "12/28 phone bank" in the subject line.  FOR HOME CALLS We also have lists you can acquire by email to make calls any time between now and Jan 4 from the comfort of your own home. Just contact Dawnn here. CALL TO ACTION: New actions you can take immediately from your home will be posted on our Facebook, Twitter and blog--which can be found on the front page of our dupagedemocrats.com website--and will be posted regularly. CLICK HERE TO RSVP FOR THE JAN 9th EVENT DONATE A SUSTAINING MEMBERSHIP HELPS US PROVIDE EVERYTHING DUPAGE DEMOCRATS NEED TO HAVE A VIBRANT, GROWING, RESPONSIVE OPERATION YEAR-ROUND. THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING AN AMOUNT THAT WORKS FOR YOU AND MAKING THAT A MONTHLY GIFT TO DPDC.  MEANINGFUL HOMEMADE GIFTS FOR THIS SPECIAL SEASON If you love journaling, share your writing joy with family and friends by giving each a unique, handmade personal journal. A simple spiral notebook dressed up with paper, fabric, photographs, or other embellishments will give your loved ones a special place to record their private thoughts.  When you sew medicine bags for the people you care about, you can rest assured your gift will always be close to their hearts. A small pouch can be filled with many meditative or symbolic items, such as quartz crystals, sage, or magical objects.  Give the gift of serenity with a guided meditation you create and record to CD or tape. Your loved ones will take pleasure in being led through tranquil landscapes by the soothing sound of your voice. Hand-crafted ornaments that can be hung on trees, in windows, and on walls afford you an opportunity to surround the important people in your life with beauty. Whether you prefer to work with clay, crystals, fabric, baked dough, or natural objects, your gift can serve as a calming focal point in your loved ones' homes.  Find 31 DIY gifts you can make in under an hour here Thank you for doing your part to help grow our message of caring for all and, as the Salvation Army says, "Doing the Most Good". This, of course, can be read two ways but the bottom line is that we at DPDC believe in DOING THE MOST GOOD and DOING GOOD FOR THE MOST. And, not surprisingly, most Americans understand that a country as great as ours can be and will be MUST embrace such an generous and encompassing philosophy. Glad to have you on the team. Let's do some good. YOUR Democratic Party of DuPage County Democratic Party of DuPage County    630-629-1125  |  info@dupagedemocrats.com  |  http://www.dupagedemocrats.com

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Website     Get Involved     Elections     About     Blog     Contact December 14, 2016 The most drastic and usually the most effective remedy for fear is direct action.William Burnham Woods     William Burnham Woods was a United States Circuit Judge and an Associate Justice of       United the States Supreme Court as well as an Ohio politician and soldier in the Civil War.  Greetings!   Despite what you may feel about the recent election, we hope you know that only 38% of people in DuPage voted for Donald Trump. Most of our neighbors are still sane and those who aren't, well, we have to give them a pass for now as we work with the others. MANY new messages come into our inbox and voicemail every day with people expressing the need to really dig in together now to push back on the negativity of these times with positive action. We hope YOU are one of those who understand that this is the truly the ONLY way to stave off the depression and cynicism that only benefits the dark side. (See the PS below for other actions you can get involved with right now). We have a structured plan for defeating Rauner's ruinous agenda, powering up the county board and more and, mostly, we have a positive, action-oriented team that we want you to be on.  IF you are truly ready to make a commitment to taking your part in this exciting movement to set things back to order, reason and justice by precise, meaningful  and sustainable action, RSVP TODAY.  WHEN: January 9th 7pm (check in at 6:30) WHERE: Wheaton Community Center Auditorium WHY: To activate a very strategic plan for prioritizing AND WINNING the most important races in DuPage and Illinois for 2017-2018 and be truly prepared for a Dem sweep in 2020. WHO: ANYONE committed to CREATING better government that serves all humans in our state in terms of economic opportunities, social justice, environment and all the things that make that promised pursuit of happiness possible. HOW: Show up at 6:30pm with an open mind and a ready heart and a predetermined commitment to give your time, talent and or/treasure to this endeavor from now until the general of 2018. See you there, Amy Rohrer ED DPDC P.S. ACTIONS ON THE FRONT BURNER: Tonight! Dec 14th: Phone bank to get friendly supporters to commit to becoming part of our Jan 9th team. At Dem HQ (MAP) 6:30  Bring your cell phone (and ear phones if you have them). Next Monday: Dec 19th Phone banking again to move folks to the Jan 9th event. 6:30 Dem HQ CALL TO ACTION: New actions you can take immediately from your home will be posted on our Facebook, Twitter and blog--which can be found on the front page of our dupagedemocrats.com website--will be posted regularly. CLICK HERE TO RSVP FOR THE JAN 9th EVENT AND TYPE "JAN 9" IN THE SUBJECT LINE. DONATE We have a plan and we need your financial support to start on it NOW! Everything costs money and if you are not presently a member, please consider beginning a  5-25 dollar a month pledge to sustain our work Mix Big Actions with Random Acts of Kindness and We're Half Way Home Thanks Wayne Dems for alerting us to this fine piece! Here are the first 10 to get you started! 1. Tweet or Facebook message a genuine compliment to three people right now. 2. Bring doughnuts (or a healthy treat, like cut-up fruit) to work. 3. While you're out, compliment a parent on how well-behaved their child is. 4. Don't write the angry internet comment you're thinking of writing. 5. When everyone around you is gossiping about someone, be the one to butt in with something nice. 6. Cook a meal or do a load of laundry for a friend who just had a baby or is going through a difficult time. 7. If you walk by a car with an expired parking meter, put a quarter in it. 8. Put your phone away. 9. Hang out with the person who just moved to town. 10. Offer a homeless person your leftovers bag from the restaurant. Find the rest here Thank you for doing your part to help grow our message of caring for all and, as the Salvation Army says, "Doing the Most Good". This, of course, can be read two ways but the bottom line is that we at DPDC believe in DOING THE MOST GOOD and DOING GOOD FOR THE MOST. And, not surprisingly, most Americans understand that a country as great as ours can be and will be MUST embrace such an generous and encompassing philosophy. Glad to have you on the team. Let's do some good. YOUR Democratic Party of DuPage County Democratic Party of DuPage County    630-629-1125  |  info@dupagedemocrats.com  |  http://www.dupagedemocrats.com

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