Events: Now and Upcoming
Membership meetings.
We want to hear from you! What are the issues/topics you would like us to focus on when we plan guest speakers for our monthly meetings?
August 8th- A conversation with Rep. Karen DeSanto. Rep. DeSanto leads through her collaborative, highly energetic, and deeply community-centric style. Blending the performance-driven charisma of her entertainment roots with the calculated strategic grit of a corporate nonprofit executive. Moving WI forward!
Zoom link to the August 8 Meeting
September 12 - Annual CoCo Dem Office Open House (No regular CoCo Dems meeting).
Coming up!
Thursday, August 6, 12-2 PM, Coffee and Conversation with the CoCo Dems: Meet WI State Treasurer Candidate Dylan Helmenstine!
September 12 - Annual CoCo Dem Office Open House. Drop in any time between 9:00-12:00! Celebrating one year at our new location. Donuts. Dems. Democracy. Open to all. Bring a friend, bring a neighbor, spread the word. Help grow our awareness, our membership, and our commitment to moving WI forward. It takes all of us! (No regular monthly membership meeting on this date.)
Saturday, September 19 from 11 AM to 3 PM - Picnic. Our annual picnic will be at the MacKenzie Environmental Center. CoCoDems will provide hot dogs, buns, sandwiches, and beverages. Please see the linked sign up for items needed to make this event a success!
October. Percy Brown Jr. Percy Brown Jr is an educational leader, author, and community advocate. Engaging, inspiring, thought provoking.
November. Celebrations and looking ahead.
December. Brunch. Elections.
2nd Wednesday Events
We need your ideas! The office is open every 2nd Wednesday of the month from 5:00-7:00 for conversation, engagement, presentations, training, and… what is important to you?
August 12th, 5:00-6:30. CoCoDem Office. A conversation with Senator Sarah Keyeski. Sen.Keyeski’s leadership style is defined as compassionate, values-driven, and collaborative, directly mirroring her 25-year professional background as a licensed mental health counselor. She approaches governance less like a traditional politician and more like a facilitator. Moving WI forward!
September 9th and October 14th. Open Office Hours. 5:00-7:00. Get Out the Vote! Volunteer, pick up a sign, friend bank, make calls, send a post card, call your elected officials, write a letter to the editor, or just stop in to let us know what is on your mind.
August 19. They are back! Another opportunity to learn more about the ADRC. 3:00-5:00 CoCoDem Office. Aging and Disabilities Resource Center. ADRC provides free, accurate, and unbiased information about long-term care options, housing, in-home personal care, and community programs. They offer confidential guidance on public programs and financial assistance, including Medicare, Medicaid, Social Security, and FoodShare. Join us to learn more about this great resource!
VOLUNTEERS!
We are always looking for members who would like to join the Events Committee. We meet in person the 2nd Wednesday of each month from 3:30-4:30 and virtually the 4th Thursday of each month from 6:00-7:00. If you can not commit to committee work, but would be willing to help us plan annual events ( Dinner, Picnic, Columbia County Fair) let me know! Contact Events Chair JoEllen Pauls with your ideas at cbusdems@gmail.com. Or call our telephone number at 608-234-7088 to leave a message. Thanks so much!