Dear NCW Democrats and Friends,

We’ve made it to a new year – some may be surprised that we’ve survived the past 3.  Nevertheless, we wish you happiness in large and small ways and hope that you achieve all of your goals.  We hope that some of your resolutions are the same as ours.  We have work to do together!

Thank you to all who contributed to our successes in 2019: we intended to raise the $$$ to keep our office open, staff it efficiently, conduct trainings and outreach.  We did it!  We thank the candidates who ran for office and their campaign crews, our volunteers and financial supporters, thanks to the event and auction planners, Democratic booth staffers and attendees, to the state committee members who kept us linked with the state party, to the leadership of the WA-Dem State Party and Tina Podlodowski (and her amazing and resourceful staff), to our neighboring county organizations, to Kim Schrier (isn’t she doing an amazing job!) and Dow Constantine and Bob Ferguson, Jay Inslee, Laurie Jinkins, and others who have noticed our efforts and who support us.  It takes a village to accomplish important work and we appreciate each one of you!

THIS WEEK and coming soon: (Organized by Democrats or Other Groups)

Wednesday 01/08/2020: General Meeting Democrats of Chelan and Douglas Counties 6:30p social/7:00p meeting, *Wenatchee Community Center Veteran’s Hall (*Note New Location), 504 S Chelan Ave, Wenatchee.  Regular business meeting, plus discussion of 2020 plan of work.  All Democrats are welcome!

Tuesday 01/14/2020, 5pm: 7^th Presidential Primary Debate Watch Parties Enjoy watching this debate in the company of other Democrats! We’ll gather at Milepost 111 (Cashmere) and Bob's Burgers & Brew (E Wenatchee) to watch the 7^th debate.

Thursday 01/16/2020, 3—7p Women+sMarch SIGN-MAKING  Bring friends and sign ideas to 768 S Mission, Wenatchee.  We’ll have poster board and markers for you.  Snacks/beverage provided or bring something to share.

Saturday 01/18/2020, 10—12ish: 2020 Women+sMarch Wenatchee  BACK for the annual *new and improved* rally and march!  The national focus this year is on climate justice, immigration, and human rights/women's rights. Get your signs ready!  Bring your noise-makers.  Gather with hundreds of others!  We're pleased and privileged that AG Bob Ferguson will join us again, as well as other distinguished speakers.
Click here for details and to RSVP.  https://www.facebook.com/events/443915576559402/  Volunteers also needed!
Arrive at 10:00a.m. and visit ally tables in the upper lobby.  Be indoors in your seat at the PAC either in the balcony or downstairs theater by 10:30 a.m. At about 11:30, we'll take to the street for a march through downtown Wenatchee, returning to the PAC (route is approx 1.0 mile).  Voter registration will be available upstairs, as well as information tables hosted by local allies and affinity groups. Why do you march?

NOTE: Your contribution to offset expenses will be appreciated. Please bring a few dollars to donate at the event, if you are able.

Tuesday 01/21/2020: Take a Democratic “Coffee Break” 10a—noon, at Dem HQ, 768 S Mission, Wenatchee.  Come for all or part of the discussions.  These coffee gatherings happen in Wenatchee on the 1^st and 3^rd Tuesday of each month.  Drop in!  

Mark Your Calendars:

Tues 02/04/2020 and 02/18/2020: Take a Democratic “Coffee Break” 10a—noon (similar to above)

Wednesday, 02/05/2020 General Meeting Democrats of Chelan and Douglas Counties (similar to above)

Friday 02/07/2020, 5pm: 8^th Presidential Primary Debate Watch Parties Enjoy watching this debate in the company of other Democrats.  Milepost 111 (Cashmere), Bob’s Burgers & Brew (E Wenatchee).

Wednesday 02/19/2020, 5pm: 9^th Presidential Primary Debate Watch Parties Enjoy watching this debate in the company of other Democrats.  Milepost 111 (Cashmere), Bob’s Burgers & Brew (E Wenatchee).

Tuesday 02/25/2020, 5pm: 10^th Presidential Primary Debate Watch Parties Enjoy watching this debate in the company of other Democrats.  Locations tba.

Office Hours:

We’re open for business, M--F.  If you see the light on, the office is open!  Help Kickstart 2020 – Stop by for coffee or business.  Sign up for various ways you can help turn NCW blue.  Hope to see you soon.

Bill Miller, Chair, Democrats of Chelan County

Karen Keleman, Chair, Douglas County Democrats

NCWDems@gmail.com – HQ Office, 768 S Mission, Wen (509-436-8899)

HQ Office Hrs: Mon 10-2, Tue 12-4, Wed 10-2, Thur 3-7, Fri 10-2

Please find us on the web, by email, on Facebook, and on Twitter.  Let’s stay in touch! 

Douglas County Democrats (DCDems): https://www.facebook.com/DouglasCountyDemsWA/; http://www.douglascountydems.com/; DONATE/DCDems

Democrats of Chelan County (ChelanDems): https://www.facebook.com/ChelanDems/; https://www.chelancountydemocrats.org/; DONATE/ChelanDems

NCW Democrats (Democrats of Chelan and Douglas Counties): ncwdems@gmail.com, https://twitter.com/NCWDemocrats