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15 Phenomenal Women Leaders in San Diego County

Mayor of Lemon Grove, Racquel Vasquez was the very first endorsement by the nascent Democratic Woman’s Club of San Diego County…

Racquel Vasquez

Thank you San Diego Union-Tribune and the Women’s Museum of California for naming me one of 15 Phenomenal Women Leaders in San Diego County.

I dedicate this recognition to city staff and volunteers who share my passion for public service and work hard to improve the City of Lemon Grove. #WomenLead#Share#SpreadTheWord#LemonGrove

  • Pre-Primary 2016
  • Pre-Primary 2016
  • Racquel & Delaine
  • Racquel, Susan & Toni Atkins
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Women Politicians Across the County Say They’ve Faced Harassment, Threats

Important article from the Voice of San Diego. This really needs a very deep conversation – Women Politicians Across the County Say They’ve Faced Harassment, Threats – by Kayla Jimenez.

Several of the women in this article are Democratic Woman’s Club of San Diego County (DWC) members. DWC helped assist the Voice of San Diego journalist, Kayla Jimenez, with her research for this article.

San Diego County Democratic Party Chair, Will Rodriguez Kennedy has expressed a commitment to convene a forum around this issue in the new year as part of the party’s Community Voices program.

“[Democratic Party leadership training for women (sic)] didn’t prepare us for this bullshit. Even with in-depth training, it knocks you off your feet.” – Tiffany Boyd-Hodgson, a North County water board candidate who reported harassment from an opponent (whom she beat like a drum)

https://www.voiceofsandiego.org/…/women-politicians…/

Illustration by Adriana Heldiz.

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Notes from December Meeting – Delaine Eastin, Barbara Bry, Dr Samm Hurst, Rosamond Blevins, Dr Rebecca Fielding-Miller

Monday, Dec 21, 2020 Via Zoom

6:32PM Club President Susan Peinado called meeting to order

Introductions

Club Officers – President Susan Peinado, VP Dr Rebecca Fielding-Miller, VP Ramla Sahid (not present), Secretary Cathie Hyatt and Treasurer Rosamond Blevins

Recognition of visiting Electeds or their representatives, representatives from other affiliated organizations

  • Doug Case Representing State Senate President Pro Tem – Toni Atkins

Program

Delaine Eastin

Delaine Eastin is running to be the next Chair of the California Democratic Party

Delaine wants to create an inclusive, growing, inspiring, transparent California Democratic Party that will win back the congressional seats we lost in November, and train and support Democrats up and down the ballot, and all over the state. https://www.delaineeastin.com

Q&A

Motion that the DWC take a position of support of Delaine Eastin for CDP Chair (Lori Saldana) passed unanimously.

Barbara Bry

Barbara Bry, former District 1 San Diego City Councilmember, spoke on the Recall Jen Campbell campaign www.recalljen.com

Shane Parmely also spoke about the We The People signup form – click here

Motion that the DWC take a position of support in the effort to recall Jen Campbell (Shane Parmely) passed by an overwhelming majority.

We The People sign up form
Samm Hurst

Dr. Samm Hurst updated us on her campaign experiences running as a first-time candidate for Santee City Council District 4.

https://www.voterunlead.org/

Rosamond Blevins

Treasurer, Rosamond Blevins provided a nominating report, bylaw committee update, and Treasurer’s report.

Dr LaWana Richmond is running for DWC President on January 18, 2021.

Rosamond also outlined some of the groups that DWC has donated to in 2020 including Univesidad Popular

Arcela Nunez Alvarez

Arcela Nunez Alvarez spoke about the work that Universidad Popular does in North County https://www.unipopular.org

Covid Rant from UCSD Epidemiologist Vice President Dr. Becca Fielding Miller – Not that Kind of Doctor 

The Safer at School Early Alert System (SASEA) is a COVID-19 wastewater detection pilot program for K-12 schools and daycares. 

Upcoming virtual conversation to discuss the COVID-19 Vaccines and the African American Community

http://bit.ly/CLBCCOVID19

ADEM Candidates

Candidates in attendance at the meeting:

  • Ami Admire AD75
  • Arcela Nunez Alvarez AD75
  • Matthew Cappiello AD75
  • Justin Domecillo AD  75
  • Alan Geraci AD75
  • Loxie Gant AD78
  • Wedad Schlotte AD78

Announcements

Michelle Krug – CDP caucus participation is open to any registered Democrat, you do not have to be an ADEM to join a caucus

Angela de Joseph – Women of Color Roar Breakfast rescheduled June 19, 2021 – Juneteenth

Shane Parmely – Covid Hotel Room Resolution, please vote for this resolution at the December 22, 2020 Central Committee meeting

Sue Alderson – North County Women’s March 2021 – will be virtual and a lot of fun, with great speakers – for information email Sue

Lori Soldaña – Please join San Diego Democrats in lending a hand at sddems.link/fooddrive

Our next meeting is Monday January 18, 6:30 via Zoom  

Mariah Carey

Playout music, as requested by Alyce Pipkin-Allen – Mariah Carey “All I Want For Christmas Is You”

Video of the meeting is on our YouTube channel here.

Transcript of the meeting is here.

Notes by Cathie Hyatt, Secretary

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Dec 21- Monthly Meeting – Delaine Eastin, Barbara Bry, Dr Samm Hurst, Rosamond Blevins, Dr Rebecca Fielding-Miller

Meeting virtually by Zoom.

When: Monday, December 21: Meeting starts at 6:30 PM but please start checking in at 6:00 PM, to help us get the meeting started on time.

Where: Zoom registration is required – if you’re a clubmember or participant click here to register ahead of time. All of the details on how to join will be provided – including dial-in details from a landline.

Our meetings are available live on our  YouTube channel. Someone will monitor the chat to text into the meeting relevant questions or comments that may be asked there. 

Guest Speaker: Delaine Eastin

Come hear from former State Superintendent Delaine Eastin about why she is running to be the next Chair of the CaliforniaDemocratic Party.

Delaine wants to create an inclusive, growing, inspiring, transparent California Democratic Party that will win back the congressional seats we lost in November, and train and support Democrats up and down the ballot, and all over the state.

Dealine Eastin

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DelaineEastin4CA
Twitter: @DelaineEastin
Instagram: delaineeastin

Guest Speaker: Barbara Bry

Barbara Bry

Former District 1 San Diego City Councilmember Barbara Bry will address us as spokesperson for the Recall Jen Campbell campaign. 

To quote Barabra:
It’s a new day in San Diego, and it’s time for the voices of the people to be heard.
Do not let this chance go by. Get involved now. Protect the city — and your neighborhood — from entrenched, powerful, special interests.

Ms. Bry, in an interview with KUSI last week announcing that she would be part of the recall effort, said the campaign’s leaders planned to file notice of intent in mid-January.

That means we could be looking at an election at the end of next year, if the recall campaign hits all of its marks. The Voice of San Diego has more information on this recall. 

Campaign shakedown from our own Dr Samm Hurst

Dr Samm Hurst

Clubmember Dr. Samm Hurst will update us on her campaign- her experiences running as a first time candidate – personal observations about what she learned as a first time candidate. For information on the result of the recount in her race that was decided by FIVE votes is located here.

Nomination Committee Report by Rosamond Blevins, Chair

Rosamond Blevins

As Chair of this committee, Rosamond will report on current candidates for our open positions. Candidates currently running may speak briefly to the Clubmembers after her report.

To learn more about our open positions, please contact Rosamond directly demclub2018@gmail.com

Rosamond has also been coordinating our bylaw review committee and will briefly report on its progress.

Treasurer’s Report, Rosamond Blevins

Rosamond Blevins

Rosamond will update us on DWC-SD income and donations since our last meeting. 

Covid Rant – UCSD Epidemiologist Vice President Dr. Becca Fielding Miller – Not that Kind of Doctor 

Dr Rebecca Fielding-Miller

Club Vice President Dr. Rebecca Fielding Miller, UCSD Assistant Adjunct Professor, Medicine, School of Health Sciences, an epidemiologist, who has been featured on NBC San Diego and Voice of San Diego, will address member concerns and questions on Covid related issues. More information on Dr Miller may be found here.

Club Members running for Assembly District Delegates

Deadline to register for a ballot – Jan 11, 2021

All Clubmembers who are running for ADEMS will have one minute to make their case to fellow Clubmembers. Please practice because one minutes goes by very quickly. 

Not sure what ADEMS are? Explanation here
Register to vote for your candidates here

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Notes from November Meeting – Our Heroines and Champions

Monday, Nov 16, 2020 Via Zoom

6:32PM Club President Susan Peinado called meeting to order

 Approval of Agenda (M: Alyce Pipkin-Allen)

Introductions

Club Officers – President Susan Peinado, VP Dr Rebecca Fielding-Miller, VP Ramla Sahid, Secretary Cathie Hyatt and Treasurer Rosamond Blevins

Recognition of visiting Electeds or their representatives, representatives from other affiliated organizations

  • Doug Case Representing State Senate President Pro Tem – Toni Atkins – Election results
  • Tiffany Boyd- Hodgson elected to Vallecitos Water Board
  • Jose Rodriguez elected to National City Council
  • Rob Howard – Former Candidate for Oceanside Mayor
  • Liz Lavertu – Former Candidate for State Assembly
  • Dr. Lawana Richmond – Former Candidate for SDU School Board
  • Samm Hurst – Candidate for Santee City Council

Current Candidates

  • Evlyn Andrade – Candidate for East Area Vice Chair of the SDCDP
  • Shane Parmely – Candidate for ADEM

Program

Updates on 2021 Assembly District Elections by Region 20 District Director Michelle Krug

  • Candidates can apply Nov 15 – Dec 15
  • Must have been a registered Dem on Nov 3
  • Details here https://adem.cadem.org/

To vote, register for a Mail Ballot by Jan 11, 2021

All ballots must be received by Jan 27, 2021

Club Member Andrea St. Julian, Esq, immediate past President of the Earl B. Gilliam Bar Association, co-chair of San Diegans for Justice on the implementation of Measure B, which DWC endorsed, which will establish an independent commission to oversee the San Diego Police Department.

Club Member Genevieve Jones-Wright on the San Diego City Council’s unanimous vote to approve an ordinance to govern all surveillance technologies in the city — action rooted in pushback after the city quietly installed cameras on 3,000 smart streetlights.

Motion to support DWC Eboard position endorsing Monica Montgomery Steppe for San Diego City Council President (M: Kate Bishop) 30 – 1 motion passed.

Covid Rant – UCSD Epidemiologist Vice President Dr. Becca Fielding Miller – Not that Kind of Doctor 

Reports as Treasurer and DWC Eboard Nominating Chair Rosamond Blevins 

Dr. LaWana Richmond and Dr. Becca Fielding Miller expressed interest in running for DWC President in January 2021

New Business

Clubmember Shane Parmely made a motion that DWC take a formal support position asking City Council and the County Board of Supervisors to fill our COVID hotel rooms to a 90% occupancy rate with homeless families and people with disabilities by December 15, 2020.

Motion passed unanimously.

Announcements

Michelle Krug – redistricting in 2021, putting this on our radar

Rob Howard – Saturday food distribution on Saturday, November 21 from 8-10am. Drive thru only. Flyer forthcoming 

Ellen Nash – Thank you to DWC for donation to BAPAC/Generation Justice Get Out the Vote Drive

Kate Bishop – Thank you to DWC for donation 

Ruth Rollins – What is the possibility of State Senate President Pro Tem Toni Atkins being selected for Senate – all up to the Governor

Our next meeting is Monday December 21, 6:30 Zoom PARTY 

We’ll be inviting all female candidates – successful or not – to come celebrate with us and talk about their experiences as candidates. We are grateful to all of you for stepping up to run!

Video of the meeting is on our YouTube channel here.

Transcript of the meeting is here.

Notes by Cathie Hyatt, Secretary

Photo by Miguel Bruna on Unsplash

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Oct 19- Monthly Meeting – Director Michael Vu, Registrar of Voters & Ammar Campa-Najjar answer your questions

Meeting virtually by Zoom.

When: Monday, October 19: Meeting starts at 6:30 PM but please start checking in at 6:00 PM, to help us get the meeting started on time.

Where: Zoom registration is required – if you’re a clubmember or participant click here to register ahead of time. All of the details on how to join will be provided – including dial-in details from a landline.

Our meetings are available live on our  YouTube channel. Someone will monitor the chat to text into the meeting relevant questions or comments that may be asked there. 

Director Michael Vu, Registrar of Voters

This will be a virtual briefing and discussion describing how the November 2020 election will be conducted during the COVID-19 pandemic.  As the pandemic has disrupted many aspects of our daily life, so too it has disrupted how the presidential general election will be conducted and how voters will be able to cast their ballot.  

Your attendance will give you an opportunity to learn firsthand how the Registrar of Voters will respond to the pandemic while ensuring all eligible voters will be able to safely exercise their right to vote.

Director Michael Vu

Michael has over 23 years of election experience. Before being appointed in December 2012 as the San Diego County Registrar of Voters, Mr. Vu served for over five years as the Assistant Registrar.

He is responsible for election administration of one of the largest election jurisdictions in the country with a registered voter population of nearly 1.8 million. Mr. Vu oversees all primary, general, special, and district elections for the County as well as elections for the surrounding municipalities.

Before his appointment in San Diego County, Mr. Vu worked for three and a half years for the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections, Ohio, as Director. Prior to relocating to Ohio, he spent seven years working for the Salt Lake County Elections Division under the direction of the Salt Lake County Clerk.

He has worked tirelessly to improve the elections process and has been involved on both a local and national level to discuss the status of election administration. He has testified before the United States House Administration Committee and the United States Election Assistance Commission. He has also spoken with numerous international, national and local media outlets, most notably The New York Times, CNN, TV Asahi, The Washington Post, and The BBC.

Candid conversation with an endorsed candidate

Ammar Campa-Najjar

Ammar Campa-Najjar has agreed to attend our meeting on Monday to respond to any questions or concerns you may have relating to his interview with the leader of the Defend East County group last week and other concerning comments reported by KPBS and on social media. Ammar will join us at approximately 7:30pm after Registrar of Voters Director Michael Vu has completed his presentation.

Covid Rant – UCSD Epidemiologist Vice President Dr. Becca Fielding Miller – Not that Kind of Doctor 

Dr Rebecca Fielding-Miller

Club Vice President Dr. Rebecca Fielding Miller, UCSD Assistant Adjunct Professor, Medicine, School of Health Sciences, an epidemiologist, who has been featured on NBC San Diego and Voice of San Diego, will address member concerns and questions on Covid related issues. More information on Dr Miller may be found here.

Treasurer’s Report, Rosamond Blevins

Rosamond Blevins

Rosamond’s treasurer’s report.