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The Newsletter of the Wilkes County Democratic Party                               Issue no. 47     January 2021
Wilkes County Democratic Party
Monthly Executive Meeting This Month 

Saturday, January 16th, 2021
10:00am

* VIRTUAL using the ZOOM Platform *

If you are not an Executive Committee member and wish to attend this meeting, please send an email to info@wilkesdemocrats.com to guarantee you get the Zoom link, or call Kathryn at 336-818-1795.
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Any Wilkes County Democrat is invited!

Winter Warmth in Wilkes Drive

Share the warmth with those less fortunate
Our next Community Outreach event is timed to coincide with Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. "Day of Service" on Monday, January 18th.

The Democratic Party Headquarters will be open on Monday the 18th from 11am to 3pm that day to accept donations. 

We'll are asking for cash donations, as well as NEW Hats, Gloves, Socks and Gloves for Men, Women, children in most common sizes: S, M, L. Cash donations can be made in person on the 18th at our HQ, or through our donation form by clicking the button below and marking the button for the Winter Warmth Drive during checkout:
 
Donate to Winter Warmth in Wilkes
WE HAVE A NEW FACEBOOK PAGE:

@WilkesCountyDemocratsNC

Mark Zuckerberg, in his infinite wisdom, saw fit to suspend our Facebook page last month. It said because we violated their "Community Standards" which is crazy,...I mean, have you READ the vitriol on the dark corners of that platform in the past 4 years? Meanwhile, our latest posts were about our Holiday Food Drive. It was very strange.

We appealed repeatedly and heard absolutely nothing. After a bit of research, we learned that we were unlikely to ever hear anything. So, we decided the best thing to do was start all over with a new page. Be sure you go like and follow us there. Yes, it's really us. 
 
https://www.facebook.com/WilkesCountyDemocratsNC

And don't forget our Twitter, if you like that platform: @WilkesDemocrats
A Historic Inauguration Is Almost Here
The inauguration of Joe Biden as the 46th president of the United States will take place on January 20th, 2021 We are so excited to celebrate Joe Biden as president and Kamala Harris as vice president. The inaugural theme is "America United" to bring us all together as Americans. 

At 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, the evening before Mr. Biden takes the oath, the committee will hold a lighting ceremony around the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in remembrance of people in the United States who have lost their lives in the coronavirus pandemic.

On Wednesday, January 20th, Biden will be sworn in by Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. on the Capiton's West Front sometime before noon. Our new president is then expected to give his inaugural address and conduct a review of military troops, as is tradition. People are urged not to attend the event during the pandemic, but virtual events are intended to keep up the spirit of celebration and actually allow more people to celebrate from home. 

Instead of the traditional parade along Pennsylvania Avenue as the new president, vice president and their families make their way to the White House over a mile away, there will be an official escort with representatives from every branch of the military for one city block.

President Trump announced Friday that he would not attend the inauguration. Mr. Biden called that decision “one of the few things he and I have ever agreed on.”

Following the daytime inaugural festivities, there will be a Primetime Special to Spotlight American Heroes and Air Live on ABC, CBS, CNN, NBC, and MSNBC from 8:30-10:00 p.m. ET on January 20. Yes, Tom Hanks will be there. 
WCDP HOLIDAY FOOD DRIVE MAKES
GOOD NEWS FOR DEMOCRATS
 
Thank you to all the fine Democrats that participated in the Holiday Food Drive for Wilkes Circles of Care. We were written up in the state party newsletter, "Good News for Democrats" and it's great to see our outreach get some attention. READ GOOD NEWS FOR DEMOCRATS HERE
 
Thank you!! 

VIRGINIA FOXX: On the Wrong Side of History
 
Our NC 5th District Representative, Virginia Foxx, sought to overturn the results of a free and fair election—and in doing so, encouraged and enable the deadly mob that attacked Congress & sought to overturn the election results by force. Every member of Congress who refused to acknowledge the election results committed an act of sedition—and their actions encouraged violence and cost lives.

If you believe that Representative Foxx's action was inappropriate, you can call her and tell her to resign from Congress for her failure to uphold the Constitution and her role in last week's treasonous violence.

To have your message tabulated and relayed to her, call her Washington office at: (202) 225-2071

Local office numbers:

Other ways to reach her: http://www.foxx.house.gov/ or https://www.facebook.com/RepVirginiaFoxx

Here's a sample message of what you can say:

"Hi! This is (your name), a constituent calling from (Town and your Zip Code so they know you're an actual constituent). I'm calling to demand that Representative Virginia Foxx resign immediately from the U.S. Congress for objecting to the legal November election results. Her objection to the results of the November elections, legally certified by the states and upheld by the judiciary, actively undermined the very democracy she took an oath to serve. Rep. Foxx cannot both object to our system of government and serve in Congress simultaneously.

The House is moving to impeach Donald Trump for a 2nd time. On January 20, Joe Biden and Kamala Harris will be our duly elected President and Vice President. But we cannot have a Congress tainted by Republicans who would support a would-be authoritarian and attempt a coup to overturn election results—all while a violent mob stormed the Capitol.  As a constituent, I do not believe that I am adequately represented by an individual who publicly stands with insurrectionists. Therefore, Ms. Foxx must resign from Congress immediately. Thank you for taking my call. "

Friends, you can modify, but be polite, short and get to the point quickly. if you are leaving a message, remember to give your mailing address and zip code. Otherwise, they will not put your comments "on record". 
2021 Dates
Make sure to mark your calendars for the upcoming Organizational Meetings
 
  • Feb WCDP Executive Committee Meeting – Sat, February 20th
  • Winter SEC Meeting – Sat, February 27th
  • Precinct Organization Meetings – Sat March 6th – Sat, March 20th
  • County Convention Meeting – Sat, April 10th
  • (Makeup Date) County Convention Meting – Sat, April 17th
  • 5th Congressional District Convention Meeting – Sat, May 22nd
  • Summer SEC Meeting – Sat, August 7th
     
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