July Hanover Democratic Newsletter

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JULY 2025 NEWSLETTER

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A meeting and a movie at our July 13 HDC Meeting

Our next monthly meeting of the Hanover Democratic Committee will be at 4 p.m. on Sunday, July 13, at our usual spot, Around the Table, 155 Junction Drive in Ashland (Rose's Shopping Center).

For the meeting, we will have our usual updates plus a presentation by Kelsey and Jessie Davis-Lee, leaders of the new Central Virginia Indivisible group. This group is intended for people who are looking for a way to start taking action to resist the Trump and GOP agenda and fight for progressive policies. Indivisible is a larger, national movement; this is just one chapter in the Central Virginia area.

Following the meeting at 6 p.m., Central Virginia Indivisible will be hosting a free screening of the documentary "Bad Faith" about white Christian nationalism and its effects on our democracy. It will be at the Ashland Theatre at 205 England St. in Ashland. A meet and greet starts at 6, the screening starts at 6:30, and a discussion will follow. Concessions will be available for purchase.

HDC reorganization is coming later this year

Heads up—reorganization is coming. Every two years, all local Democratic committees in Virginia reorganize according to the state party plan. This will happen for the Hanover Democratic Committee in December 2025 for the 2026-2027 term.

All members must reapply for membership and pay dues anew, and new elections will be held for officer positions. You can always join via our website and follow the dues instructions after you fill out the application info. You also can go directly to the dues page. Yes, you will need to re-up even if you are a current member although there is no need to take action at this time.

For the time being, membership is still open for the 2024-2025 term, however, and anyone who joins may pay half price dues ($20 per person). Just send in that amount after you fill out the form on the website.

Starting in October, anyone who joins will pay full dues and will be counted toward the 2026-2027 term. Stay tuned for notifications about our reorganization meeting in September. For questions and answers, contact Wendy Brooks, vice chair for membership, at wendybrooks82@comcast.net.

Opportunities to support the Spanberger campaign

We have several opportunities to provide ground support and financial support for the Abigail Spanberger campaign for governor. If you doubted for one second how important the governorship is, just look at what happened with UVA this week.

The campaign is looking for:
1. Hosts for canvass launches in the Mechanicsville area.
2. Hosts for weekly in-person phone banks anywhere in Hanover (to Hanover voters).

Contact Hannah Fowler hannah@abigailspanberger.com if you can help or have any questions.

There is a fundraising reception in support of Abigail from 4:30-6 p.m. on Sunday, July 6 in Mechanicsville. More info here.

Can't make that one. Another fundraising reception in support of Abigail is from 1-2:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 26, in Ashland. More info here.

A successful primary season

Thank you to Rita Dowling and Carol Tarkington for organizing our Primary Election Day poll greeting. Thank you to our district chairs and co-chairs for staffing two polling places per District, and thank you to all of the volunteers who served as poll greeters. We'll need you again in the fall.

What can you do?

It's frustrating to read the headlines and watch our country go in the wrong direction. But there is no reason for a feeling of helplessness. There are a lot of things we can do to be seen and heard, and lay the groundwork for our future gains.

We have a running list of volunteer opportunities that is updated regularly. You can find it here as well as on the calendar portion of our website; go ahead and bookmark it.

Follow the recommendations in our biweekly Take Action Now newsletter. If you don't receive it, you can sign up here with a list of back issues as well.

Follow the HDC in multiple ways on our social media outlets and HVADems.com website.
Facebook group (private, members only)
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Instagram (Hanover Democrats)
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A call for sign placements

Our friends at Drinking Liberally have their dynamic signs all printed and ready to go. They are well-designed with timely, strong messaging. Who can or wants to host one in their yard or property or knows someone who is willing? Please contact them to let them know Mike can be reached at syntec@comcast.net. Wendy can be reached at wendybrooks82@comcast.net.

Hanover Democratic Women: We're taking a break in July. But watch for information about our August Coffee Caucus meeting.

All Democratic and like-minded women are invited to our Hanover Democratic Women's Coffees which are for bringing together Democratic women from all parts of Hanover (and sometimes beyond) for energizing fellowship and for forming strong relationships to help elect Democratic candidates and promote our Democratic ideals locally and nationally. We meet monthly at the homes of different volunteering hostesses and in different parts of the county. We have no formal memberships or dues. Come for great fellowship. We look forward to seeing you. For more information, please contact Diane Neergaard at 804-304-1951 or dianeandallen1@gmail.com.

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