Next Fundraising Meeting: May 8th!

The Next 14th District Democrats Fundraising Committee Meeting: Wednesday, May 8, 6 pm

We don’t have to tell you how important getting out the Democratic vote in Wayne County and Oakland County is for our goal of flipping Michigan back to blue and defeating Donald Trump. You get it!

Please join us as we plan for our main fundraising effort of the year: The 14th District Democrats Annual Dinner is Friday, July 26th!

There is no committee meeting tonight; the next meeting is Wednesday, May 8 at 6:00 pm. It is held at the District Office, 18409 Livernois Avenue, Detroit 48221. 

All interested Democrats welcome — See you there!

Important Human Trafficking Forum this Saturday, April 27:

Please join the 14th District’s Political Action Committee for an important Panel Discussion this Saturday at 10:00 a.m. at the WC3 in Harper Woods. Learn how you can help stop this epidemic.

“Human trafficking in Michigan has skyrocketed over the past decade. Now more than ever people need to be on the lookout to keep their family safe. 

Michigan is ranked #2 in the country for human trafficking, right behind Nevada. There are more than 1.5 million cases of human trafficking in the United States, including more than 2,000 cases of sex trafficking nationally. 

So why is Michigan ranked so high? Some say due to being so close to Canada, traffickers can easily take victims across the border. The National Human Trafficking Resource center reports that since 2007 they have received 1969 calls and 483 cases just from Michigan.”

Upcoming District Meetings Schedule:

May 11, 2019
14th District Monthly Meeting 
Northwest Activities Center 
18100 Meyers, Detroit 48221
Executive Board Meeting 10:00 a.m.
General Membership Meeting 11:00 a.m.

June 8, 2019
14th District Monthly Meeting 
Northwest Activities Center 
18100 Meyers, Detroit 48221
Executive Board Meeting 10:00 a.m.
General Membership Meeting 11:00 a.m.

July 13, 2019
14th District Monthly Meeting 
Oak Park Parks and Recreation Building
14300 Oak Park Boulevard, Oak Park 48237
Executive Board Meeting 10:00 a.m.
General Membership Meeting 11:00 a.m.

Members, Precinct Delegates, Activists, and Elected Officials, thank you for being an important part of our District! 

Call to Convention: 14th District Convention on January 12th

The District Convention will convene at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 12th at Wayne County Community College Mary Stempfle University Center, 19305 Vernier, Harper Woods 48225. Registration will begin at 9:00 a.m. and continue until 10:15 a.m. The purpose of this convention shall be to elect one (1) male and one (1) female and one (1) male alternate and one (1) female alternate to the Credentialing, Resolution, and Rules committees of the State Convention and to consider resolutions to be forwarded to the state party.

Upcoming Events in 2019:

Season’s Greetings and Happy New Year, Fellow 14th District Democrats!

Greetings, Democrats! As we continue our holiday celebrations and the 2018 year draws to a close, I want to thank you again for all of your hard work. Your voting, your campaigning, your organizing, your attending, your contributions, your candidacies made the difference in Michigan. In a few days time, we will have a Democratic Governor, a Democratic Lieutenant Governor, a Democratic Secretary of State, a Democratic Attorney General, a Democratic-majority State Board of Education, and Democratic-majorities on the Wayne State University, Michigan State University, and University of Michigan boards. We have five more Democrats in the State Senate and five more Democrats in the State House — but we need to work toward Democratic legislative majorities at long last. For the first time in forty years, Democrats now even have a majority on the Oakland County Commission!

As we reflect on the big wins we helped build this year, the 2020 Presidential Election and many important statewide and local races loom on the horizon. I’m committed to continue organizing throughout Wayne and Oakland counties and I hope you’ll continue to join me in that effort through the 14th District Democrats. Here are a reminder of upcoming Democratic activities in the new year:

Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Lt. Governor Garlin Gilchrist II, and Statewide Officers, Swearing-In at Lansing State Capitol January 1st
It’s happening on Tuesday, January 1st with the program beginning at 10:30 a.m. The event will take place outdoors on the Capitol Lawn in Lansing, so dress for the weather. To register for the inaugural swearing-in event, visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/inaugural-swearing-in-event-registration-53185938574

Congresswoman Brenda Lawrence Swearing-In Ceremony and Celebration January 6th
Our dynamic and hardworking Congresswoman Brenda Lawrence was re-elected to a third term in last month’s election. To bring the Congressional swearing-in excitement back home to Michigan, with Democrats taking the U.S. House majority, you are invited to join the Congresswoman for her swearing-in ceremony and a free community celebration. It is Sunday, January 6th at the historic Strand Theatre in downtown Pontiac, 12 N. Saginaw Street, Pontiac 48342. Doors open at 3:00 p.m. and the Program begins at 4:00 p.m. Complimentary valet is available, and street parking is free downtown on Sundays. Please call or text Mike McGuinness at (248) 410-0702 if you plan to attend, so we can plan accordingly. With questions or to RSVP, you can also email info@brendalawrence.com  

14th Congressional District Meeting and Democratic Convention Saturday, January 12thFor the District’s January meeting, the District Convention will convene at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 12th at Wayne County Community College Mary Stempfle University Center, 19305 Vernier, Harper Woods 48225. Registration will begin at 9:00 a.m. and continue until 10:15 a.m. The purpose of this convention shall be to elect one (1) male and one (1) female and one (1) male alternate and one (1) female alternate to the Credentialing, Resolution, and Rules committees of the State Convention and to consider resolutions to be forwarded to the state party.

Governor Whitmer Winter Warm-Up in Detroit Saturday, January 12th
You are invited to the public reception to celebrate the incoming Governor and her inauguration. There are four events throughout the state, but the one in our area is Saturday, January 12th from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at The Parade Company, 9500 Mount Elliott Street, Detroit, 48211. Come meet Governor Whitmer and Lt. Governor Gilchrist! To learn more and to RSVP, visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/whitmer-winter-warm-up-detroit-registration-53309562336

Michigan Democratic Party “Spring” State Convention Saturday, February 2ndThe Michigan Democratic Party Convention is Saturday, February 2nd, 2019 at the Cobo Center in Downtown Detroit. Among other activities, this is the convention when the state Democratic Party leadership  will be elected for the next two years. The 14th District Democrats will convene at Room 260 at 12:30 p.m. and will elect District Leadership for the next two years. 
SAVE THE DATE FOR THESE UPCOMING ACTIVITIES:

– March 9, 2019 — 14th District Monthly Meeting at the Oak Park Parks and Recreation Building, 14300 Oak Park Boulevard, Oak Park 48237. Executive Board Meeting 10:00 a.m. General Membership Meeting 11:00 a.m.

– April 13, 2019 — 14th District Monthly Meeting at the Oak Park Parks and Recreation Building, 14300 Oak Park Boulevard, Oak Park 48237. Executive Board Meeting 10:00 a.m. General Membership Meeting 11:00 a.m.

– May 11, 2019 — 14th District Monthly Meeting at the Northwest Activities Center, 18100 Meyers, Detroit 48221. Executive Board Meeting 10:00 a.m. General Membership Meeting 11:00 a.m.

– June 8, 2019 — 14th District Monthly Meeting at the Northwest Activities Center, 18100 Meyers, Detroit 48221. Executive Board Meeting 10:00 a.m. General Membership Meeting 11:00 a.m.

– July 13, 2019 — 14th District Monthly Meeting at the Oak Park Parks and Recreation Building, 14300 Oak Park Boulevard, Oak Park 48237. Executive Board Meeting 10:00 a.m. General Membership Meeting 11:00 a.m.

– August 2019 — Meeting Date and Location To Be Determined

– August 30, 2019 — Congresswoman Brenda Lawrence Red White and Blue Soiree, an end of summer celebration and fundraiser. Plum Hollow Country Club, Southfield.

– September 14, 2019 — 14th District Monthly Meeting at the Northwest Activities Center, 18100 Meyers, Detroit 48221. Executive Board Meeting 10:00 a.m. General Membership Meeting 11:00 a.m.

– October 12, 2019 — 14th District Monthly Meeting at the Northwest Activities Center, 18100 Meyers, Detroit 48221. Executive Board Meeting 10:00 a.m. General Membership Meeting 11:00 a.m.

– October 20, 2019 — Congresswoman Brenda Lawrence Birthday Celebration. Details forthcoming upon confirmation.

– November 9, 2019 — 14th District Monthly Meeting at Shield’s Pizza, 25101 Telegraph Road, Southfield 48034. Executive Board Meeting 10:00 a.m. General Membership Meeting 11:00 a.m.

– December 14, 2019 — 14th District and Congresswoman Brenda Lawrence Holiday Party. Location and time to be determined.

For more information, please feel free to reach Democratic District Chairman Rick Blocker at (248) 217-1637.

P.S. — If you have any Democratic events that you’d like highlighted on the 14th District Democrats’ website or future email updates, please email us at: info@14thDistrictDems.org

We are stronger with your activism + involvement!

To stay plugged in with your local Democratic Party, visit us at www.14thDistrictDems.org

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Upcoming Democratic Events!

Congresswoman Lawrence and Chairman Blocker Invite You To:

14th District Democrats &
Congresswoman Brenda Lawrence
Holiday Party! 

Saturday, December 15th, 11:00 a.m.
Fishbone’s of Greektown

400 Monroe Street, Detroit 48226

Chairman Rick Blocker and Congresswoman Brenda Lawrence invite you to join us as we express our thanks for your support and activism, celebrate this year’s big Democratic wins in Michigan, and prepare to organize for electing a new President, returning Gary Peters to the U.S. Senate, and taking the Michigan House of Representatives back from Republicans.

No Cost to Attend. Instead, please bring a toy donation for children in need, which will be delivered on behalf of the 14th District Democrats!


State Senator Jeremy Moss
Swearing-In Ceremony

Sunday, December 16th, 2:00 p.m.
Detroit Plumbers Local 98

555 Horace Brown Drive, Madison Heights

You’re invited as Jeremy Moss will be sworn in as State Senator for Michigan’s 11th District by Michigan Supreme Court Justice Bridget Mary McCormack. Special remarks from Congresswoman Brenda Lawrence, State Senator Vince Gregory, incoming House Democratic Leader Christine Greig, Southfield Mayor Kenson Siver


Save the Date:
Michigan Democratic Party
State Convention

Saturday, February 2nd
Cobo Hall, Detroit

For More Information: https://michigandems.com/event/2019-spring-state-convention/

Reminder: Holiday Party December 15th! All Democrats Invited.

Congresswoman Lawrence and Chairman Blocker Invite You To:

14th District Democrats &
Congresswoman Brenda Lawrence
Holiday Party! 

Saturday, December 15th, 11:00 a.m.
Fishbone’s of Greektown

400 Monroe Street, Detroit 48226

Chairman Rick Blocker and Congresswoman Brenda Lawrence invite you to join us as we express our thanks for your support and activism, celebrate this year’s big Democratic wins in Michigan, and prepare to organize for electing a new President, returning Gary Peters to the U.S. Senate, and taking the Michigan House of Representatives back from Republicans.

No Cost to Attend. Instead, please bring a toy donation for children in need, which will be delivered on behalf of the 14th District Democrats!

REMINDER: The original location of Southfield was changed due to space needs. Again, this Saturday the holiday party is at the Greektown location in Downtown Detroit.

14th District Holiday Party! Saturday, December 15th.

14th District Democrats &
Congresswoman Brenda Lawrence
Holiday Party!

Saturday, December 15th, 11:00 a.m.
Fishbone’s of Greektown
400 Monroe Street, Detroit, Michigan 48226

Chairman Rick Blocker and Congresswoman Brenda Lawrence invite you to join us as we express our thanks for your support and activism, celebrate this year’s big Democratic wins in Michigan, and prepare to organize for electing a new President, returning Gary Peters to the U.S. Senate, and taking the Michigan House of Representatives back from Republicans.

Please bring a toy donation for children in need, which will be delivered on behalf of the 14th District Democrats!

October Activities Update, including our Meeting Oct. 13 in Harper Woods!

Dana Nessel for Attorney General Town Hall in Southfield Tonight! October 11th

Please come out in support of Democratic Party Attorney General nominee Dana Nessel tonight at Hope United Methodist Church, 26275 Northwestern Highway, Southfield. Happening 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Free and open to the public!

14th Congressional District Democratic Party Meeting this Saturday! October 13th

Greetings, Democrats! There is much work to be done to finish strong in these Midterm Elections. The final 14th District Democratic meeting before the Election is this Saturday, October 13th. The Executive Committee meeting is at 10:00 a.m. and the General Membership meeting is at 11:00 a.m. The October meeting is taking place at the Wayne County Community College University Center, 19305 Vernier Road, Harper Woods 48225.

Our Congresswoman Brenda Lawrence Birthday Celebration this Sunday! October 14th

Come out in support of our Congresswoman for her biggest fundraiser of the year! It is happening Sunday, October 14th from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Held at the historic, recently renovated Detroit Club, 712 Cass Avenue, Detroit 48226. Tickets are $100, but contributions of any amount will be accepted for 14th District Democrats. To RSVP and for more information, call (248) 410-0702.

INFORMATION FOR OUR AREA’S MICHIGAN DEMOCRATIC PARTY CAMPAIGN OFFICES AND HOW YOU CAN GET PLUGGED IN WITH HELPING GET OUT THE DEMOCRATIC VOTE!

WEST BLOOMFIELD:
6545 Commerce Rd, West Bloomfield Township
Contact: Andrew Hagge
Phone: (248) 821-8551
Email: ahagge@1campaignmi.com

PONTIAC:
138 North Saginaw Street, Pontiac
Contact: Chris Jackson
Phone: (248) 210-6632
Email: cjackson@1campaignmi.com

SOUTHFIELD:
17100 W. 12 Mile Road, Southfield
Contact: Ksenia Malkina
Phone: (248) 880-9146
Email: kmalkina@1campaignmi.com

FARMINGTON HILLS:
33930 Eight Mile Road, Farmington Hills
Contact: Karen Bolsen
Phone: (248) 880-0100
Email: kbolsen@1campaignmi.com

DETROIT (Northwest):
18409 Livernois Avenue, Detroit
Contact: Melia Howard
Phone: (313) 455-8713
Email: mhoward@1campaignmi.com

DETROIT (Northwest):
18979 Livernois Avenue, Detroit
Contact: Melia Howard
Phone: (313) 455-8713
Email: mhoward@1campaignmi.com

GROSSE POINTE (and Detroit Eastside):
17700 Mack Avenue, Grosse Pointe
Contact: Melia Howard
Phone: (313) 455-8713
Email: mhoward@1campaignmi.com

DETROIT (Southwest):
7606 W. Vernor Street, Detroit
Contact: Melia Howard
Phone: (313) 455-8713
Email: mhoward@1campaignmi.com

SAVE THE DATE FOR THESE UPCOMING ACTIVITIES:

– Friday, October 12th — Rosemary Bayer for State Senate Spaghetti Fundraiser Help us flip this Republican open seat to Democratic blue! 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Held at Unity Church of Pontiac, 780 W. Huron Street, Pontiac 48342. Tickets are $10. To RSVP or for more information, call (248) 934-0555.

– Tuesday, October 16th — Lieutenant Governor Nominee Garlin Gilchrist Campaigns in Pontiac, 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. Held at the Bowens Senior Center, 52 Bagley Street, Pontiac 48341.

– Wednesday, October 17th — Grosse Pointe Democratic Club Meeting, 7:00 p.m., Held at the Campaign Office, 17700 Mack Avenue, Grosse Pointe. Featuring Congresswoman Brenda Lawrence as guest speaker.

– Wednesday, October 17th — Dana Nessel for Attorney General Fundraiser, 7:00 p.m. Held at 2590 Kent Ridge Court, Bloomfield Hills 48301. Tickets $100. For more information or to RSVP, contact Alex Haddad at alexh@dana2018.com

– Thursday, October 18th — Pontiac Democratic Club Candidates Forum, 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Held at New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church, 174 Branch Street, Pontiac 48341. Call (248) 410-0702 for more information.

– Thursday, November 1st — Michigan Democratic Party Women’s Caucus Get Out The Vote Rally. 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Held at the Teamsters Hall, 2700 Trumbull in Detroit.

– Saturday, November 3rd — Congresswoman Brenda Lawrence Pre-Election Prayer Breakfast, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Held at the Southfield Westin, 1500 Town Center, Southfield. For more information, call (248) 410-0702.

– Tuesday, November 6th — General Election Day: Time for a Blue Wave in 2018, if we do the work! 25 days to go!

For more information, please feel free to reach Democratic District Chairman Rick Blocker at (248) 217-1637.

P.S. — If you have any Democratic events that you’d like highlighted on the 14th District Democrats’ website or future email updates, please email us at: info@14thDistrictDems.org
We are stronger with your activism + involvement!

To stay plugged in with your local Democratic Party, visit us at www.14thDistrictDems.org

We are on Twitter @14thDistrictDem

We are on Facebook: facebook.com/14thDistrictDems/