Dear Neighbors, Friends & Fellow Democrats,
While we are disturbed by the number of Americans who decided to cast their votes for President-elect Donald Trump over Vice President Kamala Harris this year, we remain encouraged by the enthusiasm and hard work performed by dedicated volunteers within our Malibu community and across the nation to help elect Democrats. The fight continues onward, and we are prepared to do our part to defend the inhabitants, institutions, and interests of the United States and our allies abroad.
This election cycle, over one hundred volunteers from Malibu hand-wrote over ten thousand postcards, called hundreds of thousands of voters, canvassed across neighboring battleground congressional districts and swing states to knock on many additional thousands of doors, and helped raise over one million dollars for Democratic candidates. Additionally, Malibu Democrats spent hundreds of hours speaking directly with voters and distributing voter registration forms and election information on Sundays at the Malibu Farmers Market.
Congratulations to Malibu’s U.S. Representative Brad Sherman (CA-32), California State Assemblymember Jacqui Irwin (AD-42), our newly-elected U.S. Senator Adam Schiff, Congressmember-elect George Whitesides (CA-27), and all other victorious candidates who voters entrusted with the great responsibility of representing our shared values and accomplishing our common goals. We look forward to continuing to work with Sen. Schiff, Rep. Sherman, Asm. Irwin, and our other elected officials to address ongoing local issues such as improving PCH and public safety, strengthening fire prevention and response, and protecting our environment and open spaces.
Locally, while county election officials will continue to count votes until the end of the month, Bruce Silverstein, Steve Uhring, and Haylynn Conrad currently lead the field of Malibu City Council candidates. We thank each of the candidates who participated in our Malibu Democratic Club forum in October, congratulate the to-be-certified winners, and trust that they will each do their best to serve Malibu. We also congratulate the committee supporting our local school facilities bond, Measure MM, which appears to have passed.
We extend our gratitude to President Joe Biden, California’s own Vice President Kamala Harris, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, and all of the Democratic candidates and grassroots volunteers across the country for their service and commitment to defending democracy. Faced against candidates promoting hate, division, and falsehoods, history will remember that Democrats stood on the side of justice, unity, and truth.
We especially thank our partners at Grassroots Democrats HQ and Westside Democratic HQ for all of the incredible work that they do, and for consistently supporting our volunteer efforts in Malibu.
If you are feeling afraid or vulnerable in the aftermath of this election for any reason, please know that we at the Malibu Democratic Club are here to foster community, support those at risk and in need, and provide information on other helpful resources and organizations.
We will continue to host monthly Board meetings and organize regular events throughout non-election years, and invite you to join the club or renew your annual membership to support our ongoing efforts to be of service while fighting to protect our democracy, our rights, and our freedoms. We will soon resume our monthly hikes and gatherings to more closely unite our Malibu Democratic community, and continue to send out periodic email updates highlighting upcoming events and other useful information.
We wish you joy over the final months of 2024 and during whichever holidays you choose to observe and celebrate.
In solidarity & with gratitude,
Gina Muscatel, Co-President, Malibu Democratic Club
Hap Henry, Co-President, Malibu Democratic Club
Marilyn Green, Volunteer Chair, Malibu Democratic Club
VICTORY IN NOVEMBER BEGINS TODAY!
WE’RE NOT THROWIN’ AWAY OUR SHOT.
The Westside Democratic Headquarters.
The 2020 presidential debates are scheduled from 9:00pm to 10:30pm Eastern time (6:00pm – 7:30 pm PST) on September 29th, October 15th and October 22nd. The vice presidential debate is scheduled from 9pm to 10:30pm Eastern time on October 7th.
Sunset Strip Presents, the Los Angeles County Democratic Party (LACDP), and the Westside Democratic HQ (WDHQ) invite you to participate in their Drive-In 4 Biden live event and auction, to help Joe Biden and Kamala Harris WIN the 2020 election!
Doors open: 5:30pm / Auction: 6:30pm / Speakers: 7:30pm Movie: 8pm
They need your art, services, and other auction items to help raise money to defeat Trump! All artists have the option to retain 25% of the sale price of the piece.
The film Idiocracy will be screened at a drive-in movie theater pop-up behind the Andaz Hotel in West Hollywood on Oct. 16th! There will be an auction and speakers! Click the Tickets button above to buy movie tickets, food and refreshments.
The auction begins on Oct. 1st, and ends during the Drive-In 4 Biden event on Oct. 16th! All funds raised support both 1) Joe Biden’s 2020 presidential campaign, and 2) down-ticket Democratic candidates across the USA.
Contact Julia or Elizabeth by Sept. 30th to Donate Your Auction Items!
● Julia Jaye Posin
○ julia@juliajaye.com
○ 949-939-4770
● Elizabeth Riley
○ contact@latenightdrivein.com
○ 310-779-2505
ABOUT THE FILM: Idiocracy is a 2006 American science fiction comedy film directed by Mike Judge and co-written by Judge and Etan Cohen . Starring Luke Wilson , Maya Rudolph , and Dax Shepard , it follows an American soldier who takes part in a classified
hibernation experiment, only to awaken 500 years later in a dystopian world where commercialism has run rampant, mankind has embraced anti-intellectualism , and society is devoid of intellectual curiosity, social responsibility, and human rights.
VICTORY IN NOVEMBER BEGINS TODAY!
WE’RE NOT THROWIN’ AWAY OUR SHOT.
The Westside Democratic Headquarters.
The 2020 presidential debates are scheduled from 9:00pm to 10:30pm Eastern time (6:00pm – 7:30 pm PST) on September 29th, October 15th and October 22nd. The vice presidential debate is scheduled from 9pm to 10:30pm Eastern time on October 7th.
VICTORY IN NOVEMBER BEGINS TODAY!
WE’RE NOT THROWIN’ AWAY OUR SHOT.
The Westside Democratic Headquarters.
VICTORY IN NOVEMBER BEGINS TODAY!
WE’RE NOT THROWIN’ AWAY OUR SHOT.
The Westside Democratic Headquarters.
MALIBU DEMOCRATIC CLUB
Annual General Membership Meeting
Sunday, March 21, 2021, 1:00 – 2:30 pm
with Special Guest & Special Announcement from
CA Assembly Member, Richard Bloom
AGENDA
1. Welcome/Call To Order
2. President’s Remarks : Where We’ve Been and What Lies Ahead
- Treasurer’s Report
- Updated Bylaws
- Nomination of Board and Officers
Slate Recommended by the Nominating Committee:
- President: Jane Albrecht
- Vice-President: Lance Simmens
- Vice-President: Ted Vaill
- Vice-President: Lou La Monte
- Treasurer: David Kramer
- Secretary: Ted Vaill
- Board Member: Dianne Landau
- Board Member: Garen Kosoyan
- Board Member: Bill Swartout
- Election of Board and Officers
- Conversation With Members: Thoughts, Issues, What Members Would Like to See From the Club.
8. Other Business
9. Adjournment
Recommended “After-Party”
Join Us at 3:00 pm for
Ted Lieu’s Annual Birthday Party https://secure.actblue.com/donate/32121demclub
This is an annual, delightful event where we can thank Ted for all his hard work and great service. Ted will also have some very timely updates for us from Washington this year, on everything from the impeachment to the Covid Relief Bill and the very important bill (H.R.1)s on corruption, voter protection and gerrymandering.
Click Here to Attend Ted’s Birthday Party*
*Note: Zoom Link Will Be Emailed to You 48 Hours Before the Party
3:00 PM – Sponsors Zoom In
3:30 PM – Party Begins for All
This is an annual, delightful event at the start of spring, where we can thank Ted for all his hard work and great service. Ted will also have some very timely updates for us from Washington this year, on everything from the impeachment to the Covid Relief Bill and the very important bill (H.R.1) on corruption, voter protection and gerrymandering.
Suggested Donation Levels:
$ 50 – Special Admission for Democratic Club Members
$ 100 – Guest
$ 500 – Silver Sponsor
$ 1000 – Gold Sponsor
$ 2900 – Platinum Sponsor
$ 5800 – Maximum Sponsor