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Club at WestPark Democrats, continued Club at WestPark Democrats, continued

County Democratic organization and the ‘ladder’ that many candidates plans for 2022.
take to advance their career in public service. He mentioned that the If you are not currently a member and would like to join or have any
majority of Democratic candidates running for office in Placer County questions, contact us at the.clubatwestparkdems@gmail.com or you can
won their race. Re-Apportionment and Re-Districting, required after the call our Chair Dan Ketchum at 916-945- 7201.
2020 Census, will probably not conclude until late 2021. This means that MISSION: The mission of The Club at Westpark Democrats is to create
candidates for office in 2022 will have a shortened campaign period. The a welcoming forum to support Democratic candidates of integrity who
Club at WestPark Democrats has historically been active in helping share our values of unity, diversity and equal rights. We strive to use our
candidates, working on campaigns, letter-writing, assisting with voter collective power through discussion, information and outreach to put our
registration, and donating to campaigns. progressive vision, values and goals into action.
Members also discussed our on-going project of ‘Supporting Our 1 Sac Bee, Roseville Today
Community’. We bantered ideas around about how to support local 2 Orange County, Georgia
businesses safely, especially restaurants, while we begin emerging from
COVID. We discussed (and viewed on ‘screen-share’) a website called Digital World Club
ProgressiveShopper.com. This site lists hundreds of regional and national How much data do you need in your household? Do you know what
brands like Nordstrom and Costco, and the extent to which they your data speed is from your cable company?
contribute to progressive causes. Join the DWC SIG on Wednesday, April 14th on zoom @ 10 am (9:30 if
Members also discussed and viewed at website called you have a computer/digital questions for help) to discuss these questions
‘GoDowntownRoseville.com which offers details of local shopping, and other timely digital issues. The DWC meeting zoom link will follow
dining, arts and services. in a separate reminder email. Our April topic: Factors you should
Members were in favor of selecting a restaurant at the Pleasant Grove/ understand about the level of service you need for your use of your
Foothills Blvd intersection for take out or delivery on a club ‘Dine Out Internet and WiFi connections. How much speed do you need from the
Day’. Ideas included a ZOOM social dining event, a notice in the cable company? How much network data do you use through your smart
Courier, and using a card stating that the mass of orders was a special phone? After months of doing everything from inside your home how
support from the Club at WestPark Democrats and friends. Watch your will things change as you again venture out and what should you
email inbox for more ideas on this topic throughout Spring and Summer. consider doing differently?
Club Website Update: We continue to add new content to our ‘page’ on We will also discuss new features in the latest
The Club’s Website (at the top of the page, click ‘Groups’, then Apple 14.5 release for the iPhone and why you
‘Democrats’). Sierra College’s Osher Lifelong Learning Institute has might want to use the Apple Card, Apple Wallet
developed several government, politics, and history courses, and we’ve and Apple Pay.
included some details and contact information on the page. To receive our emails, check the DWC box in
How Can I Join or Renew? your PROFILE on the website:
We continue to exceed the pace of our 2020 memberships. We invite any www.theclubatwestparkca.com. Check you junk mail if you are not
Club at WestPark resident to join, you don’t have to be a Democrat, and receiving it or contact us.
joining our Club doesn’t mean that you’re joining any other Democratic If you have any questions or need computer help, contact Rick Koehler at
organization. rpkoehler@comcast.net. We will do our best to help.
 What are the benefits of joining? A few examples are:
Staying informed on issues and gaining new perspective Helping Hands 2.0
 Being able to share ideas and views Hello Spring!!!
 Listening to interesting speakers from fellow members, local It is encouraging to know that many of our neighbors have
business leaders, and members of academia received their vaccinations or will be soon. That means The
 Participating in Fun social events Retreat can open soon and we can once again be a real
Mark Your Calendar: community and enjoy each other’s company. The sooner most of us are
We have several interesting speakers and activities planned for the next vaccinated, the sooner this will happen.
few months while we are still under COVID precautions. And you can hug your grandchildren!!
 In April (April 7th), fellow member Joanne Ketchum will share There are many places in our area offering the vaccine, so if you have not
information and invite conversation about Climate Change. made an appointment for yours, now is the time to do it. Check with
 In May (May 5th), Dr. Terry McAteer will ZOOM in and present your physician or the Placer County website for available inoculation
“Inaugurations: Celebrating American Peaceful Transfer of Power.. centers. It is hopeful that all our residents will choose to have the
Most of the Time”. Dr. McAteer has a doctorate In Educational vaccine so that we can beat this awful pandemic and re-open our
Administration from USF and a Master's Degree in History from San community and enjoy the reasons we moved here in the first place.
Francisco State. He has taught at the high school level and has been Right now, the best we can do is be thankful for all we have and be
a history research fellow. He is also an instructor at Sierra College for the generous by helping those who are less fortunate. Be kind and keep in
OLLI (Osher Lifelong Learning Institute) and is well known for his touch with your friends and loved ones who may need a special hug in
courses on government, political science, and enjoying the outdoors in these trying times. Even though you may have been vaccinated, you still
the Sierra Nevadas. need to follow the guidelines of masks, social distancing and washing
In June (June 7th), we’ll hear from the Brynne Kennedy campaign and
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