Democratic Club of Phelps County
What's Coming Up
May General Meeting
Focus on K-12 Education and Local Candidates
The Phelps County Democratic Club is pleased to announce the May 2024 General Meeting to be held May 23 at the Phelps County Courthouse's Community Meeting Room. We will focus on our local communities this evening by discussing K-12 Education with a Rolla School Board member, Jessica Barron. Jessica will join us via video as she discussed the state of K-12 education in District 31 with Club member and retired Rolla Public School Teacher Gerry Brunton.
We will also be joined by local candidates Tara Anura (House District 122 candidate); Bernadette Holzer (House District 143 candidate)(not confirmed); and Randi McCallian (Cong District 8 candidate) (not confirmed). These local candidates will talk about their plans for office and give everyone an opportunity to ask questions and provide support as they head into the final months of the 2024 campaign season.
AGENDA:
6:00 p.m. Pot-Luck Dinner; Tonight we will be focused on SALAD. Please bring a salad (can be any type from lettuce to macaroni!) and/or accompanying dish (e.g., bread/cheese/crackers) at around 5:45 p.m.
6:45 p.m. Speaker Presentations and Discussion
8:30 p.m. End of event
LOCATION: Phelps County Courthouse Community Meeting Room 200 N. Main, Rolla
TIME: Thursday, May 23, 2024, 6-8:30 p.m.
COST: Free and open to the public. Donations will be gratefully accepted.
Stump Picnic
July 13, 2024
Lion's Club Park in Rolla
The Club’s Stump Picnic is a long-standing tradition in Phelps County which has brought Democratic candidates to the Rolla area to meet rural Democrats in the Missouri Ozarks. In the past our speakers have included both state-wide and local candidates running for office ranging from governor to county commission. Each candidate is encouraged to give a brief “stump speech” and meet as many local Democrats as possible.
We invited all those who have declared candidacy for 2024 elections as well as Missouri Democratic Party leadership. The following speakers have been invited. Their attendance status will be updated as more information is available.
MISSOURI DEMOCRATIC PARTY LEADERSHIP
Russ Carnahan, Chair (invited)
Yvonne Reeves-Chong, Vice Chair (will attend)
U.S. SENATE
Lucas Kunce (invited)
December Harmon (will attend)
Karla May (invited)
U.S. CONGRESS
Randi McCallian, MO8 (will attend)
Franklin Delano (Denny) Roth MO8 (will attend)
STATE-WIDE OFFICE
Crystal Quade, Governor (will attend)
Mike Hamra, Governor (invited)
Richard Brown, Lt. Governor (will attend)
Elad Gross, Atty. General (will attend)
MISSOURI HOUSE
Tara Anura, Dist 122 (will attend)
Bernadette Holzer, Dist. 143 (invited)
Note that we are selling tickets again this year for the BBQ. They are $5.00 for adults; kids 13 and under free. This will help offset the cost of the BBQ items. We will also have a potluck for sides and desserts. You may purchase tickets online or pay when you arrive at the event (cash or checks only onsite). Please register online if possible even if you want to pay at the event so we have a good idea how many people will be attending. If you only plan to attend to listen to the speakers, plan to arrive about 12:30.
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We look forward to seeing you there!