Keynote by: Nationally Recognized Democratic Strategist – Isaac Wright 

Plus Presentations on What You Need To Know To Effectively Talk About these Important Issues in our State:

Right to Work and Prevailing Wage – AFL-CIO

Cleaning Up Missouri’s Election Laws – Clean Missouri

Raising Missouri’s Minimum Wage – Raise-Up Missouri

Missouri’s Voter ID Changes – League of Women Voters

And a Special Presentation by It Starts Today on their innovative Missouri pilot

Saturday, March 10th

Doors open at 9:30 AM

Program begins at 10:00 AM

Carpenters Union Hall

1401 Hampton Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63139

Please RSVP at Eventbrite

This is a FREE Event.  Space is limited.

Walk-ins welcome as space allows

DISAPPOINTED IN THE NOVEMBER ELECTION?

CONCERNED ABOUT SOCIAL JUSTICE
IN OUR REGION?

Our speakers include:

Rep. Bruce Franks

Chris Krehemeyer – Beyond Housing

Maggie Lalor – SLACO

Tod Swanstrom – Community Builders of St. Louis

Keynote Speaker:
Chris Krehmeyer – Beyond Housing

Beyond Housing’s approach brings lasting results because we listen to the community, act as stewards of their vision, and bring together partners to support that vision and generate results.

Our truly holistic approach was formed by the voice of community members taking part in hundreds of local meetings. Success is fueled by the collective impact generated by the participation of dozens of nonprofits, businesses, churches, government officials, and agencies from within and outside the community.

Come learn what others are doing to build the society we so desperately need and what you can do to help.

Sunday, October 15th, 2017
1:15 to 3:30 p.m.
Registration opens at 12:30

Carpenters Union Hall –

Hampton between Hwy 40 and 44
1401 Hampton Ave
St. Louis MO, 63139

This is a FREE Event. 

SPACE IS LIMITED.

RSVP www.whatcan.eventbrite.com 

Walk-ins welcome as space allows

On July 23 the Gateway Democrats held an event that drew over 200 people to the Communications Worker Hall on Grissom.  There were over 30 advocacy groups that staffed information tables at the event.

Gateway Democrats is comprised of representatives from six County Democratic Central Committees in the St. Louis Metropolitan Area:  St. Louis City, St. Louis County, St. Charles, Franklin, Jefferson, and Lincoln Counties.   Co-Chairs of the Gateway Democrats are Harvey Ferdman, President Maryland Heights Democratic Township Club and our own Committeeman and club president Dennis Roach.

The event featured speakers on the topic of Advocating Through Boards and Commissions.

The Keynote speaker was Missouri Democratic Party (MDP) Chair Stephen Webber.  Mr. Webber gave a rousing speech that outlined the priorities and actions the MDP will take in the coming year.  More on that in another article.

He was followed by speakers that explained how a citizen could identify, contact, and get on boards and commissions at the state, St. Louis County, and city levels.

1^st State Senatorial District Senator Scott Sifton talked about the importance of the boards and commissions from the state level.  Senator Sifton stressed that all boards and commissions have a powerful impact on the functioning of the state government.  Most legislators rely on input from these boards and commissions when deciding whether to support a bill.  Many of these boards and commissions (B and Cs) are not fully staffed.  We have an opportunity to influence our state in a progressive direction if we apply to be on a B or C that interest us.

Linda Henry, Director Constituent Services, St. Louis County, spoke about B and Cs from the standpoint of St. Louis County.  She had a great slideshow that showed how to go through the website for St. Louis County and identify B and Cs that may be of interest to you. (http://boards.stlouisco.com/)

The final speaker was City of Kirkwood Deputy Mayor Paul Ward.  Mr. Ward reiterated the importance of B and Cs.  He started his political career on the Kirkwood Planning and Zoning Commission and has since served in many different capacities in Kirkwood including the City Council and as Deputy Mayor.  A message he offered was that before you apply to a B or C be sure you want it.  You cannot be effective if you are not willing to do the work the position requires.

The Gateway Democrats have another event planned for September.  Information on that event will be available in the coming weeks.

DISAPPOINTED IN THE NOVEMBER ELECTION?

Gateway Democrats

“Building Momentum for Progressive Causes”

Presents:
What can I do now?
Advocating Through Boards and Commissions

Keynote Speaker:

Stephen Webber
Missouri Democratic Party Chair

Come learn what others are doing to build the society we so desperately need and what you can do to help.

Visit with 30+ advocacy groups and organizations and network with other concerned citizens.

Learn about Boards and Commissions in our Cities, Counties, and State and Ways YOU can get involved.

Program Details:
Effective Advocacy through Boards and Commissions
(including how to be appointed)

12:30-1:30  Registration and visiting with each other and informational tables
1:30-2:00    Welcome, Introductions, and Keynote
2:00-2:30    State Boards and Commissions
– Sen. Scott Sifton
2:30-3:00    County Boards and Commissions
– Linda Henry, Constituent Services, St. Louis County
3:00-3:30    City Boards and Commissions
– Paul Ward, Deputy Mayor, City of Kirkwood

Sunday, July 23rd
1:30 to 3:30 PM
Registration opens at 12:30
CWA Hall
2258 Grissom Dr
St. Louis, MO 63146
(Near Westport Plaza)

This is a FREE Event!

SIGN UP EARLY AS SPACE IS LIMITED

You’re invited to participate in our Sunday, March 19th, 2017 event.

Keynote Speaker – Jessica Post, Executive Director, Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee (DLCC) – Ms. Post will be speaking on “Advantage 2020” the DLCC redistricting initiative.

We are expecting 250+ to attend. Come learn what others are doing to build the society we so desperately need and what you can do to help.

Visit with 20+ advocacy groups and organizations and network with other concerned citizens.

Each group will have 4 minutes to present their Mission, Strengths, and Needs from the podium.

1401 Hampton Ave, St Louis, MO 63139-3115

Space is limited, so be sure to Register now!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/what-can-i-do-now-networking-for-a-better-future-tickets-31375197059

The candidates have been chosen! The date is set!

It is time to organize to get Democrats elected at all levels for the good of our communities, state, and country.

The Gateway Democrats and St. Louis County Democratic Central Committee are sponsoring a GET OUT THE VOTE EVENT on September 25, 2016. We are inviting all Democratic candidates and activists from the counties of St. Louis, Jefferson, Franklin, and St. Charles and the city of St. Louis to attend. There will be presentations from the Federal and Statewide candidate attendees as well as literature and volunteers available to talk with you about the campaigns for all the Democratic candidates. We will focus on what can be done to GET OUT THE VOTE to ensure Democrats increase our voice in this state.

Confirmed speakers are:
Teresa Hensley – Candidate for Missouri Attorney General
Judy Baker – Candidate for Missouri State Treasurer
Robin Smith – Candidate for Missouri Secretary of State
Russ Carnahan – Candidate for Missouri Lieutenant Governor
Bill Otto – Candidate for U.S. House of Representatives 2nd District

The event will be held:
Sunday September 25, 2-4 PM
Registration opens at 1:30
IEOU Union Hall
3449 Hollenberg Drive
Bridgeton, Missouri 63044

This is a FREE Event. For more information contact Dennis Roach at (314) 520-6859. Individuals can RSVP at www.gatewaydemocrats.eventbrite.com

DATE – Sunday, April 17

TIME – 1:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

PLACE – IBEW Hall, 5850 Elizabeth Avenue, St. Louis

PROGRAM SPEAKERS & TOPICS

Honorable Nicole Galloway, Missouri State Auditor  –  Keynote and Introduction

Senator Jill Shupp  –  Minimum Wage

Senator Jamila Nasheed  –  Medicaid Expansion

Representative Stephen Webber – Equal Pay for Equal Work