We are excited to have two candidates for the upcoming US Senate race in 2022. Cheri Beasley and Rett Newton, will be guest speakers at our next meeting of the Senior Democrats.

In 2019, Cheri Beasley made history by becoming the first African American woman to serve as Chief Justice of the North Carolina Supreme Court.

Rett Newton served for 28 years in the Air Force and upon returning home in 2017, was elected Mayor of Beaufort, NC, and is still currently in that position.

Be sure click on this link to register for the meeting. If you would like to submit a question to the candidates, please list at the bottom of the registration form. The zoom link will be sent the day before the meeting to all those that have registered.

You may learn more about each by clicking on the links below:

https://cheribeasley.com/

https://www.rettnewton.com/

We are pleased to announce that our guest speaker will be Senator Jeff Jackson for our April meeting. Senator Jackson currently represents NC District 37 in Mecklenburg County. He has held this position since 2014. He has announced his candidacy for the office of US Senate for NC, being vacated by Sen. Richard Burr in 2022. We look forward to hearing about his strategy for this campaign. He has stated “my primary mission is to represent the people of North Carolina with honesty and decency”. Please plan to join us.

If you have a question that you would like to ask of Sen. Jackson, please submit that question via email to jcdpseniors@gmail.com. These will be presented to him at the meeting.

Be sure click on this link to register for the meeting. The zoom link will be sent the day before the meeting to all those that have registered.

To learn more about Senator Jackson, please visit his website.

https://www.jeffjacksonnc.com/

Fired up to build grassroots Democratic power? Then join your Precinct Officers for North Pleasant Grove 1, North Pleasant Grove 2, and South Pleasant Grove virtually via Google Meet on Friday, December 4th from 6:30-7:30 PM. We will write letters to under-represented voters in Georgia with the assistance of Vote Forward: https://votefwd.org/ . If you need help downloading and printing letters, contact Daniel or check out these instructions: https://votefwd.org/instructions. 

Please share your thoughts on the 2020 election campaign by answering the questions in this Google Form: https://forms.gle/vhwZudxcwdk8qdEUA.

Please prepare the following materials: a blue pen, at least 20 postage stamps, 20 #10 envelopes, copy paper, and Wite-Out. If you do not have access to these materials, please contact your Precinct Officers and we will assist you.

Democratically yours,

Daniel Franch, Precinct Chair, NPG1: franchd14@gmail.com  

Patsy Robertson, Precinct Vice Chair, NPG1: patsyrobertson@live.com 

Timmy Penny, Precinct Chair, SPG: penny52@yahoo.com

After a much-needed break, Democrats in southwestern Johnston County are eager to meet again to discuss the highs and lows of the 2020 election and brainstorm ways to help our Democrats win in 2022.

For our next virtual precinct meeting on November 30th at 6:30 PM, your Precinct Officers will organize a virtual letter writing party to underrepresented voters in Georgia with the assistance of Vote Forward and share other ways to help elect Jon Ossoff and Rev. Warnock to the U.S. Senate.

Please RSVP here: https://events.democrats.org/event/363739/

https://votefwd.org/instructions

Prepare to share feedback on the campaign and/or questions you have and remember the 3 Ws!

Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

Onward,
Daniel Franch, Precinct Chair, NPG1: franchd14@gmail.com 
Patsy Robertson, Precinct Vice Chair, NPG1: patsyrobertson@live.com
Timmy Penny, Precinct Chair, SPG: penny52@yahoo.com

Due to Covid-19, we will not be able to have our traditional Friendsgiving meal. But that doesn’t mean that we can’t still have a fun time of expressing our gratitude and enjoying a night of games. There will be prizes!

Click here to sign up for the meeting. The Zoom link will be emailed to everyone that has registered on Thursday morning, 11/19.

Our next virtual precinct meeting will be on Monday, September 14th from 6:30-7:15 PM. 

We will have several important items on the agenda to discuss including: a request for poll workers, possible rides to the polls, early voting information, and an update on yard signs and campaign swag. 

To RSVP for this meeting, please contact one of the precinct officers listed below. A zoom link will be sent to you so that you may join the meeting.

Democratically yours,

Daniel Franch, Precinct Chair, NPG1: franchd14@gmail.com 
Patsy Robertson, Precinct Vice Chair, NPG1: patsyrobertson@live.com
Timmy Penny, Precinct Chair, SPG: penny52@yahoo.com

Fired up to elect Democrats on November 3rd? Then join the Precinct Officers for North Pleasant Grove 1, North Pleasant Grove 2, and South Pleasant Grove virtually via Zoom on Monday, August 17th from 6:30-7:00 PM. We will share information about how we will create a blue wave this fall, discuss volunteer opportunities, and provide updates on plans for a COVID-19 giveaway, voter registration drives, and an inactive voter contact project. Our special guest will be NC Senate 12 candidate and Lee County Democratic Party Chair John Kirkman. Please RSVP by emailing all Precinct Officers below. The Zoom link will be shared with you the morning of the event.

Democratically yours,

Daniel Franch, Precinct Chair, NPG1: franchd14@gmail.com 
Patsy Robertson, Precinct Vice Chair, NPG1: patsyrobertson@live.com
Timmy Penny, Precinct Chair, SPG: penny52@yahoo.com

Fired up to elect Democrats on November 3rd? Then join the Precinct Officers for North Pleasant Grove 1, North Pleasant Grove 2, and South Pleasant Grove virtually via Zoom on Monday, July 27th from 6:30-7:15 PM. We will share information about how we will create a blue wave this fall, discuss volunteer opportunities, and brainstorm ideas for fundraisers and voter registration drives.

Our special guest will be NC Senate 12 candidate and Lee County Democratic Party Chair John Kirkman. Please RSVP by answering the two questions on this Google Form. The Zoom link will be shared with you the morning of the event.

Democratically yours,

Daniel Franch, Precinct Chair, NPG1: franchd14@gmail.com 
Patsy Robertson, Precinct Vice Chair, NPG1: patsyrobertson@live.com
Timmy Penny, Precinct Chair, SPG: penny52@yahoo.com

Fired up to elect Democrats on November 3rd? Then join the Precinct Officers for North Pleasant Grove 1, North Pleasant Grove 2 and South Pleasant Grove at Fiesta Mexicana, located at McGees Crossroads. We will share info about how we will create a blue wave this fall. Special guest will be NC State Rep. Billy Richardson from Cumberland County. Chips, dip, and water will be provided.

Please RVSP by emailing one of the Precinct Officers (see below). It will help to know how many folks are planning to attend! Per Gov. Cooper's executive order, our group size is capped at 10 people inside, 25 people on the outside. Face coverings will be required. In the event of rain, we will meet virtually via Zoom the following day. A Zoom link will be emailed to all folks who plan to attend. 

Daniel Franch, Precinct Chair, NPG1. franchd14@gmail.com 

Patsy Robertson, Precinct Vice Chair, NPG1:  patsyrobertson@live.com.]

Timmy Penny, Precinct Chair, SPG: penny52@yahoo.com

We had a great turnout in April at our first Zoom meeting. We hope to have even more join for May. We will be discussing the details of two projects for the upcoming weeks. These are the results of our discussions in April and we are excited to get these underway!

Join us for our second virtual meeting on Thursday, 5/21, @ 6:30pm. Please RSVP via this link. If you will attend, an email will be sent within two days of the meeting. The Zoom link to join online or a phone number to call will be included at that time.

First DWJC Virtual Meeting

We hope that everyone is doing well! These are interesting times to say the least! In an effort to still get together and engage, we will be hosting our first Zoom video conference meeting. We hope you will plan to join us. We need your ideas and input for upcoming meetings and projects!

Please RSVP through the link below. You will be sent an invitation link to the Zoom meeting in the coming days. 

RSVP Here

NEW LOCATION
JCDP - Smithfield Office

1302 W. Market Street

Smithfield, NC 27577

919-938-8190

DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER FORECASTED FOR THURSDAY WE WILL CANCEL THE JANUARY MEETING! LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU IN MARCH!

For our meeting in February, we will have four of the Democratic candidates for the Johnston County Board of Education in attendance. Each will introduce themselves and tell us about their plans/goals for the BOE once elected.

Please plan to join us for this meeting! We are quickly approaching the NC Primary scheduled for Tuesday, March 3rd. This will be a great opportunity to meet these candidates and speak to them one-on-one. Look forward to seeing you there!

Let's get ready for the 2020 elections!

Guest speaker will be Scott Cooper, Voter Protection Project Board Member. We will also plan and discuss our strategy for the upcoming elections. Your ideas, suggestions and feedback are important, so please join us!

In the 2018 midterms, more than 60% of eligible voters who turned out at the polls nationwide were age 45 and older.  This shows the importance of the Senior Vote, as well as our continuous advocacy to address key issues such as protecting the ability of people with pre-existing conditions to get health care, ensure older people are not subject to higher health premiums, eliminate rising prescription prices, and preserve Medicare and Social Security.  Therefore, to get ready for the 2020 elections, the JCSD Executive Team would like the opportunity to have a conversation with all of you to gather your ideas, suggestions and feedback.  Please join us at our next meeting!

If questions, please contact JCDPSeniors@gmail.com