Our January 11 newsletter is OUT!

So much going on – you’ll want to get caught up so you don’t get caught off guard.

Click below to read the latest, important information.

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Breakfast Meeting Jan 2022: Chair Bill Kimler provides GWCDP updates

Chairman Bill Kimler provided a number of updates about what’s going on within the Greenwood County Democratic Party.

We encourage you to watch the full video below to get caught up. Some of the slides are also provided below:

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Breakfast Meeting Jan 2022: Chris Fedalei returns to Greenwood

Chris Fedalei, founding partner of TF Law in Greenville, is a former public defender in Greenwood as well as a US Congressional Candidate in SC-4.

He spoke with us at our Breakfast Meeting about his campaign experience, his time serving the people of Greenwood, as well as his passion: Criminal Justice Reform.

It was an interesting behind-the-scenes look at a number of different fronts. You can watch his full speech below!

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Breakfast Meeting Jan 2022: Rep Anne Parks provides updates

Representative Anne Parks, SC House District 12, provided updates to the Greenwood County Democrats at the January Breakfast Meeting.

She covered topics such as budgeting, redistricting, Medicaid, and women’s reproductive rights, as well as answering some question from the attendees.

Rep Parks has served in public office for decades and you can hear the information and wisdom she imparted in the full video of her speech below.

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Breakfast Meeting Jan 2022: Terrico Holland, Mayor of Calhoun Falls

Mayor Terrico Holland joined our January Breakfast Meeting to share his experience of running for Mayor, his passion for Calhoun Falls, and engaging the youth in the importance of politics and voting.

In November, 2020, Mayor Holland defeated an incumbent mayor by putting in the time, doing the hard work, and having a very positive message!

Watch Mayor Holland’s inspirational words belows.

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Breakfast Meeting Jan 2022: Mamie Greene wins Volunteer of the Month, Jan 2022

Volunteers are the lifeblood of the Democratic Party! We were thrilled to announce that Mamie Greene is our Volunteer of the Month for January, 2022!

Watch below to learn why she was chosen and see the prize she won that had here

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Applications are open for the 2022 Clyburn Fellows

We are excited to announce that applications are open for the 2022 James E. Clyburn Fellowship!

The James E. Clyburn Fellowship is essential to building the future for South Carolina Democrats. We are excited to welcome another class of Clyburn Fellows and invest in the rising stars who will go on to lead our state. If you are unfamiliar with the Fellowship, click here to learn more.

We are seeking individuals who are motivated and ready to enter the exciting and fast-paced world of politics. The Clyburn Fellowship offers intensive training sessions for individuals interested in running for political office, campaign management, fundraising and consulting for local, county, and state party political operations. 

Twenty individuals will be selected for the 2022 class. They will meet in-person at the Fowler Center (Democratic Party Headquarters in Columbia) for four weekend sessions (Saturday and half-day Sunday) beginning in February.  All participants will be required to wear masks and to have been vaccinated—unless an individual has a medical exception.

Desired Clyburn Fellows Qualifications:

  • Dedication to the values of the Democratic Party
  • Interest in running for or helping others achieve public office
  • Desire to participate in the political process and to strengthen leadership skills
  • Experience in local community activities and electoral politics
  • Willingness to learn and explore different points of view

Does this sounds like you or someone you know? There is no time to waste — the application deadline is January 18th at 5 p.m.

Click here to apply for the 2022 class of Clyburn Fellows.

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Breakfast Meeting, Jan 8

RSVP here: https://www.mobilize.us/greenwoodcountydemocraticparty/event/434562/

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Greenwood Legislative Delegation Meeting, Jan 3

Please attend if you can. It is our civic duty to watch and observe the statements and actions of our elected officials, especially as it pertains directly to Greenwood County.

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Newsletter for Dec 27, 2021

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