1st quarter 2024: march edition election year 2024 The Beacon Donate to Support ICDP Candidates & Projects 2024 Presidential Primary Results in Michigan & Iosco County Tuesday, February 27 was the Presidential Primary across the state of Michigan. Here's an analysis of the results as of February 28, which clearly lays out the work Democrats have for the upcoming November elections. Statewide Approximately 1.86m votes cast in Michigan or 22% of 8,274,421 registered voters 760,000 or 41% Democrat 1.1m or 59% Republican Democrat 618,115 or 81% for President Biden 101,067 or 13% for Uncommitted Republican 756,636 or 68% for Former President Trump; 294,817 or 27% Nikki Haley Iosco County 5955 total votes in Iosco County or 26% of 23,424 registered voters 1,768 or 30% Democrat votes in the county 4,187 or 70% Republican votes in the county Democrat 1,489 or 84% for President Biden 164 or 9% for Uncommitted Republican 3,121 or 74% for Former President Trump 844 or 20% Nikki Haley It's Time to Act for the 2024 Local, State and National Campaigns! ICDP’s Campaign Committee recently kicked off a phone campaign for reaching Iosco Dems who did not vote either in 2020 or 2022 or both elections. Using the VAN we have lists of these Dems in each of the five County Commission districts. The lists were divided into kits of several dozen names sorted by town and road. Eight committee members have been making calls over the past several weeks. We plan to finish this project with a list of voters who will add to our reliable Dems in November. We will keep in touch and encourage them to join the ICDP. Please see the attachment for the latest Campaign Committee report and additional information. Jim Mortimer, Campaign Committee Chair click here FOR MORE CAMPAIGN INFORMATION AuSable Township appoints Deirdre Honner to Planning Commission Our own Deirdre Honner takes civic duty and responsibility very seriously. She recently applied for an open position on the AuSable Township Planning Commission, where she lives on the shores of Lake Huron. Deirdre was appointed to a three-year term on February 21. Congratulations, DeeDee! read more here Project 83 Update: Precinct Delegates Needed Precinct delegates are the most localized representatives of the Democratic Party. They regularly attend Democratic meetings and conventions to represent their neighborhood. Precinct Delegates also play an important role in the Party’s functioning, voting to nominate candidates, elect Party leadership, and adopt the Party’s platform. The ICDP needs YOU to help motivate the electorate to vote - become a Precinct delegate! Additional information below Carole Bleau, Chair, ICDP click here TO learn more ABOUT BEING A PRECINCT DELEGATE Election Key Messages & Resources Following are links to a variety of information shared by several ICDP members: Richard Douglass, Deirdre Honner, and Jim Mortimer to prepare for the upcoming elections. Gloria Brooks, Editor, The Beacon new york times: many americans believe the economy is rigged mother jones: court decision on immunity claims letters from an american: heather cox richardson daily kos: what has biden done the guardian: bernie sanders action plan for presidential election the dem labs: map of election deniers marketwatch: rural voters and the 2024 election Call to Action: Share Cards about What's at Stake in the 2024 Election Membership Committee Chair Deirdre Honner recently shared this information with me from Heather Cox Richardson GOTV initiative. Wouldn't it be amazing if we shared these cards here in Iosco County? Gloria Brooks, Editor, The Beacon what's at stake in the 2024 election card an extrovert's guide to card sharing an introvert's guide to card sharing ICDP Support Helps Community Members in Need ICDP members generously responded to the NEMCSA/Iosco County homeless project this year. 19 people donated money and supplies. The Oscoda Rotary also donated hats, gloves, scarves and gloves and the ICDP donated a $500.00 check and toys for the toddlers and preteens. Beth Borowski researched the status of the homeless and unhoused people in Iosco County and worked with Victoria from NEMCSA in Alpena. This happened in a few days’ time, just before Christmas when people are the busiest! People came to the work bees to help on Sunday, December 17 and Tuesday December 19. One member who didn’t want to give his name brought in a banquet table full of food. He said that he was moved by our email and really wanted to help. Beth and I handwrote thank you cards and thanked everyone who donated and came to the work bees. To reach our anonymous donor, we are also sending this thank you via this email. Please watch your emails for next holiday’s caring project in early December 2024. We’d like to get more people involved. It’s a good thing to take care of the people in the county that we live in. Cindy Schwedler, Co-Chair, Communications Committee Engaging Brew ‘N Stew Gathering in January On the evening of January 17, 2024, ICDP members gathered at Democratic Party headquarters for a Brew and Stew that offered conversation, an extensive chili dinner and the opportunity to learn about efforts to improve various aspects of Iosco County. Christopher Martin, Develop Iosco’s executive director, shared information and answered questions for about 45 minutes. He most kindly brought very classy cloth shopping bags and pens to help promote DI’s work in the community. He then stayed for some time longer to chat individually with members. What a benefit for all! This is definitely an organization that is having a positive influence in the area. Sue Duncan, Co-Chair, Communications Committee ICDP's Perchville 2024 activities a great success! Perchville 2024 is one for the books! The Iosco County Headquarters served chili to several hundred participants - 700 by one count. With lines out the door, the ICDP crew served up chili, talked to the members and guests visiting and handed out information. Many of the guests took advantage of our chairs and seating options, giving their legs a rest and enjoyed the wonderful chili. Several participants came through with matching numbers, thrilled with winning the beautiful coasters made by members Cindy Schwedler and Beth Borowski. People really loved them, especially when they got one free of charge. Richard Douglass said, “We welcomed a cross section of Michigan, from Dearborn to Alpena, Grand Rapids to Harrisville, and they left with smiles, good thoughts about the ICDP, and we contributed to our downtown East Tawas celebration of Winter.” The ICDP members provided more than 150 hours of volunteer time to make this event a success. 18 people helped in one way or another by donating pelts and carpets, shopping, setting up, cooking, serving, staffing the activity, cleaning up, making coasters and certificates to name a few. Beth Borowski alone spent 50 hours prepping, painting and sealing those beautiful coasters. Congratulations to the cookoff winners It was another great event! Deirdre Honner, Membership Committee Chair For the first time in many years the Dems were involved in the Family Expo during Perchville. Located at the E. Tawas Community Center from 10-4, there was lots to see, do and eat! The Dem activity involved exploring 5 Michigan pelts and matching them to pictures. Everyone seemed to enjoy matching, touching and naming the animals. There were certificates, color beads and praise galore! Thanks to the Rise and Harry Burgess for use of the pelts. And a big round of applause to the volunteers that interacted with the youngsters and their families. Sue Duncan, Communications Committee Co-Chair Special Events Update: Italy is closer to Iosco County than you think! March's fundraising event is the third annual Italian Night on Jose Lake, scheduled for Saturday, March 23, 2024 from 5:30 - 8:30 pm. This event promises wonderful Italian food, a fun Live Experiences auction, words of inspiration about candidates for the upcoming Primary and General Elections, and ideas on how to increase membership throughout Iosco County. RSVP by March 16, 2024 below RSVP HERE link to Events & Service Activities Thanks to ICDP member Richard Douglass for this amazing photo of the ice flows on Lake Huron in Tawas City! Have an Article for The Beacon? Want to help publish each edition? We want to hear from you! Click on the link below with your comments and articles, and we’ll be in touch! Be sure to add
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