Canyon Democrats

Unity Rally & Debate Watch
2019-06-26 17:30 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Home of a Mission Viejo Member, Mission Viejo, CA, United States
This is an exciting time for Democrats with a number of potential presidential candidates. Join us for a debate watch party as we celebrate our strengths and collectively say to Donald Trump, “You’re fired!”
In the spirit of unity, please show respect for all candidates and attendees during the debate. Feel free to cheer for the ideas you like and remain politely silent if you disagree. In 2020, there may be a Democratic candidate who:

Isn’t your first choice
You don’t consider to be 100% ideologically pure
Has made mistakes in her/his life
Might not be the most exciting to you
Has some ideas you are uncomfortable with

Ultimately, we all have the same goal: defeat Trump. Now is the time to put the negative energy behind us and unite around the Democratic nominee so we can take back our country!
Sandwiches, chips, and drinks will be included. Attendees are encouraged to bring a salad for sharing.
No tickets will be available at the door.
GET YOUR TICKETS NOW
SIGN THE PLEDGE NOW

Courageous Citizenship
Jeremy Cohen, PhD

Dr. Mike Moodian & Dr. Fred Smoller
Dr. Mike Moodian has served as a faculty member at Chapman University since 2007 and teached for the leadership studies program.
Dr. Fred Smoller is an Associate Professor of Political Science at Chapman University where he has been a member of the faculty since 1983.

Michael Sall
Michael is the DPOC Director of Democratic Clubs and an attorney at Sall Spencer Callas & Krueger in Laguna Beach, California, with a practice in legal ethics and business litigation. He is also a member of the Aliso Niguel Democratic Club and their former Chair.

NOVEMBER COMMUNITY OUTREACH
This month our community partner is Toys for Tots.
Please bring one or more NEW and UNWRAPPED gifts or Gift Cards from Walmart or Target ($25) to our meeting.
Requested items are gifts for “forgotten ages”:
– Toddlers from 6 months – 3 years
– Teenagers – ear pods, games, sports equipment, skateboards, craft or jewelry kits
Our Community Outreach Liaison, Ann Owens, is also collecting new bicycles. If you would like to donate a bike, please contact her at outreach@canyondems.org to arrange a time to drop it at her house in Lake Forest.
Thanks for your support of our community!

"Homelessness 101" Presented by The United Way
2019-06-25 18:30 - 21:00 | Home of a Mission Viejo Member, Mission Viejo, CA, United States
This event is full and registrations are closed.
Housing is a basic human right but so many in our community are without. The problem may seem overwhelming. Maybe you think there is nothing you can do to help. Well, you’re wrong!
Join us for a presentation by Orange County United Way. Homelessness 101 will help answer some of the most frequently asked questions about this issue.

What causes people to become homeless?
What is the current state of homelessness in Orange County?
How can homelessness be solved?

By the end of this session, you will become familiar with many of the approaches, philosophies and terminologies associated with homelessness. More importantly, you will have a better understanding of the homeless system in our community and will feel empowered to take action!
Refreshments will be served and you will have a chance to win door prizes of unspeakable value!

Courageous Citizenship
Jeremy Cohen, PhD

Dr. Mike Moodian & Dr. Fred Smoller
Dr. Mike Moodian has served as a faculty member at Chapman University since 2007 and teached for the leadership studies program.
Dr. Fred Smoller is an Associate Professor of Political Science at Chapman University where he has been a member of the faculty since 1983.

Michael Sall
Michael is the DPOC Director of Democratic Clubs and an attorney at Sall Spencer Callas & Krueger in Laguna Beach, California, with a practice in legal ethics and business litigation. He is also a member of the Aliso Niguel Democratic Club and their former Chair.

NOVEMBER COMMUNITY OUTREACH
This month our community partner is Toys for Tots.
Please bring one or more NEW and UNWRAPPED gifts or Gift Cards from Walmart or Target ($25) to our meeting.
Requested items are gifts for “forgotten ages”:
– Toddlers from 6 months – 3 years
– Teenagers – ear pods, games, sports equipment, skateboards, craft or jewelry kits
Our Community Outreach Liaison, Ann Owens, is also collecting new bicycles. If you would like to donate a bike, please contact her at outreach@canyondems.org to arrange a time to drop it at her house in Lake Forest.
Thanks for your support of our community!

General Meeting
2019-06-18 19:00 - 21:00 | Home of a Mission Viejo Member, Mission Viejo, CA, United States
Spotlight on Gun Violence Awareness:
Keeping the Momentum Going!
Gun violence is an epidemic in the United States, with over 100 people killed by guns every day. Come hear about the work of two organizations that are making a big difference in the fight to end gun violence in this country.

Learn about the history and development of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, a grassroots organization formulated in response to the Sandyhook Elementary School shooting in 2012. The speakers will explain how MDA volunteers work towards “gun sense” in America and what you can do to help.
About the presenters:
Maribeth McFaul – Moms Demand Action activist, artist, art teacher, and mother of five boys. Maribeth campaigned for Katie Porter as part of the “Freeway Rebels” Banner Team. She joined Moms Demand Action four years ago, when the constant threat of gun violence in public places began to feel like an epidemic. Maribeth has been a resident of Mission Viejo for 40 years and currently lives in the Costa Del Sol community.
Michelle Wendehost – English and Spanish teacher at Newhart Middle School in Mission Viejo. Michelle became a member of Moms Demand Action due to her fear that her students, not to mention her own son, could die by gun violence if common sense laws are not enacted now. Michelle campaigned for Mike Levin and Harley Rouda, both of whom have gun-sense policies. She and her husband live in San Clemente and their son is a student at UC Riverside.
Brady Orange County (formerly Orange County Brady Chapter) is the longest running gun violence prevention organization in Orange County. Presentation topics include state and federal legislation and the organization’s work to elect gun violence prevention congressional candidates. The group’s efforts helped set the table for the historic positive action in the House this year. It faces the same challenge to keep the momentum going in Sacramento.
About the presenters:
Charlie Blek has been working the grassroots of gun violence prevention since 1995 and he will share what brought him to this issue. Charlie served as the founding President of the California Brady Chapters. On May 1 st he will step down as President and Sandy Wilder will take over the position. Charlie recently retired from the practice of law and has been honored by Loyola Law School for his work on gun policy. His article “Our Second Amendment” was published by the American Bar Association.
Mary Leigh Blek began her work in gun violence prevention in 1995 and worked along with Charlie to form the national Million Mom March which merged with the Brady Campaign in the early 2000s. As President Emeritus of the Million Mom March, she worked in DC as the chapters merged into a powerful grassroots component of the Brady. Her educational background at UCLA School of Nursing and public health graduate studies provided the background for her focus on reforming California and the country’s gun policy. The Bleks have been honored by many national and local organizations. Mary Leigh has spoken before the United Nations, given Congressional hearing testimony and was invited to speak in Rome and Belgium.
Meet the organization’s new president: Sandy Wilder is the dynamic leader who will take over the Presidency of Brady Orange County on May 1st. We will have the opportunity to meet her at this meeting.

This month as part our ongoing Community Outreach efforts, we’ll be collecting diapers, diaper rash cream and baby wipes as part of United to End Homelessness and HomeAid’s local drive. Bring your donations to our June meeting and we’ll make sure they are distributed to local families that are homeless or on the verge of homelessness.

Courageous Citizenship
Jeremy Cohen, PhD

Dr. Mike Moodian & Dr. Fred Smoller
Dr. Mike Moodian has served as a faculty member at Chapman University since 2007 and teached for the leadership studies program.
Dr. Fred Smoller is an Associate Professor of Political Science at Chapman University where he has been a member of the faculty since 1983.

Michael Sall
Michael is the DPOC Director of Democratic Clubs and an attorney at Sall Spencer Callas & Krueger in Laguna Beach, California, with a practice in legal ethics and business litigation. He is also a member of the Aliso Niguel Democratic Club and their former Chair.

NOVEMBER COMMUNITY OUTREACH
This month our community partner is Toys for Tots.
Please bring one or more NEW and UNWRAPPED gifts or Gift Cards from Walmart or Target ($25) to our meeting.
Requested items are gifts for “forgotten ages”:
– Toddlers from 6 months – 3 years
– Teenagers – ear pods, games, sports equipment, skateboards, craft or jewelry kits
Our Community Outreach Liaison, Ann Owens, is also collecting new bicycles. If you would like to donate a bike, please contact her at outreach@canyondems.org to arrange a time to drop it at her house in Lake Forest.
Thanks for your support of our community!

Meet with the Field Representative for Senator Dianne Feinstein
2019-06-13 11:00 - 12:00 | Home of a Mission Viejo Member, Mission Viejo, CA, United States
This event is for Canyon Democrats members only.
The Field Representative for Senator Feinstein, Chris Barwick, is coming to meet with Canyon Dems!
This discussion is limited to 20 members. Please come prepared with questions and feedback for the Senator.
This is a rare opportunity to have your message delivered to the Senator as there are no Senate offices in Orange County.

Thursday, June 13th, at 11:00 am.
Location: Norman Murray Center, Lantana Room

Max Capacity: 20
RSVP Deadline Wednesday, June 12
More information about Mr. Barwick: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-barwick-797721a4/

Courageous Citizenship
Jeremy Cohen, PhD

Dr. Mike Moodian & Dr. Fred Smoller
Dr. Mike Moodian has served as a faculty member at Chapman University since 2007 and teached for the leadership studies program.
Dr. Fred Smoller is an Associate Professor of Political Science at Chapman University where he has been a member of the faculty since 1983.

Michael Sall
Michael is the DPOC Director of Democratic Clubs and an attorney at Sall Spencer Callas & Krueger in Laguna Beach, California, with a practice in legal ethics and business litigation. He is also a member of the Aliso Niguel Democratic Club and their former Chair.

NOVEMBER COMMUNITY OUTREACH
This month our community partner is Toys for Tots.
Please bring one or more NEW and UNWRAPPED gifts or Gift Cards from Walmart or Target ($25) to our meeting.
Requested items are gifts for “forgotten ages”:
– Toddlers from 6 months – 3 years
– Teenagers – ear pods, games, sports equipment, skateboards, craft or jewelry kits
Our Community Outreach Liaison, Ann Owens, is also collecting new bicycles. If you would like to donate a bike, please contact her at outreach@canyondems.org to arrange a time to drop it at her house in Lake Forest.
Thanks for your support of our community!

Meet with the State Director for Senator Kamala Harris
2019-05-23 11:00 - 12:00 | Home of a Mission Viejo Member, Mission Viejo, CA, United States
This event is for Canyon Democrats members only.
The State Director for Senator Harris, Heather Hutt, is coming to meet with Canyon Dems!
This discussion is limited to 30 members. Please come prepared with questions and feedback for the Senator.
This is a rare opportunity to have your message delivered to the Senator as there are no Senate offices in Orange County.

Thursday, May 23rd, at 11:00 am.
Location: Norman Murray Center, Lantana Room

Max Capacity: 30
RSVP Deadline Wednesday, May 22
More information about Ms. Hutt: https://lasentinel.net/heather-hutt-talks-about-her-new-role-as-state-director-for-senator-harris.html

Courageous Citizenship
Jeremy Cohen, PhD

Dr. Mike Moodian & Dr. Fred Smoller
Dr. Mike Moodian has served as a faculty member at Chapman University since 2007 and teached for the leadership studies program.
Dr. Fred Smoller is an Associate Professor of Political Science at Chapman University where he has been a member of the faculty since 1983.

Michael Sall
Michael is the DPOC Director of Democratic Clubs and an attorney at Sall Spencer Callas & Krueger in Laguna Beach, California, with a practice in legal ethics and business litigation. He is also a member of the Aliso Niguel Democratic Club and their former Chair.

NOVEMBER COMMUNITY OUTREACH
This month our community partner is Toys for Tots.
Please bring one or more NEW and UNWRAPPED gifts or Gift Cards from Walmart or Target ($25) to our meeting.
Requested items are gifts for “forgotten ages”:
– Toddlers from 6 months – 3 years
– Teenagers – ear pods, games, sports equipment, skateboards, craft or jewelry kits
Our Community Outreach Liaison, Ann Owens, is also collecting new bicycles. If you would like to donate a bike, please contact her at outreach@canyondems.org to arrange a time to drop it at her house in Lake Forest.
Thanks for your support of our community!

General Meeting
2019-05-21 19:00 - 21:00 | Home of a Mission Viejo Member, Mission Viejo, CA, United States
Skipping Through Chaos: Journalism in the Trump Era
Scott Martelle, a Los Angeles Times editorial writer, will discuss being an “enemy of the people” and practicing journalism in an era in which truth can seem malleable, and the public has retreated into political tribes. He plans to take a lot of questions, so come prepared!
About the Presenter: Scott Martelle, a veteran journalist and author of six history books, joined the Los Angeles Times editorial board in 2014 after more than 30 years as a news reporter, including covering parts of three presidential campaigns. His main areas of focus for the Times are immigration, gun policy, climate change and the death penalty, so his inbox tends to overheat. Martelle, a native of Maine who grew up in Western New York, lives in Irvine.

With Mother’s Day on our minds, we are joining forces with I Support the Girls for our May meeting. I Support the Girls collects and distributes essential items, including bras, underwear, and menstrual hygiene products, allowing women experiencing homelessness, impoverishment, or distress to stand tall with dignity.
The items we will be collecting are:

Pads
Tampons
Reusable cups
New or gently used bras of all kinds (sports bras, nursing bras, etc)
New underwear

Courageous Citizenship
Jeremy Cohen, PhD

Dr. Mike Moodian & Dr. Fred Smoller
Dr. Mike Moodian has served as a faculty member at Chapman University since 2007 and teached for the leadership studies program.
Dr. Fred Smoller is an Associate Professor of Political Science at Chapman University where he has been a member of the faculty since 1983.

Michael Sall
Michael is the DPOC Director of Democratic Clubs and an attorney at Sall Spencer Callas & Krueger in Laguna Beach, California, with a practice in legal ethics and business litigation. He is also a member of the Aliso Niguel Democratic Club and their former Chair.

NOVEMBER COMMUNITY OUTREACH
This month our community partner is Toys for Tots.
Please bring one or more NEW and UNWRAPPED gifts or Gift Cards from Walmart or Target ($25) to our meeting.
Requested items are gifts for “forgotten ages”:
– Toddlers from 6 months – 3 years
– Teenagers – ear pods, games, sports equipment, skateboards, craft or jewelry kits
Our Community Outreach Liaison, Ann Owens, is also collecting new bicycles. If you would like to donate a bike, please contact her at outreach@canyondems.org to arrange a time to drop it at her house in Lake Forest.
Thanks for your support of our community!

General Meeting with Special Presentation on Climate Reality
2019-04-16 19:00 - 21:00 | Home of a Mission Viejo Member, Mission Viejo, CA, United States
Climate Reality: The Truth In Twenty
Community by community, volunteer Climate Reality Leaders are raising awareness on climate change. Join us for a presentation on climate change science, impacts, and solutions globally and here in Southern California. Find out how you can support sustainability on a personal level and help drive action locally.
About the Presenter: Margo Allen Finlayson, MBA, was personally trained by former US Vice President Al Gore and The Climate Reality Project to serve as a volunteer Climate Reality Leader for the Climate Reality Leadership Corps. She attended the August 2018 multi-day training focused on providing a select group of trainees with a deep understanding of the latest climate change science, as well as best practices in public speaking, social media, leadership, communication, community outreach, and organizing.

Courageous Citizenship
Jeremy Cohen, PhD

Dr. Mike Moodian & Dr. Fred Smoller
Dr. Mike Moodian has served as a faculty member at Chapman University since 2007 and teached for the leadership studies program.
Dr. Fred Smoller is an Associate Professor of Political Science at Chapman University where he has been a member of the faculty since 1983.

Michael Sall
Michael is the DPOC Director of Democratic Clubs and an attorney at Sall Spencer Callas & Krueger in Laguna Beach, California, with a practice in legal ethics and business litigation. He is also a member of the Aliso Niguel Democratic Club and their former Chair.

NOVEMBER COMMUNITY OUTREACH
This month our community partner is Toys for Tots.
Please bring one or more NEW and UNWRAPPED gifts or Gift Cards from Walmart or Target ($25) to our meeting.
Requested items are gifts for “forgotten ages”:
– Toddlers from 6 months – 3 years
– Teenagers – ear pods, games, sports equipment, skateboards, craft or jewelry kits
Our Community Outreach Liaison, Ann Owens, is also collecting new bicycles. If you would like to donate a bike, please contact her at outreach@canyondems.org to arrange a time to drop it at her house in Lake Forest.
Thanks for your support of our community!

General Meeting with Special Guest Professor Jane Stoever
2019-03-19 19:00 - 21:00 | Home of a Mission Viejo Member, Mission Viejo, CA, United States
Domestic Violence Dynamics and the Politicization of Safety
Safety in one’s home, relationships, and person can be viewed as a basic human rights issue, yet nationally and globally, one in three teenage girls and one in four women experience physical or sexual violence by an intimate partner. Professor Jane Stoever will discuss the dynamics of domestic violence and her new book, The Politicization of Safety, which calls for greater consideration of the interplay of politics, domestic violence, and how the law works in people’s lives.
About the presenter: Jane Stoever is a professor at the University of California, Irvine School of Law, where she directs the Domestic Violence Clinic and the Initiative to End Family Violence and teaches Family Law and Legal Ethics. She also co-chairs the Orange County Domestic Violence Death Review Team. Her research concerns domestic violence law, family law, firearms and family violence, and feminist legal theory, and her scholarship includes the new book The Politicization of Safety (Stoever ed., NYU Press 2019). She received her J.D. from Harvard Law School and her LL.M. from Georgetown University Law Center.

Second Harvest Food Bank needs our help!
Their shelves are almost bare and they can’t keep up with demand. They will take anything except: baby food (3 years and under), glass containers, expired food and alcohol. Bring any donations you have to our meeting!

Their most needed items:

Peanut or Other Nut Butters
Canned Vegetables (Low Sodium)
Rice (Brown Preferred)
Canned Fruit (Packed in Water or Juice) or Natural Applesauce
Dried or Canned Beans (Low Sodium)
Whole Grain Cereal (Low Sugar)
Canned or Boxed Soup (Low Sodium)
Whole Grain Pasta
Canned Meats & Fish (in Water)
Healthy Snacks such as Low Sugar Granola Bars, Raw Nuts or Dried Fruit
*They encourage donations of foods that are reduced in sodium, sugar or fat.
Personal care items:

Diapers
Toothpaste
Toothbrushes
Toilet Paper
Find out more about Second Harvest Food Bank on their website.

Courageous Citizenship
Jeremy Cohen, PhD

Dr. Mike Moodian & Dr. Fred Smoller
Dr. Mike Moodian has served as a faculty member at Chapman University since 2007 and teached for the leadership studies program.
Dr. Fred Smoller is an Associate Professor of Political Science at Chapman University where he has been a member of the faculty since 1983.

Michael Sall
Michael is the DPOC Director of Democratic Clubs and an attorney at Sall Spencer Callas & Krueger in Laguna Beach, California, with a practice in legal ethics and business litigation. He is also a member of the Aliso Niguel Democratic Club and their former Chair.

NOVEMBER COMMUNITY OUTREACH
This month our community partner is Toys for Tots.
Please bring one or more NEW and UNWRAPPED gifts or Gift Cards from Walmart or Target ($25) to our meeting.
Requested items are gifts for “forgotten ages”:
– Toddlers from 6 months – 3 years
– Teenagers – ear pods, games, sports equipment, skateboards, craft or jewelry kits
Our Community Outreach Liaison, Ann Owens, is also collecting new bicycles. If you would like to donate a bike, please contact her at outreach@canyondems.org to arrange a time to drop it at her house in Lake Forest.
Thanks for your support of our community!

Volunteer at Someone Cares Soup Kitchen
2019-03-11 08:45 - 12:00 | Someone Cares Soup Kitchen, 720 W 19th St, Costa Mesa, CA, 92627, United States
Join a group of Canyon Dems to help prep meals for the homeless.
Attire:

Closed toed shoes.
Hair pulled back.
Canyon Dems shirt, if you have one.

This event is capped at 10 volunteers but we may be offering more opportunities.

Courageous Citizenship
Jeremy Cohen, PhD

Dr. Mike Moodian & Dr. Fred Smoller
Dr. Mike Moodian has served as a faculty member at Chapman University since 2007 and teached for the leadership studies program.
Dr. Fred Smoller is an Associate Professor of Political Science at Chapman University where he has been a member of the faculty since 1983.

Michael Sall
Michael is the DPOC Director of Democratic Clubs and an attorney at Sall Spencer Callas & Krueger in Laguna Beach, California, with a practice in legal ethics and business litigation. He is also a member of the Aliso Niguel Democratic Club and their former Chair.

NOVEMBER COMMUNITY OUTREACH
This month our community partner is Toys for Tots.
Please bring one or more NEW and UNWRAPPED gifts or Gift Cards from Walmart or Target ($25) to our meeting.
Requested items are gifts for “forgotten ages”:
– Toddlers from 6 months – 3 years
– Teenagers – ear pods, games, sports equipment, skateboards, craft or jewelry kits
Our Community Outreach Liaison, Ann Owens, is also collecting new bicycles. If you would like to donate a bike, please contact her at outreach@canyondems.org to arrange a time to drop it at her house in Lake Forest.
Thanks for your support of our community!

GET OUT THE VOTE for Loretta Sanchez!
2019-03-09 - 2019-03-12 | Democratic Party of Orange County, 1916 W Chapman Ave, Ste B, Orange, CA, 92868, United States
It’s time to GET OUT THE VOTE for Loretta Sanchez! The Board of Supervisors – Dist. 3 Special Election is next Tuesday, March 12th!
Democratic Party of Orange County will be holding an on-site event to Get Out the Vote for Loretta.
This election is our chance to get a second Democrat on the OC Board of Supervisors. Loretta is the ONLY Democrat on the ballot and she has a very good chance of winning this election, but we need ALL HANDS ON DECK to make this happen!
There will be opportunities for neighborhood canvassing, phone banking and some data entry. Here is how you can help:
DPOC – Plumbers Hall
1916 W Chapman Ave
Orange, CA 92868
Saturday March 9th through Tuesday March 12th
10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
4-hour shifts are available; Watch Party the evening of election day, Tuesday, March 12th .
Sign up using the links below:
Saturday March 9th – https://secure.ngpvan.com/90VATGT8Z0C9L0PMjzT4bA2
Sunday March 10th – https://secure.ngpvan.com/GKPgLNMJR06UQEJbtoRQQw2
Monday March 11th — https://secure.ngpvan.com/HHBw9hriRE2bToFau5wVVw2
Tuesday March 12th (Election Day!) — https://secure.ngpvan.com/oFn0EQpbRkKejDRNCOX3gg2

Courageous Citizenship
Jeremy Cohen, PhD

Dr. Mike Moodian & Dr. Fred Smoller
Dr. Mike Moodian has served as a faculty member at Chapman University since 2007 and teached for the leadership studies program.
Dr. Fred Smoller is an Associate Professor of Political Science at Chapman University where he has been a member of the faculty since 1983.

Michael Sall
Michael is the DPOC Director of Democratic Clubs and an attorney at Sall Spencer Callas & Krueger in Laguna Beach, California, with a practice in legal ethics and business litigation. He is also a member of the Aliso Niguel Democratic Club and their former Chair.

NOVEMBER COMMUNITY OUTREACH
This month our community partner is Toys for Tots.
Please bring one or more NEW and UNWRAPPED gifts or Gift Cards from Walmart or Target ($25) to our meeting.
Requested items are gifts for “forgotten ages”:
– Toddlers from 6 months – 3 years
– Teenagers – ear pods, games, sports equipment, skateboards, craft or jewelry kits
Our Community Outreach Liaison, Ann Owens, is also collecting new bicycles. If you would like to donate a bike, please contact her at outreach@canyondems.org to arrange a time to drop it at her house in Lake Forest.
Thanks for your support of our community!

Walk for Loretta Sanchez
2019-02-23 12:00 - 16:00 | 980 Roosevelt Irvine, CA, 92620, 980 Roosevelt, Irvine, CA, 92620, United States
Join us as we walk for Loretta with the Democrats of Greater Irvine and Assembly Democrats to get the word out about Loretta’s special election for the OC Board of Supervisors.
RSVP on Loretta’s Website Now

Courageous Citizenship
Jeremy Cohen, PhD

Dr. Mike Moodian & Dr. Fred Smoller
Dr. Mike Moodian has served as a faculty member at Chapman University since 2007 and teached for the leadership studies program.
Dr. Fred Smoller is an Associate Professor of Political Science at Chapman University where he has been a member of the faculty since 1983.

Michael Sall
Michael is the DPOC Director of Democratic Clubs and an attorney at Sall Spencer Callas & Krueger in Laguna Beach, California, with a practice in legal ethics and business litigation. He is also a member of the Aliso Niguel Democratic Club and their former Chair.

NOVEMBER COMMUNITY OUTREACH
This month our community partner is Toys for Tots.
Please bring one or more NEW and UNWRAPPED gifts or Gift Cards from Walmart or Target ($25) to our meeting.
Requested items are gifts for “forgotten ages”:
– Toddlers from 6 months – 3 years
– Teenagers – ear pods, games, sports equipment, skateboards, craft or jewelry kits
Our Community Outreach Liaison, Ann Owens, is also collecting new bicycles. If you would like to donate a bike, please contact her at outreach@canyondems.org to arrange a time to drop it at her house in Lake Forest.
Thanks for your support of our community!

General Meeting
2019-02-19 18:00 - 19:00 | Home of a Mission Viejo Member, Mission Viejo, CA, United States
Our February meeting will begin early and be abbreviated, so that we can attend the Katie Porter Town Hall at 7:00pm at the Norman Murray Community Center!
There will be no speaker at our meeting this month. Instead, we will take care of important business in a shortened meeting – hear committee reports, vote on approval of the 2019 revision of our Constitution, discuss plans for locating and supporting candidates for local offices (there are 30 seats up for grabs in our area!), and strategize to help Loretta Sanchez get elected to the Board of Supervisors in the special election on March 12th!
We will end promptly at 7:00pm, so that we can attend the Katie Porter Town Hall directly following our meeting at the Norman Murray Community Center. We don’t want you to miss this special event!
Everybody planning to attend our meeting please RSVP using the RSVP HERE button above. Separately, everyone planning to also attend the Katie Porter Town Hall must RSVP to the Town Hall as well. We can ensure that seats are reserved for Canyon Dems who are attending the town hall after our meeting, but you must RSVP to save a seat!
RSVP TO THE KATIE PORTER TOWN HALL HERE

OUTREACH FOR THE HOMELESS
The newly formed Outreach Committee is focusing on the homeless. We hope to practice our Democratic values and beliefs in a constructive way to help make life easier for people living in shelters and on the streets. Please bring warm socks, knit hats, and large, plastic garbage bags to the next general meeting for a donation to combat the cold and the wet weather we are experiencing. There will be a sign posted and a designated box for donations. Other toiletries are also always welcome.

Courageous Citizenship
Jeremy Cohen, PhD

Dr. Mike Moodian & Dr. Fred Smoller
Dr. Mike Moodian has served as a faculty member at Chapman University since 2007 and teached for the leadership studies program.
Dr. Fred Smoller is an Associate Professor of Political Science at Chapman University where he has been a member of the faculty since 1983.

Michael Sall
Michael is the DPOC Director of Democratic Clubs and an attorney at Sall Spencer Callas & Krueger in Laguna Beach, California, with a practice in legal ethics and business litigation. He is also a member of the Aliso Niguel Democratic Club and their former Chair.

NOVEMBER COMMUNITY OUTREACH
This month our community partner is Toys for Tots.
Please bring one or more NEW and UNWRAPPED gifts or Gift Cards from Walmart or Target ($25) to our meeting.
Requested items are gifts for “forgotten ages”:
– Toddlers from 6 months – 3 years
– Teenagers – ear pods, games, sports equipment, skateboards, craft or jewelry kits
Our Community Outreach Liaison, Ann Owens, is also collecting new bicycles. If you would like to donate a bike, please contact her at outreach@canyondems.org to arrange a time to drop it at her house in Lake Forest.
Thanks for your support of our community!

THE BIG WALK for Loretta Sanchez
2019-02-02 10:00 - 13:00 | Plumbers & Steamfitters Union Hall, 1916 W. Chapman Avenue, Orange, CA, 92866, United States
Join us as we lace up our shoes and knock on doors for Loretta Sanchez for OC Supervisor. There’s a special election on March 12th and we need to get out the word about Loretta! Let’s go!

VOLUNTEER ON LORETTA’S WEBSITE NOW

Courageous Citizenship
Jeremy Cohen, PhD

Dr. Mike Moodian & Dr. Fred Smoller
Dr. Mike Moodian has served as a faculty member at Chapman University since 2007 and teached for the leadership studies program.
Dr. Fred Smoller is an Associate Professor of Political Science at Chapman University where he has been a member of the faculty since 1983.

Michael Sall
Michael is the DPOC Director of Democratic Clubs and an attorney at Sall Spencer Callas & Krueger in Laguna Beach, California, with a practice in legal ethics and business litigation. He is also a member of the Aliso Niguel Democratic Club and their former Chair.

NOVEMBER COMMUNITY OUTREACH
This month our community partner is Toys for Tots.
Please bring one or more NEW and UNWRAPPED gifts or Gift Cards from Walmart or Target ($25) to our meeting.
Requested items are gifts for “forgotten ages”:
– Toddlers from 6 months – 3 years
– Teenagers – ear pods, games, sports equipment, skateboards, craft or jewelry kits
Our Community Outreach Liaison, Ann Owens, is also collecting new bicycles. If you would like to donate a bike, please contact her at outreach@canyondems.org to arrange a time to drop it at her house in Lake Forest.
Thanks for your support of our community!

Point-in-Time Count Volunteer Opportunity
2019-01-23 - 2019-01-24 | CA
Our new Community Outreach committee is diving in to help the homeless in Orange County. You can join us by volunteering along with us at the 2019 Point-in-Time Count. The Orange County United Way is looking for volunteers to help with the 2-day count that will determine levels of services and funding needed from local, state, and federal agencies.

Find out how you can get involved by visiting the United to End Homelessness sign-up page here. Monetary donations are also needed!

You can find out more about the Orange County Point-in-Time Count at the official Count of Orange website.

Point-in-Time Count Info

Courageous Citizenship
Jeremy Cohen, PhD

Dr. Mike Moodian & Dr. Fred Smoller
Dr. Mike Moodian has served as a faculty member at Chapman University since 2007 and teached for the leadership studies program.
Dr. Fred Smoller is an Associate Professor of Political Science at Chapman University where he has been a member of the faculty since 1983.

Michael Sall
Michael is the DPOC Director of Democratic Clubs and an attorney at Sall Spencer Callas & Krueger in Laguna Beach, California, with a practice in legal ethics and business litigation. He is also a member of the Aliso Niguel Democratic Club and their former Chair.

NOVEMBER COMMUNITY OUTREACH
This month our community partner is Toys for Tots.
Please bring one or more NEW and UNWRAPPED gifts or Gift Cards from Walmart or Target ($25) to our meeting.
Requested items are gifts for “forgotten ages”:
– Toddlers from 6 months – 3 years
– Teenagers – ear pods, games, sports equipment, skateboards, craft or jewelry kits
Our Community Outreach Liaison, Ann Owens, is also collecting new bicycles. If you would like to donate a bike, please contact her at outreach@canyondems.org to arrange a time to drop it at her house in Lake Forest.
Thanks for your support of our community!

3rd Annual Women's March
2019-01-19 | Downtown Santa Ana, Civic Center & N Flower Street, Santa Ana, CA
Join Canyon Democrats, thousands of like-minded citizens in Orange County, and participants nationwide, for the 3rd Annual Women’s March on January 19, 2019.
We made our voices heard in the Midterms and now it’s time to get even louder to make sure the folks in Washington know we’re not done! This year’s March theme is Celebrating Women: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow.
The cost for the bus is $20 per person. Seating is limited and will be on first come, first served basis.
Get your bus tickets now!
Our bus will depart from the Murray Center at 24932 Veterans Way in Mission Viejo at 8:00am sharp, and will leave the Women’s March in Santa Ana at 1:30 pm. Approximate arrival back at Murray Center is 2:30 pm. A restroom will be located on the bus!
We will be having an informal meeting in the Murray Center lounge on January 7th at 4:00 PM to discuss possible songs and other ways the participants from the Canyon Dems can show our spirit as a part of this year’s theme.
Join us for our Sign-Making Party a week before the March on January 12th, too! Find out more and RSVP! (Space is limited!)
To stay updated, volunteer, or RSVP for the Orange County March, please visit the OC Women’s March website. You can also follow their Facebook page for updates.
We hope to see you there!

Courageous Citizenship
Jeremy Cohen, PhD

Dr. Mike Moodian & Dr. Fred Smoller
Dr. Mike Moodian has served as a faculty member at Chapman University since 2007 and teached for the leadership studies program.
Dr. Fred Smoller is an Associate Professor of Political Science at Chapman University where he has been a member of the faculty since 1983.

Michael Sall
Michael is the DPOC Director of Democratic Clubs and an attorney at Sall Spencer Callas & Krueger in Laguna Beach, California, with a practice in legal ethics and business litigation. He is also a member of the Aliso Niguel Democratic Club and their former Chair.

NOVEMBER COMMUNITY OUTREACH
This month our community partner is Toys for Tots.
Please bring one or more NEW and UNWRAPPED gifts or Gift Cards from Walmart or Target ($25) to our meeting.
Requested items are gifts for “forgotten ages”:
– Toddlers from 6 months – 3 years
– Teenagers – ear pods, games, sports equipment, skateboards, craft or jewelry kits
Our Community Outreach Liaison, Ann Owens, is also collecting new bicycles. If you would like to donate a bike, please contact her at outreach@canyondems.org to arrange a time to drop it at her house in Lake Forest.
Thanks for your support of our community!

General Meeting
2019-01-15 19:00 - 21:00 | Home of a Mission Viejo Member, Mission Viejo, CA, United States
Program for January 15, 2019
Eyewitness: Ukraine
Presenter: Michael Getto
Topics: A brief history of U.S.-Ukraine relations in the post-Soviet era, Russian aggression against Crimea and Eastern Ukraine and the challenges Ukraine faces as it reinforces relationships with the United States and other countries.
Presenter: Michael Getto is an electoral and public policy consultant who administered democracy and governance and economic reform programming in Ukraine and nine other former Soviet republics, including Russia, for 16 years. Michael also worked in governance reform and election monitoring in the Balkan countries of Serbia, Slovenia and Romania. He is now based in Aliso Viejo where is an active member of the Aliso Niguel and South Orange County Democratic Clubs.

Board elections will also take place at the January meeting.

The following slate of officers for 2019 is presented by the Nominating Committee:
Chair – Louise Adler
Vice Chair – Fay McIntosh
Treasurer – Ken Johnson
Secretary – Andrea Alexander
Nominations from the floor will be accepted at the meeting. Members will then vote by ballot and the results will be announced at the meeting. If there are no candidate nominations at the meeting, then the slate of officers presented by the Nominating Committee will be accepted.

We are also continuing our Welcome Corner! Between 6:30 PM and 7:00 PM, new attendees will be greeted and encouraged to meet some of our already active members, find out more about the club and share your concerns and ideas. We need everyone if we’re going to flip South Orange County blue. So please stop by and say hi!

DON’T FORGET! Political Outreach is collecting donations to help the homeless right here in Orange County. Bring any extra unused travel or hotel toiletries to this month’s meeting to help contribute. This includes disposable razors and toothbrushes!
CLICK HERE to find out more about how you can help combat homelessness in our community.

Courageous Citizenship
Jeremy Cohen, PhD

Dr. Mike Moodian & Dr. Fred Smoller
Dr. Mike Moodian has served as a faculty member at Chapman University since 2007 and teached for the leadership studies program.
Dr. Fred Smoller is an Associate Professor of Political Science at Chapman University where he has been a member of the faculty since 1983.

Michael Sall
Michael is the DPOC Director of Democratic Clubs and an attorney at Sall Spencer Callas & Krueger in Laguna Beach, California, with a practice in legal ethics and business litigation. He is also a member of the Aliso Niguel Democratic Club and their former Chair.

NOVEMBER COMMUNITY OUTREACH
This month our community partner is Toys for Tots.
Please bring one or more NEW and UNWRAPPED gifts or Gift Cards from Walmart or Target ($25) to our meeting.
Requested items are gifts for “forgotten ages”:
– Toddlers from 6 months – 3 years
– Teenagers – ear pods, games, sports equipment, skateboards, craft or jewelry kits
Our Community Outreach Liaison, Ann Owens, is also collecting new bicycles. If you would like to donate a bike, please contact her at outreach@canyondems.org to arrange a time to drop it at her house in Lake Forest.
Thanks for your support of our community!

Women's March Sign-Making Party
2019-01-12 13:30 - 15:30 | Home of a Mission Viejo Member, Mission Viejo, CA, United States
Join us for our epic Sign-Making Party a week before the Women’s March. Get your creativity flowing and get inspired as we get together to make signs for the 3rd Annual Women’s March. This years theme is Celebrating Women: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow. The Women’s March organizers are encouraging everyone to stay positive on their messaging and we think it will be easy since we are sending a RECORD number of women to Congress this year. Many of the women who won elected office both locally and nationally credited their decision with attending the Women’s Marches in 2017 and 2018. Let’s make some signs to thank them and inspire a whole new group of amazing women to run for School Board to President!
So bring poster boards, markers and materials to decorate your sign and let’s make some amazing messages!
Saturday, January 12th
Murray Center – Jacaranda room
1:30pm to 3:30pm
Space is limited, so make sure you click that RSVP button at the top of the page and let us know you’re coming!
This year’s inspiration gallery comes from the kids!

Courageous Citizenship
Jeremy Cohen, PhD

Dr. Mike Moodian & Dr. Fred Smoller
Dr. Mike Moodian has served as a faculty member at Chapman University since 2007 and teached for the leadership studies program.
Dr. Fred Smoller is an Associate Professor of Political Science at Chapman University where he has been a member of the faculty since 1983.

Michael Sall
Michael is the DPOC Director of Democratic Clubs and an attorney at Sall Spencer Callas & Krueger in Laguna Beach, California, with a practice in legal ethics and business litigation. He is also a member of the Aliso Niguel Democratic Club and their former Chair.

NOVEMBER COMMUNITY OUTREACH
This month our community partner is Toys for Tots.
Please bring one or more NEW and UNWRAPPED gifts or Gift Cards from Walmart or Target ($25) to our meeting.
Requested items are gifts for “forgotten ages”:
– Toddlers from 6 months – 3 years
– Teenagers – ear pods, games, sports equipment, skateboards, craft or jewelry kits
Our Community Outreach Liaison, Ann Owens, is also collecting new bicycles. If you would like to donate a bike, please contact her at outreach@canyondems.org to arrange a time to drop it at her house in Lake Forest.
Thanks for your support of our community!

2018 Annual Holiday Brunch
2018-12-01 11:00 - 13:00 | Arroyo Trabuco Golf Club, 26772 Avery Parkway, Mission Viejo, CA, 92692, United States
The annual Holiday Brunch brought to you by the Canyon Democrats and our friends at the South Orange County Democratic Club is in the works. The date and venue are set, and speakers will be announced soon. You will not want to miss this annual event!
2018 Annual Holiday Brunch
Guest Speaker: Representative-Elect Mike Levin – 49th Congressional District
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Saturday, December 1, 2018
Arroyo Trabuco Golf Club
*** In appreciation and consideration of how hard everyone is working for the mid-terms, we’ve extended the “early bird” pricing until after the election. ***
*** Ticket price will increase to $60 per person on Monday, November 12th. ***
This event always sells out, so get your tickets early to secure your spot!

Click on this link to purchase – 2018 Holiday Brunch Tickets

Courageous Citizenship
Jeremy Cohen, PhD

Dr. Mike Moodian & Dr. Fred Smoller
Dr. Mike Moodian has served as a faculty member at Chapman University since 2007 and teached for the leadership studies program.
Dr. Fred Smoller is an Associate Professor of Political Science at Chapman University where he has been a member of the faculty since 1983.

Michael Sall
Michael is the DPOC Director of Democratic Clubs and an attorney at Sall Spencer Callas & Krueger in Laguna Beach, California, with a practice in legal ethics and business litigation. He is also a member of the Aliso Niguel Democratic Club and their former Chair.

NOVEMBER COMMUNITY OUTREACH
This month our community partner is Toys for Tots.
Please bring one or more NEW and UNWRAPPED gifts or Gift Cards from Walmart or Target ($25) to our meeting.
Requested items are gifts for “forgotten ages”:
– Toddlers from 6 months – 3 years
– Teenagers – ear pods, games, sports equipment, skateboards, craft or jewelry kits
Our Community Outreach Liaison, Ann Owens, is also collecting new bicycles. If you would like to donate a bike, please contact her at outreach@canyondems.org to arrange a time to drop it at her house in Lake Forest.
Thanks for your support of our community!

General Meeting
2018-11-20 19:00 - 21:00 | Home of a Mission Viejo Member, Mission Viejo, CA, United States
Program For November 20, 2018
UCI Immigrant Rights Clinic
Presenter: Caitlin Bellis
The UCI Immigrant Rights Clinic provides representation to immigrants on matters ranging from detention and deportation defense to workplace exploitation and protection of civil and constitutional rights. The clinic also provides legal support to grassroots organizations working on critical issues affecting low-income immigrants.
Presenter, Caitlin Bellis, is an attorney licensed to practice in California. Prior to joining UCI Law, she worked at the Public Counsel Immigrant Rights Project in Los Angeles.
Come join us as we look back over the last two years and start our game plan for 2020. This will be our last General Meeting of the year as we take the month of December off to host our annual O’Neill Holiday Brunch.

Annual Holiday Brunch Donations
We will have a sign up table for contributions for our silent auction and wine wall for the December brunch. Donations of a bottle of wine with at least a $20 value at a wine store would be appreciated! Other items might be baseball tickets, hockey tickets, play tickets, a restaurant gift card or contents for a Moscow Mule drink for our Mueller basket. Does anyone have a map of Russia?

With so many new members this year, we are also continuing our new Welcome Corner! Between 6:30 PM and 7:00 PM, new attendees will be greeted and encouraged to meet some of our already active members, find out more about the club and share your concerns and ideas. We need everyone if we’re going to flip South Orange County blue. So please stop by and say hi!

DON’T FORGET! Political Outreach is collecting donations to help the homeless right here in Orange County. Bring any extra unused travel or hotel toiletries to this month’s meeting to help contribute. This includes disposable razors and toothbrushes!
CLICK HERE to find out more about how you can help combat homelessness in our community.

Courageous Citizenship
Jeremy Cohen, PhD

Dr. Mike Moodian & Dr. Fred Smoller
Dr. Mike Moodian has served as a faculty member at Chapman University since 2007 and teached for the leadership studies program.
Dr. Fred Smoller is an Associate Professor of Political Science at Chapman University where he has been a member of the faculty since 1983.

Michael Sall
Michael is the DPOC Director of Democratic Clubs and an attorney at Sall Spencer Callas & Krueger in Laguna Beach, California, with a practice in legal ethics and business litigation. He is also a member of the Aliso Niguel Democratic Club and their former Chair.

NOVEMBER COMMUNITY OUTREACH
This month our community partner is Toys for Tots.
Please bring one or more NEW and UNWRAPPED gifts or Gift Cards from Walmart or Target ($25) to our meeting.
Requested items are gifts for “forgotten ages”:
– Toddlers from 6 months – 3 years
– Teenagers – ear pods, games, sports equipment, skateboards, craft or jewelry kits
Our Community Outreach Liaison, Ann Owens, is also collecting new bicycles. If you would like to donate a bike, please contact her at outreach@canyondems.org to arrange a time to drop it at her house in Lake Forest.
Thanks for your support of our community!

General Election Day 2018
2018-11-06 | CA
Courageous Citizenship
Jeremy Cohen, PhD

Dr. Mike Moodian & Dr. Fred Smoller
Dr. Mike Moodian has served as a faculty member at Chapman University since 2007 and teached for the leadership studies program.
Dr. Fred Smoller is an Associate Professor of Political Science at Chapman University where he has been a member of the faculty since 1983.

Michael Sall
Michael is the DPOC Director of Democratic Clubs and an attorney at Sall Spencer Callas & Krueger in Laguna Beach, California, with a practice in legal ethics and business litigation. He is also a member of the Aliso Niguel Democratic Club and their former Chair.

NOVEMBER COMMUNITY OUTREACH
This month our community partner is Toys for Tots.
Please bring one or more NEW and UNWRAPPED gifts or Gift Cards from Walmart or Target ($25) to our meeting.
Requested items are gifts for “forgotten ages”:
– Toddlers from 6 months – 3 years
– Teenagers – ear pods, games, sports equipment, skateboards, craft or jewelry kits
Our Community Outreach Liaison, Ann Owens, is also collecting new bicycles. If you would like to donate a bike, please contact her at outreach@canyondems.org to arrange a time to drop it at her house in Lake Forest.
Thanks for your support of our community!

Get-Out-The-Vote Letter-Writing Party by SOCDC and VoteForward
2018-10-21 13:00 - 17:00 | 24392 Timothy Drive, Dana Point, 24392 Timothy Drive, Dana Point, 92629, United States

General Meeting
2018-10-16 19:00 - 21:00 | Home of a Mission Viejo Member, Mission Viejo, CA, United States
Our program features
Senator Joe Dunn presenting
“Surviving the age of Trump:
Yes, there is hope!”
This will be a special joint meeting with the South O.C. Democratic Club.

Senator Dunn was the first Democrat to be elected to California’s 34th State Senate District, when he unseated incumbent Republican Rob Hurtt in 1998 by a 51% to 49% margin. He served in the State Senate from 1998 to 2006. As senator, he led the state’s investigation into Enron’s involvement in the 2000–2001 energy crisis.

Senator Dunn is currently the Assistant Dean for External Relations as well as a Lecturer at the UCI School of Law. He serves as the primary point person for the launch of the UCI Cybersecurity Policy and Research Institute, the Civil Justice Research Institute, and the UCI Institute on Policing in Society.

Annual Holiday Brunch Donations
We will have a sign up table for contributions for our silent auction and wine wall for the December brunch. Donations of a bottle of wine with at least a $20 value at a wine store would be appreciated! Other items might be baseball tickets, hockey tickets, play tickets, a restaurant gift card or contents for a Moscow Mule drink for our Mueller basket. Does anyone have a map of Russia?

With so many new members this year, we are also continuing our new Welcome Corner! Between 6:30 PM and 7:00 PM, new attendees will be greeted and encouraged to meet some of our already active members, find out more about the club and share your concerns and ideas. We need everyone if we’re going to flip South Orange County blue. So please stop by and say hi!

DON’T FORGET! Political Outreach is collecting donations to help the homeless right here in Orange County. Bring any extra unused travel or hotel toiletries to this month’s meeting to help contribute. This includes disposable razors and toothbrushes!
CLICK HERE to find out more about how you can help combat homelessness in our community.

Courageous Citizenship
Jeremy Cohen, PhD

Dr. Mike Moodian & Dr. Fred Smoller
Dr. Mike Moodian has served as a faculty member at Chapman University since 2007 and teached for the leadership studies program.
Dr. Fred Smoller is an Associate Professor of Political Science at Chapman University where he has been a member of the faculty since 1983.

Michael Sall
Michael is the DPOC Director of Democratic Clubs and an attorney at Sall Spencer Callas & Krueger in Laguna Beach, California, with a practice in legal ethics and business litigation. He is also a member of the Aliso Niguel Democratic Club and their former Chair.

NOVEMBER COMMUNITY OUTREACH
This month our community partner is Toys for Tots.
Please bring one or more NEW and UNWRAPPED gifts or Gift Cards from Walmart or Target ($25) to our meeting.
Requested items are gifts for “forgotten ages”:
– Toddlers from 6 months – 3 years
– Teenagers – ear pods, games, sports equipment, skateboards, craft or jewelry kits
Our Community Outreach Liaison, Ann Owens, is also collecting new bicycles. If you would like to donate a bike, please contact her at outreach@canyondems.org to arrange a time to drop it at her house in Lake Forest.
Thanks for your support of our community!

Youth Election Party! by People Power
2018-10-10 18:00 - 20:30 | Marie Callender’s Restaurant & Bakery, 31791 Del Obispo Street, San Juan Capistrano, CA, 92675, United States
Get Tips & Tools for Voting Smart this November! Let’s do this!
Bring: Your Sample Ballot, Handheld device (charger if necessary), analytical mind and your sense of patriotism. #PowerToThePolls
Goal: Learn which issues and candidates are relevant to you. Participate in group discussions, get information on the voting process and learn how to research candidates & propositions before you vote.
”It has been said that democracy is the worst form of government except all those other forms that have been tried from time to time.” — Winston Churchill, on the floor of Parliament in November 1947.
Complimentary food & beverages provided to the first 40 RSVPs aged 18-25. All political preferences respected.
RSVP NOW

Courageous Citizenship
Jeremy Cohen, PhD

Dr. Mike Moodian & Dr. Fred Smoller
Dr. Mike Moodian has served as a faculty member at Chapman University since 2007 and teached for the leadership studies program.
Dr. Fred Smoller is an Associate Professor of Political Science at Chapman University where he has been a member of the faculty since 1983.

Michael Sall
Michael is the DPOC Director of Democratic Clubs and an attorney at Sall Spencer Callas & Krueger in Laguna Beach, California, with a practice in legal ethics and business litigation. He is also a member of the Aliso Niguel Democratic Club and their former Chair.

NOVEMBER COMMUNITY OUTREACH
This month our community partner is Toys for Tots.
Please bring one or more NEW and UNWRAPPED gifts or Gift Cards from Walmart or Target ($25) to our meeting.
Requested items are gifts for “forgotten ages”:
– Toddlers from 6 months – 3 years
– Teenagers – ear pods, games, sports equipment, skateboards, craft or jewelry kits
Our Community Outreach Liaison, Ann Owens, is also collecting new bicycles. If you would like to donate a bike, please contact her at outreach@canyondems.org to arrange a time to drop it at her house in Lake Forest.
Thanks for your support of our community!

General Meeting
2018-09-18 19:00 - 21:00 | Home of a Mission Viejo Member, Mission Viejo, CA, United States
ELECTION UPDATE 2018!
Join us and learn about critical issues related to the November election:
Election Security
Voter Fraud
Current Election Issues
Voting Trends
Guest speaker:
Justin Berardino,
Operations Manager, Orange County Registrar of Voters
Justin has worked at the Registrar of Voters for 16 years. As an Operations Manager, he is involved in IT, Elections Services, and Candidate and Voter Services.

Annual Holiday Brunch Donations
We will have a sign up table for contributions for our silent auction and wine wall for the December brunch. Donations of a bottle of wine with at least a $20 value at a wine store would be appreciated! Other items might be baseball tickets, hockey tickets, play tickets, a restaurant gift card or contents for a Moscow Mule drink for our Mueller basket. Does anyone have a map of Russia?

With so many new members this year, we are also continuing our new Welcome Corner! Between 6:30 PM and 7:00 PM, new attendees will be greeted and encouraged to meet some of our already active members, find out more about the club and share your concerns and ideas. We need everyone if we’re going to flip South Orange County blue. So please stop by and say hi!

DON’T FORGET! Political Outreach is collecting donations to help the homeless right here in Orange County. Bring any extra unused travel or hotel toiletries to this month’s meeting to help contribute. This includes disposable razors and toothbrushes!
CLICK HERE to find out more about how you can help combat homelessness in our community.

Courageous Citizenship
Jeremy Cohen, PhD

Dr. Mike Moodian & Dr. Fred Smoller
Dr. Mike Moodian has served as a faculty member at Chapman University since 2007 and teached for the leadership studies program.
Dr. Fred Smoller is an Associate Professor of Political Science at Chapman University where he has been a member of the faculty since 1983.

Michael Sall
Michael is the DPOC Director of Democratic Clubs and an attorney at Sall Spencer Callas & Krueger in Laguna Beach, California, with a practice in legal ethics and business litigation. He is also a member of the Aliso Niguel Democratic Club and their former Chair.

NOVEMBER COMMUNITY OUTREACH
This month our community partner is Toys for Tots.
Please bring one or more NEW and UNWRAPPED gifts or Gift Cards from Walmart or Target ($25) to our meeting.
Requested items are gifts for “forgotten ages”:
– Toddlers from 6 months – 3 years
– Teenagers – ear pods, games, sports equipment, skateboards, craft or jewelry kits
Our Community Outreach Liaison, Ann Owens, is also collecting new bicycles. If you would like to donate a bike, please contact her at outreach@canyondems.org to arrange a time to drop it at her house in Lake Forest.
Thanks for your support of our community!

General Meeting - Back to School Night!
2018-08-21 19:00 - 21:00 | Home of a Mission Viejo Member, Mission Viejo, CA, United States
Join us to listen and learn from local educators, college activists and young candidates for city councils.

Barbara Schulman, Saddleback Valley Unified School District Board candidate
Dan Walsh, Saddleback Valley Unified School District Board candidate

UCI
Nicole Dunger: President of College Democrats of UCI
Jeanie Le: Financial Chair, College Democrats of UCI

O.C. Young Democrats
Danielle Serbin: Chairperson of O.C. Young Democrats

O.C. Students for City Council
Jackson Hinkle: San Clemente city council
Manuel Chavez (Manny): Costa Mesa city council
Mahmoud El-Farra: Mission Viejo city council

50-50 Raffle at August Meeting
At our August meeting, we will hold a 50-50 raffle. Tickets are $1 each. Bring cash for tickets, and your chance to share in the winnings.

This will be the final month we’ll be collecting school supplies to help out low-income elementary, middle school and high school kids right here in our neighborhoods.
We are jumping on board with Families Forward and joining their initiative to make sure local kids have every opportunity to succeed when school starts back up in the Fall.
So take a few minutes out of the campaign spin cycle and do something good. Along with obvious items like backpacks, pencils, rulers and the link, there are some items, like clothing, that are also needed.
See the full list of needs here
We’ll be collecting donated supplies at our June and July meetings for this great cause or follow the instructions on the list if you want to donate directly!

With so many new members this year, we are also continuing our new Welcome Corner! Between 6:30 PM and 7:00 PM, new attendees will be greeted and encouraged to meet some of our already active members, find out more about the club and share your concerns and ideas. We need everyone if we’re going to flip South Orange County blue. So please stop by and say hi!

DON’T FORGET! Political Outreach is doing a special donation to help the homeless right here in Orange County. Bring any extra unused travel or hotel toiletries to the November meeting to help contribute. This includes disposable razors and toothbrushes!
CLICK HERE to find out more about how you can help combat homelessness in our community.

Courageous Citizenship
Jeremy Cohen, PhD

Dr. Mike Moodian & Dr. Fred Smoller
Dr. Mike Moodian has served as a faculty member at Chapman University since 2007 and teached for the leadership studies program.
Dr. Fred Smoller is an Associate Professor of Political Science at Chapman University where he has been a member of the faculty since 1983.

Michael Sall
Michael is the DPOC Director of Democratic Clubs and an attorney at Sall Spencer Callas & Krueger in Laguna Beach, California, with a practice in legal ethics and business litigation. He is also a member of the Aliso Niguel Democratic Club and their former Chair.

NOVEMBER COMMUNITY OUTREACH
This month our community partner is Toys for Tots.
Please bring one or more NEW and UNWRAPPED gifts or Gift Cards from Walmart or Target ($25) to our meeting.
Requested items are gifts for “forgotten ages”:
– Toddlers from 6 months – 3 years
– Teenagers – ear pods, games, sports equipment, skateboards, craft or jewelry kits
Our Community Outreach Liaison, Ann Owens, is also collecting new bicycles. If you would like to donate a bike, please contact her at outreach@canyondems.org to arrange a time to drop it at her house in Lake Forest.
Thanks for your support of our community!

General Meeting
2018-07-17 19:00 - 21:00 | Home of a Mission Viejo Member, Mission Viejo, CA, United States
Come join us for our July General Meeting

July’s guest speaker will be Omri Marian, Tax Law Professor at UCI who will join us to discuss the impact of the recent tax law.

For our next two meetings, on top of collecting supplies for the local homeless in Orange County, we’ll be collecting school supplies to help out low-income elementary, middle school and high school kids right here in our neighborhoods.
We are jumping on board with Families Forward and joining their initiative to make sure local kids have every opportunity to succeed when school starts back up in the Fall.
So take a few minutes out of the campaign spin cycle and do something good. Along with obvious items like backpacks, pencils, rulers and the link, there are some items, like clothing, that are also needed.
See the full list of needs here
We’ll be collecting donated supplies at our June and July meetings for this great cause or follow the instructions on the list if you want to donate directly!

With so many new members this year, we are also continuing our new Welcome Corner! Between 6:30 PM and 7:00 PM, new attendees will be greeted and encouraged to meet some of our already active members, find out more about the club and share your concerns and ideas. We need everyone if we’re going to flip South Orange County blue. So please stop by and say hi!

DON’T FORGET! Political Outreach is doing a special donation to help the homeless right here in Orange County. Bring any extra unused travel or hotel toiletries to the November meeting to help contribute. This includes disposable razors and toothbrushes!
CLICK HERE to find out more about how you can help combat homelessness in our community.

Courageous Citizenship
Jeremy Cohen, PhD

Dr. Mike Moodian & Dr. Fred Smoller
Dr. Mike Moodian has served as a faculty member at Chapman University since 2007 and teached for the leadership studies program.
Dr. Fred Smoller is an Associate Professor of Political Science at Chapman University where he has been a member of the faculty since 1983.

Michael Sall
Michael is the DPOC Director of Democratic Clubs and an attorney at Sall Spencer Callas & Krueger in Laguna Beach, California, with a practice in legal ethics and business litigation. He is also a member of the Aliso Niguel Democratic Club and their former Chair.

NOVEMBER COMMUNITY OUTREACH
This month our community partner is Toys for Tots.
Please bring one or more NEW and UNWRAPPED gifts or Gift Cards from Walmart or Target ($25) to our meeting.
Requested items are gifts for “forgotten ages”:
– Toddlers from 6 months – 3 years
– Teenagers – ear pods, games, sports equipment, skateboards, craft or jewelry kits
Our Community Outreach Liaison, Ann Owens, is also collecting new bicycles. If you would like to donate a bike, please contact her at outreach@canyondems.org to arrange a time to drop it at her house in Lake Forest.
Thanks for your support of our community!

General Meeting
2018-06-19 19:00 - 21:00 | Home of a Mission Viejo Member, Mission Viejo, CA, United States
Come join us for our June General Meeting
We’ll be planning for General Election in November and our guest speaker will be Craig Hover, engineer and author, who will be joining us to discuss Climate Change.

For our next two meetings, on top of collecting supplies for the local homeless in Orange County, we’ll be collecting school supplies to help out low-income elementary, middle school and high school kids right here in our neighborhoods.
We are jumping on board with Families Forward and joining their initiative to make sure local kids have every opportunity to succeed when school starts back up in the Fall.
So take a few minutes out of the campaign spin cycle and do something good. Along with obvious items like backpacks, pencils, rulers and the link, there are some items, like clothing, that are also needed.
See the full list of needs here
We’ll be collecting donated supplies at our June and July meetings for this great cause or follow the instructions on the list if you want to donate directly!

With so many new members this year, we are also continuing our new Welcome Corner! Between 6:30 PM and 7:00 PM, new attendees will be greeted and encouraged to meet some of our already active members, find out more about the club and share your concerns and ideas. We need everyone if we’re going to flip South Orange County blue. So please stop by and say hi!

DON’T FORGET! Political Outreach is doing a special donation to help the homeless right here in Orange County. Bring any extra unused travel or hotel toiletries to the November meeting to help contribute. This includes disposable razors and toothbrushes!
CLICK HERE to find out more about how you can help combat homelessness in our community.

Courageous Citizenship
Jeremy Cohen, PhD

Dr. Mike Moodian & Dr. Fred Smoller
Dr. Mike Moodian has served as a faculty member at Chapman University since 2007 and teached for the leadership studies program.
Dr. Fred Smoller is an Associate Professor of Political Science at Chapman University where he has been a member of the faculty since 1983.

Michael Sall
Michael is the DPOC Director of Democratic Clubs and an attorney at Sall Spencer Callas & Krueger in Laguna Beach, California, with a practice in legal ethics and business litigation. He is also a member of the Aliso Niguel Democratic Club and their former Chair.

NOVEMBER COMMUNITY OUTREACH
This month our community partner is Toys for Tots.
Please bring one or more NEW and UNWRAPPED gifts or Gift Cards from Walmart or Target ($25) to our meeting.
Requested items are gifts for “forgotten ages”:
– Toddlers from 6 months – 3 years
– Teenagers – ear pods, games, sports equipment, skateboards, craft or jewelry kits
Our Community Outreach Liaison, Ann Owens, is also collecting new bicycles. If you would like to donate a bike, please contact her at outreach@canyondems.org to arrange a time to drop it at her house in Lake Forest.
Thanks for your support of our community!

Summer Kick-Off Happy Hour
2018-06-13 17:00 - 20:00 | Arroyo Trabuco Golf Club, 26772 Avery Parkway, Mission Viejo, CA, 92692, United States
You are invited to join fellow Orange County democrats for a fund-raiser to support the 2018 democratic candidates in districts 45 and 49. This is your first chance to meet and hear from the general election candidates for 2018. This is a can’t miss event to kick-off our general election efforts. Let’s work together to turn Orange County blue!
To register for this event, please click here to go to Act Blue.

Courageous Citizenship
Jeremy Cohen, PhD

Dr. Mike Moodian & Dr. Fred Smoller
Dr. Mike Moodian has served as a faculty member at Chapman University since 2007 and teached for the leadership studies program.
Dr. Fred Smoller is an Associate Professor of Political Science at Chapman University where he has been a member of the faculty since 1983.

Michael Sall
Michael is the DPOC Director of Democratic Clubs and an attorney at Sall Spencer Callas & Krueger in Laguna Beach, California, with a practice in legal ethics and business litigation. He is also a member of the Aliso Niguel Democratic Club and their former Chair.

NOVEMBER COMMUNITY OUTREACH
This month our community partner is Toys for Tots.
Please bring one or more NEW and UNWRAPPED gifts or Gift Cards from Walmart or Target ($25) to our meeting.
Requested items are gifts for “forgotten ages”:
– Toddlers from 6 months – 3 years
– Teenagers – ear pods, games, sports equipment, skateboards, craft or jewelry kits
Our Community Outreach Liaison, Ann Owens, is also collecting new bicycles. If you would like to donate a bike, please contact her at outreach@canyondems.org to arrange a time to drop it at her house in Lake Forest.
Thanks for your support of our community!

Statewide Direct Primary Election
2018-06-05 07:00 - 20:00 | CA
Primary elections will be held statewide on June 5th, 2018. To find out more about registration deadlines and election information, please visit the California Secretary of State’s website. Have questions about voting or how to find your polling place? Visit our Voting FAQ for all the answers for local voters!

Courageous Citizenship
Jeremy Cohen, PhD

Dr. Mike Moodian & Dr. Fred Smoller
Dr. Mike Moodian has served as a faculty member at Chapman University since 2007 and teached for the leadership studies program.
Dr. Fred Smoller is an Associate Professor of Political Science at Chapman University where he has been a member of the faculty since 1983.

Michael Sall
Michael is the DPOC Director of Democratic Clubs and an attorney at Sall Spencer Callas & Krueger in Laguna Beach, California, with a practice in legal ethics and business litigation. He is also a member of the Aliso Niguel Democratic Club and their former Chair.

NOVEMBER COMMUNITY OUTREACH
This month our community partner is Toys for Tots.
Please bring one or more NEW and UNWRAPPED gifts or Gift Cards from Walmart or Target ($25) to our meeting.
Requested items are gifts for “forgotten ages”:
– Toddlers from 6 months – 3 years
– Teenagers – ear pods, games, sports equipment, skateboards, craft or jewelry kits
Our Community Outreach Liaison, Ann Owens, is also collecting new bicycles. If you would like to donate a bike, please contact her at outreach@canyondems.org to arrange a time to drop it at her house in Lake Forest.
Thanks for your support of our community!

General Meeting
2018-05-15 19:00 - 21:00 | Home of a Mission Viejo Member, Mission Viejo, CA, United States
Join us for our May meeting to discuss what’s on your June 5th Primary ballot.
We’ll be joined by Vickie Chenevey from the League of Women Voters who will speak on statewide ballot initiatives. We’re also busy helping to turn out the blue wave. Come find out about our local efforts to connect with voters and get involved!
Hold on to our toiletries and donations to the homeless until our June meeting! Our club contact, Barbara Scheinman, won’t make it to the May meeting, but she’ll be back in June for double the love.

Courageous Citizenship
Jeremy Cohen, PhD

Dr. Mike Moodian & Dr. Fred Smoller
Dr. Mike Moodian has served as a faculty member at Chapman University since 2007 and teached for the leadership studies program.
Dr. Fred Smoller is an Associate Professor of Political Science at Chapman University where he has been a member of the faculty since 1983.

Michael Sall
Michael is the DPOC Director of Democratic Clubs and an attorney at Sall Spencer Callas & Krueger in Laguna Beach, California, with a practice in legal ethics and business litigation. He is also a member of the Aliso Niguel Democratic Club and their former Chair.

NOVEMBER COMMUNITY OUTREACH
This month our community partner is Toys for Tots.
Please bring one or more NEW and UNWRAPPED gifts or Gift Cards from Walmart or Target ($25) to our meeting.
Requested items are gifts for “forgotten ages”:
– Toddlers from 6 months – 3 years
– Teenagers – ear pods, games, sports equipment, skateboards, craft or jewelry kits
Our Community Outreach Liaison, Ann Owens, is also collecting new bicycles. If you would like to donate a bike, please contact her at outreach@canyondems.org to arrange a time to drop it at her house in Lake Forest.
Thanks for your support of our community!
