Canyon Democrats

Virtual Phone Banking for Katie Porter
2020-03-20 - 2020-04-04 | CA
Use this link to get details on training and sign-ups. https://www.mobilize.us/porterforcongress/event/262968/
It’s…fun, free, EASY…and healthy!
On-line training is provided

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!

Congressman Mike Levin's Virtual Town Hall
2020-03-28 15:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | CA
We know this pandemic is overwhelming and that socially distancing ourselves can be isolating, so instead of our regular monthly in-person Townhall, we will be hosting a weekly Townhall online on Facebook live every Saturday from 3:30pm to 5:00pm for the duration of this crisis.
To join the next free town hall on Saturday, March 28 at 3:30pm, please visit https://www.facebook.com/LevinforCongress/, and scroll down for the live feed.
To submit a question in advance, please email us: townhallquestions@mikelevin.org
For more information on the Coronavirus, please visit the links below for the latest information:
CDC Website – https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html
California COVID-19 updates – https://covid19.ca.gov/
Orange County Public Health Care Agency – http://www.ochealthinfo.com/phs/about/epidasmt/epi/dip/prevention/novel_coronavirus

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!

Virtual Town Hall with Rep. Katie Porter
2020-04-14 18:00 - 19:00 | CA
We are thrilled to join Congresswoman Katie Porter for a special virtual Town Hall hosted for the Canyon Democrats. Join us for a Zoom meeting with Rep. Porter as she gives us an update from Congress and answers questions.
Planned topics:
Covid-19
Budget and the Stimulus
Congressional update
Campaign update
To join the meeting, simply click the link below on April 14th at 6pm. You’ll be prompted to open a Zoom meeting (and install a small piece of software if you’ve never used Zoom before).
Link no longer available.

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!

Census 2020 Virtual Meeting with Sara Pol-Lim
2020-04-16 16:00 - 17:00 | CA
CENSUS 2020: Time to get your questions answered!!
The 2020 Census determines how billions of federal dollars are distributed in California. An undercount could impact funding for our schools, health services, childcare, emergency services and many other programs.
The Census also determines the number of California’s Congressional members and Electoral College votes. A complete count means more people in power who truly represent and advocate for our communities.

Link no longer available.
(Meeting maximum: 300 people)

People want to know:
What is California doing to work towards a complete and accurate count in the 2020 Census?
What is the California Census Office doing to encourage participation?
How is private information protected?
Who must respond to the Census?
What questions do you have? Join us on April 16 to get the answers!

About the presenter:
Sara Pol-Lim is a Regional Program Manager for the California Complete Count – Census 2020. She joined the state Census Office in October 2018. Sara brought knowledge of historically undercounted populations, such as immigrant and refugee communities, to the State’s Census outreach campaign. A refugee herself, she understands the fear some California residents have of government. Sara was executive director of the United Cambodian Community (UCC) of Long Beach from 2007 to 2015. She broke the cultural barrier to be the first Cambodian Woman to lead the UCC back to sustainability. In 2018, Sara completed a doctoral degree in educational leadership at California State University, Long Beach. Through her community work, Sara has received awards from numerous organizations, including the NAACP-Long Beach, the state Assembly and the Los Angeles County Supervisorial District.

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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!

Virtual General Meeting ft. Rep. Mike Levin
2020-04-21 16:00 - 18:00 | CA
WE’RE GOING VIRTUAL!
Join us as we hold our normal monthly meeting virtually, joined by our special guest Congressman Mike Levin. We’ll be holding our normal meeting a few hours early to accommodate Congressman Levin on the east coast and then we’ll be walking through our normal meeting virtually.
You can join us live on our new YouTube channel. At 4:00 pm, on April 21st, visit the link below and follow along as Mike gives us an update and takes questions followed by our normal club business.
Go to our YouTube Channel
DOWNLOAD THE MEETING AGENDA
DOWNLOAD THE FEB 2020 MEETING MINUTES

Can’t make it during our updated meeting time? We’ll have the recording available on our YouTube channel as well, so you can catch up on anything you missed. This will be the home for all of our content going forward. We hope to bring you as much of our normal club business and more over the next few months. So subscribe and stay up to date with Canyon Dems!

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!

Canyon Dems Social Hour
2020-04-21 18:00 - 19:00 | CA
Join us for our very first Canyon Dems Social Hour!
We know a bunch of our meeting attendees miss seeing friendly Democratic faces, so we’ll be hosting a Social Hour each week to give you a chance to hang out and chat with your Democratic neighbors. You can join by clicking on the link below or calling in. If you’ve never used Zoom before, it will prompt you to install a small web app to launch their software.
This will be our very first try at a social hour and if all goes well, keep your eyes peeled for announcements about upcoming social hours to come. There will be a limit of 100 people for our first social hour at any one time. Feel free to drop in and say hi or stay for the whole thing. This social hour won’t be recorded–it’s just for fun! But please don’t share anything on your screen that wouldn’t want someone in the public to see.
NOTE: This will be a free and open format hang out with very light moderation. Please keep it civil and courteous and we reserve the right to remove folks that don’t.
See you soon!
ZOOM MEETING INFO
Time: Apr 21, 2020 6:00 PM Pacific Time
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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!

Virtual Talk: The Importance of Community-Based Elected Positions feat. Melissa Fox
2020-05-07 19:00 - 20:00 | CA
THE IMPORTANCE OF COMMUNITY-BASED ELECTED POSITIONS
a Zoom Webinar Hosted by the Canyon Democrats
Presenter: Melissa Fox
Zoom registration is passed.
Watch on our YouTube Channel (No registration required)

Join us to learn:
* Why is it critical to elect Democrats to local offices such as City Councils, County offices, Education and Water boards?
* How do we find and encourage Democrats to run for those offices?
* How do we get our candidates elected?
Download materials Melissa will be covering in her talk:
Useful Campaign Forms Resources for Electing Dems

Melissa Fox, Presenter
Melissa Fox is an Orange County native, business owner, attorney, wife, and mother. She was elected in November 2016 to a four-year term on the Irvine City Council. She is a candidate to represent the CA 68th Assembly District and is set to run against Republican Steven Choi in the November general election.
Melissa is a member of the Bars of the State of California and the United States Tax Court. She is a graduate of Brandeis University and Tulane University School of Law. She is the founder of the Fox Law Firm in Irvine and has practiced law in Orange County for more than 20 years, advising large and small businesses, as well as organizations and individuals.
Melissa is a past president of the California National Women’s Political Caucus and is a strong advocate for increasing the participation of women in government and civic affairs. She is knowledgeable about campaigns for elected community positions, as well as the manner in which local government agencies function.
Melissa serves on multiple local and regional professional organizations, including the Community Energy Partnership, Library Advisory Board of the O.C. Library System, the Laguna Canyon Foundation, the Green Ribbon Environmental Committee, and the Irvine Community Land Trust. She has also served on the Irvine Community Services Commission, Orange County Fire Authority Board, and the Santa Ana River Flood Protection Agency Commission.
Melissa lives with her husband, Dr. Michael Fox, and their son, Max, in the Portola Springs community of Irvine.

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!

CANYON DEMS SOCIAL HOUR
2020-05-13 14:00 - 15:00 | CA
Join us every Wednesday for our Canyon Dems Social Hour!
We know a bunch of our meeting attendees miss seeing friendly Democratic faces, so we’ll be hosting a Social Hour each week to give you a chance to hang out and chat with your Democratic neighbors. You can join by clicking on the link below or calling in. If you’ve never used Zoom before, it will prompt you to install a small web app to launch their software.
Feel free to drop in and say hi or stay for the whole thing. This social hour won’t be recorded–it’s just for fun! But please don’t share anything on your screen that wouldn’t want someone in the public to see.
NOTE: This will be a free and open format hang out with very light moderation. Please keep it civil and courteous and we reserve the right to remove folks that don’t.
See you there!
ZOOM MEETING INFO
CanyonDems Host is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Time: May 13, 2020 02:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
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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!

Virtual General Meeting feat. Citizens’ Climate Lobby
2020-05-19 19:00 - 21:00 | CA
Join us for our May 19 General Meeting and learn about the Citizens’ Climate Lobby: Its work, the climate legislation it supports and the outlook for the future. We’ll be holding our normal monthly meeting virtually! Simply choose your preferred platform below. To join us directly in the Zoom meeting, you’ll need to register ahead of time
Join us live on Zoom (Registration required)
Watch live on our YouTube Channel (No registration required)
Download April’s Meeting Minutes

The Citizens’ Climate Lobby is a non-profit, nonpartisan, grassroots advocacy organization focused on national policies to address climate change. It works with legislators to urge the passage of important climate legislation such as the Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act. The organization trains and supports volunteers to build relationships with elected officials, the media and their local community.

About the Presenters
Glenton Jelbert is an operations and data analytics consultant who holds a PhD in Physics from the University of Cambridge. As a volunteer for Citizens’ Climate Lobby, he is involved with presenting, writing, tabling, and the “grass tops” movement to get endorsements from businesses and leaders. Glenton was born in the United Kingdom and grew up in Zimbabwe and South Africa. He now lives in Orange County.
Keith Linker is a civil engineer, specializing in water resources, for the past twenty years. He works for the City of Anaheim and lives in Irvine. Keith has been a volunteer for the Citizens’ Climate Lobby for two years. He provides presentations to various groups throughout Orange County, advocating for a carbon fee and dividend system to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and address global warming.

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!

CANYON DEMS SOCIAL HOUR
2020-05-20 19:00 - 20:00 | CA
Join us every Wednesday for our Canyon Dems Social Hour!
We know a bunch of our meeting attendees miss seeing friendly Democratic faces, so we’ll be hosting a Social Hour each week to give you a chance to hang out and chat with your Democratic neighbors. You can join by clicking on the link below or calling in. If you’ve never used Zoom before, it will prompt you to install a small web app to launch their software.
Feel free to drop in and say hi or stay for the whole thing. This social hour won’t be recorded–it’s just for fun! But please don’t share anything on your screen that wouldn’t want someone in the public to see.
NOTE: This will be a free and open format hang out with very light moderation. Please keep it civil and courteous and we reserve the right to remove folks that don’t.
See you there!
ZOOM MEETING INFO
Time: May 20, 2020 07:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
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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!

CANYON DEMS SOCIAL HOUR
2020-05-27 14:00 - 15:00 | CA
Join us every Wednesday for our Canyon Dems Social Hour!
We know a bunch of our meeting attendees miss seeing friendly Democratic faces, so we’ll be hosting a Social Hour each week to give you a chance to hang out and chat with your Democratic neighbors. You can join by clicking on the link below or calling in. If you’ve never used Zoom before, it will prompt you to install a small web app to launch their software.
Feel free to drop in and say hi or stay for the whole thing. This social hour won’t be recorded–it’s just for fun! But please don’t share anything on your screen that wouldn’t want someone in the public to see.
NOTE: This will be a free and open format hang out with very light moderation. Please keep it civil and courteous and we reserve the right to remove folks that don’t.
See you there!
ZOOM MEETING INFO

Time: May 27, 2020 02:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
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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!

CANYON DEMS SOCIAL HOUR
2020-06-03 19:00 - 20:00 | CA
Join us every Wednesday for our Canyon Dems Social Hour!
We know a bunch of our meeting attendees miss seeing friendly Democratic faces, so we’ll be hosting a Social Hour each week to give you a chance to hang out and chat with your Democratic neighbors. You can join by clicking on the link below or calling in. If you’ve never used Zoom before, it will prompt you to install a small web app to launch their software.
Feel free to drop in and say hi or stay for the whole thing. This social hour won’t be recorded–it’s just for fun! But please don’t share anything on your screen that wouldn’t want someone in the public to see.
NOTE: This will be a free and open format hang out with very light moderation. Please keep it civil and courteous and we reserve the right to remove folks that don’t.
See you there!
ZOOM MEETING INFO
Time: Jun 3, 2020 07:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
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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!

Webinar: Homeless in the Pandemic: Finding Solutions feat. Brooke Weitzman
2020-06-04 19:00 - 21:00 | CA
Learn about the impact of COVID-19 on the congregate shelter model, available resources for the homeless in Orange County and what cost-effective solutions look like going forward. Our presenter is Brooke Weitzman, a passionate and tireless advocate for the homeless in Orange County and co-founder of the Elder Law and Disability Rights Center.
A Zoom Webinar Hosted by the Canyon Democrats
Thursday, June 4 at 7:00 p.m.
Presenter: Brooke Weitzman, The Elder Law and Disability Rights Center

Brooke Weitzman is the co-founder and directing attorney of the Elder Law and Disability Rights Center and a graduate of UCI School of Law. The ELDR Center provides free and low-cost legal services for disadvantaged groups in Orange County. Since founding the Center, Brooke has successfully litigated federal cases to change the County’s response to the housing crisis. She was selected by the OC Register in 2018 as one of the 100 Most Influential People in Orange County.
Brooke is very active in the community, serving on local boards including the Thurgood Marshall Bar Association, Constitutional Rights Foundation, National Lawyers Guild, and UCI Law Alumni Association. In these roles, she mentors students and recent graduates who wish to pursue careers in public interest law.

Join us live on Zoom (Registration required)
Watch live on our YouTube Channel (No registration required)

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!

CANYON DEMS SOCIAL HOUR
2020-06-10 14:00 - 15:00 | CA
Join us every Wednesday for our Canyon Dems Social Hour!
We know a bunch of our meeting attendees miss seeing friendly Democratic faces, so we’ll be hosting a Social Hour each week to give you a chance to hang out and chat with your Democratic neighbors. You can join by clicking on the link below or calling in. If you’ve never used Zoom before, it will prompt you to install a small web app to launch their software.
Feel free to drop in and say hi or stay for the whole thing. This social hour won’t be recorded–it’s just for fun! But please don’t share anything on your screen that wouldn’t want someone in the public to see.
NOTE: This will be a free and open format hang out with very light moderation. Please keep it civil and courteous and we reserve the right to remove folks that don’t.
See you there!
ZOOM MEETING INFO
Time: Jun 10, 2020 02:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
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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!

Virtual Meeting: Universal Healthcare and COVID-19 Policy & Politics
2020-06-16 19:00 - 21:00 | CA
Join us for our virtual General Meeting!
Dr. Bill Honigman is an Emergency Room Physician recently retired after practicing for over 35 years in Orange County CA. He will discuss where we are in the process of transitioning from private to public health insurance and the goal of universal healthcare. He will also present COVID-19: Policy and Politics.
“Dr. Bill” has been active in politics since his youth. He is an organizer for the Progressive Democrats of America, acting as California State Coordinator and O.C. Chapter Leader. He is also a Coordinator for PDA’s National Healthcare Human Rights Issue Organizing Team.
Dr. Bill is a member of the Steering Committee for Physicians for a National Health Program (PNHP) California Chapter. He is a strong believer in Healthcare as a Human Right, and an advocate for a Single Payer enhanced and improved Medicare for All system.

Join us live on Zoom (Registration required)
Watch live on our YouTube Channel (No registration required)

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!

CANYON DEMS SOCIAL HOUR
2020-06-17 19:00 - 20:00 | CA
Join us every Wednesday for our Canyon Dems Social Hour!
We know a bunch of our meeting attendees miss seeing friendly Democratic faces, so we’ll be hosting a Social Hour each week to give you a chance to hang out and chat with your Democratic neighbors. You can join by clicking on the link below or calling in. If you’ve never used Zoom before, it will prompt you to install a small web app to launch their software.
Feel free to drop in and say hi or stay for the whole thing. This social hour won’t be recorded–it’s just for fun! But please don’t share anything on your screen that wouldn’t want someone in the public to see.
NOTE: This will be a free and open format hang out with very light moderation. Please keep it civil and courteous and we reserve the right to remove folks that don’t.
See you there!
ZOOM MEETING INFO
Time: Jun 17, 2020 07:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
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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!

CANYON DEMS SOCIAL HOUR
2020-06-24 14:00 - 15:00 | CA
Join us every Wednesday for our Canyon Dems Social Hour!
We know a bunch of our meeting attendees miss seeing friendly Democratic faces, so we’ll be hosting a Social Hour each week to give you a chance to hang out and chat with your Democratic neighbors. You can join by clicking on the link below or calling in. If you’ve never used Zoom before, it will prompt you to install a small web app to launch their software.
Feel free to drop in and say hi or stay for the whole thing. This social hour won’t be recorded–it’s just for fun! But please don’t share anything on your screen that wouldn’t want someone in the public to see.
NOTE: This will be a free and open format hang out with very light moderation. Please keep it civil and courteous and we reserve the right to remove folks that don’t.
See you there!
ZOOM MEETING INFO
Time: Jun 24, 2020 02:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
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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!

Join our Parade Brigade
2020-07-03 15:00 - 19:00 | CA
Be a part of the fundraising team and join us by driving your car! Join the fun, we gather, decorate our cars and parade past our members homes who have secured a parade. To pay to have a personal parade see the event on the main page.

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!

COVID 19 & STRESS: Feat. UCI Assistant Professor Dana Rose Garfin
2020-07-09 19:00 - 20:00 | CA
The effects of the pandemic and its associated stressors (e.g., economic fallout, job loss, social distancing, media consumption) on physical and mental health. Learn evidence-based strategies to alleviate pandemic-related stress.
A Zoom Webinar Hosted by the Canyon Democrats
Thursday, July 9 at 7:00 p.m.
Presenter: UCI Assistant Professor Dana Rose Garfin

Dr. Dana Rose Garfin is an Assistant Professor in the Sue & Bill Gross School of Nursing at the University of California, Irvine. Her research focuses on the way that negative life events and community disasters impact physical and mental health across the lifespan. She also studies how community-based intervention (focusing on mindfulness, nutrition and yoga) may help alleviate the harmful effects of stress and trauma. Dr. Garfin’s prior work included research on natural disasters, terrorist attacks, school shootings, and public health crises. She is currently the Principal Investigator of two National Science Foundation grants to examine the psychological impact of COVID-19 and a National Institute of Health funded clinical trial that explores mindfulness for stress reduction.

Join us live on Zoom (Registration required)
Watch live on our YouTube Channel (No registration required)

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!

Virtual General Meeting featuring Keynote Speaker: Graeme Boushey, THE POLITICS OF A PANDEMIC
2020-07-21 19:00 - 21:00 | CA
Virtual Meeting:
THE POLITICS OF A PANDEMIC
Keynote Speaker: Graeme Boushey
UCI Associate Professor of Political Science

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Download July’s Meeting Agenda and Consent Item Details
Download June’s Meeting Minutes

Join us to hear Professor Boushey’s perspective on the legitimacy of the November election, the handling of this pandemic by the current administration, the effect of the administration’s shifting of power to the states, how the public’s evaluation of the pandemic’s management might impact voting in November, and much more.
Graeme Boushey is an associate professor in the Department of Political Science at the University of California, Irvine, where he teaches courses in American politics, public policy, and California politics. He is Co-Director of UCI’s Jack W. Peltason Center for the Study of Democracy and a core faculty member in the Master in Public Policy (MPP) program. Prior to arriving at UC Irvine he was Robert Wood Johnson Scholar in Health Policy Research at the University of Michigan School of Public Health. He received his doctorate from the Department of Political Science at the University of Washington, where he was a graduate fellow with the Center for American Politics and Public Policy.
Professor Boushey’s research focuses on public policy innovation and political decision-making in America. His work has appeared in the American Political Science Review, the Journal of Public Administration Research and Theory, the Policy Studies Journal, State Politics and Policy Quarterly, the Journal of Health Politics, Policy, and Law, and the Journal of Comparative Policy Analysis. His book Policy Diffusion Dynamics in America (Cambridge University Press, 2010) integrates research from agenda setting and epidemiology to model factors that shape the speed and scope of public policy diffusion.
Professor Boushey is currently involved in a number of projects related to the rise in administrative power and the dynamics of national and state level public policy making in the United States.

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!

Zoom Webinar: Explore the Majestic Beauty of Alaska’s Prince William Sound
2020-08-06 19:00 - 21:00 | Virtual Online, CA
A Zoom Webinar Hosted by the Canyon Democrats
Thursday, August 6, at 7:00 p.m.
Join author and explorer Debbie Miller as she takes us to glacier-carved fjords and lush forests in Prince William Sound, sharing images and stories from her book, “A Wild Promise: Prince William Sound,” while guiding us through its history.
Nestled between the mountains of the Chugach National Forest in south-central Alaska, Prince William Sound has the highest concentration of tidewater glaciers in America, with a coastal wilderness like no other. The Sound is a magnificent and dramatic environment, inhabited by bears, salmon, sea otters, humpback whales, puffins and bald eagles. Debbie Miller spent five years paddling and hiking along numerous fjords, collaborating with photographer Hugh Rose to create her book “A Wild Promise: Prince William Sound” (Braided River, 2019). This presentation will offer a unique opportunity to learn how you can help protect one of Alaska’s vulnerable and extraordinary places.
Join us live on Zoom (Registration required)
Watch live on our YouTube Channel (No registration required)

About our speaker, Debbie Miller
An award-winning author and educator, Debbie Miller has explored and written about Alaska’s wilderness and wildlife for more than four decades. In addition to “A Wild Promise,” she is the author of “Midnight Wilderness: Journeys in Alaska’s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge,” and “On Arctic Ground: Tracking Time Through Alaska’s National Petroleum Preserve,” as well as numerous award-winning children’s nature books about Alaska. Debbie is a co-founder of the Alaska Wilderness League, an organization that galvanizes support to secure vital policies that protect and defend America’s last great wild public lands and waters.

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: State Senate & Assembly Candidates
2020-08-18 19:00 - 21:00 | Virtual Online, CA
Welcome to our State Senate & Assembly Candidates: Dave Min, Melissa Fox & Scott Rhinehart
Please join us for this unique opportunity to hear from our local candidates for State offices.
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Download August’s Meeting Agenda and Consent Item Details
Download July’s Meeting Minutes
Dave Min is a candidate for the California State Senate District 37. He is running against incumbent John Moorlach in the November general election.
CA State Senate District 37 covers Anaheim, Costa Mesa, Huntington Beach, Irvine, Laguna Beach, Laguna Woods, Lake Forest, Newport Beach, Orange, Tustin and Villa Park.
Dave is a nationally recognized expert on economic policy who has fought for economic opportunity for working Americans for nearly two decades. A first-generation Korean-American, he worked as an enforcement attorney at the Securities and Exchange Commission, as an economic and financial policy advisor to Senator Chuck Schumer, and as an economic policy director at the Center for American Progress. Dave and his wife, Jane, both teach at the UC Irvine School of Law while raising their three children.

Melissa Fox is a candidate for the California State Assembly District 68. She is running against Republican Steven Choi in the November general election.
CA State Assembly District 68 covers Lake Forest, North Tustin, Tustin and Villa Park, and portions of Anaheim, Irvine and Orange.
Melissa is a member of the Bars of the State of California and the United States Tax Court. She is a graduate of Brandeis University and Tulane University School of Law. She is the founder of the Fox Law Firm in Irvine. Melissa has practiced law in Orange County for more than 20 years. She lives with her husband, Dr. Michael Fox, and their son, Max, in Irvine.

Scott Rhinehart is a candidate for the California State Assembly District 73. He is running against Republican Laurie Davies in the November general election.
CA State Assembly District 73 covers Aliso Viejo, Coto de Caza, Dana Point, Ladera Ranch, Laguna Hills, Laguna Niguel, Las Flores, Mission Viejo, RSM, San Clemente and San Juan Capistrano.
Scott is a community leader, businessman, husband, father and grandfather. He has participated in political advocacy, such as working to defeat The Briggs Initiative, Proposition 8 (the anti-gay California Marriage Protection Act) and fought to increase funding for HIV/AIDS prevention. Scott is also a passionate supporter of equal rights for all Americans, particularly workers’ and women’s rights.

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!

Virtual Town Hall with Congressman Mike Levin
2020-08-27 18:30 - 19:30 | Virtual Online, CA
A zoom webinar hosted by the Canyon Democrats
Join us live on Zoom (Registration required)
Space is limited in our Zoom meeting.
Watch live on our YouTube Channel (No registration required)

The Canyon Democrats are delighted to present a special Town Hall with Mike Levin, Representative, 49th Congressional District. Mike has been an exceptional new member of Congress. He serves on the House Committees for Natural Resources and the Climate Crisis. He also chairs the Veterans Affairs Committee and serves on numerous sub-committees as well. We are very proud of the work he is doing for us in Congress. We look forward to hearing directly from Mike about what’s happening in Congress and his re-election campaign. There will also be time for questions.

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!

Virtual Town Hall with Congresswoman Katie Porter
2020-09-01 18:30 - 19:30 | CA
A zoom webinar hosted by the Canyon Democrats
Schedule:
6:30PM – 7:00PM – Informal social time for Canyon Dems
7:00PM – 7:30PM – Katie will join us for a Town Hall update!

Our Zoom registrations have reached capacity.
Please join us on our YouTube channel at 7:00 PM to watch live!
Watch live on our YouTube Channel (No registration required)

The Canyon Democrats are delighted to present a special Town Hall with Katie Porter, Representative, 45th Congressional District. Please join us as we hear from Katie about her re-election campaign and the challenges we face as we move towards the General Election.

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: Local Candidates Night
2020-09-15 19:00 - 21:00 | Virtual Online, CA
Local Candidates Night & Special Update from an Orange County Educator

Please join us as we hear from candidates for local offices and receive a special education update from Barbara Schulman, a long-time Orange County educator
Join us live on Zoom (Registration required)
Watch live on our YouTube Channel (No registration required)
Download September’s Meeting Agenda and Consent Item Details
Download August’s Meeting Minutes

MEET THE CANDIDATES
Edward Wong, incumbent and candidate for Saddleback Valley Unified School District, Board of Directors
Ed was a professor at Concordia University in Irvine. He has served his community for over 38 years as a teacher, an elementary, junior high and high school principal and a district office administrator.

Pauline Hale, candidate for Mission Viejo City Council
Pauline is a commercial real estate consulting manager with over 25 years of experience. She is a board member and the Philanthropy Chair of the Commercial Real Estate Women (CREW), a member of the National Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Task Force, and a founding member of the Chrysalis Orange County Advisory Council, a non-profit dedicated to job assistance and training for the homeless and disadvantaged. She was named as a 2020 fellow for the Equality California Institute Leadership Academy. She lives in Mission Viejo.

Beth Schwartz, candidate for Rancho Santa Margarita City Council
Beth is a public health nurse for the County of Orange serving on the COVID team, a group that works with the homeless. She is an instructor in the RN and Master of Public Health programs at Azusa Pacific University and West Coast University. Prior to this work, Beth was the women’s pastor at a large multi-site church with regional campuses all over the world. She stepped down from that role to pursue her mission of leading, mobilizing and healing the world around her in new ways. Beth holds a PhD in Nursing from Azusa Pacific University.

John Christopoulos, candidate for Rancho Santa Margarita City Council
John has worked as an officer in the financial services field for 30 years. He has been on the RSM Planning Commission for the past five years, serving both as Chair and Vice Chair. John has been involved in the Boy Scouts of America for over ten years, serving now in leadership roles. He is a volunteer for various community outreach activities through his church and for the city of RSM. John has lived with his family in RSM for over 23 years.

EDUCATION UPDATE
Barbara Schulman, member of the Saddleback Valley Unified School District Board of Directors
Barbara has been a special education teacher in the SVUSD for over 25 years, working with children ages 6 months through adults 22 years of age. Barbara sat on the advisory commission for special education for 12 years. She has two children, one in Chicago and one who lives locally. Her bio includes that she loves life, likes to joke and smile, and believes the Canyon Dems has given her another family.

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!

Virtual Campaign Office
2020-09-21 10:00 - 13:00, 2020-10-12 10:00 - 13:00, 2020-10-26 10:00 - 13:00 | Virtual Online, CA
Please join us whenever you can at one of our Virtual Campaign Office meet-ups! Everyone is welcome, including those volunteering to write postcards; working on a candidate’s campaign; or if you just want to find out what is going on to win the election for all of our Democratic candidates.
Join during our virtual office meetings and ask your questions. There will be time at the start of the meeting to just visit.
Join us on Zoom
10 AM Meetings opens at 10am for visiting and business at 10:30am

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!

Ballot Party!
2020-10-05 19:00 - 21:00 | Virtual Online, CA
Come Celebrate Your Right to Vote!
Voters will start receiving their mailed ballots on October 5th. This special meeting of the Canyon Democrats will focus only on helping members vote safely and making decisions on candidates and ballot measures.
Early voting is critical so that there will be a surge of Biden votes announced when the polls close at 8:00pm on Nov. 3rd sending a message to Trump to start packing up.
Join us live on Zoom (Registration required)
Watch live on our YouTube Channel (No registration required)

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!

Election Day
2020-11-03 07:00 - 20:00 | CA
General Election, November 3, 2020

Got questions about how or where to vote? We’ve got answers!
MOST COMMON NEEDS:
Register to Vote Online (If you moved, you must re-register to vote.)
Check Your Registration Status in Orange County
16 and 17 Year Olds Preregister Here
Information on Military and Overseas Voting
WHEN AND HOW TO VOTE:
Orange County is changing to Voting Centers in 2020! You’ll no longer receive information about polling locations. Instead, you’ll have the convenience of Voting Centers that will be open for 5 days prior to an election day and hundreds of convenient ballot Drop Boxes. And every registered voter will receive a ballot in the mail!
Find out more about Orange County’s new Voting Centers
Find your nearest Vote Center or Drop Box
SEE OUR LIST OF ENDORSED CANDIDATES AND BALLOT MEASURES

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!
