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A Message From Our President
THE SUN SETS, BUT THE SUN ALSO RISES
My time as President of the Auburn Area Democratic Club sunsets at the end of December. I have served three terms. I was elected at a point in time when our nation was just emerging from the pandemic era. This was a time of limited social activities, and Zoom meetings became the norm to congregate. The Placer County Democratic Party and its chartered organizations were not immune. Meeting activities slacked off.
Few Democrats showed up via social media, and even fewer were actively involved. Prior to 2020, the Placer County Democratic Party had 12 Democratic Chartered Clubs. By2020, we had lost 6 clubs: Mid-Placer, Placer Progressive, Placer Stonewall, The Club of Westpark, and Catalyst. Recently, Roseville Junction entered into inactive status. The rural Truckee-Donnor Democrats opted to align with the Nevada County Democratic Party, cutting official ties with Placer County. This left the Auburn Area Democratic Club as the only organization representing the rural area of Placer County.
The Election Takes Its Toll
By Rosalie Wohlfromm
I must admit the recent election has taken a toll on me. Like others, I was surprised, then sad, and then mad. I couldn’t believe the people of this nation voted for Trump again, knowing what he stood for and knowing what he has threatened.
Friends called me, offering me their heartfelt condolences. They knew how hard I and others worked to get people to vote. They also knew I worked at two polling centers for seven days and came home exhausted every day.
A friend, who was equally working hard, commiserated and told me that she holed up in her bedroom reading for a whole week after the election; no TV, no newspapers, etc. Her husband (bless him) wrote her a note saying he understood and to take all the time she needed. I too couldn’t watch the news – the sight of him and his followers was just too hard to stomach.
Recently I received a 2025 calendar from the Harry S. Truman Library Institute. In it are some quotes that I find inspiring. One says, “America was built on courage, on imagination and an unbeatable determination to do the job at hand.” We certainly need courage in the years ahead and the determination to keep our country a democracy.
Another quote of his is “Politics forces men into contacts with all manner of people, but men of principle need never surrender them in order to gain or to hold political office.” I pray there are some legislators who will follow this edict, and I pray we all will have the fortitude to keep up the fight.
I understand there is already “buyer’s remorse” with some Trump voters. Let’s get to work and make sure that in two years, we get congress back in Democrat hands.
The Election and Beyond!
Leslie Moonshine, AADC Registration Team at Sierra College
The Tuesday and Wednesday Voter Registration teams joined forces on Election Day, November 5, to ensure we had plenty of volunteers on campus to get out the student vote. The mood that day was exciting and hopeful! We helped direct students to the on-campus Voting Center and answered many voting related questions. We believe our efforts convinced more than a few students to cast their vote in person or to get their ballot turned in on time!
And then the election results upended that hopeful campus atmosphere. We returned the next week to a much more somber mood. We felt the angst of many of our “regular” visitors as they, like the rest of the nation, began to fathom how a new Trump era would impact their lives.
Three Talented Members win the AADC Photo Contest!
Luann Wellborn Samuel Johnson Julann Brown
View their photos on our website by clicking the winner’s name. Their great photos that make our website look even better! Luann’s photo was featured on our website during November. Samuel’s photo is currently on our home page for the month of December. Julann’s photo will appear on January 1!
2024 Election Headquarters in Auburn
Visit us at our headquarters at 161 Palm Ave, Suite 9, in Auburn.
Our Headquarters is open by appointment. You can email us at info@auburnAreaDemocrats.org. All are welcome!
Voter Registration Click HERE to register to vote with the State of California.
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