Author: Cumberland County Democrats

Important Dates

• March 5 – Maine Presidential Primary
• May 17 – Deadline to file for all elected positions, and to file amendments to the Charter and Platform
• May 31 & June 1 – Maine Democratic State Convention in Bangor

State Convention

• Registration for the State Convention will become available after the presidential primary by March 15
• State convention delegates will declare their presidential preference as they register.
• DNC members and presidential electors will be elected, county parties will elect their DSC members, and a platform and charter amendments will be considered.
• Voting will be online, starting in the week before the state convention. If you cannot attend, you may vote from home.

National Convention delegates

• Maine will have 32 delegates and 2 alternates to the Democratic National Convention.
• Results from the primary will determine the number of national delegates each presidential candidate will have.
• 24 delegates will be elected according to the presidential primary vote, and 8 will be automatic. 
• Delegates will be elected by congressional district, statewide, and in a category for elected Democrats and Democratic Party officers.

TOWN	DATE	TIME	COVENENER	LOCATION	ADDRESS
Baldwin	4-Feb	1:00 PM	Cassie D/Doris P	Windham Gymnasium	8 School Rd. Windham ME
Bridgton	4-Feb	1:00 PM	Cassie D/Doris P	Windham Gymnasium	8 School Rd. Windham ME
Brunswick	2/3/24	11:00 AM	Dan Ankeles	Brunswick Junior High School	65 Columbia Ave Brunswick, ME 04011
Cape Elizabeth	3-Feb	1:30 PM	Karen Hessel	South Portland Community Center	21 Nelson Road, South Portland, ME 04106
Casco	4-Feb	11:00 AM	Brian Tucker	Casco Community Center	940 Meadow Rd, Casco, ME 04015
Chebeague	Feb. 4	2:00 PM	Mary Holt	Island Hall	247 S Rd, Chebeague Island, ME 04017
Cumberland	4-Feb	11:00 AM	Mike Williams	Cumberland Town Hall	290 Tuttle Rd, Cumberland Center, ME 04021
Falmouth	4-Feb	1:00 PM	Karen Farber	Lunt Auditorium	74 Lunt Road
Freeport	3-Feb	1:00 PM	Tom Bull	Freeport High School	30 Holbrook St, Freeport, ME 04032
Frye Island	4-Feb	1:00 PM	Cassie D/Doris P	Windham Gymnasium	8 School Rd. Windham ME
Gorham	Feb. 3	3:00 PM	Maureen Terry	Gorham Rec Center	75 South St. Gorham, ME 04038
Gray	3-Feb	1:00 PM	Ted Macdonald	Gray Town Office	24 Main St, Gray, ME 04039
Harpswell	4-Feb	1:00 PM	Mary Brennan	School Gym	308 Harpswell Islands Rd, Harpswell, ME 04079
Harrison	4-Feb	1:00 PM	Cassie D/Doris P	Windham Gymnasium	8 School Rd. Windham ME
Long Island	3-Feb	12:00 PM	Katharine Stewart	Long Island Learning Center	33 Fern Ave, Long Island, ME 04050
Naples	4-Feb	1:00 PM	Cassie D/Doris P	Windham Gymnasium	8 School Rd. Windham ME
New Gloucester	4-Feb	2:00 PM	Julie Fralich	New Gloucester Community Building	385 Intervale Road, New Gloucester, Maine 04260
North Yarmouth	3-Feb	2:00	Kathleen Conrad	Wescustogo Hall & Community Center	Memorial Hwy #120, North Yarmouth, ME 04097
Portland	3-Feb	10:00 AM	Meg Harned	King Middle School	92 Deering Ave. Portland ME 04102
Pownal	3-Feb	1:00 PM	Tom Bull	Freeport High School	30 Holbrook St, Freeport, ME 04032
Raymond	4-Feb	1:00 PM	Cassie D/Doris P	Windham Gymnasium	8 School Rd. Windham ME
Scarborough	3-Feb	9:00 AM	Rachel Hendrickson	Wentworth School	20 Quentin Dr., Scarborough
Sebago	4-Feb	1:00 PM	Cassie D/Doris P	Windham Gymnasium	8 School Rd. Windham ME
South Portland	3-Feb	1:30 PM	Matt Beck	South Portland Community Center	21 Nelson Road, South Portland, ME 04106
Standish	4-Feb	3-Jan	Maurie Hill	Standish Town Hall Chambers	175 Northeast Rd, Standish, ME 04084
Westbrook	4-Feb	4:30 PM	Daniel Neuville	Westbrook Community Center – Elm Room	426 Bridge St, Westbrook, ME 04092
Windham	4-Feb	1:00 PM	Cassie D/Doris P	Windham Gymnasium	8 School Rd. Windham ME
Yarmouth	4-Feb	2-4PM	Meghan Casey	Harrison Middle School	200 McCartney Street, Yarmouth, ME

Questions About Caucus Locations? Email Us At cumberlandcountydems@gmail.com

Caucus and Convention Information: https://www.mainedems.org/caucus-convention

Important Dates: February 3 & 4, 2024 – Municipal and Regional Caucuses

February 10 & 11, 2024 – Municipal and Regional Caucuses Snow Date

March 5, 2024 – Maine Presidential Primary

May 31 & June 1, 2024 – Maine Democratic State Convention in Bangor

Greetings friends-

Please join us for the first Cumberland County Democratic Committee meeting of 2024!  On Sunday, January 28th, from 3:00 – 4:00 PM via Zoom, we will talk about the upcoming caucuses on February 3 & 4 this year, where to attend, and what to expect. Shenna Bellows will be our featured speaker!
Please note, this meeting is being scheduled for one (1) hour via Zoom. 

Please register in advance: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZArd-qrrjgjHdI3okml_Vnm1SabBWdyuyUT  After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the gathering. Welcome Approval of Chair’s Agenda – Chair Joe Z. Featured Guest Speaker – Shenna Bellows Approval of the April Minutes – Secretary Angel B.  Treasurer’s Report – Treasurer Marcia S. Program Committee Chair – Jay P. Communications Chair – Chad J. Anti-Racism and Inclusion Committee Chair – Dick F.  Fundraising Chair – Olivia V. Municipal Committee Check Ins  2024 Caucus Discussion New CCDC Membership (At-Large Members) New Business

Greetings friends – Please join us for the first Cumberland County Democratic Committee of 2024!  We will talk about the upcoming democratic caucuses on February 3 & 4 this year. Please note, this meeting is being scheduled for one (1) hour via zoom. 

Register in advance: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZArd-qrrjgjHdI3okml_Vnm1SabBWdyuyUT After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the gathering. Welcome Approval of Chair’s Agenda – Chair Joe Z. Featured Guest Speaker Approval of the April Minutes – Secretary Angel B.  Treasurer’s Report – Treasurer Marcia S. Program Committee Chair – Jay P. Communications Chair – Chad J. Anti-Racism and Inclusion Committee Chair – Dick F.  Fundraising Chair – Olivia V. Municipal Committee Check Ins  2024 Caucus Discussion New CCDC Membership (At-Large Members) New Business

Here is our Agenda – and some important information – for the upcoming Cumberland County Democratic Committee General Membership Meeting scheduled for Sunday, October 29^th from 3:00 – 5:00 PM (virtually by Zoom).

Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUkf-CgrD8sE9AydCueTN9HkdFXFx5iTwhl

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Agenda
3:00 – 3:30 PM (30 minutes)
Chair’s Welcome 
MDP Guest Speaker  
Approval of Chair’s Agenda for Today – Chair Joe Z.
Approval of the June Minutes – Secretary Angel B. 
Treasurer’s Report – Treasurer Marcia S.

Updates
Program Committee Chair – Jay P.
Anti-Racism and Inclusion Committee Chair – Dick F. 
Fundraising Chair – Olivia V.
Communications Chair – Chad J. 
Elections
Cumberland has 1 open Platform Committee seats and 1 open State Committee seat
New CCDC Membership (At-Large Members)

3:30 – (90 minutes) 
Featured Guest Speaker – Djenne-amal Morris

Djenne is going to work with us on becoming more aware of the subtle ways we respond to issues that have potential for bias and about which we are not aware because it is such an ingrained part of our culture. 

New Business

Here is our Agenda – and some important information – for the upcoming Cumberland County Democratic Committee General Membership Meeting scheduled for Sunday, August 27^th from 3:00 – 5:00 PM (virtually by Zoom).

Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMlf–spjguHdD_4YICctX8mXQk8_gZzKYe

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Agenda
3:00 – 3:30 PM (30 minutes)
Chair’s Welcome 
MDP Guest Speaker  
Approval of Chair’s Agenda for Today – Chair Joe Z.
Approval of the June Minutes – Secretary Angel B. 
Treasurer’s Report – Treasurer Marcia S.

Updates
Program Committee Chair – Jay P.
Anti-Racism and Inclusion Committee Chair – Dick F. 
Fundraising Chair – Olivia V.
Communications Chair – Chad J. 
Elections
Cumberland has open Platform Committee seats (13 seats – 10 vacant)
New CCDC Membership (At-Large Members)

3:30 – (90 minutes) 
Featured Guest Speaker – Djenne-amal Morris

Djenne is going to work with us on becoming more aware of the subtle ways we respond to issues that have potential for bias and about which we are not aware because it is such an ingrained part of our culture. 

New Business

Here is our Agenda – and some important information – for the upcoming Cumberland County Democratic Committee General Membership Meeting scheduled for Sunday, June 11th from 3:00 – 5:00 PM (virtually by Zoom).

You should register in advance for this meeting:

https://us02web.zoom.us/…/tZ0rceisqDguE9bmXkAZJ0beqSq08…

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Here is our Agenda – and some important information – for the upcoming Cumberland County Democratic Committee General Membership Meeting scheduled for Sunday, June 11^th from 3:00 – 5:00 PM (virtually by Zoom).

You should register in advance for this meeting:

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0rceisqDguE9bmXkAZJ0beqSq08ej9LZDQ

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Agenda

1. Welcome
2. Approval of Chair’s Agenda – Chair Joe Z.
3. Approval of the April Minutes – Secretary Angel B.
4. Treasurer’s Report – Treasurer Marcia S.
5. Program Committee Chair – Jay P.
6. Anti-Racism and Inclusion Committee Chair – Dick F.
   • CCDC Needs A Fundraising Chair!
7. Municipal Committee Check-Ins
8. June Featured Guest Speaker – TBD
   • A review of the Legislative Session
9. Municipal Committee Check Ins
10. Summer Events
    • Pride Event June 17^th
    • A Summer CCDC Event?
11. Elections
    • Platform (13 seats)
    • New CCDC Membership (At-Large Members)
12. New Business

A Quick Reminder! Here is our Agenda – and some important information – for the General Membership Meeting scheduled for this Sunday, April 16th from 3:00 – 5:00 PM (virtually by Zoom).   You can register in advance for this meeting here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAtcuisrDojG9dqhbg7AkJ8sc6l6UNXhR_U After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Agenda Welcome Approval of Chair’s Agenda – Chair Joe Z. Approval of the December Minutes – Secretary Angel B.  Treasurer’s Report – Treasurer Marcia S. Program Committee Chair – Jay P. Municipal Committee Check Ins  Anti-Racism and Inclusion Committee Chair – Dick F.  Featured Guest Speaker – Djenne-amal Morris (Read More Below) Municipal Committee Check Ins  Elections Credentials Committee: 1 person elected per county Platform (13 seats) MDP Representative & New CCDC Membership (At-Large Members) New Business Introducing Our Featured Speaker: Djenne-amal N. Morris, BA. Djenne-amal N. Morris brings passion, humor, and real-life experience to her role as a national and international parent/professional trainer, facilitator, and motivational speaker whose view of the world is not as it is, but as it could be. As a mother of an amazing son with CHARGE Syndrome, she strives to build an atmosphere of support and empowerment for families of children with special needs and the professionals who serve them. This has led to her career working with families of children with special needs in various roles as Women’s Ministry Leader, and Family Specialist for the New England and North Carolina Deaf-Blind Projects, Parent Educator. She currently is the Family Faculty Advisor for the NC-LEND program at UNC-Chapel Hill and President of the Board of Directors for Hands & Voices Headquarters. Djenne is committed to creating an atmosphere of diversity wherever she. goes. She received her certification in Diversity, Equity & Inclusion from Cornell University and does consulting and training for professionals. Djenne and her husband Michael of 31 years have 3 children. Malik, 27 a graduate of the Eastern North Carolina School for the Deaf. He is independent and living his best life in a group home for Deaf young men. Imani, 28, is a future MPH focusing on Maternal and Child Health. Her youngest Zakiya, 22, is a graduate of UNC-Chapel Hill and a future Audiologist. Djenne and Michael are enjoying their empty nest by traveling, growing their consulting business, and enjoying evening wine on the porch! Please visit her website: (www.todaywithdjenne.com)

Here is our Agenda – and some important information – for the upcoming General Membership Meeting scheduled for Sunday, April 16^th from 3:00 – 5:00 PM (virtually by Zoom).

You can register in advance for this meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAtcuisrDojG9dqhbg7AkJ8sc6l6UNXhR_U

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Agenda

1. Welcome
2. Approval of Chair’s Agenda – Chair Joe Z.
3. Approval of the December Minutes – Secretary Angel B. 
4. Treasurer’s Report – Treasurer Marcia S.
5. Program Committee Chair – Jay P.
   1. Discussion Topic – TBD
6. Municipal Committee Check Ins 
7. Anti-Racism and Inclusion Committee Chair – Dick F.
   1. Featured Guest Speaker – Djenne-amal Morris
8. Municipal Committee Check Ins 
9. Elections
   1. Credentials Committee: 1 person elected per county
   1. Platform: We have the same number of platform committee members as we have State Committee Delegates (13)
   1. MDP Representative & New CCDC Membership (At-Large Members)
10. 11. New Business