September 24th – SAVE THE DATE! Our next club meeting is right around the corner. Lori Saldana to discuss San Diego Utility Rate Increases and more speakers to come, Club Bylaw Change Consideration, Club Membership Dues Update, Pier Pancake Breakfast Tickets, ACLU NextGen Picnic & Movie Night

• 3:30PM Social time and check-in

• 4:00PMMeetingStarts

One of our speakers is Lori Saldaña. She is a board of director for The Protect Our Communities Foundation. San Diego has among the highest energy bills in the country. In January, SDG&E experienced a 114% natural gas rate hike, or about $120 a month increase for a typical customer. She will be discussing these rate increases and the work being done to advocate for utility rate payers in our region.

Proposed Bylaw Change

The club will consider a proposed change to the club Bylaws.

ARTICLE VI MEETINGS

Section V. All audio or video recording of PLDC meetings, including endorsement meetings, are strictly prohibited without prior written approval from the Executive Board.

July Draft Meeting Minutes

2024 Membership Levels and Dues Update

The club membership dues will not be increased for 2024.

Membership Levels

President’s Circle $500In addition to full membership rights listed below as an Individual, a President’s Circle Member receives free admission to club sponsored events (i.e., holiday and annual BBQ functions) and invitations to complimentary receptions. Additionally, President’s Circle members are listed prominently on the Club website in special recognition of their support for the Club.

Patron $300In addition to full membership rights listed below as an Individual, a Patron receives free admission to club sponsored events (i.e., holiday and annual BBQ functions) and invitations to complimentary receptions. Additionally, Patrons are listed prominently on the Club website in recognition of their support for the Club.

Sponsor $150In addition to full membership rights listed below as an Individual, a Sponsor receives discounts at club sponsored events. Additionally, Sponsors are listed on the Club website in recognition of their support for the Club.

Sustaining $75In addition to full membership rights listed below as an Individual, Sustaining Members receive discounts at club sponsored events and invitations to complimentary receptions.

Individual $25At this level, the Individual is a “member in good standing” with all the rights and benefits associated with that term as defined elsewhere in the Bylaws. An Individual member may also serve as an officer of the Club, serve on committees, and upon appointment by an Executive Board officer; represent the Club with non-Club events and groups.

Associate $25An individual who is ineligible to register as a Democrat (or are registered as No Party Preference) may become an Associate of the Club. An Associate can attend all open Club meetings, participate in discussion and interact with speakers in the same manner as any other member An Associate is ineligible to vote at Club events, shall not hold a position as a Club officer and shall not serve as head of a Club committee. An associate shall not represent the Club at Democratic Party activities.

Student $5 (In full-time education with presentation of proof)At this level, a Student is a “member in good standing” with all the rights and benefits associated with that term as defined elsewhere in the Bylaws. A Student in full-time education may also serve as an officer of the Club, serve on committees, and upon appointment by an Executive Board officer; represent the Club with non-Club events and groups.

The 25th Annual OB Pancake Breakfast will take place on Saturday, September 16th from 7:30am – 12pm.

The club is sponsoring this great event organized by the OB Town Council.

The first 8 members to respond to this email with OB Pier Pancake Breakfast in the subject line will receive free tickets — everyone else can buy more tickets here.

Proceeds from this community event benefit our holiday events including the annual OB Food & Toy Drive, which helps as many 100 local families and seniors in need during the upcoming holiday season. Tickets are $15 for adults and $8 for children.

Thank you for your continued support of the Ocean Beach Town Council!

ACLU NextGen presents Picnic & Movie Night, featuring Seeking Asylum, a feature documentary that bears witness to the endless deterrents migrants face when petitioning for asylum in the United States.

Wednesday, September 20th6:00 – 9:00pmHeritage Park, Old TownProgramming starts promptly at 6:30 pm. Plan to stay after the film for a talk-back with ACLU-SDIC’s Advancing Immigrants’ Rights Senior Policy Advocate and Jewish Family Service.This is an all ages program. There is no cost to attend. Food and beverages will be available at no cost. Guests are advised to bring their own lawn chair and blankets.Registration is required for admission and includes membership in ACLU NextGen. Registration Now!