Why we must not turn away from what we are witnessing
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Each day brings new red flags or, to use the metaphor Emily Tseffos so alarmingly but aptly chose, “avalanche warnings.” Here is a must-read from the Outagamie Democratic Party chair.
Read the Article: By Emily Tseffos, DPOC chair
You’re standing at the base of a mountain when you hear it. That low, ominous roar. Just at the edge of perception, but loud enough to give you pause. And then you turn to see it: the slab breaking loose, the rush gathering speed, scraping trees and rock into its belly. You wave your arms, call to the people you love, to neighbors, to strangers: It’s coming. We have to move. We have …..
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Let’s make October 18 the biggest protest yet!
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If this needs further explaining, you haven’t been paying attention. Come out to Houdini Plaza on October 18 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. to join patriotic Americans all across the country in the largest protest against the Trump administration yet. Congress won’t save us. The biggest court in the land doesn’t seem inclined to save us. It’s up to us.
The energy will be high. Come add to it … and draw from it.
Let’s face it, though. Protests take you only so far. We will also use this opportunity to recruit people to attend our canvass training on the following Saturday, October 25, at noon, and on Wednesday, October 29, at 6:30.
Help us sign people up by reaching out to Trisha Kostelny at dpocoutreach@gmail.com or text her at 920 840 8535
For other rallies that day, check here.
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Add to calendar,
see you there.
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Some hard work behind the scenes in tech at DPOC leads us to some exciting developments. More social pages are now active and our new website is in the works. Stay tuned for updates as we are able to role them out, and a big thanks to the all volunteer team making the beeps, the boops, and the whiiirrrrs all harmonize to the same tune.
Follow us on BlueSky, Instagram, and more in addition to the existing Facebook. Spread the message by being active (and respectful) in our comments sections, clicking the links we share, and encourage the algorithm to keep pushing us to new screens by sharing our posts to your stories and in private messages.
Bookmark our site below, and get ready for the new look coming Nov 2025!
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Fox Valley Young Dems
meet Oct. 18
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All forty and under are invited.
Check out the Fox Valley Young Dems meeting every 3rd Saturday at 1:00 at the DPOC office. Because of the No Kings Rally that day, this gathering may be cut short. The future depends on you!
Questions?
Contact Linnea at fvyd.chair@gmail.com.
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Why not go a step further, interested in running, rattling the idea around still? Start with a conversation, contact Trisha at dpocoutreach@gmail.com.
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The first big step toward winning in ’26!
Want to end the madness? It’ll take work, not just protests.If you want to make a difference, join us for our 1Y2W (One Year to Win) Canvassing Weekend of Action on November 1-2, at 9, 12, or 3, on both days. Asking voters to share their concerns for our state and country is Step 1 for winning their votes next year.
Bring a friend, or we’ll send you out with a veteran canvasser to observe and learn. A brief training will be held at the beginning of each shift. Sign up below:
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Train to be a confident canvasser with a co-pilot.
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Get ready for the Weekends of Action ahead. Learn how to have effective (and fun) conversations with voters about the issues that concern them most.
Attend one of our canvass trainings on Saturday, Oct. 25, at noon or Wednesday, Oct. 29, at 6:30 at the DPOC office.
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Help recruit canvassers w/ easy and fun texting
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To get ready for our 1Y2W (above), we need canvassers, of course! Please join us on October 23 or October 30 for a text bank or phone to encourage some of our past volunteers to sign up. It’s easy copy a text and follow up on responses. Charge your phone and join us starting at 6:30.
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Membership Meeting
on Oct. 13
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Join your fellow Democrats to commiserate, vent, or simply to share the company of like-minded still sane Americans and find out what the Democratic Party of Outagamie County has planned for the near future and beyond.
We will share updates on federal and state matters, the NO Kings rally, spring election candidates, and safety and security information. Mark Scheffler, candidate for the 8th Congressional District, will speak.
Virtual option available.
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Pancakes, Porkies & Politics on Sat, Oct. 25
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Come for the good food and good conversations, starting at 9:30 at the DPOC office.
Meet some of our spring candidates for local office. A suggested minimum donation of $5 per person is requested.
Let us know you are coming by signing up below! If you can help with set up/cook/clean/donate food, contact dpocoffice@gmail.com.
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Read the minutes from the September Member meeting below:
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Don’t forget the
Valley Victory
Heritage Dinner
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The Eighth Valley Victory Heritage Dinner will be held in Oshkosh on November 15 at LaShure Hall in Oshkosh. It is sure to be a fun evening of food, friends, and candidate announcements. Exciting times! All proceeds will be distributed to the Democratic Party in Brown, Fond du Lac, Outagamie, and Winnebago Counties.
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Progressive Players
(Games) Fri, Oct. 17
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Time for a change of pace! Calling all Progressive Players for some less-than-serious board, card, and dice gaming.
Friday night has never been so much fun, plus you’re in good company. Feel free to bring a game or snack to share.
Fill out the form to express interest in a game, or let us know which games you want to bring.
6 – 9 p.m. Oct. 17 at the DPOC office
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Progressive Play-Date
(Kiddos) Sun, Oct. 19
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Parents, looking for mom-friends, dad-jokes, or guardian-pals?
Balancing it all is a lot, come let the littles work out their wiggles. While they play you can meet like-minded parents who are feeling the weight of raising a young family in this pivotal political climate. All ages are welcome, trains and cars theme toys/mats available for floor play on this first meetup.
11 am – 1 pm Oct. 19 at the DPOC Office
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with our office stock-up drive
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Whatever you can donate helps our county party do more of the things we need to do to win in 2026! Thanks for your past donations. Drop your donations off at the office on Tuesday, Thursday, or Saturday between 11 am and 5 pm. Or bring them to the October 13 meeting.
Here is what we are looking for:
• Snacks (individually wrapped)
• Cans of soda
• Regular coffee K-cup pods
• Flavored coffee K-cup pods
• Small garbage bags – 4 gal.
• Medium garbage bags – 8 gal.
• Kitchen garbage bags – 13 gal.
• Large trash bags – 33 gal.
• Toilet bowl cleaner
• Hand soap in a pump dispenser
• Brown grocery bags (used for recycling)
• Facial Tissues
• Paper towel
• Napkins
• Medium and large sturdy paper plates
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Join us on Oct 13 for the meeting, virtual or in person.
Sign up at the link below, bonus if you add something to bring to the stock up drive.
Add it now in your calendar reminders!
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Hours: T (11-5) | THU (11-5) | SAT (11-5)
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I forgot to mention T-shirts.
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Stop in and take a look! There are four designs in “Hands off” and “No Kings” themes, sizes for kids thru adult 2x.
We ask for a $28 per shirt minimum donation (cash discount: $25 exact change only please). Your donation supports our local party, bringing you information on candidates, actions such as the protests, and the many DPOC office activities mentioned above.
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Pick your new shirt up during regular office hours or during the monthly meeting next Monday, ahead of the Oct. 18 protest.
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Okay now the email is really over, thanks for reading!
The Democratic Party of Outagamie County
📍 516 W. College Appleton WI 54911
Hours: T (11-5) | THU (11-5) | SAT (11-5)
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