Democratic Women of Santa Barbara County

Women's Legacy and Leadership
2023-11-04 09:00 - 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Address provided upon RSVP, Santa Barbara, CA, United States
The Women’s Legacy and Leadership (WLL) Conference is Happening November 4, 2023
Time: 9 AM – 2 PM
Location: County Administration Building,
105 E. Anapamu Street
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Joan Hartmann, D3; Laura Capps, D2; Santa Barbara County Supervisors and WLL Conference Co-Chairs
REGISTER NOW
Women’s Legacy and Leadership (WLL) Conference Co-Chairs, Supervisors Hartmann and Capps, Welcome Your Participation in the Leadership Networking Event of the Season
Co-chairs, Supervisors Joan Hartmann and Laura Capps spearhead this ground-breaking community event. We will focus on the powerful legacies and accomplishments of elected, appointed, and government administrative women leaders in our County.
Join us at WLL as we commemorate the legacies of impressive women leaders in Santa Barbara County. Do not hesitate to register now for this free event, and bring along a friend.
RSVP

Reception Fundraiser for Supervisor Hartmann
2023-10-14 14:00 - 16:00 | Address provided upon RSVP, Santa Barbara, CA, United States
Saturday, October 14, 2023
2:00pm to 4:00pm
Address provided with RSVP
FOOD MUSIC WINE
Hosted by
Beryl and Neil Kreisel
Sponsors

EJ Borah
Supervisor Laura Capps
Howard and Jo Ann Chase
Marcia and John Mike Cohen
Suzanne and Michael Cohen
Marni and Michael Cooney
Jill and Ron Dexter
Drs Teri Jory & Seth Geiger
Tipper Gore
Claudette and Jim Roehrig
Mary and John Romo
Hon. Susan Rose
Dorothy Largay and Wayne Rosing
Ticket price $100 per person
Sponsor Levels $5500 – $2500 – $1000 – $500 – $250
RSVPs can be mailed or sent to JoanHartmann2020@gmail.com or by calling Mary Rose (805) 448-0663.
Donate online at JoanHartmannforSupervisor.org/donation
Mail contributions to: Joan Hartmann for Supervisor 2024
PO Box 90610, Santa Barbara, CA 93190
Contributions are not tax deductible. ID # 1440541
Please note that contributions are limited to $5500 per person per election.

Reading is Fundamental: Supporting Community Literacy Initiatives
2023-10-02 17:30 - 18:30 | Biergarten in the Funk Zone at 11 Anacapa Street,
Democratic Women of Santa Barbara County Social Lab is a place to learn together about important issues, a place to connect with others in the community around these issues, and to be curious about how you can make a difference. Our hope is that you leave tonight with an action plan.
Locally, over half of our students are failing to read at grade level by the 3rd grade, a critical skill that predicts future academic success. However, investment in early childhood education, adoption of the science of reading curriculum, and reading intervention programs that can ensure that every child moves beyond learning to read to reading to learn.
Learn from speakers who are active in ensuring all children, despite their family’s background or economic status, are able to learn and thrive in their community.
With only half of its 3rd- and 6th-grade students able to read at grade level, the Santa Barbara School District just announced it will be making major changes in how students will be taught basic reading and writing skills. Schools here in Santa Barbara rank 61st in the state in terms of reading proficiency scores.

MARY JANE MCCORD Planned Parenthood Annual Book Sale
2023-09-14 - 2023-09-24 | Earl Warren Exhibit Hall
Come to the MARY JANE MCCORD Planned Parenthood Annual Book Sale from
September 14th – 24th, 2023 at the Earl Warren Exhibit Hall in Santa Barbara. Opening
night will be on Thursday, September 14th at 4pm with an admission fee of $30. All
other days are FREE.
Check out the bargain bonanza of over 100,000 pre-loved books in nearly 50 categories
for the whole family, plus thousands of puzzles, games, CDs, DVDs and more.
For daily times and more info click here booksale.ppcentralcoast.org or call 805-722-
7870

Pathways to Equitable Housing
2023-05-22 17:30 - 18:30 | Biergarten in the Funk Zone at 11 Anacapa Street,
Housing and homelessness is one of the most pressing challenges facing our community. At least 1,500 people are unsheltered in the Santa Barbara area, including an increasing number of families and people experiencing homelessness for the first time. Yet locally we are seeing coordinated efforts and innovative approaches that are seeing much success. Join Democratic Women of Santa Barbara County and the League of Women Voters for a discussion to understand the issues and learn about local success stories as we advocate for continued collaboration to ensure that members of our community have a place to call home.
Featured speakers include Lucille Boss, Encampment Response Coordinator with the County of Santa Barbara, Dale Fathe-Aazam, Director of Real Estate and Technology at the Housing Authority of the City of Santa Barbara, Kathleen Baushke, Executive Director, Transition House and Jeff Gaddess of Dignity Moves, which is working to provide Interim Supportive Housing for everyone experiencing unsheltered homelessness across the County of Santa Barbara.

Partner Organization

Joan Hartmann Kick-off Party
2023-05-21 15:00 - 17:00 | Address provided upon RSVP, Santa Barbara, CA, United States
Sunday, May 21, 2023
3:00 to 5:00 pm
At the Hope Ranch home of Kim Kimbell
(address provided with RSVP)
Music by Charles Clouse

Event Sponsorship
Sponsor ~ $2,500 ~ Co-Sponsor $1,000 ~ Patron ~ $500 ~ Friend $250
Ticket~ $100 per person

To Make a Contribution or RSVP to the May 21th Kick-Off Event, click here or see below.
Campaign Co-Chair, $5,500 per person, the maximum allowed by new campaign finance rules,
donate now and you will be included in all future events.
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Campaign Co-Chairs:
Democratic Women of Santa Barbara County
Santa Barbara County Firefighters
Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians
Diane Boss
Katie Davis
Alice Gillaroo & Susan Jorgensen
Lee Heller
Steve Lyons
Gail Osherenko & Oran Young
Kelly Rose
Jean Silva & Phil Seymour

Kick-off Event Sponsors:
Andrew Busch
Michael & Marni Cooney
Susan Christol-Deacon & Jim Deacon
Claudette & Jim Roehrig
Judy Stapelmann

Co-Sponsors:
Karen & Peter Brill
Rinaldo Brutoco
Charles & Jan Clouse
Joseph Cole
Judy Egenolf
Paula Kislak
Eric Lane
Charles & Betsy Newman
Donna & Patrick Will

Patron:
SBCC Trustee Jonathan Abboud
Jill Dexter
Dan Gira & Victoria Green
Goleta City Councilmember James Kyriaco
Goleta City Councilmember Luz Reyes-Martín

Friend:
Joe Allen
Suzanne & Michael Cohen
Richard Flacks
Carla Frisk & Jeffrey Newman
Santa Maria City Councilmember Gloria Soto

To Make a Contribution &/or RSVP to the May 21th Kick-Off Event click on links below:

Donate online: https://joanhartmannforsupervisor.org/en/donation/
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or contact the campaign at: JoanHartmann2020@gmail.com or Mary Rose (805) 448-0663.

Democratic Women's Annual Benefit Luncheon
2023-04-30 | Santa Barbara Club, 1105 Chapala Street, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101, United States
Defending Our Democracy
Please Join Us For Our Annual Luncheon
Sunday, April 30, 2023
Santa Barbara Club
1105 Chapala Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Luncheon tickets $150 per person
12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
*Sponsor Arrival 11:15 AM, PRIVATE RECEPTION
Mistress of Ceremonies
Former CA State Senator Hannah-Beth Jackson
RSVP is closed at this time. Please email monica@cicsb.com to check for available seats.
Thank you to Our Sponsors
Presidential Sponsor
EJ Borah
Merryl & Chuck Zegar
Claudette & Jim Roehrig
Georgene Vairo
Vice Presidential Sponsor
Suzanne & Michael Cohen
Dr. Teri Jory & Dr. Seth Geiger
Senatorial Sponsor
Jill & Ron Dexter
Kathryn LePage
JoAnne and Michael Young
Betsy and Charles Newman
Congressional Sponsor
Hon. Susan Rose
Peggy Polos
Kelly Almeroth
Meredith Murr
Farfalla & Roz Borah
Celeste and Dvir Kafri
Corley Kenna
Supervisor Laura Capps
Kate Ford
Vicki Johnson
Pat French
Kate Silsbury
Dr. Olivia Loewy
Congressman Salud Carbajal
Councilwoman Luz Reyes Martin
Anne Schowe
Sherry Villanueva
Emily and Dan Engel

Social Labs: Charting a Path Forward to Stop Community Violence
2023-02-13 17:30 - 18:30 | Crush Bar and Tap, 1129-A State Street, Santa Barbara, CA, United States
DemWomen Social Lab: Champions of Change, Charting a Path Forward to Stop Community Violence.
Democratic Women of Santa Barbara County invite you to a join a discussion about how we can chart a path forward to end community violence.
DATE & TIME: Monday, February 13, 2023 @ 5:30 pm
LOCATION: Crush Bar & Tap @ 1129-A State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Community violence is the leading cause of death for young people in the United States and disproportionately harms Black and Hispanic/Latino American children, youth, and young adults. Come meet Santa Barbara County organizations and elected officials working on prevention strategies that are proven to reduce violence.
Featured Elected Officials & Organizations: District Attorney John Savrnoch, Supervisor Joan Hartmann, Moms Demand Action, Domestic Violence Solutions, and What is lOVE. We invite you to learn with us, connect with others in the community around this issue and to be curious how you can make a difference. Complimentary wine and snacks provided.

52th Annual Membership Meeting
2022-12-11 14:00 - 16:00 | Santa Barbara Club, 1105 Chapala Street, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101, United States
Important Update Regarding Tomorrow’s Membership Meeting
We are looking forward to tomorrow’s Democratic Women’s Annual Membership Meeting. However, the weather forecast calls for rain and wind making an outdoor event impossible.
Due to the rain forecast, the Annual Membership Meeting will be moved indoors at the Santa Barbara Club (same venue). The Santa Barbara Club is graciously accommodating many last minute changes. Please know that seating will be limited due to the change in space and some guests may be asked to stand.
Additionally there is now a VIRTUAL OPTION. Council-member Oscar Gutierrez will be streaming the event for anyone who is unable to attend in person. Join the Virtual event via Zoom using the link below:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87158450541?pwd=[REDACTED]
or by entering the meeting ID and passcode below on your Zoom account
Meeting ID: 871 5845 0541
Passcode: [REDACTED]
Virtual program will start at 2:45pm.
For those attending in person, we ask that members of our community who are not feeling well to please stay home. Face masks are encouraged.
We look forward to a wonderful event. Thank you.
-Democratic Women of Santa Barbara County Events Committee
Holiday Annual Membership Meeting honoring the Honorable Susan Rose and Superintendent Susan Salcido.
Honorable Susan Rose – During her more than 30 years of experience in public administration, education and community activism, Susan Rose has been committed to the advancement of women, workplace issues and civil rights. She served two terms on the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors during which she led efforts to create initiatives for affordable housing and homelessness, to improve the quality of life for women and families, and to ensure the environmental health of her community. Ms. Rose was a founding member of the Santa Barbara Women’s Political Committee and currently serves on the Board of Emerge CA, a political leadership-training program for women. She is a long time member of the Democratic Women.
Superintendent Susan Salcido – Dr. Susan Salcido serves as Santa Barbara County Superintendent of Schools. She was elected to lead the Santa Barbara County Education Office, which supports over 70,000 children. Dr. Salcido is a board member of the Association of California School Administrators and Santa Barbara County Special Education Local Plan Area Joint Powers Agency. Additionally she was appointed to the California Practitioner’s Advisory Group, and she is a former board member of the Californians Dedicated to Education Foundation. Dr. Salcido’s work has been widely acknowledged for its excellence. She has received a Santa Barbara County Women of the Year Award for the 19th Senate District and the 37th Assembly District and the Administrator of the Year award from the Association of California School Administrators.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Gold Sponsor $1000, Silver Sponsor $500, Bronze Sponsor $250, Friend Sponsor $100
Space is Limited.
RSVP is required by December 5th and has been CLOSED for this event.

Members in good stand may attend at no cost, Non-members ticket cost $40.
This is an outdoor event pending weather.
Board Officers
**officers that will stand for approval for installation.
President: Suzanne Cohen
First Vice President: Laura Capps**
Second Vice President: Claudette Roehrig
Secretary: Meredith Murr
Treasurer: Deborah L. Schwartz**
Communications Officer: Lucrezia DeLeon**
(corrected from printed slate)
Thank to our Sponsors!
Gold Sponsors
EJ Borah
Dr. Teri Jory and Dr. Seth Geiger
Judith Hopkinson
Marsha Marcoe
Anne Smith Towbes
Claudette and Jim Roehrig
Merryl and Chuck Zegar
Silver Sponsors
Leslie Bhutani
Suzanne and Michael Cohen
Jill and Ron Dexter
Suzan Garner and Bart Mendel
Meredith Murr
Anne Schowe
Sandy Stahl
Laurie Siegel
Bronze Sponsors
Supervisor Laura Capps
Marcia Cohen
Ann Daniel
Deborah David
Judy and Rob Egenolf
Anna Grotenhuis
Hon. Hannah-Beth Jackson
Beryl and Neil Kreisel
Angie Swanson-Kyriaco and Goleta Councilmember James Kyriaco
Dorothy Largay
Kathryn LePage
Dr. Olivia Loewy
Goleta Coucilmember Luz Reyes-Martin
Vicki Johnson and Ralph Minc
Emily Zacarias, Goleta School Board
Friend Sponsors
Kate and Russell Carter
Marybeth Carty, SB County Board of Education
Supervisor Joan Hartmann
Judi Weisbart
Mary Rose
Suzanne Peck
Deborah Longstaff Lynch
Molly Wetta
Janet Wolf
Peggy Polos
Ruth Rubin
Jane Herner
Gail Marshall
Josie Martin
Catherine Swysen
Lucrezia DeLeon
Christy Stillwell
Beth Pitton-August
Dr. Anna Everett, SBCC Trustee
Susan Jordan
Bill Rosen and Lois Rosen
Barbara Harvey Malley
Ann Brode
Barbara Magerum
Beverly Herbert
Cindy Lyons
D.C. McGuire
Kate Silsbury
Lauren Katz
Lilyan Cutter
Martha Gabbert
Mary Ellen and Dennis Wylie
Sondra Aggeler
Hon. Susan Rose
Tish Gainey
Gail Osherenko
Jane Herner
Josie Martin
Julia Lowell
Caroline MacDougall
Susan Washing
Kikka Bayly
Gracie Huerta
Gretchen Lieff
Liz Martinez

Sponsorship list is updated regularly as new contributions are received. Sponsors make our events accessible to all members of our community.

Meet Our Endorsed Candidates Featuring Congressmember Carbajal
2022-10-17 17:00 - 18:00 | Crush Bar and Tap, 1129-A State Street, Santa Barbara, CA, United States
Democratic Women of Santa Barbara County conducts a rigorous, independent research and interview process to determine which candidates fit best with our communities needs and have the skills to be an effective elected official. Join us for an exclusive opportunity to hear from our endorsed candidates how they intend to build a healthy Santa Barbara and how they will center your needs.
Monday, October 17, 2022 at 5pm at Crush Bar & Tap @ 1129-A State St, Santa Barbara, CA
We invite you to learn with us, connect with others in the community around important issues and to be curious how you can make a difference.
Complimentary wine for first 25 attendees, bring a friend raffle and nibbles provided.
Registration link https://forms.gle/adTf9GYJJzSFRdPw7

Protecting the Democratic House Majority: With Julia Brownley and Christy Smith
2022-10-10 16:30 - 18:30 | Address provided upon RSVP, Santa Barbara, CA, United States
Protecting the Democratic House Majority in Our Own Backyard!
Please join Beryl and Neil Kreisel, The Honorable Susan Rose and The Democratic Women of Santa Barbara County for a fundraiser in support of our neighboring Congressional candidates Congressmember Julia Brownley and Fmr. Assemblymember Christy Smith.
Click to RSVP here

The path for Democrats to keep their majority in the House of Representatives runs right through California! If every CA. Congressperson keeps his/her seat, and we flip a couple of toss-ups, California will help keep the House in the hands of Democrats. In this midterm election, the Dobbs decision has made a woman’s freedom to make decisions about her own body a potentially determinative issue, and women will play an outsize role in the outcome of the election. We invite you to join us in support of two amazing women candidates from neighboring districts, one an incumbent, the other looking to flip a Republican-held seat.
JULIA BROWNLEY has represented Ventura County in Congress since 2012. She has a fabulous record on Women’s Rights, health, climate change and gun safety. But redistricting has made her re-election more difficult. She needs and deserves our support.
CHRISTY SMITH represented Santa Clarita (right next door) in the CA. State Assembly. She ran for Congress in 2020 against Republican Mike Garcia, a full blown MAGA; she lost by the smallest margin imaginable. This time favorable redistricting and help from her neighbors can get her across the finish line. Smith is a longtime advocate of abortion rights and Garcia is one of the “leaders of the nationwide effort to ban all abortion procedures”.

CANCELLED - Fundraiser for Malia Cohen for State Controller
2022-10-09 | Address provided upon RSVP, Santa Barbara, CA, United States
THIS EVENT IS CANCELLED
Join Democratic Women of Santa Barbara, Senator Monique Limón, Hon. Laura Capps, Hon. Hannah Beth Jackson & Hon. Susan Rose in supporting Malia Cohen for State Controller

To RSVP or additional information contact Nicole Ward at nicole.ward.ca@gmail.com

Contributions are not tax deductible. The California Political Reform Act (Proposition 34) places limits on
contributions to candidates for state office and imposes certain prohibitions. This request does not seek a
contribution in excess of applicable limits or from prohibited sources. An individual, union, PAC, and other
entities may contribute a maximum of $8,100 to the committee per election, primary and general. A
registered Small Contributor Committee may contribute a maximum of $16,200 per election
Paid for By Malia Cohen for Controller 2022
Sunday, October 9, 2022

Rally for Inclusive Education
2022-10-08 10:00 - 14:00 | 123 E Carrillo Street, 123 E Carrillo Street, Santa Barbara
AS BALLOTS DROP, COMMUNITY TO GALVANIZE GRASSROOTS SUPPORT FOR SCHOOL BOARD CANDIDATES WHO CHAMPION INCLUSIVE POLICIES

Santa Barbara, CA. On Saturday, October 8, community groups are galvanizing support for school board candidates throughout South County who champion inclusive policies for our schools. The event will feature remarks from several candidates and student leaders prior to kicking off a massive grassroots canvass effort to connect with voters in each district.
“These inclusive education candidates know that by giving every student that enters our schools an accessible learning experience that respects them, includes them in the classroom, and addresses whatever unique challenges they may face, we ensure that all children have the best chance of entering further education and the world beyond at the fair, equal level they deserve,” said Finnegan Wright, Dos Pueblos High School student.
This election there are competitive races for nearly every school board seat – from elementary through SBCC – as opponents of comprehensive sex education, ethnic studies, and implicit bias training, etc. have organized a slate of candidates to run.
What: Rally for Inclusive Education
When: Saturday, October 8, 2022 at 10am
Where: 123 E. Carrillo St.
Who: All are welcome/Open to the public
PLEASE RSVP
The event is sponsored by the Santa Barbara County Democratic Party, Democratic Women of Santa Barbara County and Planned Parenthood Central Coast Action Fund.

Preparing for the Unraveling of Roe V. Wade
2022-07-25 17:00 - 18:00 | Crush Bar and Tap, 1129-A State Street, Santa Barbara, CA, United States
Democratic Women of Santa Barbara County and the Planned Parenthood Central Coast Action Fund invite you to join us for a discussion about how we prepare for the unraveling of Roe V Wade and the assault on women’s health care.
Are you wondering what you can do if the supreme court ends the constitutional protection of abortion rights? Join DemWomen and the Planned Parenthood Central Coast Action Fund as we take a closer look at What it took to get here? What comes next? And What can we do to prepare? Join us for sips, nibbles and activism.
Presented by Democratic Women and Planned Parenthood Action Fund

Women in Democracy: Celebrating our 50th Anniversary
2022-06-26 | Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort, 633 E. Cabrillo St., Santa Barbara, CA, 93103, United States
Sunday, June 26, 2022
SOLD OUT!
VIP Reception at 4:15, Event Starts at 5:00 PM
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
633 E. Cabrillo St.
Featuring Keynote Speaker Congresswoman Katie Porter
Mistress of Ceremonies: Former State Senator Hannah-Beth Jackson

In Washington, Congresswoman Porter has remained committed to putting Orange County families first. As a member of the House Oversight and Reform Committee and Vice Chair of the Subcommittee on Government Operations, she’s asked tough questions of bank CEOs and administration officials to hold them accountable to the American people. She’s also a proud member of the House Natural Resources Committee, where she works tirelessly to protect our beaches and public lands, elevate science-based solutions to the climate crisis, and keep Orange County families safe from wildfires. She chairs the Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee, where she leads efforts to hold polluters accountable.
SOLD OUT! Thank you for all your support ~ We are overwhelmed by our community.
To be added to the waitlist please email us.

Meet Community Leaders Who are Reimagining Justice
2022-05-16 17:00 - 18:00 | Municipal Winemakers, 22 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, CA
Poor youth of color are disproportionately suspended or expelled from school and incarcerated in Santa Barbara County. Once they are system-involved, they tend to stay in the system. Come meet Santa Barbara County organizations working towards social justice equity. Join a discussion featuring Connie Alexander and Audrey Gamble of Gateway Educational Services and Christy Stillwell of SB Teen Legal Clinic to learn about local initiatives to disrupt the school to prison pipeline. We invite you to learn with us, connect with others in the community around this issue and discuss how we can make a difference. Complimentary wine and snacks provided.
Attendees can RSVP here. Thank you.

Guests:
Connie Alexander and Audrey Gamble, Gateway Educational Services
Christy Stilwell, Santa Barbara Teen Legal Clinic

Resources:
7 Tips for Speaking Out at School Board Meetings to be effective Advocates for Students
Letter to the editor RJ Diversion template
Curated Booklist

Meet Charles Booker, US Senate candidate running against Rand Paul
2022-03-09 17:30 - 19:30 | Address provided upon RSVP, Santa Barbara, CA, United States
Please join us in Santa Barbara on Wednesday, March 9th,
5:30 pm – 7:00 pm PST

Event hosted by Bill Burton, Laura Capps, James Joyce III,
and Taryn & Tim O’Neil

SUGGESTED DONATION IS $150, BUT ALL ARE WELCOME!

Location provided upon RSVP

RSVP HERE: Charles Booker — Donate via ActBlue
