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Christian County Democrats celebrate the holidays

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It was another successful holiday party for the Democrats in Christian County on Dec. 2, 2023.

The food was good, the Cattywampus Band fantastic as always, and our speaker Stephanie Hein was inspiring!

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Hein (Missouri Representative from the 136th District) said we need to raise the money, work the field, and take ownership of President Biden's accomplishments.

"We have to tell our story!"

The story of an economy for all, help for seniors, health insurance for all, public education, and the freedom to read. Hein also asked us to keep informed about issues in Jefferson City, and call the Speaker's office on bills that you object to.

"Use your voice, step up and be involved!"

Photos by Polly Dross, David Lee, and Haven Miller.

Christian County Democrats celebrate holidays on positive note

On December 3, 2022, Christian County Democrats (along with many Greene County Democrats) celebrated the holiday season and recent political wins.

Entertainment

The legendary Cattywampus Band started us out with positive notes of traditional and original songs, with Tom Parker on banjo and vocals, and Kent Franks, Danny Lockmiller, and Mark Crabtree on guitar and vocals.

Lucas Kunce, Guest speaker

Our new Christian County Democratic Central Committee Chair, Bob Rubino, introduced guest speaker, Lucas Kunce, recent candidate for U.S. Senate. Kunce gave a passionate speech about the importance of working-class Americans and our role as Democrats in supporting them. And when folks question the resourcefulness of the American people, Democrats should remind them of what we have done for working class people in the past—healthcare reform, raising the minimum wage, universal paid sick days, addressing student debt, progressive taxation, public education, and energy and environmental reform. And we are not done yet!

Litton Award goes to…

For the last 26 years we have given the Litton Award to someone in our area who has gone above and beyond in supporting the Democratic Party in our county. Marge and Mike Bramer, who won this award last year, explained the significance of this award, and presented the 2022 award to Robin Rader. Rader has worked as Treasurer for the Democrat Club of Christian County as well as being a member of the Central Committee for several years. She has chaired our holiday party in recent years and is always open to helping out when and where she can.

Live Auction

The live auction was a hit with lots of donated goodies to purchase—baskets of food and many other treats, two of Violet Roller’s legendary pecan pies, a Missouri Department of Conversation print, and Rader’s (and her mother’s) popular peanut brittle. Thanks to all Committee members who donated items to the auction! Since the holiday party is also a fundraiser for the Central Committee, the auction brings in money for future Democrat candidates!

Thanks also to the sponsors of the party AND, of course, all those folks in our area attending this year!

29th Holiday Party welcomes in the Season

On Saturday night Dec. 4, 2021, Christian County Democrats, joined by many Greene County Democrat friends, celebrated the season and cheered on our Democratic values.

Guest speaker Scott Sifton rallied the audience by reiterating our common values, especially those supporting workers by advocating for unions, affordable health care, education, and equitable pay. Sifton is running for Roy Blunt’s seat in the U.S. Senate, but he also stressed the importance of Missouri Senate and House of Representatives races and urged us to continue our support for candidates running as Democrats next year. (We were pleased to have Amy Freeland, running for 140th District Representative, in our audience.)

Every year since 1996 the Christian County Democratic Central Committee (CCDCC) has selected someone to receive the Litton Award named in memory of Jerry Litton, Democratic U.S. Representative from Missouri who died in 1976 after winning the primary for U.S. Senate. The Litton Award honors someone in our area who has gone above and beyond in supporting our county’s Democratic Party. This year’s recipients are Marge and Mike Bramer. Both are members of CCDCC and have worked in numerous capacities to champion Democratic values. While receiving the award, Marge recalled that her political activities began with the JFK presidential campaign.

The Cattywampus Band again provided our holiday music—giving first-time attendees and returning ones some classic tunes to ring in the new year. A highlight of the evening was our live auction of pies, baskets, and sundries. The auction was highly successful in raising funds for the CCDCC. The Patriotic basket of goodies, the pecan pie, and the peanut brittle attracted some of the highest bids. Huge thanks to all who donated to the auction, and deep appreciation and thanks to this year’s party sponsors. We all hope for a successful new year, one marked by lots of Democrats winning elections!

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Highlights from the 2019 CCDCC Holiday Party

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The 28th Annual CCDCC Holiday Party was held on December 7th, 2019, at the Fremont Hills Country Club. Missouri Senator Scott Sifton, District 1 (D) was our guest speaker. Senator Sifton called on us to “stay on our toes” because Missouri Republicans plan on going back to propositions they have pushed in the past: more gerrymandering; increased gun access, especially in schools; limits on Medicaid expansion; restricting unions; restricting women’s health care; and amending our prevailing wage law.

Senator Sifton asks that we not “cloister ourselves,” but reach out to others, especially those on the fence politically. We can not expect people to come to us, we need to reach out and let them know we will work to make our state and local governments work for all of us.

Please consider joining us in making Missouri a better place for ALL OF US.