BC DEMS Holiday Good Cheer Gala
BC DEMS Holiday Gala a FESTIVE SUCCESS!
‘Twas a night of inspiration and celebration at our Holiday Good Cheer Gala on December 4, 2021
Throughout the night, revelers were reminded of the many ways that BC Dem volunteers work to elect Democrats & ensure Oregon stays “True Blue.”
The mood was set with a stirring message of victory, appreciation, and challenge from Senator Jeff Merkley. Jeff reminded us that in addition to celebrating our successful election victories, BC Dem volunteers also have reveling rights when those victories ripple out into great policies – such as the historic passage of the Infrastructure Bill!
To BC PDems, it’s the DeFazio Infrastructure Bill — a capstone to Peter’s illustrious career that has left a lasting mark on Oregon. With sadness and pride, we lifted our glasses in toast to the retiring honorable Congressman Peter DeFazio by Team DeFazio’s (& our very own) Tanya Shively.
In a Holiday Chat with our own State Representative Dan Rayfield we got an update on high points in the life of this eminent legislator, including his most wanted Christmas gift from the BC Dems — an 11-month commitment to ensuring victories in 2022 [we promised to deliver]…
The Gala was a night of contrasts, from a Rockstar Singing Telegram salute to the BC Dems by Jeff Silverman, to a stirring poetry reading of “I Am a Revolutionary” by local artist and poet Zina Allen, to a rollicking “Ugly” Holiday Sweater contest.
When you put a call out for action – even if only for “Ugly” Holiday Sweaters” — BC Dems deliver! Congratulations to winner Maret Traber for her fanciful light-up, music-playing creation that masterfully straddled the border between humorous and horrid. Jolly fun was had by all!!
Throughout the evening, revelers bid on auction items designed to spread the cheer throughout the busy holiday season (and recover thereafter).
The Gala’s Holiday Auction was the capstone of a period of intense work starting in October aimed at raising funds to ensure our dedicated volunteers have the resources they need to win elections in 2022. When proceeds from the Gala are added up from all fundraising sources, we have taken in more than $15,000 this fall alone.
Funding for the headquarters lease is assured – next step, raising money for GOTV resources.
Talk about an occasion for Good Cheer!
Enjoy the Holiday Season, stay cheery, stay informed, and in January be alert for calls to action on our website and in our Hotlines Newsletter.
Want to learn more?
To learn about the progressive legacy of the BC Dems and the many organizations and individuals who have contributed to our efforts these past two years including community sponsors & more, please see our Progressive Legacy [PDF] and Holiday Gala [PDF] programs.
Want to do more? Join a team!
Many hands make light work – and we need all hands on deck in 2022!
Sign up for our Hotlines Newsletter and receive updates on what’s happening; watch for calls for volunteers with particular skill sets.
Want to help right now?
As you go about your holiday shopping please express your appreciation to the wonderful local businesses who have shown they value us as customers through program ads and in-kind donations these past two years.