• We meet monthly on the Third Saturday at NAAR Hall of the VUCC, 620 Sharmrock Blvd, Venice. Social time starts at 10.30 and the Business Meeting at 11 am. Social Time starts at 10.30am and the Business Meeting at 11am and concludes around 1

    pm

    We also meet at Liberal Libations on the !st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month at Hotel Venezia, 425 US 41 Bypass North in Venice Fl from 5-7pm

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  • Application: Venice Area Democratic Club 2026 Scholarship
    For Venice High School graduating Seniors

    An award of $1000 to facilitate post-secondary education for a student demonstratingcivic responsibility in support of democratic principles.


    Name ________________________________________________

    Address ________________________________________________

    Email ________________________ phone ________________

    College orUniversity you plan to attend:

    _________________________________________________________

    Planned course ofstudy:

    _________________________________________________________

    List school activities/recognition/leadership/awards:









    List non-school activities/recognition/leadership/awards:









    Non-familyreference – a person familiar with your community service:


    Name: _________________________________________________

    Email/phone:_______________________________________________

    Occupation/position:_________________________________________


    The scholarship recipient will agree to address the club at a regularmembership meeting, and be featured in a video promoting the importance of
    voting.


    Send application to: Venice AreaDemocratic Club

    PO Box 1743,Nokomis, Florida 34274

    Email:


    Applicationdeadline: February 15, 2026


    Applicant:

    ________________________ _________

    Name Date


    Parent or guardian:

    _____________________ ____________________ _______

    Name Signature Date






    Attach a statement (maximum 400 words) toaddress the following:


    In 2025, there were a series of“Hands Off,” “NoKings” and “Signs of Fascism” rallies, protests, and visibility events by those
    unhappy with the current administration and its policies. These took place throughout the country, includingdowntown Venice and other communities throughout Sarasota County and all of
    Florida. Why are these demonstrationsimportant to democracy? What purpose dothey serve and are they effective?


    Please cite an example fromhistory where citizen protests drove or contributed to change.


    Add paragraph text here.

    Please join the Venice Area Democratic Club at ourSaturday morning, January 17, 2026, meeting to hear Matthew Montavon speak.
    Matt is running for U.S. Congress, Florida 17. 10:30 am-11:00 am social hour,
    meeting starts at 11:00 am. Where: NAAR Hall, 620 Shamrock Blvd, Venice,
    Florida 34293, auxiliary building to Venice United Church of Christ. www.venicedemocrats.org

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