Message from Amy Fassler, Chair DPVC

December, 2025
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As is often the case, December is often a time of reflection on the past year; things we are thankful for, challenges and losses, hopes for the future. This is certainly the case for Vilas Dems. While the lawlessness and cruelty of the Trump administration has been heartbreaking and demoralizing at times, we have shown that we can come together and march for what we believe in. We have rallied around good candidates and causes and we have welcomed new members to the Democratic Party of Vilas County at social events. I would like to thank all of you who have attended events and stepped up to volunteer. We are stronger because of your support.  A special thanks to Judy Groh, who has stepped down as our treasurer after 6 years, and for her service as a former Chair of the Vilas Dems. Judy will help Bliss Packer transition into the position of treasurer, and we welcome Cathy Conrad as Hospitality Committee Chair and Tom Conrad as Special Projects Committee Chair. 

And now a look to the future…. Vilas Dems will be launching a fundraising campaign to ensure long term financial stability. This will allow us to focus on promoting candidates whose goals align with ours through messaging outreach such as postcarding, billboards and signs. This fund will also allow us to host quarterly events where members will have the opportunity to socialize and share food and conversation.

We are excited to get to work on the 2026 midterms and supreme court election and sharing our message with voters in Vilas County. We will be offering canvas training to get you ready to knock doors, as well as phone calling and post card writing events. We are planning pop up sign events and hope to welcome a host of candidates to share their message with us. Plan on attending monthly meetings and check out the website Vilas Country Democrats to stay up to date on events. I am asking everyone to step up and take action in whatever way you can. 
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"Democracy is not something you believe in or a place to hang your hat, but it's something you do. You participate. If you stop doing it, democracy crumbles." — Abbie Hoffman

Amy Fassler
​Chairperson, DPVC
Donations to Democratic Party of Vilas County are always gratefully accepted. Funds help pay rent on our office in Woodruff and other operating expenses of the county party.
You may donate online:
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Or mail a check to:
Democratic Party of Vilas County
PO Box 1013, Woodruff, WI  54568