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'''Quad Cities Democratic Socialists of America''' is an [[Illinois]]/[[Iowa]] local of [[Democratic Socialists of America]]. | '''Quad Cities Democratic Socialists of America''' is an [[Illinois]]/[[Iowa]] local of [[Democratic Socialists of America]]. | ||
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| + | ==Steering Committee, 2024== | ||
| + | [[James Blue]], [[Ricky Newcomb]], [[Meagan R]], [[Ciara B]], [[Julia C.]].<ref>[https://quadcitiesdsa.org/2024/07/27/steering-committee-introducing-the-quad-city-worker/]</ref> | ||
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| + | ==Backing John Deere strikers== | ||
| + | The workers at John Deere are voting to authorize a call for a strike. The 10,000 workers at the twelve plants that span Illinois, Iowa, and Kansas are asking the Fortune 100 company to share its prosperity directly. John Deere has relied on the Midwest community for its labor, yet the company's passive conduct has sent its income to its general spending. "The workers in the Quad Cities need their voices heard," [[Sarah Elgatian]], Vice Chair of the [[Quad Cities Democratic Socialists of America]], "John Deere has been a significant employer in our region for its entire history as a company. To provide the workers less than what they earn for the company is a slap in the face. Deere needs to stop thinking of their workers as a commodity and instead as the key to their profits." | ||
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| + | QC DSA stands with the Quad City workers of UAW, because an injury to one is an injury to all. | ||
==Leadership== | ==Leadership== | ||
In 2017 [[Chase Burghgrave]] was the contact for [[Quad Cities Democratic Socialists of America|Quad Cities Democratic Socialists of America Organizing Committee]]. | In 2017 [[Chase Burghgrave]] was the contact for [[Quad Cities Democratic Socialists of America|Quad Cities Democratic Socialists of America Organizing Committee]]. | ||
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| + | ==Co-chair== | ||
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| + | In July 2018 [[Quad Cities Democratic Socialists of America]]'s co-chair was [[Laura Helena Rodriguez]]. <ref>[http://iowapublicradio.org/post/democratic-socialism-having-moment-will-it-be-revolution-sen-sanders-envisions#stream/0]</ref> | ||
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| + | ==2019 leadership== | ||
| + | On a cold wintery day at the end of January 2019, [[Quad Cities Democratic Socialists of America]] members made their way to the basement meeting room of the Davenport Library to discuss goals for the upcoming year and elect new officers for the local chapter. The meeting started off with introductions as we welcomed [[Christoffer Lammer-Heindel]] and [[Christine Darr]] visiting from the Dubuque DSA Chapter. We also welcomed several prospective members for which this was their first meeting reminding those who are new to consider signing up for automatic monthly dues through which a certain percentage of dues goes to the chapter. | ||
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| + | After introductions, the chapter meeting moved on to nominations for the executive board. After compiling the nominations from the nominating committee and taking nominations from the floor we ended up with five members nominated for the five positions. Nominations were as follows: [[AJ Reed]] for Chair, [[Kelly Kruse]] for Vice-Chair, [[Amber Rajcevich]] for Secretary, [[Dan Foley]] for Treasurer, and [[James Blue]] for Sergeant at Arms. Being that only one person was nominated for each position a motion was made to accept the positions by acclimation to which a friendly amendment was made to postpone voting until after several agenda items had been addressed.<ref>[http://quadcitiesdsa.com/2019/01/27/quad-cities-dsa-elects-new-executive-board/ Quad City DSA Quad Cities DSA Elects New Executive Board | ||
| + | by Admin | Jan 27, 2019 ]</ref> | ||
==Council run== | ==Council run== | ||
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==QC DSA Monthly Meeting== | ==QC DSA Monthly Meeting== | ||
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Public · Hosted by [[Molly Rinell]] and [[Chase Burghgrave]]. | Public · Hosted by [[Molly Rinell]] and [[Chase Burghgrave]]. | ||
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==Facebook group== | ==Facebook group== | ||
[[Quad Cities Democratic Socialists of America]] Public Facebook Group as of April 30, 2017;<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/groups/quadcitiesdsa/]</ref> | [[Quad Cities Democratic Socialists of America]] Public Facebook Group as of April 30, 2017;<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/groups/quadcitiesdsa/]</ref> | ||
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'''Admins''' | '''Admins''' | ||
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*[[Michael Wilcox]], Member and Volunteer at [[Unitarian Universalist Congregation of the Quad Cities]] | *[[Michael Wilcox]], Member and Volunteer at [[Unitarian Universalist Congregation of the Quad Cities]] | ||
*[[Michelle Jarboe]], Founder at Advocates of [[Multicultural Innovation for Girls Alliance]] - AMIGA | *[[Michelle Jarboe]], Founder at Advocates of [[Multicultural Innovation for Girls Alliance]] - AMIGA | ||
| − | Kerri Sayers Foley | + | *[[Kerri Sayers Foley]], Independent Consultant at Thirty-One Gifts |
| − | Independent Consultant at Thirty-One Gifts | + | *[[Kalee Kerper]], Dubuque Senior High School |
| − | Kalee Kerper | + | *[[Jimmy Folkers]] |
| − | Dubuque Senior High School | + | *[[Zsalanda Dixon]], IT Support at RSM McGladrey, Inc. |
| − | Jimmy Folkers | + | *[[Sherry Plath O'Keefe]], Community Volunteer/Aspiring Author at Retired |
| − | Zsalanda Dixon | + | *[[Gavin Gassmann]], Web Developer at Rock Island Auction - Collector Firearms |
| − | IT Support at RSM McGladrey, Inc. | + | *[[Christian Wagschal]] |
| − | Sherry Plath O'Keefe | + | *[[Vanessa Sinopaa Langdon]] |
| − | Community Volunteer/Aspiring Author at Retired | + | *[[Julien Hayes]], Davenport, Iowa |
| − | Gavin Gassmann | + | *[[Tara Witherow]] |
| − | Web Developer at Rock Island Auction - Collector Firearms | + | *[[Christopher Perrin]], Richwoods High School |
| − | Christian Wagschal | + | *[[Laura Jasper Otten]] |
| − | Vanessa Sinopaa Langdon | + | *[[Portia Beth]] |
| − | Julien Hayes | + | *[[Irene Mekus]] |
| − | Davenport, Iowa | + | *[[Jenni Hilgenberg Pickering]], Augustana |
| − | Tara Witherow | ||
| − | Christopher Perrin | ||
| − | Richwoods High School | ||
| − | Laura Jasper Otten | ||
| − | Portia Beth | ||
| − | Irene Mekus | ||
| − | Jenni Hilgenberg Pickering | ||
| − | Augustana | ||
*[[Katy Strzepek]] | *[[Katy Strzepek]] | ||
*[[C.M. Alexander]] | *[[C.M. Alexander]] | ||
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*[[James Tingley]], Clinton High School | *[[James Tingley]], Clinton High School | ||
*[[Lance Gruhn]], University of Iowa | *[[Lance Gruhn]], University of Iowa | ||
| − | Robert James Shaw | + | *[[Robert James Shaw]] |
| − | Josh Ludeking, Works at Stefanini | + | *[[Josh Ludeking]], Works at Stefanini |
| − | Christopher Shuler, Monmouth, Illinois | + | *[[Christopher Shuler]], Monmouth, Illinois |
| − | Nicholas Frei, Scott Community College | + | *[[Nicholas Frei]], Scott Community College |
| − | Nicole Sears, Parachute, Colorado | + | *[[Nicole Sears]], Parachute, Colorado |
| − | Alisha Renae, Full Time Mommy/Quality Inspector and shipping dept at MA Ford | + | *[[Alisha Renae]], Full Time Mommy/Quality Inspector and shipping dept at MA Ford |
| − | + | *[[Conrad Seevers]], Camarero at Trattoria Dario | |
| − | + | *[[Hannah Back]] | |
| − | Conrad Seevers | + | *[[Michael Frederich]], Owner-operator at Secure Clean LLC |
| − | + | *[[Matt Trimble]] | |
| − | Camarero at Trattoria Dario | + | *[[Tom Ellett]] |
| − | + | *[[Brittnie Serrano]], Residential Counselor at Handicapped Development Center | |
| − | Hannah Back | + | *[[Briana Marie]], Secretary at Moss Law Office |
| − | + | *[[Travis Austin]], UX Architect at Paylocity | |
| − | + | *[[Casey Austin]] | |
| − | + | *[[Cameron Leiby]], Works at Avadyne Health | |
| − | Michael Frederich | + | *[[Rebecca Ramos]] |
| − | + | *[[Mary Difino]], Chicago, Illinois | |
| − | Owner-operator at Secure Clean LLC | + | *[[Adriana Nicole]] |
| − | + | *[[Rohan Genge]], University of Arkansas | |
| − | + | *[[Chris Weiser]] | |
| − | Matt Trimble | + | *[[Avery Blake]] |
| − | + | *[[Kevin Herrmann]], Works at Performance Food Group | |
| − | + | *[[Debra Sperry]] | |
| − | + | *[[Alex Kruse]], Loras College | |
| − | + | *[[Heath Johnson]], Lead Grower at [[DeKalb County Community Gardens]] | |
| − | + | *[[Sarah Irwin]] | |
| − | + | *[[Alyssa Meincke]], Barista at Cool Beanz Coffeehouse | |
| − | Tom Ellett | + | *[[Rebecca Gibson]] |
| − | + | *[[Theresa Jiang]], Assistant Orchestra Director at Davenport Community Schools | |
| − | + | *[[Laurie Figley]] | |
| − | + | *[[Victor Epstein]] | |
| − | Brittnie Serrano | + | *[[Bri Harper]] |
| − | + | *[[Emily Rivard]], Bartender at Bent River Brewing Company | |
| − | Residential Counselor at Handicapped Development Center | + | *[[Maxwell James]], Youth development professional at Boys and Girls Club |
| − | + | *[[Elliott Grier]] | |
| − | + | *[[Nage Sanigam]], Multiskill Operator at Sentry Pool & Chemical Supply Co. | |
| − | Briana Marie | + | *[[Brandon Sanchez]], Paraprofessional at Lincoln-Irving�Elementary�School |
| − | + | *[[Kat Patterson]], Resident Hobo at Dry Creek Refuge | |
| − | Secretary at Moss Law Office | + | *[[Mabe Wassell]] |
| − | + | *[[Janice S. Chapman]], Improviser at The Open Source | |
| − | + | *[[Zachary M. van Luling]] | |
| − | Travis Austin | + | *[[Natalie Yates]] |
| − | + | *[[Silke Keller Mast]] | |
| − | UX Architect at Paylocity | + | *[[AJ Reed]], Congregational Operations Officer at [[Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Clinton]] |
| − | + | *[[Raymond E. Hundley]], Black Hawk College | |
| − | + | *[[Francis Chartrand]] | |
| − | Casey Austin | + | *[[Kate Revaux]], Political Director at [[Cathy Glasson for Governor]] |
| − | + | *[[Gabe Frankel]], Campaign manager at [[Candance Chow]] | |
| − | + | *[[Joseph Hutton]], Works at Biss for Illionis | |
| − | + | *[[John F. Dockery-Jackson]], Rock Island, Illinois | |
| − | Cameron Leiby | + | *[[Irasu Dockery-Jackson]] |
| − | + | *[[Raphael Iaccarino]], Artist at Artwork of Raphael Iaccarino | |
| − | Works at Avadyne Health | + | *[[Anne Mikronis]] |
| − | + | *[[Lindsey Nichole]], Cedar Rapids, Iowa | |
| − | + | *[[George Jolly]] | |
| − | Rebecca Ramos | + | *[[Sean Farley]], Rock Island, Illinois |
| − | + | *[[Dawn Eddleman]], United Township High School | |
| − | + | *[[Abby Burnette]], LPN at Lutheran Living Senior Campus | |
| − | + | *[[Kimburrly Freeman]], Iowa City, Iowa | |
| − | Mary Difino | + | *[[Ricky Newcomb]], Western Illinois University |
| − | + | *[[Kathleen McCabe]], Marycrest College, Davenport, IA | |
| − | Chicago, Illinois | + | *[[Doug Johnson]] |
| − | + | *[[Jessica Ege]] | |
| − | + | *[[James Blue]], Rock Island, Illinois | |
| − | Adriana Nicole | + | *[[Eric Gosh]], Chicago, Illinois |
| − | + | *[[Brian MacLaine]] | |
| − | + | *[[Jared Dennis]], East Moline, Illinois | |
| − | + | *[[Amanda Hanover]] | |
| − | Rohan Genge | + | *[[Hannah Ellis Ackerman]], Family support worker at Child Abuse Council Quad Cities |
| − | + | *[[David Dowell]], St. Ambrose University | |
| − | University of Arkansas | + | *[[Walter Schwan]], Former employee laborer at Iowa Illinois Gas and Electric Company |
| − | + | *[[Austin Panozzo]], Works at John Deere Davenport | |
| − | + | *[[Katy Baggs]] | |
| − | Chris Weiser | + | *[[Cory Chouinard]], Western Illinois University |
| − | + | *[[Jacob Rich]], Guard at Securitas | |
| − | + | *[[Sarah Jane]], Rock Island High School | |
| − | + | *[[McKenzie Gilbert]], Delivery Driver at Chomp Delivery | |
| − | Avery Blake | + | *[[Jessamyn Lockard]], Brooklyn, New York |
| − | + | *[[Brandon Carleton]], Works at Inquired | |
| − | + | *[[Roy Birchard]], Retired at Metropolitan Community Churches | |
| − | Kevin Herrmann | + | *[[Jason Frerichs]], Iowa City High School |
| − | + | *[[Laura Ann]] | |
| − | Works at Performance Food Group | + | *[[Scott Roland]], CEO/CFO/COO and whatever other 'C_O' there is at Spatula City |
| − | + | *[[Brenda Hance]] | |
| − | Debra Sperry | + | *[[Lorraine VanDorn Best]], Morrison, Illinois |
| − | + | *[[Wil Klauer]], Eastern Iowa Community College | |
| − | + | *[[Terry Crews]], Farmer at Pot Farm | |
| − | + | *[[Jeffrey Miller]] | |
| − | Alex Kruse | + | *[[Rebecca Daniels-Kerby]], Child Wrangler and Ring Master at Daniels-Kerby Circus |
| − | + | *[[John Bowman]] | |
| − | Loras College | + | *[[Henry Jay Karp]], Rabbi Emeritus at Temple Emanuel of Davenport |
| − | + | *[[Edward R. Rooney]], Western Illinois University | |
| − | Heath Johnson | ||
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| − | Lead Grower at DeKalb County Community Gardens | ||
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| − | Sarah Irwin | ||
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| − | Alyssa Meincke | ||
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| − | Barista at Cool Beanz Coffeehouse | ||
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| − | Rebecca Gibson | ||
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| − | Theresa Jiang | ||
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| − | Assistant Orchestra Director at Davenport Community Schools | ||
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| − | Laurie Figley | ||
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| − | Victor Epstein | ||
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| − | Bri Harper | ||
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| − | Emily Rivard | ||
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| − | Bartender at Bent River Brewing Company | ||
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| − | Youth development professional at Boys and Girls Club | ||
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| − | Elliott Grier | ||
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| − | Nage Sanigam | ||
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| − | Multiskill Operator at Sentry Pool & Chemical Supply Co. | ||
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| − | Brandon Sanchez | ||
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| − | Paraprofessional at Lincoln-Irving�Elementary�School | ||
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| − | Kat Patterson | ||
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| − | Resident Hobo at Dry Creek Refuge | ||
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| − | Mabe Wassell | ||
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| − | Janice S Chapman | ||
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| − | Improviser at The Open Source | ||
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| − | Zachary M van Luling | ||
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| − | Natalie Yates | ||
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| − | Silke Keller Mast | ||
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| − | AJ Reed | ||
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| − | Congregational Operations Officer at Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Clinton | ||
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| − | Raymond E. Hundley | ||
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| − | Black Hawk College | ||
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| − | Francis Chartrand | ||
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| − | Kate Revaux | ||
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| − | Political Director at Cathy Glasson for Governor | ||
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| − | Gabe Frankel | ||
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| − | Campaign manager at Candance Chow | ||
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| − | Joseph Hutton | ||
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| − | Works at Biss for Illionis | ||
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| − | John F. Dockery-Jackson | ||
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| − | Rock Island, Illinois | ||
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| − | Irasu Dockery-Jackson | ||
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| − | Raphael Iaccarino | ||
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| − | Artist at Artwork of Raphael Iaccarino | ||
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| − | Anne Mikronis | ||
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| − | Lindsey Nichole | ||
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| − | Cedar Rapids, Iowa | ||
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| − | George Jolly | ||
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| − | Sean Farley | ||
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| − | Rock Island, Illinois | ||
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| − | Dawn Eddleman | ||
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| − | United Township High School | ||
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| − | Abby Burnette | ||
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| − | LPN at Lutheran Living Senior Campus | ||
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| − | Kimburrly Freeman | ||
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| − | Iowa City, Iowa | ||
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| − | Ricky Newcomb | ||
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| − | Western Illinois University | ||
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| − | Kathleen McCabe | ||
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| − | Marycrest College, Davenport, IA | ||
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| − | Doug Johnson | ||
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| − | Jessica Ege | ||
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| − | James Blue | ||
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| − | Rock Island, Illinois | ||
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| − | Eric Gosh | ||
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| − | Chicago, Illinois | ||
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| − | Brian MacLaine | ||
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| − | Jared Dennis | ||
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| − | East Moline, Illinois | ||
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| − | Amanda Hanover | ||
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| − | Hannah Ellis Ackerman | ||
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| − | Family support worker at Child Abuse Council Quad Cities | ||
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| − | David Dowell | ||
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| − | St. Ambrose University | ||
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| − | Walter Schwan | ||
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| − | Former employee laborer at Iowa Illinois Gas and Electric Company | ||
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| − | Austin Panozzo | ||
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| − | Works at John Deere Davenport | ||
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| − | Katy Baggs | ||
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| − | Cory Chouinard | ||
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| − | Western Illinois University | ||
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| − | Jacob Rich | ||
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| − | Guard at Securitas | ||
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| − | Sarah Jane | ||
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| − | Rock Island High School | ||
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| − | McKenzie Gilbert | ||
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| − | Delivery Driver at Chomp Delivery | ||
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| − | Jessamyn Lockard | ||
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| − | Brooklyn, New York | ||
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| − | Brandon Carleton | ||
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| − | Works at Inquired | ||
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| − | Roy Birchard | ||
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| − | Retired at Metropolitan Community Churches | ||
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| − | Jason Frerichs | ||
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| − | Iowa City High School | ||
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| − | Laura Ann | ||
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| − | Scott Roland | ||
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| − | CEO/CFO/COO and whatever other 'C_O' there is at Spatula City | ||
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| − | Brenda Hance | ||
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| − | Lorraine VanDorn Best | ||
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| − | Morrison, Illinois | ||
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| − | Wil Klauer | ||
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| − | Eastern Iowa Community College | ||
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| − | Terry Crews | ||
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| − | Farmer at Pot Farm | ||
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| − | Jeffrey Miller | ||
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| − | Rebecca Daniels-Kerby | ||
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| − | Child Wrangler and Ring Master at Daniels-Kerby Circus | ||
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| − | John Bowman | ||
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| − | Henry Jay Karp | ||
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| − | Rabbi Emeritus at Temple Emanuel of Davenport | ||
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| − | Edward R. Rooney | ||
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| − | Western Illinois University | ||
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*[[Andrea Myer]], Works at Augustana College - Illinois | *[[Andrea Myer]], Works at Augustana College - Illinois | ||
*[[Dirk Hillard]] | *[[Dirk Hillard]] | ||
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*[[Nathan McDowell]] | *[[Nathan McDowell]] | ||
*[[Logan Green]], Wage Slave at Karl Marx's Infamous Factory | *[[Logan Green]], Wage Slave at Karl Marx's Infamous Factory | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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[[Category:Democratic Socialists of America]] | [[Category:Democratic Socialists of America]] | ||
[[Category:Iowa]] | [[Category:Iowa]] | ||
[[Category:Quad Cities Democratic Socialists of America]] | [[Category:Quad Cities Democratic Socialists of America]] | ||
Latest revision as of 18:12, 27 July 2024
Quad Cities Democratic Socialists of America is an Illinois/Iowa local of Democratic Socialists of America.
Steering Committee, 2024
James Blue, Ricky Newcomb, Meagan R, Ciara B, Julia C..[1]
Backing John Deere strikers
The workers at John Deere are voting to authorize a call for a strike. The 10,000 workers at the twelve plants that span Illinois, Iowa, and Kansas are asking the Fortune 100 company to share its prosperity directly. John Deere has relied on the Midwest community for its labor, yet the company's passive conduct has sent its income to its general spending. "The workers in the Quad Cities need their voices heard," Sarah Elgatian, Vice Chair of the Quad Cities Democratic Socialists of America, "John Deere has been a significant employer in our region for its entire history as a company. To provide the workers less than what they earn for the company is a slap in the face. Deere needs to stop thinking of their workers as a commodity and instead as the key to their profits."
QC DSA stands with the Quad City workers of UAW, because an injury to one is an injury to all.
Leadership
In 2017 Chase Burghgrave was the contact for Quad Cities Democratic Socialists of America Organizing Committee.
Co-chair
In July 2018 Quad Cities Democratic Socialists of America's co-chair was Laura Helena Rodriguez. [2]
2019 leadership
On a cold wintery day at the end of January 2019, Quad Cities Democratic Socialists of America members made their way to the basement meeting room of the Davenport Library to discuss goals for the upcoming year and elect new officers for the local chapter. The meeting started off with introductions as we welcomed Christoffer Lammer-Heindel and Christine Darr visiting from the Dubuque DSA Chapter. We also welcomed several prospective members for which this was their first meeting reminding those who are new to consider signing up for automatic monthly dues through which a certain percentage of dues goes to the chapter.
After introductions, the chapter meeting moved on to nominations for the executive board. After compiling the nominations from the nominating committee and taking nominations from the floor we ended up with five members nominated for the five positions. Nominations were as follows: AJ Reed for Chair, Kelly Kruse for Vice-Chair, Amber Rajcevich for Secretary, Dan Foley for Treasurer, and James Blue for Sergeant at Arms. Being that only one person was nominated for each position a motion was made to accept the positions by acclimation to which a friendly amendment was made to postpone voting until after several agenda items had been addressed.[3]
Council run
In April 2017, Quad Cities Democratic Socialists of America member Dylan Parker was elected to the Rock Island City Council, 5th Ward aAlderman, with Democratic Socialists of America support.
QC DSA Monthly Meeting
Public · Hosted by Molly Rinell and Chase Burghgrave.
Saturday, July 22 at 3 PM - 5 PM CDT
Moline Public Library, Moline, IL, 3210 41st St, Moline, Illinois 61265.[4]
Invited on Facebook
- Jess Beshears
- Julia McMeekan
- Greg Harris
- Gregg Johnson
- Josh Fredenburg
- Alexis Maldonado
- Squills McGills
- Vanessa Lynn
- Aaron Sharp
- Collin West
- Ashley Buck
- Jilena Rae
- John Crane
- Karene Nagel
- Javier Miranda
- Rusty Shackleford
- Michael Lambert
- Maria Dickmann
- Emily Welch
- Emilene Leone
- Ashley Laura Welch
- Ian Lambach
- Dave Geenen
- Tracy Leone
- Dan Morris
Interested
- Livy Michelle
- Dave Bummaire
- Cory Shook
- Dennis Platt
- Alex Mahaffey
- Kenneth Sagers
- Therese Guise
- James McAdam
- Josh Saunders
- Audrey Wheeler Adamson
Going
Facebook group
Quad Cities Democratic Socialists of America Public Facebook Group as of April 30, 2017;[5]
Admins
- Chase Burghgrave
- Tiffany Xaviersoren
- Molly Rinell, Rockridge High School
- Ashley Laura Welch, Black Hawk
- Dylan Parker, Alderman - 5th Ward at City of Rock Island Government
Members
- Adrian Schneider, Swarthmore, Pennsylvania
- Faizan Eagle, Cadet College Fateh Jang
- Ian Gonzalez, University of Iowa
- Jess Beshears, Pratt Institute
- Ellie Ravensong, Central Texas College
- Dee Kelley, Clinton, Iowa
- Tanner Radig, Works at Earth
- Julia McMeekan, Regional Field Director at Bernie 2016
- Maggie Mahieu, Teacher at Davenport Community Schools
- Dennis Stoddard
- Dave Bummaire
- Alexis Maldonado, Server at Duck City Bistro
- Wil Thomas, Cook at Me & Billy
- Bushra Tayh, University of Iowa
- Susan Weir, Être humain at La planète bleue
- George Barajas, Works at John Deere
- Edivan Guerrero, Landscape Industry Certified Manager at Aunt Rhodies Inc.
- Jean Cushman
- Vanessa Lynn, Works at FedEx
- KeIsea Kruger, Geneseo, Illinois
- Dennis Platt, University of Dubuque
- Al Walker, Western Illinois University
- Jacqueline Mathis, Cordinator at Spectrum Quad Cities
- Devin Spencer, Derrick Zoolander School For Kids Who Can't Read Good And Wanna Do Other Things Good Too
- Cynthia McClure, Producer and Sound Engineer at KHOI Community Radio
- Will Barrow, Western Illinois University
- Kristine Noppe, Independant Designer at Kristinenoppe.origamiowl.com
- Daniel Cousins
- Jose Antonio Ortega, Journeyman Wireman at IBEW 145
- Collin West, Sales Associate at Younkers
- Kevin Smith, Sleuthslayer at World's Giantest Detective Agency
- Sofia Ortega
- Nick Litterer, Bettendorf, Iowa
- Fran Sedam, Western Illinois University
- Amber Rajcevich
- Rebecca Stichter, Photographer at Milestone Memories by RS
- Zak Lavine, Works at Twilight Riverboat - Mississippi River Cruise
- Ashley Buck, Actor at Terror at Skellington Manor
- Jilena Warren
- Scott Scarbrough, Auto Damage Claims Adjuster at Allstate
- Alex Mahaffey, Rock Island High School
- Brandon Swenson, Night Crew at IC CityHighschool
- Steele Mike, Works at Stand Up Comedian
- Barbara Galloway, Santa Monica College
- Jane I. Duax
- Nad Yllek
- John M. Dooley
- Kenneth Sagers, Moline Senior High School
- Wayne Hean, Owner-operator at Self Employed Farmer
- Catherine Aguilar
- Peggy Garrison, University of Nebraska–Lincoln
- Todd Dierks, Owner/LMT at Center for Neuromuscular Therapy LLC
- Daniel M. Foley, Jr., John Deere
- Kamille Brashear Tay Bird, Quantum Pirate at Pleiades
- Alison Michelle, Davenport, Iowa
- Ivanlli Nicolas, Notary Public at Washoe County, Nevada
- Bob Babcock, Owner at Political and Social Activist
- Lori Frieden Janke, Davenport, Iowa
- Jeremy Suman, Black Hawk College
- Michele Lea Hexen
- Karene Nagel, Davenport, Iowa
- Laura Helena Rodriguez
- Justin Comer, Saxboy at JC//jp
- Zach Metzger
- Nick Patten, Bettendorf High School
- Kristin Veach
- Javier Miranda, University of Otago
- Erin Lutz Adams
- Therese Guise, Moline, Illinois
- Carolyn Ann Levine, Muscatine, Iowa
- Hayleigh Noel Covella, Executive Assistant to the County Administrator at Rock Island County
- Rusty Shackleford, Black Hawk
- Michael Lambert, Service Sales Representative at Cintas Corporation
- Maria Dickmann, 2nd Ward Alderman at City of Davenport
- Brieana Weybright, Moline, Illinois
- Joshua Owens
- Brian J. Nelson
- Dakota Paulie Calzone Watson, Cook at Casey's General Store
- Katie Reinhardt, Special Collections Librarian at Davenport Public Library
- Karen Vitale
- Tina Schmall
- Tayler Wheatley, SNAP-Ed Nutrition Program at University of Illinois Extension
- Josh Saunders, Bettendorf, Iowa
- Justin Gilbraith
- Jordan Stockwell, Augustana College, Rock Island
- Jerry Miller, Jr., Assembly line at John Deere & Company
- JD Zimmerman, Teacher at DCSD
- Laura Jones, Black Hawk
- Melita Tunnicliff, Librarian at Scott Community College Library
- Chad Ackerman, Web Design Specialist at Amplified Local
- Sandi Larew, University of Iowa
- Brian J. Strunk, Clinton Community College, Iowa
- Erin Frederich, Service Manager at Wells Fargo
- Ian Lambach, Substitute Teacher at Rock Island/Milan School District 41
- Jixin Chen, Engineer at John Deere
- Debbie Kepple-Mamros, Works at Western Illinois University-Quad Cities
- Wednesday Bailey
- Andrew Ross, Black Hawk
- Ley Allen
- Charles Fostrom, CUNY Hunter
- Ryan Spurgetis, Iowa City, Iowa
- Michael King
- Jeremiah Johnson, Sales/Repairs at Healthy Habits Bicycles and Nutrition
- Emerald Johnson, REALTOR®; Licensed at Mel Foster Co.
- Adam Wyffels, Black Hawk College
- Kelli Hepton, Davenport, Iowa
- Brittnay Nichole Ater, Alleman High School
- Jarl Carlander
- Mitchell Freeman
- Tracy Leone
- Nicholas James Smallwood
- Sangeetha Rayapati, Professor of Music at Augustana College - Illinois
- Angie Carter
- Karl Rhomberg
- Broc Melton, Black Hawk College
- Shawn Clark
- Laura Shrout
- Kevin Paller, Store Associate/Cashier at ALDI USA
- Joe Rodriguez, Scott Community College
- Mona Everett, The University of Arizona
- Breanna Rose Williams, Bank Teller at Vibrant Credit Union
- Allison Ambrose, Professor at St. Ambrose University
- Nick Babeu, High Commander at Spaceship of the Imagination
- Blake Buck, Illinois State University
- Barbara Swanson Archer
- Jacob Irish, Program Coordinator of Information and Assistance at Western Illinois Area Agency on Aging
- Drew Clevenger, Welder at John Deere Harvester Works
- Thomas L. Fiegen, President at Fiegen Law Firm PC
- Austin James Stone, Actor/Creative team at Motive Direct Pictures
- Lidija Geest, Grizzly bear at Betsy Devos Center For Kids Who Can't Read Good
- Cynthia Safford, Education Specialist at IJAG
- Jen Swisher, Fashion Consultant at LuLaRoe
- Kim Barnum, W. Illinois
- David Brown, Moline, Illinois
- Haley Lammer-Heindel, Works at Dubuque Senior High School
- Bill Harshbarger, Purdue
- Jeffrey Wiersema, UIllinois
By May 30 2017 these names were added;
- Christoffer Lammer-Heindel, Dubuque, Iowa
- Terry MA Brooks I, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
- Dustin Day
- Livy Michelle
- Jennifer Popple
- Paul Storm
- Gregg Johnson, East Moline, Illinois
- Ryan Veach, East Moline, Illinois
- Rob Christenson, Nuke 'Em High
- Jeanne Barr
- Anthony F. Angelic, St. Francis Preparatory
- Louie Meier, Volunteering at Green Party
- Enrique Castaneda Carmona, San Diego, California
- Matt Benson, Courtesy Clerk at Jewel-Osco
- Paul Lockard, Professor of Economics at Black Hawk College
- Farah Marklevits, Works at Augustana College - Illinois
- Daniel Gosa, Journeyman at International Association of Heat and Frost Insulators and Allied Worker
- Doug House, President at Illinois Democratic County Chairmen's Association
- Jodi Damron, Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) at MEDIC EMS
- Katrina Huffman
- Emily Stockdale, Intern at HOPE of East Central Illinois
- Donna Kudla Dyxin
- Jordan Carey, Scott Community College
- Philip Tunnicliff, Augustana College - Illinois
- Tyler George Barlow, Southern Illinois University Carbondale
- Ryan Sickler, Works at Bent River Brewing Company
- Jose Hoshie Carranza, Muscatine Community College
- Gavin Lockard, Works at Powur
- Jakucha Schulte, Mentat at John Deere
- Michael Thomas Kelly, Works at Self-Employed
- Anne McNelis, Davenport, Iowa
- Beverly Strayhall, St. Ambrose University
- Drake Lansman, Sports Writer at The Dispatch / Rock Island Argus
- Olivia Williams, Visiting Assistant Professor at Augustana College - Illinois
- Amanda Conger
- Kelsey Neyrinck, Office Assistant at The City Limo & Party Bus
- Emilene Leone, Davenport, Iowa
- Dylan Kelly
- Bonnie Carey
- Katie Storm, Pastry Chef at Hotel Blackhawk, Autograph Collection
- Anthony Robert Montague
- Todd Pustelnik, Western Illinois University
- Rich D. Hendricks, Pastor at Metropolitan Community Church of the Quad Cities
- Lesa Hadley Khedr, Bettendorf, Iowa
- Anastasia Smith Aldridge, Proprietario di negozio at The Gryphon's Nest Gifts & Goods
- Chris Engelstad, Iowa State
- Cyndi Hartley, Independent contractor (carrier) at Quad-City Times
- Andrew West
- Scottie Van Iseghem, Davenport, Iowa
- Meshel RM, St. Ambrose
- Claire Kovacs, Canisius
- Erica Parrott, Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design
- Michael Gayman, Licensed Massage Therapist at Shipman Chiropractic Clinic
- Olivia Melton, Augustana
- Brian C. Lovato, UCSB
- Liv Carrow, Works at Self-Employed
- Audrey Wheeler Adamson, Davenport Central High School
- Matthew Dusenberry, Program Manager at Group
- Christine Darr, Works at University of Dubuque
- Corey Gingerich, Owner at Empirical Promotion
- Dan Morris, University of Iowa
More names had been added by May 25, 2018;
- Samantha Fischer, Sales agent at Group O
- Kaleb Stebens, Saute'cook at Granite City Food & Brewery
- Charlie Bell, Wyoming, Iowa
- Gabe Tucker, Works at Media Link, Inc.
- Amy Lynn
- Mike Ray, Truck Loader at UPS
- Evan Skolnik, University of Iowa
- Aaron Emerick, Moline, Illinois
- Levi Mccracken, 2nd Assistant Manager at Hy-Vee
- Nicholas Salazar, Deputy State Director - Young Adults at LULAC Iowa
- Maria Bribriesco, Davenport, Iowa
- Laura Nelson, Promoter. Activism, Advocacy, and Philanthropy. at Diversity
- Ryan Hidden, Organizing Representative at Sierra Club
- Jay Strickland
- Michael Wilcox, Member and Volunteer at Unitarian Universalist Congregation of the Quad Cities
- Michelle Jarboe, Founder at Advocates of Multicultural Innovation for Girls Alliance - AMIGA
- Kerri Sayers Foley, Independent Consultant at Thirty-One Gifts
- Kalee Kerper, Dubuque Senior High School
- Jimmy Folkers
- Zsalanda Dixon, IT Support at RSM McGladrey, Inc.
- Sherry Plath O'Keefe, Community Volunteer/Aspiring Author at Retired
- Gavin Gassmann, Web Developer at Rock Island Auction - Collector Firearms
- Christian Wagschal
- Vanessa Sinopaa Langdon
- Julien Hayes, Davenport, Iowa
- Tara Witherow
- Christopher Perrin, Richwoods High School
- Laura Jasper Otten
- Portia Beth
- Irene Mekus
- Jenni Hilgenberg Pickering, Augustana
- Katy Strzepek
- C.M. Alexander
- Lindsey Adelaide, Site Coordinator Kid's Club Bridgeview Elementary at Scott County Family Y
- Jay Wolin, Settled Minister at Unitarian Universalist Congregation of the Quad Cities
- Jenny Stumpff, Davenport, Iowa
- Ceci Reece
- Spring Briggs, Variable Annuity Principal at Modern Woodmen of America
- Lisa Rae Cole, Rock Island, Illinois
- Lindsay O'Brien, St. Ambrose University
- Joaquin Pena
- James Tingley, Clinton High School
- Lance Gruhn, University of Iowa
- Robert James Shaw
- Josh Ludeking, Works at Stefanini
- Christopher Shuler, Monmouth, Illinois
- Nicholas Frei, Scott Community College
- Nicole Sears, Parachute, Colorado
- Alisha Renae, Full Time Mommy/Quality Inspector and shipping dept at MA Ford
- Conrad Seevers, Camarero at Trattoria Dario
- Hannah Back
- Michael Frederich, Owner-operator at Secure Clean LLC
- Matt Trimble
- Tom Ellett
- Brittnie Serrano, Residential Counselor at Handicapped Development Center
- Briana Marie, Secretary at Moss Law Office
- Travis Austin, UX Architect at Paylocity
- Casey Austin
- Cameron Leiby, Works at Avadyne Health
- Rebecca Ramos
- Mary Difino, Chicago, Illinois
- Adriana Nicole
- Rohan Genge, University of Arkansas
- Chris Weiser
- Avery Blake
- Kevin Herrmann, Works at Performance Food Group
- Debra Sperry
- Alex Kruse, Loras College
- Heath Johnson, Lead Grower at DeKalb County Community Gardens
- Sarah Irwin
- Alyssa Meincke, Barista at Cool Beanz Coffeehouse
- Rebecca Gibson
- Theresa Jiang, Assistant Orchestra Director at Davenport Community Schools
- Laurie Figley
- Victor Epstein
- Bri Harper
- Emily Rivard, Bartender at Bent River Brewing Company
- Maxwell James, Youth development professional at Boys and Girls Club
- Elliott Grier
- Nage Sanigam, Multiskill Operator at Sentry Pool & Chemical Supply Co.
- Brandon Sanchez, Paraprofessional at Lincoln-Irving�Elementary�School
- Kat Patterson, Resident Hobo at Dry Creek Refuge
- Mabe Wassell
- Janice S. Chapman, Improviser at The Open Source
- Zachary M. van Luling
- Natalie Yates
- Silke Keller Mast
- AJ Reed, Congregational Operations Officer at Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Clinton
- Raymond E. Hundley, Black Hawk College
- Francis Chartrand
- Kate Revaux, Political Director at Cathy Glasson for Governor
- Gabe Frankel, Campaign manager at Candance Chow
- Joseph Hutton, Works at Biss for Illionis
- John F. Dockery-Jackson, Rock Island, Illinois
- Irasu Dockery-Jackson
- Raphael Iaccarino, Artist at Artwork of Raphael Iaccarino
- Anne Mikronis
- Lindsey Nichole, Cedar Rapids, Iowa
- George Jolly
- Sean Farley, Rock Island, Illinois
- Dawn Eddleman, United Township High School
- Abby Burnette, LPN at Lutheran Living Senior Campus
- Kimburrly Freeman, Iowa City, Iowa
- Ricky Newcomb, Western Illinois University
- Kathleen McCabe, Marycrest College, Davenport, IA
- Doug Johnson
- Jessica Ege
- James Blue, Rock Island, Illinois
- Eric Gosh, Chicago, Illinois
- Brian MacLaine
- Jared Dennis, East Moline, Illinois
- Amanda Hanover
- Hannah Ellis Ackerman, Family support worker at Child Abuse Council Quad Cities
- David Dowell, St. Ambrose University
- Walter Schwan, Former employee laborer at Iowa Illinois Gas and Electric Company
- Austin Panozzo, Works at John Deere Davenport
- Katy Baggs
- Cory Chouinard, Western Illinois University
- Jacob Rich, Guard at Securitas
- Sarah Jane, Rock Island High School
- McKenzie Gilbert, Delivery Driver at Chomp Delivery
- Jessamyn Lockard, Brooklyn, New York
- Brandon Carleton, Works at Inquired
- Roy Birchard, Retired at Metropolitan Community Churches
- Jason Frerichs, Iowa City High School
- Laura Ann
- Scott Roland, CEO/CFO/COO and whatever other 'C_O' there is at Spatula City
- Brenda Hance
- Lorraine VanDorn Best, Morrison, Illinois
- Wil Klauer, Eastern Iowa Community College
- Terry Crews, Farmer at Pot Farm
- Jeffrey Miller
- Rebecca Daniels-Kerby, Child Wrangler and Ring Master at Daniels-Kerby Circus
- John Bowman
- Henry Jay Karp, Rabbi Emeritus at Temple Emanuel of Davenport
- Edward R. Rooney, Western Illinois University
- Andrea Myer, Works at Augustana College - Illinois
- Dirk Hillard
- Ryan Rogers, Burlington, Iowa
- Olivia Dorothy, Associate director at American Rivers
- Stacie Fidlar
- Jayne DeMarco, Rapper at Utopiugly Productions
- Riley Robinson, Moline Public School Dst 40
- Broc Golden, Supervisor at Draft Days Sports Bar
- Matt Lang, Works at Harris Pizza #5
- Jennifer Sharp
- Emily Welch, Senior Content Producer/Editor at WSYX ABC 6
- Andrew Arnold, Board Member at Midcoast Fine Arts
- Danielle Gleason-King
- Ryne Viaene
- Wesly Jackson-De La Rosa, Photographer at Wezz De La Rosa Photography
- Brianna Gray, Iowa State University
- Tim Miller
- Nathan McDowell
- Logan Green, Wage Slave at Karl Marx's Infamous Factory