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March 10th, 2012
The Primary, a Watch Party, a Picnic Table & More
News, Opinion, Upcoming Events & Links of Interest
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Tu 3/13 - Primary Day - GO VOTE !!!Tu 3/13 - Election Results Watch Party @ Rogue Tavern - 7PM Fr 3/16 - (& every Friday @ 11:30) - Lunch @ Magnolia Cafe w/OTM Dems & other Progressives
MAPFr 4/6 - Lunch w/ Sarah Bianchi, Deputy Asst. to the President, at the Harbert Center (details to follow) Tu 4/17 - Charter School Forum (Make Plans Now to Attend this Important Discussion)
Su 4/22 - Earth Day
OTM DEM Picnic w/The
Nature Conservancy @ Railroad Park
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COMING EVENTS
& ACTIVITIES
********************* The Nature Conservancy
Celebrates
Earth Day:
"Picnic for the Planet"
on Sunday, 4/22 in
Railroad Park !
Come join our
OTM DEM Family Picnic!!
11AM to 3 PM
Free & open to everyone. Bring your blankets and pic-i-nic baskets & join the Conservancy worldwide in attempting to set a Guiness world record for the most people picnicking in a 24-hr period. Cool music thruout the day. Fun giveaways! Food, drinks & adult beverages available for purchase.
View scores of picnic tables purchased by local businesses, non-profits and individuals & adorned by local artists! We'd like to have a big turnout, and do our part to boost the numbers for the Conservancy's goal of 24,000 folks across the globe so please plan on coming. We'll have a blast!
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ULTIMATE LADIES POWER LUNCH FOR CONGRESS-
WOMAN TERRI SEWELL
Linda Verin is putting together tables for the event at B&A Warehouse, March 23rd, at 11:30. Tickets are $100. Contact Linda if you'd like to sit with your OTM Dem friends and support our Democratic Congresswoman.
Linda's Email
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First, be sure to VOTE on TUESDAY & Second, COME to the 'WATCH PARTY' at ROGUE TAVERN that EVENING !!!
Join the Jefferson County Democratic Executive Com-
mittee, the Young Democrats, and Over the Mountain
Democrats at Rogue Tavern, 2312 2nd Ave N, down-
town to watch all the returns come in! As you know,
we have several contested judicial races on our bal-
lot, plus the race for the 6th Congressional District,
among others. From the other side of the ballot, we'll
learn which Rs we'll face in November. And let's be
honest, aren't you curious to see which 'crazy' will win
their side's fight for Prez? Not to mention the face-off
between Beason and Bachus. The evening begins at
7 PM. Come early and have some dinner. We'll see you there! Here're the directions. |
VALERIE JARRETT raised both money and enthusiasm
for Mr. Obama while here in Birmingham.
 | Jarrett at Birmingham OFA HQ last
Tueday afternoon.
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One of President Obama's closest advisors and long time confidants spoke to a standing room only crowd of supporters at the Wine Loft on Saturday evening, and to a group of dedicated volunteers at OFA headquarters on Monday afternoon. She was in Alabama for the Selma March Anniversary. Articulate and persuasive, she impressed everyone who heard her speak. |
Now about that Picnic Table .....
 As part of our participation in the Nature Conservancy's Earth Day Picnic at Railroad Park (see the side bar to the left), we're finishing and painting a picnic table to be displayed in the park, along with more than 50 others from participating organizations and non-profits. The contributions for the tables will fund local and national projects of the Conservancy. Just imagine the creative variety of designs we'll see on all the tables! In addition, the tables will be displayed around town for a few weeks after Earth Day. When it's returned to us, we'll raffle it off at an event in the future! It'll look great on somebody's deck or patio, and weather durability is being planned for. It will be finished with good, Democratic care and attention to detail! If you're interested in helping with the project, contact Tony Parker. As a matter of fact, initial sanding and prep of the table is happening this morning at 10:30 at the Jeffco Democratic Headquarters at 2027 4th Avenue North. Contact Tony for details. |
WHY I'M A DEMOCRAT
Ever have anyone ask you why you're a Democrat? We all have our
personal reasons. Click HERE to see why OTM DEM members are proud to let the world know they're DEMOCRATS ! |
LINKS OF INTEREST
Pastor James Evans Calls for Immigration Justice - Many of you know James Evans from his commentary carried in the Birmingham Post-Herald, before it's demise. Here's a link to his recent article in the Anniston Star about the regressive immigration law of HB 56.
Alabama restrictions on women's health care remain in the national political spotlight. Click here to read the article in AlterNet and the ridiculous comments of State Senator Scofield.
Bryan Stevenson, of Montgomery's Equal Justice Initiative, recently spoke to TED, a California based non-profit devoted to fostering and promoting "ideas worth spreading." View his profile and video of his talk at
TED's website. Get to know this man! His presentation gathered $1.2 M in pledges for his organization to be applied here in Alabama.
Richard Newton, local attorney, and friend of OTM Dems, was just presented one of 6 AP awards for Alabama for his commentary on Alabama immigration law. Click here to listen to the award winning commentary on WBHM's website. Congratulations, Richard!
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FRIEND US ON FACEBOOK !!!
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Please remember, OTM DEM Members Tony Parker & Linda Clay-Verin are on the March 13th Primary Ballot as Obama Delegates to this Summer's Convention.
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WE NEED YOU !!!
Former Speaker of the House Tip O'Neill was famous for reminding everyone, "All politics is local." Whether we get worked up about slurs against President Obama, or demeaning Republican social legislation in Alabama, we can really only do effective work LOCALLY. But we must DO SOMETHING. Volunteers are needed. Volunteer with the official Jeffco Democratic Party office. Richard Mauk (205-279-2588) will be glad to hear from you. Volunteer with Leanne Townsend down at OFA Headquarters (205-202-4200). Spread the word for 2012! And please come help US, your OTM Dem family. Grass roots organizations require regular watering and nurturing. Any and all sorts of help are needed and welcome. Contact Linda Verin if you're interested in helping, or for more details. Thanks! |
Contact Info
OTM Dem Co-chair
Bob Parker
bandl@bobparker.com
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