| Local Venue Cancels Show of Anti-Gay Artist |
| This week we found out reggae singer Buju Banton, whose lyrics call for violence against gay people, was scheduled to perform at the VooDoo Lounge in downtown San Jose. Due to the actions of the San Jose Human Rights Commission, their city staff support, and other activists in our community, the VooDoo Lounge canceled this show. Please take a minute to thank the commission at hrc@sanjoseca.gov and the VooDoo Lounge at |
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| Want to network? |
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Fellow SVYDer, Jim Cogan, has graciously offered to sponsor two young dems to every Century Club Luncheon. This monthly meeting is a great networking opportunity, as it draws many elected officials, non-profit leaders, and labor activists. The November meeting will feature Congresswoman Anna Eshoo and the December meeting will be a Holiday gathering with all of electeds in attendence, from city to federal office. This offer is first-com, first serve, so email Jim right away to claim your seats. | |
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Greetings!
Please join us for our next General Membership Meeting
Monday, October 19, 7p.m.
UFCW Local 5, 240 S Market Street, San Jose, CA
Please bring donations for our toiletries drive (travel size soaps, shampoos, toothpaste, etc) to donate to a local homeless shelter. Also, last chance to bring children's costumes for the City of San Jose.
Dinner will be provided. Agenda items include: upcoming Halloween fundraiser, trips to Tahoe, San Diego, and Orlando, FREE tickets to events, and how you can make a difference in this November's elections.
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Campaign Update |
| SVYD is helping in three important races this fall: a local city council race and two out of state races.
Daniel Nguyen is a young democrat running for Cupertino City Council. He needs grassroots support with contacting voters by phone and in person. Help him by signing up here. We are volunteering for Creigh Deeds for Virginia Governor and Jon Corzine for New Jersey Governor by calling voters in those respective states. These races will show how much support Democratic candidates have going into the 2010 elections. If you want to help elect these two great Democrats, fill out this form.
Questions? Email Political Director Andrae Macapinlac |
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SVYD Halloween Fundraiser Party |
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Thurs, Oct 29, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m., Azucar, 71 E San Fernando, San Jose - pre-sale tickets $20 students / $30 young professionals, door prices $25 / $35 - includes your SVYD Membership dues for 2009 - 2010
Live music and DJ, special emcee Robbie Rob, free appetizers and soft drinks, costume contest, and much more!
Sponsorships of this event includes associate membership to SVYD and VIP guest status. For more info, please email Gurinder or visit our Act Blue page. | |
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Other events
Brunch and Panel with Sen. Joe Simitian - Sun, Oct 25 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., for more info see his website. He has offered five tickets for young democrats. The first five people to email Mia will get these free seats.
Dinner with Asm. Paul Fong and Chef Martin Yan - Thurs, Oct 29, 6:00 - 8:30 p.m., for more info see the event page. Student tickets are $50.
Hope to see you at an event soon!
Mia White
Silicon Valley Young Democrats
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