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Message from the Chair
Today (Wednesday, October 26) is the last day to mail your ballot in. After today, you must deliver your ballot in person. Your ballot must be received by the Larimer County Clerk by 7:00 pm on Tuesday, November 1. Postmarks do not count!
This is an all mail-in ballot election. If you did not receive a ballot in the mail, please contact the
Larimer County Clerk www.larimer.org/elections to request a ballot. If you did not vote in 2010, a ballot will not be mailed to you, and you must contact th e Larimer County Clerk to request a ballot.
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 Party News Important Dates
Tuesday, March 6, 2012: Democratic Precinct Caucuses.
Saturday, March 10, 2012: Larimer County Democrats Convention & Assembly Saturday, April 14, 2012: Colorado Democrats Convention & Assembly in Pueblo
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Campaign News
Sunday, November 6
"365 to Victory" Day of Action! Sunday, November 6, 2011, marks one year out from Election Day 2012 - and the time to take action is now!Join OFA Colorado teams supporting President Obama as we kick off our 365 days to victory voter registration drive. We'll be canvassing neighborhoods and tabling at local events to register voters across our community. Everything we do in 2011 will be absolutely crucial to our ability to elect Democrats up and down the ticket and keep the White House in 2012. The time to get engaged is now. We hope you can join us.
For more information or to find a "365 to Victory" event nearest you call Alex Steele at 970-306-5280 or email at DSteele@ofacolorado.com.
Organizing for America - Loveland
365 Days to Victory! Come meet with top volunteers, make phone calls, write Letters to the Editor, knock on doors, plan events and make certain that our President is re-elected AND that he has a Congress who will work with him to support the People - not just big corporations and special interests. We are making history, making friends for life and having a fabulous time.
Weekly Call Party/Canvass
Date & Time: Every Monday; 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Mandolin Café; 210 E 4th Street; Loveland
RSVP: Doug 970 988-2060
365 Days to Victory - East Loveland Canvass
Date & Time: Sunday, November 6th; 10:00 AM; 12:00 Noon or 2:00 PM (2 hour shifts)
Location: To Be Determined
365 Days to Victory - West Loveland Canvass
Date & Time: Sunday, November 6th; 10:00 AM; 12:00 Noon or 2:00 PM (2 hour shifts)
Location: Mandolin Café - 210 E 4th Street; Loveland
365 Days To Victory - Community Service - Food Drive
Date & Time: Sunday, November 6th; 10:00 AM; 12:00 Noon or 2:00 PM (2 hour shifts)
Location: Albertsons - Eisenhower & Taft; LovelandRSVP: Kathryn 714 317-3039
Letters to the Editor Workshop
Date & Time: Every Month - Next Workshop on November 12, 10:00 am - Noon
Location: Mandolin Café; 210 E 4th Street; Loveland
RSVP: Kathryn 714 317-3039
Omelets For America - Sunday Brunch
Don't miss this one! We gather every month to enjoy a home-cooked, hearty breakfast, catch up with neighbors and friends and to support a local charity, organization or political candidate. This month's brunch will be in support of the Larimer County Food Bank. Come learn about hunger here in Larimer County and help make a difference in someone's life.
Date & Time: Sunday, November 13, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Location: 6200 W 32nd St; Loveland
RSVP: Nancy 970 744-1498
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Community News
Saturday, October 29:
Community Conversation with Rep. Kefalas Join State Representative John Kefalas for a community conversation at a local coffee shop. Constituents are encouraged to bring any and all questions and issues of state concern for an open conversation with their State Representative. Date & Time: Saturday, October 29, 9:00 - 10:30 am
Location: Reader's Cove, 1001 East Harmony Road # C, Fort Collins
Tuesday, November 1:
Larimer County League of Women Voters Health Care Team is co-hosting two presentations on November 1, 2011.
The presentations will clarify new benefits available through the Affordable Care Act, such as consumer protections in health insurance coverage, prevention and wellness, tax credits for businesses and an explanation of the new health insurance exchange.Affordable Care Act Benefits for Retirees presented by Marguerite Salazar, Director of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Region VIII
This event is co-hosted by the Poudre Retired School Employees Association and the CSU Senior Scholars.
Date & Time: Tuesday, November 1, 1:30 pm
Location: Poudre School District Administration Building, 2407 Laporte Avenue, Fort Collins
Reform Legislation Concerning Students and Health Care Professionals presented by Marguerite Salazar, Director of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Region VIII
Date & Time: Tuesday, November 1, 7:30 pm
Location: CSU campus in A-102 Clark Building, Fort Collins
This event is co-hosted by the CSU Premedica Club and District Nurses Association N. 9 of Larimer County.
Wednesday, November 2:
The Breakfast Forum Social Club welcomes Dennis Valentine
Social Security is a most important topic with a myriad of misinformation. Join us for clarification and discussion with Dennis Valentine, Retired Attorney and volunteer speaker for AARP, who will address Social Security and its Financial Status.
The Breakfast Forum meets on the first Wednesday every month at the Fort Collins Hilton, The forum will meet on Wednesday, November 2, from 7:30 - 9:30 am.
Contribution of $5 covers cost of room, coffee, tea, and program.
The Forum welcomes a nonperishable food item/$1 cash donation for the Food Bank.
Date & Time: Wednesday, November 2, 7:30 - 9:30 am
Location: Fort Collins Hilton, 425 W. Prospect, Fort Collins
Please RSVP by Saturday, October 29 to Lou Anderson at (970) 224-5018 or breakfastforum@gmail.com.
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Regular Meetings
Larimer County Democratic Party Monthly Meeting
October Meeting in Loveland. Monthly business meeting. All are welcome!
Date & Time: Third Thursdays, 6:30 pm social, Meeting at 7:00 pm
Location: October: Sofia's Bistro, 1120 N Lincoln, Loveland
Email Secretary@LarimerDems.org for questions or more information.
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Contact Us
Visit www.LarimerDems.org/larimerofficials.html for a full list of Larimer County Democrats elected leaders and committee chairs.
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Newsletter Submission Information
Our deadline for newsletter items is Sunday at 5:00 pm for publishing by email on Tuesday mornings. Most items are limited to 75 words (not including title and "date & time, location, contact" type information). If your submission is longer, it will be cut. We suggest including a link for additional information. We will run each newsletter item up to two times. Please send newsletter items to newsletter@larimerdems.org
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The Larimer County Democratic Party distributes information on candidates and candidate events and invites candidates to speak at our party functions because this information is helpful to those who care about political progress. The Larimer County Democratic Party Newsletter includes announcements of events for independent groups and initiatives not affiliated with the Democratic Party. Inclusion here is for information only and does not imply an endorsement. Paid for by the Larimer County Democratic Party.
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