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Message from the Chair
We're still waiting for election results, but I'd like to offer congratulations to the Poudre School Board winners: Cathy Kipp, Nancy Tellez, Tom Balchack, and Sue Gutowsky as well as congratulations to the Loveland City Council winners: Cecil Gutierrez, Ralph Trenary and Phil Farley. Thank you to all of the candidates, and thank you to all of the volunteers who worked on these important local races.
The County Clerk will continue to process ballots this morning, and we expect updates starting at noon. Visit http://larimer.org/2011election/ for election result updates.
With 2011 elections over, it's time to focus on 2012! Organizing for America is having a "365 to Victory" Day of Action" on Sunday, November 6, and they are moving into their new headquarters on November 9. It's not too early to give our president the head start he needs for 2012.
--William Russell
"A dream doesn't become reality through magic;
it takes sweat, determination and hard work." -Colin Powell
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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.
Sunday, November 6
Barackfast November 6 was Election Day in 2008. After a couple years of "Barackfasts" for people and organizations other than Barack Obama, this one is for him.
Every breakfast has been "no potluck." This is the same, but I also hope you'll look through your cupboards or think about the less fortunate during your next grocery shopping, and bring with you some boxed foods, canned foods, peanut butter in plastic jars, or other things. We'll collect them, and a member of the Larimer County Food Bank will be here to speak with us on the state of affairs here, and what they need. Any and all are welcome. No potluck. No RSVP .
All voluntary contributions will go toward the re-election of Barack Obama
Location: 3401 Terryridge Road, Fort Collins Park on Highway 1 and walk down if you can. Carpool. Bring a friend who has never been to a Barackfast.
Wednesday, November 9Organizing for America Campaign Office Grand Opening Join us as we kick off the campaign with a grand opening of the first OFA campaign office in Fort Collins since 2008! We're fired up! Are you ready to go? Date & Time: Wednesday, November 9, 6:00 - 8:00 pm Location: Organizing For American HQ, 401 S. Mason St.,Fort Collins
Saturday, November 12
Tom Griggs' House District 52 campaignYou're invited you to join Griggs for Colorado for a Harvest Season fundraiser on Saturday, November 12, from 5:00 until 7:00 pm, at the River Rock Cohousing Common House (520 N. Sherwood St., Unit 35) in Old Town Fort Collins.
Come help us celebrate with your friends and neighbors. There will be music, appetizers, and beverages of every variety. Suggested donation is $25 per person.
Please RSVP by no later than Wednesday evening, November 9 at (970) 599-2934.
Date & Time: Saturday, November 12, 5:00 - 7:00 pm
Location: River Rock Cohousing Common House, 520 N. Sherwood St., Unit 35, Fort Collins
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
Tuesday, November 8:
Democratic Business Coalition Lunch Mr. Pat Coyle, Director of the Colorado Division of Housing, will be the presenter at the Democratic Business Coalition on November 8th. If jobs are the first step out of poverty, then housing is the second step. Coyle will report on what is being done by the State (and within the State) to promote housing resources. The public is invited. Date & Time: Tuesday, November 8 at Noon (networking at 11:30) Location: Home State Bank, 303 East Mountain Ave, Fort Collins Catered sandwiches or salads can be ordered by Monday, November 7, by calling 970-495-0532, or emailing mjohnson@lamar.colostate.edu Or, brown bag it!
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Regular Meetings
Larimer County Democratic Party Monthly Meeting
Monthly business meeting. All are welcome!
Date & Time: Third Thursdays, 6:30 pm social, Meeting at 7:00 pm
Location: Larimer County Democrats HQ, 606 S. Mason Street, Fort Collins
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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