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Message from the Chair
I hope that everyone had some great holidays and is ready to complete that New Year's resolution about electing more Democrats in Larimer County. We have plenty of opportunity in front of us. In January, I think several well recognized and well respected Democratic activists are going to announce their runs for elected positions in Larimer. In the meantime, Congressman Jared Polis will be visiting and getting to know as many of you as possible. Let's start by helping elect him.
We're booking as many dates with the Congressman as possible and asking for more. The rooms are filling up very quickly, so please RSVP as soon as possible. Your next opportunity, so far, is when our Century Club hosts Barackfast for Rep. Polis on Feb. 5. Mark your calendars, we'll run the normal announcement in the Party News section soon. Please take a peek at our new website. With the New Year, we wanted a new look. The Calendar section is updated and includes the Democratic Caucus, Convention, and Dinner dates. Let Anne (Secretary@LarimerDems.org) know what works and doesn't work for you. I'm especially interested in testing the Donate button that leads to Century Club membership, recurring monthly donations, and that all important New Year's resolution, electing more Democrats in Larimer County. --Wlliam Russell
"We have a stake in one another...what binds us together
is greater than what drives us apart, and...if enough people believe
in the truth of that proposition and act on it, then we might not solve
every problem, but we can get something meaningful done for
the people with whom we share this Earth." --Barack Obama |
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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, March 31: Larimer County Democrats 2012 Annual Dinner & Silent Auction Saturday, April 14, 2012: Colorado Democrats Convention & Assembly in Pueblo
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Campaign News
Organizing for America - Loveland
With the election only 10 months away, it's time to roll up our sleeves to ensure that our President is re-elected AND that he has a Congress that will work with him to support the People; not just big corporations and special interests. Join us to build our Loveland teams, learn the campaign's inner-workings and spend time with like-minded people working to keep our country moving forward. 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: Doug & Kathryn's home; 1970 Saguache Pl; Loveland
RSVP: Doug 970-988-2060
East Team Meeting
Gather with neighbors to plan strategies for getting East-side Loveland voters involved.
Date & Time: Wednesday, January 18, 6:30- 8:30 pm
Location: David Hallet's home; 2489 Hampstead Dr; Loveland
RSVP: David 913-558-4784
West Team Meeting
Gather with neighbors to plan strategies for getting West-side Loveland voters involved.
Date & Time: Thursday, January 26, 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Location: Bret Nye's home; 1704 Firerock Ct; Loveland
RSVP: Bret 970-290-8137
Letters to the Editor Workshop
Learn the basics of writing a letter to the editor of local and national newspapers. It's a lot easier than you might think! Let's change the tone of the conversation at the Reporter Herald.
Date & Time: Next Workshop on January 14, 10:00 am - Noon
Location: Doug & Kathryn's home; 1970 Saguache Pl; 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 Project Self Sufficiency.
Date & Time: Sunday, January 15, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Location: 1970 Saguache Pl; Loveland
RSVP: Kathryn 714-319-3039
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Community News
Tuesday, January 10
Democratic Business Coalition Lunch
The Democratic Business Coalition has invited David Archer to speak at the January luncheon. Mr. Archer works at the Governor's Office of Policy and Research, which is the office assigned to assist the Governor in developing public policies, as well as analyze all legislation that is considered each session.
Reserve a catered lunch ($10.00 from Dorothy's Catering), or brown bag it.
or 970-495-0532.
Date & Time: Tuesday, January 10, 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Location: Community Room of the Home State Bank, 303 East Mountain Avenue, Fort Collins
Saturday, January 14:Town Hall Meeting with Rep. Randy Fischer, Rep. John Kefalas & Sen. Bob Bacon: 2012 Legislative Session Kick OffJoin Reps. Fischer and Kefalas and Sen. Bacon for their 2012 Legislative Session kick off Town Hall Meeting. They will be discussing their priorities and goals for the upcoming session. In addition, they will be seeking feedback and ideas from those in attendance about what their constituents expect from their representatives this session.Date & Time: Saturday, January 14, 10:00 - 11:30 am Location: Harmony Library, 4616 South Shields Street, Fort Collins
Saturday, January 14:
Northern Colorado Chapter of the United Nations Association hosts Andrew Romanoff
Andrew Romanoff, former speaker of the Colorado House of Representatives, will speak about his work as the senior advisor at IDF (an international development organization based in Colorado).
He is being hosted by the Northern Colorado chapter of the United Nations Association, an organization that highlights critical connections between Northern Colorado and the broader international community.The title for Romanoff's address is "Growing Out of Extreme Poverty: How One Colorado Non-profit is Striving to Meet the UN's Millenium Development Goals.This event is open to the public. Those who wish to partake in the buffet lunch at 12:00, preceding Romanoff's talk, may call 970-377-0863 to make a reservation.
Date & Time: Saturday, January 14, 12:30 pm
Location: Christ United Methodist Church, 301 East Drake, Fort Collins
Contact: Eleanor Dwight, United Nations Association of Northern Colorado, 970-377-0863 or Eleanor@dwightcentral.com
Sunday, January 15:
Namaqua Forum: The Creeping Crisis and Third Deficit of the United States: Crumbling Infrastructure
During the financial crisis our attention has been on the national debt and on the future of Medicare and Social Security. On Sunday, January 15, 2012, the Namaqua Forum will examine the third deficit, the health of the nation's infrastructure, which is a foundation of the economy and our way of life. This is the underlying structure of our nation, the bones, arteries and nerves that bring life to, and requires funding for, our built environment, transportation systems, water, and energy systems. Compared to other nations we are getting behind, and this presentation will explain why and what we need to do about it.
Date & Time: Sunday, January 15, 7:00 pm
Location: Ferguson High School, 1101 Hilltop Dr., Loveland
The Forum is a free source of information whose goal is the enhancing of public awareness of critical issues, both local and international in nature.
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Regular Meetings
Larimer County Democratic Party Monthly Meeting
Monthly business meeting. All are welcome!
Date & Time: January Meeting Date Change: 2nd Thursday: January 12, 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/officers.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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