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Message from the Chair
It's going to be an interesting week. We're going to see campaign announcements and town halls. Thanks for supporting the Democratic candidates and elected officials. Senator Mark Udall will be holding an economic town hall at CSU this Wednesday. Seating will belimited, show up early to get close to our very own Senator. See the details below. Representative John Kefalas continues his community conversations with a focus on the 2012 Colorado Legislature. This Saturday, please join John in dealing with our important policy decisions. The time and place is under Community News. Your Larimer County Democrats are starting to gear up for the busy year in front of us. In the first quarter of 2012, we're expanding our office hours to help with all of our campaigns. We're staffing up to prepare for our caucus, and plan for our convention/ assembly. The first quarter of this pivotal election year is finished with our Annual Dinner on March 31st. And we're just warming up. For those that have helped carry on Martin's work for half a century now, thanks for everything. --William Russell "I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in
a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their
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 Party News Silent Auction Donations
It's time to put together those wine baskets, good books, gift certificates, business services, craft items, jewelry, gift cards, vacation time-shares, etc. for the Silent Auction at the 2012 Larimer County Democrats Annual Dinner. Our Silent Auction helps us make this important fund raiser even more successful. Donations can be delivered to the Larimer County Democrats office, 606 South Mason, Fort Collins during office hours or to the Shaffer Law office, 218 East Sixth Street, Loveland between 10:00 am and 4:00 pm weekdays.
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
Sunday, January 22:
Barackfast for Karen Stockley for Larimer County Commissioner
Karen Stockley is announcing her candidacy for Larimer County Commissioner. Please join Karen at Barackfast this Sunday, January 22nd, and support her campaign to streamline county government and represent all the residents of Larimer County.
Date & Time: Sunday, November 6, anytime between 10:00 am - 1:00 pmLocation: 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.
Monday, January 23:
Joann Ginal for State Representative Campaign Kick-off
Please join us for the official campaign kick-off for Joann Ginal for State Representative, District 52!All are invited. Come meet Joann and learn about her campaign to represent the citizens of Fort Collins.
Date & Time: Monday, January 23, 5:30 - 7:30 pmLocation: New Belgium Brewing Company, 500 Linden St, Fort Collins
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
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Community News
Wednesday, January 18
Town Hall Meeting with Senator Mark Udall
On Wednesday, January 18, Senator Mark Udall will hold a town hall meeting in Fort Collins and talk with community members about issues important to the region and his role in helping to bolster the local economy. Please note that seating is limited, and admittance will be first come, first served.
Date & Time: Tuesday, January 10, 9:00 - 10:00 am
Location: Lory Student Center - East Ballroom*, 1101 Center Avenue, Colorado State University, Fort Collins
*For wheelchair accessibility, use West Entrance (through bookstore) or South Entrance
For more details and to register, go to the Events section on the website:
http://markudall.senate.gov/events, or contact Udall's Northeastern Regional office at 970 356 5586
Friday, January 20
Larimer Southern Breakfast
This month are special guest is you, we'll review 2011 and some of our successes we had last year. We will also be considering options to our schedule since the 3rd Friday conflicts with pre-scheduled events for some of our loyal volunteers and community leaders, we are anxious to learn of any suggestions you may have. Hope to see all of you in the neighborhood join us to provide suggestions and report on any actions or efforts that can be promoted in Southern Larimer County.
This is not a buffet. Arrive a little early, if you can, and order from Sofia's distinctive menu before the program starts.
Date & Time: Friday, January 20, doors open at 7:30 am for early breakfast; program starts at 8:00 am
Location: Sofia's Bistro, 1120 N. Lincoln Ave., Loveland Cost: Order from the menu Contact & RSVP: Vern Richardson, 970 213 5500, email v2scoot@comcast.net
Saturday, January 21:Town Hall Meeting with Rep. John KefalasJoin Rep. Kefalas for a community conversation focused on the 2012 legislative session. Rep. Kefalas resumes his monthly conversations as an informal and friendly way to dialogue on matters of statewide and local concern. Date & Time: Saturday, January 21, 9:00 - 10:00 am
Location: Dazbog Coffee, 401 Mason Court, Fort Collins
Saturday, January 28: Community Issues Forum with Rep. Kefalas, Rep. Fischer & Sen. Bacon:Mobile Home Parks: A Vanishing Source of Affordable Housing? Join Reps. Fischer & Kefalas and Sen. Bacon for a community issues forum discussing mobile home parks as a vanishing source of affordable housing. The event will feature various panelists representing mobile home park residents, community organizations, local and state government, affording housing developers and a national manufactured housing homeowners association. Topics of discussion will include the human impacts of mobile home park dislocation, current policy on mobile home parks in the context of affordable housing and potential reforms and community solutions. An open forum for community questions and discussion will follow and feedback and ideas are always appreciated.
Panelists: Debra Goodson, former resident, Bender Mobile Home Park;
Cheryl Distaso, Coordinator, Fort Collins Community Action Network and the Open Communities Collective; Gerry Horak, City Council member, City of Fort Collins; Ishbel Dickens, Executive Director, Manufactured Home Owners Association of America; Joe Rowan, Executive Director, Funding Partners; Pat Coyle, Executive Director, Colorado Division of Housing
Date & Time: Saturday, January 28, 2:00 - 4:00 pm
Location: Coloradoan Community Room, 1300 Riverside Avenue, Fort Collins
Wednesday, February 1: Breakfast Forum welcomes Joann Ginal, Candidate for HD 52 The Democratic Forum will welcome Joann Ginal, candidate, State House District 52, on Wednesday, February 1. Joann Ginal promises to take her passion for public service to the State Capitol to serve Fort Collins, and help all Coloradoans with her determination to make State Government more responsive to all the tough issues.
This is a great opportunity to get acquainted with Joann if you have not yet met her, to find out what her vision is for representing HD-52, and to lend your support.
A contribution of $5 covers cost of room, program, and coffee/tea.
The Forum welcomes a nonperishable food item/$1 cash donation for the Food Bank. All are welcome.
Date & Time: Wednesday, February 1, 7:30 - 9:30 am
Location: Fort Collins Hilton, 425 W. Prospect
Please RSVP by Saturday, January 28 to Lou Anderson at 970 224 5018 or breakfastforum@gmail.com.
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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/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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