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Message from the Chair
Tonight is the delivery of the State of the Union Address. President Obama will be correcting a great many of the philosophical and factual contortions presented by the recent Republican candidates during their nomination debates. Two items that POTUS will not be arguing with are the accusations of one candidate's vulture capitalism or another candidate's lobbying deals with Freddie Mac. Those items may be indisputable. There are many State of the Union watch parties listed below. I don't care who sits with whom, but please be polite and don't yell at any of our elected officials. You might spill your popcorn and annoy your host.I wish to correct some erroneous information printed in an opinion column in the Coloradoan this morning. The correction is this: Everybody that participates in the Democratic caucuses on March 6th, 2012, will have to be a registered Colorado Democrat by January 6, 2012. There is a 60 day rule on affiliation, but everyone will be welcomed as an observer. Perhaps someone will be moved to affiliate and join us next time. Another correction: the Larimer County Republicans charge a fee to be a delegate, the Larimer County Democrats never charge a fee to participate as a delegate, and never will. You can find your correct precinct number by looking up your registration online: Larimer.org/elections. Click on "Am I Registered?" We'll be announcing locations for your March 6th caucus location, and your March 10th Convention/Assembly soon.--William Russell
"We must foster an economy where businesses and workers can thrive, preserve an environment where our air and water are clean and our citizens healthy and safe, and enhance a society where equality and opportunity are not just words we speak, but ideals that we live."
--Colorado House Minority Leader Mark Ferrandino
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 Party News Saturday, March 31:
2012 Annual Dinner & Silent Auction
Tickets are on sale now for our Annual Dinner & Silent Auctions. Our Keynote Speaker is John Nichols, political correspondent for The Nation. Purchase your tickets before March 17 and save!
For more details, visit: www.LarimerDems.org/dinner.html 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. Contact: Linda Bersch vicechair1@larimerdems.org, 970-667-9555
Volunteers Needed! We are starting to get ready for the 2012 elections and we need your help. In addition to our regular needs like office help, phone calling and data management, we also need help with upcoming events, specifically the Democratic Caucus, the Larimer County Assembly & Convention and the Annual Dinner & Silent Auction.
Event volunteers require no long-term or weekly commitments and is a great way to meet like minded people and help Democrats get elected.
If you volunteer in any way, you can visit our website to fill out our volunteer form www.LarimerDems.org/volunteer.html, or contact our volunteer coordinator, Kristin Stephens, at 970-581-7580 or by email at volunteer@larimerdems.org
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
Tuesday, January 24:
State of the Union Watch Parties
In the past, President Obama's State of the Union address has been a plan for the year ahead-and the priorities outlined in those speeches have led to many of this administration's accomplishments. We're getting together all over Fort Collins to watch the 2012 State of the Union Address, celebrate our work so far, and to plan out the next couple of months in Colorado. We have a lot of work to do, but working together, we can build teams in our community to stand with our President and Democrats. Now, more than ever, your voice is needed to determine our country's future.
NE Fort Collins State of the Union Watch Party
SW Fort Collins State of the Union Watch Party
NW Fort Collins State of the Union Watch Party
Fort Collins LGBTQ State of the Union Watch Party
Organizing for America - Fort CollinsWe're actively building our grassroots volunteer base in Fort Collins. We have 4 teams and more are forming. Please join one of our teams and help us work to re-elect President Obama. You can also visit my.barack.obama.com and find a volunteer team by entering your zip code.
SE Fort Collins Weekly Phonebank
Date & Time: Every Wednesday; 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Location: 850 E Drake Rd, Scotch Pines Clubhouse, Fort Collins;
Organizing for America - Loveland
With the election only 9 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. Our East and West Loveland teams are forming now! If you enjoyed President Obama's State of the Union Address and share his vision to keep our country moving forward, please join us - no experience needed. We are making history and making friends for life.
Weekly Call Party/Canvass West Loveland
Date & Time: Every Monday; 5:00 - 8:00 pm
Location: 1970 Saguache Pl; Loveland
RSVP: Doug 970 988 2060
East Loveland
Date & Time: Every Thursday; 5:00 - 8:00 pm
Location: 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: 1704 Firerock Ct; Loveland
RSVP: Bret 970 290 8137
East Team Meeting
Gather with neighbors to plan strategies for getting East-side Loveland voters involved.
Date & Time: Wednesday, February 8, 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Location: 2489 Hampstead Dr; Loveland
RSVP: David 913 558 4784
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 February 11, 10:00 am - Noon
Location: 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.
Date & Time: Sunday, February 12, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Location: 1970 Saguache Pl; Loveland
RSVP: Kathryn 714 317 3039
Sunday, February 5 Larimer County Democrats Century Club hosts
Barackfast for Jared Polis, Colorado Congressional District 2
Your Century Club is hosting Congressman Jared Polis at the next Barackfast. Please join us at Barackfast , February 5, and support the re-election campaign of your new representative.
Date & Time: Sunday, November 6, anytime between 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
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.
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Community News
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.
Monday, February 6:
League of Women Voters of Larimer County Present: Patriocracy
A new politically-charged documentary, "Patriocracy," by Brian Malone, a five-time Emmy Award winner,will be presented by the League of Women Voters of Larimer County on February 6 at 7 pm at the Harmony Library.
It offers a nonpartisan look at the current grim picture of the Washington political landscape.The film examines this hyper-partisanshipand offers a compelling backdrop to the 2012 election year.
Brian Malone will be present to answer questions and to lead the discussion following the showing.
Date & Time: February 6, 7:00 pm
Location: Harmony Library, 4616 S. Shields, Fort Collins
For more information, (970) 797-2819.
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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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