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Party News
Tuesday, March 6:
Democratic CaucusDemocrats across Colorado will caucus on Tuesday, March 6. Precinct numbers and boundaries have changed. Visit www.Larimer.org/elections and click on Am I Registered? to find your new precinct number. Visit Date & Time: Tuesday, March 6; Sign-in at 6:30 pm, Caucus meetings begin at 7:00 pm Location: Multiple locations throughout Larimer County 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!
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 [email protected], 970-667-9555
Important Dates
Tuesday, March 6, 2012: Democratic Precinct Caucuses Find your precinct and location by visiting www.LarimerDems.org
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 Email Anne Wilseck , [email protected], if you have any questions about Caucus, Conventions and Assemblies
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Campaign News
Monday, February 13:
Berthoud House Party for Rep. Jared Polis Tim and Nancy Kubik invite you to join us for a House Party for Jared Polis for Congress!
Why Jared? Because we now live in CD 2, Jared's Congressional District. So, come, meet Jared and invite a friend to come along!
Date & Time: Monday, February 13, 5:30 - 7:30 pm
Location: 4900 Meining Road, Berthoud RSVP to Tim Kubik, [email protected], or 720-219-0268
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.barackobama.com and find a volunteer team by entering your zip code. NW Fort Collins Weekly Phonebank Date & Time: Every Tuesday; 6:00 - 8:00 pm Location: OFA Headquarters, 401 S. Mason St. Fort Collins
SE Fort Collins Weekly Phonebank Date & Time: Every Wednesday; 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Location: 850 E Drake Rd, Scotch Pines Clubhouse, Fort Collins;
SW Fort Collins Weekly Phonebank
Date & Time: Every Thursday, 5:30 - 8:30 pm Location: 2218 Bronson St, 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 want to learn about this exciting campaign and how you can make a huge difference in just a few hours, please join us - no experience needed. We are making history and making friends for life.
West Loveland Weekly Call Party/CanvassDate & Time: Every Monday, 5:00 - 8:00 pm
East Loveland Weekly Call Party/CanvassDate & Time: Every Thursday, 5:00 - 8:00 pm
Location: 2489 Hampstead Dr, Loveland RSVP: David 913 558-4784
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
West Team Meeting
Gather with neighbors to plan strategies for getting West-side Loveland voters involved.
Date & Time: Thursday, February 23, 6:30 - 8:30 pm
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Community News
Saturday, February 11: Town Hall Meeting with Rep. Fischer, Rep. Kefalas & Sen. Bacon
Please join Reps. Fischer and Kefalas and Sen. Bacon for their second Town Hall Meeting of the 2012 legislative session. They will be sharing their latest legislative news and openly taking your questions. In addition, they will be seeking feedback and questions from those in attendance about any issues that constituents might have.Date & Time: Saturday, February 11, 10:00 - 11:30 am
Location: Harmony Library, 4616 South Shields Street, Ft. Collins
DBC Luncheon: Monisha Merchant
Monisha Merchant, Senior Business Advisor to Senator Michael Bennet, will present the February 14th luncheon program for the Democratic Business Coalition. Her primary focus is on support of the Colorado business community and economic development. Previously, Monisha was a Senior Director of Product Management at Level 3 Communications, a Consultant at Booz Allen Hamilton and a Senior Engineer at Lucent Technologies. At the Feb 14 program, Monisha will address local and national initiatives and policy issues, as well as receive input on federal issues. This event is open to the public.
Date & Time: Tuesday, February 14, noon - 1:00 pm Location: Community Room of the Home State Bank, 303 East Mountain Avenue, Fort Collins Brown bag it, or order a catered sandwich or salad by contacting M. L. Johnson at 970-495-0532 or [email protected]
Saturday, February 18
Community Conversation with Rep. Kefalas
Please join Rep. Kefalas for a dynamic, informal and open conversation to discuss issues that are important to constituents. This Community Conversation is a laid back way to locally engage in issues that affect us statewide. While you are there, help support your local independent businesses by buying a book and grabbing a cup of coffee. Date & Time: Saturday, February 18, 9:00 - 10:00 am Location: Reader's Cove Bookstore, 1001 East Harmony Road #C, Fort Collins
Saturday, February 25:
Take Back Your Government by Sen. Morgan Caroll Book Reading and Signing
Join Colorado Senator Morgan Carroll at a reading, book signing and discussion about citizen activism. Sen. Carroll's book, Take Back your Government: A Citizen's Guide to Grassroots Change brings us an inside look at how state legislatures really work and how ordinary citizens can make and change law and policy in their state and become their own lobbyists. This hands-on guide includes practical tips, form letters, documents, checklists, online content, and resources to empower all citizens to help make government work for them.
Date & Time: Saturday, February 25, 2:00 pm Location: Barnes & Noble, 5835 Sky Pond Drive, Loveland
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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 [email protected] 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 [email protected]
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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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