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Message from the Chair
It's time to send in your nominations for the awards to be presented at our 2012 Annual Dinner & Silent Auction this March 31st.The criteria for our annual Larimer County Democratic Party awards is listed below. I need everybody to focus and remember that one moment when you thought, "That is one of our most talented (or dedicated) volunteers. "We're so lucky that _______ is working on this project/ this campaign/ this event." Please write it up and send it in. There aren't any style points; help the Fundraising Events Committee and the Executive Board remember how we got so much done this past year. And read about the other two awards and see if a great idea comes to you. The Larimer County Democrats are an all volunteer organization. We grow, elect great Democrats and create good public policy when we remember our volunteers.
And the Democrats that create good public policy are rocking this weekend. Our three Larimer County state legislators are holding a timely forum on the deficient funding for our education system, and one of my personal heroes, Senator Morgan Carroll, is signing her book, Take Back Your Government: A Citizen's Guide to Grassroots Change, in Loveland. This is just Saturday. On Sunday, there're chances to throw your arms around friends and good work all over this blue Larimer. Get out of the house and make something happen.
--William Russell
"If the radical right had its way, we'd all be church-going polyester heterosexuals driving around in white Cadillacs eating meatloaf and wax beans while mammoth bulldozers leveled all our forests and even hummingbirds were extinct." --John Nichols
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 Party News
Wednesday, February 22 and Wednesday, February 29
Volunteer Open House
Come to the Democratic Headquarters to learn about volunteer opportunities and help us assemble caucus notebooks while you're there. This is a great way to meet fellow Democrats and help us elect Democrats in Larimer County. Pizza and drinks will be provided. Everyone is welcome. Please RSVP if you can attend or contact Kristin Stephens, volunteer coordinator, for more information, 970-581-7580 or volunteer@larimerdems.org
Thursday, March 1: Nominations for the Larimer Democrats Awards Due Every year at the Larimer County Democrats Annual Dinner & Silent Auction, we recognize volunteers with awards. We are taking nominations for our annual awards at our office e-mail, info@larimerdems.org. Please read the short descriptions below, write us a nice little letter celebrating the folks that most resemble that description and send it in. We will close the nominations at the end of business Thursday, March 1. Robin Murphy Davis Award This award honors a Larimer County Democrat whose efforts have made a material change in Larimer County Democratic political activities or successes. It is meant to honor an individual whose vision and demeanor has inspired many of us. Volunteer of the Year This award is to recognize those unsung heroes who give us all so much by providing tireless support, wide ranging contributions and playing all over the field. Lifetime Achievement Award Honoring decades of contributions to success in Larimer County Democratic politics.
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
Please reserve your seats for our Annual Dinner & Silent Auction by going to
and clicking on the Annual Dinner link on your left. We will hear from many of our Larimer County candidates--from Congressman Jared Polis to Colorado Democratic Party Democrat of the Year, Representative Randy Fischer. Our keynote speaker is John Nichols, renowned political correspondent for The Nation and the author of many books on contemporary American politics and media.
Reserve your table early for this event. It's a very busy first quarter of a crucial election year, join us to keep up with the campaigns and district changes.
Silent Auction Donations
Our 1st Vice Chair, Linda Bersch, did a fantastic job with the Silent Auction at our Annual Dinner in 2011.This year, let's give Linda a hand in bringing more donations and contributions. I'm donating lobster dinners at my family's Memorial Day Lobster Steam. I bring in the lobsters from the pristine waters of Hancock County, Me., and the salad greens come from my own garden. Please come up with something special to donate to your Larimer County Democrats in 2012. It's going to be a great auction and a great election.
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
Friday, February 24:
Meet-and-Greet: Joann Ginal, Candidate for House District 52
Please Join Bridget and Alex McDonell as they host a Meet-and-Greet featuring Joann Ginal, candidate for House District 52.
Date & Time: Friday, February 24, 5:30 - 7:30 pm
Location: 2815 Alan Street, Fort Collins
For more info or to RSVP: Please contact Joe 970-396-7339 or Joe@JoannGinal.com
Tuesday, February 28:
Caucus Training for House District 52
Joann Ginal, candidate for House District 52, will be hosting a caucus training to familiarize our supporters with the caucus process. Please join us for a short overview of the caucus.
Date & Time: Tuesday, Febuary 28, 6:30-730 pm
Location: Homestate Bank, 303 E Mountain Ave, Fort Collins, CO 80524
For more info or to RSVP: Please contact Joe 970-396-7339 or Joe@JoannGinal.com
Organizing for America - Fort Collins We'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.NE Fort Collins Weekly PhonebankDate & Time: Every Wednesday, 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Location: OFA Headquarters, 401 S. Mason St. Fort Collins
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 PhonebankDate & 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 Monday, 1:00 - 4:00 pm
Location: Obama HQ, 401 S. Mason St. Fort Collins
RSVP: Mary Freeland 970-214-5281
Date & Time: Every Wednesday, 1:00 - 4:00 pm
Location: Obama HQ, 401 S. Mason St. Fort Collins
RSVP: Patsy Morris, 970-225-6028
Date & Time: Every Thursday, 5:30 - 8:30 pm
Location: 2218 Bronson St, Fort Collins
RSVP: Kristina Bulik-Hocom, 970-266-8562
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.
Weekly Call Party/CanvassDate & Time: Every Monday, 5:00 - 8:00 pm
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
Weekly Call Party/CanvassDate & Time: Every Saturday, 2:00 - 4:00 pm
Location: The Widow McCoy's, 1011 E. Eisenhower Blvd, Loveland
Loveland Caucus House Meeting
Join us for a house meeting as we discuss participating in the caucus and OFA's strategy to re-elect the President and other Democrats.
Date & Time: Wednesday, February 29, 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Location: 605 Crescent Drive, Loveland
RSVP: Franklin 970 667-1871
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 March 10,10:00 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. Our March brunch will be in support of Mark Shaffer - House District 51 Candidate!
Date & Time: Sunday, March 11, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
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Community News
Saturday, February 25:
Social Media Training
Become a social media expert by attending a FREE seminar this Saturday, February 25, from 9:30 am - 2:00 pm at Ferguson High School at 1101 Hilltop Drive in Loveland.
The program consists of sessions on Facebook, Twitter and writing convincing letters to the editor. Conducted by top communications experts from across Colorado, this workshop is to train citizen/activists in the social media forms that will dominate future political discussion. Free admission and lunch provided.
Date & Time: Saturday, February 25, 9:30 am - 2:00 pm
Location: Ferguson High School, 1101 Hilltop Dr., Loveland
Please RSVP to oureyesoncongress.com. Saturday, February 25: League of Women Voters: Money and Politics
Ken Gordon, former Majority leader of the Colorado Senate, will discuss the fall-out from the Supreme Court decision on Citizens United v Federal Elections Commission, which gave the green light to corporations and unions to contribute unlimited money to help candidates win elections. As he points out, "there has always been a barrier between wealth inequality and political equality... but the Supreme Court decision has destroyed this barrier."
Sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Larimer County.
Date & Time: Saturday, February 25, 1:00 pm
Location: All Saints Episcopal Church, 3448 Taft Ave., Loveland
Saturday, February 25: Community Issues Forum with Rep. Fischer, Rep. Kefalas & Sen. Bacon: Ensuring Access to an Affordable and Quality College Education: How Do We Address Increasing Student Costs? Join Reps. Randy Fischer and John Kefalas, and Sen. Bob Bacon for a community issues forum focused on higher education access, affordability and quality in the face of rising student costs. The event will feature six panelists, including: Colorado State University (CSU) and Front Range Community College students and administrators, a CSU professor and a local business person. Panelists will share their perspectives on the importance of a college education that is affordable and high quality and their ideas for addressing increasing costs. The forum will explore the intersection of state funding of public colleges and universities and increasing tuition and fees; global workforce development and technology transfer; classroom instruction and faculty; research and development; and the missions of community colleges and land-grant institutions. Presentations will be followed by a robust community dialogue with an eye towards solving problems.
Date & Time: Saturday, February 25, 2:00 - 4:00 pm Location: Colorado State University, Lory Student Center, ASCSU Senate Chambers, 1101 Center Avenue, 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 More on the book can be found at: www.takebackyourgovt.comWednesday, February 29:
Breakfast Forum welcomes Tom Griggs, Candidate for HD 52 Please note the Breakfast Forum decided to change the March Forum to February 29th in order to accommodate all HD 52 candidates prior to the March 6th Precinct Caucus. Our next Forum will be in April. Please join us and welcome Tom Griggs. Hear his plans to represent residents of HD 52, how he arrived at his decision, and take this opportunity to get your questions answered. HD 52 is held by John Kefalas who is running for Colorado State Senate. Date & Time: Wednesday, February 29, 7:30 - 9:30 am
Location: Fort Collins Hilton, 802 Prospect Rd., Fort Collins
RSVP: Lou Anderson, 224-5018, or email: breakfastforum@gmail.com. A food item/$1 donation will be appreciated towards the Food Bank.
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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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