|
|
|
|
|
Message from the Chair
Caucus is tonight. Visit larimerdems.org/caucus.html to look up your caucus location and to learn how to look up your precinct number. Remember, sign-in starts at 6:30 pm and caucus meetings will start at 7:00 pm sharp! Let your voice be heard; don't be late!
At caucus we will elect Delegates to our Larimer County Democratic Party Assembly and Convention. You must be elected as a delegate or alternate in your caucus to be eligible for delegate in any of these other meetings, or as a delegate to the national convention in Charlotte, N.C.
Our Assembly and Convention will be held this Saturday, March 10 at Fossil Ridge High School, 5400 Ziegler Road, Fort Collins. Sign-in will begin at 8:00 am and the gavel will drop at 9:00 am. This should be a fun morning where we'll hear from and nominate candidates up and down the ticket, and we'll select delegates to the CD 2 Assembly and the State Assembly.
--William Russell
"The world is run by people who show up!" |
|
|
|
 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
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
From Nathan Morimitsu, Larimer Dems 2nd Vice Chair:
What's better than a fruit smoothie? Easy, a fruit smoothie with infused vodka and a vegan lunch! I have partnered up with my friends at Luscious Nectar to provide for the Silent Auction two $50 gift cards good on anything on the Menu at one of Larimer County's Bluest small businesses. Enjoy a variety of fruit smoothies, infused spirits, craft beers and one of the tastiest vegan menus in town (meat options for you carnivores!) It's a great way to spend a relaxed lunch in Old Town or go out for a girls(or guys) night out!
With your help, we can have the best silent auction ever which will help us down and up the ticket in November. Please drop off your silent auction donation today!
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 Tuesday, April 3, 2012: 2nd Congressional District Convention & Assembly in Loveland
Saturday, April 14, 2012: Colorado Democrats Convention & Assembly in Pueblo
|
|
Campaign News
Wednesday, March 14:
Mark Shaffer for House District 51 Campaign Kick-Off
Please join Mark Shaffer, our candidate for State Representative for House District 51, at his official Campaign Kick-off in Loveland on Wednesday, March 14 at the Fountains of Loveland.
Date & Time: Wednesday, March 14, 5:30 - 7:00 pm
Location: The Fountains of Loveland, 1480 Cascade Ave., Loveland
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-Hocum, 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 10, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
|
|
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.
|
Contact Us
Visit www.larimerdems.org/officers.html for a full list of Larimer County Democrats elected leaders and committee chairs.
|
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
|
|
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.
|
|
|
