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Message from the Chair
There is still time to purchase your seats for the March 31, 2012 Larimer County Democrats Annual Dinner & Silent Auction. Our speaker this year is John Nichols, infamous firebrand of The Nation. We will be joined by our new Democratic Congressman, Jared Polis. Thanks to all the people who have already signed up for this major fundraiser, and if you don't want to miss all the fun, go to LarimerDems.org and click on the dinner link.
Every year, at the Larimer County Democrats Annual Dinner and Silent Auction, we recognize a few Larimer County Democrats that have set an example for all us. We have received great nominations for the Lifetime Achievement Award and Volunteer of the Year.
This year, we are going to honor our former Larimer County Democratic Party Treasurer, Lynn Alldrin, for all of her contributions to her community and all of her contributions to the Larimer County Democrats. Lynn's Lifetime Achievement is, literally, a better world.
We have picked four dynamic volunteers out of the hundreds that work every day for our candidates and campaigns for our 2012 Volunteers of the Year. All of these Democrats have volunteered their time and treasure to support our candidates and values in Larimer County. Please help us applaud the efforts of Kathryn Barrett, Peter Hall, Patsy Morris, and Kristin Stephens.
And (I know you've been waiting for this), we will have new Larimer County Democrats shirts. Click here to see a sample and to pre-order at an introductory low price. You can have your t-shirt in time for the State Assembly and Convention if you order now. You'll have the pre-washed comfort of our new logo when it's time to knock doors this summer. Everybody looks great in a Larimer County Democrats t-shirt and we will set aside a little donation to help us elect candidates like Barack Obama, Jared Polis, John Kefalas, Randy Fischer, Joann Ginal, James Shelton and Karen Stockley right here in Larimer County.
--William Russell
"A remarkable transition has happened since Wisconsinites occupied their streets and their Capitol. Progressives have moved from despair to hope. Not to victory, but to a sense of possibility."
--John Nichols
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 Party News Pre-Order your Larimer county Democrats T-Shirt Today
Pre-order your shirt with a $10 donation today. Shirts are 100% cotton, made in the USA and printed locally. We will be accepting pre-orders until our dinner on March 31. Shirts will be available for pick up in mid-April, in time for the State Assembly & Convention. https://secure.actblue.com/contribute/page/shirts
Saturday, March 31:Volunteers Needed for Annual Dinner We could use several volunteers to help with our Annual Dinner on Saturday, March 31. We need people to help with our Silent Auction, Speakers, and check-in. If you can help, please contact Kristin Stephens by email at volunteer@larimerdems.org or at 970-581-7580.
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
Thanks for the donations to date but more are needed to make this important fund raiser a big success. We have campaign memorabilia, books and wine, jewelry and some wonderful fine art, including oils, watercolors and a copper respousse and those tasty lobster dinners. See our web site for pictures of some of these items and especially to view the Raven Wind jewelry donated by Lynn Aldrin's family.
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
Saturday, March 31: Larimer County Democrats 2012 Annual Dinner & Silent Auction
Tuesday, April 3, 2012: CD2 Convention & Assembly in Loveland
Saturday, April 14, 2012: Colorado Democrats Convention & Assembly in Pueblo
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Campaign News
Organizing for America - Fort Collins
We're actively building our grassroots volunteer base in Fort Collins. 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 Phonebanks
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/Canvass - East Team
Date & Time: Every Wednesday, 5:30 - 8:00 pm
Location (March 14 and 28): 2489 Hampstead Dr; Loveland
Location (March 21): 2904 Valley Oak Dr; LovelandRSVP: Deb 970 461-2644
East Meets West Weekly Call Party/Canvass
Date & Time: Every Saturday, Noon - 4:00 pm Location: The Widow McCoy's - 1011 E. Eisenhower Blvd; LovelandRSVP: David 970 292-8832
Women for Obama - Day of Action
It is time for us to take action to preserve the rights our sisters fought and died for. The GOP attacks against women end now.
Date & Time: Saturday, March 17, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Location: 2904 Valley Oak Dr, Loveland RSVP: Deb 970 461-2644
East Team Meeting
Gather with neighbors to plan strategies for getting West-side Loveland voters involved.
Date & Time: Tuesday, March 20, 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Location: 2489 Hampstead Dr, Loveland RSVP: David 970 292-8832
West Team Meeting
Gather with neighbors to plan strategies for getting West-side Loveland voters involved.
Date & Time: Thursday, March 22, 6:30 - 8:30 pm
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Community News
Saturday, March 24:
Community Issues Forum with Rep. Fischer, Rep. Kefalas & Sen. Bacon
The State Budget as a Moral Document: Balancing Colorado's Financial Priorities in a Fiscally Constrained Environment
Join Reps. John Kefalas and Randy Fischer, and Sen. Bob Bacon for a community issues forum focused on Colorado's 2012/2013 state budget. The forum will feature a panel of experts who will describe the key points of the coming year's budget. The panel will also discuss the short-term and long-term fiscal impacts of Colorado's constitutionally constrained finances and the structural imbalances revealed in recent reports prepared by the University of Denver's Center for Colorado's Economic Future. This is a great opportunity to learn where and how taxpayer dollars are used and the state services they fund. The panelists' opening presentations will be followed by a community dialogue.
Date & Time: Saturday, March 24, 2012 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Location: Council Tree Library, 2733 Council Tree Ave., Fort Collins,
Wednesday, March 28:
"Health Care: For People of For Profit"
Sponsored by Health Care for All Colorado
The new documentary "Health Care: For People or For Profit" will be
screened and followed by a discussion led by Glenn Pearson, M.D.
Produced in late 2011 by the Canadian/American couple Laurie Simons and Terry Sterrenberg, the movie describes the impact on the lives of Canadians who now have access to universal health care because of an intense political struggle nearly 50 years ago.
It illustrates the story of how the health care systems of Canada and the United States evolved to be so different, when at one point they were essentially the same. Examples are given of public relations campaigns that have been prevalent in the United States since the early 1900s to dissuade citizens from supporting national health care.
Date & Time: Wednesday, March 28, 7:00 pm
Location: Harmony Library Community Room, 4616 S. Shields Street, Fort Collins
info: 484-2295
Attention PVREA members
The annual election for Poudre Valley Rural Electric Association is at hand. You should have already received your ballots. PLEASE VOTE! Two of the four races are contested. Roger Alexander (an incumbent) and Steve Szabo (a challenger) are the progressive candidates running for those two seats. You can cast a vote in all four races. Everyone can vote in every director race regardless of the county in which you reside. Roger and Steve both support adding more clean renewable energy and energy efficiency programs to our portfolio moving forward to reduce our over-reliance on coal. Please support both candidates. Your vote does make a difference!
If you are a PVREA member, you should have received your mail-in ballot. Return envelopes are provided. The annual meeting is March 31st, but your ballots should be mailed no later than March 23.
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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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