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Message from the Chair
The Larimer County Democrats Annual Dinner and Silent Auction is this Saturday. You can still get a seat if you go to LarimerDems.org right now. We are focusing on our 2012 election year organizing and I'm thrilled about the turnout for the dinner. It's going to be a great event for all of us and we will make a difference this fall.
We are still adding to a wonderful selection of art, jewelry, political memorablilia, books , and gifts from our notable Democratic leaders for the 2012 Silent Auction. Linda Bersch and crew have outdone themselves again. Hard to believe, but we have a wine cooler that has not been filled yet. Please drop your donations by our office or the Shaffer Law Offices, Details below.
Now that we have all of our Larimer County Democratic candidates selected for the 2012 general elections I would like to promote one each week in this message. And I'm just going to select them as the inspiration hits me.
Candidate Profile of The Week:
Mark Shaffer is your candidate for Colorado State House District 51. Mark has been a great contributor in the public policy debates of Larimer County, a prominent local attorney located in Loveland, and a proactive supporter of all the other Democratic candidates that have campaigned in Larimer County. He has been a good friend and astute counsel to many of us, including the leadership of the Larimer County Democrats. He is going to make the best representative for ALL the citizens of House District 51 (Loveland, Colorado). Mark Shaffer will help the working families of Larimer County find their way out of this recession and serve as a great cornerstone of a brand new Colorado House.
Please join me in supporting this stellar candidate by visiting markshafferforhd51.com and giving him your time and treasure.
--William Russell
"In effect, to follow, not to force the public inclination; to give a direction, a form, a technical dress, and a specific sanction, to the general sense of the community, is the true end of legislature."
--Edmund Burke
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 Party News  Pre-Order your Larimer County Democrats T-Shirt
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.
Contact: Linda Bersch vicechair1@larimerdems.org, 970-667-9555 Tuesday, April 3:
CD2 Assembly & Convention
There has been some confusion caused by the CD2 Call issued by the CDP for the meeting at La Quinta in Loveland on Tuesday night, April 3. I don't know whether this item was caught in many spam filters but everyone who applied at the Larimer County Democratic Assembly is a delegate. The Larimer County Democrats will continue to advertise this meeting and the business we have to do that night in an effort to keep everybody informed. These are the Larimer County Democrats candidates for Charlotte, N.C. Democratic National Convention: Joseph Coop, Derek Ketner, Tim Kubik, Lindsay Lussan, Willa Prescott, David Trask. If you applied to be a Delegate to the Colorado Democratic Party Convention and Assembly you are going. The call will be issued sometime in the first week of April.
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: 805 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
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Community News
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
Wednesday, April 4:
Breakfast Forum Hosts Speaker Ken Gordon
"Preserving Democracy in an Era of Money in Politics," will be addressed by Ken Gordon, former Speaker of the Colorado Senate who has 16 years of public service, and now, founder of CleanSlateNow (CleanslateNow.org).
Join the Democratic Breakfast Social Club on Wednesday and welcome
Ken Gordon.
A contribution of $5 helps cover coffee/tea and the room. A non-perishable food item/$1 donation towards the Food Bank, is appreciated. Everyone is welcome. Date & Time: Wednesday, April 4, 7:30 - 9:30 am
Location: Fort Collins Hilton, 425 W. Prospect, Fort Collins
RSVP by March 31 to: Julie Lechtanski at 970-232-9683, or email
breakfastforum@gmail.com
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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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