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Message from the Chair
Please join Representative Randy Fischer and help him kick off his last term as our representative for House District 53. We need a dynamic campaign for this great public servant and it starts this Friday. Let's show Randy how much we appreciate his selfless service and honest representation by being a part of his election effort. See the details below.
The Larimer County Democrats are also gearing up to turn out our vote across Larimer County this fall. We are looking for and training the volunteers we need for our office staff and our GOTV effort. We have a request below for volunteers. Please look at your calendar, look at any picture of any of our opposition and sign up now.
--William Russell

"Vision is not enough, it must be combined with venture.
It is not enough to stare up the steps, we must step up the stairs."

--Vaclav Havel

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Volunteers Needed to Staff our Office
As we get closer to the election, we would like to have a full staff for our office on Mason Street. We are looking for people who can commit to a two-hour shift once a week for the rest of the year. We would like volunteers who have some computer experience and who are comfortable answering the phone and greeting the public. If you are interested, please contact Kristin at [email protected] or at 970-581-7580.
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Campaign News
Friday, April 27:
Randy Fisher's Final Campaign Kickoff Celebration and Fundraiser

You have been there for Rep. Randy Fischer from the very beginning! You stood by Randy. You walked with Randy. You worked for Randy. You brought Randy to the dance back in 2006!

Now it is Rep. Randy Fischer's last run for House District 53.  

Term limits mean that 2012 is his last House District 53 election campaign. 

Honor Randy by joining him and Kathy as he launches his final House District 53 campaign.

Date & Time: Friday, April 27, 5:00 - 8:00 pm
Location: The Home of Erin, Pam, and Bill Grogan, 3034 Clemma Ct, Ft Collins
Please RSVP to [email protected]

 

Wednesday, May 2:

House Party for Jared Polis 

Please join Congressman Jared Polis at the home of Jennie Arndt for a house party. There will be food, drink, and conversation about the issue that matter to you! Hope you can join us! All events are free and open to the public. 

Date & Time: Wednesday, May 2, 5:30 - 7:30 pm 

Location: 1603 W Mulberry, Fort Collins 

RSVP: 303.381.0121 or [email protected]  

  

Friday, May 4:

Blueflower Fundraiser at the home of Joann Ginal

Please join hosts:
Joann Ginal, Candidate for House District 52
 

Cathy Kipp, Poudre School District Board of Education
Kelsey Maez, CSU College Democrats Vice President  
Martha Coleman, Larimer County Democrats Treasurer
Kristin Stephens, Larimer County Democrats Volunteer Coordinator 
Anne Wilseck, Larimer County Democrats Secretary 
Kristina Bulik-Holcum
Sandra K. Russell
Beverly Schmitt
Suzanne Trask
(Host committee in formation)
at the home of Joann Ginal for a fundraiser for The Blueflower Fund.
The Blueflower Fund is a small donor committee dedicated to helping Democratic women get elected to public office. Blueflower has supported many of our local women candidates. Please join this host committee in supporting this critical work. We will be serving food and beverages suitable for a Friday evening.
Individual contributions to small donor committees are limited to $50 per year.
Date & Time: Friday, May 4, 5:30 - 7:30 pm
Location: Joann Ginal's home, 316 East Magnolia, Fort Collins 
Contact Anne Wilseck, [email protected] to help sponsor this event or to RVSP.

  

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 Phonebank  
Date & Time: Every Wednesday, 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Location: OFA Headquarters, 401 S. Mason St. Fort Collins
RSVP: Suzanne 970-237-1549 or  [email protected] 
NW Fort Collins Weekly Phonebank
Date & Time: Every Tuesday; 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Location: OFA Headquarters, 401 S. Mason St. Fort Collins  
RSVP: Susan  970 222 7492 or  [email protected] 
SE Fort Collins Weekly Phonebank
Date & Time: Every Wednesday; 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Location: 805 E. Drake Rd, Scotch Pines Clubhouse, Fort Collins;
RSVP: Sheila  970 214 1712 or   [email protected] 
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 
    
Community News
Saturday, April 28:  
Community Issues Forum with Rep. Fischer, Rep. Kefalas & Sen. Bacon: Main Street Banking: Creating Jobs by Investing in Local Economies and Small Businesses
 
Join Reps. John Kefalas and Randy Fischer and Sen. Bob Bacon for our monthly community issues forum about Main Street, community-based banking and local investing that supports small businesses and creates jobs. The presentations will highlight ideas and best practices for creating opportunities to help small businesses and entrepreneurs access capital and create jobs. Topics will include establishing main street partnerships or public banks at the state and local levels, investing more of our public dollars in Colorado, partnering with private-sector community lending institutions, gap funding for entrepreneurs, and collective community investment. The panel will include entrepreneurs, academics, lenders, economic developers and legislative business advisors. Following the presentations there will be an open and stimulating community dialogue.

Date & Time:
Saturday, April 28, 10:00 am - Noon

Location:
Harmony Library, FRCC Campus, 4616 South Shields Street, Fort Collins  

  

Wednesday, May 2:
Breakfast Forum Welcomes Congressman Jared Polis 
Help us welcome Jared Polis.  To avail yourself the opportunity to meet and talk with him on issues dear to every Coloradoan's heart, you must make it to the Breakfast Forum the first Wednesday of May to hear Jared. 
Jared Polis, while in Congress, has become a recognized leader on 
school reform, immigration, civil rights, and the environment, all 
particularly important issues to Coloradoans. 
A $5 contribution helps cover the coffee/tea and room. A non-perishable food item or $1 donation  toward the Larimer County Food Bank is appreciated. All are welcome. 
Date & Time: Wednesday, May 2, 7:30- 9:30 am 
Location:  Fort Collins Hilton, 425 W. Prospect, Fort Collins   
RSVP by April 28 to Irma Woollen, 970-266-1136 or email:
 
Saturday, May 5:
Town Hall Meeting with Rep. Fischer, Rep. Kefalas & Sen. Bacon
 
Please join Reps. Fischer & Kefalas and Sen. Bacon for their last Town Hall meeting of this legislative session. This is an opportunity for constituents to bring all of their questions, comments and ideas for the lively discussion. The legislators will wrap up and report all the legislative work that has been accomplished this year and want to receive constituents' feedback. These three local legislators are looking forward to seeing everyone for their final Town Hall this session.
 
Date & Time:
Saturday, May 5, 2012 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Location: Harmony Library, FRCC Campus, 4616 South Shields Street, Fort Collins

Tuesday, May 8
Health District of Northern Larimer County Election 
The Health District of Northern Larimer County Election will be held on Tuesday, May 8.  Voters will choose among five candidates, to fill two seats on the five-member board.  Candidates are elected at-large to serve four-year terms.
The Health District of Northern Larimer County is supported through local property taxes to serve residents of Fort Collins, Laporte, Timnath, Wellington, Livermore, Red Feather Lakes and other unincorporated areas of northern Larimer County. Services provided include prescription assistance, preventive dentistry, mental health and health planning.   
Polling places are the Health District Office, 120 Bristlecone Dr., and Spirit of Joy Lutheran Church, 4501 S. Lemay, both in Fort Collins.  
Mail-in ballots are available for those who submit an Application For Permanent Mail-in Voter Status.  
Applications for mail-in ballots can be requested from Judy Robison-Bullard, designated election official, at 224-5209, or by email at [email protected] . The application also can be downloaded at www.healthdistrict.org/election and is printed in the spring issue of the Health District's Compass publication, which was mailed to district residents in early April.  
To receive a ballot by mail, the application must be signed and returned to the Health District by Tuesday, May 1.  Those who wish to pick up their ballots at the Health District Office must return the application by Friday, May 4. 
In order to be counted, mail-in ballots must be returned and received at the Health District by 7 p.m. on Election Day.
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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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