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Larimer County Democrats News: July 31, 2012

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Message from the Chair
Time to staff for NewWestFest on August 11&12. This is a great chance to speak to thousands of voters from all parts of Larimer County and have a great time as well. The President's team will be there to work on voter registration updates. Congressman Polis will be shaking hands and meeting his new constituents all weekend. Call or email Kristin Stephens; find her info below.
Joann Ginal is hosting Liz Barnez for a concert fundraiser at her house this Sunday. Should be a good show, see the details below.
All of our campaigns are out connecting with voters now. This is the moment where you can make a difference for the candidate of your choice. Make that call today, or call the office if you can't find the right number below.
--William Russell

"My boyhood friend Jack became a doctor - and a conservative.
He had gone to public schools, attended college with the help of a government scholarship, went to medical school on the Army's dime,
and learned his specialty in military hospitals. He insisted that the government had done nothing for him. In that way, he is both the
soul and the wit of the Republican Party."
--Richard Cohen

 


partyParty News
August 11 & 12
Volunteers Needed for New West Fest Booth 
New West Fest is just around the corner, August 11 & 12. We would like to have a strong presence at this event to support our local candidates. If you can volunteer for a 2 hour shift on Friday, Saturday or Sunday, please contact Kristin Stephens,[email protected] or 581-7580. 

Saturday, September 8:

Larimer County Democrats' Annual Picnic
Save the date! Our Annual Picnic will be held on Saturday, September 8 at Dian Sparling's backyard across from City Park.
Date & Time: Saturday, September 8, 4:00 - 7:00 pm  

Location: Dian Sparling's backyard, 324 Jackson, Fort Collins
For more info, visit: www.LarimerDems.org/picnic.html

  

campaign 
Campaign News
Sunday, August 5: 
Mark Shaffer - Omelets for America
Please join us to meet Mark Shaffer - candidate for House District 51 in Loveland. Mark's passion for protecting the American Dream for all Northern Coloradoans runs deep. Mark will stand up for the constituents in our district; fighting for democracy and integrity, while working to preserve public education and our precious Colorado resources.
This is a free, fabulous home-cooked breakfast; Donations are voluntary and go 100% to the candidate. Bring a friend - all are welcome!
Date & Time: Sunday, August 5, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Location: Doug & Kathryn's, 1970 Saguache Place, Loveland 
    

Sunday, August 5

House Concert for Joann Ginal 

Liz Barnez, with special guest Pamela Robinson, will be performing at a fundraising House Concert in support of Joann Ginal. Please join us for food, drinks, a silent auction and some amazing music. 

$25 suggested donation 

Date & TIme: Sunday August 5, 4:30 - 7:00 pm

Location: Joann Ginal's house, 316 E. Magnolia, Fort Collins  

To RSVP or for more info, visit  www.JoannGinal.com or email [email protected]   


Wednesday Night Polis Campaign Volunteering  

Volunteer with the Polis Campaign on Wedesday evenings from 5:00 - 7:30 pm. There will be opportunities to phone bank, help with data entry, and other awesome volunteer opportunities! We are working hard to ensure a win in November for Congressman Polis but we need YOUR help to do it! If you can't join us on Wednesday evenings but are excited to be involved email [email protected]  or call 303.381.0121. or call 303.381.0121.

Date & Time: Wednesdays, 5:00 - 7:00 pm  

Location: Larimer County Democrats Office, 606 S. Mason, Fort Collins  

   

Canvassing for Randy Fischer

We invite you to join Rep. Randy Fischer as we talk with our neighbors in House District 53HouHou on Mon-Thurs and Sat each week. Please reply and let us know you want to walk with Randy and support him in this critically important way. Due to the Mason Street closure, we will meet our fellow walkers at the walk site, so we will contact you with that information at least a day before you are scheduled to join us.

Dates & Times: Every Monday-Thursday, 5:30-7:30pm
Saturday 10:00 am - Noon
Please show up 15 minutes early to prepare for the canvass.

Please RSVP to Casey Burgat, Vol Coord, at [email protected]

  

Shaffer Mondays
We're calling on Monday nights to let voters know about two exceptional candidates in our area - Mark Shaffer, running for House District 51 and Brandon Shaffer, running for Congressional District 4.  If you would like to help, just grab a cellphone and charger (and a potluck dish to share), and come on over! Food, friends, voter empowerment and fun - what could be better?
Dates & Time: Every Monday Night - 5:00 to 8:00 PM 

Location: Doug & Kathryn's, 1970 Saguache Place, Loveland

  

Walk to Win with Joann Ginal

Come walk with Joann Ginal, Candidate for House District 52 on Saturday afternoons. We will be meet at 12:00 pm at our campaign office next to the Larimer County Democrats office at 608 South Mason. We need your help volunteering to make sure we keep 52 blue this November. 

Dates & Time: Saturdays, noon

Location: Meet at the campaign office next to the Larimer County Democrats office, 608 S. Mason, Fort Collins 

Call Matt at 720.309.8701 with questions or to confirm.    


Canvassing for Kefalas
Please join Rep. John Kefalas for our regularly scheduled walks to talk to our neighbors in Senate District 14.  All canvassing will launch from our office at 608 S. Mason Street right next to the Larimer County Democrats' office. Please show up fifteen minutes early to prepare for the canvass. 
Dates & Times: Wednesdays & Thursdays, 5:00 - 7:00 pm, Saturdays, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm, and 1:00 - 4:00 pm
Please R.S.V.P. to Derek Ketner at [email protected] . 

  

Organizing for America  

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 find a volunteer team by entering your zip code at my.barackobama.com.
Phonebanks 
Mondays

SW Fort Collins Daytime Phonebank

Date & Time: Mondays, 1:00 - 4:00 pm

Location: 401 S. Mason, Fort Collins

Women for Obama Phonebank

Date & Time: Mondays, 6:00 - 8:30 pm

Location: 401 S. Mason St, Fort Collins 

Bellvue/Laporte Phonebank

Date & Time: Mondays, 6:00 - 8:00 pm

Location: 3401 Terryridge Rd, Fort Collins
SE Loveland Phone Bank and Canvass
Date & Time: Mondays, 6:00 - 9:00 pm
Location: Loveland OFA Headquarters. 601 E. Eisenhower, Loveland 

Tuesdays
 

Senior-2-Senior Phonebank

Date & Time: Tuesdays, Noon - 2:00 pm

Location: 401 S. Mason, Fort Collins
Estes Park Phone Bank and Canvass
Date & Time: Tuesdays, 6:00 - 9:00 pm
Location: US Bank Building, Estes Park. 363 E. Elkhorn, Estes Park

NE Loveland Phone Bank and Canvass  

Date & Time: Tuesdays, 6:00 - 9:00 pm

Location: 5841 Meadow Creek Ln, Loveland  

SW Loveland Phone Bank and Canvass

Date & Time: Tuesdays, 6:00 - 9:00 pm

Location:  Loveland OFA Headquarters. 601 E. Eisenhower, Loveland  

 
Wednesdays

SW Fort Collins Daytime Phonebank

Date & Time: Wednesdays, 1:00 - 4:00 pm

Location: 401 S. Mason, Fort Collins 

NE Fort Collins Phonebank

Date & Time: Wednesdays, 6:00 - 8:30 pm

Location: 401 S. Mason, Fort Collins 

Latinos for Obama Phonebank

Date & Time: Wednesdays,  6:00 - 8:30 pm

Location: 401 S. Mason, Fort Collins 

SE Fort Collins Phonebank

Date & Time: Wednesdays, 6:00 - 8:30 pm

Location: Scotch Pines Clubhouse, 805 E. Drake, Fort Collins   

NW Loveland Phone Bank and Canvass

Date & Time: Wednesdays, 6:00 - 9:00

Location:  Loveland OFA Headquarters. 601 E. Eisenhower, Loveland  


Thursdays
 

Senior-2-Senior Phonebank

Date & Time: Thursdays, Noon - 2:00 pm

Location: 401 S. Mason, Fort Collins 

SW Fort Collins Phonebank

Date & Time: Thursdays, 5:30 - 8:00 pm

Location: 2218 Bronson St., Fort Collins 

HS Students Phonebank/Voter Registration 

Date & Time: Thursdays, 5:00 - 9:00 pm

Location: 401 S. Mason, Fort Collins 

North Larimer Phonebank

Date & Time: Thursdays, 6:00 - 8:00 pm

Location: 13230 Starry Night Road, Fort Collins

Wellington/Terry Lake Phonebank

Date & Time: Thursdays, 6:00 - 8:30 pm

Location: 3401 Terryridge Rd, Fort Collins
 
Loveland Women for Obama Phone Bank and Canvass
Date & Time: Thursdays, 6:00 - 9:00 pm
Location:  Loveland OFA Headquarters. 601 E. Eisenhower, Loveland

Voter Registrations
Fridays 

Friday Night Voter Registration

Date & Time: Fridays, 5:00 - 9:00 pm

Location: 401 S. Mason, Fort Collins

Saturdays
Fort Collins Voter Registration

Date & Time: Saturdays, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm and 1:00 - 4:00 pm 

Location: 401 S. Mason, Fort Collins

Estes Park Voter Registration Drive

Date & Time: Saturdays, 10:00 - 1:00 pm

Location: Meet outside the Estes Park Library.

Loveland Voter Registration Drive

Date & Times: Saturdays, 10 - 1:00 pm and 2:00 - 5:00 pm.
Location:  Loveland OFA Headquarters. 601 E. Eisenhower, Loveland

  

Sundays 

Latinos for Obama Voter Registration Drive
Date & Time: Saturdays, 2:00 - 5:00 pm 
Location: Loveland OFA Headquarters. 601 E. Eisenhower, Loveland

community
Community News
Wednesday, August 1

Breakfast Forum 

Dr Kathleen Hynes, speaker for ACLU of Colorado, will speak on "The
Patriot Act, Eleven Years Later."  She's featured by the Breakfast
Forum Social Club on Wednesday, August 1st. Dr. Hynes volunteers with ACLU on a variety of issues. Prior to starting her own research firm, she held a faculty appointment at the Univ. of Colorado School of Medicine.
Your contribution of $5 helps with room cost, coffee/tea.  A non-perishable food item/$1.00 for Food Bank is appreciated.

Date & Time: Wednesday, August 1, 7:30 - 9:30 am  

Location: Fort Collins Hilton, 425 W. Prospect, Fort Collins

RSVP by Monday, July 30th to  [email protected] or
call Julie Lechtanski, 970-232-9683.    

community
Regular Meetings

Larimer County Democrats Monthly Meeting
Monthly business meeting. All are welcome! 

Date & Time: Third Thursday of the month 

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.


contactContact Us

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