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Message from the Chair
Tomorrow is the last day to purchase discounted tickets to our 2012 Annual Picnic! Help us plan the right amount and food and beverages by going online to LarimerDems.org and reserving your spot now. We'll be hearing from Congressman Polis, Angelika Schroeder, Karen Stockley, Rep. Kefalas, Rep. Fischer, Sen. Bacon, James Shelton, Mark Shaffer, and Joann Ginal. The weather is going to be perfect and the delegates will be back from Charlotte to get everybody fired up and ready to go. See you this Saturday in Dian Sparling's back yard.
Tonight, Avogadro's Number, 605 S. Mason, Fort Collins is lighting up the big screen for Congressman Polis' speech to the DNC. This starts at 5:30. Come on down to see it with a few of your favorite Larimer County Democrats. See the details below and save me a seat.
--William Russell
"The 1928 Republican Convention opened with a prayer. If the Lord can see His way clear to bless the Republican Party the way it's been carrying on, then the rest of us ought to get it without even asking."
-- Will Rogers
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 Party News
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
Volunteer Help Needed at our Annual Picnic
We need volunteers to help with grilling, serving and clean up at our Annual Picnic this Saturday. Please contact Kristin Stephens at volunteer@larimerdems.org or 581-7580 if you can work a shift.
Thursday, September 13:
House Majority Project Fundraiser
Please note the date change.
Please join us for an event to support The House Majority Project on Thursday, September 13, 5:30 - 7:30 om at The Gardens on Spring Creek.
Date & Time: Thursday, September 13, 5:30 - 7:30 pm
Location: The Gardens on Spring Creek, 2145 Centre Ave. Fort Collins
RSVP at https://secure.actblue.com/page/hmpfoco
Questions? Please email shelby@coloradohousemajority.com or call (720) 295-3367
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Campaign News
Thursday, September 6
Shaffer Team Seventh Inning Stretch Party
We're stretching early so we can catch Obama's acceptance speech on the big screen TV inside the Sport Station right after our party. It's hosted by the Loveland Obama for America team.
Don't forget to wear your Mark Shaffer baseball shirts! If you don't have one, stop by HQ to pick one up: 218 E. Sixth St., Loveland.
For more information on the party or volunteering opportunities, call 970.308.5470.Date & Time: Thursday, September 6, 4:30 - 6:00 pm
Location: The Sports Station, 409 North Railroad Avenue, Loveland Monday and Wednesday Night Polis Campaign Volunteering Volunteer with the Polis Campaign on Monday evenings in Loveland and Wedesday evenings in Fort Collins. 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 volunteer@polisforcongress.com or call 303.381.0121.
Loveland Date & Time: Mondays, 5:30 - 8:00 pm
Loveland Location: 100 W 29th Street, Loveland
Fort Collins Date & Time: Wednesdays, 5:00 - 7:00 pm
Fort Collins Location: 116 N. College, Unit 7, 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 Casey.burgat@gmail.com
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 derek.g.ketner@gmail.com.
We're actively building our grassroots volunteer base in Larimer County. 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 CollinsWomen 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
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Community News
Tuesday, September 11
Democratic Business Coalition
At their September luncheon, the Larimer County Democratic Business Coalition (DBC) has invited Michael Short. Michael is the Executive Director of the Downtown Business Association in Fort Collins. For DBC meeting details, visit:www.lcdbc.org
Date & Time: Tuesday, September 11, noon to 1 pm Location: Home State Bank, Community Room, 303 East Mountain Avenue, Fort Collins Lunch reservations due by Monday, September 10; contact mjohnson@lamar.colostate.edu or 970-495-0532.
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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 Office, 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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