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Message from the Chair
October 9th is the last day that anyone can register to vote in the 2012 general election. That would be Tuesday. It's time to think of anyone you've neglected to speak to about how important this election is. We only have a few more hours to encourage everybody to register. If your potential voter has a Colorado Driver's license, they can quickly register online at www.Larimer.org/elections. Call 498-7820 with registration questions.
The next step is convincing everybody to vote for all of our Democratic candidates, vote all the way down the ballot, and vote as soon as possible. Our public service call will be going out to Mail-in Voters this Thursday and we will be staffing our Wall of Call full time after that. Please email volunteer@larimerdems.org or call 689-6391 to sign up for some phone calls helping all the candidates on the 2012 Democratic ticket . We will be offering some incentives for our call bank volunteers this year as well as our usual dial and dine program. The voting starts in one week; please join us for Get Out the Vote.
--William Russell
"Nobody will ever deprive the American people of the
right to vote except the American people themselves and
the only way they could do this is by not voting."
--Franklin D. Roosevelt
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 Party News
Get Out The Vote
We are working every day until November 6 to Get Out The Vote. Sign up for a shift or six to help Democrats win up and down the ballot. Please contact Kristin Stephens at Volunteer@Larimerdems.org or 581-7580 or call our office, 689-6391.
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Campaign News
Tuesday, October 9
Keep 52 Blue Fundraiser for Joann Ginal
It's up to You! Join us at Avo's and ante up one more time to support Joann Ginal, candidate for House District 52.
Host Committee in formation, if interested please contact Mims Harris 493-1117 or mimsbharris@aol.com
Suggested Donation: $26 (half of 52) to $400
Date & Time: Tuesday, October 9, 2012, 5:30 - 7:00 pm
Location: Avogadro's Number, 606 S. Mason, Fort Collins
Tuesday, October 9
2nd Congressional District Debate, hosted by NoCo 5
"Larimer County is now in 2nd Congressional District, meaning that our representatives and their platforms have changed. This debate allows voters to determine who is the best candidate to represent the 2nd Congressional District," said Tregg White, station manager of Northern Colorado 5.
Questions to the candidates during the hourlong debate will be presented by a panel of four. The debate will include two rounds. The first round involves questions to both candidates from the panel. The second round will feature specific questions to the candidates.
Date & Time: Tuesday, October 9, 7:00 pm
Location: Fort Collins Hilton, Grand Ballroom
Sunday, October 14
Re-elect President Barack Obama Fundraiser
Join us for an afternoon of delightful music and parody featuring Richard and Sandy Riccardi - direct from successful cabaret performances in New York and San Francisco. Sandy, a talented vocalist, and Richard, a superb pianist, will beguile us with their entertaining parodies on politics and modern life.
More about these wonderful artists at: www.sonoma.edu/music/faculty/richard-riccardi.html and www.partyriccardi.com
Food and drink will be available for purchase.
Suggested donation: $25 gratefully accepted at the door.
Date & Time: Sunday, October 14, 3:00 - 5:00 pm
Location: Avogadro's Number, 605 S. Mason, Fort Collins
For more information, please contact: fjaneburns@hotmail.com , magaja@comcast.net or janeneththompson@gmail.com
Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 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.
Fort Collins Dates & Time: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, 5:00 - 8:00 pm
Fort Collins Location: Polis for Congress campaign office, 116 N. College, Suite 7
Loveland Date & Time: Thursdays, 5:30 - 8:00pm
Loveland Location: 1931 E. 1st Street, Loveland
Canvassing for Randy Fischer
We invite you to join Rep. Randy Fischer as we talk with our neighbors in House District 53 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, 5:00 Location: Estes Park OFA, 184 Graves Ave Unit A., 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 am, 1:00 pm, 4:00 pm Location: Estes Park OFA, 184 Graves Ave Unit A., Estes Park 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 Estes Park Voter Registration Drive Date & Time: Saturdays, 10:00 am, 1:00 pm, 4:00 pm Location: Estes Park OFA, 184 Graves Ave Unit A., Estes Park
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Community News
Monday, October 8 Free Documentary: U.S. Health Care: The Good News Health Care for All Colorado will host a free showing of the documentary "U.S. Health Care: The Good News". In the film, Washington Post correspondent T.R. Reid documents communities across the United States that have successfully improved the quality of health care while covering more people and reducing costs. The event will include popcorn, lemonade and a discussion following the film. In addition, two Colorado proposals will be explained that could bring "good news" for Coloradans. Date & Time: Monday, October 8, 7:00 pm Location: Bas Bleu Theatre, 401 Pine St., Fort Collins
For more information, contact Cherry Sokoloski at 970-231-6718 or LCSoko@Q.com. Tuesday, October 9 Larimer County Democratic Business Coalition Luncheon At their October luncheon, the Larimer County Democratic Business Coalition (DBC) will discuss three ballot issues (two state and one local); Amendments 64 & 65, plus Fort Collins Initiated Question 301. For DBC meeting details, visit: www.lcdbc.org Date & Time: Tuesday, October 9, noon to 1 pm
Location: Home State Bank, Community Room, 303 East Mountain Avenue, Fort Collins
Lunch reservations due by Monday, October 8; contact mjohnson@lamar.colostate.edu or 970-495-0532. Sunday, October 14 Barackfast in support of Project Self Sufficiency October's Barackfast is in support of Project Self Sufficiency. Starting with the vision of "helping single parents realize their dreams for financial independence," they have built a systematic capability to eliminate obstacles to this dream and empower people to move forward. Scholarships, housing, automobiles, car maintenance, tutors, childcare, positive role models. And too often, groups excel for awhile and fade; Project Self Sufficiency has grown strong over 25 years and been copied, emulated, expanded. Not a Potluck--Hearty Breakfast! No RSVP. Come one, come all. Invite anyone you wish.
Date & Time: Sunday, October 14, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Location: 3401 Terryridge Road, Fort Collins
Sunday, October 14
Our Truth About Fracking Meeting Our Truth About Fracking is comprised of local concerned citizens who want to share their facts about fracking through films, discussion and research related to potential solutions. Educating the community is our goal. Please join us at Avo's, Sunday, October 14, 6 to 8 pm. Date & Time: Sunday, October 14, 6:00 - 8:00 pm Location: Avo's, 605 S. Mason, Fort Collins Questions? email lyndablake@gmail.com Sunday, October 21 Namaqua Forum: Documentary film Patriocracy The Namaqua Forum will show Patriocracy on Sunday, October 21 at 6:00 pm. Patriocracy, produced and directed by Coloradoans Brian and Cindy Malone, is a film which skillfully presents the reasons for and some solutions to the political gridlock in congress. The filmmakers use interviews with current and former legislators such as Senator Alan Simpson, Bob Schieffer of CBS News, Pat Buchanan and many others to explore the problem and potential solutions. Date & Time: Sunday, October 21, 6:00 pm Location: Loveland Public Library, Gertrude Scott room, 300 N. Adams, Loveland |
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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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