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Message from the Chair
I hope everyone caught the cameo of the keynote speaker of our 2013 Annual Dinner and Silent Auction, Congressman Keith Ellison, defending Social Security on CNN last week. We're lucky to be Larimer County Democrats. We have the support of Congressional heavyweights such as
Rep. Polis, Rep. Ellison and Betsy Markey. We have the support of Colorado Democratic Party Chairman Rick Palacio. We are privileged to live and campaign in Larimer County, Colorado, where we will defend middle class families every chance we get. Don't miss your chance to spend some quality time with the future of your Larimer County Democratic Party by joining us on March 30th. Visit www.larimerdems.org to purchase your tickets today.
Our Silent Auction is an excellent chance to help us defend our Democratic values with a little bit of fundraising value. This is going to be a great year for our Silent Auction. You can see some of the auction items online at www.larimerdems.org/auction.html and we know that you have a really exciting idea for fundraising that is just begging to come out. I think you should follow through with a Silent Auction donation and write officemanager@Larimerdems.org right now. Your talent, service, vacation spot... it's all political progress at our dinner. Thank you.
While it is usually not our usual area of activity, I have to bring everyone's attention to the blatant attempt of the National Board of Realtors to buy the Fort Collins City Council elections. This organization, from Wilmington, Delaware, has invested almost $50,000 in the 2013 municipal elections in support of three conservative candidates. Click this link to see the reports. I hope everyone will vote in this municipal election and vote for the people who live here.
--William Russell
"I'm against very wealthy people...influencing elections,
But as long as it's doable I'm going to do it"
--Sheldon Adelson
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 Party News
Saturday, March 30
Larimer County Democrats Annual Dinner & Silent Auction
Keynote Speaker: U.S. Congressman Keith Ellison
Congressman Keith Ellison represents Minnesota's 5th Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives. Rep. Ellison's guiding philosophy is based on "generosity and inclusion" and his priorities in Congress are building prosperity for working families, promoting peace, pursuing environmental sustainability and advancing civil and human rights.
Date & Time: Saturday, March 30, 5:30 pm
Location: Fort Collins Marriott, 350 E. Horsetooth, Fort Collins
Volunteers Needed for Annual Dinner We need volunteers to help with various duties at the Annual Dinner & Silent Auction on Saturday, March 30. This is one of our biggest events of the year and is a great way to meet your fellow Democrats. We need help with jobs like check-in, name tag assembly and the silent auction. Please contact Kristin Stephens if you can help, volunteer@larimerdems.org or 970-581-7580. Events like these are successful because of our amazing volunteers. Thank you!
Donations Needed for the Annual Dinner & Silent Auction
To help our efforts, you can donate items of interest to your fellow democrats for the auction. Suggested items include:
Vacation rentals and/or activities (condos, hot-air balloon rides, ski passes etc.) Event tickets (baseball, football, hockey etc.) Gift Certificates Wine/dinners/gourmet food Jewellery Lessons (music, dance, sports, crafts etc.) Professional services (legal, landscaping, electric, plumbing, secretarial, accounting) To discuss your donation, contact officemanager@larimerdems.org or call Jeanne at 970 797-2736.
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Community News
Saturday, March 23, 2013
Community Issues Forum with Rep. Fischer, Rep. Ginal & Sen. Kefalas
Colorado Healthcare: Increasing Access, Increasing Care
Please join Rep. Fischer, Rep. Ginal, and Sen. Kefalas for a community issues forum focusing on public health policy in Colorado. Joining them in this discussion will guest panelists. This is an opportunity for constituents to come and learn about various ways Colorado is implementing the PPACA to expand access to affordable care.
Date & Time: Saturday, March 23, 10:30 am Location: Council Tree Library, 2733 Council Tree Ave, Fort Collins
Saturday, March 23:
Focusing on the Colorado Health Care Cooperative Presentation
Focusing on the Colorado Health Care Cooperative presented by Co-operate Colorado, and featuring a light lunch, information and action opportunities, and remarks by Sen. Aguilar.
Date & Time: Saturday, March 23, 12:30 - 3:00 pm Location: Plymouth Congregational Church, 916 W Prospect Rd, Fort Collins Info & RSVP: Eliza Carney, abcdrn@greyrock.org, 970-416-0636 or www.cooperatecolorado.org Sunday, March 24: Barackfast for The Center We can all be proud of our Civil Union bill, as it demonstrates our state's undeniable progress and striving toward eventual, undeniable equality for all. Let's celebrate this! However, for every individual in need of support, advocacy and community, the need is personal and often immediate. The Center is the nation's third-oldest organization providing support and advocacy for our gay, lesbian, transgender and bi-sexual population. They have been there through less popular and less celebrated times, doing the important work: to engage, enrich, advance and empower our LGBT community. And now they're here in Northern Colorado. A part of us! Let's celebrate and reward the work of this state-wide organization, their engagement in Northern Colorado, the people they enable, and the positive future they all have in our town! 10am-1pm Not a Potluck--Hearty Breakfast! No RSVP. Come one, come all. Invite anyone you wish! Date & Time: Sunday, March 24, anytime between 10:00 am and 1:00 pm Location: 3401 Terryridge Road, Fort Collins
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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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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.
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