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Message from the Chair
I want to thank all of the volunteers that put together our 2013 Larimer County Democrats Dinner and Silent Auction last Saturday night. I've been receiving compliments on everybody's dedicated efforts to run a smooth show and raise funds for our future efforts. We had a great time with Congressman Keith Ellison jetting in to delivery with his message of economic justice for all and grassroots campaigning. Some photos of the dinner are up on our website: http://www.larimerdems.org/photosdinner.html
Our grassroots campaigns are the key to reaching every voter and representing our values in our elected bodies. Grassroots campaigns are the theme this week. While we were building for the efforts of 2014, a few brave candidates and many volunteers were holding off a great deal of campaign cash with their personal efforts in the 2013 Fort Collins municipal elections. I want to congratulate all the candidates and volunteers for fighting off the efforts of well funded political action committees to buy this little election; Much was spent for little change. Thanks to all.
Our next Larimer County Democrats event is a Barackfast with Senator Mark Udall on April 20th. Senator Udall stood up against the pipeline recently, this is your chance to express your support. See the details below.
--William Russell
"Cutting Social Security benefits for Minnesota Vets goes against the most basic principles we hold as Americans."
--Congressman Keith Ellison
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 Party News
Saturday, April 20
Barackfast for the Larimer County Democrats with Special Guest Sen. Mark Udall
Join us at a special Saturday Barackfast to benefit the Larimer County Democrats. Sen. Mark Udall will join us as our special guest.
Barackfast is a monthly breakfast hosted by Dan Shaner that started out in 2007 as a monthly breakfast to support Barack Obama's presidential campaign. It has expanded to support candidates, causes and charities. Enjoy a hearty breakfast, Expect to meet friends you never knew you had and bring friends to share.
Date & Time: Saturday, April 20, anytime between 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Location: 3401 Terryridge Road, Fort Collins
Park on Highway 1 and walk down if you can. Carpool. Bring a friend who has never been to a Barackfast.
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Community News
Wednesday, April 3
Health Care as a Public Good and a Human Right in Colorado
Presented by Donna Smith, Executive Director, Health Care for All Colorado
Many will recognize Donna's name from her role in SICKO, when Michael Moore took her story to the big screen. An accomplished journalist, Donna also worked for National Nurses United/California Nurses Association as an advocate for a national single-payer health care system.
She co-chairs the "Healthcare Not Warfare" campaign and was named "Woman of Action" for 2009 by the National Organization for Women. Donna recently returned to her home state of Colorado.
An update on legislation and opportunities for action will be included.
This event is free and open to the public.
Date & Time: Wednesday, April 3, 7:00 pm
Location: Harmony Library, 4616 S. Shields, Fort Collins For more info: 970 484 2295
Saturday, April 6:
Community Issue Forum with Rep. Ginal, Rep. Fischer and Sen. Kefalas: Health Care Policy
Please join Rep. Randy Fischer, Rep. Joann Ginal and Sen. John Kefalas for a community issues forum focused on health care. Panelists will be present to discuss and facilitate the public dialogue to inform the public on health care policy in Colorado.
Panel Members:
Colorado State Senator Irene Aguilar, MD, Colorado State Senator & Chairwoman, Health and Human Services Committee
Patty Fontneau, CEO/Executive Director, Colorado Health Benefit Exchange
Carol Plock, MD, Executive Director, The Health District of Northern Larimer County
Date & Time: Saturday, April 6, 10:30 am - Noon
Location: Old Town Library Community Room, 201 Peterson St., Fort Collins
Monday, April 15
Civil Unions in Colorado
On March 12th Civil Unions became the law of the land in Colorado legislature and Governor Hickenlooper has signed it! This means that starting May 1st anyone can obtain a civil union and The Center is hear to help you understand what civil unions mean for you. On April 15th at The Center in Ft. Collins at 5:30pm our Legal Director Mindy Barton will be walking us through the protections and the benefits civil unions have to offer. For more information check out www.coloradocivilunions.org.
Date & Time: Monday, April 15, 5:30 pm
Location: The Center, 100 N. Mason St., Fort Collins
Sunday, April 21: Namaqua Forum presents: The Oceans and Climate Change On Sunday, April 21 the Namaqua Forum will present "The Oceans and Climate Change" from 6:30 - 8:00 pm in the Gertrude Scott room of the Loveland Public Library. Dalton Meyer & Kayla Kruit, of the Loveland High Ocean Science Bowl team, will focus on climate induced changes specifically changes in the cryosphere, sea level, acidification, marine life, currents,
albedo effect.
This is the third in the Forum series "Adapting to Climate Change." An additional program will be held on May 19 focusing on global water supplies. Date & Time: Sunday, April 21, 6:30 - 8:00 pm Location: Loveland Public Library, Gertrude Scott Room, 300 N Adams AveLoveland
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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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