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Larimer County Democrats News: February 13, 2014

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Message from the Chair

The Larimer County Democrats will hold our 2014 Annual Dinner and Silent Auction on April 5th this year and we are starting to solicit nominations for our annual awards. If you've seen someone contribute something special to the Larimer County Democratic community, now would be a good time to nominate that person for a Volunteer of the Year award. If you have been struck by the thought, "That really fine Democrat has changed how we do this and it's so much better now," you should nominate that really fine Democrat for the Robin Murphy Davis award. You can see the criteria for these awards below and at LarimerDems.org . The Executive Committee will review your nominations early next month.

I would be remiss if I didn't mention that our Silent Auction committee is starting their really important job of rounding up a great selection of vacations, food, wine and other interesting contributions for auction at our dinner on April 5th. We've had some creative and inspiring items over the last few years and we're hoping to put on another great auction this year. Think about what fun you can have with your donation and write us at info@Larimerdems.org.

Our website is ready to book your seats at the 2014 Larimer County Democrats Annual Dinner and Silent Auction. See you on April 5th.

--William Russell

 

"A smarter, more efficient, more innovative State Treasury will mean a stronger, more prosperous, more confident Colorado economy."

--Betsy Markey

 
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Sunday, February 16:
Omelets for America - To Benefit Larimer County Democratic Party
Please join us to meet members of the LCDP Team and learn what the Party is doing to support candidates in Loveland! Bring your questions and your appetite!
This is a free, fabulous home-cooked breakfast; Donations are voluntary and go 100% to the LCDP. Bring a friend - all are welcome!
Date & Time: Sunday, February 16th, 10:00 am - noon
Location: Doug & Kathryn's, 1970 Saguache Place, Loveland 

awardSubmit your nominations!
Every year at the Larimer County Democrats Annual Dinner & Silent Auction, we recognize volunteers with awards. We are taking nominations for our annual awards at our office e-mail, info@larimerdems.org. Please read the short descriptions below, write us a nice little letter celebrating the folks that most resemble that description and send it in. We will close the nominations at the end of business Thursday, March 1.

Robin Murphy Davis Award
This award honors a Larimer County Democrat whose efforts have made a material change in Larimer County Democratic political activities or successes. It is meant to honor an individual whose vision and demeanor has inspired many of us.

Volunteer of the Year
This award is to recognize those unsung heroes who give us all so much by providing tireless support, wide ranging contributions and playing all over the field.

Lifetime Achievement Award
Honoring decades of contributions to success in Larimer County Democratic politics.


Tuesday, March 4: 
Democratic Precinct Caucuses
Precinct caucuses are held in even years and are the first step in the nominating process for our candidates. Caucuses are small, neighborhood meetings where Democratic neighbors join together to elect delegates to the Larimer County Assembly, elect two (2) precinct committee people and begin the process of establishing a county platform.
Visit LarimerDems.org for more details and to find your caucus site.
Date & Time: Tuesday, March 4, 6:30 pm registration; 7:00 pm gavel
Location: Visit larimerdems.org/caucus.html to look up your precinct number and find your caucus location.

SAVE THE DATE: Saturday, March 29 
Larimer County Democrats' County Assembly 
Date & Time: Saturday, March 29, 9:00 am registration; 10:00 gavel
Location: Fossil Ridge High School, 5400 Ziegler Road, Fort Collins 

SAVE THE DATE: Saturday, April 5  
Larimer County Democrats' Annual Dinner & Silent Auction
 Tickets are on sale now! Click here for more information.
Date & Time: Saturday, April 5;  5:30 pm Cocktails (cash bar), 7:00pm Dinner
Location: Fort Collins Marriott, 350 E. Horsetooth, Fort Collins
Keynote Speaker: To be announced
 
 

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Saturday, February 15
Community Conversation with Sen. John Kefalas 
Senator John Kefalas will host a Community Conversation on Saturday, February 15th from 9 until 10:30 a.m. at the Fort Collins Coffeehouse located at 3761 South Mason Street in Fort Collins. Please note that the Coffeehouse is located on the second floor of the building, but that an elevator is available for use to access this floor if needed. All are welcome to attend and engage in an open dialogue and problem solving. Community Conversations are free, nonpartisan and open to the public.
Date & Time: Saturday, February 15, 9:00 - 10:30 am
Location: Fort Collins Coffeehouse, 3761 South Mason Street, Fort Collins

Saturday, February 15
Chasing Ice Documentary film and Discussion Panel 
"Chasing Ice" documentary film and discussion panel, FREE to attend at CSU Lory Student Centre Theatre on Saturday, February 15th at 4PM-7PM Location: 1101 Central Avenue Mall, Fort Collins. 
Discussion panel will include Prof. Scott Denning, CSU Atmospheric Science Department; Dr. Tad Pfeffer, Glaciologist, Institute of Arctic & Alpine Research, CU Boulder; and Dr. Rosemarie Russo, Prof Sustainability CU Boulder, Instructor of Law, CSU, Sustainability Coordinator with Fort Collins Climate Wise.
Panel moderator is Bob Overbeck, Fort Collins City Councilman.
Date & Time: Saturday, February 15, 4:00 - 7:00 pm
Location: CSU Lory Student Centre Theatre, 1101 Central Avenue Mall, Fort Collins.

Sunday, February 16 
Namaqua Forum 
The Namaqua Forum presents its second in a series on Mass Incarceration in the U.S. on Sunday, February 16 at 6:30 pm at the Gertrude Scott Room of the Loveland Public Library. Judge Leonard Frieling will examine the failed war on drugs and the punitive system of mandatory minimum sentencing.  He is a representative of Law Enforcement Against Prohibition (LEAP).  Judge Frieling practiced criminal defense for 38 years and is a former judge admitted to all Colorado, Federal District courts, 10th Circuit Courts and the U.S. Supreme Court.
The Forum is free and open to the public and sponsorsed by the Namaqua Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Loveland.  For more information call 720-841-3970.
Date & Time: Sunday, February 16, 6:30 pm
Location: Loveland Public Library, 300 N Adams Ave, Loveland

Saturday, February 22:
Community Issue Forum with Reps. Joann Ginal, Randy Fischer & Senator John Kefalas

Please join Rep. Joann Ginal, Rep. Randy Fischer and Sen. John Kefalas for a community issue forum concerning health care in Colorado. Topics will include the Colorado health care exchange, behavioral/mental health, local family medicine and senior health care options. The event is free, nonpartisan and open to the public.  
Date & Time: Saturday, Feb. 22, 2014; 10:15 am - noon 
Location
: Harmony Library, 4616 S. Shields St., 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.


contactContact Us

Visit www.larimerdems.org/officers.html for a full list of Larimer County Democrats elected leaders and committee chairs.


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