Action Newsletter
DEMOCRATIC EVENTS
1. Please join Al Gore and Jay Inslee for a noon Luncheon and Speaking Program, Wednesday, November 9, 2011, at the Paramount Theatre, 911 Pine St., Seattle, WA.
To reserve your seat online, go to www.jayinslee.com/gore
Questions call Jessica Frahs at (206) 328-2969 or < Jessica@jayinslee.com>
You can support Jay Inslee for Governor by going to www.jayinslee.com
2. New – Reception for State Representative Kris Lytton, Thursday, Nov. 10th, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m., 334 Bayside Road, Bellingham
Kris has done a commendable job for us and provided exceptional leadership inOlympiaand our communities. She has made herself available for the many events we have held – to provide updates and answers our many questions. I hope you can come to this event and be as generous as you can be to help her in what may prove to be a difficult campaign against the Tea Party types that are sure to be fighting to take that seat.
Thanks in advance for your support as we begin this 2012 campaign. This will be a challenging and exciting year for all of us as we strive to re-take any ground we may have lost.
David Narsico – Chair 40th Legislative District
3. New – Whatcom County Democrats Womens Club Meeting, Friday, Nov. 11, 11:30 a.m., Fairhaven Park Pavilion, Bellingham
The meeting at the indoor pavilion will begin at11:30with a light lunch of Soup (chicken and barley) a Vegetarian Option, Salad, Rolls and a special cake to honor our veterans. The cost for lunch is $8.00 and there will also be coffee and tea available.
Our guests will include Tim Johnson from the Cascadia Weekly who will give an election wrap-up and many of our own Whatcom County Veterans.
4. New – Executive Board Meeting of the Skagit County Democrats, Saturday, Nov. 12, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m., Party Headquarters, Mount Vernon
All interested Democrats are welcome to attend. Please bring a non-perishable food item for the food Bank. We recently received a thank you letter from theMt.Vernonlocal food bank for the food we had collected at HQ and dropped off for them.
5. November 12, 2011 Political Forum Cancelled
Our legislators expect to be voting on budget issues at that time.
6. New – Meeting of the 10th Legislative District Democrats, Saturday, Nov. 19, 11 a.m., Sam Remo Restaurant, 421 NE Midway Blvd, Oak Harbor, 360-240-1302
Please join us for this important program and help us honor the women and men who serve their country. Call Catherine for any questions or directions to the location at 647.3888
The agenda will include:
- Senator Mary Margaret Haugen has been invited to provide a briefing on the 2011 legislative session and an update on the upcoming special session and what are the priorities the district for 2012
- Endorsements of our favorite candidates for local, state and national office
- Update on the 2011 election results
- Redistricting update
- 2012 Caucus Schedule
- Status report on the 10th LD office
- Get Out The Vote (GOVT)
TheSan Remohas a large selection of great food, arrive early and come prepared to work on making the 10th LD a better and more effective organization.
Raymond (Ray) Miller, Chair 360-926-8024 www.10thdems.org
7. 40th LD Potluck in December at Blanchard Community Hall. More information will be coming.
COMMUNITY EVENTS
1. To Market! To Market! Selling Local Food in Today’s Competitive Marketplace Tuesday, November 8, 2011, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm, Skagit Transit Station, Community Room 105, East Kincaid Street, Mount Vernon, WA 98273
The market for local food in the Puget Sound region is stronger than ever, expanding opportunities for small and mid-scale producers in both urban and rural settings. The Northwest Agriculture Business Center is excited to offer a new workshop called “To Market! To Market!” This workshop is targeted to farmers and food entrepreneurs looking to get the most from cutting edge practices to stay competitive in today’s complex marketplace.
For more information click on this link: http://www.agbizcenter.org .
2. North Sound Alliance Action, Wednesday, Nov. 16, Briefing 3:30 – 4:00 p.m. Meeting, 4:00 – 4:45 p.m., Assumption Catholic Church, Stafford Room, 2116 Cornwall Avenue, Bellingham
The North Sound Alliance invites you to join in an action to persuade Senator Kevin Ranker (40th LD) to support family wage jobs and energy efficiency in homes.
Please consider attending.
Stoney Bird
3. Skagit County Community Services Invites You to Our Community Forums
Please plan on attending a forum:
Learn about proposed state budget cuts;
Learn how state cuts affect our friends and neighbors;
Connect with neighbors about ideas on community responses.
Department of Corrections, Developmental Disabilities, Long Term Care (seniors), Medical Services, Mental Health, Substance Abuse Treatment.
Tuesday November 15th
6:00-7:30 pm
Anacortes Senior Activity Center
1701 22nd Street, Anacortes
Thursday November 17th
6:00-7:30 pm
Sedro Woolley Senior Center
715 Pacific Street, Sedro Woolley
Tuesday November 29th
6:00-7:30 pm
Burlington Library
820 E. Washington Avenue, Burlington
Thursday December 1st
6:00-7:30 pm
Concrete Senior Center
45821 Railroad Street, Concrete
ANNOUNCEMENTS
1. Importance of the Voter Identification Project Explained
We have approximately 60,000 registered voters inSkagitCountybut only 30,000 voters are identified as Democrats, Republicans, or Independents.
The remaining 30,000 registered voters who are NOT identified as Democrat, Republican or Independents are rarely if ever called during a get-out-the-vote campaign.
The Voter ID project attempts to identify those registered voters. Voter ID is the single most effective way to help a candidate contact the right voter. Voter ID is the first step in building Party support at the grass roots level.
If we can identify voter preference, future campaigns and candidates will reach more Democrats when calling to get-out-the-vote. This will make a big difference in voter turnout for our Democratic candidates.
If you are interested in contacting registered voters whose party preference is unknown, get in touch with the Janet McKinney by either emailing at staff@skagitdemocrats.org or phoning at 336-1555.
Thanks,
Janet McKinney, State Committee Woman
2. News and Needs from Headquarters
- Donations to campaigns can be made at Skagit Dem Headquarters, 300A S. 1st Street,Mount Vernon,WA98273.
- 2012 Obama Gear is available at Headquarters: buttons/bumper stickers, $3 each.
- Other new bumper stickers have arrived and are fun!! Only $2.00 each.
- Signs supporting working men and women are available for $10 each at Headquarters. Choose either “Unions Support Working Families” or “Living Wage Jobs Equal Strong Communities”. This is a project of the Labor/Democratic Work Group.
- Please keep our boxes for the food bank filled with non-perishable food items.
- We need a donation of “Thank you” cards.
3. Organizing for America (Organization to Re-elect President Obama) at Skagit Democratic Headquarters
Amie Cullop is the 2nd Congressional District Representative for OFA. You can meet with her most Thursdays at Party Headquarters. She can be contacted at 425-894-8102, or acollop@ofawashington.com
4. Seattle Times Reports Plans for a Huge Fish Farm
An Oregoncompany wants to build a fish farm in the Strait of Juan de Fuca that would nearly double the farmed fish grown in saltwater in Washington. The proposal comes as battles over marine aquaculture heat up, and as the discovery of a potentially lethal fish virus rattles salmon farmers and wild-fish advocates alike – Click here for the entire article.
5. Former 10 LD State Representative Candidate, Eleanor Walters, Seeks FaceBook Friends
No matter how far away you are from friends and family, Facebook can help you stay connected. Staying connected with this great candidate will be important in future elections.
Thought for the Week:
Why are YOU a Democrat? For most of us this is a simple question, but do you ever take the time to run through the whole list of reasons? Is it because you believe in protecting the environment? Social and economic justice? Peace? Grassroots democracy? Creating a better education system for our children? Whatever your reasons, I will guarantee you something: You have friends and neighbors who share your values. Think about it. Every time you have a conversation with one of your neighbors about an issue that you share progressive views on, you are essentially talking about Democratic politics. And whether they realize it or not, these friends and neighbors who want to invest in their community to create a better world for themselves and their children are one of us – they are Democrats.
Scott White
Chair, 46th District Democrats
2003-2007
Gail Nicolls, Secretary
SkagitCountyDemocratic Party
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Skagit County Democrats
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