Washington State Democratic Party Events

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I'll post the ones I know about.

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1. Senator Oemig to speak at Progressive Caucus potluck

As part of the State Party meeting events in Bellingham next week, the Washington State Progressive Caucus is inviting everyone to meet and hear Sen. Eric Oemig talk about the Impeachment Bill (SJM 8016) he proposed in the State Senate this year.

Stop by the Olympus Room at the Quality Inn Baron Suites (100 E. Kellogg Rd., corner of Kellogg and Meridian) on Friday, April 27, at approximately 8 p.m. right after the Women's Club's lasagna dinner.

Sen. Oemig is a dynamic speaker, but if that's not enough excitement for you, the Raging Grannies will also be on hand with their songs and humor to help keep things lively! Short videos on impeachment will be shown occasionally throughout the evening. Free beverages and desserts will be provided. Who says politics can't be fun? Hope to see you there!

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2. Quarterly meeting in Tri-Cities 6/29-6/30

Events that I have so far--

What: Luncheon on June 30th during the State Committee Meeting
Where: TRAC Center – 6600 Burden Blvd., Pasco, WA 99301
When: 12:45 – 1:45pm
Speakers:

Rep. Don Barlow – State Representative from the 6th LD
Andy Miller – Benton County Prosecuting Attorney

Cost: $15
How to pay: You must pay in advance by June 22nd to be on the list

Pay over the phone with a Visa, MasterCard, or American Express (206-583-0664)

Send a check made payable to WSDCC to:
Washington State Democrats
Attn: Kim Cobuzzi
PO Box 4027
Seattle, WA 98194

Lunch menu:

Fajita Wrap:
Marinated Beef Strips Sautéed with Julienne Peppers and Lettuce, Tomatoes and Avocado Wrapped in a Soft Flour Tortilla served with Chips and Salsa;

Nature’s Best:
Fresh Focaccia Bread filled with Roma Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Avocados, Roasted Red Peppers, Mozzarella Cheese; Spring Greens with Basil Aioli served with Fresh Fruit.

Vegan Option - TBD

The WSDCC Labor Caucus will meet in Pasco on Saturday June 30th, 2007 at 8:00 AM at the TRAC Center (6600 Burden BLVD. Pasco, WA 99301) in Pasco.

The agenda will include;

Report on WSDCC Labor Caucus Labor Democrat Project of 2007.
George Fearing Candidate for U.S.Congress WA 4th District on immigration.

Presentation of Resolution Calling on Congress to Support and Enact The AFL-CIO Policy on Immigration, by Richard Austin, President of the Pacific Coast Pensioners Association- ILWU

Please share this information.

Hope to see you there.
In Solidarity
Zach Smith
WSDCC Labor Caucus Chairman

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3. Progressive Caucus events in Richland

The Progressive Caucus will be holding a barbecue potluck on Friday, June 29th from 4 to 6:30 p.m. in Richland, WA (the night before the quarterly WA State Democrats Central Committee meeting). The potluck will be held at the John Dam Plaza, across the street from the Red Lion Inn (802 George Washington Way), where the evening's hospitality suites will be hosted later. We will have a grill available and will provide hot dogs, and beef, chicken and veggie patties. If you are able, please bring beverages, salads and desserts and/or $10. Can't get it together to bring food? Short on funds? Come anyway--there's always more than enough food!

Before you stop by for something to eat, we invite you to take part in the weekly peace vigil from 4-5PM put on by the Richland World Citizens for Peace. "We've been meeting once a week for an hour on the sidewalk on George Washington Way by John Dam Plaza in Richland to protest the war and stand as a witness for peace. We invite you to join us in helping to move the ship of state in a new direction (albeit slowly, very slowly). We'll have signs you can borrow, or bring your own or a flag, or you can simply stand with us and show your support for ending this horrific war. This is by no means a silent vigil; we welcome your views and your camaraderie." --Gene Weisskopf

To find out more about World Citizens for Peace, see their website http://wcpeace.org/, or phone Gene at 509-946-1316.

The Progressive Caucus quarterly meeting will be at the TRAC center, 6600 Burden Blvd., Pasco WA at 8AM. Agenda items will include considering the AFL-CIO immigration resolution, adopting a new version of our bylaws, and electing one more member of the eboard. The full agenda, statements by the three eboard candidates and a status update on resolutions will be posted on our website. http://www.waprogressives.org/

The Unity Caucus will be meeting directly after the end of the WSPCC afternoon general meeting in Room # at the TRAC center.

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4. King County Legislative Action Committee meeting 7/15

Just a reminder that our next LAC meeting is scheduled for Sunday, July 15th from 2-4pm at the Green Lake Library, (36th LD). We have two great guests joining us that day. Professor David Domke from the University of Washington, author of "God Willing? : Political Fundamentalism in the White House, the 'War on Terror,' and the Echoing Press.

David is an outstanding speaker with incredible insights into the ways in which mass communication and humans interact to shape the social, political, and cognitive processes.


We hope to tap into his expertise to learn how we can more effectively advocate for the changes we want to see in Olympia and in our communities.

We will also be joined by the great progressive activist and legislator, Bob Hasegawa, from the 11th LD. Should we be investing our precious dollars for higher education into stocks and bonds? Bob will be addressing 4215, a House Joint Resolution that passed last session that will be on the ballot.

Bob will also discuss HB 1510 that would create a state windfall profits tax on oil companies--- see information below.


We hope you can join us!

Thanks,
Scott White, Co-LAC Chair
Tina Orwall Shamseldin, Co-LAC Chair

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5. Does the Washington State Democratic Party align with the DLC or the DNC?

it is important. The party is split between the Corportists and the Constitutionalists.

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6. Hey Dem Leadership! We want Justice! Can we say it louder?

When someone like Keith Olbermann is able to demand the president resign, when this undeclared and illegal war goes on indefinitely, when the * trashes the environment, and on and on and on, not to mention the least that leaves the Constitution in tatters, Who Will Demand Justice? Impeachement is imperitive at this point, if you ask me. Our national leaders must demand justice at this point for a president and vice prez who act like they are above the law. There are a few with the cahones to call for action, but not nearly enough. They need to say to hell with party, to hell with loyalty, this cabal of crooks has got to go. Nixon could only have dreamed about what the chimp has accomplished.
This president is a disgrace to this nation founded on the principal of laws.
I want Impeachment, and I want it NOW!

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7. Call your local democratic party and your state party and tell them in not

such nice words that we want action.

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9. This actually works, too.

McDermott has signed on as a cosponsor of HR 333. Even the best of them need to be pushed occasionally.

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8. The state party overwhelmingly favors Dean's 50 state strategy

I'd say a pro-incumbent rather than pro-corporate bias, though. The foot soldiers are mostly Blue Grit Democrats (http://www.lauraflanders.com/)--the leadership theoretically likes this but in practice wants to keep the hoi polloi under their control. The Progressive Caucus stands foursquare for making the state party processes more transparent and bottom-up.

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10. Adam Smith Town Hall 8/22

Town Hall Meeting – August 22nd

Join Adam at his next town hall meeting. It is an excellent opportunity for Adam to hear from you about issues that matter to the progressive community and others.


Wednesday, August 22nd, 7:00-8:30p.m.
The Village at Angle Lake
4040 South 188th Street, SeaTac
RSVP to OfficeAssistantWA09 {at} mail.house.gov or by calling [phone] / (888)-SMITH09.

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11. Renton City Council candidate kick-off 7/20

Candidate Shirley Gaunt-Smith will hold her campaign kick-off celebration,

Friday July 20th - 6:00 - 9:00 pm
Renton Carpenters Hall - 231 Burnett Avenue North

The event will be catered by the Renton Technical College (salads and desserts) and there will be music, family, friends, and a new video (with audio, Beatles music) Shirley had done of her family.

We could use some help, please, in maintaining the food table (they deliver only), and guest sign-in. If you could spare a few moments on Friday evening, please let me know. thanks, suzie

Susan Sheary <suzie2004 {at} comcast.net>

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12. King County Legislative Action Committee meeting 8/19

The next meeting of the King County Democrats (KCDCC) Legislative Action Committee (LAC) will be at 2:00 pm on Sunday, August 19th in Meeting Room #2 of the Redmond Regional Library.

We are very fortunate to be joined by two outstanding legislators for this meeting:

Senator Eric Oemig

Senator for the 45th District, which includes Woodinville, Duvall, Carnation and parts of Redmond, Kirkland and Sammamish. Eric serves as vice chair of the Government Operations & Elections Committee, and is a member of the Early Learning & K-12 Education Committee, the Water, Energy & Telecommunications Committee, and the Ways & Means Committee.

Representative Maralyn Chase

Representative serving north King and southeast Snohomish counties, including the cities of Shoreline, Lake Forest Park, Kenmore and part of Edmonds; the town of Woodway; and the Finn Hill area. Maralyn serves on the Capital Budget Committee, Higher Education Committee, Trade & Economic Development Committee, and the Joint Legislative Oversight Committee on Trade Policy.

Senator Oemig (2:00pm) and Representative Chase (3:00pm) will be discussing their priorities and work for the coming legislative session. We hope you will be able to attend this meeting!


Sincerely,
Scott White
Chair, 46th District Democrats
Tina Shamseldin
Chair, 33rd District Democrats

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13. 8th CD Dems to meet in Auburn 8/14

Meeting Notice
Subject: 8th CD Democrats
Date: Tuesday, August 14, 2007
Time: 7:00 to 9:00
Location: Auburn IAM Hall
Address: 201 A St SW, Auburn, WA

Tentative Agenda
Rodney Tom
Congressional Accountability Project
Follow up on actions
Blue wave clean up project – Aaron Belenky
Research – Dave Thomas
Fourm – Karen Willard
Future candidates – Bryan Kesterson
Please call me if you have any questions.


Bryan Kesterson,
Chair, 47th LD Democrats
22955 130th PL SE,
Kent, WA 98031
Home: 253-639-3515
Cell: 206-304-2701
bryan.kesterson {at} yahoo.com

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14. Free moview shown by Skagit Dems--1st Fridays of every month

Skagit Democrats is showing a Free Movie on the First Friday of each month -- at 7pm.

The movies cover topics that are of concern to all Americans, not just Democrats, Greens, Republicans, Libertarians, or Independents.

The Friday, September 7, 2007, movie will be: 9/11 PRESS FOR TRUTH.

Join Americans coming together to screen the acclaimed movie '9/11 PRESS FOR TRUTH' as part of the national "Answers For 9/11 Families Week”.

Congressman Dennis Kucinich has just announced that he will begin holding new hearings into 9/11 beginning in September because "the Commission Final Report... never resolved certain conflicts." '9/11 PRESS FOR TRUTH' details those conflicts like no other movie has, featuring five members of the 9/11 Family Steering Committee (the small group of victim's relatives who forced the creation of the 9/11 Commission), who reveal for the first time in the movie that "70% of our questions" were not answered by the Final Report.
9/11 PRESS FOR TRUTH is a joint national presentation with The Brave New Theatres. Please RSVP, if you can, at:

http://pressfortruth.bravenewtheaters.com/screening/show/9760


The movies show at Skagit Democrats headquarters in Mount Vernon, at 300A S. FIRST STREET. Further details are in the attached flyer.

Peace from “your movie host and projector man,"

Sam Gebala

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15. Help clean Rep. Ross Hunter's house (he's undergoing chemo)--8/18

Representative Ross Hunter has been a great friend to the KCDCC and we appreciate his many contributions and efforts within the Party. His work for our great state has been outstanding as well.

You probably all know that Ross has been undergoing some pretty serious cancer treatments and is fighting back hard. Ross is an independent guy and it's difficult to find ways to help him, but Senator Rodney Tom has found a way and you are invited to help with a cleanup activity at Ross' home:

Saturday August 18, 2007 - 10:00 am
8208 Overlake Drive West in Medina
Please park at the Medina Elementary School on 81st (1/2 block from the Hunter home)

All volunteers are welcome! We will use some of the Blue Wave Cleanup bags from the 7/28 event.

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16. Meetup with Renton Mayor Kathy Koelke 8/25

"Meet the Mayor" event on August 25 1-4 pm at the Highlands Community Center on Edmonds. Coffee and cookies will be served and free photos with the Mayor will be taken. The HCC is located on Edmonds just South of Sunset. Edmonds intersects with Sunset. If you have questions please call Rochelle at 206-718-2022. Come out and support our Mayor of Renton !!!!!!!!!

Please forward this invitation.
- Rosemary Quesenberry

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17. Reform candidate for Whatcom County Executive

The event posting is late, but if you are in Whatcom County or know anybody else who is you might want to support Lois Garlick.


=== quote from http://nwcitizen. us/ ======

Lois Garlick has her campaign kick-off reception this Wednesday afternoon at the Roeder Home. All are invited. All, including other candidates, supporters, political insiders - whether you intend to contribute or just enjoy the company of others. From 4:30 till 7 pm.

Carl Weimer of the County Council will introduce Lois and she will speak, telling us of her priorities for her campaign for Whatcom County Executive. One area will be to start enforcement of county building and environmental laws - where Pete Kremen is so lax with over 800 unenforced violations in the county now.

NwCitizen is strongly backing Lois - and for you practical minded ones who think she has no chance, how about a vote for Lois as a protest against Pete. Send Pete a message that we want him to do a much better job during his last term. Who knows, Lois could win on the protest vote. If she does, she will provide us with integrity and a respect for our laws - now missing from the executive office.

She will no doubt also hire a solid administrative assistant - which is also something that Pete fully depends on. She has more administrative experience than he had when we elected him 12 years ago.

Roeder Home - 2600 Sunset Drive - near Broadway
Wednesday, Aug 15 - 4:30 to 7 pm.
Speakers, good company and refreshments.

As a note, Pete did decently for his first few years. But, like so many who become comfortable in office, he now thinks he is bigger than the office. His 8 acres of land on Squalicum mountain has many questions attached to it. He has allowed absolute chaos to reign in the departments under him, planning especially. He has ignored the enforcement of many laws. It really is a shame that none of the many candidates for mayor chose to run against Pete.

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45. Nice editorial in her favor

OpEd from Whatcom Independent

Vote for your future
Another View by Myron Wlaznak

(excerpt)
"I support Lois Garlick for Whatcom County Executive. I think she is a smart, remarkable woman with guts enough to take on a long-entrenched incumbent while all the young Turks hid under rocks or county council chairs, or ran for mayor or just plain ran away. Lois gives us a choice.

A County Executive can either run county government or lead county government; the incumbent has chosen to run the county rather than lead. He deals (some say meddles) in the minute details of government, stashes unallocated funds in budget accounts he alone controls, too often works in secrecy, does not publicly engage the media (still waiting for that press conference, Pete), and has advanced no clear vision for the future of Whatcom County.

I think Lois will lead the county. I think she has enough moxie to appoint an able administrator and the street smarts to articulate a vision we can use to guide us through the next four years and beyond. With changes to the existing County Council, maybe the Executive and the Council can actually work together to develop open, functional and inclusive processes to address the critical issues of our day."

http://whatcomindy.com/news.php?misc=search&subaction=showfull&id=1192727002&archive=&cnshow=news&ucat=22&start_from=&

Meet the lady herself:

http://youtube.com/watch?v=stbLnDylspI

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18. State Obama supporters now online

I’m writing to you today to ask if you would be interested in joining Seattle Generation Obama. Generation Obama (“GO”) is a locally-based but nationally organized grassroots movement led by young activists with a simple goal: electing Barack Obama the next President of the United States of America through field work, political organizing, and fundraising. There are 20-30 metro-area based chapters in formation around the country and a nationwide launch is targeted for near the end of August.


If you are interested in receiving email about upcoming events and opportunities, please join our group/listserv at: http://my.barackoba ma.com/page/ group/SeattleGen erationObama. Thanks much—

--Rob Dolin

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19. Legislative action committee meeting in Redmond 8/19

Dear LAC Members,

The next meeting of the King County Democrats (KCDCC) Legislative Action Committee (LAC) will be at 2:00 pm on Sunday, August 19th in Meeting Room #2 of the Redmond Regional Library. (for map and directions, follow link or view below)

We are very fortunate to be joined by two outstanding legislators for this meeting:

Senator Eric Oemig

Senator for the 45th District, which includes Woodinville, Duvall, Carnation and parts of Redmond, Kirkland and Sammamish. Eric serves as vice chair of the Government Operations & Elections Committee, and is a member of the Early Learning & K-12 Education Committee, the Water, Energy & Telecommunications Committee, and the Ways & Means Committee.


Representative Maralyn Chase

Representative serving north King and southeast Snohomish counties, including the cities of Shoreline, Lake Forest Park, Kenmore and part of Edmonds; the town of Woodway; and the Finn Hill area. Maralyn serves on the Capital Budget Committee, Higher Education Committee, Trade & Economic Development Committee, and the Joint Legislative Oversight Committee on Trade Policy.

Senator Oemig (2:00pm) and Representative Chase (3:00pm) will be discussing their priorities and work for the coming legislative session. We hope you will be able to attend this meeting!

Sincerely,

Scott White
Chair, 46th District Democrats

http://www.statecoverage.net/matrix/dependentcoverage.htm

Tina Shamseldin
Chair, 33rd District Democrats

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20. King County Democrats Honors Banquet; Seattle 10/28

Sunday October 28, 2007

5:00 pm high donor reception and silent auction
6:00 pm dinner service
6:45 pm program including volunteer awards
IAM Hall in South Park
9125 15th Place South
Seattle, Washington 98108-5100
The suggested donation is seventy dollars per person.

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21. Adam Smith to be at Burien Drinking Liberally 8/22

I've just learned that Congressman Adam Smith http://www.house.gov/adamsmith/ will be stopping by Burien Drinking Liberally (DL) tomorrow night after his Town Hall meeting in SeaTac.

He won't likely arrive at our DL gathering until a little after 9 PM. I hope everyone can stay that late because this will be a wonderful opportunity for all of us to talk with him.

See you tomorrow, any time after 7 PM in the back room of Mick Kelly's Irish Pub, 435 SW 152nd St.

Cherisse
Drinking Liberally

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22. Young Democrats to meet in Kirkland 9/5

The Young Democrats of Washington would like to invite you to join us for a reception on Wednesday, September 5th, 2007 in Kirkland, WA. Please join us for appetizers, wine and of course, excellent Democratic conversation.

Date: Wednesday, September 5, 2007
Time: 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Location: Heritage Hall in Kirkland, WA (203 Market St)
Questions: jamie.emerson {at} ydwa.org

A suggested donation of $20.00 will go toward supporting our local chapters in their efforts to mobilize their campuses and communities. The Young Democrats of Washington strive to provide whatever resources we can to assist the always impressive efforts of our local chapters throughout the state as they register voters, volunteer on campaigns, raise awareness on specific issues, and grow their memberships. As you know, it truly is the local efforts that build and strengthen the Democratic Party.

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23. Tuckwila PCOs organizing

Just an FYI that the Tukwila PCOs are organizing at the local level within our city - in case you know of anyone else from Tukwila that may want to participate.

Susan Kruller
Chair
11th Legislative District Democrats
206.853.9330
11demschair {at} gmail.com

---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Chuck Parrish <chuckparrish2002 {at} yahoo.com>


Hi, guys

Chuck Parrish here. Hope everyone is well. We have an unusual opportunity here to demonstrate that Democrats are really not unorganized and ineffectual as often suggested. You know that old saying about herding cats.....

In Tukwila, we have two candidates, both endorsed by 11th district and KC Dems. And one, Brian Kennedy, is a PCO himself.
Pam Carter is running for mayor. I was hoping that we could support our candidates with some phone calling parties and/or coffees for these candidates. What do you think?

Rebecca...are you still doing Allentown?

Chuck Parrish
Tukwila, Wa
206-244-8427

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24. Alex Fisken support dinner in Renton 9/14

Please remember that the KCDCC, 11th LD, 47th LD, and Senator Margarita Prentice will sponsor -


An Evening in Renton with
Seattle Port Commissioner Alec Fisken
Friday September 14, 2007 - 6:30 pm
Renton Carpenters Hall
231 Burnett Avenue North in Renton

Help carry the momentum for Alec through to the General Election on November 6th.

Music - good food and refreshment - and most important, our great incumbent -
Seattle Port Commissioner Alec Fisken!!

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25. Rural Caucus to hold immigration conference in Moses Lake 9/14-9/15

Subject: Come to the ARC Immigration Conference in Moses Lake Sept. 14/15


Here is the latest revised Invitation/Agenda/ Registration Material for the Fall Conference of the Agriculture and Rural Caucus of WSDCC...the all day conference focusing on immigration' s impact on farmers and farmworkers in Washington is taking place on Saturday, September 15, in the Grange Hall at the Grant County Fair Grounds in Moses Lake. There is an early-bird dinneer/dance the night before, Friday, September 14, at the Emperador Azteca Restaurant in downtown Moses Lake.

Comprehensive information on both events is in the attached material, In addition, a "handy" registration form is below for your use.

Time is running short, both for getting rooms at Moses Lakes' Super 8 Motel at the reduced rate (good until Friday Sept 7), and for sending in your registrations. Registration is limited to the first 80 registrants. Due to demand, the conference venue/site was moved from the Grant County Democrats Building on the Grant County Fair Grounds, to the Grange Hall there.

We are looking forward to your being at this what is expected to be quite a stimulating conference. There seems to be a political "ground swell" afoot in the 4th CD, with the flow gong towards "Blue"...come and be a part of this potential "paradigm shift for politics on the East Side.....

Larry Ludwig, ARC Secretary


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COST: Registration Fee is $6.00 (covers cost of materials and lunch at the Grant County Democrat Building) The Early Bird Dinner cost is $12.00 (not including beverages)



LODGING: Limited motel lodging for Friday night--12 double rooms guaranteed at $72.79 plus tax rate, at Super 8 Motel at exit 176 of I-90, just north at 449 Melva Lane. Call 509-765-8886, and ask for Grant County Democrat Group Rate. Rate guaranteed only through September 7. Free lodging for four individuals at private residences available. Contact Ellie Webb for reservations.



HOW TO REGISTER: Conference attendee space is limited to first 80 registrants. Send your registration form and check--- made out to "Grant County Democrats" to Ellie Webb, 7957 Valley Rd. NE, Unit 7,
Moses Lake, WA 98837. If you are going to attend only the conference on Saturday, send $6.00 per attendee. If you are going to attend both the conference and the early-bird dinner, send $18.00 per person. If you wish to attend only the dinner, send $12.00 per person.



Please complete the registration form below, and enclose with your check.



FOR MORE INFORMATION: Call Ellie Webb on 509-764-7373 or Larry Ludwig on 509-738-4987


REGISTRATION FORM:

Name: ____________ _________ _________ _____

E-Mail: ____________ _________ _________ _____

PHONE: ____________ _________ _______

Street Address: ____________ _________ _________ ____________ _________ ___

Attending (Check One):

< > Conference with Lunch $6.00

< > Conference with Lunch and Early Bird Dinner $18.00

< > Early Bird Dinner only $12.00 (If need vegetarian meal, please

check this box < > )

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26. Eastside Democrats dinner in Bellvue 10/7

Using the great theme of "Democrats on the Move!" the Eastside Democrats invite you to attend their major fundraiser of the year,


The 2007 Eastside Democrats Dinner
Sunday October 7, 2007
Westin Bellevue
600 Bellevue Way NE in Bellevue

Registration and No Host Bar begin at 5:30 pm with dinner service at 6:30 pm.

The event is keynoted by the Honorable U.S. Senator Patty Murray, Master of Ceremonies will be Rob Estes, and special guests will include Major General Paul Eaton, U.S. Army (Retired).

Suggested donation is $80 if paid before 9/20/2007 and $85 thereafter.

41st District Democrats Chair, Barbara Geller, is the Event Chair; if you have an inquiry, email: Barbara {at} lifespaninstitue.org

I will be the KCDCC table captain and invite you to purchase a ticket to sit at the county organization table -- it will be a great evening filled with electeds, candidates, and great Democrats. Please join me in supporting the 5th, 41st, 45th, and 48th District Democratica Organizations.

Please let me know by 9/19, if you would like to join the KCDCC for a wonderful event and an even better cause.

Thanks, Susan Sheary
suzie2004 {at } comcast.net

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29. An application form for this, plus other information

To Seattle District Chairs:

I hope that you will forward this invitation to your email list.
Please do it ASAP as people can save $5 if they RSVP by Sept. 20.
We would appreciate support from our Seattle friends.

Our Eastside Democrats Dinner at the Westin - Bellevue is a chance to help the four Eastside districts get ready for 2008, the caucuses, and the 8th CD race. We are priviledged to have U. S. Senator Patty Murray as our keynote speaker. We will also hear from retired Gen. Paul Eaton, who is a critic of the Iraq War. Our master of ceremonies is Rob Estes, cable TV star (Silk Stalkings, Gilmore Girls, CSI: Miami).

Thanks for your help,
Barbara Geller
41st LD Chair


2007 Eastside Dinner
Response Form
October 7th, Bellevue Westin, 5:30pm (6:30 dinner)
Check one:

YES, I will attend the dinner;

Please reserve ______ seats ( x $80/85 = $________ )
and the following meals (one choice per person)

______ Chicken ______ Vegetarian
NO, I cannot attend, but I would love to support my
legislative district organization' s efforts.

Please accept my contribution of $_________
Name (please print)______ _________ _________ ____________ _________ _
Address ____________ _________ _________ ____________ _________ ______
City/state ____________ _________ _________ __ ZIP ____________ _____
Phone ____________ _________ _________ ____________ _________ ________
Email ____________ _________ _________ ____________ _________ ________
Occupation ____________ _________ _________ ____________ _________ ___
Employer ____________ _________ _________ ____________ _________ _____
Employer city/state ____________ _________ _________ ____________ ___

Please make checks payable to and mail this form with your check to

Eastside Democrats Dinner Committee
c/o Sue Boone, Treasurer
16239 SE Phantom Way
Bellevue, WA 98008

Note that contributions are not tax-deductible. Employer/occupation information is required by state campaign finance law (PDC)

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27. King County Legislative Action Committee meeting in West Seattle 9/16

I hope you have had a wonderful summer! Well it's time to gear up for this legislative session. Our next LAC meeting is this Sunday on September 16th from 2:00-4:00pm at the Highpoint Library.

Our special guests will be King County Councilmember Dow Constantine and Representative Dave Upthegrove. Dow will be presenting on the Highpoint Community (Hope VI project) that is an exciting public/private venture by the Seattle Housing Authority that is located by the library. A special thank you to Lisa Plymate for coordinating the location/room for our meeting and inviting Dow, (thanks Lisa). There may be an opportunity to do a tour before our LAC meeting at 1:30—please let me know if you would be interested in attending.

Dow will also give the group updates on the Maury Island activities.

Dave Upthegrove, rep. from the 33rd is the Chair of the Select Committee on Puget Sound and will give us an overview of the "environmental landscape" for next session.

I hope you can join us.

Thanks!
Tina Orwall Shamseldin, co-chair LAC
Scott White, co-chair LAC


High Point Branch
3411 S.W. Raymond St.
Seattle, WA 98126
206-684-7454

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30. Report on the meeting

We had a great LAC meeting yesterday at the Highpoint Library—thank you! We had so many people who participated along with great speakers.

A special thank you to Lisa Plymate who helped coordinate the room and speakers for the event, (thanks Lisa).

We had a wonderful tour of the Seattle Housing Authority Highpoint Community. It is so amazing with its beautiful landscape and cutting edge "green standards". A special thank you to George Nemeth, a developer of the project, who came in on his day off to tour us, (thanks George).

A big thank you to Dow Constantine and Dave Upthegrove for their outstanding presentations. Dow spoke about the importance of the Highpoint community that historically had been isolated and now has become a vibrant part of the community thanks to the great work of the Seattle Housing Authority and its many public/private partnerships. We had a candid conversation on the Maury Island situation, (I think this will be a big item on our legislative agenda for next session). Attached are the talking points from Dow, (thanks Dow).

Dave gave an interesting presentation on the Puget Sound Partnership (which will consist of seven citizen leaders) and how they will be reporting back to the Governor in September of 2008 on how we can restore the health of the Puget Sound by 2020. This report will include who will be responsible for the action items and what the estimated cost is for the fix. So what may be on the horizon for next session in regards to the environment? This is still be reviewed but may include legislation on climate change (such as emission caps), more banning of toxic products and possible changes to the Growth Management Act (GMA). Also, below is one of the websites Dave mentioned in his presentation, (thanks Dave).

Thanks! Tina

A picture of our fine governor with the "mud monster" as seen on the www.mudup website that promotes "saving the sound" (not sure she should put this on her campaign literature).

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28. Progressive Caucus events in Wenatchee

We still don’t have one standard communications method for reaching all members, as not everyone wants to sign up at the Google announcement group we have created for this purpose. http://groups.google.com/group/wspc-announce

If you are in the Google group and do not want to receive more emails, let me know and I’ll take you off of my separate email blast list. If you prefer regular email to the Google announcement process, let me know that as well

Martha Koester
Secretary, Progressive Caucus
fomalhaut2003 {at} yahoo.com

The Progressive Caucus will officially meet at 7:30 a.m. Saturday morning September 29th in conjunction with the State party meeting in Wenatchee, WA. Please submit agenda items and resolutions to be considered to Martha Koester (Secretary) by September 22nd so that we can email the final agenda to our membership by the 23rd. Martha's email is: fomalhaut2003 {at}yahoo.com.

We will have a potluck and hospitality suite Friday night September 28th. The potluck will be at 6:30PM and the hospitality suite at 8:00PM. The location of both events is Room 832 in the Coast Wenatchee Center Hotel 201 N Wenatchee Ave 98801. For the potluck, please bring food, a donation, or just the pleasure of your company!

All rooms at the Wenatchee Center Hotel are currently booked. The overflow hotel is the Red Lion, 1225 N Wenatchee Ave 98801. 800-733-5466. There are also homestay options. Contact Matt Hedman matthedman {at} nwi.net or 509-251-1025.

Members of the Board
Washington State Progressive Caucus

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31. Southeast Seattle Dem presidential debate party 9/26

This is a public invitation to a Democratic Presidential debate viewing party at 5:45 p.m. Wednesday September 26, 2007 in South East Seattle. I have posted the notice on the public King County Democrats website. RSVP is requested. maximum capacity is 40 people.

Please share this invitation with your friends and associates. I was chatting in-person with Rob Holland on Wednesday night September 19 at "Drinking Liberally".

Best regards,
Leo Henton
leo dot henton at comcast dot net

206-729-9654
Leo Henton
4819 South Fletcher Street
Seattle, WA 98118

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32. Peter Goldmark is going for public lands commissioner

Peter Goldman - Jeff Brotman
Jabe Blumenthal - Ken Alhadeff

Request the pleasure of your company in a benefit for Peter Goldmark

Candidate for Public Lands Commissioner
Thursday, September 27th, 2007
5:30pm to 7:30pm
In the Atrium of the Broderick Building
615 Second Ave.
Seattle, Washington

Suggested Contribution
$100 - $250 - $500 - $1,000
Maximum contribution allowed by law is $2,800 per person or organization.

Please R.S.V.P. to Thomas Pitchford at [phone], or tpitchford5 {at} comcast.net.
www.wa-democrats.org

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33. McDermott at UU forum in Seattle 10/21

If you have a follow-up question, Jim McDermott will be speaking at University Unitarian Church's Sunday morning 9:30 Impact Forum on Oct. 21st. The room holds only 130 and is likely to fill, so come early. The church is at 6556 35th Ave. NE, Seattle 98115, on 2 bus lines, where NE 65th and 35th Ave. NE meet. I'd welcome you to stay for the coffee hour and the church service that follows at 11:15. See www.uuchurch.org for more information about Unitarian Universalism.

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34. King Co Legislative Action Committee meeting; Bellevue 10/21

Our next LAC meeting is scheduled for Sunday, October 21st from 2:00-4:00 at the Bellevue Regional Library, (thanks Bill). The map/address is below. Joining us in October is Senator Claudia Kauffman from the 47th LD (thanks Bryce). Also, we need to review our legislative agenda so please ask your LD this month what issues they hope we address in this next session.

CFED--expanding economic opportunity—is a non-profit that ranks all 50 states with an assets and opportunity scorecard. It is very interesting information—our report is the following:

Index--Grade

Financial Security--A
Business Development--C
Homeownership--D
Health Care--C
Education--A
OVERALL--B

Within their report, they state that Washington could consider the following steps to improve our score: remove penalties for savings (asset limits on eligibility for TANF and Medicaid); support and leverage the capacity of local community development financial institutions which traditionally help underserved individuals enter the financial mainstream by providing bank accounts, financial education, and lower cost alternatives to pay day loans; and expand its publicly-sponsored health insurance programs to include all low-income residents.

Our fine governor will be holding a Town Hall meeting to hear feedback on issues. She will be at the Town Hall in Seattle on Wednesday, October 3rd at 7pm, (see information below—thanks Marcee).


Thanks! Tina
Tina Orwall Shamseldin, LAC Co-Chair
Scott White, LAC Co-Chair

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35. 8th CD Dems meeting; Auburn 10/9

8th CD Democrats Meeting
Date: Tuesday, October 9, 2007
Time: 7:00 to 9:00
Location: Auburn IAM Hall
Address: 201 A St SW, Auburn, WA

Tentative Agenda

This month Lynn Allen from the Bruner campaign will work with us to begin organizing a PCO recruiting effort. The 8th CD organization will act as the local organization to team with Democracy for America.

Please call me if you have any questions.


Bryan Kesterson,
Chair, 47th LD Democrats
Chair, 8th CD Democrats
22955 130th PL SE,
Kent, WA 98031
Home: 253-639-3515
Cell: 206-304-2701
bryan.kesterson {at} yahoo.com

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36. Bob Ferguson Shrimp Feed 10/7 in Seattle

King County Councilmember Bob Ferguson is hosting his Second Annual Ferguson Shrimp Feed, with special guest Gov. Mike Lowry, on Sunday, October 7. The event will be from 4 to 6 PM at the Northgate Community Center at 10510 5th Ave. NE.

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37. Party for Seattle Port Commissioner Lloyd Hara

Not up for re-election until 2009, but it pays to start early these days. He's one of the reformers.

Tuesday November 13, 2007 - 5:00 pm through 7:30 pm
Port Commissioner Lloyd Hara's First Annual Harbor Party
China Harbor Restaurant, 2040 Westlake Avenue North - Seattle 98109

RSVP / Questions: 206.726.8053 or citizensforhara@ comcast.net
Donations gratefully accepted.

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38. Darcy Burner event; Kent 10/24

I have attached an invitation to an event that honors the 8th District Democrats coming together to support Darcy in the Congressional race for next year. It will be on Wed., Oct. 24, 7 - 9 PM at the Kent Senior Center.

It should be a lot of fun and a nice way to take us forward together. There will be nibbles and soft drinks plus music as well as an array of our wonderful Democratic leaders present.

We will also touch on the building up of the Democratic infrastructure in the 8th, including the recruitment of PCOs and Neighborhood Captains, different training opportunities and other events that help Democratic candidates up and down the ticket.

We'd appreciate it if you would pass this invitation along to your membership and plan to attend yourself if at all possible.

Thanks,

Lynn


Lynn Allen
425.467.1183 office
206.962.1005 cell
Outreach Director
Darcy Burner for Congress

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39. Gregoire re-election event; Seattle 11/6

On November 6th, 2007 – one year prior to Election Day 2008 -- two women governors are traveling to Seattle to join Governor Gregoire at a luncheon benefiting her re-election campaign. I hope you will join us in welcoming Arizona's Governor Janet Napolitano and Kansas' Governor Kathleen Sebelius as we all begin the one year countdown to victory!

Please show your support by signing up now to become a table captain at either the Silver or Gold level. Silver table captains are responsible for selling 10 silver tickets at $100 each and gold table captains responsible for selling 10 gold tickets at $250 each. All table captains, sponsors and members of Chris' Crew will be listed in the event program and invited to attend the pre-reception with Governor Gregoire and our honored guests.

Because of how close the election was in 2004, Washington State is the number one target for the Republican Governor's Association. They believe they can pick up a seat here and are eager to start the race. We need to be ready for this challenge.

It is crucial that Governor Gregoire has a strong fundraising finish this year. Due to state law, she will have to stop raising money for several months starting in mid December. Her opponent, on the other hand, will not have any restrictions on when he can fundraise. As you can see, we need your support now.

I invite you to join Governors Gregoire, Napolitano and Sebelius as we all celebrate Women Governors leading the way.

For your convenience, I have attached an invite you should feel free to email around. If you decide to be a table captain, please let me know.

If you have any questions, please call me at [phone] or e-mail me at ALacitis {at} ChrisGregoire.com.

Thank you for your support and I look forward to seeing you on November 6th.

Thanks,

Ansley Lacitis
Deputy Finance Director
Gregoire 2008
[phone] w
[phone] f

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40. King Co. Leg. Action Committee; Bellevue 10/21

Our next LAC meeting is scheduled for Sunday, October 21st from 2:00-4:00 at the Bellevue Regional Library. The map/address is below.


Three items on the agenda:


·Legislative updates/hot issues for next session from Senator Claudia Kauffman.

·An update from the Regional Law, Safety and Justice Committee from Dave Asher on their plans to better serve individuals with mental illness who are chemically dependent who are in the criminal justice system. (Dave is a member of the Kirkland City Council and serves on this committee--thanks Dave)

·Review our draft legislative agenda for next session


Sen. Claudia Kauffman


Thanks, Tina

Tina Orwall Shamseldin
LAC Co-Chair

Scott White
LAC Co-Chair

Bellevue Regional Library:
1111 110th Avenue NE, Bellevue, 98004
425.450.1765
Directions:
From 520 East:
Exit at Bellevue Way. Travel south on Bellevue Way two miles to NE 12th Street. Turn left and travel three blocks, under a pedestrian overpass. Turn right into the library parking lot. The library is on the corner of NE 12th and 110th NE.

From I-90 East:
Take 405 North. Exit at NE 8th Street West, looping under the freeway. Travel through the light at 112th Ave NE to 110th Ave. NE. Turn right on 110th Ave. NE and past NE 10th Street. Parking is on the left, just past the building, before NE 12th Street.

From 405 South:
Exit at NE 8th Street; turn right onto NE 8th Street (not hard right onto 112th Ave. NE.) Turn right onto 110th Ave. NE and go through NE 10th Street. Parking is on the left, just past the building, before NE 12th Street.

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41. Gregoire at UW 10/19

Gov. Gregoire at UW...this Friday
Governor Gregoire will be coming to the University of Washington this Friday to meet with the Young Democrats and their friends.

The event will be on Friday, October 19th from 5:30-6:30p.m. in the Husky Union Building's auditorium.

Governor Gregoire will speak on the importance of young people being involved in political activism in Washington.

There will also be a Question and Answer period, and a social event afterwards.For more information, contact UW's YD president, Max Wagner, at uw {at} ydwa.org

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42. Larry Phillips in Renton before KCDCC meeting 10/23

Larry Phillips will be in Renton on Tuesday October 23rd 5:30 pm -6:30 p.m. at Carpenter's Hall (just prior to the KCDCC meeting). He wants to see not only KCDCC attendees, but any and all PCOs/members from the 11th Legislative District for this chance to have a dialog with him and his team. His campaign staff is bringing pizza and pop and he wants to hear your opinions.

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43. 27th LD Dems meeting 10/22 in Tacoma

The 27th District Democrats are holding their monthly meeting next week:

October 22, 7PM,
Commencement Bay Coffee (2354 S. Jefferson Ave., Tacoma)

If you would like to get on the email list for the 27th District Democrats, send an email to 27thLDDems {at} net-venture.com.

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44. Meetup for Kenmore Democrats to be organized

Dear folks in Kenmore,

It's time for Kenmore to learn that Democrats live there and what progressive Democrats stand for. Over the next 4 years the 32nd Legislative District Democratic Organization will be supporting the formation of a committee at a city level to keep a close eye on the City of Kenmore and ensure that progressive values are represented with the city government. Between now and 2011, we want committee to give reports back to the district on major decisions being made by the city council and the mayor.

Please follow the link to the meetup and participate to the fullest.

http://progressiveconcerns.meetup.com/18/
Please feel free to call me at anytime. 206.818.1195

Best regards,
Lila

32nd LDDO Chair Lila Smith
lila32dems {at} hotmail.com
206.818.1195

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46. Tacoma Town Hall Meeting With Governor Gregoire 11/5

Tacoma Town Hall Meeting With Governor Gregoire

Monday, November 5th, 6:30 pm
Stadium High School
Cafeteria/Commons
111 N E St
Tacoma 98403

Governor Gregoire is hosting a series of town hall meetings across the state this fall to hear what issues Washington residents are concerned with.

It is very important that those concerned about health care attend these meetings and speak out for improvements in the system.

The format for these meetings permits audience attendees to ask questions.

Ask the Governor questions encouraging her to be a bold leader in the fight for health care for all.

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47. Dow Constantine event; Seattle 11/15

Dow Constantine' s 8th Annual 39th Birthday Party
Thursday, November 15th
5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Kells -- 1916 Post Alley, Seattle
Sponsors: $100
Suggested donation: $46
(10% Senior Discount for those Aged 47 and Over!)

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48. 7th CD Progressive Democrats of America meeting 11/14

PDA 7th CD Chapter Meeting

Wednesday, November. 14th, 6:30 - 8:30 PM
Uptown Espresso – 2504 4th Ave (4th and Wall) – Seattle

Snack and socialize 6-6:30, meeting begins promptly at 6:30



Draft Agenda:

- Introductions and Interests/Current Activities
- Comments on Oct 27th, the elections, Progressive Convention
- National Priorities, National Committees, Progressive Challenge 2008
- Local activities inside the local and state Democratic Party
- Local activities outside the Democratic Party
- Chapter life, virtual participation
- Wrap up, announcements, action items, next steps

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49. King Co Legislative Action Committee meeting 11/18 in Kent

Our next LAC meeting will be held on Sunday, November 18th from 2:00-4:00pm at the Kent Regional Library, (see address and map below). We have a full line up--joining us with be Senator Claudia Kauffman, Senator Karen Keiser (to discuss her new health care legislation) and Rep. Eileen Cody. We will receive an update on the 45th LD forum on Maury Island and resolution for consideration. We will also discuss our draft 2007-08 Legislative Agenda


Sen. Claudia Kauffman
Sen Karen Keiser
Rep. Eileen Cody

December LAC meeting: We are having our annual LAC meeting with Speaker Frank Chopp to review our draft legislative agenda, (thanks Scott). It will be held on Sunday, December 16th from 2:00-4:00pm at the Green Lake Library.


Speaker Frank Chopp


Thanks, Tina

Tina Orwall Shamseldin
LAC Co-Chair
Scott White
LAC Co-Chair

Kent Regional Library
212 2nd Avenue N., Kent, 98032
253-859-3330

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50. Fundraiser for Darcy Burner 12/10 in Fife

I'm cohosting a fundraiser for Darcy Burner on Dec.10th from 7-9pm at
the ILWU Hall in Fife. There'll be a seafood linguini dinner and the
best part its only $20. First, its a good chance to help out a great
congressional candidate. Second, here's a room full of Democrats that
you could talk to about backing a certain presidential candidate.
To RSVP, please reply to Thomas Pitchford, at [phone] or by
email at tpitchford5 {at} comcast.net

Hope to see you there,
Todd

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54. More details

Monday, December 10th, 2007 at 7:00 PM

ILWU Local 23 Hall
1306 Alexander Avenue E
Fife, WA

Please Join Todd Iverson and Fellow Union Members
for a Dinner and Fundraiser for Darcy.
Suggest contribution: $20
Enjoy a seafood liguini dinner while helping Darcy win the 8th CD for
the Democrats!

For more information, contact Thomas Pitchford by telephone,
[phone], or by email, tpitchford5 {at} comcast.net.

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51. Washington State Democrats Annual Holiday Party; Seattle 12/2

Please join us for the Washington State Democrats Annual Holiday Party Where we will be honoring WA State Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler for the outstanding leadership he demonstrated on behalf of consumers during the R-67 campaign

Special invited guests include:

Governor Chris Gregoire
Senators Maria Cantwell and Patty Murray and Congressmen
Brian Baird, Jay Inslee, Rick Larsen and Jim McDermott
Plus other special guests with
Dwight Pelz
State Democratic Party Chair

Sunday, December 2, 2007
The Westin | 1900 - 5th Ave | Seattle, WA 98101
Dinner: 6:00pm | Reception: 7:30pm
The speaking program will be during the reception, which will include
festive singing from the Seattle Labor Chorus, light hors d'oeuvres, and a no-host bar

Dinner and Reception: $250 | Reception only: $50
If you are a Democratic Victory Circle Member, State Committee Member or Chair or Vice-Chair please click here for your reduced rates www.wa-democrats. org/rrholiday


For questions or to RSVP, contact Shawna Ousse
at [phone] ext. 14 or shawna {at} wa-democrats.org
Please RSVP by Friday, November 30 at 4:00pm

<<<>>>
Sponsorship levels:
Program Sponsor: $1,000
4 Dinner and Reception tickets
Name in Program and Slideshow of Sponsors
Dinner Sponsor: $2,500
10 Dinner and Reception tickets
Name in Program and Slideshow of Sponsors
Major Sponsor: $5,000
10 Dinner and Reception tickets
Name in Program • Name and Logo in Slideshow of Sponsors
Event Sponsor: $10,000
10 Dinner and Reception tickets
Name and Logo in Program and Slideshow of Sponsor


wa-democrats. org

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52. King County Legislative Action Committee 12/16 at Green Lake Library

Thank you for all your emails as we try to get the tally on how many legislators will vote "yes" for the local option for public financing this session. We have some additional yes votes to report on:

· Mark Miloscia from the 30th (one of the champions on public financing)

· All of the legislators from the 45th—Goodman, Springer and Oemig (thanks Melissa)

· All of the legislators from the 48th---Eddy, Tom, and Hunter. (thanks Dave)

We need the count from all the LD's some please keep asking! Two other items for you

· December LAC meeting: We are having our annual LAC meeting with Speaker Frank Chopp to review our draft legislative agenda, (thanks Scott). It will be held on Sunday, December 16th from 2:00-4:00pm at the Green Lake Library.

· Washington Public Campaigns event: Nick Nyhart, President and CEO of national Public Campaign in Washington D.C., will be in Seattle this week. We are eager for him to meet our WashClean friends, so we've arranged a get-together for any who can attend:

Reception - with Nick Nyhart
Wednesday, December 5th - from 6 p.m. (to about 8 p.m.) Piecora's Pizza (back room, all ours)
1401 East Madison Street, Seattle
(206-322-9411)
RSVP (to craig {at} washclean.org)

Thanks, Tina

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53. Peter Steinbruck farewell party 12/14 in Seattle

Please mark your calendars and join us in saying a fond farewell to Concilmember Peter Steinbrueck.

Where : City Hall
600 4th Avenue
Bertha Knight Landes Room

When : Friday, December 14th, 2007 4:30-6:00 p.m.
4:30 p.m. ~ Welcome Reception
5:00 p.m. ~ Farewell Program Begins

No RSVP required, please feel free to pass this invitation on to anyone you think may want to attend.

If you have any questions regarding this event, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Thank you,


Sandy Esene
Administrative Specialist
Legislative Department

Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
sandy.esene {at} Seattle.gov

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55. lost a national Democrat

Cynthia McKinney Announces Presidential Campaign



Global Research, December 20, 2007


Cynthia McKinney, a former six-term Congresswoman and an outspoken opponent of the war in Iraq, today officially launched her campaign as a Green Party candidate for President.

In a video news release, McKinney says "the Republicans have deceived us; the Democrats have failed us. It is time for a new beginning: A time for hope to rise from the ashes of despair."

McKinney, a former Democrat from Georgia, was one of only three members of Congress to vote "yes" on a House Resolution in 2005 calling for the immediate withdrawal of U.S. troops from Iraq. One of her last acts in office was introducing Articles of Impeachment naming George Bush, Dick Cheney and Condoleezza Rice.

According to McKinney: "It is time to break the vicious cycle where the poor go to war and veterans come home wounded and ignored."

McKinney supports universal, single-payer health care; fair trade; and has been an unrelenting advocate for Hurricane Katrina survivors. No stranger to controversy and unafraid of speaking truth to power, McKinney has demanded that the Bush Administration tell the American people what the Administration knew about the events leading up to 9/11 and when they knew it.



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Disclaimer: The views expressed in this article are the sole responsibility of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of the Centre for Research on Globalization.

The url address of this article is: www.globalresearch.ca/PrintArticle.php?articleId=7660

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56. U.S. Congressman Adam Smith’s Progressive Advisory Council Meeting

Monday, January 14th, 2008
12:30pm – 1:30pm
(12:00pm-12:30pm networking)
The Fabulich Center (3600 Port of Tacoma Road, Ste. 103, Tacoma)


Congressman Adam Smith invites you to attend the next meeting of his Progressive Advisory Council on Monday, January 14th, 2008 from 12:30pm-1:30pm at The Fabulich Center in Tacoma. Directions are provided below. Time will also be available from 12:00pm-12:30pm for networking.


The Progressive Advisory Council provides an opportunity for Adam to meet with members of the progressive community in and around the Ninth Congressional District and informally discuss issues of mutual concern. This dialogue helps guide Adam’s decision making in Washington D.C.

Congress returns to Washington D.C. the week of January 14th to begin the second session of the 110th Congress. Successes of 2007 included:

implementing key recommendations of the 9/11 Commission;
raising the federal minimum wage for the first time in ten years;
passing stricter Congressional ethics rules and “pay-as-you-go” budget restrictions; and,
rolling back multi-billion dollar taxpayer subsidies for oil companies in order to reinvest in renewable and energy efficient sources.


It is Adam’s hope that in the coming year Congress successfully forces our troops out of Iraq, further invests in U.S. workers by passage of an expanded Trade Adjustment Assistance program, and makes real advancements in access to affordable healthcare, among other important issues.

Your input on these issues and others would be greatly appreciated at the next Progressive Advisory Council meeting. Space is limited so please RSVP to Chelsea Orvella, Senior Field Representative, at 253.896.3784 or via email at Chelsea.Orvella {at} mail.house.gov.


Driving Directions to The Fabulich Center: The Fabulich Center is located at 3600 Port of Tacoma Road, Tacoma, WA 98424, just off Interstate 5.

Please note that Mapquest or other electronic mapping services provide an incorrect location for this site when using the street address.

FROM INTERSTATE 5

SOUTHBOUND

1. If you are traveling southbound on Interstate 5, take Exit 136 (Port of Tacoma Road Exit) and turn right. This puts you on Port of Tacoma Road.

2. Stay on Port of Tacoma Road, going one block past the first major intersection of Pacific Highway 99.

3. Take a left into the driveway.

NORTHBOUND

1. If you are traveling northbound on Interstate 5, take Exit 136B (Port of Tacoma Road Exit). This will put you on Port of Tacoma Road.

2. Stay on Port of Tacoma Road, going one block past the first major intersection of Pacific Highway 99.

3. Take a left into the driveway

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57. King Co, Legislative Action Committee meeting in Rainier Beach 1/20

We have an exciting agenda for our Sunday meeting--this will definitely
help gear us up for this session!

King County Legislative Action Committee (LAC)
Sunday, January 20th
2:00-4:00pm
Rainier Beach Library
9125 Rainier Ave. S.

Rep. Larry Springer

© Housing Issues: Top of the agenda will be Rep. Larry Springer from the 45th LD to discuss housing issues.

© Tax Fairness: Christy Margolis, the Executive Director for the Washington Tax Fairness Coalition and Chris McCullough from FUSE Washington to discuss the two priority bills---Circuit Breaker Legislation to address property taxes and Working Families Credit to address tax unfairness, (thanks Steve for coordinating our speakers).

© Environmental Updates: Kerri Cechovic, Washington Environmental Council, to address our two of our environmental priorities: Local Food and Washington Climate Change.

© Planning for the Legislative Action Day on February 18th!

© Other updates: We have a bill number for decreasing class sizes: HB2458 (thanks Marian)

I hope to see you on Sunday!

Thanks, Tina

Tina Orwall Shamseldin
Co-Chair LAC

Scott White
Co-Chair LAC

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58. PCO training and crab feed in Olympia on Presidents Day

Want to take part in this exciting election year? Here's your chance to learn how!

Our annual Precinct Committee Officer (PCO)/Party Activist Training and Crab Feed is on President's Day, February 18th. We will teach you the skills you need to help Democrats win this fall.

Also, we are excited to welcome our special guest, Senator Jon Tester of Montana at the Crab Feed later in the day. In 2006, Senator Tester won a nail-biting election over a long-term incumbent. His win delivered control of the Senate to Democrats.

Here are the event details:

Washington State Democrats
Annual PCO/Party Activist Training and Crab Feed
With special guest Sen. Jon Tester (MT)

February 18, 2008
St. Martin's University Pavilion
5300 Pacific Ave. SE
Lacey, WA 98503

10:00 am - 5:00 pm Training
($10 per person with lunch)
5:00 pm Crab feed
($40 per person -- $10 for children 12 and under)

Online tickets--
https://secure.blueutopia.com/wadems/fed/ticket/261?r=52221&s=48

For general information or for information on sponsorships, go to http://www.wa-democrats.org/info-crab.

We will also welcome special invited guests Governor Chris Gregoire, Senator Maria Cantwell, Congressman Brian Baird, Congressman Rick Larsen, Congressman Jim McDermott, Congressman Adam Smith, Senate Majority Leader Lisa Brown, Representative Liz Loomis, and many other honored guests.

If you have any questions, contact Shawna Ousse at shawna {at} wa-democrats.org.

Thank you for your dedication, and we hope to see you on February 18th!

Sincerely,

Jaxon Ravens
Executive Director
Washington State Democrats

p.s. The caucuses are on February 9th at 1:00 pm! Find your caucus location at http://www.wa-democrats.org/caucusfinder.

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59. Cantwell to headline Women of Valor event; Seattle 3/9

http://www.actblue.com/page/wov?refcode=e.20080123

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60. 8th CD Dems meeting in Auburn 2/12

Meeting Notice

Subject: 8th CD Democrats
Date: Tuesday, February 12, 2008
Time: 7:00 to 9:00
Location: Auburn IAM Hall
Address: 201 A St SW, Auburn, WA (click here for map)

I know everyone is focused on the caucuses, but I need to remind everyone that things will happen afterwards

Tentative Agenda
. We will continue to work on the DFA training and also begin to work on the 8th CD caucus.

Bryan Kesterson,
Chair, 47th LD Democrats
Chair, 8th CD Democrats
22955 130th PL SE,
Kent, WA 98031
Home: 253-639-3515
Cell: 206-304-2701
bryan.kesterson {at} yahoo.com

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61. King County Councilman Bob Ferguson holding Town Halls

Save the Dates - Upcoming Town Halls

My town hall meetings are a great way for you to stay informed about local issues, and for me to hear directly from you. For my Seattle constituents, Seattle City Councilmember Tim Burgess will join me on Wednesday, March 5 at 7:00 p.m. for a town hall at Olympic View Elementary School, 504 N.E. 95th Street in Seattle.

For my Northshore constituents, Lake Forest Park Mayor Dave Hutchinson will join me on Wednesday, April 2 at 7:00 p.m. at Third Place Commons, 17171 Bothell Way N.E. (next to Third Place Books). I hope to see you there! More information will be coming soon.

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62. Clinton to be in Seattle 2/7

In advance of Saturday's caucuses, Hillary Clinton will be coming to our state to meet with voters and discuss her candidacy for president. If you would like to attend this very special event the information is:

"Solutions for America" rally
Thursday, February 7th, 2008
Pier 32
2431 East Marginal Way South
Seattle, Washington 98134
8:00 pm
Go to: http://www.hillaryclinton.com/seattle to RSVP

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63. Jim McDermott Comedy Nite 2/11

You are Invited to Join
Congressman Jim McDermott
For a night of comedy and fun!

Monday, February 11th , 6-9 pm
Main Stage Comedy Club
315 First Ave., N
(Directly across from Key Arena)
Requested contribution: $20


This show will feature a great comedy line-up, and will be headlined by Joe Vespaziani, 1998 winner of the

Seattle International Comedy Competition


RSVP to Thomas Pitchford by calling [phone] or by email at thomas.pitchford {at} gmail.com


Paid for by the Jim McDermott Legal Defense Trust

The rules of the Committee on Standards of Official Conduct of the U.S. House of Representatives requires The Jim McDermott Legal Expense Trust to collect and report the name and street address of each donor to the Trust exceeding $250 in a calendar year including all donations to the Trust from corporations and labor unions