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STEVENS COUNTY DEMOCRATIC OCTOBER NEWSLETTER
Oct. 14, 2008

Upcoming Events:

Oct. 20, 6:00 Stevens Co. Democrats Reg. Mtg. K.C.’s Restaurant, Kettle Falls

Oct. 25, Stevens County Democratic Party Fundraising Dinner and Raffle, American Legion, Chewelah. Social Hour 6:00, Dinner 7:00

Nov. 4, Election Day

Nov. 17, 6:00 Stevens Co. Democrats Reg. Mtg. Pizza Factory, Colville

Dec. 13, Stevens Co. Democratic Holiday Dinner, and Victory Celebration. Eagle’s Lodge, Colville, Social Hour 6:00, Dinner at 7:00, Program to follow.

Jan. 10, 12:00, Stevens County Democrats Host a Potluck for the 7th Legislative District Meeting and Re-Organization (from 1 to 3)

Jan. 10, Stevens County Democratic Party Meeting and Reorganization following the 7th LD Meeting.


DEMOCRATIC PARTY FUNDRAISING DINNER and RAFFLE

The Stevens County Democratic Party is holding a fund-raising Dinner at the American Legion in Chewelah (just south of the light) on Sat. Oct. 25. Social Hour is at 6:00 followed by dinner with a choice of Steak or Chicken beginning at 7:00. We are asking $20 for dinner.

A program will follow featuring State Chairman Dwight Pelz and Congressional Candidate Mark Mays, along with others and the Raffle Drawing.

The raffle includes an American Flag flown over the Capitol donated by Sen. Patty Murray, a quilt handmade by Carolyn McKern and a gift basket donated by Lela Taylor. Raffle tickets are $1 each and are available at the Campaign Office in Colville or can be purchased at the Dinner.

Please RSVP by Tuesday Oct. 21 and include your choice of dinner. Call Bob at 738-6530 or sign up at the office. We need to give them a fairly firm number attending and the numbers of each dinner on that day.

Proceeds benefit the Stevens County Democratic Party and will help cover the costs of leasing the Campaign Office. PLEASE PLAN ON ATTENDING!

DEMOCRATIC PARTY CAMPAIGN OFFICE

The Stevens Co. Democratic Campaign Office has been open since Nov. 4 and is doing very well. We keep needing to order more signs, materials, etc. since the demand has been high. Our presence has been appreciated. The office is at 380 S. Main, Colville next to Sun Rental. We’ve had a great effort by our volunteers, but still have open slots from time to time, especially on Sat. afternoons. Please come in and sign up to volunteer. We’re trying to keep the office open 10 AM to 6 PM Monday through Saturday, but would extend those hours, especially now that ballots will be coming out. GOTV calling will start soon.

HOLIDAY DINNER AND VICTORY PARTY

Our annual Stevens County Democratic Party Holiday Dinner is planned for Dec. 13 at the Eagles Lodge, 608 N. Wynn, Colville at 6:00. Dinner at 7 is a choice of Prime Rib for $20 or Chicken Breast for $15. An entertaining program will follow. Please come join us to celebrate our campaign victories! The Eagles Lodge puts on a fine meal. RSVP to Bob at 738-6530 by the end of November, including your choice of dinner.

REORGANIZATION MEETINGS

The Stevens County Democrats will be providing a potluck lunch for the 7th Legislative District Democratic Party at 12:00 on Sat. Jan. 10 at the American Legion Hall in Chewelah. The 7th LD meeting begins at 1:00 and the main order of business is electing a new slate of officers.

All Democrats are welcome to attend the meetings and join in the discussion, but only Precinct Committee Officers elected in Aug. 2008 can vote for the officers during the reorganizations. Stevens Co. PCO’s are expected at both reorganizations. Offices to be elected for the 7th LD are Chair, Vice Chair, State Committeewoman and State Committeeman. The Treasurers and Secretaries are appointed by the new Chair. The Stevens County Democrats will hold their meeting following the end of the 7th LD meeting at the same site, the American Legion in Chewelah. The same rules as stated above apply and the same office positions apply. Please plan to attend and join in the discussions as well as bringing something for the potluck. The new officers will continue the meeting after the elections and lay out our plans for 2009.

SOME CAMPAIGN NEWS

Obama: The Obama /Biden campaign has received tremendous interest in our area and the momentum is building. A Rural Voters for Obama organization has been formed and is helping with our campaign efforts. Get Out The Vote efforts are now starting for all our candidates at the Campaign Office in Colville and at evening call centers.

Chris Gregoire: Washington has been rated by Forbes Magazine as the 3rd best state for business under her watch. She also was named Public Official of the Year by Governing Magazine. We need to increase our efforts for her re-election.

Mark Mays: Mark has been putting a lot of effort into this campaign for Congress. It’s time we replaced Cathy McMorris Rogers. Mark is an intelligent and thoughtful person that could serve us well in Washington D.C. This is an uphill battle and we all need to get the message out.

Lela Taylor: Lela is running a great campaign for County Commissioner. Lela is out there campaigning every day and has her opponent running scared. Her experience and life-long presence in Stevens County will make her a fine Commissioner.

Further information on of these and other Democratic Candidates can be found at the Stevens Co. Democratic Campaign Office at 380 S. Main in Colville. 684-4108.

-Bob