Democratic Party events 2013 and after

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1. WA Young Democrats convention in Spokane 2/22-2/24

The Young Democrats of Washington annual convention for 2013 will take place from Friday night the 22nd of February to Sunday the 24th at the Red Lion Hotel at the Park in Spokane. Join us for a weekend full of training sessions, panels, committee meetings, elections, and socialization. We will have our traditional awards banquet on Saturday evening with an optional reception beforehand. Please indicate whether you would like a vegan/vegetarian dinner or a chicken dinner.

Register and pay now; prices rise quickly. See price schedule below!

Dates Registration Type Registration Fee
Immediately - Jan 15 Early $40
Jan 15 - Feb 1 Regular $45
Feb 1 - Feb 20 Late $55
On-site On-site $75

We have negotiated a special room rate of $95 + $5 parking fee per night at the Red Lion. To make a reservation with this rate you will need to call them at 509-326-8000 and tell them you are with the Young Democrats of Washington.

On Saturday night there will be a special VIP thank you reception for members of the YDWA Regent's Circle. Not yet a member? Join now by scheduling a monthly donation to YDWA at www.ydwa.org! You can also join us for a one-time $10 donation at the door.

We also will be selling tickets for non-YDs to join us at convention for the Saturday night Awards Banquet. Tickets to the banquet are $50 per person and tickets for the special Saturday night VIP reception are $25.

Sign up now at secure.ydwa.org!
https://secure.ydwa.org/

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2. Evergreen Democratic Club to meet in Burien 1/8

Program
Evergreen Democratic Club
Angelo’s Restaurant
601 S 153rd St
Burien, WA
11:30am-1:00pm

We just avoided having Social Security and Medicare cut with the fiscal cliff deal. The debt ceiling negotiation is another danger point. Mike Warren, chair of the WA State Alliance for Retired Americans, will lead us in a discussion about strategy to prevent raising Medicare age and imposing the chained CPI

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3. 32nd LD Dems to discuss single payer 1/9

Happy New Year!

Our next Monthly Meeting is Wednesday, January 9th, 7PM at the Richmond Masonic Center. Our guest speaker from Health Care for All Washington will discuss the Washington Health Security Trust - single payer financing plan that augments the Affordable Care Act.

We will also consider the following resolution: No "Secure Communities" Participation and meet the new 32nd LD Democrats Executive Board elected last month.

Looking forward to 2013!

Democratically yours,
Carin
[e-mail]


Agenda

6:30 PM Socialize and set-up!
7:00 PM Meeting Called to Order

Pledge

7:15 PM .Program: Health Care for All Washington
http://www.healthcareforallwa.org/

Washington Health Security Trust - single payer financing plan that augments the Affordable Care Act.


8:00 PM Break - Raffle!!

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4. Progressive Caucus to meet at the state party reorganization

Dear Colleagues,

Our upcoming meeting is a re-organization meeting. Your dues must be paid prior to the meeting in order to vote on the by-laws and new executive officers.

While opportunity to pay your annual dues of $20.00 will be available prior to the meeting at 7:30 AM and Friday evening, in order to expedite an orderly and timely meeting, if you can do so please pay your annual dues ahead of time by sending a check to our treasurer, Checks should be mailed by January 28, and made out to:

Washington State Progressive Caucus
C/O Carrie Potts, Treasuser
PO Box 1126
Kalama, WA 98623


Waiver of the annual dues is available by request, should you be strapped for cash. Membership form is on the website: www.waprogressives.org on the drop down, "join us."

Please know that nominations are open for all positions. At this writing our Chair, Judith Shattuck; Western Washington Vice Chair, Martin Chaney; Eastern Washington Vice Chair Coralee Brewer; Secretary, Martha Koester; Treasuer, Carrie Potts are seeking re-election. Four At large Executive positions are open. These positions each hold duties in one of the following areas: Membership Development, Fund Raising, Events, and
IT Administration.

In addition we will have reports from each of our Congressional District Leaders and a report from Walt Kloefkorn on the Progressive Democrats of America conference he attended this past weekend. If time permits we'll set issue priorities for the coming year, and set place and date for our next meeting.

Saturday evening we'll have time to get together informally over a bite to eat and drink somewhere in Olympia.

Please send any additonal agenda items by the 28th.

In Solidarity,

Judith Shattuck, Chair
Washington State Progressive Caucus
www.waprogressives.org

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5. 34th LD Lobby Day

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Below please find the info. for the 34th Dems. Lobby Day and below that the info. for the Wa. State Dems. Training and Crab Feed on the same day. I will be going with the 34th Dems. to Olympia to lobby and then on to the Crab Feed. I've made appointments with Rep. Eileen, Joe and Steve Berquist and Senator Nelson.

Please let me know if you can be a car pool driver for Lobby Day (we leave at 8:00am) or would like to be in a carpool.

If you'd like to attend the Crab feed please register with our 34th District Dems. Chair, Marcee Stone so we can reserve tables and be a listed in the program as a sponser. Register with her here: [e-mail].

Questions? Contact me.

Tamsen Spengler
LAC Chair, 34th District Dems.
206-261-3586
[e-mail]


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6. Crab Feed and Grassroots Forum in Olympia 2/18

You're invited! Join us at the Washington State Democrats' Crab Feed and Grassroots Forum on February 18th at St. Martin's University in Lacey.

Every year on Presidents' Day, Democrats from across the state converge on Olympia to eat crab and lobby their legislators. Special guests at this year's Crab Feed include Governor Jay Inslee, Representatives, statewide officials, and state legislators.

The Crab Feed begins at 5:00pm. Individual tickets are $50 and $10 for children 12 and under. We'll have a feast of crab, clams, salmon, a vegetarian main dish, and multiple side dishes.

Each year prior to the Crab Feed, we sponsor an all-day Grassroots Forum for party activists coming to Olympia. This year at the Grassroots Forum we will be talking about the Right Wing agenda for America's legislatures promoted by ALEC (American Legislative Exchange Council - http://www.alec.org/). In addition, we will conduct workshops on building a local party organization, the role municipal elections play in building our campaigns and our party, and Vote Builder training for Precinct Committee Officers.

The Grassroots Forum is from 10:00am - 4:30pm. Individual tickets are $15 and include lunch.

Register for our Crab Feed and Grassroots Forum today at
http://www.wa-democrats.org/crabreg.
https://secure.qgiv.com/for/wsd/event/18234/

Hope to see you there,

Shawna Ousse
Development and Special Events Director
Washington State Democrats

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7. Join Spokane Democrats for 2013 Legacy Dinner 3/15

http://www.thedatabank.com/dpg/224/pm.asp?ID=42053&Publication=eBlasts

2013 Legacy Dinner
Join us as we move "On To Victory" in Spokane County

Keynote Speaker: To be Announced
Special Guests:
Spokane City Council President, Ben Stuckart
Washington State Democrats Vice-Chair, Valerie Rongey
More to be announced!

Friday, March 15th, 2013
The Lincoln Center
1316 North Lincoln Street, Spokane

Tickets Now Available!

Doors Open 5:30 pm
~ Silent Auction and Cocktail Hour ~
No Host Bar 6:00 to 7:00 pm
~ Private Hospitality Suite ~
6:00 to 7:00 pm
~ Dinner and Awards ~
7:00 pm

Reserve now!

$60 per person
$450 per table of 8


Can't make it? HOST someone who might not otherwise afford to attend.
To be a Major Sponsor, please contact Jim CastroLang at [e-mail]
or call 509 324-8525.

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8. 11th legislative district town hall in Renton 3/16

You are invited to joinSen. Bob Hasegawa and Rep. Steve Bergquist and Rep Zack Hudgins on Saturday, March 16th from 1-2 pm at the King County Regional Communications & Emergency Coordination Center (RCECC) in the Renton Highlands. I hope to talk with many of you about our work so far this legislative session and provide an update on the next biennial budget for the state.

Afterwards, our hosts at the King County Office of Emergency Management have graciously offered to take us on a tour of the facility and provide a glimpse into the vital work our public agencies do to keep us safe. If rock and roll history is also your style, you can also take a moment to visit the grave of Jimi Hendrix in the neighboring Greenwood Cemetery.

Date/Time/Location:
Saturday, March 16th
1-2 pm, RCECC tour to follow
King County Regional Communications & Emergency Coordination Center (RCECC)
3511 NE 2nd Street
Renton, WA 98056

Directions:.

From I-405 Southbound:
- Take I-405 Exit 4, get into the far left lane and turn left onto NE 3rd.
- Turn right onto Monroe.
- Turn left onto NE 2nd St.
- Just past KC Dist. Court, turn right onto the RCECC driveway.
- The building is at the end of the driveway. Park in the lot on the right.

From I-405 Northbound:
- Take I-405 Exit 4 and follow the sign for Bronson Way.
- Turn right at the light and follow the sign for Sunset Blvd NE.
- Turn right onto NE 3rd.
- Turn right onto Monroe.
- Turn left onto NE 2nd St.
- Just past KC Dist. Court, turn right onto the RCECC driveway.
- The building is at the end of the driveway. Park in the lot on the right.

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9. 46th LD town hall 3/16

JOIN YOUR 46TH DISTRICT LEGISLATORS

On Saturday, March 16th for a town hall discussion on the legislative session!

Senator David Frockt, Representative Gerry Pollet and Representative Jessyn Farrell will host a town hall:

March 16, 10am-Noon

North Seattle Community College Concert Hall

9600 College Way North, Seattle

With the 2013 legislative session halfway over, your legislators want to update you on what has happened to date and hear from you about the issues they are working on. Topics will include the budget, early learning, K-12 and higher education, environmental protection, the safety net, transportation and others. Please bring your questions and your feedback on these and other issues!

For more information call:

Sen. David Frockt: [phone]
Rep. Gerry Pollet: [phone]
Rep. Jessyn Farrell: [phone]




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10. King County Dems Legislative Action Committee to meet in Auburn 3/17

The next Legislative Action Committee Meeting will be this Sunday from 2:00
- 4:00 PM at the Auburn Library, 1102 Auburn Way South, in Auburn.

Our guest will be former State Representative Dick Nelson (32nd District),
and regular Crosscut contributor. He will speak to us about tax
preferences, and the instability of our current tax structure.

I also welcome new LAC Co-Chair Joanne Cisneros. Joanne is an Eastside
Democratic activist and social justice advocate who joins us as we plan our
strategy for the biennium.

Bob Rosenberger, LAC Co-Chair
[e-mail]

Paid for by King County Democrats

P.O.Box 1281
Mercer Island, WA 98040

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11. South Seattle Mayor’s Forum (4/29/2013)

How to submit questions for the South Seattle Mayor’s Forum (4/29/2013)


For the South Seattle Mayor’s Forum on 4/29/2013, questions can be submitted electronically. Forum details are here: http://www.11thlddems.org/2013/03/super-south-seattle-mayors-forum/

A committee of planners from the 11th LD, 34th LD, and 37th LD will select questions to be asked during the forum. Please submit questions here: http://37dems.org/index.php?page=display&id=128

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12. Evergreen Democratic Club to meet 4-9 in Burien

Evergreen Democratic Club

Agenda for April 9, 2013

11:30 am – 1 pm Angelo’s Restaurant
601 S 153rd St, Burien, WA

11:30 am
1. Call to Order – please be on time

2. Lunch ($13) – includes beverage and tip

12:00 pm
3. Program

Slide show on the coal train issue.
Discussion and approval of food bank donations.
Report on the Evergreen Pool

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13. Rodney Tom Accountability Canvass organized by King County Dems for 4/20

State Senator Rodney Tom claimed he wanted certain bills to pass (both the DREAM Act and the Reproductive Parity Act).


However, this afternoon he voted against bringing those bills to the floor.
Time to activate!
This Saturday, we're teaming up with our allies (FUSE, Labor, Win/Win, etc.) on a Rodney Tom accountability canvass on Saturday April 20 in the 48th Legislative district.

Our canvass will educate his constituents about his move and the implications for Washingtonians. We'll be asking people at the door to take action on their issues.

Sign up here: http://www.doodle.com/45addsg7mvv3uytm

Please activate your networks and distribute widely.

I look forward to knocking doors with you on Saturday.

Yours In Service,
Karl de Jong
KCDCC Chair

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14. Bob Ferguson's annual shrimp feed 6/23 in Seattle

I hope you will join my family and me from 3:30-5:00pm on Sunday, June 23rd for my 8th Annual Shrimp Feed at Northgate Community Center.

The event is kid-friendly, so bring your family!

This will be my first Shrimp Feed as Washington State Attorney General. As ever, shrimp will be served, and Governor Mike Lowry will be on hand to continue the tradition he started.

This year, new King County Councilmember Rod Dembowski will be our Special Guest of Honor!

Since this critical two week window is my only opportunity to raise campaign funds before the Special Legislative Session starts, please sign up for an early sponsorship.

•Colossal Shrimp - $1000
•Jumbo Shrimp - $500
•Large Shrimp - $250
•Medium Shrimp - $100
•Popcorn Shrimp Sponsor - $25
As always, donations of any amount are gratefully accepted.

I can't wait to see you on Sunday, June 23rd at Northgate Community Center, 10510 5th Ave NE, Seattle.

Thank you,

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15. Evergreen Democrats to meet in Burien 5/14

Agenda for May 14, 2013

11:30 am – 1 pm Angelo’s Restaurant
601 S 153rd St, Burien, WA

11:30 am 1. Call to Order – please be on time

2. Lunch ($13) – includes beverage and tip

12:00 pm 3. Program
Evergreen Democratic Club
Angelo’s Restaurant
601 S 153rd St
Burien, WA
11:30am-1:00pm

It looks like our state legislators will have to go into overtime, so we won’t hear from them until June. Chair Martha Koester will present a detailed explanation of the WA State single payer bill HR 1085, the Washington Health Security Trust, which had a hearing attended by 135 people in February.

We will also have discussion of local city council elections, time permitting

12:30 pm 4. Business Meeting
Approval of minutes of April 2013
Treasurer's report
Chair's report

New Business
Good of the Order

1:00 pm 5. Adjourn

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16. Whatcom County Dems Eleanor Roosevelt Dinner August 22nd

LET'S ELECT A PROGRESSIVE MAJORITY!
Eleanor Roosevelt Dinner August 22nd

The coordinated campaign to elect leaders to the Whatcom County Council is in full swing! Carl Weimer, Ken Mann, Barry Buchanan, and Rud Browne will protect the county’s drinking water, ensure the viability of our farm and fishing economy, and work for family-wage jobs for county citizens. And they will bring critical thinking to the decisions on the coal port permitting decisions.

This election is a priority.
Please join me at the

WHATCOM DEMOCRATS
8th ANNUAL
ELEANOR ROOSEVELT DINNER
Thursday, August 22, 2013
5:00 PM Social Hour * 6:00 PM Dinner and Program
In The New Silver Reef Event Center
SPEAKERS INCLUDE
U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen
Darrell Hillaire – Lummi Youth Academy
Johnny Mao – No New Jim Crow Seattle Campaign

FOR TICKETS Call the Whatcom Democrats office, 647-7661, or go to Brown Paper Tickets http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/413421

The Whatcom Democrats play a critical role in helping elect Democrats to office. The slatecard of endorsed candidates we mail to over 40,000 voters county-wide each October is critical in getting out the vote and making sure our voters know about the non-partisan races on the ballot this year.

The Eleanor Roosevelt Dinner is our major fundraiser of the year, to raise funds for our campaign effort. Please join me and join this effort.

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17. Metropolitan Democratic Club to meet in Seattle 9/11

Please join us to observe the election of MDC officers who will lead the organization for the next two years. Senator Pete Francis will conduct the proceedings. Candidates for president are Kiku Hayashi, Eleanor Munro and Justin Simmons. Dan Fievez has announced his candidacy for vice president.

Our program also includes a brief presentation by Alice Woldt on behalf of Fair Elections.

We'll meet as usual:
Wednesday, September 11
12:00 - 1:00 pm
Plaza 600 Building, 600 Stewart St.
Seattle, WA

Bring your lunch, a friend, and your boundless enthusiasm for promoting good government and progressive values.

Eleanor Munro, Secretary
[phone]
[e-mail]

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18. Washington State Progressive Caucus to meet at WSDCC quarterly meeting 9/21 Ocean Shores

The caucus will meet in conjunction with the Washington State Democrats Central Committee, this coming Saturday at 8 AM at the Ocean Shores Convention Center, 20 W. Chance a La Mer NW.

Please send me agenda items ASAP, If you have endorsements requests, please send those quickly as well. The endorsement policy can be accessed on the website: http://waprogressives.org/files/endorsement%20policy.pdf

If weather cooperates we'll have a fire on the beach Saturday evening with all the trimmings. If not, well, I"m sure we'll find an appropriate place to relax and enjoy each others company.

Looking forward to seeing you.

In Solidarity,

Judith Shattuck, Chair
Washington State Progressive Caucus
www.waprogressives.org

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19. Metropolitan Democratic Group meets in Seatle 10/9

Please join us this Wednesday to hear Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson report on what's happening in his office, what challenges he's facing, and how he plans to deal with them. Be ready with your questions!

Mr. Ferguson has spoken at our meetings frequently and we always enjoy his lively and informative presentations.

Wednesday, October 9
12:00 - 1:30 pm
Plaza 600 Building #205 (600 Stewart St.)
Seattle, Washington

We will start with a few announcements and then finish our general endorsement proceedings. At the last meeting we did not vote on the state Advisory Votes 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7. This should take very little time as they are all about repealing or maintaining taxes "imposed, eliminated, or extended" by the legislature "without the vote of the people." Study up ahead of time if you have doubts or questions about these; we will not be taking time for discussion unless there is some extremely compelling reason for doing so. Full descriptions of the bills in question are available on the Washington State Legislature website.

Members have received a Voter Guide listing MDC endorsements enclosed with their October edition of The MDC News. Copies will also be available at the meeting.

Bring your lunch, a friend and your boundless enthusiasm for good government and progressive values.

Eleanor Munro, President
[phone]
[e-mail]

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20. House Democratic Campaign Committee fundraising events

Please join us for the following events in support of House and Senate Democrats and Candidates. For more information on all upcoming events, please visit the HDCC's Calendar page or contact Mina Mercer at [e-mail].

Fundraiser for Reps. Brian Blake and Dean Takko
What: Please join Nisbet Oyster Company and Co-Hosts Bill Taylor - Taylor Shellfish Farms, Bill Dewey - Taylor Shellfish Farms, Tim Boyd - Port Blakely Tree Farms, Patti Case - Green Diamond Resource Company, Dan Coyne, Coalition of Coastal Fisheries, Jim Gibbons - Seattle Shellfish, Jean Leonard & Annie McGrath - Washington Wine Institute, John & Linda Lentz - Chelsea Farms, Nick Jambor - Ekone Oyster Company, Mark Doumit, John Ehrenreich, and Deb Munguia - Washington Forest Protection Association, Tim Morris - Coast Shellfish, Billy Plauchéand Amanda Carr - Plauché & Carr LLP, Brian & Marilyn Sheldon - Northern Oyster Company, Bill Stauffacher - Rayonier, Dave Steele - Rock Point Oyster Company, Dick Wilson - Bay Center Mariculture, Washington Potato & Onion Association, Wheat Industry Council, and Jim Jesernig for an evening at the Nisbet's home on Willapa Bay to support the 19th House District Delegation, Brian Blake and Dean Takko. Requested Donation for Co-Host is $250 to each Representative ($500 total) or $50 to each candidate for Guests ($100 total).
When: Thursday, October 17th, at 5:30 pm
Where: The Nisbet's home on Willapa Bay, 9 Cedar Court Lane, South Bend, WA
To RSVP: For more information or to RSVP, please call 360-432-3334 or e-mail to [e-mail].

Yes! for SeaTac Campaign Fundraiser
What: This November the City of SeaTac will vote on the adoption of a $15 dollar minimum wage for 6,000 people working at the airport and big airport hotels. Please join elected and community leaders from throughout the Puget Sound region at the event on October 17th for a fundraising reception in support of the Yes! for SeaTac Campaign. Suggested contribution levels are $50, $100, $500 or $1,000.
When: Thursday, October 17th, from 5:30 to 7:30 pm
Where: Dome Room, Arctic Club Hotel, 700 3rd Ave, Seattle, WA
To RSVP: For more information or to RSVP, please call Casey at [phone] or email to [e-mail].

Senators Rolfes and Rockefeller's Bainbridge Island Event for the WA Senate Democratic Campaign
What: Please join Senator Rolfes and Former Senator Rockefeller for an event to benefit the WA Senate Democratic Campaign.
When: Sunday, October 20th, from 4:00 to 6:00 pm
Where: Phil and Anita Rockefeller's Home, 6207 NE Tolo Road, Bainbridge Island, WA
To RSVP: For more information or to RSVP, please contact Adam Bartz at [e-mail] or [phone].

Rep. Sam Hunt's Annual Great Pumpkin Caper
What: The great pumpkin invites you to join Rep. Sam Hunt (D-22) at the Great Halloween Caper (Ghosts, Goblins and Politicians!). Donations of $25, $50, $100, $500, $900 to Sam Hunt for State Representative gratefully accepted.
When: Sunday, October 27th, from 2:00 to 5:00 pm
Where: Sam & Charlene Hunt's possibly haunted house, 4030 San Mar Drive NE, Olympia, WA (Sleater-Kinney & San Mar)
To RSVP: For more information or to RSVP, please email [e-mail].

Health and Human Services Fundraiser for the HDCC
What: Please save the date for an event to support the House Democratic Campaign Committee with the Health and Human Services community. More details to follow.
When: Tuesday, October 29th, from 6:00 to 8:00 pm
Where: Home of Tony Lee, 8048 21st Avenue NW, Seattle, WA
To RSVP: For more information or to RSVP, please contact Alex Hur at [e-mail].

16th Annual Fighting for the Majority
What: Please join us for the 16th annual Fighting for the Majority Event. A Democratic majority is the strongest assurance that LGBT voices will be heard in our state legislature and money raised at this event supports strong Democratic candidates in key races around the State of Washington. For more information or to make a secure online donation, visit www.fightingforthemajority.com.
When: Wednesday, October 30th, from 5:30 to 7:30 pm
Where: South Lake Union Discovery Center, 101 Westlake Ave N, Seattle, WA
To RSVP: For more information or to RSVP, please visit www.fightingforthemajority.com or email [e-mail].

Fundraising Reception for Rep. Tana Senn
What: Please join Liz Berry & Michael Hill, Robin & Stephen Boehler, Zach Carstensen, Karen Cooper, Carol & Wayne Gullstad, Aaron & Christina Hendelman, Bill Hochberg, Sara & Bob Lesko, Hon. Marcie Maxwell, Linda Mitchell, Hon. Deborah Senn, Rebecca Steinfeld, Tony Ventrella, John Wyble and Special Guests King County Executive Dow Constantine, Senator David Frockt, Representative Judy Clibborn, Renton Mayor Denis Law, Sammamish Mayor Tom Odell and Mercer Island City Councilmembers Dan Grausz & Debbie Bertlin for a kick-off reception in honor of newly appointed State Representative Tana Senn (41st LD). Suggested contributions are $900 for Hosts, $500 for Supporters, $250 for Friends or $100 for Guests.
When: Thursday, November 7, from 5:30 to 7:30 pm
Where: The 77th Central Building in Town Center, 2630 77th Avenue SE, Mercer Island, WA
To RSVP: For more information or to RSVP please contact Mina Mercer at [e-mail] or 206-381-1220.

HDCC & WSDC Autumn Fundraising Reception during Olympia Committee Days
What: Please join members of the House and Senate Democratic Caucuses for our annual Autumn Fundraising Reception featuring famous deep fried turkey, Jo Jo potatoes and hot wings prepared by Snohomish County Executive John Lovick. Funds raised support the House Democratic Campaign Committee and the WA Senate Democratic Campaign and suggested contribution to each caucus is $900 for PACs or $100 for individuals. We would like to thank Executive John Lovick for his generous support of this event.
When: Thursday, November 21st, from 5:30 to 7:00 pm
Where: Woman's Club, 1002 Washington Street Southeast, Olympia, WA
To RSVP: For more information or to RSVP please contact Mina Mercer at [e-mail]

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21. 2014 Crab Feed

I am pleased to announce that this year's Washington State Democrats Annual Crab Feed and Grassroots Forum will be held on Monday, February 17th, at the St. Martin's University Pavilion in Lacey, WA.

The Grassroots Forum will take place from 10:00am to 4:00pm in the Worthington Center at St. Martin's University. The cost to attend is $15 and lunch is included. The schedule of topics and speakers will be announced shortly.

The Crab Feed will begin at 5:00pm in the Marcus Pavilion at St. Martin's University. The cost to attend is $50 for adults or $10 for children 12 and under. Please join us for an evening of local seafood, live music, and special guest speakers (to be announced shortly)!

You can pre-register and find up to date information online at: www.wa-democrats.org/crab
I have also attached a flyer and payment form if you would prefer to print and mail your registration.

I hope to see you all there! Please don't hesitate to contact me with any questions you may have.

* * * * *

Sponsorship Opportunities:
- Table Captain ($50) purchase your individual Crab Feed ticket and find 9 friends to join you.

- Program Sponsorship ($250) includes 5 Crab Feed tickets, your name in the printed program, and your name in the sponsor video.

- Party Sponsorship ($500) includes 10 Crab Feed tickets, your name in the printed program, and your name in the sponsor video.

- Grand Sponsorship ($1000) includes 10 Crab Feed tickets, 2 Private Reception tickets, your name in the printed program, your name or logo in the sponsor video, and recognition at the podium.

For a full list of sponsorship opportunities, please visit www.wa-democrats.org/crab or refer to the attached flyer.

Thank you.

MacKenzie Fuentes
Events Manager
Washington State Democrats
PO Box 4027 - Seattle, WA 98194

[phone] ext. 114 - office
[phone] - fax

[phone] - cell

www.wa-democrats.org

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22. 34th LD Earth Day fundraiser

House Environment Chair Representative Joe Fitzgibbon shares his prescription for a healthy Washington environment

Join Sponsors: Senate Democratic Leader Sharon Nelson, King County Council Member Joe McDermott, Seattle City Councilmember Tom Rasmussen, Brian Allen; Chas Redmond, Bill Reiswig, Tonya Hennen, Tim Nuse, Marcee Stone- Vekich & Max Vekich; Russ Brubaker & Peter Quigley, Fremont Brewing Company. Enjoy local food, beer and wine!

Date: April 19, Saturday, 4 to 6 p.m.
Location: 7132 30th Ave SW, 98126 (Russ & Peter’s home & garden)
Contribution: $34 per person or more

RSVP by April 17th to [e-mail] or 206.465.1963

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23. Sam Matsui speaks on his experience at Camp Minidoka; Burien 5/13

Evergreen Democratic Club

Angelo’s Restaurant
601 S 153rd St
Burien, WA

May 13, 1914
11:30am-1:00pm

Lunch ordered at 11:30am, presentation at 12pm
601 S 153rd St, Burien, WA


Join us for a special presentation by Sam Matsui of the Nisei Veterans Committee Speakers Bureau on his experiences in World War II. After being sent away to the Minidoka Internment Camp, he volunteered to serve in the US Army, where he served in the Counter Intelligence Corps.


As we slowly lose members of the Greatest Generation, let’s work hard to preserve the memories of that era.

If you are not a regular member of EDC, please RSVP to [e-mail] so that we can make sure there are enough seats


Camp Minidoka

"...These people are living in the midst of a desert where they see nothing except tar paper covered barracks, sagebrush, and rocks…. The impact of emotional disturbance as a result of the evacuation…plus this dull, dreary existence in a desert region surely must give these people a feeling of helplessness, hopelessness, and despair which we on the outside do not and will never fully understand."

--Arthur Klienkopf, Superintendent of Education, Minidoka Relocation Center

The Minidoka Relocation Center, 15 miles north of Twin Falls and 150 miles southeast of Boise, was also referred to as the Hunt Camp. Minidoka was considered a model environment because of its relatively peaceful atmosphere and population that got along well with the administration. Because it was not within the Western Defense Command restricted area, security was somewhat lighter than at most other camps. But when the internees first arrived, they were shocked to see the bleak landscape that was to be there home over the next three years.

Located on the Snake River Plain at an elevation of 4000 feet, the land is dotted with sagebrush and thin basaltic lava flows and cinder cones. The internees found the environment to be extremely harsh, with temperatures ranging from 30 degrees below zero to as high as 115 degrees. They also had to contend with blinding dust storms and ankle-deep mud after the rains.

Minidoka was in operation from August 10, 1942 to October 28, 1945. The reserve covered more than 33,000 acres of land in Jerome County. The camp’s peak population reached 9,397 by March 1, 1943, and it became Idaho's third largest city. Five miles of barbed wire fencing and eight watchtowers surrounded the administrative and residential areas, which were located in the west-central portion of the reserve.

Most of the people interned at Minidoka were from the Pacific Northwest: approximately 7,050 from Seattle and Bainbridge Island, Washington, 2,500 from Oregon and 150 from Alaska, including children or grandchildren of Eskimo women and Japanese men.

Our speaker Sam Matsui was interned there, as was one of our long-time members, Lily Shitama, who suggested Sam as a speaker. Member Rachael Levine grew up on a farm south of the Snake River. Her mother brought donations of coats to “the folks from the coast,” and wondered why the internment, since their own Japanese American neighbors were not interned. The official excuse was that these Japanese needed to be protected from a possible invasion of the enemy Japanese, because they could not be identified as Americans during such an invasion.

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24. King County Legislative Action Committee to meet in Covington 4/20

The April LAC Meeting takes place Sunday 4/20 2:00-4:00 at

Covington Library
27100 164th Ave SE
Covington 98042.
This is at the crossing of Highway 18 and the Kent-Kangley Road.

Special guest is Shari Song,
Candidate for 30th District State Senate
running against former Democrat Mark Miloscia!

directions:
http://www.kcls.org/usingthelibrary/locations/directions.cfm?locID=10

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25. King County Dems Legislative Action committee in Auburn 5/18

The May KCDCC Legislative Action Committee Meeting will take place Sunday 5/18 2:00-4:00 at

Auburn Library
1102 Auburn Way S
Auburn 98002

Special guest is Greg Baruso, candidate for 30th District State House running against Republican Linda Kochmar

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26. Metropolitan Democratic Club to meet in Seattle 9/24

Please join us September 24 for our
General election endorsement proceedings

Special guests will speak about two of the issues on the general election ballot.
Seattle City Councilmember Tom Rasmussen will speak on Seattle Proposition 1, Seattle Transportation Benefit District.

On I-107 Seattle City Councilmember Tim Burgess will speak in favor of Proposition 1B and Laura Chandler of Small Faces, representing the Quality Pre-K for Our Kids campaign, will speak in favor of Proposition 1A.
As usual we meet noon - 1:30 am, Plaza 600 Building #205, 600 Stewart St. Bring a friend and your lunch and especially your boundless enthusiasm for promoting good government and progressive values. Future programs and eventsOctober 8 Jaxon Ravens, chair of the Washington State Democrats, will talk about "the State of the National Democratic Party and Local Democrats." Also Justin Simmons will lead another discussion of revisions to the bylaws.

October 22 "What is TPP, How it Differs from NAFTA, and Why We Should Oppose it" features Dr Stan Sorscher and Gillian Locasico, president and campaign organizer respectively of the Washington Fair Trade Coalition, and Michael Righi, sustainable food advocate member of Community Alliance for Global Justice. November 4 Election Night Prefunc. Before you go off to celebrate with your favorite candidates stop by the Warwick Hotel at 401 Lenora, 5:00 - 7:00 pm. This preface to election night parties instituted by MDC members Peter Sherwin and Seattle City Attorney Pete Holmes a few years ago and co-sponsored by the MDC and others is becoming a popular election tradition. No charge. Appetizers provided. Validated parking. Drinks at happy hour prices until 7:00 pm. This year Speaker Frank Chopp is also co-sponsoring. Stay tuned for news of additional co-sponsors.November 8 Annual planning retreat. All MDC members, particularly members of the Board of Directors, are encouraged to meet 9:00 am - 3:00 pm, Plaza 600 Building #205, 600 Stewart St to develop our operating plan for 2015. RSVP to Eleanor Munro at 206.370.1374 or [e-mail] so we'll know how much food to order.
Eleanor Munro, PresidentMetropolitan Democratic Club of Seattle

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27. King County Democrats Volunteer Award Banquet.

https://services.myngp.com/ngponlineservices/event.aspx?Y=FrZ0S4jyDpX6ZViAYP5Tf0FXwQM8yrZQpj1jgtfnwE2CBeZkdugP5A%3d%3d&b=1163601

ou are invited to join us for a special evening event, November 8th, as we honor our amazing volunteers! Special thanks to our 2014 sponsors & hosts: US Senator Patty Murray (invited), Congressman Adam Smith, The Washington Senate Democratic Campaign (WSDC), Speaker of the Washington State House, Frank Chopp, & Representative Brady Walkinshaw (host committee in formation)
Event Information
Description:
Spirit of King County Awards & Reception
Location:
Washington Athletic Club
Date & Time:
November 8, 2014 at 5:30 PM
Address:
1325 Sixth Avenue
Seattle, WA 98101
Attendee Information

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28. 33rd LD Dems election night party 11/4 in Burien

Tuesday November 4th
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Mick Kelly’s Irish Pub
435 SW 152nd St, Burien

Hosted by Senator Karen Keiser
and Representatives
Tina Orwall and Mia Gregerson

The Highline Schools Bond election party is also in Burien at The Tin Room at 923 SW 152nd St, so supporters can attend both events easily.

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29. Metropolitan Democratic Club December meetings in Seattle

Please join us November 19 as we host
"Beyond Ferguson: Police Presence in our Society"

a panel discussion featuring King County Sheriff John Urquhart; Lisa Daugaard, deputy director of the Public Defender Association and supervisor of its Racial Disparity Project; MDC Director Lem Howell, for 40 years a leading litigator for victims of excessive use of force by police; and Howard Gale, who brought a lawsuit against police for infringing on First Amendment rights during protests at the 2004 Republican National Convention in New York. Vice President Dan Fievez will moderate.

December 17 The final MDC meeting of the year takes place December 17. We will discuss the draft operating plan developed at the November 8 planning retreat and the executive committee will be seeking approval of it. Following approval, the finance committee will develop a budget for 2015 in keeping with the plan. If there is time we will continue discussion of the proposed changes to the bylaws.
January 14 This first meeting of the year will be devoted to discussing the 2015 budget. If there is time we will continue discussion of the proposed changes to the bylaws.

As usual, our meeting takes place noon - 1:30 pm, Plaza 600 Building #205, 600 Stewart St.
Bring a friend and your lunch and especially your boundless enthusiasm for promoting good government and progressive values.
For more information or to join the MDC contact President Eleanor Munro, 206.370.1374, [e-mail]. Or visit metrodem.org.