LAD Update
I Markey in Longmont
II Next LAD Meeting
III Volunteers Needed for Longmont Office
I Markey in Longmont
The Democratic Women of Boulder County asked me to send this update to everyone.
Dear Friend,
We are receiving strong interest in our program with Betsy Markey scheduled for tomorrow. We will also hear from Colorado Senator Rollie Heath and HD 11 candidate Deb Gardner. Please plan to be a the Longmont Public Library around 11:30 to get settled and enjoy your lunch. The program will begin promptly at 12:00!.
The DWBC is focused on reaching out to Democrats throughout Boulder County. Our first outreach program will feature Congresswoman Betsy Markey at the Longmont Public library at 409 4th Ave on Tuesday, August 24th 11:30 am – 1:00 pm. Betsy will discuss the challenges and opportunities of the coming year. She will also discuss her congressional race and why it is receiving national attention. Event is free, brown bag lunch is encouraged. Make the most of your Tuesday!
www.dw-bc.org
II Next LAD Meeting Sept. 1st
What: LAD Monthly Meeting
Who: Paula Noonan from Capitol Watch
Where: Front Range Community College – Longmont (Community Room)
When: Sept 1 at 7pm
We all care about issues in our state. But our legislative process often makes sausage out of sanity. Paula Noonan from Capitol Watch http://www.coloradocapitolwatch.com/ is a state-wide expert on how to track the issues that are most important to you! Join LAD on Sept 1 to see how legislative tracking is done.
III Boulder County Democrats Need Your Help
In 2006 Marylin Musgrave beat Angie Pacccione by 2.5%
In 2008 Betsy Markey beat Marylin Musgrave by 120% (okay 12%)
THE DIFFERENCE?
In 2006 Longmont did not have a Boulder County Dems Campaign office.
In 2010 Longmont will have an office again. But an office without staff is like a Markey without a Victory.
Please contact me at jonathan.singer@gmail.com if you are interested in helping out as an office manager. We need some dedicated Democrats from September on forward to lend a hand.
All the Best,
Jonathan Singer
Longmont Area Democrats President
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Longmont Area Democrats Mid-Month Update
I Democratic Day of Unity Rally Aug. 14
II Boulder County Democrats Exec Meeting Aug. 12
III Exclusive DCCC Strategy Session for Markey Aug. 21
IV Markey in Longmont Aug. 24
V A Special Thank You
I. Democratic Unity
Boulder County Democrats Unite!
Sponsored by:
Boulder County Democratic Party,
Democratic Women of Boulder County,
and the Longmont Area Democrats
When: Saturday, August 14th, 1:00-3:00
Where: Dawson Park, Longmont (map)
What: Refreshments and Speeches from
our national, state and local candidates
This has been a primary season in which
everyone has worked very hard for their
favorite candidate. Now it’s time to unite
behind our Democratic nominees.
Please join us for a unity event as Boulder
County Democrats organize for victory in
November.
II Boulder County Dems Executive Committee Meeting
Boulder County Democrats Executive Committee Meeting
Thursday, Aug 12 at 6:30 PM
Boulder County Democrats Headquarters
1725B Walnut St, Boulder, CO 80302
County Commissioner Cindy Domenico will discuss the two ballot measures referred by the County Commissioners
III Strategy and Canvassing Session with DCCC National Field Team
On Saturday, August 21st at 10:00am the National Field Team from the DCCC (Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee) including their National Director and all Regional Directors will be in Fort Collins. Please join them, the Colorado Coordinated Campaign and Betsy Markey’s Campaign for an overview of National Field Strategy and a canvassing training.
Please join us at 10:00am, Saturday August 21st for strategy, training and canvassing. We have just over 2 months left before the election and Betsy needs your help to knock doors and spread her message.
What: Canvassing with DCCC National Field Team and Betsy Markey
When: 10:00am, Saturday, August 21st
Where: Markey for Congress Office
419 Canyon, Suite 200
Fort Collins, CO 80521
For more information or to RSVP, please call our office at 970-221-1473
IV. Betsy Markey in Longmont with Democratic Women of Boulder County
Outreach Program with Congresswoman Betsy Markey
The DWBC is focused on reaching out to Democrats throughout Boulder County. Our first outreach program will feature Congresswoman Betsy Markey at the Longmont Public library on August 24th 11:45 am – 1:00 pm. Please join us in hearing Betsy discuss the challenges and opportunities of the coming year. She will also talk about her congressional race and why it is receiving national attention. Event is free!
V. A Special Thank You
“I’m not a member of any organized political party, I’m a Democrat!”
-Will Rogers
Dear LAD’ers,
Politics is a zero-sum game most of the time. Sometimes our candidates win, sometimes they don’t. It’s hard when you lose. Don’t let anyone tell you that you can’t be angry, depressed, or even in just flat-out denial if you or your candidate lost. On the flip side, if you feel the need to jump up and down in exuberation from a victory, that’s OK too. No one is a “bad” or “disloyal” Democrat for showing human emotion . But give the opposite side some space and understanding if you feel the need to show some of that emotion. People will talk about the “what-ifs” of the campaign for years. But as the high’s and low’s subside, we need to come together soon.
I want to extend a special thank you to all of the passionate, hard-working volunteers for this Primary Election Cycle. Democrats saw one of the best turnouts ever for a Primary thanks to the candidates and volunteers.
Andrew Romanoff accomplished quite an electoral achievement with relatively little money and little lead time for a statewide campaign. All of the other candidates out there need to capture some of the most gung-ho staff and volunteers for November by sitting down with these great folks. Thank you Andrew for bringing your energy and enthusiam to this Race.
Michael Bennet hit the ground running when he was appointed by our Governor to the US Senate. He was gracious in his victory speech and his Longmont Volunteers are some of the most civic-minded members of our community. My congratulations to the nominee on a hard-earned election.
Jake Williams showed that the future of the Democratic Party in Boulder County has something to look forward to. I asked him to be my running mate in 2040 and he told me I’d have to contend with his daughter Riley. Now there’s looking ahead! Jake goes back to working to protect our environment, and that is a win for all of us.
Matt Jones will bring that often missing element of experience to the State House this January. The General Assembly will draw new Congressional Districts in 2011. I am very hopeful the Matt Jones will be at the helm making our elections in Colorado fair and competitive for the next decade. Congratulations Matt on a winning a tough race. We hope to see you at LAD real soon!
In Peace,
Jonathan Singer
President – Longmont Area Democrats
www.longmontdems.org
PS – If you are struggling with the post-primary situation, don’t hesitate to email me anytime.
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Longmont Area Democrats Monthly Newsletter
First of all, I would like to apologize to the Longmont Dems who did not hear that we take the month of July off. For those of you that came to Front Range Community College last month, we will fully refund the price of admission. :)
I LAD Picnic 8/4/10
II Boulder County Parade 7/31/10
III El Comite Anniversary Celebration 8/28/10
I LAD Picnic
Who: Join the likes of Senate President Brandon Shaffer, HD 11 Candidate Deb Gardner, HD 12 Candidate Jake Williams, and a special guest from the Romanoff Campaign (confirmed as of 7/29/10). The Bennet Campaign, Markey Campaign, Matt Jones for HD 12, and the County Surveyor Candidates have all been invited and are expected to be present or provide surrogates. Go to www.longmontdems.org for updates.
UPDATE – House Majority Leader Paul Weissman and HD 12 Candidate Matt Jones, and CD4 CU Regent Candidate Robert Bishop, and Alan Greenberg for County Surveyor have confirmed as well.
When: Wednesday, August 4th 6pm-9pm
What: It is the annual LAD Potluck Picnic. Enjoy the company of your neighbors and Democratic Candidates. Bring a dish to share. Let’s make this ZERO WASTE by bringing your place setting.
Why: Have you made up your mind on your MAIL IN BALLOT? I won’t until the picnic. Come watch me fill out my ballot (no peaking) and bring yours too. Don’t forget to get them in by 8/10/10.
Please remember, LAD can only continue to bring great Candidates and Educational Events if our members fund us. If you have not paid your $20.00 annual due, please consider bringing it to the picnic. Since we can’t always meet at Bob’s house, we have pay for our meeting spaces. No one will ever be turned away due to financial need. However, you will be turned away for making bad jokes (that’s my job).
II Boulder County Parade 7/31/10
Come show your support for Progressive Causes and Democratic Candidates at the Boulder County Parade and Fair.
Here’s an email from Boulder County Democrats Chair Joel Davidow:
“Hello, Boulder County Democratic Activists!
Please see reminders and invitations below to participate with the Party in this year’s Boulder County Fair activities. We need your enthusiasm and support to help our candidates win during the 2010 election season.
*** Boulder County Fair Parade, Saturday, July 31st! ***
“Join the parade” with most of our candidates or their representatives this coming Saturday, 7/31! We’re encouraging everyone to come, wear their Dem or candidate shirts, hats, and buttons, wave signs, make noise, and have fun! Lots of spectators and energy from the candidates make this a great opportunity to show off our commitment for an easy 1.3 miles of walking, biking, skating, or dancing through downtown Longmont.
We will meet between 9:00 and 9:15am at Bross St and 8th Ave, near the NW corner of Roosevelt Park. Our parade line number is 59. A landmark for our meet-up location is a church on the corner, across from the park. There is no need to RSVP– just come! Do bring hats, drinking water, and sunscreen if needed, and plan to have a great time!
*** Booth Staffing at the Boulder County Fair, Tuesday, August 3rd – Saturday, August 7th ***
Sign up for a shift at our booth at the Boulder County Fair. Shifts begin at 2p, 4p, and 6p, every day of the Fair (Tuesday – Saturday, August 3 – 7). Two-hour shifts are available– please consider taking more than one!
We will give out bumper stickers & yard signs, provide information on voter registration, the election calendar, and upcoming events, and hand out candidate literature. This is another great opportunity to interact with the public on behalf of Democrats. The fair runs from 10am to 10pm, so volunteers will have plenty of time to visit the Fair before or after their booth times.
To volunteer for the booth, or for more information about the parade, contact Dorrel Edstrand, specialevents@bouldercountydems.org or 303-862-7808.”
IV El Comite Anniversary Celebration 8/28/10
Come and Celebrate With Us!
Help Us to Thank the Longmont Community for 30 Years of Support!
30th Anniversary
Master of Ceremonies: Marta V. Moreno
Saturday August 28, 2010
11:00am-6:00pm
Pot Luck 1:00p-4:00p
Thompson Park
(4th Ave. and Bross)
Music, Dance, Fun and Potluck
Resource Tables
Bring Your Favorite Dish To Share
Bring all the Family!
SIN ACCIÓN NO HAY MILAGROS
¡Ayúdenos a dar gracias a la comunidad de Longmont por 30 años de apoyo!
Maestro de Ceremonia: Marta V. Moreno
Sábado 28 de Agosto 2010
11:00am-6:00pm
comida de traje1:00-4:00
Thompson Park
(4th Ave. and Bross)
Música, Baile, Diversión y Comida de Traje
Mesas de Información
Traiga su platillo favorito para compartir
¡Traiga á Toda su Familia!
Stay Cool,
Jonathan Singer
President – Longmont Area Democrats
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Next LAD Meeting
As the legislative session in Colorado recently ended, there are some highlights and low-lights, and what we can look forward to next year. Come and discuss this with each other and our legislative leaders on June 2nd.
What: Legislative Wrap-up
When: June 2nd, Weds at 7pm.
Where: Front Range Community College (Community Room)
Who: Senate President Brandon Shaffer (confirmed) and Joint Budget Committee Chair Jack Pommer (invited)
Addition: Get a special update from El Comite Director Bob Norris regarding Immigration Legislation in Colorado
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Update:
For those of you who can attend, services for Ivan will be Friday morning at 11:00 a.m. at the Louisville United Methodist Church on Jefferson and Spruce in downtown Louisville.
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Congresswoman Markey will be having a Campaign Office Opening this Friday.
Come join them for food, drink, and Hope!
What: Fort Collins Office Opening
When: 7:00pm, Friday, May 28th
Where: 419 Canyon Avenue, Suite 200
Fort Collins, CO 80521
On a more somber note, tonight I received note from Angelique Layton that her
longtime friend, Ivan Meek, passed away today. Ivan and Angie are not only LAD members;
Ivan made a great presentation to LAD at my first meeting as President in
January of 2007. The presentation still resonates in my head because it
exemplified the kind of person Ivan was to me. It was a bi-partisan
presentation filled with facts, figures, and other nerdy statistics. However,
what underpinned it all was the desire to make sure EVERYONE’S vote counted.
Ivan was a template for integrity (and not only because served as a board member
for Coloradoans for Voting Integrity). His stoic exterior almost betrayed his
fiery fervor for Election Reform and justice of all kinds. I remember him
patrolling the State Capital in Denver on Governor Ritter’s Inauguration bending
Sen. Brandon Shaffer’s ear on voting issues. All the while, he was good-natured
and polite, listening to Sen. Shaffer as to when Ivan could make his pitch to
the Senator. The pitch was made. Trust me. “No” was not an option.
At first glance, his grimacing exterior would lead you to believe that he was
unhappy. It’s not that he was unhappy; it’s just that he was always
thinking. Thinking of ways to make a more just world,
thinking about how to approach the next legislator, thinking about what YOU were
saying. His slight frown always had a smile curling at the edges. His
gravel-toned voice had warm tinge that showed he cared about his common man (and
woman). Just this March, he wrote a letter to the Daily Camera about his 80
year old neighbor that missed out on her chance to vote because of mail-in
ballots.
http://camera-letterstotheeditor.pmpblogs.com/2010/03/18/ivan-c-meek-no-all-mail-elections/
Ivan’s presentation to LAD included a great speakers from Longmont.
This presenter and Ivan worked as election judges in 2008. They
were working on the ballots late one night, and on their way home they turned
around to go back to the County Clerk’s Office. They knew there were voting
inconsistencies that needed the Clerk to address. And the Clerk did address
them (remember that thing I told you about not taking “No”?). We could be sure
2008’s results were more accurate because of these two men. People asked me
why this Longmont presenter was not an LAD member. I told people Ivan’s
friend and colleague was a Republican. Ivan did not put politics before
principle.
Regardless of whether you knew him or not, the issues he fought for are still
omnipresent. We still need to count votes correctly. His passing means there
must be a passing of the torch. There will never be another Ivan, so we must
stand together to bring his ideals to reality. Go to Coloradoans for Voting
Integrity http://www.cfvi.us/?q=node/1 when you get a chance.
Lastly, I have a personal admission to make. I knew about a month ago that Ivan
was not doing well. I knew that might not have another opportunity to talk to
him and I missed it. A lot of people talk about doing things if “time
allows” … as if time controlled our actions. Allow some “time” this
week to email or call a friend you haven’t spoken to but keep meaning to.
Tonight I am emailing one of my old college buddies who I haven’t spoken to in
years. Just to say “hi.”
Below is a youtube link to a Denver Post interview of Ivan Meek. Keep him and
his family in your thoughts. The services will be at the Louisville United
Methodist Church in the next few days. I will keep people updated on
www.longmontdems.org as to the details.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JbKXuQKQ2-I&feature=player_embedded
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Who: Congresswoman Betsy Markey
What: Boulder County Canvass Kickoff
When: 10:30, Saturday, May 15th
Where: Collyer Park, Longmont, CO 80501
35 years is a long time.
Until 2008, that is how long Colorado’s 4th Congressional District was Republican. This District has elected Hank Brown, Wayne Allard, Bob Schaffer, and Marylin Musgrave! George W. Bush received 58% of the vote in 2004 here. How far we’ve come. But, you all know it has taken a lot of hard work. Betsy won because of the enormous grassroots work in places like Longmont.
The Honorable Betsy Markey is going to be at Collyer Park at 10:30am this
Saturday. Come see what the campaign kickoff is all about.
Here are some of Betsy’s great accomplishments in the last year:
1.) Credit CARD Act – PASSED.
Betsy Markey’s amendment protected thousands of customers from unfair fees and penalties.
2.) Health Insurance Industry Fair Competition Act – PASSED.
Repealing the special anti-trust exemption that health insurance companies have enjoyed since 1945. It will restore competition to the health insurance
market.
3.) Medicare Premium Fairness Act (HR 3631) – PASSED.
Preventing the increase of Medicare premiums for approximately ten million Americans.
In 2008 we voted for Change. It hasn’t come as fast as we hoped. But if we stop now, we will never know how far we can go to make this a cleaner, safer, and more just country.
Come see Betsy Markey on Saturday and show Longmont what grassroots means.
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Next LAD Meeting – How to Get Big Money Out of Politics
When: EARLY START TIME! 6pm , May 5th, 2010
Where: Front Range Community College (Classroom Building – Community Room)
Who: A movie from MoveOn.org, Jim Hoffmeister – Clean Campaigns Colorado, and YOU
What: Come early for a potluck to celebrate Cinco de Mayo. Bring a dish to share and your own table settings (let’s make this zero waste).
At 7pm we will start our regular meeting. MoveOn.org is holding Forums across the country about home to democratize our democracy. We will learn about the problems of the coroporate influence on democracy, and work to come out with our own solutions.
MoveOn Organizers will also be there. You can RSVP at http://pol.moveon.org/event/events/event.html?event_id=103225
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LAD Monthly Update
I. VP in Weld County 4-30-10
II. Upcoming LAD Meeting 5-5-10
III. Other Events
a. Cinco de Mayo / Immigration March
b. Help Betsy Markey 5-2-10
c. Romanoff Event
I. Vice President Biden was in Weld County today
with Rep. Betsy Markey, Sen. Mark Udall, and Gov. Ritter. I was pleased to see so many people come out to see them at UQM. UQM is a local business that makes electric and hybrid engines. They were able to expand their business and hire more workers in large part due to a government grant throught the ARRA (American Reinvestment and Recovery Act).
The federal government helped to spur American ingenuity into American prosperity. I am glad that our Longmont City Council was invited to this premier event, and even more excited that they came to support local business in addition to the Vice-President Biden’s ARRA. If companies like UQM and Abound Solar continue their great works (spurred in part by the federal government), they will have to change the name of the Carbon Valley to the Carbon-free Pinnacle!
-Jonathan Singer, President LAD
II Next LAD Meeting – How to Get Big Money Out of Politics
When: EARLY START TIME! 6pm , May 5th, 2010
Where: Front Range Community College (Classroom Building – Community Room)
Who: A movie from MoveOn.org, Jim Hoffmeister – Clean Campaigns Colorado, and YOU
What: Come early for a potluck to celebrate Cinco de Mayo. Bring a dish to share and your own table settings (let’s make this zero waste).
At 7pm we will start our regular meeting. MoveOn.org is holding Forums across the country about home to democratize our democracy. We will learn about the problems of the coroporate influence on democracy, and work to come out with our own solutions.
MoveOn Organizers will also be there. You can RSVP at http://pol.moveon.org/event/events/event.html?event_id=103225
III Other events
a. March in Longmont for immigration reform
What: Join the May 1, 2010 in solidarity for our brothers and sisters in Arizona and for a better future for all of us and for this country! Fair and humane immigration reform now!
When: 11:00 AM to noon
Where: Meet at 487 17th Street just east of Main (We will start to gather at 10:00 AM) March will go down Main Street to Longs Peak.
What: Help Deb Gardner and the Longmont Area Dems at the Cinco de Mayo Celebration (or just stop by and say “hi.”)
When: May 1, 12p-7p
Where: Roosevelt Park, 700 Longs Peak Ave, Longmont
Contact: Deb Gardner if you would like to help her out at deb@debgardner.net
b.
Help Besty Markey in Longmont
Longmont Volunteer Meeting
Sunday,May 2nd at 4:00pm
Longmont Free University
Bring a snack come help lay the foundation for her Longmont Canvass kickoff to Saturday, May 15th at 10:30am
c.
Team Romanoff Steering Committee Meeting
When: Tuesday, May 4, 6-7 pm
Where: Longmont Public Library, 409 4th Ave, Longmont 80501
Meeting Room A
When: Saturday, May 1, 10-11 am
Where: Boulder Public Library, 1001 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder 80302
Boulder Creek Room
www.AndrewRomanoff.com
Note: I have been receiving a lot of updates for Romanoff Events directly from organizers, but none for Michael Bennet. The LAD will remain neutral in this race. However, if you want to promote a local Michael Bennet event, please email us.
Note 2: The LAD is supported by local individual donations. We are spending an extra $60.00 for the room next Wednesday. If you are not a member, please bring $20.00 for the year. If you are rich, please bring more 
No one will ever be turned away for lack of funds.
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We have a lot to be proud of since Obama’s Inauguration in 2009:
- Passage of the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act
- Passage of the Credit Card Holder’s Bill of Rights
- Passage of Hate Crimes Prevention Act
- Tax Cuts for 95% of Americans
- Passage of the Jamie Leigh Jones Rape Prevention Amendment
- No more children get denied healthcare due to pre-existing conditions
Change is slow and frustrating, but it can’t end now. We still have a long way to go! Listed below, are two events for candidates who will work hard for real change.
I Betsy Markey Strategy Meeting 4/21
II Deb Gardner Fundraiser 4/23
I Betsy Markey for Congress Strategy Meeting in Longmont April 21st
From Angela Botticella, the Campaign Manager of Markey for Congress:
This November, we can’t afford to lose the passion, dedication and principled leadership Betsy has represented us with since being elected. And, thanks to the efforts of all the phenomenal volunteers this District, we won’t. However, we must continue to organize neighborhood by neighborhood, block by block, until we send Betsy back to Congress.
Will you join me in being a part of this movement for Betsy?
Please RSVP for the Boulder Volunteer Strategy Meeting by clicking below
What: Volunteer Strategy Kick-off Meeting
Where: 505 Main Street, Longmont, CO 80501
When: Wednesday, April 21st 6:30-9:00
Every day counts and it will be volunteers who win this election in November. This is your opportunity to help shape the election in the fourth district by attending our Volunteer Strategy Meeting in Boulder County.
Please RSVP for the Boulder Volunteer Strategy Meeting by clicking below
II Deb Gardner Fundraiser in Boulder on April 23rd
Friday, April 23, 2010: Fundraising Reception.
Please join us to support Deb’s campaign at the home of Bob and Lori Schuyler. Host Committee includes: Suzy Ageton, KC Becker, Susan Boucher, Cathy Carlson, Ken DeBow and Linda Palmer, Democratic Women of Boulder County, Cindy Domenico, Stan Garnett, Crystal Gray, Lynn Guissinger, Rollie Heath, Edie Hooton, Dickey Lee Hullinghorst, Celeste Landry, Claire Levy, Alice Madden, Ben Pearlman, Jack Pommer, Dianne Primavera, Dorothy Rupert, Brandon Shaffer, Lee Shainis, Will Toor, Ron Tupa, Paul Weissman.
When: 5:30pm to 7pm, April 23rd
Where: The Castle House, 9th and Euclid, Boulder
RSVP to: Sharon Conley by email or call 303-554-0960
Suggested Contribution: $25 donation, any amount welcome!
For more info go to:
http://www.debgardner.net/
Deb Gardner will represent Longmont and Boulder in the Colorado State House the way Betsy Markey has represented the 4th Congressional District – with an open mind and the courage of her convictions.
Lastly, don’t forget that Longmont Area Democrats meet the first Wednesday of every month. This May 5th, we are working on a discussion of The Undue Influence Corporations with some special guests TBA.
Best,
Jonathan Singer
President LAD
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