[ACDP-Announce] Fw: October News Clips

[Fred Hudson]

Date:  October 1, 2006
 
To:       Albemarle County Democrats
 
From:  Shirley Copeland, Corresponding Secretary
           Albemarle County Democratic Committee 
 
 
 
MESSAGE FROM FRED HUDSON, Chair, Albemarle County Democratic Committee
As you know, the Butler Scholarship Gala was on September 30, and a good crowd gathered to celebrate the scholarship program and provide funding for the next round of scholarship grants next spring,   Everyone seemed to have a very good time.  Secretary of Administration Viola Baskerville was the “keynote” speaker and she was very well received.  It was a very good event and to those who were not there. . . the good news.  We will be doing it again as the repeated phrase to describe the scholarship program was . . . “an institution”.  You will know when the next scholarship event will be.
 
The polls are coming in now.  Recently, there was a poll for Al Weed showing a big shift in voter interest in the southern part of the 5th District.  That is clearly good news for the candidate as well as all Democrats.  Goode is vulnerable due to his careless way of handling his responsibilities and it is important for Albemarle County to do its share to deliver the vote that we know we can.  I hope that you can share your time with us over the next month to assist in the various projects that occur.  All you have to do is call Cheryl at 296 1865, and tell her you are ready to help.  There are projects that fit anyone’s criteria, and I know that you would enjoy giving a bit of your time to ensuring victory.  
 
Over the last weekend in September, a poll reflected that Webb and Allen were tied in their bid for the US Senate.  Jim Webb is closing the gap, and we can win this one.  We are talking about contributing to the “take back” of the House and/or the Senate.  Virginia this year will be important in that contribution as we have good candidates in most of the Congressional District races, and of course, in the Senate race as well.  But we have to vote and do what we can to get others to the polls as well.   I hope you can help.
 
October will be a pivotal month in the campaign, and I assure you that your County Party will do everything it can to carry the County for Webb and Weed.  Thank you for your help, and I hope to see you soon.
 
Fred
 
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
 
OCTOBER 
  
October 7,14,21, and 28:   The last canvass "push" for the campaign.  We need to do our best to do our part to put Jim Webb in the Senate and Al Weed in the Congress.  Please reply to Fred Hudson if you can volunteer (fredwhudson at yahoo.com). 
 
October 9.   Steering Committee Meeting. 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Albemarle County Democratic Party Steering Committee Meeting at the Albemarle County Building, Room 235 (Totier Room) 

October 21: The Charlottesville/Albemarle Democratic Breakfast at 9:30 a.m.  NEW LOCATION FOR OCTOBER ONLY!   Breakfast will be held at the Library of the Jackson P. Burley Middle School, 901 Rose Hill Drive, Charlottesville, 22903.  Panel discussion by the new superintendents of Charlottesville City and Albemarle County schools.
 
October 21:  The Road Back PAC (formed to assist new candidates in their bid for election) is celebrating the 80th birthday of Mitch Van Yahres.  It will be from 6 to 9 PM at the Jefferson Vineyard near Monticello.  A beautiful location and and entertainment by John D"earth.  It will be an fun evening with several elected officials joining us to celebrate Mitch's birthday and raise some money for Democratic candidates.  Call the Democratic office 296 1865 for details.  
 
October 22:   There will be a series of House Parties for Jim Webb from 4-6 PM where you can participate and speak to the candidate.  It is a good opportunity to meet Democrats from your neighborhood and participate in one of the few remaining campaign efforts of the season.  Anyone who would like to host one of the party's should drop me a note at fredwhudson at yahoo.com.
 
NOVEMBER

 
NOVEMBER  7th:   ELECTION DAY!   If for some reason you cannot be at the polls on this particular day between 6 am and 7 pm, you should consider absentee voting.  Your vote is so very important, and it will be critical in the election this year.  So please arrange to cast your vote, either in the polls or absentee.  You can vote absentee by mail until October 9 and after that by going to the Registrar's office at the DMV building in Pantops Shopping Center.  PLEASE VOTE!
 
November 18th:  Public Service Project.  Join your fellow Democrats on Route 250 for about a mile enjoying the fall weather and cleaning up the part of the road that we care for twice a year.  We plan to celebrate our election victory by giving something back to the community!   We meet at the Toddsbury Store on 250 in Ivy at 8:30 AM, and usually spend about an hour taking care of the road.   Mark your calendar!    
 
Check out the new web site at www.AlbemarleDems.org for the latest news, events and additional information on candidates and the future events.  It really is a great site!  
 
 
OFFICE LOCATION
The Democratic Office at 223 W. Main Street is open from 9:30 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.  The phone number is 296-1865.  Cheryl Oliver checks regularly for messages; if you need to contact her at home her number is 286-9941. 
 
 
 
OFFICERS
Fred Hudson, Chair, Albemarle County Democratic Committee    fredwhudson at yahoo.com
Cheryl Oliver, First Vice Chair                                                        Democraticbiz at cstone.net
Joe Hughes, Vice-Chair, Labor                                                        chippy55 at yahoo.com
Fred Copeland, Vice -Chair, Outreach                                           FLcopela at aol.com
Shirley Copeland, Corresponding Secretary                                   DEMOCRATSNEWS at aol.com
Mary Rice, Treasurer                                                                      ricebooks at mindspring.com
Nicole Sherman, Chair, Finance Committee                                  softhardwear at yahoo.com
Kelli Palmer, Recording Secretary                                                   Kelli.palmer at gmail.com
 Paul "Kip" Newland, Vice-Chair, Veterans                                       kipn at ntelos.net
Bob McAdams, Vice-Chair, Communications                                   rsm1539 at earthlink.net
Greg Kane, Webmaster                                                                    gregkane at gregkane.net
Cindy Janechild, Vice-Chair, Women's Issues                                  cjanechi at cstone.net
 
DISTRICT CHAIRS
Doris Lackey, District Chair, Rivanna                                                  dorislackey at earthlink.net
Jean Wyant, District Chair, White Hall                                              jeanbee6 at netscape.net
Cheryl Oliver, Scottsville                                                                   democraticbix at cstone.net
Nick Lang, District Chair, Jack Jouett                                    doolang at adelphia.net
Madison Cummings, District Chair, Samuel Miller                            pcummings at ntelos.net
Larry Banner, District Chair, Rio                                                               Larry_Banner at stanfordalumni.org
    
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