[ACDP-Announce] Albemarle County July News Clips

Mon Jul 2 17:32:13 EDT 2007

July 2,  2007

To:       Albemarle County Democrats

From:  Shirley Copeland, Corresponding Secretary
           Albemarle County Democratic Committee 

MESSAGE FROM FRED HUDSON, Chair, Albemarle County Democratic Committee

Happily, I am able to report to you a very successful training session on the 18th.  It was well attended (about 40), and everyone seemed to enjoy the session very much.    Many of the officers of the committee were speaker-trainers and they did a very good job. . . as you would expect!   The information provided was very helpful, and in my opinion, was quite a bit to digest.  But it was the first session in what will hopefully become an annual event.  I hope to see others there next year.  

The campaign season is now upon us, and we will begin the productive exercise of voter contact on July 7.   It should be a very good session, and I know that there are a good number of people ready to talk to voters.  It is a very productive thing to do, and we certainly have shown that we do it very well!  I hope that you will come out and enjoy the Saturday morning with us.  We will start at 9:30 and we will end by noon .  The process is not a lot of time commitment, but it is very worthwhile in terms of voter education, and getting ready for Election Day.   We have a group of terrific candidates, who need our help, and I know that many of you are ready to “pitch in”.  So Saturday morning, the 7th is a good time to start!

Coming up are the County Fair during the first week of August, and of course, the annual BBQ.   I hope you will come out to both.   At the Fair, be sure to stop by and say hello.  We will have a “booth” there, and it will have good Democrats and campaign literature there.  The BBQ will be on August 25th, at Ashlawn.  The BBQ this year will be something with the new venue and it should be a great night.  There will be wonderful food, a “blue grass” group for entertainment, and Ashlawn itself will be open to all attendees.   You have grown to expect good food and good fun, and I believe that we can promise you both this year.   Please come on out and support our candidates.  There will be plenty more on the BBQ before it starts!

Thank goodness it is time to start the campaign.  So now, let’s set about taking back the House and Senate!  We have shown that our effort contributes greatly to the statewide totals, and we can certainly do it again.  I look forward to working with you in July and onward.   Remember, for us,   the campaign begins on July 7!   

Fred

P.S.   Save the Date:   BBQ on August 25th at Ash Lawn.  It will truly be an exciting event!

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

JULY 

July 7:    Albemarle County Democrats begin the campaign!    We will be meeting at sites in the County to begin the voter Identification process that is the first step in the campaign process and an important one in the preparation for Victory on November 6th.  

July 14:  Albemarle County Democrats meet at 9:30 to spend two hours in the neighborhoods determining voter identification.   More soon.

July 16.   Albemarle County Democrats Steering Committee Meeting.  5:30 - 7:30 p.m.  Albemarle County Office Building, 5th Street, Room A.

July 21.  Regular Charlottesville Albemarle Democratic Breakfast. 9:30 a.m.   At JABA, 674 Hillsdale Drive, Charlottesville (Behind Fashion Square and adjacent to the Marriott Suites Hotel) A light breakfast is offered, the event is free, but donations are requested.  The public is warmly invited.

July 21.  Albemarle County Democrats come on out!   We meet at 9:30 and we will finish by noon as we develop voter identification for the upcoming election.   I hope you can help with this important activity.  

July 31 - August 5.  Albemarle County Fair will open on July 31 and continue until August 5.  This is always a well attended event by our group, and I know that you would want to know it's date.  The Albemarle County Democrats will have a booth there, and we will be there supporting our candidates and the party.  If you can help, please let me know.  If you can only attend, come by and say hello!   We are always glad to see you.  You can get more information on the Fair at their website . . . www.albemarlecountyfair.com.  

August

Aug 25.  Annual BBQ at Ashlawn.  Be Prepared for a wonderful evening and a fun event!

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
Valerie L' Herrou, Recording Secretary                                            wolfh at earthlink.net
Paul "Kip" Newland, Vice-Chair, Veterans                                       kipn at ntelos.net
Cindy Janechild, Vice-Chair, Women's Issues                                  cjanechi at cstone.net
John Wertman, Vice-Chair, Outreach for Young Professionals         jwertman at aag.org

DISTRICT CHAIRS
Doris Lackey, District Chair, Rivanna                                                 dorislackey at earthlink.net
John Sheridan,  District Chair, White Hall                                         jonphillipsheridan at yahoo.com     
Jean Wyant, Scottsville                                                                    jeanb82hd at comcast.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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