[ACDP-Announce] Fw: Albemarle Democrats June News Clips

Sun Jun 3 14:27:04 EDT 2007

June 3,  2007

To:       Albemarle County Democrats

From:  Shirley Copeland, Corresponding Secretary
           Albemarle County Democratic Committee 

MESSAGE FROM FRED HUDSON, Chair, Albemarle County Democratic Committee

Was that Caucus that we had not the very best!    There were about 500 people there (remember.  . .almost all the seats were taken) and almost 400 voters.  We selected a very good group of candidates that we can all be proud.  You will hear about them more and more as the few months go by until the election, but let me start with our candidates:

DENISE LUNSFORD:    Commonwealth Attorney
LARRY CLAYTOR:         Sheriff of Albemarle County
DEBRA SHIPP:             Clerk of Court
ANN MALLEK:              White Hall Board of Supervisors
LINDSAY DORRIER:      Scottsville Board of Supervisors
MARCIA JOSEPH:         Rivanna Board of Supervisors

All of the men and women who stood for the nomination were outstanding people, and the selection was not easy.  But there had to be someone who wins and we have a wonderful group to represent us as we move into the summer and fall.  Congratulations to all of you, and thank you so much to all of the candidates for giving of themselves and their time in an effort to better Albemarle County.  I hope to see those not getting the nomination this time to be back in the process next election cycle in an effort to express your desire to serve the public.  

Your county party is “kicking off” the campaign season with an informational “training” session on June 18.   The location is the Albemarle County Office Building on 5th Street Extended, Room A, and it will begin at 5:30 and end by 8 PM .  We will cover the campaign process which would be interesting to many, what your county party can contribute to the process and a brief overview of the selection process for Delegates to the National Convention in 2008.  Should be an interesting and informative session, and if I know us, there will be a good “dose” of fun along the way and “light refreshments” also.  I hope that many of you can attend.  

June begins the process of ensuring that we as Democrats make our voice heard.  We have accomplished that in the past, but it has taken effort on the part of us all to make the county a place of a strong Democratic voice.  We can continue that progression, but it will continue to require all of us, pitching in and doing our part.  I do hope that you will come forward and contribute in anyway that you can.  Come to the session on June 18 and join in the many activities of the summer and fall. With the candidates that we have, this should be a fine year for your Party, but we are going to need the help of all good Democrats to “make it happen”.  This year presents challenges but we have met them in the past, and we can do it again!

We have all waited a long time for the start of the campaign, so let’s start it off by committing to take back the Virginia House and Senate!  We are close. . . and we can do it!  I look forward to seeing you at one of the many activities very soon.  

Fred

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

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

JUNE 

June 11.   Albemarle County Democrats Steering Committee Meeting.  5:30 - 7:30 p.m.  Albemarle County Office Building, Room 246, McIntire Road.

June 16.  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.

June 16.  The Black Caucus Annual Juneteenth Celebration at the Crowne Plaza Williamsburg at Fort Magruder, 6945 Pocahontas Trail, Williamsburg.  Contact Fred Hudson at fredwhudson at yahoo.com for additional details.

June 18.   Albemarle County Democratic Party "Training and Information Session", Room A, Albemarle County Office Building, 1600 5th Street, Charlottesville.  Material presented will include the campaign outline for 2007, sharing of ideas for the many parts of building your Democratic Party for 2007 and onward, a brief outline of the process of becoming a delegate to the Democratic National Convention in 2008.  Light refreshments will be served.  There is no cost for the session and all are welcome.  Contact Cheryl Oliver at 296 1865 for additional information, if required.  

June 27.  Tim Kaine Gala, at the Jefferson Hotel, Richmond, beginning at 7 PM.  If you would like to go, please contact Fred Hudson (fredwhudson at yahoo.com) for additional details. 

June 28.   Reception honoring Delegate Jennifer L. McClellan, 71st District, to benefit the House Democratic Caucus.   Senator Creigh Deeds and Delegate David Toscano are special guests.  The reception will be from 5:30-7:30 PM at the Orzo Kitchen & Wine Bar, 416 West Main Street. RSVP by June 21sth to Allison Lawrence at 800 322 1144 ext. 239 or info at jennifermcclellan.com.

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
Scott Ruffner, Webmaster                                                               ruffner at aldermanroad.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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