[ACDP-Announce] September News Clips

Mon Sep 1 16:30:16 EDT 2008

September 1,   2008

To:       Albemarle County Democrats

From:  Shirley Copeland, Corresponding  Secretary
           Albemarle  County Democratic Committee 

MESSAGE FROM FRED HUDSON, Chair, Albemarle  County Democratic Committee:  

The Democratic National Convention just concluded, and I am sure that many of you saw the festivities and the nomination of Barack Obama and Joe Biden as our candidates.  What a spectacular event the convention was.   Albemarle County was very well represented at the convention as Judy Rasmussen, Becca Slutzky, and I were there as Delegates.   Gary Kendall was there as a member of the DNC Rules Committee.  From the area, Kristin Szakos of Charlottesville was attending also.    Considering that the Virginia delegation had 101 votes at the convention, you can see that our county and area contributed to well to the strength of the Virginia delegation.  The sad part is that only a few were delegates could be elected and others would have liked to go also.  I hope that any who would like to attend a conventions in the future will make that effort in future years.  It is quite an experience and from my personal point of view, I am very grateful to those who
 voted at the Fifth District Convention for the opportunity that I received to attend.  I know the others who went would join me in that expression of thanks as well. 

Now we turn our attention to the voter identification program and the Annual BBQ on September 21.      The Annual BBQ is going to be particularly exciting this year.  Presidential years are always something to look forward to, and with the excitement of the current campaign, 2008 should be a terrific year and BBQ.   As last year, we will be at Ash lawn-Highland, the home of James Monroe, for the event.  The grounds are beautiful, and the facility is terrific.  I know you will enjoy it.  Last year, we had many complements about the facility and I know you will be pleased with the event itself but also with the beauty of the venue.  We have a full program, full of exciting presentations, and you will have good visits with old friends, meet new friends, and be thrilled with the speakers.   The tickets are $20 now, and they will be $25 at the door.  Young people (6-16) are $5.00, and below 6 are free.  Not only is the event worth every penny, but we also
 have free access to the home of James Monroe.   The event is a real family affair, and I hope you will take advantage of every bit of it.  We take Visa and MasterCard, so all you have to do is call the “BBQ Hotline” at434 409 5908 and get your ticket without even having to do anything other than making the call and giving your credit card information.   Please come.  It is our only “fundraiser” for the year and we use the money to support our candidates every year.  So your support goes to a very good cause.  

The voter identification project goes very well also.   Our effort is to identify those voters who are Democrats so that we can see them again by allowing us to establish contact with those voters and keep them involved with the party, the campaigns, and ultimate victories in the Commonwealth, the 5th District, and Albemarle County .  The project is a way of actively expressing your support of the candidates and I cannot express to you the importance of the project to the party and the campaigns.  All you have to do is ask Denise Lunsford, Debbie Shipp, and Ann Mallek of its importance of the project if you have any questions.  Each week, the list of meeting places is published for you assistance so that you can pick a place near you, and spend two hours a week (10 – noon)  on a Saturday morning making a large contribution to the success in 2008 and also in the future.  I hope you can come out and help.  

I look forward to seeing you at the BBQ, or before at the meeting places of the voter identification project.  September is a great month for your County Party , and I hope you will take advantage of everything that is happening.   We need and look forward to your support, and I cannot thank you enough for all that you are doing.  Thank you and we are off to another great year, and now is time to really get active!

Fred

CALENDAR OF  EVENTS

SEPTEMBER

September 3.  The  University Democrats at the University of Virginia hold their first meeting of  the fall semester in Clark Hall, Room 108. They meet regularly every Wednesday  after that.  Please Contact UDems President Sarah Buckley for information.

September 6.   Join other Albemarle County Democrats in our drive to identify voters.   This is a very important part of a campaign, and will help us carry the county in this campaign and others.   Watch for additional information.  

September  8.  Albemarle County Democratic  Steering Committee Meeting (5:30 - 7:30 p.m.) at the Albemarle County Office  Building, 1600 5th Street, Charlottesville, Room B.  Public is  invited.  

September 12.   Virginia Democratic Party Steering Committee, Hilton Garden Inn, 1060 Hospitality Lane, Fredericksburg, VA, 22401 at 7:30 PM.   Public is invited.  

September 13.   Virginia Democratic Party Central Committee, Hilton Garden Inn, 1060 Hospitality Lane, Fredericksburg, VA,  22401 at 10 AM.  Public is invited.  

September 13.  Join other Albemarle County Democrats in our drive to identify voters.   This is a very important part of a campaign, and will help us carry the county in this campaign and others.   Watch for additional information. 

September 20. Charlottesville-Albemarle  Democratic Breakfast (9:30 - 11:00 a.m.) at JABA, 674 Hillsdale Drive,  behind Fashion Square Mall and adjacent to the Marriott Courtyard.    Speaker to be announced.

September  21.  The Annual BBQ at Ash Lawn-Highland. The BBQ is the biggest social and fundraising event that the Albemarle County Democratic Party has during the year and is not to be missed.   Come on out, bring the children, and join the fun.   We will start at 3 and end at 7 (or near about).   Best BBQ in Albemarle comes to you once a year.  Many political leaders from around the area will be there, and you really don't want to miss it.  More as the date approaches. . . .

September 27.  Join other Albemarle County Democrats in our drive to identify voters.   This is a very important part of a campaign, and will help us carry the county in this campaign and others.   Watch for additional information. 

Every Saturday morning at 9  AM:   Listen to the Albemarle Political Corner that focuses  on local issues that affect the lives of each of us.    WVAX,  1450 (AM).  

Check out the web site at http://www.albemarledems.org/for the latest news, events and additional information on candidates  and the future events.  It really is a great site! You can change your  e-mail contact information for the announcements and news clips at this site. 

OFFICE  LOCATION

OFFICERS
Fred Hudson, Chair, Albemarle  County Democratic Committee    fredwhudson at yahoo.com
Cynthia Neff, Vice Chair,  Administration                                       caodem at embarqmail.com
John Wertman, Vice Chair, Community                                            jwertman at aag.org
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,  Special Projects                         kipandjean at embarqmail.com
Cindy Janechild, Vice-Chair,  Women's  Issues                                  cjanechi at cstone.net
Haike Giragosian, Vice-Chair,  Outreach for Young Professionals     hmg5w at virginia.edu

DISTRICT CHAIRS
Doris Lackey, District Chair,  Rivanna                                                 dorislackey at earthlink.net
Cheryl Oliver,  District  Chair, Scottsville                                           caodem at embarqmail.com  Jean  Wyant, Whitehall                                                                      jeanb82hd at comcast.net
Nick Lang, District  Chair, Jack  Jouett                                     doolang at comcast.net
Madison Cummings, District Chair,  Samuel Miller                            patcummings at ntelos.net
Larry Banner, District Chair,  Rio                                                       larry at c-ville.com 

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