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Democratic Party Contact MCDCC Chair: Susan Rowe 28481 Copper Creek Drive Coarsegold, CA 93614 559.658.7343
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 Democrats In Action Grassroots Service Office (Fresno) 255 North Fulton Ave., #104 Fresno, CA 93701 559.486.5422 (FAX) 559.486.5416 www.fresnodemocrats.com
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3rd Tuesday of the month @ 6:00 PM Please call for location Madera, CA 93637 MCDCC Officers 2011-12 Chair Susan Rowe Elected CDP Delegate MCDCC Proxy CDP eBoard Vice Chair William Fjellbo Elected CDP Delegate MCDCC CDP eBoard MCDCC Treasurer Kathy Eisele Elected CDP Delegate MCDCC Secretary Vacant MCDCC Members & Alternates 2011-12 County Supervisorial District 1 CDP Region 7 & 8 Susan Rowe - Officer Bill Turini Appointed CDP Delegate AD 29/eBoard Vacant Vacant Vacant Vacant County Supervisorial District 2 CDP Region 7 Catherine Balbas Appointed Robert Blazer Elected CDP Delegate MCDCC James Lex Bufford Appointed Proxy CDP Delegate(M) Vacant County Supervisorial District 3 CDP Region 8 John Eisele Elected CDP Delegate MCDCC Kathy Eisele - Officer Sandy Merriman Elected Marilyn Pruitt Appointed CDP Delegate MCDCC County Supervisorial District 4 Doreen Silva Appointed Proxy CDP Delegate(F) County Supervisorial District 5 CDP Region 7 Janet Fjellbo Elected William Fjellbo - Officer Vacant Vacant Vacant Vacant ________________ California Democratic Party 2009-12 Party Officers Chair John Burton Vice Chairs Alexandra Rooker 1st Eric Bauman 2nd Secretary Reginald Jones-Sawyer Controller Hilary Crosby 2011-12 CDP Regional Directors Marcie Bayne - Region 7 Candi Easter - Region 8 Shawn Bagely - Region 9 2011-12 CDP eBoard Assembly District Representatives and ADEM Conveners 25th AD Thomas Aja 29th AD Bill Turini 2011-12 CDP Assembly District Convention Delegates 25th AD Calaveras, Mariposa, Madera, Mono, Tuolumne & Stanislaus Counties Women RaeLene Brown Stanislaus Regina Bryant Stanislaus Heather Fahey Stanislaus Jean Howard Tuolumne Sharon Robbins Stanislaus Susan Sanders Mono Diedre Bush West Stanislaus Men Thomas Aja Stanislaus Dan Brown Stanislaus Joshua Esteves Stanislaus Peter Leinau Madera Stephen Ringhoff Stanislaus alternate/runner up 1-Veronna Simril Stanislaus 2-Michelle Mills Madera 29th AD Fresno, Madera & Tulare Counties Women Kris Arden Fresno Sylvia Diaz Madera Brenda Emerson Fresno Judy Hess Fresno Billie Jelks-Hood Madera Robin McGehee Fresno alternate/runner up 1-Carole Laval Fresno 2-Carol Penn Fresno Men Gary Alford Fresno Chip Ashley Fresno Jesse Lifton Fresno Vic Pasnick Fresno Phil Traynor Fresno Bill Turini Madera alternate/runner up Brian Baker Fresno Democratic Ex-Officio Appointments & Alternates CDP Region 7 2011-12 none AD25 Dennis Cardoza CD18 CDP Region 8 2011-12 Michael Esswein AD29 Loraine Goodwin CD19 2011-14 Larry Johnson SD14 CDP Region 9 2011-14 Anna Caballero SD12 Register to Vote Madera County Elections   Approved 2012 County Supervisorial Districts
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| The Madera County Democratic Party 2012 January - March 2012 California Democrats State Convention  2011 September - December Statement of California Democratic Chairman John Burton In Response to Unsubstantiated Pro Publica Report Charging Democratic Manipulation of California Redistricting Commission-------Amend the Constitution Third Community Gathering to Limit Corporate Power Office of Dr. Carl Bosco, Earth, Wind and Solar building, 35788 Highway 41, Coarsegold, CA 93614, Tuesday, Dec. 13th 7 to 9 p.m., Information/directions: Carl at 760-4199 or Terri at 760-7853 On December 13, Eastern Madera County working with a coalition of local and national groups will host a second Community Gathering to Limit Corporate Power, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the office of Dr. Carl Bosco. This event is being coordinated with similar events taking place nationwide, for the purpose of building momentum for a Constitutional Amendment to abolish “corporate personhood” and overturn the 2010 Supreme Court decision Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission, which lets unlimited corporate funds flood our election system. Around the country, support is growing for a constitutional amendment that would clearly state that constitutional protections and civil rights are for natural persons only, not for fictitious “corporate persons.” On December 6, Los Angeles became the largest of dozens of cities in the United States that have passed resolutions calling for a constitutional amendment that would assert that corporations are not entitled to constitutional rights, and that money is not the same as free speech. The LA City Council vote was unanimous. Local groups are gathering steam on this issue as well. The first two meetings held in Bass Lake and Coarsegold, drew groups of enthusiastic supporters with many questions. suggestions and willingness to assume responsibility for limited tasks of their choosing. The December 13th gathering will feature a Web Cast presentation by Jim Hightower, who has been called “America’s Number One Populist.” He is a national radio commentator, writer, public speaker and author who “has spent three decades battling the Powers That Be on behalf of the Powers That Ought To Be - consumers, working families, environmentalists, small businesses, and just-plain-folks.” Time will be scheduled to plan how our local community will participate in nationally coordinated actions in January 2012, to observe the second anniversary of the Citizens’ United decision. National sponsors include Public Citizen, Move to Amend, People for the American Way, Free Speech for People, and Common Cause. Background information about Citizens United and the call for a Constitutional Amendment can be found at http://www.democracyisforpeople.org or at http://www.pfaw.org/GovernmentByThePeople. October 17... 10:45 am - 1:30 pm November 7... 2:45 pm - 5:15 pm December 12.. 2:45 pm - 5:15 pm The more volunteers, the more people we can register. Bilingual people are encouraged to volunteer, especially for Spanish, Punjabi and Hindi. Please contact Linda Garcia Traynor, Vice Chair, Fresno County Democratic Central Committee and FCDCC Chair, Voter Registration Efforts at (559) 435-7520 for more details and to volunteer. --------- CDP/DFA Campaign Training In 2011, the California Democratic Party is proud to partner with Democracy For America to bring their expertly done and thorough Campaign Academy to California. The DFA Campaign Academy's mission is to train activists in the skills and strategies to manage successful campaigns. The 2-day intensive training features experienced campaign professionals who will lead sessions in voter contact, fundraising, communications, on-line organizing and much more. There will be at least 16 hours of interactive workshops which will empower activists with the skills to win in 2012 and beyond. We are holding the Trainings in the following 4 locations. Sacramento County 10/15 - 10/16 Folsom Lake College Orange County 10/22 - 10/23 Carpenter's Hall - Orange Stanislaus/Merced County 12/03 - 12/04 Modesto Junior College West Campus Mary Stuart Rogers Student Learning Center Santa Barbara County 12/10 - 12/11 Santa Barbara City College For more information and to RSVP go HERE. -------- PRESSRELEASE December 5, 2011, REBECCA MARTINEZ, Madera County Clerk-Recorder & Registrar of Voters announced today that in accordance with the provisions of the Elections Code of the State of California, an election will be held in Madera County on Tuesday, June 5, 2012 for the following offices: (click HERE for list) -------- December 2012 Oakhurst Democratic Club Meeting, Saturday, December 3rd, 9:00AM, Ol' Kettle Restaurant, 40530 Hwy 41. Guest Speaker: Kamal Abu-Shamsieh, Director of the Islamic Cultural Center of Fresno, "Demystifying Islam: An Interactive Discussion with an American Muslim" Public invited. 559.658.2342 -------- Senator Feinstein is right to fight for the removal of onerous provisions in the National Defense Authorization Act that would allow the government to imprison American citizens indefinitely and without trial if they are suspected of terrorism. The National Defense Authorization Act, as it currently stands, would not only weaken our nation’s ability to fight terrorism by taking interrogation and prosecutorial functions out of the hands of the F.B.I., federal prosecutors, and the federal courts and transferring that authority to the military; it would also overturn one of the basic tenets of American jurisprudence: that all citizens have the right to trial. Senators Feinstein (D-CA) and Leahy (D-VT), the Chairs of the Senate Intelligence and Judiciary Committees respectively, both oppose the National Defense Authorization Act as it currently stands, as do the Department of Justice and President Obama. An amendment to the act that would have removed the provisions allowing for indefinite detention of citizens without trial was defeated yesterday and as such, President Obama has promised to veto the bill. California Democrats are proud to have Senator Feinstein leading this fight. Please call her to thank her and offer your support as a California Democrat. Senator Diane Feinstein Washington, D.C. office: 202-224-3841 San Francisco, CA office: 415-393-0707 Our Featured Speaker will be Michael Evans. Michael will show us how we can change the face of our local boards and commissions, to reflect progressive values and make progressive decisions for our community. Yes, it can be done! We will follow up on our discussions about Corporate Personhood, featuring Billie Jelks-Hood and Steve Smith. We expect to form an autonomous local chapter of Move to Amend here in Fresno at a near-future meeting. When: November 23, 2011 @6pm supper, 7pm meetingWhere: Denny's Meeting Room, 1110 E. Shaw Avenue, Fresno CA 93710 For more information go HERE. -------- November 2011 Madera Democratic Club Meeting Tuesday, November 22, 2011 @6:00PM at Round Table Pizza, 1930 Howard Road, Suite 101, Madera, CA 93637 [map]. For more information please call 559.674.1925 or 559.673.8650. -------- 2011 California Democratic Council (CDC) Convention will Honor Senator John Burton, Chair of the Calfornia Democratic Party and former CDC President.
LOCATION: Crowne Plaza SF International Airport, 1177 Airport Blvd., Burlingame, CA 94010 For convention details got HERE. --------- California Democratic Party Fall Executive Board Meeting November 18th - 20th, 2011 in Burlingame Crowne Plaza SF International Airport 1177 Airport Blvd. Burlingame, Ca. 94010 www.cadem.org/eboard --------- Rally In Solidarity With The Occupy Movement Thursday, November 17, 2011 4:30 PM – 6 PM (Come whenever you can!) -------- Community Forum: Future of Social Security, Medicare/Medicaid (MediCal) Who: California Alliance for Retired Americans Fresno CAT ;Resources for Independent Living Central Valley, Fresno, Madera, Tulare, King Counties Central Labor Council, California Nurses Association; Communication Workers of America Retirees; IAMAW Local 653, and other community organizations. When: Tuesday, November 1st at 1pm – 3pm Where: IAMAW Local 653, 544 W. Olive Ave., Fresno, CA 93728 Central Valley - Sierra Progressives PDA Chapter Meeting End Corporate Rule - Amend to Suspend When: Oct 26, 2011 @6pm supper, 7pm meeting Where: Denny's Meeting Room, 1110 E. Shaw Avenue, Fresno CA 93710 Special Guest: Trent Lange, President, California Clean Money Campaign Tuesday, October 25, 6:30pm, Round Table Pizza, 775 West Herndon Ave, Clovis View More Details, an Online Map, and RSVP click HERE. --------- CAMPAIGN FOR A HEALTHY CALIFORNIA CALIFORNIA HEALTH CARE JUSTICE TOUR featuring JAMES HASLAM Vermont Workers’ Center and DONNA SMITH From the movie "SICKO" When: SUNDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2011 @ 7:00 PM Where: CWA Union Hall, 4422 E. Ashlan Ave., Fresno, CA For Statewide Tour Flyer go HERE. --------- California Democratic Party Region 8 Meeting - Assembly Districts 29, 30, 31, 32 When: Saturday, October 22, 2011 @ 11:30 AM Where: Toledo's, 367 Shaw Ave. (near Hwy 41), Fresno, Ca. 93726 [map] CDP Regional Meetings are important meetings to get the information which will be discussed at the Executive Board Meeting in November. For information regarding the Executive Board Meeting click HERE. Contact: Candi Easter, Director California Democratic Party, Region 8 ydogdem[at]earthlink[dot]net 661.333.8328 --------- California Democratic Party Statewide Platform Hearings The California Democratic Party invites all Democrats to help shape our 2012 Platform. Join our effort to promote a platform that all Democrats can be proud of. Please go to www.cadem.org/platform to read the 2010 Platform – the current Platform will serve as a base to develop the 2012 Platform. Platform hearings are taking place throughout the state. The statewide hearings will take place on the below dates and locations: October 22nd – Fresno In addition to the public hearings we are taking testimony through our website. Please fill out our online submission form at www.cadem.org/platformtestimony. The deadline to submit changes for consideration to the 2012 Platform is November 18, 2011 at 5pm. The Platform will be adopted at the 2012 State Convention, February 10-12 in San Diego. -------- Latinas Unidas Fiesta in the Park Madera County Democratic Central Committee Booth October 9, 2011, 12:00 noon - 4:00 p.m. Courthouse Park, corner of Gateway and Yosemite Avenues, Madera CA Latinas Unidas invites the public to join them in celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month on October 9th for a day filled with entertainment complete with authentic cultural foods, music, dances, salsa contest, public service information booths and a variety of games for children of all ages. Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy the day. Free and open to the public. --------- Oakhurst Democratic Club voter registration booth at the Oakhurst Fall Chocolate and Wine Festival, October 8 - 9, 2011 from 10:00 am - 5:00 pm at Oakhurst Community Park, 39074 Civic Center Circle, Oakhurst, CA, 93644 Booth volunteers needed! Volunteer shifts are two hours and at least two people are needed on every shift. Saturday, October 8th: 10AM - 12PM, 12PM - 2PM, 2PM - 4PM, 4PM - 5PM Sunday, October 9th: 10AM - 12PM, 12PM - 2PM, 2PM - 4PM, 4PM - 6PM. To volunteer call Ellie at 559.658.2342. Political Candidate Training Saturday, October 15, 2011 8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. The Fresno-Madera-Tulare-Kings Central Labor Council and the Fresno County Democratic Central Committee are jointly sponsoring an extensive all-day workshop for prospective candidates for elective office and campaign workers. For details click HERE. --------- California Democratic Party Region 7 Meeting - Assembly Districts 10, 17, 25, 26 When: Sunday October 2, 2011 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM PDT Where: San Joaquin Calaveras Central Labor Council Office, 115 North Sutter, Suite 200, Stockton, CA 95202 [map] At this meeting we will discuss the new CDP endorsement timelines, Pre-convention endorsement process and setting the date and time for the endorsement caucus meeting. We will also hear from Resolutions, Rules, Voter Services, Organizational Development, Platform Committees, and CDP Caucus Representatives. And testimony on the Platform will be taken at this meeting. Click here for the Platform
Please Register Now! If you can't make it please do tell us why. CDP Regional Meetings are important meetings to get the information which will be discussed at the Executive Board Meeting in November. For information regarding the Executive Board Meeting click here. Contact: Marcie Bayne, Director California Democratic Party, Region 7 amadordem[at]yahoo[dot]com 209.304.0504 ------- Saturday, October 1, 2011 Jim Hightower will be the keynote speaker in Fresno at a forum addressing the topic of “Strenghthening Our Voice-Bringing Valley Progressives Together.” This event will be held from 1 – 4 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Church, 2672 E. Alluvial, Fresno. Following Hightower’s address, there will be a facilitated dialogue laying the groundwork for more effective collaboration and a greater progressive voice in the Valley. Ticket are required and are available for a suggested donation of $10.00. For more information contact: Connie Peterson c.peterson8784[at]sbcglobal[dot]net ------- Chukchansi Pow Wow DFA Voter Registration Booth Chukchansi Gold Resort & Casino, 711 Lucky Lane (Off HWY 41), Coarsegold, CA 93614 -------- October 2011 Oakhurst Democratic Club Breakfast Meeting, Saturday, October 1th, 9:00AM, Ol' Kettle Restaurant, 40650 Hwy 41. Public invited. 559.658.2342 -------- Asm. Henry T. Perea Hosts a Workshop on Applying for Statewide Commissions Please join Assemblymember Henry T. Perea and Appointments Secretary Mona Pasquil for an educational workshop on applying for appointments to statewide boards and commissions. map]. For more information please call 559.674.1925 or 559.673.8650.Date: September 28, 2011 @6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Location: University Of California Merced Center-Fresno, Kern/Inyo Rooms, 550 East Shaw Avenue, Fresno, CA 93710 Please RSVP to Erica Cabrera at erica[dot]cabrera[at]asm[dot]ca[dot]gov Call 559-445-5532 for more information. ------- September 2011 Madera Democratic Club Meeting Tuesday, September 27, 2011 @6:00PM at Round Table Pizza, 1930 Howard Road, Suite 101, Madera, CA 93637 [ -------- Save America's Postal Service Rallies on Tuesday, September 27th from 4:00 to 5:30pm. To locate a rally near you go HERE. ------- The California Progressive Caucus Solidarity Summit III When: Saturday, September 24 at 9:00am - September 25 at 1:00pm Where: McLane High School, 2727 N. Cedar, Fresno, CA [map] Cost: $20.00 suggested donation (no one will be turned away for lack of funds) Donate HERE. What: For details of Summitt go HERE. Don’t forget about the FUN! Friday Night Social 7:30 pm Toledo’s Mexican Restaurant 367 E. Shaw Ave, Fresno Get the weekend off to a fun start with fellow Progressive Caucus members and friends over food, drink, and great conversation. Saturday Night 6:30 pm Yosemite Falls Café 4020 North Cedar Ave, Fresno Let’s CELEBRATE after a day of training! After all, what’s free time without FUN? Don’t forget to RSVP at the brand new Facebook page set up just for the occasion! (NOTE: you will not see the RSVP option unless you are logged in to your Facebook account. If you don’t have a FaceBook account you can RSVP by sending an email to info@progressivecaucusca.org) Norman Goldman to speak at the Progressive Caucus Solidarity Summit III in Fresno, September 24 & 25, 2011 How This Summit is Different From Other Progressive GatheringsSummit Trainings and SpeakersCreating a Shared Story – Story of Self, Us and Now; Creating a Shared Structure: Building Relationships; Creating Measurable Action: Recruiting Others and Getting Commitment - An interactive training emphasizing 1) values-based conversation, and the power of stories to communicate values through emotions - emotions that move others to action, 2) a different visualization and understanding of building relationships and how they are key to any successful campaign, and 3) how those relationships encourage more meaningful commitment, help identify leaders, build community and ultimately greater power with the resources of that community. Cindy Young, Special Projects Coordinator, California Nurses Association, Rose Roach, Progressive Caucus Central CA Vice-Chair, Karen Bernal, Progressive Caucus Chair. Creating a State Bank – As of this writing, Governor Brown will or will not have signed into law, a bill to study starting a public, state-owned bank. This session will explain how our bank will take the state's money out of the Not-Too-Big-to-Jail Wall Street banks and bring it home to California, where it will be used in partnership with community banks to finance small businesses, new manufacturing, and sustainable agriculture. The big point is to provide the credit to create jobs. The other big point is to put the people --not Wall Street-- in charge of our money. Learn how you can help. Susan Harman, National Volunteer Coordinator, Public Banking Institute Creating the New Democratic Politics – Guest Speaker, Norman Goldman. Norman Goldman provided insightful legal analysis for the Ed Schultz Radio Show since 2004 as Ed's "Senior Legal Analyst" and was Ed's main radio show substitute from 2006 until launching his own show in September 2009. Norm has appeared several times on MSNBC as a legal and political analyst and is a blogger at Huffington Post. On the radio every weekday afternoon now, Norm brings his signature clarity, wit and wisdom to the issues of the day. Norm will speak on the current political turmoil that is rattling the nation; the rise of the Tea Party; the continuing strength of the Republicans and the challenge to Democrats to speak clearly and forcefully about Democratic values to a nation ground down by deep economic problems. Thought provoking and salted with humor, Norm has an encouraging message and a fresh approach to the issues. Bring your thoughts - this conversation will be highly engaging! CREATING STRONGER COMMUNICATIONS AND MAXIMIZING MEDIA POTENTIAL: Technology and the internet has made it possible for a small group of individuals to have a major impact on the political landscape - learn how to make it happen where you work. In addition, learn how the Right Wing uses the news media and the lessons they can provide for us. Sharon Kyle, Progressive Caucus Communications and Media Officer, Dick Price, Progressive Caucus Communications Team, Mike Thaller, Progressive Caucus SoCal Vice-Chair, John Mattes, multiple-award winning investigative broadcast journalist, and Cres Vellucci, veteran mainstream newspaper/wire service reporter. CREATING A PROGRESSIVE FARM TEAM AND FIGHTING OLIGARCHY IN THE PUBLIC SECTOR: Are any elections really "nonpartisan"? How can we ensure progressive candidates are prepared and motivated to serve in local public office? This hands-on session will identify and seek to overcome obstacles to recruiting applicants for appointed and elected local office. Developing candidate questionnaires that are truly revealing of one’s experiences, vision, ethics and public policies will be part of the mix. Chris Stampolis, DNC member, California. CREATING HEALTHCARE FOR ALL: A training for activists who wish to be able to present on the subject and be part of the outreach for the statewide Campaign for a Healthy California, of which the Progressive Caucus is a recognized member. We need to do on-the-ground work in preparation for the ballot measure, date still TBD. Cindy Young, Special Project Coordinator, California Nurses Association, Progressive Caucus Health Care Committee Chair. CREATING A SHARED VISION FOR PUBLIC EDUCATION: Koch Brothers Unified School District? Not on our watch! A training for activists who wish to be able to present on the subject and be part of the fight against the ongoing corporatization of our public schools, especially in the state of California. Rose Roach, Progressive Caucus Central CA Vice-Chair, Field Director, River Delta, CSEA (California School Employees Association) and Kerri Asbury, Chair, Sacramento Democratic Party, Progressive Caucus Education Committee Chair. -------- Old Timer's Day in the Park and Parade Madera County Democratic Central Committee Booth Saturday, September 24, 2011 Parade 10:00am Park activities 12:00noon - 4:00pm ------ Do you agree that corporations are people? Their money free speech? In January 2010 the Supremes Court’s “Citizens United” decision deemed corporations as people and their money as free speech. Since then, we’ve seen corporations distorting our political system to their advantage by buying politicians who will enact laws that ensure them profits while deregulating their industries so that they can pollute our air, water, food supply, loosening prescription drug trial requirements and working to dismantle the agencies that protect the public interest! You are invited to a free public forum that will explain how we CAN restore our democracy and take OUR GOVERNMENT back. Please come hear David Cobb from the national grassroots organization "Move to Amend". When: Tuesday, September 13 at 7 pm. Where: Wesley United Methodist Church, 1343 E. Barstow Ave, Fresno, CA 93710 From more information about this forum click here. ------- SPLISH, SPLASH WHAT A WATERFUL BASH! Madera District Fair September 8 - 11, 2011 Madera County Democratic Central Committee Booth *Volunteers Needed!* Every year the Madera County Democratic Central Committee has a booth at the Madera District Fair in Madera. We are presently looking for booth volunteers. The MCDCC will provide your Fair ticket if you volunteer at our booth for two or more shifts (shifts are 2.25 hours). Please contact Susan Rowe at 559.658.7343 or Kathy Eisele at 559.674.1925 to volunteer. Volunteer shift hours (minimum 2 volunteers per shift needed) are: Thursday, September 8, 2011 --- 4:45pm-7pm, 6:45pm-9pm & 9pm-11:15pm Friday, September 9, 2011 --- 4:45pm-7pm, 6:45pm-9pm & 9pm-11:15pm Saturday, September 10, 2011 --- 2:45pm-5pm, 4:45pm-7pm, 6:45pm-9pm & 9pm-11:15pm Sunday, September 11, 2011 --- 2:45pm-5pm, 4:45pm-7pm, 6:45pm-9pm & 9pm-11:15pm This year the Madera District Fair will be featuring Grand Funk Railroad in Concert (Thurs. 7:30pm), One Republic in Concert (Fri. 8pm), Billy Currington in Concert (Sat. 8pm), Montez de Durango in Concert (Sun. 7:30pm). To purchase concert tickets and read more about the Madera District Fair go here. We hope to see you all at the Madera District Fair! ------- Fresno-Kings-Madera-Tulare Central Labor Council Annual Labor Day Pancake Breakfast will be on Monday, September 5, 2011 at the Fresno Fair Grounds (Industry Commerce Building). Please call Randy Ghan to RSVP your tickets for your family and organization @ 559.275.1151 ($10.00 per person, Children under 12 are free) Full event details are HERE. WE ARE ONE 2011 June - August "Don’t Kill the American Dream!" Please join local members of Democracy for America (DFA) and the Rebuild the American Dream movement in protest against Washington's attacks on seniors, women, and working and middle-class Americans. We'll rally in front of our local Congressman's Fresno office and speak out against his votes to kill the American Dream. For more information and to RSVP got here. Democracy for America's "Don't Kill The Dream" Campaign Builds Momentum: Ad Campaign Expands To Cantor's District; More Than 100 Events To Take Place Nationwide Photos -------- Central Valley-Sierra Progressives Meeting August 24, 2011, 6:00 p.m. Dinner / 7:00 p.m. Meeting Featured Speaker: Rose Roach, Central California Vice Chair, CDP Progressive Caucus and Organizer, Campaign for a Healthy California. Rose will speak about the Progressive Caucus and the Campaign for a Healthy California SB 810 Single Payer Health Care for all California Residents and the Campaign's work to pass it. For more information click HERE. -------- CDP Region 8 County Chairs Meeting Sunday, August 21st, 12 noon at Apple Annie's Restaurant, 1165 N. Blackstone, Tulare, CA 93274 Phone: 559.686.3411 For more information contact CDP Region 8 Director, Candi Easter. -------- Norman Solomon for Congress Speaking Engagements Saturday, August 20, 2011 The local chapter of Progressive Democrats of America and the Central Valley-Sierra Progressives, will host Norman Solomon, Candidate for California’s 6th district, at two special events. Their first event will be a House Party with wine, cheese and other light refreshments, from 4 to 6 p.m. Norman will visit with us individually, and then speak to the guests at 5 p.m. RSVP HERE. Donation is $50.00, $75.00, $100.00 or $250.00. Space is limited, so requires reservations. Their second event will be a Speaking Engagement from 7 to 9 p.m. at the CSEA Union Hall, located at 2501 W. Shaw in Fresno. RSVP HERE. Donation is $10.00. Space here will be limited as well, so please register. ------ California Democratic Council Democratic Leadership Training Fresno Date: Saturday, August 20, 2011, 8:00am-5:00pm Location: SEIU 521 Region 4: Fresno & Madera, 5228 E. Pine Ave., Fresno, CA 93727-2107 [map] Cost: Free – Light breakfast, lunch and refreshments will be provided. (Suggested donation of $10.00 to help cover food and materials) This full day of intense training consists of a variety of political workshops intended for club/party leaders and activists who want to advance their leadership roles in the Democratic Party or are just getting started in politics! Participants will have the option to enroll in our new ACT (Activist Certification Training) program - a project designed to provide a network of certified activists for progressive campaigns, candidates and the Democratic Party. Here.To register for this Fresno training go Sponsors: Be a true leader and help us continue this training - sponsor this event: $50 - Activist * $100 - Supporter * $250 - Organizer * $500 – Leader To sponsor this training, please go to HERE. The training session featured presentations and discussions on the following topics: Tentative Schedule * The California Democratic Party Structure * How to Run a Meeting: Robert's Rules * Fundraising Fundamentals and Ideas * Club Finances: How to Stay out of Jail * Increasing and Keeping Your Membership * Technology and Organizing * Effective Use of Media ------ CARA Rallies to Celebrate Social Security's 76th Birthday and Urging Senator Feinstein to be a Champion for Social Security Wednesday, August 17th at 11AM in San Francisco (1 Post St.) and in Los Angeles (11111 Santa Monica Blvd.) We need Sen. Feinstein’s strong commitment to protect Social Security. We need to know her clear position on privatizing Social Security, raising the retirement age, means-testing or taxing benefits and understanding that Social Security has not contributed one penny to the federal deficit. Join us on August 17th to present over 2,000 personal stories about Social Security to Senator Feinstein. Help us urge her to STAND UP AND BE A CHAMPION against cuts to Social Security. Transportation provided to the San Francisco rally: Carpools and buses are being coordinated from the Central Valley, Fresno, Sacramento, and San Jose. Call 510-663-4086 or Lynn Jacobsson 559-658-5227 if you are interested in attending. For more information and event flyer go HERE. ------ California Democrats, Help Win In Wisconsin go HERE. Fed Up With The Tea Party? Don't Retreat, RECALL! ------ Western DNC Conference in Sacramento August 12-14, 2011 ------ Fresno Naturalization Ceremonies schedule for June - August 2011. Come on out and help register new voters in Fresno! June 13....... 10:45 am - 1:30 pm July 18........ 10:45 am - 1:30 pmThe more volunteers, the more people we can register. Bilingual people are encouraged to volunteer, especially for Spanish, Punjabi and Hindi. Please contact Linda Garcia Traynor, Vice Chair, Fresno County Democratic Central Committee and FCDCC Chair, Voter Registration Efforts at (559) 435-7520 for more details and to volunteer. ------ California Citizens Redistricting Commission Happy Birthday President Obama: The Madera County Democratic Central Committee would like to wish President Obama a very happy 50th birthday! read more HERE ------ The First Draft of NEW maps for California's state senate, state assembly, congressional and state board of equalization districts are now released. Take a look at this first draft HERE. Note: Madera County is under "Foothills" and for BOE "East". Region California Citizens Redistricting Commission 'Public Input Hearing': Thursday, June 23, 2011 @6pm-9pm, University of California Merced, Fresno Center, 550 Shaw Avenue, Suite 100, Fresno, CA 93710 [map] Description-Regional Wrap Up: Regions I, II, III, IV, and V [notice and agenda]. Full Regional Hearing Calendar and Schedule. The Final Draft will be released on August 15, 2011. 1st Draft How has your district been redrawn? 1st Draft Assembly Plan: [Individual District Maps] or [Data Overview w/Party/Incumbents] and [Full PDI Data Sheets] ------- August 2011 Oakhurst Democratic Club Breakfast Meeting, Saturday, August 6th, 9:00AM, Ol' Kettle Restaurant, 40650 Hwy 41. Public invited. 559.658.2342 Presentation by Mike Rhodes, editor of Fresno's Community Alliance Newspaper. Come and hear about new sources of information that you may not be familiar with. Also, we'll have a report on the HIGHLY SUCCESSFUL event, "The Tea Party: Grass Roots or Corporate Roots", held at the River Creek Golf Course on July 23rd, and Lynn Jacobsson will tell us about an upcoming demonstration by the California Alliance for Retired Americans. ------- 2011 August Madera Democratic Club Meeting The July meeting was canceled for summer break. The August Madera Democratic Club dinner meeting will be Tuesday, August 23, 2011 @6:00PM at Round Table Pizza, 1930 Howard Road, Suite 101, Madera, CA 93637 [map]. For more information please call 559.674.1925 or 559.673.8650. ------- Central Valley-Sierra Progressives PDA Chapter Meeting Oakhurst Democratic Forum "The Tea Party: Grass Roots or Corporate Roots?" with the movie "The Billionaires' Tea Party". Discussion after the movie led by Professor Jeff Eisinger of Reedley College Location: River Creek Golf Course, 41709 Road 600, Ahwahnee, CA 93601 [map] Date: Saturday, July 23rd, Dinner: 5:30PM, Film and discussion: 7:00PM Dinner Tickets $10.00 (advance sale only) For info and tickets please contact Lynn Jacobsson 559-658-5227. Dinner includes a hot dog, hamburger, or a vegetarian option. It comes with a cobbler dessert, potato salad, and a drink. ------- Region 7 Pre-eBoard Meeting (Modesto) Meeting Brief July 9, 2011 Region 7 Meeting Assembly Districts 10, 17, 25, 26 Date: Saturday, July 9, 2011 Time: 1:00 - 3:00 PM Location: North Valley Labor Federation, 538 McHenry St., Ste. C, Modesto, CA 95354 For meeting agenda and to RSVP go HERE. Region 8 Pre-eBoard Meeting (Fresno) July 06, 2011 Region 8 Meeting Date: Wednesday, July 6th June 21, 2011 Region 8 Meeting Date: Tuesday, June 21st E-Board Meeting: July 29-31, 2011 Sheraton Park Hotel at the Anaheim Resort 1855 South Harbor Blvd., Anaheim CA, 92802 E-Board registration is now open. To register online click HERE LEGISLATIVE LOBBYING TRAINING Sponsored by Progressive Democrats of America, Tuesday, June 14th, 2011, 7:00 PM at the Fresno Centre For Non-Violence, 1584 N. Van Ness Avenue, Fresno, CA. ------- The Fresno County Democratic Women's Club is proud to announce that John Chiang, California's State Controller will be the featured speaker at this year's Jefferson Jackson Dinner to be held at Pardini's Restaurant on June 9th, 2011. This year's Kennedy Club Courage Award honoree will be longtime Fresno activist, Ellie Bluestein. Admission to this, the largest annual Democratic Party event in Fresno County are available by calling Pat Brown at 559-252-9551. The festivities begin at 6:00PM, at Pardini's 2257 West Shaw Avenue in North Fresno. See you there! One of our most enjoyable Oakhurst Democratic Club meetings is Saturday when we get to meet the winners of our Eleanor Roosevelt Service Awards given to two top-ranking Yosemite High School graduates. Their names are Erica Grant and Kelly Mears and they're two very accomplished young women. Kelly Mears' mother will also be joining us. Lynn Jacobsson will also be asking for our feedback on a new Oakhurst Democratic Forum planned for this summer at the River Creek Golf Course. Also, we'll be electing our officers for the new year. Nominations will be taken from the floor. Our current nominations are: Secretary Treasurer: Scott Hill Members at Large: Peter Cavanaugh, Eileen Cavanaugh, Lynn Jacobsson, Charles Richie with supporting members Ed Estes and Max Richie So come join your Democratic brethern to welcome our award winners and hear about upcoming events! ------- Attend the 21st Annual Central Valley Pride Parade and Festival on Saturday, June 4th, 10AM - 3PM in the Tower District on Olive. ------- CA 2012 DRAFT DNC Delegate Selection Plan & Regional Hearings The following information was received from the California Democratic Party regarding the Draft Delegate Selection Plan for the 2012 Democratic National Convention to be held in Charlotte, North Carolina (Official site of the Charlotte In 2012 Host Committee: http://charlottein2012.com/). Below is a link to the draft plan, the upcoming regional hearings, and the date, time and place for final consideration and adoption at the July Executive Board (E-Board). Draft Plan The Draft Delegate Selection Plan has been posted to the CDP Website at http://www.cadem.org/about?id=0008. Any questions or comments from the public should be directed to delegate2012[at]cadem[dot]org. This e-mail address will also serve as the method by which individuals and organizations can submit public testimony on the plan. Regional Hearings The first of the regional hearings starts this Saturday in Oakland. The goal of this meeting is to present the plan in its current form and receive public comment from interested parties. The full schedule of regional hearings is as follows: Bay Area regional meeting - OFA Headquarters Saturday June 11 from 11:00am to 1:00pm 1714 Telegraph Ave., Oakland, CA 94612 LA regional meeting - Musicians Union Local 47 - Auditorium Saturday, June 18 from 1:00pm to 3:00pm 817 Vine St., Los Angeles, CA 90038 San Diego regional meeting - Laborers Union Local 89 - Hall Saturday, June 25 from 12:00pm to 2:00pm 4161 Home Ave., San Diego, CA 92105 2011 May
------- Madera County Democratic Central Committee Annual Luncheon Fundraiser Please join us for a mid-day luncheon “Making California A Better Place!” Sunday, May 22, 2011, 12:30-3:30 PM Ours Guest Speakers Dave Jones California Insurance Commissioner Dorothy "Dottie" Smith President, Board of Trustees State Center Community College District ~Madera Clubhouse Restaurant~ Located on the beautiful Madera Municipal Golf Course 23200 Avenue 17, Madera, CA 93637 [map] Tickets: $40.00 Students $25.00 For more information or to RSVP call: Susan Rowe, MCDCC Chair 559.658.7343 or Kathy Eisele, MCDCC Treasurer 559.674.1925. All Proceeds benefit Madera County Democratic Central Committee EIN#77-0549533 ID#991608. ------- The Naturalization Ceremonies schedule for 2011. Come on out and help us register some voters. The more volunteers, the more people we can registered. Please contact Linda Traynor (559) 435-7520 for more details and to volunteer. May 16........ 10:45 am - 1:30 pm ------- Flatlanders Parade & Craft Show (Madera Ranchos) Madera County Democratic Central Committee Voter Registration Booth May 14, 2011 starts at 10:00am Maywood Center, 37167 Avenue 12, Madera, CA ------- CDP 2012 DNC Convention Delegate Selection Affirmative Action Committee The California Democratic Party's Delegate Selection Affirmative Action Committee is in the process of drafting the plan to select California's delegates to the 2012 Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Committee is charged with reviewing the proposed Delegate Selection Plan to ensure that all Democratic voters in the state can participate and to achieve broad representation of California's diverse Democratic constituencies. To solicit public input on the proposed plan, the Committee will be holding three regional hearings around the state as well as two online-only webinars before the full Committee convenes at the July Executive Board. For more information, and to keep up to date on the process, please visit the CDP 2012 DNC Delegate Selection web page here. ------- Oakhurst Democratic Club May Meeting Saturday, May 7, @ 9:00AM Ol' Kettle Restaurant, 40650 Hwy 41, Oakhurst. Speakers will be Madera County Board Supervisor, Tom Wheeler. Topic: "Working Together on Oakhurst Challenges 2011" and Club Member Max Richie Topic: “Guns or Butter” For more details: (559) 658-2342. Tom Wheeler to Address Oakhurst Democratic Club On Census Impact by Peter Cavanaugh With recently released 2010 Census figures indicating a Madera County population increase of a full 22.5% since 2000, Oakhurst actually declined 1.4%, along with similar reductions experienced in other Sierra foothill communities. Many residents are wondering what sort of impact might be felt locally as a consequence. In a special "All Community Update", Fifth District Supervisor Tom Wheeler will be speaking at 9 AM on Saturday, May 7th, at the Old Kettle Restaurant on Highway 41 during the May Meeting of the Oakhurst Democratic Club. District Five includes thousands of miles of Sierra National Forest and Yosemite National Park, as well as Oakhurst, North Fork, Coarsegold, Ahwahnee and Bass Lake. Mr. Wheeler has been a resident of Eastern Madera County for 50 years with experience as a rancher, businessman, logger, builder and avid community supporter. Since assuming office in January 2007, he has worked diligently on many growth-related issues faced in District 5, including water, traffic, jobs and housing. Supervisor Wheeler's topic will be "Working Together on Oakhurst Challenges 2011" with an extended question and answer session following his initial remarks. The Oakhurst Democratic Club Executive Committee stresses that everyone is invited to attend regardless of party affiliation. The Committee also thanks Supervisor Wheeler for enthusiastically making himself available "when it's not even an election year!" There is no charge for attendance. ------- Central Valley - Sierra Progressives Meeting, Wednesday, May 25th at 6 PM at Denny's, 1110 E. Shaw, Fresno, CA. On our Agenda this month: Convention Highlights: See Sen. Bernie Sanders address the convention, repeatedly bringing the delegates to their feet. Hear about the two critical resolutions PDA helped pass. Learn about the new structure of the Progressive Caucus, giving Central California its voice. SB 810: Hear news about SB 810 and Sen. Michael Rubio in Committee, new SB 810 initiatives and PDA's involvement. IOT News: Your IOT leaders will report on new developments, especially concerning Afghanistan Action Items: Brown Bag Lunch Vigils--organizing ourselves for July; Lobby organizing--let's discuss our lobbying efforts. ------- Fix California Had enough of devastating budget cuts, band-aids and accounting gimmicks and dysfunctional State government? Join us. Fix California is an all volunteer network for progressive advocates to share information, coordinate our efforts and take action for real solutions to California's structural and fiscal problems. Please sign our Fix California letter to Governor Brown by clicking here. ------- Statement of California Democratic Party Chairman John Burton on Conservative Activist Grover Norquist's Attempt to Hijack California Budget Talks related: (Fresno Bee Political Notebook) Norquist uses robocall to pressure Berryhill on state budget deal 2011 January - April CDP Convention Follow-up & More Convention Highlights We’re coming off one of the most successful and high-energy state party conventions in recent history. If you weren’t able to attend, or want to share what you learned or saw with someone else, you can… Did you get to see Sen. Bernie Sanders at Convention? Do you want to share it with someone else or just watch that inspiring speech again? Or perhaps you weren’t able to be at dinner with Robert Reich and want to see why everyone was so excited? You can catch up on the best of the convention highlights — and more — on our YouTube channel. And it’s not just about Convention — visit this page frequently because updated content is being posted regularly. Check it out! Learn to Fish Workshop Materials are Online The Learn to Fish Workshops during convention were packed and hugely successful. If you would like to review the materials from that workshop, click here. New Officers & Caucus Chairs Several Regional Director positions and all of the Caucus Officers had contested elections during convention weekend. For the list of newly elected Regional Directors & Caucus Chairs, you can visit: Alex and Eric cha-cha’d on stage, Reggie donned red boxers, Chairman Burton got in on the act and actually put on a tie, and hundreds became members of DEM 2012 over the weekend. Now its your turn. If you haven’t become a member of DEM 2012, you can do it right now! Be a part of this winning team. Go to DEM2012. California Democratic Party Convention: April 29 - May 1, 2011 Destination - Sacramento When the rest of the country was turning red, we bucked the national trend and kept California a beautiful shade of blue. After winning 9 of 9 statewide races, it’s only fitting that we celebrate our victories and hold our next state convention in Sacramento! Get Ready for Convention: April 29 - May 1 in Sacramento! Hotel Information for the 2011 Convention is already available, Sign up NOW for convention updates here! By the end of February, check this site to register for events, view the convention schedule and quickly get current convention information. In the next couple of weeks, will also begin taking volunteer applications for convention. Please check the website regularly. This year's convention is jam packed! In addition to caucus meetings, Standing Committee meetings and training workshops, we will also elect Regional Directors for the 2011-2013 term. For a list of regions and current Directors: Officers/About Us/California Democratic Party 2012 begins the new 2-year term for the Standing Committees as well. To learn what each committee does, go here: Standing Committees / About us/ California Democratic Party. To apply to become a committee member, go here: Standing Committee Requests. Applications need to be received by March 11, 2011. Remember you can pay your Caucus Dues before convention at: Caucuses/About Us/California Democratic Party. It will make your life easier! If this is your first convention (or you'd like a refresher), there will be a New Delegate Workshop 12:30pm Friday (4/29/11). DEM2010 members, you need to renew your membership today! Thank you to all of the DEM2010 members (Donate Every Month) who helped Democrats hold the line in California! In order to continue that contribution, you need to renew as a DEM2012 member - It's easy. Again, thank you! 2012 will be even bigger! Resolutions Procedural Rules for - How to Submit a Resolution VOLUNTEER! 600+ volunteers needed! 2010 was a banner year for Democrats in California. Our Party swept every statewide office and we even expanded our majority in the state legislature. But as you know, the fight never stops and we will need to fight to take back the House, protect our U.S. Senate seat and the White House in 2012. Join us this year as we plan, build and prepare for our future Democratic victories! We will need more than 600+ volunteers to facilitate a productive and enjoyable convention. If you are interested in volunteering please complete the volunteer sign-up form at www.cadem.org/volunteer11 no later than March 15, 2011 (Volunteers must be at least 16 years old). If you have any questions, please email Christopher Guerrero, Field Director at volunteer11[at]cadem[dot]org Please note: In order to volunteer at the State Convention, you must sign-up in advance. There will also be a mandatory meeting for all volunteers Thursday, April 28th at 7:00pm in Sacramento. ------- TBRC 2011 Red to Blue Grassroots Dinner with Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom & Life-long Civil Rights Activist Dolores Huerta on Friday, April 29, 2011 in Sacramento! read more. ------- PDA Roadshow is coming to Fresno on April 27, 2011! The Progressive Democrats of America warmly invite you to join PDA's National Director Tim Carpenter, Field Director Conor Boylan, and California State Coordinator Dr. Bill Honigman, as they stop off in Fresno during the Central Valley leg of their Healthcare NOT Warfare roadshow through California. They're on their way to the upcoming State Democratic Convention in Sacramento. To attend please RSVP HERE. ------- Madera Democratic Club April Meeting The April Madera Democratic Club dinner meeting will be Tuesday, April 26, 2011 @6:00PM at Round Table Pizza, 1930 Howard Road, Suite 101, Madera, CA 93637 [map]. Madera County DCC and Club Member, Commissioner Robert Blazer, will speak on "Labor and Due Process". For more information please call 559.674.1925 or 559.673.8650. ------- ALL Democrats are welcome! *CDP Pre-Convention Regional Meetings* CDP Pre-Convention Region 8 Meeting (Assembly Districts 29, 30, 31, 32) Saturday, April 9, 2011, 12:30-2:30 PM @ Yosemite Fall Cafe, 4278 W. Ashlan, Fresno, CA, 93722 [map] (restaurant is located on Ashlan, just west of Hwy 99) CDP Pre-Convention Region 7 Meeting (Assembly Districts 10, 17, 25, 26) Saturday, April 9, 2011, 2- 4 PM @ IBEW LU 684 Meeting Hall, 519 12th St., Modesto, CA 95354 [map] ------- California Democratic Council Re-Districting Conference for Progressives! "How will your district look?" San Francisco State University, Convention Center, 800 Font Blvd., April 2, 2011 8:00am-6:00pm Workshops to Inform & Activate: Status of Redistricting, Proposition 11 and Voting Rights Act, GIS software Training, Strategy for Local Districts, Redistricting Resources ... and more! Experts and Speakers from the Industry $45 Conference (includes all workshops and lunch) Register/Sponsor online HERE. For more information: info[at]cdc-ca[dot]org ------- Resolutions Convention 2011 with the Progressive Slate PROGRESSIVE DELEGATE SUMMIT for CDP CONVENTION 2011 ORIENTATION Saturday, February 26, 2011 12:30pm - 5:00pm at Van Nuys State Building Auditorium,6150 Van Nuys Blvd, Van Nuys, CA 91401. For further information, agenda and to RSVP got HERE. PROGRESSIVE DELEGATE SUMMIT for CDP CONVENTION 2011 ORIENTATION for REGION 14 + (Assembly Districts 47, 48, 51, 52, 53 and others welcome) Sunday, February 13th, 1:30pm to 4 pm at 3916 Sepulveda Blvd., Culver City. For further information, agenda and to RSVP got HERE. ------- The next meeting of the CDP Resolutions Committee will be held at the April 29 - May 1, 2011 State Party Convention in Sacramento. The deadline to submit resolutions for consideration at that meeting is 5 p.m. on Wednesday, March 30. Resolutions submitted after that deadline are considered late and may not be heard at this meeting. To make online submissions go HERE. Join with local parents, teachers, students, senior citizens, business owners and people just like you across the state in Standing Up for California. Please add your name to the petition, and be a part of the solution. Every Tuesday and Thursday from May 10th through June 30th activists are helping to phone bank into local Republican districts to let citizens know what their legislators are doing to their community by not allowing Californians to vote to pass a fair budget. Citizens are outraged and they all need to be informed. Click here for details on how you can help. ------- National Day of Action, "WE ARE ONE" Rally and March, April 4, 2011. RSVP for an event near you here,to view local event flyer click here. ------- CDP Convention Delegate Training Saturday, April 2, from 9:00-11:00 AM at the Fresno Center for Nonviolence [map]. ------- Oakhurst Democratic Club April Meeting - 9:00a.m. Saturday, April 2, 2011 Speaker: Dan Loeberg “Renewable Energy for the Home” at the Ol' Kettle Restaurant, 40650 Hwy 41, Oakhurst. Details: (559) 658-2342. ------- Tired of ALL those deceptive *paid for by* Ads and slate mailers? Join the campaign for the California DISCLOSE Act HERE and California DISCLOSE Act 2012 HERE! ------- Madera Democratic Club March Meeting The March Madera Democratic Club dinner meeting will be Tuesday, March 22, 2011 @6:00PM at Round Table Pizza, 1930 Howard Road, Suite 101, Madera, CA 93637 [map]. Local Labor Leader and Club Member, David Lockling, will speak on "WORKING PEOPLE AND THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY". For more information please call 559.674.1925 or 559.673.8650. ------- Oakhurst Democratic Club March Meeting - 9:00a.m. Saturday, March 5, 2011 at the Ol' Kettle Restaurant, 40650 Hwy 41, Oakhurst. Details: (559) 658-2342. ------- PDA Chapter: Central Valley - Sierra Progressives meeting is Wednesday, February 23, 2011 @7pm (dinner @6pm) to rsvp go here. Featured Speaker Karen Bernal, Chair, Progressive Caucus CDP, and PDA Caucus Liaison. ------- Madera Democratic Club February Meeting Tuesday, February 22, 2011, 6:00pm at Round Table Pizza in Madera - Dinner Meeting This month's Guest Speaker is club member Bill Turini. Bill will be speaking on his new position and duties as an Executive Board Member for California Democratic Party representing the 29th Assembly District. Bill will also speak on Political Science as a college major and his observations as a professor on what issues are important to young people. The Madera Democratic Club meetings are held at Round Table Pizza, 1930 Howard Rd # 101, Madera, CA 93637 [map] on the 4th Tuesday of month @6:00pm - Dinner Meeting. For further information regarding the Madera Democratic Club please contact Linda Hatfield 559.673.9413 or Kathy Eisele 559.674.1925 ------- PDA Training: "How to Lobby Congress”: Tuesday, February 8, 2011, 7:00pm at the Fresno Center for Nonviolence, 1584 N. Van Ness Ave., Fresno, CA 93728. Trainer: Judy Hess, Judy was trained in 2006 in Washington, DC by members of the Congressional Progressive Caucus. ------ Inaugural Meeting, Wednesday, January 26, 2011, Dinner 6:00 PM and meeting starts at 7:00 PM at Denny's (meeting room), 1110 East Shaw Avenue, Fresno (just east of N. First) ------- Our Friends at the California Young Democrats are hosting a State of the Union Address Watch Party this Tuesday, January 25th, 2011 beginning at 5:00PM at the Sequoia Brewing Co, 777 E. Olive Ave, in Fresno's Tower District. Join the Fresno County Young Democrats as we cheer on President Barack Obama as he delivers the State of the Union Speech! All Democrats are welcome to join us! No host bar and appetizers. Come on out and join in the fun! ------- The Naturalization Ceremonies schedule for 2011. Come on out and help us register some voters. The more volunteers, the more people we can registered. Please contact Linda Traynor (559) 435-7520 for more details and to volunteer. February 14... 2:45 pm - 5:15 pm March 21....... 2:45 pm - 5:15 pm April 11......... 2:45 pm - 5:15 pm May 16........ 10:45 am - 1:30 pm June 13....... 10:45 am - 1:30 pm July 18........ 10:45 am - 1:30 pm August 8..... 10:45 am - 1:30 pm Sept. 19...... 10:45 am - 1:30 pm October 17... 10:45 am - 1:30 pm November 7... 2:45 pm - 5:15 pm December 12.. 2:45 pm - 5:15 pm ------- CDP Assembly District Delegate Election Meetings (ADEM) The California Democratic Party will hold elections in each of California’s 80 Assembly Districts on January 8 & 9, 2011. At these ADEMs, registered Democrats will elect 12 delegates from each Assembly District to be members of the Democratic State Central Committee. Now is your opportunity to help direct the future of Democrats in California! Delegates approve the platform of the Party, elect State Party officers and endorse candidates for congress, state legislature, and executive office. Those elected will automatically become a delegate to the California Democratic Party’s 2011 and 2012 Convention. The poll locations, dates and times are: 25th ADEM January 8, 2011 starts at 2:00 PM McHenry Bowl, 3700 McHenry Ave., Modesto, CA 95356 29th ADEM January 9, 2011 starts at 12 Noon UFCW 1288-Golden State, 3485 W. Shaw Ave., Fresno, CA 93711 ------- Want to be a Delegate to the California Democratic Party Convention? Learn more HERE. ------- Public Tickets for Governor's 2011 Inaugural! If you would like to join the Governor as he is sworn in on January 3, 2011 at Memorial Auditorium, please fill out the following form. Tickets will be given out in a lottery to those who have completed this form. Two tickets per winner. You are only confirmed for tickets when you receive a confirmation email by end of day Saturday. Tickets are not transferable. Recipients will be required to pick up tickets in person in Sacramento prior to the event (pick up location and times will be included in confirmation email). Only one entry per person - duplicates will be deleted. RSVP HERE. 2010
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