Washco Dems May 2012 Central Committee Meeting

Guest Speaker:
Michele Stranger-Hunter
Executive Director, NARAL Pro-Choice Oregon
"Fighting Against The War Against Women"

Plus Candidates, Elected Officials and Political Appointees

Social Time: 6:30PM, Meeting Time: 7:00-9:00PM
PCC Willow Creek Center, 241 SW Edgeway Drive, Beaverton, Room 103
Near SW185th and Baseline at the Willow Creek Transit Center
(entrance at southwest corner of bldg across from Park & Ride lot and MAX Station) 

Click READ MORE for additional information, previous meeting minutes, agenda and resolutions. 

We salute President Obama for his couragous, historic announcement,
a huge step forward for civil rights, equality, liberty and love in America.
Plus a tip of the hat to Vice President Biden and Education Secretary Arne Duncan!

Click HERE to visit WhiteHouse.gov for the full story.

Click HERE for analysis from the Huffington Post, and other related news.

The Democratic Party of Oregon has begun the process of selecting and sending 84 delegates to the 2012 Democratic National Convention, which will be held the week of September 3 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

The DPO launched a new website, charlotte.dpo.org, where any Oregon Democrat interested in becoming a delegate can complete the required online filing form. The deadline to file is May 17, 2012.

Join the fun!! Our guest speaker is Attorney General Candidate Ellen Rosenblum/Dwight Holton.  Feast on the BBQ menu of brisket, chicken, biscuits and buns, hot dogs, veggie burgers, soft drinks, and ice cream cones for dessert. Enjoy lots of games, the ever popular Wall of Wine, Swag, Raffle and a fantastic Silent Auction! Meet with candidates and elected officials. We look forward to seeing you there!

Date:   Saturday, June 30, 2012
Time:   Noon – 4:00 p.m.
Place:  Rood Bridge Park
            4000 SE Rood Bridge Road
Hillsboro, OR 97123

$35 per person 
$30 for PCP’s, Veterans or Volunteers 
$12.50 for children under 12 yrs. old 
Free for children under 2 yrs. old 

(Check back soon for online registration)

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Don't miss being part of the “Hot Topics” discussions.

They are all led by local experts who are often part of the decision making process. Come and find out the facts!! Get your questions answered and be ready to talk to others about what you learn. To reserve your space, please contact the trainingchair@washcodems.org or register online by clicking here: http://www.washcodems.org/hot_topic_registration

County Boards Seek Candidates

Boards, committees and commissions advise the Board of Commissioners on matters of interest to people who live and work in Washington County. Committees themselves do not pass ordinances or establish policy; their purpose is to study issues and make recommendations. Commission members are volunteers appointed by the County Board of Commissioners. In many cases, members must be residents of Washington County. Serving on an appointed board or commission is a great way for Washington County residents to participate in decisions that affect them and to learn more about how local government works. Click Read more to see vacancies.

Fellow Democrats, 

If you're interested in the opportunity to work for Secretary of State Kate Brown's re-election campaign, we would love to have you!  We are currently hiring for an intern position in the Finance Department.  Click below for details and please feel free to share with others!

- From the Campaign

P.S. If you haven't liked Kate's campaign page yet, come on over and do so.  We'd love to have you join in the conversation. Link to the intern posting: http://www.katebrownfororegon.com/get-involved/intern/

Phil Decker was a PCP, HD26 Neighborhood Leader, and member of Tigard Obamanators. He passed away in February of early onset Alzheimer's.  The above is a link to the video Michael Crabbe made that shows many of his political activities. Donations in Phil's name can be made on the Tribute section of the Donate Page of our website.

   Once again we want to thank the generous donors who bring food into the office for the OFB Barrel. Unfortunately many of our neighbors are still struggling, so the need for help continues.
   On your next visit to the office, please remember to bring a donation of non-perishable food. You can help a family who might otherwise have to choose between feeding themselves and paying the rent or utility bills. And of course you can always donate money at the Oregon Food Bank website.

All Democrats who are registered on the website are welcome and
encouraged to post your thoughts, opinions and viewpoints on WashcoDems.org. Just log in, and you'll see a new field appear in the upper right with your log-in name and "Create Content". You can post a blog entry (a short story or tidbit about any topic you like - bearing in mind this is a political website) or start or reply to a forum (in-depth discussion about important issues like health care, taxes, education, and so forth.)

Just take a look at the current posts and reply, or start a new thread, and engage your fellow Democrats in a challenging, conversational format. Please remember to keep it clean, civil and no hitting below the belt. So, what's on your mind today?