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Bonneville County Democrats'
Spring 2008 Newsletter
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2008 Truman Banquet
Saturday, May 3rd
Guest Speaker: Dave Beiter,
Mayor of Boise
WHERE:
The Red Lion Hotel, 475 River Parkway, Idaho Falls
WHEN: 5:30-6:30 Social Hour 7:00 Dinner
TICKETS: $40 We can deliver or hold for you at the door.
Available from Steve Zeman (523-8742), Jackie Stephens (552-3237)
John McGimpsey (313-1583) or Carrie Crom (525-8550) |
Our speaker this year will be Dave Beiter, Mayor of Boise. The Democrat that took on Boise’s political machine and WON! Dave has things to tell that you want to hear. And we will name our Truman Award Recipient for 2008. Come congratulate that special Democrat and their efforts.
SUPPORT THE BONNEVILLE COUNTY DEMOCRATS
The Truman Banquet is one of the main fund raisers for the Bonneville County Democrats. It’s a great time to socialize and network and the proceeds are what drives our growth and vitality. Here are a few of the things we do with the proceeds from the Truman Banquet:
- Provide support to campaigns of local Democratic candidates.
Finance a campaign headquarters during election years.
Pay for mailings that help unite Democrats keep our organization growing.
Support projects like our Fourth-of-July float.
Maintain a thriving local organization that provides a voice to the Democratic point-of-view and guarantees that YOU are represented in our local government.
2008 is going to be our year and you can help make it happen!
Brainstorming/Goal-setting Session
The Bonneville County Democrats are on a roll! We want you to help us chart the course for 2008. We want your energy and we need your ideas. Every Democrat is welcome and encouraged to attend.
WHEN: Saturday, February 16th, 9:30 a.m.
WHERE: Aussie Eats (in the Guesthouse Hotel on Lindsay Blvd.)
For more information, call Sandy Brow (524-6230) or Jackie Stephens (552-3237)
Camp Democracy
United Action for Idaho ( www.uvidaho.org) is sponsoring Camp Democracy. Learn how to organize a campaign to change local or state policy or to elect someone to public office who shares your values. This is the how-to training for activists, campaign workers, and candidates.
WHEN: February 22-24
(Friday 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm, Saturday 9:00 am - 8:00 pm, Sunday 9:00 am - Noon)
WHERE: The Bennion Student Union Building, University Place
REGISTRATION FEE: $75, includes five meals
Register online at www.uvidaho.org. Or, you can mail in your payment, see their website for details. Bonneville Democrats endorse United Vision for Idaho’s Camp Democracy training program for activists, campaign workers, and candidates.
Highway Cleanup
The Bonneville Democrats adopted the section of Interstate 15 between the Broadway and Airport exits. It is our responsibility to keep the trash picked up along this section of road twice a year.
WHEN: Saturday, May 10th and Saturday, September 13th
WHERE: Meet at the Brows’, 2269 Calkins Avenue, Idaho Falls
TIME: 9:30 a.m., May 10th and September 13th
We meet at the home of Sandy and Merrick Brow (2269 Calkins Ave). Then carpool to I-15 and walk along the highway collecting the trash. The Idaho Transportation Department provides vests and trash bags; we recommend you bring some heavy gloves, warm clothing, and sun screen. Carrie Crom lends us sticks with nails in the ends, very useful. We cover about two miles in about two hours or so.
A relief vehicle provides a lift for those who need a rest, water for everyone, and spare bags. After a few hours of exhilarating outdoor exercise, with an informal contest to see who can find the most exciting treasure, we return to Sandy and Merrick’s home to share a potluck lunch. It’s fun, it helps the community, and it provides good, healthy exercise – while providing the Bonneville Democrats with a little advertising and a great sense of accomplishment.
To volunteer for our Highway Cleanup, call Sandy Brow at 524-6230.
DEMOCRATIC FAMILY PICNIC
Join us for our annual Democrats’ potluck picnic at the park. The cost is $10 per person, but only $5.00 if you bring a dish to share. Barbeque chicken, beef, and veggie burgers and beverages will be provided. It’s just a great time to meet candidates and old friends, and have some "watermelon" fun.
WHERE: KATE CURLEY PARK, at 9th and Emerson, at the shelter.
WHEN: JULY 26th
WHEN: 3:00 p.m. ‘til the cows come home.
ONGOING EVENTS
PROGRESSIVE THINKERS ALWAYS WELCOME!
For information, call (208) 522-4224
PANCAKES & POLITICS - an informal, no-host breakfast meeting to hear a knowledgeable speaker on a progressive topic, share ideas, and "speak Democrat".
WHERE: Aussie Eats (in the Guesthouse hotel) on Lindsay Blvd.
WHEN: 9:30 on the first Saturday of each month.
BONNEVILLE COUNTY CENTRAL COMMITTEE Meeting --
Our monthly business meeting, all are welcome to attend.
WHEN: 3rd Thursday of each month, 7:00 p.m.
WHERE: Small meeting room at the Idaho Falls library.
SCHOOL LUNCH BACKPACK PROJECT:
Backpacks Serve Many Purposes For Local Children
The Bonneville Democrats participate in a service project that provides food to meet the basic needs of needy school children for the weekend with emphasis on food items that meet 100% of their needs of Vitamin C, Vitamin A, Iron, and calcium and enough calories to meet 75% - 100% of energy needs while limiting calories from fat. Nondescript backpacks are distributed to children in a discreet manner on the last day of the school week. The children take the food home in the backpacks and return the backpacks Monday. Thirteen schools participate in this program, including alternative and Headstart programs.
The Idaho Food bank makes this one of their priorities. Food is delivered weekly to Bonneville High School. Volunteers transport the food from the high school to a school in District 93 each Tuesday morning when school is in session. The school with the greatest need was Cloverdale Elementary School. The Bonneville Democrats adopted that school.
A big thank you to Ron and Joyce Ayers, Tom and Cheryl Cox, Keith Nielsen and Jay Rhoades, Neil and Linda Williams, Jackie Stephens and Dorothy Sweisz, and Marsha Nipper and Sandra Brow for volunteering their time to help make this project a success. If you are interested in participating, please call Carrie Crom, 525-8550.
FILM For THOUGHT -- Free film series shows thought-provoking films -- new, old, foreign, independent, documentaries.
WHEN: 7:00 PM on the 1st, 3rd and 5th Monday nights at 7:00 p.m.
WHERE: 3031 S. Boulevard in Idaho Falls.
Meetings are casual, free and friendly, light snacks. (You must be able to navigate basement stairs. ) For information, call Marsha Nipper (523-8493)
NATION DISCUSSION GROUP -- We read an article out loud from a recent issue of The Nation. The remainder of the time is devoted to a discussion and analysis of the article and the issue addressed by the article. To receive a copy of the articles to be discussed, e-mail sandybrow@earthlink.net.
WHEN: 2nd and 4th Monday nights at 7:00 p.m.
WHERE: 2269 Calkins Avenue, Idaho Falls.
E-MAIL – We want YOU on our e-mail list! If you are not already receiving e-mail from us, please e-mail secretary@bonnevilledemocrats.org. You will be notified of upcoming events, and timely word on fast-breaking events such as candidate appearances or other Democrat sponsored events and rallies.
THE ‘BIG STUFF’ – This is a Presidential Election year, and that means more activity, more excitement, more rallies, and more action. It also means a Headquarters for several months this year. We need your help. Financially we either need someone to help us find a vacant property we can use, or we need to increase contributions to help us afford to rent a spot with good access and good exposure.
DONATE MONTHLY – We are now set up to accept automatic direct-deposit monthly donations from your banking account. A small monthly contribution (even 5.00 or 10.00) a month will greatly contribute to our ability to get Democratic candidates elected and increase the Democratic presence in Bonneville County. Fill out the form, attach your voided check and mail it to: Bonneville Democrats, P.O. Box 50821, Idaho Falls, ID 83405
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Bonneville Democrat’s Monthly ‘Direct-Deposit’ Contribution Authorization Form
Bank Name: ______________________________ Branch Routing #: ____________________________________
Account #:________________________________________________________ (Attach a voided blank check).
For the purpose of the Idaho Democratic Party and the Bonneville Democrats I,
_____________________________________________________________________________________________, (first and last name)
authorize the bank named above to honor drafts drawn by the Bonneville Democrats in the amount of
$_____________________________________ per __________________ effective ________/________/_________
Signature: ________________________________________________________________ Date: _______________
Address: ______________________________________________________ City ___________________________
Zip: ________________ Phone: (_______)_______________ eMail: ______________________________________
Occupation: ________________________________ Employer: _________________________________________
Paid for by the Bonneville Democrats, Steve Zeman, Chairman, Saige Ballock_Dixon, Treasurer. Your contributions may be used in connection with federal elections and is subject to the limitations and prohibitions of the Federal Elections Campaign Act. Federal law requires us to request and report the name, address, occupation, and name of employer of individuals whose contributions exceed $200 per calendar year. Contributions more than $50 in a calendar year will be reported to the Idaho Secretary of State. Not authorized by any candidate or candidate committee. |
For more information, call the Bonneville Democrats, 523-3173 or check www.bonnevilledemocrats.org. |
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