2009/02 Feb - Economic Forum

Monthly ENewsletter - Feb 19, 2009

Washington County Democrats Central Committee Meeting

Start: Feb 25 2009 - 7:00pm

End: Feb 25 2009 - 9:00pm

Wednesday February 25th
Social Time: 6:30 PM • Meeting: 7:00 PM

Guest Speaker: Donna Maebori
Washington County Peak Oil

Kingstad Center
15450 SW Millikan Way
Beaverton, OR 97006

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Forum of Beaverton: Oregon's Economic Outlook

Start: Feb 26 2009 - 6:30pm

End: Feb 26 2009 - 8:30pm

Oregon’s Economic Outlook—How is this Impacting Our Community and State?

Thursday February 26
Beaverton City Library Auditorium
12375 SW 5th Street, Beaverton

Join Local Leaders to hear their perspective on what’s behind the news headlines and what lies ahead for our future.

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This event is FREE OF CHARGE. Seating is general admission and is limited. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., lectures begin at 7:00 p.m., and refreshments will be provided. Enjoy desserts from the Beaverton Bakery!

Thursday, February 26
Panel of Guest Speakers:

Patrick O’Claire, City of Beaverton’s Finance Director

Linda Moore MacCoy, Mortgage Expert and President of National Academy of Financial Literacy (NAFL)

Senator Suzanne Bonamici, Chair of Consumer Protection and Public Affairs

Senator Mark Hass, Chair of Education and General Government

Mark Ellsworth, Regional Coordinator for the Governor’s Economic Revitalization Team

Open Beaverton School Board Positions

Four of seven positions on the Beaverton School Board are up for election on May 19. Anyone interested in running must file with the Washington County Board of Elections by March 19 deadline. Candidates have until March 23 to file a voters pamphlet statement. For details, go to: http://tinyurl.com/dc6dwc

2009 PCP Training Schedule and Registration

So you’re a Precinct Committee Person (PCP)...now what?

The Training Committee is kicking off the new-year by offering introductory and advanced training for PCPs.

PCP 101 is basic training learning about your role and responsibilities as a PCP, your support systems and the organization of which you are a part.

PCP 102 is the practical application (many hands-on activities) of what you learned in basic 101. PCP 101 is required before taking 102.

Pre-registration is required and all classes are held at the Washington County Democrats Beaverton Office.

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Washco Dems Movie Night: I.O.U.S.A.

Start: Mar 6 2009 - 6:00pm

End: Mar 6 2009 - 9:00pm

Join us at the Coyote's Grill in Hillsboro on Friday evening, March 6, for a screening of I.O.U.S.A. a film detailing the true state of the American economy:

"We're on the brink of a financial meltdown. I.O.U.S.A. boldly examines the rapidly growing national debt and its consequences for the United States and its citizens. Burdened with an ever-expanding government and military, increased international competition, overextended entitlement programs, and debts to foreign countries that are becoming impossible to honor, America must mend its spendthrift ways or face an economic disaster of epic proportions."

"...may be to the U.S. economy what "An Inconvenient Truth" was to the environment." — Reuters.com

No charge to attend, the film will start promptly at 6:30, please arrive by 6:00 to order dinner and beverages. We get the beautiful Banquet/Screening room for free so please support Coyote's by ordering from the menu!

What: Washco Dems Movie Night, "I.O.U.S.A." (rated PG)
When: Friday March 6, 6-9PM
Where: Coyote's Grill, 5301 W. Baseline, Hillsboro
RSVP: Please contact Doug Plambeck by Wednesday March 4th, so we may give Coyote's a head count for add'l staff if needed.

April 19th Spring Adopt-A-Road Cleanup Party

Start: Apr 19 2009 - 2:00pm

End: Apr 19 2009 - 4:00pm

What: Adopt-a-Road Spring clean up
Where: Scholls Ferry Road just west of Teufel Hill Rd in the Farmington/Kinton area.
When: Sunday April 19, from 2pm to 4pm
Why: Because it's good, clean fun!

Come show how 'clean' Democrats can be!
Bags, safety vests and tools will be provided. Please bring your own gloves and work shoes or boots.
For safety reasons, no one under 12 may participate.
To volunteer, please contact Mary O'Donnell (503-649-4855).
After the work is done, join us for our semi-annual post-cleanup supper and refreshments!
This event will be part of President Obama's National Days of Service program, where all citizens are encouraged to volunteer quarterly to serve America one neighborhood at a time.

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