MONTHLY UPDATE - VOLUME 3 ISSUE 02 - Feb, 27, 2007

WASHINGTON COUNTY DEMOCRATIC PARTY
CENTRAL COMMITTEE MEETING

Wednesday, February 28, 2007 at 7:00 PM.

Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue

20665 SW Blanton, in Aloha

Featured Speaker

Kari Chisholm, publisher of the web blog, BlueOregon.com, will talk about the rise of the Oregon progressive grassroots movement in 2004 and 2006 and the role played by blogs.

(Minutes) (Map) (Roberts Rules) (Agenda)

See the Articles section of our website for the text of resolutions to be read at the meeting.

Special Elections

Due to growth and resignations, elections for the following positions will be held at the February meeting:

Alternates to the State Central Committee: one man and one woman

Alternates to the 1st Congressional District: two men and one woman.

Spring Fest Italia!

A Benefit for The Washington County Democratic Party. 

Enjoy an Italian meal deliciously catered by Maggie's Buns and a wonderful silent auction.

You are invited to participate in a progressive book club the last Thursday of every month, with social time at 7:30 and discussion at 8:00. Great books, lively conversation and a growing sense of community certainly keep us coming back.

Please contact Kimberly Goddard at kimberlygod@gmail.com or 503.614.2754 for further information. 

King City Democrats

The next meeting of the King City Democrats will be Friday, March 9, 2007, 7:00 P.M., at the King City Town Hall, 15245 SW 116th Avenue, King City.  This meeting will be a special Democratic Party of Oregon Night and the candidates running for state office of the DPO will be present.  The King City Democrats are proud to present Meredith Wood Smith, Mac Prichard, and Dan Carol, running for Chair, Bill Kroger and Jill Thorn, running for vice-Chair, and Becky Gladstone and Rosalie Pedroza running for Secretary.  Also present will be the DPO Washington County representative, Justin Thiltgen.  Robert Schoenberg, Editor of the Regal-Courier, will act as moderator.  The panel will speak about how the DPO works and how it interfaces with the Washington County Democrats and the National Democratic Party. The King City Democrats meet regularly each month to gather together with others who support similar progressive views.  Refreshments are served and there is an opportunity to socialize.  We encourage all interested persons to join our active group at the monthly meetings the second Friday of each month.  All ages are invited to attend.  Yearly dues are $5.00.  For information, call Joan McMahon, 503-639-6051.

Upcoming Resolutions

Resolutions submitted by the Platform and Resolutions Committee for consideration by the Central Committee of the Washington County Democrats, with first readings on February 28, 2007

A Resolution Pertaining to Due Process Rights

Whereas the United States Constitution guarantees detailed due process rights to any person held in custody by any public authority existing by reason of said constitution, and

Whereas protection of these due process rights is a key responsibility of the citizenry’s elected and appointed officials,

Therefore, the Central Committee of the Washington County Democrats affirms its expectation that our elected and appointed officials shall ensure that all persons held in custody by any public authority existing by reason of the United States Constitution receive their constitutionally mandated due process rights and that protection of these due process rights shall be a matter of the highest priority for all said officials, regardless of their other responsibilities.

A Resolution Pertaining to Iran

Whereas reduction of the level of hostilities in the Middle East and the extrication of U.S. forces from active involvement in Middle Eastern hostilities are both much to be desired, and

Whereas American casualties in Iraq as a result of either direct or indirect Iranian action might be a politically expedient pretext for widening the war in the Middle East and prolonging the occupation of Iraq, and

Whereas continuing the American occupation of Iraq increases the danger of U.S. casualties as a result of either direct or indirect Iranian actions,

Therefore, the Central Committee of the Washington County Democrats calls on our elected officials in Congress to do whatever is necessary to speed the withdrawal of American military forces from the nation of Iraq.

Grassroots Calendar

A summary of upcoming events is shown below, Click here for our event calendar which shows more details. 

• King City Democrats - March 9
• 1st Quarter State Central Meeting / Reorganization: Mar 10, 12:00PM
• Spring Fest Italia - April 14, 4pm

If you have any events to add please send them to:
webmaster@washcodems.org

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