MONTHLY UPDATE - VOLUME 3 ISSUE 10 - Oct. 08, 2007
How Democrats Will Win in 2008, Messaging - TRAINING
Parag Mehta, DNC Director of Training, will be in Oregon conducting training with select County parties and DPO Caucuses.
WHO: Washington and Clackamas County Democrats
WHEN:Thursday Oct 11th, 7-9pm
WHAT: How Democrats Will Win in 2008, Messaging
WHERE: Tualatin -Plumber's Hall UA Local 290, 20210 SW Teton Ave.
RSVP:events@washcodems.org
County Party Questions? Contact Autumn @ 541-434-2189 or autumn@dpo.org
Washington County Democrats Central Committee Meeting
Social Time: 6:30 PM • Meeting: 7:00 PM
Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue
Administration Building
20665 SW Blanton Aloha, Oregon 97007
Featured Speaker
Jeff Merkley - Candidate for US Senate
(Map) (Roberts Rules of Order)
2007 Maurine Neuberger
Banquet & Silent Auction
Saturday, November 10, 2007 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Tualatin Country Club, 9145 SW Tualatin Road, Tualatin, OR 97072
Keynote Speaker - Governor Barbara Roberts
Emcee - Carl Wolfson, KPOJ Radio Talk Show Host
(click here for reservations)
(or, click the attachment below for a printable reservation form)
Wanted! Auction Items
More Silent and Live Auction Items are needed for the Neuberger Event
We have some fabulous auction items including:
- books autographed by Barak Obama and Bill Clinton
- a Kentucky Derby Party for six
- magnum of Raptor Ridge Pinot Noir
- the ever-popular U-cut Xmas Tree parties at the Packers
- more great Terry Hunt pottery
- dolls and golf supplies.
But to make this event the success it must be for next year's election cycle, we need much more.
Click "Read more" for some ideas. Please download the attached donor form, be creative, and help us make this the most successful Neuberger in its history!
We also need event volunteers.
Glimpse What’s Inside!
Click on a title to jump to the story below.
We have a lot going on this fall including 2 very important ballot measures needing support. There is an important action alert on SCHIP to expand health care coverage to 4 million more children (Bush has vetoed it - I find this just outrageous). Our biggest event of the year, the Neuberger banquet is also coming up, you can register online by following the link above.
We welcome your story ideas and are very interested in your letters and opinions. We also need articles for our quarterly Grassroots newsletter (150 words approx). Email us at webmaster@washcodems.org.
Check our contacts page for a list of our officers and committee chairs. Please remember to vote, Click here to register to vote.
WashCo Dems Update
News
Come to the WashCoDem Canvass for Measures 49&50
We will meet at the WashCo Dems office on Saturday the 20th, at 9:30 am.
Tribute to State Senator Ryan Deckert
State Senator Ryan Deckert has recently announced that he will not be running for another term in the senate. When I first moved to Oregon 11 years ago, Washington County was a major republican strong hold. Ryan Deckert was the only democrat from our party in the state house. It was pretty lonely back then. Ryan Deckert really blazed the trail for us and showed us what was possible in Washington County . It is the success of one person often that gives you the inspiration to believe, Ryan Deckert provided that for us. The growth over the last few years has been incredible, now most of our Washington County representatives are democrats. His success sparked our awakening, and for that I am deeply grateful and wish him all the best in his continued service to our state. Thank you Ryan!
Volunteer Opportunities
Get involved with your Party!
Check out our Volunteer Opportunities!
Fill out the online volunteer form or print out the paper form and mail or bring it to us.
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We are looking for help with the following new jobs to help elect Democrats:
Office Staffing Coordinator: Help Keep the office open
Office Staff: Meet and greet people at the office
Content Publisher: Help get the message out
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Washington County Democratic Party Office
12250 SW Broadway, Beaverton OR 97005
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We value our volunteers and recognize special contributions each month.
Click "read more" below for details and contact information
Oregon Food Bank Donation Barrel now at Washco Dems Office
Next time you come to the office, please bring a donation for the Oregon Food Bank.
A donation collection barrel is now available during office hours, just inside the door.
(Please do not leave any food outside the door.)
A recent column in the Oregonian tells the plight of hungry family in Oregon, and how the OFB is working to help. But they need our help to do this.
Please bring non-perishable food to the office for pick up, and make a cash donation at the link above, because noone in our State should go hungry.
Thanks!
New Regional Office for State Reps Read, Galizio, Bonamici & Sen Deckert
Beaverton Office
3861 SW Hall Blvd
503.641.6800
PCP Training update
The next scheduled PCP training sessions are (for more info: papapilot44@juno.com):
Tues Oct 16 is PCP102 Class
Training is held at the WashCo Dems Office (Check the website for the latest updates).
Grassroots newsletter is out!!
The latest addition of our flagship quarterly Grassroots newsletter is off the presses! Please click the link below to get up to date on whats going on this busy fall.
Oct 2007 - 36 county strategy, measures 49 and 50, Profile of Doug Plambeck our Treasurer
In case the above link doesnt work, here is the web address of the newsletter:
http://www.washcodems.org/sites/washington.county.oregondemocrats.org/files/DemNwsltr10-07.pdf
We need a bigger meeting place!
Updates from our PCPs
Click the links to review the articles
- Decision on Willamette river drinking water nears (10/3 update)
- Tragic Death Inspires Safety Awareness Campaign (Tim O'Donnell)
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Measure 49 - VOLUNTEER ACTION
Yes on 49 campaign events in Washington County
Volunteer Action Meetings
Every Wednesday and Thursday at 6:30 p.m.
@ 12620 SW Farmington Rd., Beaverton
Phone Banks
Every Monday and Wednesday at 6 p.m.
@ 12620 SW Farmington Rd., Beaverton
Neighborhood Canvasses
Every Sunday 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
@ 12620 SW Farmington Rd., Beaverton
On July 26th, 2007
the Washington County Democratic Central Committee
If the developers, timber companies and property rights ideologues teaming up to defeat Measure 49 have their way, Oregon's farms and forests will be converted into massive subdivisions and strip malls -- but at least people will 'get to do what they want with their land...'
People start voting two weeks from today. We must get word out about the importance of passing Measure 49 in protecting the state we call home.
Measure 37 developers fund opposition campaign
Businesses associated with huge Measure 37 development claims are pouring money into the No on 49 campaign. Stimson Lumber -- which has 131 claims for housing development on over 108,000 acres of forestland -- has already contributed $200,000.
$100,000 donations have been made by timber companies and private property advocates who want to keep Measure 37 at any cost.
Four companies that have given a combined $50,000 are headed by Philip Davidson, president of Davison Industries -- which has filed 42 development claims to convert Oregon forests into housing. No on 49 ads are flooding the radio and TV in every corner of the state.
But we can still win. Our campaign is getting the truth out about Measure 37 in messages like this on television and radio ads.
We cannot afford to let Oregon be sold to the highest bidder - can you help? Make a donation to Yes on 49.
October is here - time to turn out the vote for Measure 49
Ballots are mailed and Oregonians start in just two weeks - if we're going to protect our farms, forests, and water by fixing the flaws of Measure 37, we need to reach out to voters across the state, tell them what's at stake, and get them to mail their "yes" vote in.
Talking to voters is more important in this election than most -because it's a short statewide ballot, many voters don't even realize we have an election in four weeks. We can't afford to let our supporters skip this election - so volunteers are talking to their own neighbors, telling them what's at stake, and turning them out.
We need your help - volunteer for Measure 49 and help us make sure we protect the Oregon we love.
Vote early and help pass Measure 49!
Early voting is critical to winning the election! If you vote early, we can focus on reminding voters that might not mail in their ballot.
Please commit to be a Voter 49er -- which means that you'll vote and mail in your ballot within 49 minutes of receiving it this October.
Voting early is easy - AND it makes a big difference.
Click here to pledge to be a Voter 49er and use our "invite a friend" tool to get your friends and family to vote early and help protect the state.
More lawn signs available
Due to popular demand, more Yes on 49 lawn signs are now available. Find a distribution point near you. (some are available at our WashCoDems office).
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Why Healthy Kids Oregon Matters
Yes on Measure 50!
Measure 50 on the November 6, 2007 ballot will guarantee health care for 100,000 uninsured Oregon children and strengthen tobacco prevention programs through an 84.5 cent per pack increase in the state’s cigarette tax matching our neighbors to the north in Washington State.
There are currently more than 100,000 Oregon children whose working parents earn too much to qualify for the existing Oregon Health Plan but too little to afford private health insurance on their own.
A simple majority vote of Oregonians can provide access to the kind of health care our children deserve while saving taxpayers money in reduced tobacco-related health costs and expensive emergency room visits by the uninsured for routine medical care.
A broad coalition of dozens of mainstream community leaders have united behind this common-sense plan, a partial list is below (for full list go to our “About Us” page):
American Cancer Society
Oregon PTA - Parents and Teachers Association
Oregon Business Association
Oregon State Fire Fighters Council
American Lung Association of Oregon
Children First for Oregon
Oregon Medical Association
American Heart Association
Stand For Children
Oregon Pediatric Society
Oregon Nurses Association
On the other side? Big Tobacco, an industry that has spent tens of millions of dollars trying to defeat similar measures in other states and target our children as their next generation of customers.
A “Yes!” vote on Measure 50 will increase state revenue by an estimated $386 million over the next four years to provide health care for children and low-income adults, and double the amount of money available for proven tobacco-prevention programs. (http://healthykids-oregon.org/)
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Grassroots Calendar
Check the main page of the website for a list of upcoming events.
Upcoming events
· 10-10 - Washington County Peace Vigil
· 10-11 - How Democrats Will Win in 2008, Messaging - TRAINING
· 10-11 - DNC Training-How Democrats Will Win in 2008
· 10-14 - Mitch Greenlick Garden Party
· 10-15 - Debate Measure 49 and Measure 50 at WCPAF
· 10-16 - PCP 102 Advanced Precinct Person
· 10-17 - Washington County Peace Vigil
· 10-17 - Wash Co Dems Executive Board Meeting
· 10-18 - House District Leaders Committee Meeting
More info:
If you have any events to add please send them to:
webmaster@washcodems.org
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Contact your Legislators
Statement by Janet Bauer, OCPP Policy Analyst, on President Bush’s Veto of the Bipartisan Kids’ Health Insurance Bill
(Silverton) - President Bush has turned his back on the millions of children across the country who lack health insurance by vetoing a bipartisan bill to reauthorize the Children’s Health Insurance Program.
Now all eyes in Oregon are on Representative Greg Walden, the only member of Oregon ’s congressional delegation to vote against the compromise bill crafted by the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate. Representative Walden voted against the compromise, even though it dropped the Medicare provisions he had objected to in a previous version of the bill.
The House is expected to take up a vote to override the veto next week. In order to override, no more than 25 of the representatives who voted against the compromise bill would need to change their stance. Already some previous “no” voters have declared their intention to switch and vote to override the veto.
OCPP hopes that Representative Walden will turn away from the president’s irresponsible action and reach out to the thousands of uninsured children in Oregon by voting to override the veto.
The Oregon Center for Public Policy is a non-partisan research institute that does in-depth research and analysis on budget, tax, and economic issues. The Center's goal is to improve decision making and generate more opportunities for all Oregonians.
Representative Walden's contact information can be found at: http://walden.house.gov/index.cfm
Contact your Legislators via their webforms:
- Sen Wyden's webform
- Sen Smith's webform
- Rep David Wu's webform
- Webform for your State Representative/Senator
- Webform for sending Letter to the Editor (via Oregon Food Bank)
If you dont know who your legislator is, just click this link , enter your address and it will show you all your federal and state representatives!
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VISIT OUR NEW WEB SITE
Check our website for the latest updates.
Website Update
Videos on our website!!
We are starting to build an impressive collection of videos on our website. Special thanks to Adam G for all the work he continues to do on this. This is really a great resource. It contains video of local speeches from county, state, and national figures. Check in the Galleries menu on our website or go to http://www.washcodems.org/node/308 for the complete list. Here are the latest videos from our website - enjoy!
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Democratic Party of Oregon Chair Meredith Wood Smith introduces Oregon's Two Democratic Senate Candidates Jeff Merkeley and Steve Novick. Each candidate takes a few minutes to talk about the senate race to replace Gordon Smith. The event was held at the 2007 Oregon Summit in Sun River, Oregon.
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Effective Arm Chair Activism. A breakout session at the Democratic Party of Oregon 2007 Summit in Sun River. The session covers some trends and types of blogs, media, fund raising and techniques of new-age media. Featuring representatives from SplashCast and Media Loaded Orygun.
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| Oregon Senator Ron Wyden addresses the Oregon Summit in Sun River. Introduction by Democratic Party of Oregon chair Meredith Wood Smith.
October 6, 2007 |
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The Democratic party of Oregon presents Breakfast with Earl Blumenauer. Before Earl speaks, we hear(by letter) from Oregon Governor Ted Kulongoski, Trent Lutz Executive Director for the Democratic Party of Oregon, Jill Thorn, Vice-Chair for the Clackamas County Democratic Central Committee. Congressmen Blumenauer is introduced by Oregon Attorney General Candidate Greg Macpherson.
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Lunch with the Oregon Senate and House Leadership
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The Red and the Blue Gordon Smith - Exposing a Red senator in a blue state. Oregon Secretary of State Bill Bradbury. October 5, 2007.
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| An Interview with Ben and Kevin, Facilitators of the Washingtoun County Peace Vigil by Adam G. October 3, 2007 |
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| Portland Commissioner Sam Adams and Senator Brad Avakian hold a sustainability town hall.
October 2, 2007 |
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| Retired General Wesley Clark speaks at Powell's Books at Ceder Hills Crossing in Beaverton. Chair Lupita Maurer introduces the General. Oct 1, 2007 |
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| State Representative Suzanne Bonamici and Oregon House Majority Leader Dave Hunt hold a town hall in Beaverton, Oregon to wrap up the 2007 Oregon Legislative Session September 27, 2007 |
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| Mark Hass announces his candidacy for Senate District 14. August 25, 2007. | |
| Democratic National Committeemen Wayne Kinney discusses the process of appointing during mid-term vacancies. A great civics lesson ahead of a convention that will be held after a member of the Washington County Delegation to Salem resigns to take a job in the private sector. |
Precinct Leader List updated on the website
Our fearless IT leader, Scott Sanders, has updated the PCP list on the website. You need to signup for an account on the website to access the PCP pages. We will be updating it each month in order to keep it up to date with the new PCPs. There is also an excel spreadsheet version that can be downloaded from the site.
Finally! An easy way to find your Precinct number!
Students at the PCP classes have been hounding me for this, and it took a bit if calling around and asking several people at the County Elections Office, but I finally found a pretty simple way to determine a voter's Precinct Number:
http://washims.co.washington.or.us/gis/intermap/
It's the September "Feature of the Month" (click on the iceberg!) and it's in the Precinct Leader Info section too.
Go to the site, enter a residential address and sift thru the listed info, about midway you'll find the Election Precinct for that address. Happy hunting!
October Feature of the Month
Click the link below to see our new contact form:
Tribute Contributions:
You can now make a donation in memory of or in honor of someone special with a Tribute / Memorial Donation to the Washington County Democratic Party. A handwritten note acknowledging your donation (amount will not be disclosed) will be sent. Just click onto the Contribute Tab on the top of the web site and go to donate for a printable form or to donate with a credit card.
Local Groups
- The Oregon Center for Public Policy
- Our Oregon Coalition (state budget group)
- Citizens for Oregon's Future (state budget group)
- Oregon Bus Project
- NARAL Pro-Choice Oregon
- Oregon AFL-CIO
- Oregon League Of Women Voters
- Onward Oregon
- Democracy for Oregon
- Blog for Oregon
- Blue Oregon
- Oregon Center for Christian Values
- Planned Parenthood - Columbia/Willamette
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Washington County Headquarters
12250 SW Broadway Ave.
Beaverton, Oregon
503 626 7018
Regular Hours:
Tues, Wed, Thurs 12:00 to 5:00 pm and Sat 10:00 to 2:00 pm.
Help Support our office!
Click here to join the Blue Horizon fund
Volunteer Opportunities
Please join us by filling out our online volunteer form. Or fill out the paper form and send it to us. We highly value our volunteers and recognize special contributions each month.
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