I would like to invite you to attend the next meeting of my Progressive Advisory Council on Monday, July 21st from 1:30–2:30p.m. in Lacey.  Details are provided below. 
 
As we get closer to adjournment of the 110th Congress, we continue working to pass the twelve annual spending measures despite foreseeable challenges. In addition, there are several other important issues expected to be debated, including: expiring tax cuts, inadequate Medicare reimbursement rates, and climbing fuel costs.  I welcome you to join me to discuss these issues and others affecting the local community at the next Progressive Advisory Council Meeting.
 
When:  Monday, July 21st, 1:30–2:30 p.m., with time available from 1:00-1:30p.m. to network with others in the progressive community.
 
Where: Lacey Timberland Library, 500 College Street Southeast, Lacey
 
Thank you for your consideration.  Please R.S.V.P. to Chelsea Orvella at 253.896.3784 or chelsea.orvella@mail.house.gov.  Space is limited.

WE INVITE YOU TO A

FOR THE

LD22 NATIONAL DELEGATION TO THE

2008 DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL CONVENTION

TUMWATER FALLS PARK

JULY 23, 2008 • 5:30 - 7:30 PM

ALL DONATIONS WILL BE DISTRIBUTED EVENLY TO

EACH DELEGATION MEMBER WHO HAS INDICATED A NEED

Our unprecedented delegation includes the following individuals:

For Senator Clinton:

Paul Berendt

Jim Kaimber

Zach Smith

Megan Walsch

For Senator Obama:

Jim Cooper

Stewart Henderson

Debby Pattin

Denny Heck

Natalie Stevens

James Yee

WHERE: at the home of Nina Carter and tom Rainey, 1128 Canning Ct. SW, Olympia
RSVP: Karen Veldheer: karenveldheer@mac.com or 360-528-0970

For over 12 years, Sandra has served and supported our county and it is out time to support her.  Help us elect an environmental champion to our county commission.  If you are unable to attend, please consider donating online at www.sandraromero.com.

Suggested donations: Great Blue Heron: $250; Red Tailed Hawk: $100; Northern Flicker: $75; Chickadee: $50

Please join us in a reception in support of Carol Murphy for Superior Court Judge

WHEN: Friday, July 25th, 5pm-6:30pm
WHERE: At the home of Bill and Kathleen Collins,  3905 Lakehills Dr SE, Olympia
Hosted by:Mary Ellen & Jim Jones, Toni & Cameron Hood, Marnie Hart, and Anne Egeler & Steve Loague
RSVP:    loagler2@comcast.net, or just come join us!

If you're unable to attend, please support Carol at
www.carolmurphyforjudge.com.

WHERE: Fertile Ground Guest House, 311 9th St., right behind the Olympia Library

WEB: www.cristforcongress.us

Live music with Michael Shohan and Dennis Shain.

All you can eat pizza....sliding scale $10 - 30, suggested donation.

Talk about moving from a war economy to a peace economy and other ideas.

Please join Al Carter, Tom Casey, Bill & Jenny Goeres, Jay & Susan Gordon, Gilbert & Roberta Myers and the Grays Hrbor Democrats for a day on the farm with Gov. Chris Gregoire!

Hot air baloon rides, visit an historic dairy farm, picnic style dinner.  Bring the whole family and have fun on the farm!

WHERE: Gordon Farms, 5166 State Rt 12, Elma, WA 98541
RSVP: Dayna Lurie at dlurie@chrisgregoire.com or call (206) 382-2008 or go online at www.chrisgregoire.com/events/gordonfarms

Supporter: $50
Host: $250
Sponsor: $500

WHERE:  Tumwater Falls Park

Food, Music and Beverages.  This is a great opportuty to visit with friends, both old and new!

WHERE: Thurston County Courthouse, Bldg. 1 Room 152

The LD 22 Quarterly meeting will be held in conjunction with the Thurston Count Democrats' Membership meeting.

Where: Thurston County Courthouse Bldg, 1, Room 152

This is our monthly business meeting where PCOs, Proxies, and members can vote on resolutions, budget, and other items. Not a member or PCO? To apply for a PCO position, submit a PCO Application. Want to become a TCD member? Fill out the membership form and send in your payment (or pay with credit card) today

You're invited to speak up for quality, affordable health care at The Washington Health Care Caucus!  

Health care costs are skyrocketing and every day an uninsured Washington resident dies because of lack of insurance and proper medical care.  It's time to reform our broken health care system to give us all the peace of mind we deserve.

The Washington Health Care Caucus is a series of seven townhall meetings throughout Washington state to provide Washingtonians the opportunity to speak up for what we deserve in our health care system and learn about options for reform.  The Washington Health Care Caucus is being organized by the Healthy Washington Coalition, a coalition of over 90 labor unions, community organizations, health care providers, and businesses working for quality, affordable health care for everyone.

The Washington Health Care Caucus
Speak Up for Quality, Affordable Health Care
Presented by: The Healthy Washington Coalition

TRUDY AND DAVE RIBACCHI INVITE YOU TO THEIR HOME TO ATTEND A COMMUNITY MEET AND GREET
 
here: 2030 Seaton Court SE, Lacey
Tel. 455-8830

Hosted by The Ribacchi’s and Citizens to Elect Charles Williams Judge
Jay Fuller, Chairman
PO Box 2884, Olympia, WA 98507
(360) 786-8000
www.williams4judge.org
 








    Come as you are and
    join us for dessert
    and talk

WHERE: at the home of Dan Decker, 1001 26th Ave, NE, Olympia,
WEB: www.cristforcongress.us

An Evening with the Peace Candidate at the home of Dan Decker, 1001 26th Ave, NE, Olympia

Grilled salmon, wine and cheese.  Contact Dan at 357-7075

Sue Ponsteen and Steve Lindstrom Invite You to Attend a RECEPTION for Thurston County Superior Court Judge Candidate Charles Williams

Where: Hawks Prairie Golf Club, 8345 Camano Loop NE
Directions: North from I-5 on Marvin, right onto Willamette, left onto Vashon, right onto Camano Loop NE
Tel. 456-0346

Please take this opportunity to visit with the candidate and your friends and colleagues.

Co-Hosted by
Citizens to Elect Charles Williams Judge
Jay Fuller, Chairman
PO Box 2884, Olympia, WA 98507
(360) 786-8000
www.williams4judge.org

WHERE: Vancouver Community Library Main Branch, 1007 East Mill Plain Blvd, Vancouver, Washington
INFO: 360-754-7631
WEB: www.cristforcongress.us

Join us for an evening of food, phone banking, fundraising, and fun!  It's easy!  Just show up with your cell phone and we'll walk you through the rest.  Dinner and snacks provided.

WHERE: Tenino High School Library, 500 W. 2nd Ave., Tenino, WA 98589
WEB: www.Jim-Cutler.com
RSVP:Jessica Boad 360-870-7437 jlboard@yahoo.com

Lawyer John J. Sinclair Invites You to Attend a RECEPTION for Thurston County Superior Court Judge Candidate Charles Williams

Where: The Law Offices of John J. Sinclair, 1226 State Avenue NE, Olympia
   
Please take this opportunity to visit with the candidate and your friends and colleagues.

Co-Hosted by
Citizens to Elect Charles Williams Judge
Jay Fuller, Chairman
PO Box 2884, Olympia, WA 98507
(360) 786-8000
www.williams4judge.org

WHERE: at the home of Glen Anderson, 5015 15th Ave SE, Lacey

Light refreshments and lively conversation.  Contact Glen at 491-9093

WHERE:  Tenino Town Hall, 149 Hodgden Street South, Tenino
WHEN: noon-12:45pm

Congressman Brian Baird Seeks Input for Upcoming Transportation Bill
 
Washington, D.C.— With the massive transportation bill up for renewal next year, Congressman Brian Baird will be hosting two roundtable discussions with community leaders, civic groups, state officials, and local citizens to discuss the top transportation issues facing Southwest Washington, and the possible solutions to them.  As a member of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Congressman Baird will play a key role in crafting the legislation.
 
LOCATION: Knox Administration Center
1113 Legion Way SE
Olympia, WA 98501

What do ordinary people think about the functionality of the new primary system? Do they think it provides an adequate sounding board for their political voice?  Find out what people really think of the new Washington State Top-Two Primary at the upcoming Sandra Romero forum, Time to Vote, from 5 to 6 pm on August 12 in the front lounge of the Olympic Crest Coffee Roasters, 4211 Pacific Avenue in Lacey. This forum will deal with questions voters have about the new primary system, what people see on their ballots, and how it will affect the commissioner's race in both the primary and general elections.
 
For more information, contact Sandra Romero at 357-8131.

Please join me for neighborhood conversations on the following topics and dates from 5-6pm at the Olympic Crest Coffee Roasters, 4211 Pacific Ave SE, Lacey Time to Vote - August 12 (your view on ballot issues)

WEB: www.sandraromero.com

You're invited to speak up for quality, affordable health care at The Washington Health Care Caucus!  

Health care costs are skyrocketing and every day an uninsured Washington resident dies because of lack of insurance and proper medical care.  It's time to reform our broken health care system to give us all the peace of mind we deserve.

The Washington Health Care Caucus is a series of seven townhall meetings throughout Washington state to provide Washingtonians the opportunity to speak up for what we deserve in our health care system and learn about options for reform.  The Washington Health Care Caucus is being organized by the Healthy Washington Coalition, a coalition of over 90 labor unions, community organizations, health care providers, and businesses working for quality, affordable health care for everyone.

The Washington Health Care Caucus
Speak Up for Quality, Affordable Health Care
Presented by: The Healthy Washington Coalition

All day we are trying to get 133 volunteers across the state to contact voters (either do phone calls or go doorbelling) so we can reach at least the number of voters we won by in 2004. 

We will be phonebanking all day and doorbelling starting at 5pm, contact the campaign office at 360-754-1270 to sign up for a shift!

It’s A Summer FUNdraiser For Our Favorite County Commission District 2 Candidate,andra Romero!!!

Mark Foutch and Janet Charles invite YOU to their historic home, the Lybarger House in Olympia’s Eastside Neighborhood

WHERE: 1056 Boundary St., SE.
RSVP: PLEASE tell us you’re coming by Tuesday, Aug. 12!  Phone 360-943-2106 or Email mfoutch@juno.com  

Meet Sandra and enjoy light refreshments, great company, the latest political talk, and the interesting old house and grounds.

Highlights:

***Eat dessert first!  Summertime treats galore!
***Taste the “Magnum Open” as a huge prize from the 2003 Jefferson-Jackson auction is uncorked!
***Wine and cheese, fruit and veggies!                        

We’re located between 10th and 11th Avenues, SE, above Eastside Street, just across from St. Michael’s Church.

Two shifts: 9:30am-2pm or 2pm-6pm

The Governor will be kicking us off to do some doorbelling for the morning shift, be here promptly at 9:30 so you can get a chance to say hello and get some tasty breakfast goodies! She won't be able to make it to the afternoon shift but if 2pm works better for you, we have lots of voters to contact

All events will be at the Thurston County Democrats office 2120 Pacific Ave. Olympia, WA 98506

Veronica Marohn
Field Organizer
The People for Chris Gregoire
360.701.1837 cell
www.chrisgregoire.com

Doorbelling 12pm-4pm, 4pm-7pm
Phone calls 12pm-3pm and 5pm-8pm

Only two days until ballots are due and we will need to remind all those voters who haven't yet gotten in their ballots to mail them in!!!  Please come help us out!

All events will be at the Thurston County Democrats office 2120 Pacific Ave. Olympia, WA 98506

Veronica Marohn
Field Organizer
The People for Chris Gregoire
360.701.1837 cell
www.chrisgregoire.com

LOCATION:  Olympia Armory
515 Eastside Street SE
Olympia, WA 98501

Turn those ballots in today!

I appreciate everyone who has done anything for this campaign.  Whether it is being a human billboard waving to cars or just talking up this peace-oriented campaign.  We will celebrate whatever number of votes we get on election night.

When:  Election night, Tuesday, August 19, 2008

Where:  Plenty Restaurant, corner of 4th and Columbia in Olympia

Who:  Anyone who has done anything to advance this campaign

Why:  Because it is good to get together, to be happy together, to move forward together

Finger foods and non-alcoholic beverages provided.  Dinner, beer and wine available to order from Plenty.  We'll be monitoring the election returns and cheering (or groaning), and celebrating!

Mark your calendar for this popular gathering of friends, family, candidates and newcomers, too!  This is a wonderfully friendly and relaxed event and a great time to make new friends and talk with your elected officials and candidates face-to-face about issues important to you!

State Lands Commissioner candidate, Peter Goldmark will join us.

The fabulous food will be prepared by Penty! Restaurant in Olympia.  They've been big supporters so come on out and taste what they're cookin' up for our picnic.  There will be something for everyone!

WHERE: the Smith residenct, 1822 Mariner Circle NE, Tacoma, WA 98422
RSVP: Matt perry (253) 572-6125 or adamsmithevent@gmail.com