March 2009

        
 
Calaveras County
Democratic Central Committee
(CCDCC)

PO Box 1371
San Andreas, CA 95249

 Phone:
 209.559.2672

 E-Mail:
 info@calaverasdemocrats.org

CCDCC Chair
Tillman Sherman
209.559.2672
 chair@calaverasdemocrats.org

 West Club Chair
Margaret Copenhaver
209.293.7220 or 209.304.0043
westclub@calaverasdemocrats.org

 East Club Chair
Mary Boblet
eastclub@calaverasdemocrats.org
209.795.7819

    

    

Calaveras County
Democrats Website

  
 CCDCC Endorses
Candidates for California
Democratic Party

  • John Burton, Chair

  • Eric Bauman, Vice Chair

  • Alex Rooker, Vice Chair

  • Gary Robbins, Region 7 Director

  • Karen Bernal, Chair, Progressive Caucus

The Central Committee will also consider endorsing Hilary Crosby for party controller. Visit her website for more information.
  
   

 

CCDCC Meetings
 2nd Thursday of each month
6:30 – 8:00 pm
Board of Supervisors Chambers
891 Mountain Ranch Road
San Andreas
 map >>
 more information about the
March 12 meeting >>

East Club Meetings
 2nd Saturday of each month
9:30 am
Gold Country Coffee Roasting
90 Big Trees Way, Murphys
 map >>

West Club Meetings
 3rd Saturday of each month
10:00 am
Hotel Leger
8304 Main Street
Mokelumne Hill
 map >>
  

 
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An official publication of the Calaveras Democratic Party (CCDCC)

Pizza & Healthcare - March 10

If you support President Barack Obama's commitment to
reform healthcare that supports the following principles,
please join us on Tuesday, March 10, 6:00 pm

     

  • Protect families’ financial health

  • Assure affordable, quality health coverage for all Americans

  • Provide portability of coverage

  • Guarantee choice of doctors

  • Invest in prevention and wellness Improve patient safety and quality of care

  • End barriers to coverage for people with pre-existing medical conditions

  • Reduce long-term growth of health costs for businesses and government

Meet those who believe that reform is needed to help America’s families struggling with rising costs and those who are losing their insurance; and at the same time, believe that real health reform is crucial to keeping American businesses competitive in the world economy and for the country’s long-term economic viability.

    

Date/Time:

March 10, 6:00 pm
    

Location:

Valley Springs Pizza Factory, 1919 Vista del Lago  map >>
   

Cost:

$12 for person includes pizza, salad and soft drinks
(Beer and wine are available at additional cost.)
   

RSVP:

209.772.1960 or email events@calaverasdemocrats.org

  

Click here for a flyer to share with family and friends

This event is sponsored by the Calaveras County Democratic Central Committee

 

Guest Speakers at CCDCC March 12 Meeting

Ebbetts Pass Forest Watch (EPFW) director, Addie Jacobsen, and Ron Schaner, Volunteer Coordinator, will be guest speakers at the next meeting of the CCDCC on March 12, 6:30 pm, 891 Mountain Ranch Road, San Andreas.

EPFW organized to oppose Sierra Pacific Industries (SPI) forest harvest practice of clear-cutting. EPFW sponsors community events and is the fiscal sponsor of Community Action Plan (CAP).

EPFW also works to change California's timber harvest practices to bring them in line with the latest advances is science, economics, and land use planning approaches. Hear more about what you might be able to do to save our forests. 

Also attending the meeting will be Alicia Wang, 2nd vice chair of the California Democratic Party and candidate for female vice-chair.

Click here for more information about Alicia

"California Democrats - a New Era"
 California Democratic Party Convention
April 24 - 26 in Sacramento

Attend the
California Democratic Party
State Convention 

Any registered Democrat may attend the State Convention as an Observer. Click here for the 2009 Convention Packet, Observer Registration Form, and agenda. 

or

Volunteer to Help

The California Democratic Party (CDP) is looking for more than 800 volunteers to facilitate a productive and enjoyable convention for the approximately 3,500 delegates, guests and press in attendance. If you have any questions, please contact Christopher Guerrero, Volunteer Director at (916) 442-5707 or email

volunteer09@cadem.org.

You can also go to

www.cadem.org/volunteer09

to sign up. Complete the sign up by March 20 for best availability. 

Come March in the Murphys Irish Day Parade
Saturday, March 21

Header image
(Murphys Irish Day Parade - 2008)

Over the last few years, the number of Democrats marching in the Irish Day parade has increased.  Let's make this year the largest number yet! Come enjoy the day-long family celebration of historic Murphys and its Irish heritage. Besides the parade, here are other activities happening that day:

8:00 to 11:00 a.m. - Pancake Breakfast, Congregational Church.

10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. - Festivities will include live entertainment, arts and craft vendors, pony rides, and a wide variety of foods and beverages, and a raffle with a trip to Ireland as grand prize.

11:00 a.m. - A parade featuring bagpipes, bands, marching groups, animals, classic cars and a ten-foot-tall Scotsman will make its way down Main Street.

Irish Days is presented each year by the Murphys Business Association. There is no admission charge. Call 728-8471 for additional information.

For more information about marching with Democrats
 in the Murphys Irish Day Parade,
please contact Marilyn Pinnow at 728-8104.

Helping Others in the Community

Farm to Families
UC Cooperative Extension and the Human Resource Council are working together to make sure that no family in Calaveras County goes without fresh vegetables and fruit.

They are looking for people who can help grow extra vegetables and fruit at their gardens or farms AND people who can help in their neighborhoods by donating labor, materials or time.

If you are interested in this project please complete the online Calaveras Farm to Family survey or print out a paper copy of Farm to Family survey to mail in.

For more information please contact Sean Kriletich at skriletich@ucdavis.edu, visit the Farm to Families website, or call (209) 223-6837.

Donations to the HRC Food Bank
The members of the West Club have committed to collecting donations for the Human Resource Council (HRC) Food Bank at each of their meetings and events.  HRC is a private, non-profit human service agency serving California's central Sierra Foothill communities since 1981. With passion and dedication HRC serves families, children and individuals by providing exceptional community-based programs and education. To learn more about HRC, visit their website.

3rd Annual Save Our Senior Center Benefit Dinner

The Calaveras Senior Center offers a place for local residents to meet for a good meal, chat, play cards, and make use of the many services available.  The Senior Center gets no money from the County and relies on donations, fundraisers, and charging low fees to cover the costs for operations.

Please consider attending the annual SOS(c) Benefit Dinner. 

To learn more about the Senior Center, please visit their website.

Events

Tuesday
March 10
6:00 pm

 

 

 

 

Pizza & Healthcare - March 10

Pizza Factory, 1919 Vista del Lago, Valley Springs
Meet with fellow Democrats who believe that reform is needed to help America’s families struggling with rising costs and those who are losing their insurance; and at the same time, believe that real health reform is crucial to keeping American businesses competitive in the world economy and for the country’s long-term economic viability.

Cost: $12 per person, includes pizza, salad, and soda
(Beer and wine available at additional cost)
RSVP:

209.772.1960 or email events@calaverasdemocrats.org 

map >>   flyer >>
This event is sponsored by the Calaveras County Democratic Central Committee

Thursday
March 12
6:30 pm

Guest Speakers at CCDCC Meeting

Ebbetts Pass Forest Watch (EPFW) director, Addie Jacobsen, and Ron Schaner, Volunteer Coordinator, will be guest speakers at the March 12 CCDCC meeting.
Alicia Wang, is the current 2nd vice chair of the California Democratic party and is running for female vice-chair, will also attend. Click here for more information about Alicia.

Thursday
March 12
6:30 pm 

Special private viewing in San Andreas
Between Earth and Sky
 A video documentary on Iraqi refugees, filmed in the Middle East by human rights attorney Kalyanne Mam and sound designer David Mendez.

Click here for details of the event and to RSVP
UN High Commission on Refugees Article Documentary Homepage

Saturday
March 21

Democratic Leadership Training
The California Democratic Council (CDC) is offering a full day of intense training that consists of a variety of political workshops intended for club and party leaders and activists who want to advance their leadership roles in the Democratic Party or who are just getting started in politics. The training is FREE, however a $10 donation is requested to cover food and materials.

Click here for a flyer with all the details.

Friday
March 27
6:00 pm

 

3rd Annual
Save Our Senior Center Dinner
A fundraiser to benefit the
Calaveras County Senior Center.
Only $25 per person
Call 754-3967 or 754-0930 to make a reservation.
Click here for more information.

Thursday
April 16
6:00 pm

 

Amador County Democratic Party
4th Annual Dinner
Jackson Rancheria & Conference Center
12222 New York Ranch Road, Jackson

         

Guest Speakers
Senator John Burton
Eric Bauman, Los Angeles Co. Democratic Party Chair
Alex Rooker, California Democratic Party Vice-Chair
Alyson Huber, Assembly Member

For more information and to make a reservation, please click here.

www.calaverasdemocrats.org

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