Washtenaw County Democratic Party Blog

Coordinated Campaign Office Up and Running

Our Coordinated Campaign Manager, Brandon Foster, is on board and has the Coordinated Campaign (CC) Office open and running at 210 South Fourth Ave.
in Ann Arbor. Contact Brandon Foster at brandon.c.foster@gmail.com or 734-474-7315.

Make sure to check the WCDP calendar page for event information. There's a lot going on this summer!

June 17, 2006: Washtenaw County Democratic Party Annual Dinner Fundraiser

"Focus on Education" featuring Governor Granholm, Congressman John Dingell, MEA Vice President Steven Cook, and honoring State Rep. Chris Kolb

Ypsilanti Marriott Eagle Crest

Private Reception: 6 pm

General Reception: 6:30 pm

Dinner: 7 pm

Music & Dancing: 9 pm

Dinner Tickets - $65 ($75 after June 9, 2006)

Private Reception & Dinner Tickets - $175 ($195 after June 9, 2006)

After Glow, Music and Dancing Tickets - $10 (for those arriving after dinner)

Dinner Order Form (PDF)


You may also order tickets online with a credit card.

See the Annual Dinner invitation for more information.

Upcoming events:

Wed., April 5 at 7pm
Candidate Forum for 2006 - MI Attorney General Candidates (DFA Washtenaw)

This second candidate forum, being put on by DFA Washtenaw, will feature all three Democrats actively running for Michigan Attorney General: Scott Bowen, State Rep. Sandy Lipsey, and Amos Williams. Former US Congresswoman Lynn Rivers has agreed again to be the moderator.

Open to all.
Held at: Pittsfield Twp Hall
6201 W. Michigan Ave.
Ann Arbor MI 48108 (Corner of Platt and Michigan)


Sat., April 8
Michigan Democratic Party
Jefferson-Jackson Dinner

Open to all. Featuring Governor Jennifer Granholm and Senator Debbie Stabenow, with special guest Senator Evan Bayh.

Tickets $150. Buy tickets online on the Michigan Democratic Party website.

Cobo Center, Riverview Ballroom
Detroit, MI

Contact: MDP for more information.


Sat., June 17
Washtenaw County Democratic Party Annual Dinner

Open to all. Honoring State Rep. Chris Kolb. Tickets range from $10-$150.

Ypsilanti Marriott at Eagle Crest
1275 S Huron St, Ypsilanti

Lt. Gov. John Cherry on Wedsday, March 8th!

Lt. Gov. John Cherry will be the guest speaker at the next Membership Meeting of the Washtenaw Democratic Party. He has specifically asked for a chance to meet people so we have arranged for the first minutes of the meeting to be an informal reception time where you will get a chance to meet and speak with him. While you're waiting to speak to the Lt. Gov. we will have all the materials you will need to sign up to be a Precinct Delegate. We will have the necessary forms and a notary will be on hand to formalize your petition. So, come this Wednesday evening, talk to Lt. Gov. John Cherry and sign up to be a precinct delegate.

WASHTENAW COUNTY DEMOCRATIC PARTY
MEMBERSHIP MEETING
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 8, 2006, 7:00 pm
PITTSFIELD TOWNSHIP HALL
6201 W. Michigan Ave.
Ann Arbor MI 48108 (Corner of Platt and Michigan)
734-913-9618

Executive Committee Meeting starting at 6:00 pm

WCDP Weekly Newsletter - 17 Feb 2006

EVENTS

Michigan Democratic Party State Convention:

All are invited to attend the Michigan Democratic Party convention this Saturday in Lansing, at the Lansing Center, from 9-5pm. Gov. Granholm and Sen. Stabenow will be speaking, as well as the Attorney General and Secretary of State candidates for 2006. If you need a ride or are interested in carpooling, please email Laura.

Kestenbaum for County Clerk Fundraiser:

County Clerk Larry Kestenbaum announces that his first annual President's Day fundraiser will be held on Monday, February 20, starting at 5:30 pm, at the home of Al & Mary Hegerich, 5195 Pontiac Trail, Ann Arbor (3 miles north of Dhu Varren Road, on the left). If you're not able to attend and would still like to contribute, send those checks to Kestenbaum for Clerk-Register, P.O. Box 2563, Ann Arbor MI 48106.

One United Michigan - Washtenaw County:

Join the efforts to defeat the anti-affirmative action ballot proposal! Next meeting is Tuesday, February 28, 2006, 6:30 p.m., Washtenaw Community College, Morris Lawrence Building. For more information, contact Pete Woiwode.

Washtenaw Young Dems to Roast Rep. Kolb:

The Washtenaw County Young Democrats, along with the U of M College Democrats Present:
THE ROAST OF STATE REPRESENTATIVE CHRIS KOLB
on February 24, 2006, 7:00p.m., at The Michigan Union, Anderson Room, Ann Arbor, MI.

Join us in saying farewell to Ann Arbor's own State Rep., Chris Kolb, who will be term-limited out of the legislature this year. All are welcome to attend. $35 gets you in the door. Dinner and dessert included. $20 for students and members of the Michigan Young Democrats.

To find out more information about presenting, sponsoring a table or purchasing an ad, please call or email Steve Pontoni at (734) 276-4823. Other Prices: Table Sponsorships: $500 (8 dinners, and a half page ad) Program Ads: Full Page Ads: Starting at $175, Half Page: $100, Quarter Page: $50.