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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.

WCDP Weekly Newsletter - 07 Feb 2006

Upcoming Events:

Tomorrow Night!
Jim Marcinkowski to speak at WCDP's Membership Meeting, Wednesday:

WCDP Membership Meeting - Wednesday, February 8, 2006 at 7:30 p.m. Jim Marcinkowski, Candidate for US Congress in the 8th Congressional District (running against Mike Rogers) will speak at our next membership meeting on February 8, 2006 at 7:30 p.m. at the Pittsfield Township Hall, located at 6201 Michigan Avenue (near the corner of Michigan and Platt) Ann Arbor, MI 48108. You may have seen Jim interviewed recently on 60 Minutes about his classmate at the CIA Academy, Valerie Plame (go to his website for a link to see the interview). Jim, who is now a Michigan attorney, will speak about National Security and the Attack on the Constitution. We are lucky to have a good candidate running against Mike Rogers, so come out and show your support!

Ann Arbor's 4th Ward to hold an Organizing Meeting Sunday:

There will be an Ann Arbor 4th ward meeting from 5-7 p.m. on Sunday, February 12th, at Greg Hebert's house (2058 Ascot), and all Ann Arbor 4th Ward Democrats are invited. We will begin the work of organizing for the '06 election cycle, and hold an election to find one or more people to be the Area Organizer/Ward Chair. Hope all will attend.

Ann Arbor Fundraiser for Tony Trupiano:

There will be a fundraiser reception in Ann Arbor on Sunday, February 12th, for Tony Trupiano, recent talk-show host and current candidate for US Congress to oppose incumbent hard-core conservative Republican, Thaddeus McCotter in the 11th District. In 2004, Bush carried the 11th District - which is just East of Washtenaw County and includes Livonia - with only 53% of the vote, so the seat is one of the few in the country that is really up for grabs in a halfway decent Democratic year.
Time: 2-4 PM, Sunday, February 12, 2006
Place: Home of Peter Eckstein, 2551 Londonderry Road, Ann Arbor, 48104
Suggested donation: $50 per person. Please RSVP by Friday, February 10th to Lindsay Brown at 734-341-9544 or by email.

Democratic Party's Black Caucus to hold meeting in Superior Township:

The Michigan Democratic Party Black Caucus will meet at the Superior Township Parks and Utilities building on Saturday, March 4th, from 10 a.m. to Noon. A brunch will be served at 10:15 AM. Contact Brenda McKinney at 734-481-0336 for more information.

Link to hear Congressman John Dingell speaking on NPR's Diane Rehm Show:

For those who may have missed Congressman John Dingell's recent appearance
on NPR's Diane Rehm Show, here is a link to the audio.

Date set for the 2006 WCDP Annual Fundraiser Dinner:

Finally, keep Saturday, May 6, 2006 open on your calender as that is the tentative date for our 2006 Annual Fundraiser Dinner. Governor Jennifer Granholm will be the invited speaker!!