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What Is the Met Dem Club?

The Metropolitan Democratic Club of Los Angeles is an organization of grassroots Democrats living in and near the city of Los Angeles.

We are a club chartered by the Los Angeles County Democratic Central Committee. Our Club covers the Metropolitan area of Los Angeles. All Democrats are invited to join. Make your community better for everyone.

MDC (Interim) Executive Board 2009
Sandra Mendoza Chair
Rhett T. Francisco Vice Chair
Carlos Ardon 2nd Vice Chair
Ana E. Cubas Treasurer
Patricia E. Pelaez Secretary

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METROPOLITAN DEMOCRATIC CLUB

A grassroots organization. Empowering the communities of:

Pico Union, (MacArthur Park), Westlake and Downtown Los Angeles.

www.metdemclub.org

metdemclub@yahoo.com

 

MUST BE A CLUB MEMBER FOR AT LEAST 30 DAYS TO BE ELIGIBLE TO VOTE
& HAVE ATTENDED AT LEAST ONE MTG IN 4 MOS.

MEMBERSHIP FEE: $12/yr

Membership form




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The Dream Center, a charitable organization is giving away 8000 bikes to kids accompanied by adults on Sunday, December 20, 2009.

The giveaway will be held at the Los Angeles Sports Arena.

For more info www.DreamCenter.org

Los Angeles Sports Arena is located at
3939 South Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, CA 90037 MAP

*** First come first serve basis

*** Must be accompanied by adult

*** Ages 4 thru 11 years of age only

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Job Listings

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Dec 15, 2009
Subject: CIR Summary

Hello,

Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard asked me to forward the outline of what will be included in the Comprehensive Immigration Reform bill that is scheduled to be introduced today by the Congressional Hispanic Caucus.
Thanks,

RM
Ricardo Mendoza
U.S. Rep. Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-34)
Ricardo.Mendoza@mail.house.gov
Tel: (213) 628-9230
Fax: (213) 628-8578
Visit www.house.gov/roybal-allard to sign up for periodic email updates from the Congresswoman.

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Subject: Democratic Party Local Convention - Invitation

Hello Fellow Democrats and Democratic Clubs:

You invited to attend and fully participate in the 1st Annual Democratic Party Local Convention - in Lancaster.

Someone asked, "why a Democratic Party Local Convention in the Antelope Valley - that's a red district." Our answer: "We need to show the Republicans in this red district that we mean business and we, are Taking It All Back!"

It is very important that Democratic Clubs from all of the State that are available, pour into the Antelope Valley and support the Inspiring Values Democrats Club's efforts to launch the first ever Democratic Party Local Convention in the middle of a red district.

If you can not attend, make your presence known by placing an advertisement in our Program Directory / E-Magazine where you can congratulation political officials, candidates the Democratic Party Local Convention and promote your individual businesses and Democratic Clubs and Caucuses.

This is the time for local and state candidates to speak directly to the voters in Region 11. This is a time for organizations to speak out about the issues that are important that will appear on the June ballot. To network and to lift your voices to the sky in the Democratic Rally is the best opportunity to be heard as well.

Democrats, please come out and join us as we motivate, inspire and register voters to be prepared for the Local Elections in Lancaster and the June primary. Register on line today.

Attached, you will find a revised copy of the registration packet for the Democratic Party Local Convention. Please toss previous packets. As you review the new packet, you will find information regarding the benefits of Candidates and non Candidate participation as well as Democrats Club discounts for Program Directory and the E-Magazine advertisement, the Democratic Rally, reserving hospitality suites for candidate parties, and more.

You can process your fees on line and email us the ad or words you would like to include ad we will design it at no cost to you. The deadline is January 15th, but once the program book is full, we will have to close it out. Make sure your club, caucus, group of advocates and candidates are represented in the directory. Please send your payment this week.

You can get more details about candidate endorsements, the Democratic Party Local Convention and pay your fees on line at: www.iv-dc.org

Thank you for your interests and for supporting the candidates who are endorsed by the Inspiring Values Democrats Club. We look forward to speaking with you in the near future.

Alvin Campbell, Chair
Democratic Party Local Convention
www.iv-dc.org
661-267-1088

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SPECIAL EVENT AT THE GETTY MUSEUM WITH THE LOS ANGELES COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT!

Dear Faculty, Students, and Staff,

The Getty Center will be hosting a free special photo exhibit and event focusing on "The Worker" and presenting a photographic history of working people across cultures. More than 40 prints are drawn from the museum's special collection and reveal the shifting attitudes towards working people through the 19th and 20th century.

Special Photographic Exhibit on Working Families Throughout History at the Getty Museum Thursday, December 3

• 5pm Guided Tour by Chris Tilly, Director of the UCLA's Institute for Research on Labor and Employment
• A small reception following tour
• 7pm Richard Sennett of the London School of Economics and NYU Sociology Department will give a special talk about the exhibit http://www.richardsennett.com/site/SENN/Templates/Home.aspx?pageid=1

http://www.getty.edu/art/exhibitions/focus_worker/index.html

Note: If there is enough interest from a particular campus or site, a shuttle bus may be provided.

Please RSVP by November 25, 2009 if you and/or a group or class is planning on attending to jdelloro@dhli.org

Thank you.

John Delloro
Executive Director
Dolores Huerta Labor Institute, Los Angeles Community College District
"Educating and engaging students to understand their future as workers and professionals"

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Lulac Parent Advocacy Tool kit

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Congresswoman Judy Chu

In Collaboration With
L.A. County Supervisor Gloria Molina And
Centro Maravilla Service Center
Cordially Invite You to Join Us at the
Grand Opening of Congresswoman Chu’s East Los Angeles District Office and Centro Maravilla Service Center’s Open House

Saturday, November 21, 2009
12:00 Noon to 3:00 p.m.
4716 E. Cesar E. Chavez
East Los Angeles, CA 90022
Light Refreshments Will Be Served
Please RSVP by Calling Rep. Chu’s Office at (626) 448-1271
or via E-Mail at bryan.urias@mail.house.gov
Phone (626) 448-1271
judy.Chu@mail.house.gov
http://chu.house.gov

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Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa invites you to meet Charlie Beck, Los Angeles Police Department Chief Nominee, on Thursday November 5, 2009 at 6:00 p.m. at a Community Town Hall.

The Town Hall will take place at the El Sereno Senior Center located at 4818 Klamath Place, Los Angeles, CA 90032 map.

Doors open at 5:15 pm. Please forward the information to anyone who may be interested.

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Government Reform Coalition Submits Measures to Call California Constitutional Convention

October 28, 2009 02:15 PM Eastern Daylight Time

Would Be the First Convention in More Than 130 Years

SACRAMENTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, Repair California, a group of everyday Californians, reformers and advocacy groups, turned in ballot language to call the first Constitutional Convention in California in more than 130 years. Citing a broken system of governance, the measures would call a limited Constitutional Convention to reform four areas of the constitution: the budget process; the election and initiative process; restoring the balance of power between the state and local governments; and, creating new systems to improve government effectiveness. The Convention is specifically prohibited from proposing tax increases or from considering changes to social issues such as marriage, abortion, gambling, affirmative action, freedom of the press, freedom of religion, immigration, or the death penalty. Voters will decide on calling the Convention on the November 2010 ballot, the Convention would be held in 2011 and its proposed reforms would require voter approval in one of the three scheduled statewide elections in 2012.

“Californians deserve a better system of governance, and this one is a failure,” said Jim Wunderman, the President and CEO of the Bay Area Council and a member of Repair California. “California has become the laughing stock of the country, but the damage our state government is causing to our education system, prisons, water, budgeting, local governments and economy isn’t funny, it’s tragic. There has to be a better way, and as we look at 49 other states we realize that there can be a better way. Since the legislature is unable to act and our initiative system has been hijacked, the only way to reform our state is through a Constitutional Convention.”

The two measures would call a limited convention to consider changes only to the state’s governance system. In a first-of-its-kind approach, the proposed Convention would gather 240 everyday Californians – three per Assembly District – four delegates from federally recognized Indian tribes, and approximately 221 delegates appointed by local government leaders from cities, counties and school districts to consider reforms.

“We don’t fear the people, we celebrate them with this Convention,” said Antonio Gonzalez, President of the William C. Velasquez Institute. “We believe the people of California should be involved in any effort to improve the Golden State, especially determining our foundational values and system of governance. This Convention is set up to mix the values of everyday Californians with experts appointed by local government leaders to produce reforms our state needs and voters will approve.”

Bob Stern, President of the Center for Governmental Studies, noted, “Almost 100 years after Hiram Johnson, California’s ‘reform governor,’ and the ‘Progressives’ made sweeping changes to our state’s Constitution, California now has an opportunity to modernize it for the 21st Century. Although many important reform measures may be on the ballot, the proposals for a Constitutional Convention may be the most significant. If passed, they will make 2010 the ‘year of reform.’”

In a poll of 1000 registered California voters, conducted by EMC Research, with a margin of error of 3.1 percent, Californians appear ready to approve the two measures to call the Convention. After explaining basic details of the proposal, such as who could serve as delegates and what issues would or would not be considered, more than two-thirds of Californians (69 percent) would vote yes on “Proposition 1,” which would allow the voters of California to directly call a Convention. A similar supermajority of 71 percent would vote yes on “Proposition 2,” which would immediately call a limited Constitutional Convention to propose reforms to the state’s governance structure. Both measures only require a simple majority of 50 percent of voters to win on Election Day.

The measures are supported by 70 percent of registered Republicans, 71 percent of Democrats and 74 percent of decline to state voters. In age groups, support is highest among young 18-34 year-old voters with 73 percent reporting they would vote yes, but 71 percent of those 55 years-old or higher would also approve the measures. Turnout is often considered a key political factor for ballot measures, but the Constitutional Convention measures are strong with low propensity voters (71 percent) and with high propensity voters (70 percent). Support for the Constitutional Convention is particularly high with Latino voters (80 percent). The poll was conducted September 8-13, 2009.

“Our current California Constitution doesn’t just enshrine a broken governance system, its foundation was constructed with some shameful building blocks,” said James Fang, President of Asian Week Newspaper and Vice President of BART. “It included provisions that ‘No native of China’ would ever have the right to vote, and prohibited public bodies from employing Chinese. That past needs to be firmly behind us and I am very pleased that this Convention is set up to celebrate and embrace California’s diversity.”

To draft the ballot measures, and ensure they reflected the sentiments of the state, Repair California held a series of Town Halls often attended by hundreds of people at sites in Los Angeles, San Diego, Alameda, San Francisco, Irvine, Santa Monica, Fresno, the Sierra Nevadas, Silicon Valley and Orange County. The movement also heard from thousands of others through Web 2.0 technologies. Finally, Repair California consulted with experts, historians and lawyers, and other experienced leaders who often offered their assistance pro bono. “While perfect is not possible in any endeavor, we are very proud with what we have come up with,” said Wunderman. “Now it is time to let the people speak.”

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Los Angeles County Democratic Party
2009 Democratic Activist & Club Summit

You're invited to join with Democratic activists and club leaders to:

• Improve your campaign, messaging and communication skills
• Learn how to build and manage your organization or club
• Get the training needed to win in 2010 and beyond

When: Sunday, November 8, 2009 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Where: The Golden Eagle Building - 2nd Floor Ballroom
California State University Los Angeles
5151 State University Drive, Los Angeles

RSVP by Friday, October 30th at 213-382-4111 or rsvp@lacdp.org

No charge to attend the summit. Lunch will be provided. Donations to help
underwrite cost of the event and lunch are welcome - simply click here to contribute!

9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Training, 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM Social Hour; 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Optional Dinner, at a cost of $25, featuring a participative discussion on an important policy issue. RSVP for dinner is required by November 2nd at 213-382-4111 or rsvp@lacdp.org.

$6 all-day parking available in Lot 6. Please call 213-382-4111 to arrange for disabled-access or reduced-distance parking.

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(October 22, 2009) Washington, D.C. – Last week, Senators David Vitter (R-LA) and Bob Bennett (R-UT) introduced an amendment to the Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 (HR 2847) which would require that the 2010 Census include a question about the immigration or citizenship status of census participants.

Below is a statement from Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard about the damaging ramifications of the Vitter-Bennett amendment to the successful implementation of the 2010 Census.

“I find it very disappointing that some of my colleagues in the U.S. Senate would seek to use the Census to promote the politics of discrimination,” said Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-34). “The Vitter amendment would simply put up stumbling blocks to getting an accurate count. Full participation in the Census is essential to every community in this nation. I encourage my fellow lawmakers to reject the Vitter amendment and promote full Census participation in their states.”

For more information about this amendment, please visit http://www.naleo.org/pr/pr10-16-09.html

Helen Machado
Communications Director
U.S. Rep. Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-34)
2330 Rayburn HOB
Washington, D.C. 20515
ph (202) 225-1766
fax (202) 226-0350
Visit www.house.gov/roybal-allard to sign up for periodic e-mail updates from the congresswoman.

The multicultural 34th Congressional District includes: Bell; Bellflower; Bell Gardens; Boyle Heights; Commerce; Cudahy; Downey; Downtown Los Angeles; Huntington Park; Little Tokyo; Maywood; South Park; Vernon; Walnut Park; and portions of Chinatown, East Los Angeles, Florence, Pico Union, and Westlake.

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All Standing Committee Members:

Thank you so much for serving the Party – we know your participation takes time away from your family, your work, your friends. We appreciate all you do….and look forward to working with you at the November Executive Board.

Of course, there is still a long list of appointment requests for all committees, and if for any reason you don’t feel able to serve, please do let us know. And, if you don’t plan to attend a meeting, please formally request to be excused from the Committee Chair so we are aware. Due to the large number of folks waiting in the wings, if you have three unexcused absences from your committee, you could be up for possible removal consideration. Of course, I don’t suspect this will be the case with any of our current members, but it’s a safeguard just in case.

I also wanted to make sure you are aware of our Charter Member status for the DEM 2010 program. Led by our Controller Hilary Crosby (who is working around the clock on this program), the Finance Committee and staff have put tireless hours into making this program a success! All charter members will receive a lapel pin to wear proudly whenever they like – especially at the upcoming Executive Board. We hope you will join us in becoming a member …. I’m a member too! Here’s the website: www.iDEM2010.com

And, if you are feeling particularly inspired – I urge you to send notes out to your networks to support the program. I just sent a note to 350 of my personal and professional contacts and I have my fingers crossed! Below is the text of my email – feel free to crib from it if you choose to send your own email out to your friends, family, and professional contacts who share our values as Democrats!

Thanks everyone and I look forward to seeing you soon!! (Eboard details can be found at: www.cadem.org)

Shawnda

SAMPLE EMAIL TO SOLICIT FOR DEM2010

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From: Shawnda Westly
Sent: Tuesday, October 20, 2009 8:13 PM
To: Shawnda Westly
Subject: How much caffeine do you need???

Hi everyone.

This is a mass email and I apologize. But I need to get the word out! It’s time to give up 5 lattes a month.

California has reached a tipping point, and we can’t afford to rest. On issue after issue – the budget, protecting working families, education, offshore drilling, marriage equality and so many others – we need an energized California Democratic Party leading the charge.

PLEASE SUPPORT OUR WORK AT A REVITALIZED CALIFORNIA DEMOCRATIC PARTY. Join our DEM2010 program! GO TO WWW.iDEM2010.COM

What’s DEM2010? It’s simply your commitment to making a monthly contribution to the CDP, of whatever you can afford, so that together we’re all invested in strengthening our Party and our state. Join the CDP’s DEM2010 program and help keep our Party where it belongs – at the forefront of registering new voters, keeping our message strong and winning elections — all right here in California.

How much does a latte cost? 5 bucks? Can you give up 5 lattes and donate $25 bucks a month? For those of you who can do more …..do more!

You know how hard we have been working at the party these past 6 months. New statewide activist trainings, more online communications, successful voter registration programs, an anti-budget cuts campaign, and our work to hold Republicans accountable.

We all are in this business of politics and we watch money flow from pac to pac on a daily basis. But my request is more personal than that. Your individual commitment shows your personal investment in the values we all share and the work we are doing, together.

Also, we’ve designed a distinctive enamel lapel pin to recognize all DEM2010 charter members and we plan to give the pins out at the November eBoard meeting. If you can’t make it to San Diego, we’ll be happy to mail your pin to you. Wear it with pride -- you’re part of the solution.

Once again, the success of our programs – and victory in 2010 – depends on support from each one of us.

I am grateful to you for all your support of the new administration, as well as your personal support, as I find my way through the maze of being the new Executive Director.

With heartfelt thanks,
Shawnda Westly
Executive Director
California Democratic Party

PS – Financial sustainability is one of the goals of the new administration, and you can help us get there. Please contribute, and pass my message along! GO TO WWW.iDEM2010.COM

Shawnda Westly
Executive Director
California Democratic Party
1401 21st Street, Suite 200
Sacramento, CA 95811
(916) 442-5707 office
(916) 442-5715 fax
www.cadem.org

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Gutierrez Outlines Core Principles for a New
Comprehensive Immigration Reform Bill

(Washington DC) At a rally today on the west lawn of the United States Capitol, U.S. Congressman Luis V. Gutierrez (D-IL) addressed a crowd of thousands who demanded change to our nation's broken immigration system. Rep. Gutierrez' address responded to a recent call from the immigration advocacy community to introduce comprehensive immigration reform in the House of Representatives.

Rep. Gutierrez has been actively talking to advocacy and civil rights groups, faith-based groups, labor groups and his colleagues on the Hill to identify the most essential components of such a comprehensive bill. Today he outlined some of those core principles.

In a statement, Rep. Gutierrez said:

"We simply cannot wait any longer for a bill that keeps our families together, protects our workers and allows a pathway to legalization for those who have earned it.=2 0It is time we had a workable plan making its way through Congress that recognizes the vast contributions of immigrants to this country and that honors the American Dream. I am preparing such a plan, and will introduce it in the near future. It will include the following core principles:"

Pathway to Legalization for Undocumented Workers:
"Immigration reform will not work unless it takes a practical approach to dealing with the 12 million undocumented immigrants living, working, and raising families in the United States. We need a bill that says if you come here to hurt our communities, we will not support you. But if you are here to work hard­if you are here to make a better life for your family­you will have the opportunity to earn your citizenship."

"Our immigrants are hardworking, and they are up to the challenge. Give them the opportunity to earn their citizenship, and they will go through the background checks; they will pay their fair share of taxes; and they will learn English. It’s not an easy process, but it is a f air process."

Professional and effective border enforcement:
"We need professional and effective border enforcement. That means 21st century enforcement strategies that both make our nation’s physical and economic security stronger and stay true to our nation’s values. We need to require the federal government to make a real, working partnership with border communities and other stakeholders when designing and executing border enforcement policies."

Smart and humane interior enforcement:
"Inside the country, my plan will promote fair immigration proceedings, humane treatment of immigration detainees and policies that respect the tenets of community policing."

Protecting workers:
"Immigration reform will not work without a strong commitment to America’s labor force. Without it, too many employers will continue to pervert the system. We must expand the labor rights of workers and punish those dishonest employers who continue to exploit immigrants in order to undermine their honest competitors."

Verification systems:
"We must fix the current employment eligibility verification system, not only to protect Americans who are denied the right to work because of errors in the government’s databases, but also to prevent employers who would exploit the system and undermine workers’ rights. A vastly improved system is fundamental to reducing illegal immigration."

Family unity as a cornerstone of our immigration system:
"Family is the bedrock of our society, and immigration reform must support strong, united families and treat all immigrant families fairly and equally. Right now, our broken immigration system keeps too many American families apart for years and even decades, when they have done everything legally. We need a system predicated on family values by developing laws that better value families -- a system that keeps families strong and, most importantly, keeps husbands and wives, parents and children together."

Future flows of workers:
"Our country attracts the best and brightest and the hardest workers from around the globe. That is a source of strength. But our current employment-based immigration laws are often at odds with the needs of our labor market and our economy. Many of our guest worker programs are badly broken, and they undermine workers’ rights. At the same time, our visa quotas are determined by politics, not by labor and economic need. My plan will create an employment-based visa system that is fair to workers and employers. It will ensure full labor rights for all workers, and it will create a commission to align visa numbers with actual labor market demands and economic needs, not political winds."

AgJOBS
"Agriculture plays a fundamental role in our nation’s economy and in securing our nation's food supply. Comprehensive immigration reform must provide an agreement between labor and agribusiness that allows farm workers to access legal protections and immigration status while enabling employers to ensure a legal workforce and stabilize their businesses." ;

DREAM Act
"We all want a country that is better educated, better motivated and better prepared for the future. My plan will strengthen the DREAM Act, making it quicker and easier for students who grew up in America and know no other home to fully participate in our society. Immigrants brought here as children should not be punished with fines or other means; rather, they should be fully integrated into our society as the Americans they truly are­and as quickly as possible."

Promoting immigrant integration
"For years, state and local governments have taken the lead in helping new immigrants become new Americans. Recent=2 0arrivals face many challenges when navigating this process, yet the federal government has done little to help. I plan to recommit federal resources to promoting and assisting immigrant integration. It is about staying true to our nation’s success story of welcoming newcomers and helping them become part of the fabric of America."

"If we are to truly fix any of these critical issues, we must address all of them."

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Asian Pacific Americans for Progress proudly presents

The L.A. Premiere of "VINCENT WHO?"
A New Documentary on Asian American Pacific Islander Empowerment

Over 25 years ago, the hate crime murder of Vincent Chin in Detroit galvanized the Asian American and Pacific Islander community. This new 40-minute documentary, which has toured to over 70 colleges and libraries, looks back at the movement that started from the case and asks how far we have come and how far we still need to go.

November 4, 2009, Wednesday
6:00-7:30 pm reception - Far Bar (347 East 1st Street, Little Tokyo, Los Angeles)
7:45 -8:45 p.m. screening - Nat'l Center for the Preservation of Democracy
(next door at 111 N. Central Ave. across from the Japanese American National Museum)

Host Committee (in formation)
Grace Chee, Vivien Hao, Preeti Kulkarni, Val LiHang Jacobo, Steve Kwon, Lawrence Joe, Say Park, Smita Satiani, Elizabeth Yang

$20 for the pre-screening reception and priority seating
$5 for screening only

All tickets must be paid for in advance.
$20 tickets available on-line at http://bit.ly/wI8G7 or pay at Far Bar
For $5 tickets, please reserve via emai l. You can pay at the Far Bar just before the screening

Please RSVP to: curtis@apaforprogress.org by Nov. 2, 2009

A limited number of V.Chin t-shirts will be sold at the pre-screening reception.

Sincerely,

Asian Pacific Americans for Progress - LA

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If you are in the DC area next week!

6 dias para el gran dia (13 de octubre) todas y todos y cada uno de ustedes es un organizador de este evento a parte de ir nosotros tenemos la responsavilidad de llevar a nuestros companeros de trabajo, los vecinos, amigos, familia, y a nuestros miembros de la iglesia y a todo el que nos pueda a companar este gran dia, por favor sacar copias del volante y pasarlas a todos hasta a sus amigos de face book .. hi5, tex messages, o llamar a toda la lista de sus contactos en su telefono,,,solo le tomara unos minutos hacer cualquiera de estos pasos para la movilizacion,,,,no se puede quedar nadie en la casa este 13 de octubre ......usted, sus amigos, su familia, su iglesia, sus companeros de trabajo y sus vecinos seremos parte de esta gran concentracion y el apoyo para la reforma que introducira el congresista Luis Gutierrez,,,todos juntos a hacer historia y despues a verla en los medios no nos podemos quedar viendo como otros lo hacen incorporemonos a este cambio historico que solo juntos lo podemos lograr.....

pdf(English)
pdf(Spanish)

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Dear Friends,
Please join us for this really important and valuable event. It's a wonderful opportunity and I want to make sure to invite you. Please distribute to your contacts.

Thanks,
-Bryan Urias
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From: Renee B. Holt
Subject: CALIFORNIA LIST Candidate Training Oct 8, Baldwin Park
To: b.urias@yahoo.com
Date: Tuesday, September 22, 2009, 10:50 AM

Dear Bryan:

My name is Renee Brown Holt and I am working with Bettina Duval, founder of CALIFORNIA LIST.

I am helping organize a series of candidate training programs throughout California to educate women on the specifics of managing and running a successful political campaign. Our goal is to counter the continuing loss of women legislators in Sacramento due to term limits by supporting, preparing, and mentoring candidates in their quest for elected office.

After outstanding trainings in Fresno and Sacramento this past June, we will be holding our next event in Baldwin Park (east of downtown Los Angeles) on Thursday, October 8. The free of charge, all-day program will be lead by Kate Coyne-McCoy, Regional Director of EMILY’s List.

We are working with Speaker Karen Bass in our effort to get the word out. We hope that we can also count on you to help us publicize this event by notifying women in your district as soon as possible of this terrific opportunity to learn valuable insights on campaigning and to have the chance to network with other up-and-coming women.

I am attaching the CALIFORNIA LIST e-flier with all the details of the event. I hope that you agree that this is a critical effort that deserves your support. The event is rapidly approaching and your prompt help in publicizing this training is much appreciated.

Best regards,

Renee Brown Holt
Events Coordinator
CALIFORNIA LIST,br>

E-mail: rbholt@californialist.org
Website: http://www.californialist.org
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Fyi...press release from Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Alard's office.

From: Machado, Helen
Sent: Tuesday, September 29, 2009 3:27 PM
Subject: Photo Salvadoran American Advocates Rep Roybal-Allard

(September 24, 2009) Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-34) meets with representatives of the Salvadoran-American Leadership Summit, including Los Angeles members, to discuss their shared concerns about the need for comprehensive immigration reform.

The delegation included the executive director of El Rescate, a non-profit organization located in the Pico Union area of the 34th District which serves immigrant families. Founded in 1981, El Rescate (translated “The Rescue” in English) was the first organization founded in the United States to provide free legal and social services to refugees fleeing the war in El Salvador during the 1980s. Today, in addition to providing these and other critical services to immigrant families, the organization promotes the broader goal of economic empowerment through the creation of credit unions to help immigrant families achieve financial stability in this country.

Nearly 100 members of leading organizations of Salvadoran-Americans traveled to our nation’s capital to participate in the National Salvadoran-American Advocacy Day for Comprehensive Immigration Reform 2009.


Pictured in the photo from left to right (front row): Siris Barrios, Community Coalition, Los Angeles;
Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-34); and Sandra Mendoza, Salvadorans in the World, Los Angeles.

Pictured in the back row from left to right: Dr. Carlos Ramirez, Salvadorans in the World, New York; Francisco Rivera, President Salvadorans in the World, Los Angeles; Salvador Sanabria, Executive Director of El Rescate, Los Angeles; Miguel Gotay, Salvadoran Business Caucus, Arlington VA; Nelson Ayala, Salvadoran Business Caucus, Washington DC.

Helen Machado
Communications Director
U.S. Rep. Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-34)
2330 Rayburn HOB
Washington, D.C. 20515
ph (202) 225-1766
fax (202) 226-0350
Visit www.house.gov/roybal-allard to sign up for periodic e-mail updates from the congresswoman.

The multicultural 34th Congressional District includes: Bell; Bellflower; Bell Gardens; Boyle Heights; Commerce; Cudahy; Downey; Downtown Los Angeles; Huntington Park; Little Tokyo; Maywood; South Park; Vernon; Walnut Park; and portions of Chinatown, East Los Angeles, Florence, Pico Union, and Westlake.

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Subject: You are Invited to Clinica Romero's Health Walk 2009

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TIME TO CONTINUE "OUR" VOTER REGISTRATION!!!

POLITICAL NOTES
The CA Republican Party reports it is launching a new voter registration drive, in part funded by a $250,000 contribution from gubernatorial candidate Meg Whitman. The drive will begin Oct. 1 and the state committee will reward county GOP committees, volunteer groups and candidate campaign committees a $3 "bounty" for valid Republican registration cards submitted through the program.
-Capitol Morning Report

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Please join the HORIZON INSTITUTE and MAYOR ANTONIO VILLARAIGOSA on October 6th for a policy discussion between Los Angeles public officials and community-based leaders and activists.

MAYOR Villaraigosa and top officials of the Departments of Transportation, Housing, Environment and Community/Workforce Development will meet with community organizations, labor leaders, environmentalists, people of faith and leading academics for a structured discussion of critical issues that now face Los Angeles.

WHERE: Moseley-Salvatori Conference Center: 637 South Lucas Avenue, Los Angeles, 90017, between Wilshire and 6th Street just west of downtown

WHEN: Tuesday, October 6, 9:30a.m. to 3:00p.m.

A light lunch will be served.

PARKING: $5 parking is available directly across the street from the conference center

RSVP to: rpodolsky@earthlink.net. Please--it is important that we have a head count.

WHAT happens in Los Angeles has implications for the state and the rest of the country. For this unique opportunity to dialogue with the Mayor and his administration, the Horizon Institute is bringing together some of the most effective people and organizations working for progressive change in Los Angeles. Our goal is to generate thoughtful communication, new ideas and strategic action on issues that are critical for all residents of our city.

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"Bringing the Community Alive"
PUNC's Monthly News for September

Greetings.....

Pico Union Neighborhood Council is shifting the focus towards the youth in our community. We are starting a partnership with City Year Corps, a group that engages youth in a variety of community service and leadership programs within our community and beyond.

Other exciting news includes a townhall meeting with Councilmember Ed Reyes at our next general board meeting on Monday October 5, 2009, 6:30pm at the Kolping House. This will be an excellent opportunity for stakeholders to interact with the Councilmember on issues that are pertinent to our community. This past meeting we had the honor of hosting a presentation by the new Olympic Division Neighborhood Prosecutor, Ms. Minah Park, and there were important public safety issues brought to her attention.

PUNC has partnered with the St. Vincent Medical Center in their free community health fair on Sat Sept 26 from 9am to 3pm. Additional details available on our website. Lastly, the LAPD Citizen's Academy will be hosted by PUNC, a 10 week program that provides an in-depth look at the policing process, a unique opportunity that has not been easily accessible especially to people in our area. Applications for the Citizen's Academy will be available on our website soon.

Thank you to all the people who are working so hard to keep our organization going within the midst of these financially difficult times.

Mark Lee
President
Pico Union Neighborhood Council
1225 S. Union Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90015
213-738-0137
www.picounionnc.org

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Notification for Change of Venue
for
Family Health & Safety Fair
Saturday, September 26, 2009
New Location:
Breed Street Elementary School
2226 E. Third Street
Los Angeles, CA 90033
(Just across the street from original location)

Stop by to discuss important legislative issues concerning health care.

There will be activities for kids of all ages.

Family workshops include guidelines for healthy eating, preventing teen dating violence, improving your physical and mental health and much more.

Click here for more information

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Immigration, Health Debates Cross Paths
Activists on Both Sides Step Up Efforts

By Spencer S. Hsu
Washington Post Staff Writer
Tuesday, September 15, 2009

As Congress's debate over health-care legislation lumbers toward a defining test for the Obama presidency, partisans on both sides of another issue -- immigration -- escalated their own proxy war this week, concluding that the fates of the two issues have become politically linked.

Trying to beat back a furor over whether President Obama's centerpiece initiative would subsidize health care for illegal immigrants, liberal supporters of an immigration overhaul on Monday called a main proponent of that claim a "hate group," citing its founder's ties to white supremacists and interest in racist ideas, such as eugenics.

The counterattack comes as opponents of illegal immigration plan a Capitol Hill lobbying push, starting when 47 conservative radio hosts hold a "town hall of the airwaves" in Washington on Tuesday and Wednesday to highlight the costs of illegal immigration.

Read the story here

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Subject: Afghanistan - Sign Tom Hayden's Petition!

Please forward to your lists:

Please sign Tom Hayden's Petition "Afghanistan: A petition to Take Action Against the War"

Troop increases are pending for Afghanistan. We cannot afford national health care, housing, and clean energy while spending billions on quagmires across several continents.

Act Now!

Click on the link below and add your name to this very important petition.

http://gopetition.com/online/30533.html

Warm Regards,
Susie Shannon

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With just days remaining before Congress returns to D.C. to tackle health insurance reform, we're organizing our biggest push yet to show local support for change -- our "Health Insurance Reform Now: Let's Get It Done!" events.

There are thousands of gatherings across the country, and the event this Thursday in Los Angeles could be one of the best. I hope you can be there as we hear from local leaders and present the thousands of declarations of support for reform that we've been collecting in your area for months.

Don't miss this critical event -- click here to RSVP today. Here are the details:

What: Health Insurance Reform Now Event

Where: Cornfield Park
1245 N. Spring Street
Los Angeles, CA 90012

When: Thursday, September 3rd
5:00 p.m.

RSVP



Every person who shows up to this event -- and each friend they bring -- makes an enormous statement about the depth of local passion for reform.

Please join us:

http://ca.barackobama.com/LosAngelesHIRN

Thanks,

Mary Jane

Mary Jane Stevenson
California State Director
Organizing for America

P.S. -- Before the event, please print off a flyer to display and make sure that your support is visible.

Donate

 

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Dear Students, Educators, NHEC members, and Community leaders:

For those who may not have seen our earlier emails, the National Hispanic Environmental Council (NHEC) is still accepting applications from students to participate in our upcoming 8th Annual, national, "Minority Youth Environmental Training Institute", to be held September 19--26, 2009, in Glorieta, New Mexico, located in beautiful northern NM.

Like our NYC, DC, and CA regional Institutes, the national Institute in New Mexico is an intensive, residential, multi-day, science-based environmental education and environmental career awareness program for talented teens, aged 16-19, selected competitively from all across the U.S. This Institute is 8 days long. Through a full scholarship NHEC will COVER ALL COSTS for accepted students, including round-trip airfare, housing, meals, books, equipment, etc.

Since this is the national Institute, note that the age range now extends to 19 years old and students from all 50 states and Puerto Rico are eligible to apply.

The NM Institute is being funded by a number of federal and non-federal funders, including environmental agencies like the U.S. Dept. of energy, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Natural Resources Conservation Service, and the National Park Service. As in past Institutes, we will be utilizing several national parks and other public lands in northern NM as learning sites. Students will be housed at the Glorieta Conference Center and closely supervised by NHEC instructors and staff.

Like the regionals held during the summer, the NM Institute is designed to teach students about key environmental, energy, and natural resource topics It will also teach students about the wide range of Careers in the environmental, energy, and natural resources arena, as well as give information about universities and college majors open in these fields.

In addition to our Instructors, NHEC also has an overlay of "role models" --working minority professionals from every environmental field -- who each year participate in the Institute as volunteers. Several are present every day to inspire the students, help teach the curriculum, and share their environmental expertise, cultural heritage, and technical knowledge.

The attached pdf files contain all materials necessary for students to apply to the Institute. Please read the "Fact Sheet" first, as it has key information about the program. Interested students should apply as soon as possible as the Institute is fast approaching.

Just so know, the NM Institute is normally held in August. However, this year there were some delays in receiving the funds from our federal sponsors. The result was that we had to shift the Institute into September. But we are moving ahead and will have another great Institute.

We also ask that you forward this (information) on to those you think might be interested in this highly educational program, including qualified students, fellow educators, high schools, colleges, youth organizations, and more.

We appreciate your help.

Feel free to contact NHEC, especially our Programs Coordinator, Juan Rodriguez, at rodriguez@nheec.org or myself, at rrivera@nheec.org if you have any questions. Thank you.

Roger Rivera
President, NHEC

pdf files:
Factsheet
Application Information
Student Application Form
Student Medical Form

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On Thursday, an astounding 280,000 Organizing for America supporters gathered online to huddle with the President at our National Health Care Forum. With Congress about to return to Washington to make historic decisions on health insurance reform, the President chose this critical moment to speak directly to the OFA community. He reminded us of how far we've come and what we can accomplish together:

Remember one thing: Nothing is more powerful than millions of voices calling for change. That's how we won this election. You know this, and that's why since OFA launched its health reform campaign in June you've hosted 11,000 events in more than 2,500 towns in every single state and every single congressional district...I am absolutely confident that we can get this done, but I want everybody to remember, this has never been easy....We are not going to give up now. We are going to get this done.

Now it's up to us to take the next step. This week, we need to make sure every member of Congress heads back to Washington hearing overwhelming support for change. Lies and fear must not have the last word about the health reform America so desperately needs. So here's what you can do: Find and attend a "Let's Get It Done: Health Insurance Reform Now" event near you.

There are thousands of events, in every part of the country. In some places, we're rallying near local congressional offices to deliver signatures of support from voters. In others we're meeting in high-traffic areas to offer passers-by an easy way to get the facts and call Congress, thanking those fighting for reform and urging others to stand with their constituents. Wherever you live, you can find a powerful way to show Congress, the media, and our neighbors that the American people have one clear message about health reform: Let's get it done.

Attend an event

Thursday, the President made the stakes of reform crystal clear. He talked about how, with health care costs rising three times faster than wages, the cost of inaction is simply too high.

He explained how reform will guarantee competition and choice. He described the Insurance Guarantees that will protect every American from discrimination against pre-existing conditions, exorbitant charges, and arbitrary denials or reductions in coverage just when we need it most.

And he made plain his stance on the public option: "So let me just be clear: I continue to support a public option, I think it is important, and I think it will help drive down costs and give consumers choices."

But even the best plan only matters if it passes, and that's where we all have a critical role to play. As the President said:

And that's why what all of you do is so important, because people trust you -- your neighbors, your friends, fellow community members -- they trust you. They know you. And if you are presenting the facts clearly and fairly, I'm absolutely confident that we're going to win this debate. But we're going to have a lot of work to do and I'm grateful that you're willing to do it. Let's go get 'em.

Answer the President's call -- find and attend an event near you:

http://my.barackobama.com/GetItDone


Let's get it done,

Jeremy

Jeremy Bird
Deputy Director
Organizing for America

P.S. -- Couldn't join us on Thursday? You can still see the President's message to you. Click here to see highlights of the President's remarks or the full video of the National Health Care Forum.

Donate

 

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Hello All,

 

This event is for the United Farm Workers who toil under 103 degrees of heat to pick the fruit and vegetables we put on our table...as you know even under government regulations farm workers are still forced to work under severe heat conditions...some die as the result of the heat. This is for the workers and families affected by such tragedies.

 

Please feel free to forward this invite to others...

 

In solidarity,

-SM

 

 

SPECIAL INVITE:

UFW FOUNDATION'S "103 DEGREES" SALSA PARTY

WHEN: THURSDAY, AUG., 27th
TIME: DOORS OPEN AT 5 p.m. – 11 p.m.
AFTER PARTY AT 11 P.M. (LOCATION TO BE DETERMINED)
WHERE: VIVE LOUNGE (61 N. Raymond Ave, Pasadena CA.)

$15 DONATION AT THE DOOR / ALL PROCEEDS WILL GO DIRECTLY TO THE UFW FOUNDATION TO HELP PROTECT THE WORKING FAMILIES THAT FEED AMERICA.

SI SE PUEDE.

*EVENING INCLUDES APPETIZERS AND FREE TASTE SAMPLES OF UFW'S BLACK EAGLE WINE COLLECTION AND FREE TEQUILA TASTE SAMPLES. A 5 MIN. VIDEO PRESENTATION BY THE UFW FOUNDATION AND A SPECIAL PERFORMANCE BY ADRIAN CRUSH.

(NO RSVP REQUIRED JUST DRESS TO IMPRESS AND BRING YOUR BEST SALSA SHOES).

This event is a great way to enjoy a summer night,

while at the same time giving to an excellent cause.

Join us on the 27th.


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5 p.m. - Doors Open
6 p.m. - D.J. Commences and 1st Round of Appetizers
7 p.m. or/ 8 p.m. - Welcome and UFW Video Presentation
9 p.m. - Special Performance and D.J. (Salsa Music)
11 p.m. - Program Concludes
11 p.m. - 2 a.m. (V.I.P. After Party)

For more details please email me at {robertperez.7@gmail.com}

See flyer for the event



 

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MoC Judy Chu Banner

 

You are Cordially Invited to the

District Swearing-In Ceremony of
Judy Chu

Member of Congress, 32nd District


With the oath of Office by


Honorable
Hilda L. Solis
Sunday, August 30th
2:00 pm - 4:00pm


East Lost Angeles College Auditorium
1301 Avenida Cesar Chavez
Monterey Park, CA 91754

Please RSVP to Heather at
RSVPforJudyChu@gmail.com or 310-477-8081

Light refreshments will be served

Parking Available in Parking Structure 3
off Avenida Cesar Chavez



Paid for by Judy Chu for Congress

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Thursday: Strategy meeting with the President

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August 12, 2009

Obama Vows to Focus on Borders
But Immigration Action Won't Come Until 2010

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/08/10/AR2009081001797_pf.html

 

Janet Napolitano on the border, immigration and more

The Homeland Security secretary talks about immigration reform, overhauling Bush administration policies and changes in detention policy.

http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/nation/la-na-napolitano11-2009aug11,0,173799,print.story

 

Obama Says Immigration Changes Must Wait Till 2010

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/08/11/world/americas/11prexy.html?_r=1&hp=&pagewanted=print

 

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H.R.3200
America's Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009 (Introduced in House)

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Fight back against health insurance lies

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Organizing for America



I wanted to send you an urgent invitation to an important forum with Rep. Xavier Becerra this Tuesday, August 11th. He'll be talking to constituents and gathering feedback -- this is an ideal opportunity to make sure your support for health insurance reform is seen and heard at exactly the right time.

Our congressional representatives are back home this month, and they're facing more and more pressure from special interests on health insurance reform. It's critical that we get out there and show them where we stand.

I hope you can join us.

What: Health Care Forum with
Rep. Xavier Becerra

Where: Blessed Sacrament Church
6657 W. Sunset Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90028

When: Tuesday, August 11th
Arrival Time: 9:00 a.m.
Start Time: 10:00 a.m.

RSVP

Our representatives are under attack by Washington insiders, insurance companies, and well-financed special interests who don't go a day without spreading lies and stirring up fear. We need to show that we're sick and tired of it, and that we're ready for real change, this year.

Please come to the forum, and make sure that the most powerful voices in this debate are those calling for real reform, not angrily clamoring for the status quo.

RSVP here:

http://ca.barackobama.com/BecerraTH

Thanks,

Mary Jane

Mary Jane Stevenson
California State Director
Organizing for America

P.S. -- Before the event, please print off a flyer to display and make sure that your support is visible.

 

 

Paid for by Organizing for America, a project of the Democratic National Committee -- 430 South Capitol Street SE, Washington, D.C. 20003. This communication is not authorized by any candidate or candidate's committee.

To unsubscribe, go to: http://my.barackobama.com/unsubscribe

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Organizing for America



I wanted to send you an urgent invitation to an important town hall with Rep. Adam Schiff this Tuesday, August 11th. He'll be talking to constituents and gathering feedback -- this is an ideal opportunity to make sure your support for health insurance reform is seen and heard at exactly the right time.

Our congressional representatives are back home this month, and they're facing more and more pressure from special interests on health insurance reform. It's critical that we get out there and show them where we stand.

I hope you can join us.

What: Health Care Town Hall with
Rep. Adam Schiff

Where: Alhambra Civic Center Library
101 S. First Street Alhambra
Alhambra, CA 91801

When: Tuesday, August 11th
Arrival Time: 6:00 p.m.
Start Time: 7:00 p.m.

RSVP

Our representatives are under attack by Washington insiders, insurance companies, and well-financed special interests who don't go a day without spreading lies and stirring up fear. We need to show that we're sick and tired of it, and that we're ready for real change, this year.

Please come to the town hall, and make sure that the most powerful voices in this debate are those calling for real reform, not angrily clamoring for the status quo.

RSVP here:

http://ca.barackobama.com/AlhambraTH

Thanks,

Mary Jane

Mary Jane Stevenson
California State Director
Organizing for America

P.S. -- Before the event, please print off a flyer to display and make sure that your support is visible.

 

 

Paid for by Organizing for America, a project of the Democratic National Committee -- 430 South Capitol Street SE, Washington, D.C. 20003. This communication is not authorized by any candidate or candidate's committee.

To unsubscribe, go to: http://my.barackobama.com/unsubscribe

 

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Subject: A Must See Film on August 7th - What About Me?

Dear All,

 

Next Friday August 7th, join Evolver LA for an outdoor screening of what I think is the most significant film of the year "What About Me?"  http://www.whataboutme.tv/#home with live music, spoken word and dance under the Full Moon in Topanga Canyon. This event is a collaboration with the Topanga Film Festival.

What About Me? is a spiritual tour de force choreographed with music from around the world.  When I saw it a few months ago I was completely blown away.  I encourage anyone searching for answers to personal questions, questions about the human condition, or ways to make their engagement with the world more elegant and effective to attend the event. 

 

The film starts at 8:30 PM but activities will begin at 6:30 PM.  Tickets are $15.00 and can be purchased by visiting www.itsmyseat.com/Topanga.html.   The location is: 

 

Trust Ranch

1291 Will Geer Road

Topanga, CA 90290

 

** It’s an outdoor screening so be sure to bring a jacket as it will cool off quite a bit after the sun goes down. 

 

Best regards,

 

Kevin Lynn

lynnke@earthlink.net

 

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Subject: Second Notice: :LACDP FAIR

Greetings Democratic Club Leaders and Democrats:

 

 
This is a second reminder forThe Los Angeles Democratic Party will  be hosting a booth at the annual Los Angeles County Fair beginning from September 5 through October 4, 2009.  


The response has been very slow.  We need you!  

 

Please rally your volunteers and adopt a day at the fair.  When responding, please include your top two to three date choices.  Two volunteers are needed for every shift. 

 

I wanted to thank all the Clubs that stepped up so far.  We have the 10th, 18th, and 26th covered all day nad other individual shifts.   


As always, we heavily rely on our organized volunteers who make events such as the Fair a success.  
 
The weekly operating hours are from Wednesday through Sunday 11:00 a.m. to 10:00p.m.. (the shift begins at 12:00, early arrival is recommended, around 11:00/11:30).
 
The booth will be open on  Labor Day Monday Sept. 7th.
 
Volunteers are needed for 3 to 4 hour shifts.  Some of the functions at the booth include the following:
1)   greet people;
2)   inform them about Democratic beliefs and values;
3)   register them as democrats;
4)   pass literature and
5)   organize the booth
 
Volunteers receive free entry into the Fair.  However, you will need to pay for your own parking.
 
The completed schedule and any additional information about the Fair will be shared with everyone in August.
 
In addition, we are supporting the Troops at the Fair.  We will be creating a display wall of pictures of servicewomen and men.  We are looking for (5x7) Photos with info.
Please encourage your community to participate! 
 
Any questions, let me know.
 
Thank you,
Paul
 
“Volunteerism is the voice of the people put into action.”  
--
Paul Naccachian, JD, LLM
2nd Co-Chair, LA County Fair
626-334-4343
esgvdem@gmail.com
 

 

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Want a free clean energy sticker?

Shepard Fairey, creator of the iconic Obama "Hope" poster, has created a beautiful image depicting a clean energy future.
We're offering stickers with the image for FREE to all MoveOn members.

Click here to get yours.

We need to show Congress that Americans are ready to make the switch to clean, renewable sources of energy. If hundreds of thousands of us put these stickers on our cars, bikes, laptops, lockers, cubicles, and dorm-room doors, we'll send a strong message that America's clean energy future matters to all of us.

After you've gotten your free sticker, please forward this to your friends, family, and everyone else you know. Thanks for all you do.

–Anna, Laura, Joan, Marika and the rest of the team

Want to support our work? We're entirely funded by our 5 million members—no corporate contributions, no big checks from CEOs. And our tiny staff ensures that small contributions go a long way. Chip in here.

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Support the Complete Streets Act of 2009 Transportation for America Coalition

Ever try to walk down a road with no sidewalk? Been forced into a close call with traffic while biking through a busy intersection? Ran across a street with no crosswalks to catch your bus?

 

Well, Congress has a chance right now to change our old road-building habits and make sure our streets take all of us into account, whether we're walking, biking, or taking public transportation. Because roads aren't just for cars—they're for all of us.

 

But our representatives in Congress need to hear from their constituents—from you and me—that there's a real demand for safer streets from folks everywhere in the country. I just sent my members of Congress a message asking them to co-sponsor this "complete streets" bill—will you send a letter too?

http://action.smartgrowthamerica.org

 

Mandating complete streets for new road construction is a no-brainer. It would ensure that we have safe sidewalks and bike lanes, pedestrian crossings, and safe places to wait for public transportation. It would help revitalize business districts, keep kids safe on their way to school, and allow seniors and Americans20with disabilities to move around town with freedom and flexibility. And doing it right the first time is significantly cheaper than having to retrofit streets once they’ve been constructed.

 

Local governments are already leading the way. More than 80 state and local governments have passed ordinances mandating that new road construction provide a full menu of transportation options to meet the needs of everyone using the road. Now we need Congress to take the next step for all Americans—to make cities and towns safer and make it easier for people to leave their cars at home.

Please, help out and ask your representative and senators to become co-sponsors today.

Let's Complete America's Streets!

 

Thanks so much for your help!

 

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Support our Teachers

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Sandra Mendoza
Project Coordinator
*Neighborhood Council Election Unit
*Precincting Section

City of Los Angeles
Office of the City Clerk
Elections Division
Piper Technical Center
555 Ramirez Street
Ste. 300, Space 377
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Tel: 213.978.0406
Fax: 213.978.0376

Please note my extension number has changed.

Please see the attached from the Emergency Management Department.

Good afternoon to all,

Attached is a FREE emergency preparedness training program. Please assist us in our efforts to prepare
our communities for emergencies. Space is limited. To sign up please e-mail mona.curry@lacity.org
Thanks.

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