the Metropolitan Democratic Club

Our next Club meeting:

Tuesday, April 29 at 7 PM
MDC Elections & Municipal endorsements

Location:

L.A. County Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO
Conference Room
2130 W. James M. Wood Blvd.
Los Angeles 90006 map

(1 blk W of Alvarado. Enter parking from Lake,
pull close to gate - it opens automatically)

MDC 2008 Calendar

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May 19th, 2008

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MDC Club endorsements:
John A. Pérez's candidacy for assemblyman of the 46th Assemby District
May 13 Event for John Perez
Perez for Assembly Campaign Hours

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to choose their delegates to the Denver Convention.

Sandra Mendoza is running for Congressional District Delegate for the 2008
Democratic Party National Convention.
She has worked in voter registration drives in the community, has worked in Democratic
candidate campaigns at a local, state and national level; and has just wrapped up her term as
Chair of the Metropolitan Democratic Club. She believes in continuing to build our
democratic base, improving our democratic platform and defending our democratic values.
Sandra is proud to be an independent thinking Democrat committed to the party. So...

IF YOU ARE A REGISTERED DEMOCRAT (and if you’re not, you can register on site),
LIVE IN ANY OF THE FOLLOWING COMMUNITIES, support Hilary Clinton for President and want to vote to help decide who from our district will represent at
the Democratic National Convention in Denver, Colorado –
Vote for SANDRA MENDOZA for CD 31 Delegate!

Echo Park, Eagle Rock, Glassell Park, Atwater Village, Westlake, Hollywood, Silver Lake, Highland Park, Garvanza, Mt. Washington, Pico Union, Byzantine-Latino Quarter, Lincoln Heights, Montecito Heights, El Sereno, Koreatown, and Historic Filipinotown.
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The Caucuses to elect the state delegates will start promptly at 3:00 PM, signing in will begin at 2:00 PM. To expedite the process on Sunday, you can pre-register for the caucuses at www.cadem.org (the Party has created a wiget to pre-register, you will find it on the right hand side of the main page). The deadline for online pre-registration is April 10th at NOON!
Voting will take place at the:
Lincoln Heights Senior Center
2323 Workman St., Los Angeles, CA 90031
Directions To Here
CD 31 is Representative Xavier Becerra’s District.

Please NOTE - Caucuses will be conducted simultaneously statewide
this coming Sunday! Same rules apply, but voting location varies -
If you do not reside in the above mentioned communities but live in:

*CD 34 - Lucille Roybal-Allard District
Roybal Youth and Family Center
2130 E. 1st Street Suite 305, Los Angeles, CA 90033
Directions To Here
*VOTE FOR RHETT FRANCISCO - Metropolitan Democratic Club, Vice Chair

**CD 38 - Grace Napolitano District
Location Pending (check www.cadem.org) for details
**VOTE FOR PATRICIA PEREZ - Metropolitan Democratic Club, Member

These are great democrats, dedicated to civic engagement who believe in
supporting Democratic candidates. Politically active in the community.

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2008 Presidential Primaries and Caucuses
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Cleveland Democratic Debate: February 26, 2008
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Democratic Presidential Primary Debate: February 21, 2008
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2008 Presidential Primary Election
Tuesday, Feb. 5

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Become a member, join us at our next meeting :)

2008 CLUB ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP DUES $12/YR

JOIN THE METROPOLITAN DEMOCRATIC CLUB

We are a grassroots political action committee trying to make a difference in building a stronger progressive democratic base in the communities we serve. We are a Club in communities where much political work needs to be done!

Our members are a diverse group of individuals from professionals, students and retirees.

We hit the ground at campaign time, we learn and educate ourselves on issues, meet and greet democratic candidates interested in representing us, and as a group we speak up for or against the politics affecting our communities.

As a member of the Club you have voting rights in the decision making process of the Club for example Club elections, endorsements, events, etc. Our membership is wallet friendly - only $12 a year :) Students and seniors 6 bucks! ....though you will NOT be dscouraged or turned away for wanting to contribute more :))

ACTIVISTS, ACTIVE OR INACTIVE - ALL DEMS INVITED!

We welcome the participation of registered democrats who are willing to participate in political organizing, meetings, community events, etc.

Financial contributing members also welcomed :)

Well, what da ya kno'?!

Since Secretary Bowen discertified most voting machines and ordered counties up and down the state to bring them to compliance, hu, hum - make them hack proof! ...the Republicans are trying to figure out how to steal the presidency once again! Their latest scheme, taking away/splitting the Electoral College votes in California. While most of us agree that the ECV, the system, needs reform we can also agree that customizing it to ensure a Republican victory is NOT the most democratic approach. Meanwhile, the Governor will weight in whether to allow an iniative that will allow the Republicans to steal "Kahlifornea" from US. (for action emails visit www.couragecampaign.org)

So. we can all put our angry calls to the governor's office (916.445.2841 or 213.897.0322) but when has that stopped the right wingers?....One of the best actions to ensure a democratic victory in '08, is to widen our numbers in voter registration and continue to grow and secure our bases, much work is needed in red counties, particularly central cali and the inland empire. If you know anyone in these areas, make a call and suggest the following:

Have you registered a new voter lately?

-a neighbor

-a relative

-a co-worker

-a friend

-did anyone you know recently move, or change their name?...

Pick voter reg forms at your nearest post office, library, and most public buildings...

Forward this email to other dems in the area, read on...

Sandra Mendoza, Chair

Metropolitan Democratic Club

323.842.0751

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Our membership/sponsorship dollars at work...

CONGRATULATIONS!!!

Silvia R. of Belmont High School, recipient of the Metropolitan Democratic Club Scholarship.

The MDC scholarship is awarded to high school students who have demonstrated being active / activists outside of their curricula and express their continued commitment to social justice.

Silvia recently graduated from high school and is now attending CSUN, majoring in Political Science.

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MDC receives no funding from the Democratic National Committee or California Democratic Party for our campaign office so we are dependent on your generosity to open and run the office.
Grassroots Sponsor
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Sponsorship Levels:
Grassroots $1,000 True Blue $500 Blue $250
Supporter $100 Friend of the MDC $50
Click here to contribute online!

Click here to contribute to the MDC Scholarship Fund(for High School Activists & Organizers)

For more information email chair@MetDemClub.org or call 323-842-0751.