LATEST NEWS
At the last meeting of the Washington State Central Committee in Walla Walla, they voted to change the manner of nominating our Congressional District Representatives to Congress. The nominations will now be done by the State Central Committee rather than by the Congressional Districts that they represent.
The State Central Committee also voted to eliminate the 2010 precinct caucuses. However when this change was found to be in violation of the State Charter they proposed making the necessary changes to the State Charter.
At the next meeting of the State Central Committee on January 29th and 30th, there will be three votes that will make major changes in how our Democratic Party operates in this state: nominating Congressional District Representatives at State Central Committee Meetings rather than in the Congressional Districts, changing the State Charter to allow canceling precinct caucuses, and eliminating precinct caucuses this year.
If any of these changes concern you, please contact your Precinct Committee Officer so that he/she will be able to give feedback to our State Committeeman and State Committeewoman before they attend the next State Central Committee Meeting at the end of this month.
Gail Nicolls, Editor of Online Announcements
Skagit County Democratic Party
UPCOMING EVENTS and ANNOUNCEMENTS
1. Dollar Movie Night, Friday, Jan. 8, 7 p.m., Party Headquarters, Mount Vernon
The DVD for January 8th will be Crips and Bloods Made in America.
"A cluster of neighborhoods lies in the heart of Southern California , Los Angeles where streets and boulevards form a grid between concrete ribbons of freeways. Surrounded by the California Dream, this region has a legacy. Nearly a quarter of its young men will end up in prison. Many others will end up dead. These neighborhoods in south Los Angeles are home to two of America's most infamous gangs, the Crips and the Bloods.
On these streets over the past 30 years, more than 15,000 people have been murdered in an ongoing cycle of gang violence that continues unabated. It was here, just a few miles from the gated communities and sprawling mansions of Beverly Hills , where America's most bloody and costly outbreaks of civil unrest erupted not once but twice. This chilling PBS documentary was an official selection at the Sundance Film Festival and four other international film festivals. Will Reichert from the Skagit County Sheriffs Office will be among those participating in the post film discussion.
2. Skagit Dem Executive Board Meeting, Saturday, Jan. 9, 9 – 10 a.m.,
Party Headquarters, Mount Vernon
All interested Democrats are welcome to attend this and all Party meetings.
2. Skagit Dem Central Committee Meeting, Saturday, Jan. 9, 10 a.m. – noon, Party Headquarters, Mount Vernon
5. Skagit Dems Sustainability and Environment Committee Meeting, Tuesday, Jan.
12, 5:30-7:00 p.m., Party Headquarters, Mount Vernon.
This will be an organizational and planning session for 2010, to reach consensus on priorities for the coming year, sub-committee break out & tasks, proposed speaker series, etc. All are welcome to attend and participate in this lively & active group! Contact: Steve Crider, Chairperson, 360-757-3130 or scrider@skagitdemocrats.org
6. Mardi Gras, 39th LD Fund Raiser, Saturday, Feb. 13, 2010, 7:00 – 8:30 p.m., The Anchor Pub, Everett
Mark your calendar for a Mardi Gras Party, including a gumbo/Slaw/Cornbread Buffet, no host bar, live dance music and SPECIAL surprises. Live music 8:30pm - midnight).
For more info http://wa-democrats-39ld.org/mardigras.php
Order tickets: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/90409
ANNOUNCEMENTS
1. January Membership Renewals Going Out Soon.
Please consider becoming a paid member of the Skagit County Democratic Party. Individual memberships are only $20 and family memberships are $35. If the Skagit Dems received $20 from each of you who read these announcements, most of our expenses would be taken care of this year and our fund raisers could be dedicated to helping elect Democrats.
If you have any of your contact information has changed, please call 336-1555 and we will make the corrections.
2. The Holiday Open House on New Year's Eve
It was well attended and everyone seemed to be enjoying conversation, food and music. Thanks to everyone who supported the event and stayed to clean up.
3. Caucus Calling Project to Continue,
We are also going to resume mailing membership forms to the caucus attendees we call .
Help with phoning would be appreciated.
4. Collection of Food for the Food Bank to Continue
Please remember to bring one or two non-perishable food items when you attend the meetings this coming weekend or whenever you drop in for a cup of coffee and conversation.
