Events
The WCYDs' would like to invite you to our 2010 Strategic Planning Session. Plan for Saturday, January 16th at the Goodwin House at 12PM. This meeting will be about how your organization will move forward for the upcoming year. We need your time and feedback as to where you would like this to go.
Key things to discuss but not limited too:
Increasing Membership
Communications
Review of Bylaws
Focusing on key races
What is your vision? What should we focus on? Speak on it.
The hope is that this will be a very frank and open discussion between all of us so we can move this organization forward and prepare for what will be a year full of surprises. Any questions, please feel free to contact John Verdejo at Jrverdejo@gmail.com.
Join our facebook group at http://www.facebook.com/#/group.php?gid=18654701290&ref=ts
Crabtree Marrriott Hotel
Dr. Robert Clark, NC State University profesor of Ecomonics will speak on the Economics of Aging.
Dr. Clark has been appointed by State Treasurer Janet Cowell to chair the Future of Retirement Study Commission.
The public is invited to attend.
220 Hillsborough Street
Raleigh, NC 27603
The AAC mission is to act as a liasion between the community and public officials to inform and educate the community, in addition to support candidates running for office.
220 Hillsborough Street
Raleigh, NC 27603
admin@wakedems.org
919.828.5656
All are welcome to attend this meeting. In fact, we encourage it.
The meeting begins at 6:00pm and ends around 8:00pm. If you are new to the area, new to the Democratic Party, or been around forever, but want to know more, please join us.
Where: The Goodwin House (NCDP Building)
220 Hillsborough Street
Raleigh, NC27603
919.828.5656
admin@wakedems.org
Monthly meeting - every fourth tuesday of the month.
220 Hillsborough Street
Raleigh, NC 27603
919.828.5656
admin@wakedems.org
Elaine Marshall, one of three Democratic candidates for the US Senate, will speak to the Western Wake Democrats at the Glenaire, 4000 Glenaire Circle, in Cary at 7:00pm on January 26, 2010.
Marshall, the current NC Secretary of State, will be running in the Democratic primary this spring for the opportunity to face incumbent Republican Richard Burr. Marshall has been endorsed by 23 current and former Wake County elected officials. She is the first women to be elected to a state-wide office in North Carolina. She was first elected Secretary of State in 1996 and has been reelected three times.
The event is free and open to the public.
The Glenaire is just north of W. Cornwall Rd, one block West of Kildair Farm Rd. in Cary.
North Raleigh Presbyterian Church
11905 Strickland Road
Raleigh, NC 27613
contact Rita Roberts with any questions
ritaroberts@earthlink.net
Democratic Women of Wake County will hold their monthly luncheon meeting on Thursday, January 28, 2010 at the NC State University Club, 4200 Hillsborough Street.
The program speakers will be the three Democrats running for contested positions in North Carolina’s appellate courts. Judge Bob Hunter is a candidate for the NC Supreme Court. Judge Jane Gray and attorney Leto Copeley are candidates for the NC Court of Appeals.
The buffet lunch lines open at 11:30 am with the program starting at 12:00 Noon. The cost of the luncheon is $15.00 payable at the door. For reservations email Nancy Looper at info@dwwc.net or call Martha Farmer at 782-1272. The deadline for reservations is Tuesday, January 26, 2010 at 10:00 am.
Money Matters: Small Businesses & the NC Budget
NC Representative Darren Jackson to Speak at the Northern Wake Dems
Location:
Milton's Pizza & Pasta
8853 Six Forks Road
Raleigh, NC 27615
For more information call Kevin at 802-8286
Where: Goodwin House
220 Hillsborough Street
Raleigh, NC 27603
contact: eporter@gmail.com for more information
The Wake Democratic Men's Club (WDMC) will hold its regular dinner meeting on February 8, 2010 at the Clarion Hotel, 320 Hillsborough St., Raleigh, one block west of Goodwin House.
Registration starts at 6 PM, and a plated dinner is served at 6:30 PM. The cost of the sit-down dinner is $16 for members, first-time guests, and those not eligible for Club membership, $20 for non-members. All registered Wake County voters are eligible for Club membership. Please note the change in the cost of the meal for non-members.
PLEASE RSVP FOR DINNER AT 919-828-5656 or by email (wakedemmen@wakedems.org) no later than Monday, February 8 at 10 AM.
Program
Our main guest speaker will be US Senate candidate Ken Lewis.
Candidates for the North Carolina General Assembly, including Darren Jackson, Jeanne Milliken Bonds, Rosa Gill, and possibly Bernard Allen II will also make brief presentations.
Time-permitting, a Q&A session will follow.
All are welcome - not just men. Please join us for good food, good fellowship, and an opportunity to connect with other Democrats!
Goodwin House
220 Hillsborough Street
Raleigh, NC 27603
Contact Erica Porter for information
etporter@gmail.com
SENATOR DAN BLUE HOSTS TOWN HALL MEETING FOR WAKE FOREST AND ROLESVILLE
Blue will give residents an opportunity to share their concerns prior to legislative session
Senator Dan Blue is hosting a town hall meeting from 6:30 pm – 8:00pm on Thursday, February 11 at the Northern Regional Center. Senator Blue encourages members of the local community to attend and engage in a conversation on the goals and priorities of the state government in 2010.
"Although we do not go back into formal session until May, it is important that we get to work now on solving the challenges facing North Carolina,” said Blue. “Creating jobs and lowering the unemployment rate continues to be my top priority, and is unequivocally the most pressing need across our district. However, as we move forward we must not lose focus of our other goals, such as working to create the top public education system in the nation, providing affordable and accessible health care and cracking down on gangs, drugs, and violence within our communities."
Blue knows that Wake County parents and teachers have many concerns as we move into 2010 and hopes to hear from each of them along with others to help shape policy for our State. The State Legislature has worked hard to ensure that public education is a top priority and Senator Blue will continue that tradition and fight for what is best for the children of Wake County.
Senator Blue currently serves on the following committees: Appropriations/Base Budget, Appropriations on Education/Higher Education, Commerce, Finance, Judiciary, Rules, and Ways and Means.
The event will be at the Northern Regional Center at 350 Holding Street in Wake Forest and is open to all.
NCAE Building
700 S. Salisbury Street
Raleigh, NC 27601
Place: Solas Nightclub
419 Glenwood Avenue
Raleigh, N.C.
Description:
On Friday, February 12th, the Wake County Young Democrats and the Young Democrats of North Carolina are joining forces for a social event and fundraiser for Haiti at Solas Lounge at 7PM.
We are donating absolutely all the proceeds from this event to the Clinton/ Bush Haiti Fund in which the suggested donation is $10. But of course more is appreciated.
So we are asking Democrats, Republicans, and other political and non political affiliations of all ages, to come and join us the night before the State Executive Committee meeting for this social event and fundraiser for Haiti. And even if you just want to come out and have a good time for a good cause, come through because it will be for a good cause. And everyone that contributes $10 or more, will be entered into a raffle to win a $50 dollar visa gift card as our way of saying thank you.
Our country has showed unwavering support towards the people of Haiti. We thank all of you who have given thus far through your text messages and phone calls to several charitable organizations. Let's continue that spirit of giving. Please join us for this night of fun, but yet, of a serious matter.
Durham Marriott Convention Center
201 Foster Street
Durham, NC 27701
