Events

In Saturday’s News and Observer, it was stated that only 8 emails had been sent to the county commissioners to support fully funding the school board’s budget request. School leaders asked for a $29 million increase in county support for the coming year, but County Manager David Cooke has recommended an increase of only about $12 million.

Info about the school board’s request can be found at:

http://www.wcpss.net/budget/2005-06-bpss/

http://www.wakegov.com/general/budget/2006/default.htm



There is a public hearing on the budget request on Monday June 6th: 2 pm during the regular scheduled Board of Commissioners' meeting at the Wake County Courthouse, or 7pm at the Wake County Commons Building

Thanks to coalition member NC Voters for Clean Elections, who are going to include lobbying reform as one of their two issues (the other issue will be voter owned elections) during their lobbying day on Tuesday, June 7th.

Here is the description of their event from the website. Please contact me at 919-833-0092 if you would like to participate. You can go to either the free breakfast or free lunch, or both, before heading to the General Assembly to talk to legislators. We can contact your local media to let them know you’re coming to Raleigh. That will give our issue local press coverage as well:

The Southern Wake Democrats meet the 1st Tuesday of each month, Dinner at 6:30 Program 7:00-8:30 pm

After searching far and wide for a meeting location for our June meeting, we've finally decided on the location for the June Southern Wake Dems meeting. I am excited to have Deborah Ross and Linda Coleman as our honored guests. They will be speaking about current issues facing the General Assembly, especially since North Carolina is just shy of a fiscal crisis this year.

The meeting will be on Tuesday, June 7th at Golden Corral on Hwy 70 in Garner. For those interested in eating dinner, we will be gathering at 6:30 pm in the community room. Those interested in just attending the meeting, we will start at 7:00 pm in the community room located at the back of the restaraunt.

If you have any questions or need further directions, please contact Michelle Hall at mhall25@nc.rr.com or 661-1024.

Please note that our July meeting will be on Tuesday, July 5th at Lake Benson Park in Garner. Further information will be available at our June meeting. Also, be prepared to talk after our guest speakers about what we can do as a group to organize the few precincts that are officially unorganized.

I look forward to seeing you on June 7th !

Michelle Hall
District 2 Coordinator
16-09 Precinct Chair

Committee meeting at the Flying Saucer. Ideas, planning, action!

Regular meeting of Technology Committee scheduled the 2nd Thursday of each month from 6-8PM.

• 8 AM - Women's 5K Run/Walk
• 9:30 AM - Open 5K Run/Walk
• 10:15 AM - One-Mile Fun Run/Walk
• 10:45 AM Little Road Runner's Race (children ages 3-5)

The Komen Race For The Cure is Sat, June 11th at Meredith College. If you are unfamiliar with this, The Susan G Komen Foundation is an organization committed to supporting women that have been diagnosed with Breast Cancer, educating women on prevention and eventually finding a cure. Race for the Cure is their biggest fundraiser, generating over 17,000 participants last year, just in the Triangle.

Triangle Democrats have a team that will be participating together. To register for this event go to:

What does it take to have a successful precinct? Precinct officers are invited to learn more about the resources available and jobs ahead as we move into campaign season. This session will be similar to those offered previously.

The Senior Democrats of Wake County meet the third Wednesday of every month at 11:00 at the Marriott restaurant at 1000 Navaho Drive, across Glenwood Avenue from Crabtree Valley Mall.

We've got the location, now we just need to nail down the details! Join us in planning for an upcoming event.

Meeting to finalize Candidate Forum plans

Regular meeting the third Saturday morning every month from 9:00 A.M. to noon at the NC Academy of Trial Lawyers Building, 1312 Annapolis.

meets the third Thursday of the month

The North Carolina Democratic Party cordially invites you to join Governor Michael F. Easley and the Democratic Council of State at the 2005 Legislative Reception honoring our Democratic Legislators.

June 21, 5-7 PM,

RSVP: Sallie Leslie, 919-821-2777 x205, sleslie@ncdp.org

Regular meeting of the Wake County Democratic Party Board

"Continuing Economic and Social Progess in North Carolina"

Hispanic Democrats of North Carolina 4th Annual Conference

Time: 11:30 to 5:30 pm, dinner and keynote at 4:30 pm

Tickets: $35 until June 10, $45 at the door

Mail Checks to HDNC, 220 Hillsborough Street, Raleigh, NC 27603 or register on line at www.hdnc.org. Contact Ricardo Velasquez at 919-667-0662 for more information or to RSVP.

• Hosts - $1000
• Patrons - $500
• Sponsors - $250

Western Wake Democrats for Democrats in Cary and the rest of western Wake County. They meet the last Tuesday of every month. Contact Matthew Danielson at mdanielson@nc.rr.com or 522-9837.

$45 per guest. RSVP by June 26 to 919-782-1573 or jkekas@nc.rr.com

Lakoff Workshop for Expressing Democratic Issues: Join us in a workshop discussion group about the better ways to express democratic values as suggested by George Lakoff. We are looking for positive and effective ways to express issues of concern in North Raleigh as well as a deeper understanding of how to communicate our political beliefs regarding national issues. Contact: Stephen Beck or Stephanie Jurney sbeck@studyskills.net;
stephaniejurney@yahoo.com Location: Eastgate Neighborhood Center
4200 Quail Hollow Drive, Raleigh, NC 27609,
Click here for a map

Young Professionals' "Back the Bowtie" Reception From: The Friends of Ty Harrell Committee Location: Bogart's American Grill 510 Glenwood Avenue Raleigh, NC When: Thursday, June 30, 6:00pm to 8:00pm Phone: 919.832.1122 Our own Ty Harrell is running for the State House and needs our help! Please join us and support Ty as he begins the campaign that will "Retire Russell Capps!" There will be plenty of great food, cold drinks and enjoyable conversation. We hope we can count on you to help make the difference in this election. TYtan - $150 Bowtie Buddy - $75 Rising Stars - $50 You can also contribute to the campaign online! Visit WWW.VOTETYHARRELL.COM for details.

First day of Filing for all Candidates beginning at 12:00 noon. Last Day to file is August 5, 12 noon City of Raleigh, Town of Cary and Board of Education, Districts 1, 2, 7 and 9 Election held October 11, 2005. All other Municipal and any Run-off Elections held November 8, 2005