Events
month | week | day | tableThis event is being hosted by the Wake County Progressive Democrats. The goal is to allow the delegates to the county convenion a chance to hear directly from the candidates.
All are encouraged to arrive at 6:30 to talk with fellow Democrats and formulate questions.
The actual forum will begin at 7pm.
The Wake Democratic Men's Club (WDMC) will hold its regular dinner meeting on Monday, April 9, 2007 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. PLEASE RSVP FOR DINNER AT 919-363-3664 or by email (wakedemmen@wakedems.org).
Our guest speaker for the April 2007 meeting is the Hon. Harold Webb, a member of the Wake County Board of Commissioners. Commissioner Webb will discuss the issues facing Wake County today. He will also speak on his experience as a member of the famed Tuskegee Airmen during World War II. Time permitting, a short Q&A session will follow Commissioner Webb's address.
On March 29, 2007, Commissioner Webb received the Congressional Gold Medal in a ceremony in Washington, DC. Click here and here for news accounts of the award ceremony.
This promises to be a most interesting and informative presentation, so be sure to RSVP as soon as possible!
Congressman Bob Etheridge Kicks Off Next Race
Thursday April 12th 5:30pm
The Times Building
14 East Hargett Street Raleigh, NC
Guest $75 Senior Dems and YDs $50 Contact 821-9055 campaignresources@nc.rr.com
RE-ELECTION CAMPAIGN KICK-OFF FOR RUSS STEPHENSON
On Thursday evening, April 12, hosts Sandy Babb and Barrett Kays and other supporters and friends of Raleigh City Councilor Russ Stephenson will help him kick-off his re-election campaign. The reception will be held at Sandy and Barrett's home at 5615 Lambshire Circle in Raleigh from 5:30 to 7:00 pm. Sponsorships are $1000 (co-hosts), $500 (sponsors) and $250 (patrons) and tickets are $50 per person.
Contact Cynthia Ball at cball@BallMediation.com or (919)387-9479 for sponsorships, directions or more information. RSVP to russ@RussforRaleigh.com or (919)828-3699.
Please come and help reelect Russ for Raleigh!
United Nations Association
West Triangle and Wake County Chapter
Conference on
HUMAN RIGHTS, AN ENDANGERED CONCEPT
The United Nations and the Advancement of Human Rights
Saturday, April 14, 2007, 8:15-4:45
McKimmon Center, NCSU
Registration information: www.nchumanrights.org or 919.832.7099.
April 18,2007 Crabtree Mariott 11:00 am -1:00 pm - soup and salad lunch. The speaker is Senator Tony Foriest. Sen. Foriest is the former President of NC Senior Democrats.
Our guest speaker will be Peter Walz from the
NC Conservation Network. Peter will speak on
North Carolina's energy policy and what a smart
energy plan would look like for our state.
Peter joined the NC Conservation Network staff
in December 2005. Prior to coming to the
NC Conservation Network he spent almost seven
years as a community organizer with Democracy
North Carolina, organizing for campaign
finance and voting rights issues in the state.
As usual, our event is a potluck that will
begin at 6:30pm with the speaker to begin at
6:45pm. Business meeting to follow speaker.
I hope to see you all there.
John Hollingsworth, President
Wake County Progressive Democrats
Come join The NCSU College Democrats and the Progressive Democrats in watching "Out of Balance." With Earth day around the corner, our climate is being pushed further out of balance by the increasing use of fossil fuels. "Out of Balance" is an independent one hour expose that establishes the science and urgency of global warming and reveals Exxon Mobil's deliberate disinformation campaign to undermine the science and block crucial action. The film shows the way forward and inspires us to think big about renewable energy solutions. Come think big with us.
e-mail tpilsley@ncsu.edu for more info
County Convention
Saturday, April 21 -- 9:30 am
Knightdale High School
100 Bryan Chalk Lane, Knightdale
Directions to KHS:
Take the I440/Beltline to US 64 East (Business) to Knightdale. Turn left onto Old Knight Road. Go about ¼ of a mile past Forestville Road and the school will be on the left.
WCDP Board Meeting, 6:30 pm, Goodwin House, 220 Hillsborough Street, Raleigh.
The Death Penalty
Colin Willoughby, Wake County District Attorney, and Jim French, a strong advocate against the death penalty, will address capital punishment in NC at the April 24 meeting of the Western Wake Democrats.
Since 1973, 123 people on death row across the country have been exonerated after being wrongly convicted, according to the Death Penalty Information Center. Five of those have been in North Carolina. Currently, 166 people are on death row in the state. Since 1984, 43 men and women have been executed in North Carolina, according to the state Department of Corrections.
Loc: Glenaire Retirement Center in Cary, April 24 at 7:00 pm
Elections of Club Officers is also on the Agenda.
All Western Wake Democratic Club meetings are free and open to the public. More information at http://westernwakedems.org/
THUR 4/26. 5:30 - 7pm. Campaign kick-off Reception for Judge Kristin Ruth
The Historic Guess Ogle House, 215 South Academy St., Cary
All are invited to a reception for Judge Kristin Ruth as she kicks off her campaign for the North Carolina Court of Appeals. Join Sheila Ogle and the Gal Pals as we help raise $10,000 Seed Money. $500 – Sponsor “Pal”; $250-Gal “Pal”; $100 - Friend; Ticket: $50. Sponsors, Pals and Friends will be recognized at the event! Please let us know if you can join us for Judge Ruth’s campaign kickoff! RSVP to (919) 395-5412 or lgrafstein@mindspring.com.
The 2007 Jefferson-Jackson Breakfast will be held on Saturday, April 28 at the North Raleigh Hilton.
Registration begins at 8:00 am and buffet lines open at 9:00 am. Advance tickets are on sale now for $35.00. Tickets purchased at the door will be $40.00.
Reception for Congressman Health Shuler
11th Congressional District
With Special Guest Democratic Caucus Chairman Rahm Emanuel
At Cafe Luna
136 East Hargett St.
Raleigh, NC
12:00-2:00pm
Sponsor $1000
Host $500
Guest $250
To RSVP or for additional information please contact:
Alexi Stoller at (202) 997-9862
alexis@heathshuler.com
Candidate for U.S. Congress
8th Congressional District
The North Carolina Democratic Party is pleased to announce that the Honorable Rahm Emanuel will be the featured guest at the annual Jefferson-Jackson Dinner on April 28th in Raleigh.
Emanuel is a U.S. Congressman from Illinois. He serves on the U.S. House Ways and Means Committee and is the House Democratic Caucus Chairman.
As chairman of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee during the 2006 election cycle, Emanuel helped orchestrate the successful takeover of the U.S. House.
“We are delighted to have Congressman Emanuel as our special guest for the Jefferson-Jackson Dinner,” said Jerry Meek, NCDP chairman. “His integrity and willingness to ask tough questions of an increasingly recalcitrant Bush Administration is an inspiration to us all.”
NC Democratic Party Jefferson-Jackson Dinner, Saturday, April 28, 2007
5:30 p.m. Reception
7:00 p.m. Banquet
9:30 p.m. JJ After Dark
Hilton North Raleigh, 3415 Wake Forest Road, Raleigh
For ticket information, please contact Sallie Leslie at 800-229-3367, ext. 205 or sleslie@ncdp.org by April 24th.
SUN 4/29. 2 – 6pm. Russ Stephenson to host an Open House
Home of Russ Stephenson and Ellen Longino, 213 Oberlin Road, Raleigh.
The event is an opportunity for Russ and his wife Ellen Longino to express appreciation to Russ's supporters and is also a chance for others to meet him and learn more about his work on the City Council. All are invited and there is no charge to attend.
SUN 4/29. 3 – 5pm. Meet and Greet for Dan Besse, candidate for the 2008 Democratic nomination for North Carolina Lieutenant Governor
Hosts: Jeri and Mike Gray, 2406 Stafford Ave, Raleigh NC
As a member of several statewide environment-related commissions, Dan served effectively for two decades to improve stewardship of our environment. As a two-term Winston-Salem City Council member he understands the important role that local governments play in conserving open space and protecting our water and air, and he realizes the challenges they face in funding these missions in the face of dramatic population growth. With extensive hands-on experience in governing at both the state and local levels, he understands how critical it is that both levels cooperate with each other and with citizens to make these efforts succeed. To learn more about Dan visit his website at http://www.danbesse2008.org and join us on April 29 for food, drink, fellowship and the opportunity to meet Dan. To help us with planning, RSVP to (919) 832-8176 or jerigray@mindspring.com by April 25
The Wake County Young Democrats will hold their Friday After-work Social at Mitch's Tavern (2426 Hillsborough Street, Raleigh, NC) on May 4th, 2007. The social will begin at 6:30 p.m. There is no cost to attend this event, but memberships to the Wake YD's are available. We hope to make this a monthly gathering of Young and Young-at-Heart Democrats. For more information please email Jason Kessler at president@wakeyd.org Hope to see y'all on the 4th of May for some after work fun!
