Roadmap To Victory 9.2.08
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Roadmap to Victory - 9.2.08 |
In this issue
Senators Jon Tester (D-MT) and Sherrod Brown (D-OH) to Campaign for Tom Allen |
Senators Jon Tester (D-MT) and Sherrod Brown (D-OH) to Campaign for Tom AllenMaine will be visited by two of the Senate’s newest and most beloved members, Senators Jon Tester of Montana and Sherrod Brown of Ohio. The two are heading to Maine to campaign for Rep. and U.S. Senate Nominee Tom Allen later this week. Come on out to meet them all at the following events:
Conversation for Change and Community Supper in South Paris
Town Hall with Tom Allen and Senator Brown in Biddeford
Town Hall with Tom Allen and Senator Brown in Lewiston
Yes We Can! Country Fair (SEE MORE INFO BELOW)
Town Hall with Tom Allen and Senator Brown in Bangor |
“Yes, We Can!” Country Fair in Brunswick!Take a fun Maine summer fair and add Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH); Maine’s NEXT U.S. Senator, Tom Allen; Maine’s soon-to-be first Democratic woman elected to federal office, Chelie Pingree; and lots of kids and animals, and you’ve got something to do on Saturday, September 6th! From noon to 4:00 p.m., at the home of Patty Carton and John Newlin (30 East Coxon Road) in Brunswick, we are hosting a “Yes We Can!” Country Fair. Bring the kids for pony and hay rides, a cake walk, kids’ crafts, a pie-eating contest, diaper derby, raffle, and yes, Donkey Drop Bingo ($75 a plot or $125 for two plots)! Also joining us: special musical guest Old Grey Goose. |
Jefferson-Jackson Dinner Tickets AvailableThe 2008 Jefferson Jackson Dinner will be held Saturday, September 20th at the Lewiston Armory. Cocktails start at 5:00 p.m.; dinner at 6:00 p.m.; speaking program 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. (Note new start time!) Tickets are $50/person or $80/couple. Tables of 8 are $500 and include a spot on the host committee. To reserve your spot today, go to www.actblue.com/page/mainejj, or contact us at 207-772-4353. If you or your business would like to advertise in this year's program book, please contact Erin Barnes at ebarnes@mainedems.org. |
Barn Dance in Blue HillOn September 12th head to Tamworth Farm in Blue Hill for a Barn Dance from 7-9 p.m. Contact Heather Martin-Zboray for more information at 460-1587. |
It’s Common Ground Fair Time!Volunteers are needed for the Common Ground Fair September 19 – 21st. Contact Katy Jayne at 338-2208 or kjayne@mainedems.org for more information. |
Maine Dems Hiring Office Manager for Augusta OfficeThere is an opportunity to join our campaign and work to effect change in this country! The Maine Democratic Party is hiring a qualified person to manage our Augusta Office between now and the election. The position is full time and begins immediately. The Office Manager will be responsible for working with our Operations Director and Executive Director to make sure office has the supplies it needs. He or she also will be responsible for answering phones at the Augusta Office. The ideal candidate will be self motivated and able to work on tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment. The position is a full-time temporary position from now until November 15th. For more information contact Arden Manning via e-mail at amanning@mainedems.org or call 622-6233 x113. |
Meet Chellie in Kennebunkport, Brunswick or Gray!The Kennebunkport and Kennebunk Democratic Town Committees invite everyone to join Chellie Pingree this Thursday, September 4, 2008, for their “Two Months to Victory” Party. The party is from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. at the Kennebunkport Conservation Trust. On Saturday, Chellie will attend the “Yes, We Can” Country Fair in Brunswick mentioned above. She’ll also tour Gray area businesses and attend the Gray Democrats’ Picnic at 5:00 pm. The picnic is at the home of John & Susan Fishel on Partridge Lane. The public is invited to attend all three of these events and you can call the campaign office for more information at 773-0155. |
Chellie Pingree Competes in Cow Milking ContestChellie Pingree showed her stuff at the Windsor Fair’s “Political Pull” cow milking contest over the Labor Day Weekend. A former blue-ribbon winner in this contest, Chellie put her farm experience to good work. You can see the all the exciting action in a video at www.chelliepingree.com. |
Androscoggin Dems Host Awards DinnerJoin fellow Democrats from across Androscoggin County on September 13th at 6:00 p.m. for their biennial awards dinner at the Fireside Inn in Auburn. It will be an evening to celebrate the group’s accomplishments with friends and look forward to victory this November. Price is $35 per person/two for $60. Those able to contribute $150 or more will be listed as on the Host Committee. Please RSVP to Nancy Perry 782-5704 or at nperry4605@roadrunner.com. |
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Congratulations to all the women who showed up in our offices across the state last Tuesday for our “Women to Women Phonebank” to celebrate the anniversary of women’s suffrage. What a tremendous success! 182 people talked to 2,092 women about the change we need to see in our country. Way to go! For a list of canvasses and phone-bank opportunities in the coming week, click here: http://www.mainedems.org/action.html. Keep up the great work everyone! |
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