Roadmap To Victory 9.9.08
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Roadmap to Victory - 9.9.08 |
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Office Openings in Fort Kent, Waterville for 32 in All! Open Houses in Rumford, Farmington |
Office Openings in Fort Kent, Waterville for 32 in All! Open Houses in Rumford, FarmingtonThis weekend, the Maine Democratic Party will open two more offices for a whopping total of 32 offices all across Maine! The offices in Fort Kent and Waterville are joint operations of Obama’s Campaign for Change and the MDP Victory ’08 Coordinated Campaign, in addition to the local and county Democratic Committees in each region. Come celebrate this historic achievement by attending the openings this Saturday, September 13th. The Saint John Valley Democratic Office is located at 6 Page Street (corner of Page and West Main Street) in Fort Kent. The celebration starts at noon and ends at 1:30 p.m. Contact Virginia Manuel at (207) 532- 7153 or Jessica Santillo at 449-2304 for questions. Join Congressman Mike Michaud for the Waterville Office opening, beginning at 2:30 p.m. The new office is located at 20 Common Street in Waterville. For more information, call Dustin Hilt at 877-8199 at dhilt@mainedems.org or Jessica Santillo at 449-2304. Obama’s Campaign for Change will hold Open Houses and Voter Registration Drives in Farmington (231 Broadway) and Rumford (432 Hancock Street) this Saturday, September 13th as well. Join State Rep. Janet Mills in the Farmington Office beginning at 11:00 a.m. and State Rep. John Patrick in Rumford at 3:00 p.m. |
Democratic Family Reunion and Auction in HallowellCome attend the annual Democratic Family Reunion Dinner and Auction at Maple Hill Farm Inn, 11 Inn Road in Hallowell, on Friday, September 19th. Social hour starts at 5:00 p.m. The event speaker is Jeffrey Hope, former broadcaster from Anchorage, Alaska, who will share his first-hand experiences living under Sarah Palin's leadership in that state—separating myth from reality. Ticket price will be the same as last year: $25.00 per person. Host Committee donation is $100 and includes one ticket to the event. To pay, go to: http://www.kennebecdems.org, or send checks made out to the Kennebec County Democrats to Rita Moran, 121 Main St., Winthrop, ME 04364, or drop them off at any of our three county offices (Dustin at 20 Common St. in Waterville, Caitlin at 210 Water St. in Hallowell, or Jonathan at 16 Winthrop St. in Augusta). |
Tom Allen Talks Health Care, Iraq, Energy and the Economy; Susan Collins Eats Chili and Bakes Staff CoffeecakeThroughout the month of August and into September, U.S. Senate nominee Tom Allen talked to Mainers across the state about today’s most important issues: heating oil costs, health care, jobs, and how to bring our troops safely and responsibly home from Iraq. Just last week, Allen drew about 120 people to South Paris to discuss energy and the economy at a community supper with special guest Senator Jon Tester of Montana. On Saturday, he and Senator Sherrod Brown of Ohio hosted town hall forums on energy, the economy and jobs, and health care—drawing crowds of 70 and more in Biddeford, Lewiston and Bangor. Meanwhile, Susan Collins has been touring the state, as well, with a glaring difference. While Allen discusses the issues, Collins does her best to avoid talking about them. Recent coverage of Collins includes eating chili at a Legion hall, thanking motorcyclists for an escort of her campaign “motorcade,” and baking a blueberry “buckle” for her staff. Thanks, Tom, for taking the important issues head-on! And for fun, here is just a partial list of the communities that Tom has visited recently: Wilton, Livermore Falls, Lovell, South Paris, Turner, Westbrook, Bucksport, Camden, Rockland, Brooklin, Mt. Desert Island, Brunswick, Bath, Biddeford, Saco, Kittery, Sanford, Bangor, South Portland, Augusta, Sidney, Waterville, Andover, Rumford, Lewiston, Auburn, Walpole, Scarborough, Springvale, Windham, Cape Neddick, York, Wells, Kennebunk, Jay, Arrowsic, Millinocket, Eddington, Bar Harbor, Hancock, Machias, Belfast, Brooksville, Castine, Farmington, Hanover, Skowhegan, Fairfield, and Fryeburg. |
“I Can’t Vote Yet But I WILL Make My Voice Heard”Next Wednesday, September 17 is our Under-18 Calling Night. It's called "I Can't Vote Yet but I WILL Make My Voice Heard.” Tell your relatives and neighbors about this great opportunity to get involved in the democratic process at a young age—because their future is at stake in this election! Click here: http://www.mainedems.org/action.html to find a local office to contact for information on Under-18 Call Nights from 4:00-8:00 p.m. next Wednesday. Or email Vanessa Macoy at vmacoy@mainedems.org in the 1st District or Nicole Brown at nbrown@mainedems.org in the 2nd District. |
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. |
Chellie Pingree Visiting Local Organizations, Businesses, University of MaineThroughout her campaign, Chellie has traveled across the 1st District visiting businesses and talking to workers about the challenges brought on by high energy prices, a weak economy and rising health care costs. Last week, Chellie visited Martin's Point Health Care to talk about the issues facing the industry. This week, she'll sit down with the Maine Innkeepers Association at their board meeting to hear about the topics that are important to their members. Chellie also believes Maine is well-poised to take advantage of new sources of clean energy from wind, tidal and wood---and the research and development that is going on at the University of Maine is a critical part of that emerging technology. Next Monday, Chellie will visit the University of Maine to see some of that research up close and learn what they are doing to help Maine achieve energy independence. |
Maine Dems Hiring Office Manager for Augusta OfficeHere 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. |
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. |
Barn Dance in Blue Hill!On 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. |
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A HUGE THANK-YOU goes out to Patty Carton and John Newlin, who opened up their Brunswick home last weekend for the “Yes, We Can” Country Fair.
The event was a successful fundraiser for the Maine Democratic Party’s Coordinated Campaign, not to mention a ton of fun for the close to 300 people who
attended! So thanks Patty, John, Leslie Simmons, the entire Host Committee, and the Victory 2008 Finance Department for doing their part this election
season. |
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