Ukiah Valley Democratic Club : News

27th Annual Labor Day Picnic 2010

pollitz@nospam.com (Ukiah DC) — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 11:54:40 -0400

This year's theme is "Food, Friends, Fun, and Politics!"
Monday, September 7th from 11:30 - 3:30 p.m. at Frey Vineyards, 14000 Tomki Road Redwood Valley.

The Labor Day Picnic is a Mendocino County Democratic event honoring the importance of labor as a focus of the Democratic agenda in Mendocino County.

    The Mendocino Democrats together with the Ukiah Valley Democratic Club plan a fun and informative day to include a forum for candidates, elected officials and labor leaders to speak on labor issues. Music and a picnic featuring char-grilled tri-tip, pasta salad, green salad and garlic bread rounds out the day.

    Headlining the entertainment is TJ Elton, leader of the local band "The Felt-Tips." He performs regularly around the county both solo, as a lead guitarist, keyboardist, and is best known for his great singing voice.

For tickets to and more information about the 26th Annual Labor Day Picnic featuring please contact Estelle P. Clifton, Mendocino County Democrats 462-6620 or Estelle@pacific.net or check online at mendodems.org. Tickets are $10 each.

RSVP by ordering your tickets below. (Lunch included in ticket price.) Or Tickets can be bought at the Mendocino Book Company.

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pollitz@nospam.com (Ukiah DC) — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 14:44:57 -0500

Click here to buy tickets or become a sponsor

$10.00 if purchased at Mendo Book Company, by mail or online at this site
** Lunch included ** For information, call 707-462-6620

Spring Conference 2010

pollitz@nospam.com (Ukiah DC) — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 13:22:09 -0500

Network…Brainstorm…Inspire…Develop…Energize…
at the Spring ConferenceSaturday, April 10, 2010 noon to 3:00 – Garden Cafe

Democrats Working Together: Unstoppable!” is the theme of the Club’s annual Spring Conference. It comes from Howard Dean’s call to keep momentum building. The Spring Conference is a venue for Democratic candidates and politicians to address voters and constituents. There are several exciting county races that local Democrats are in on June 8^th:

3rd and 5^th District Supervisors

District Attorney

Superior Court Judge

County Education Superintendent

State Assembly (Wes Chesbro’s seat)

State Senate (Senator Wiggin’s seat)

US Congress (Mike Thompson’s seat)

Both Wesley Chesbro and Mike Thompson are running again, but Sen. Wiggins is stepping down after many years of dedicated public service; so that race should be lively. We should hear from all Democratic local candidates, so this is your chance to interface with our future leaders.

Momentum was on our side in the 2008 election. Democrats in Mendocino County are truly unstoppable as can be evidenced by (y)our hard work (and others) defeating Measure A last November by a 2/3rds majority. We also turned our Board of Supervisors from a 3:2 (Rep. - 2, Ind. - 1 and Dems - 2) to a 4:1 (Dems - 4 and Ind. - 1) majority.

It is important that we elect Democratic candidates in Northern California. So save the date now. This event will be popular, so tickets may sell out. Remember, when we work together we're unstoppable.

Should you wish to sponsor the Spring Conference please send a check to the Ukiah Valley Democratic Club and mail to P.O. Box 294, Ukiah, CA 95482.

The conference will be a luncheon at the Garden Café in Ukiah, Saturday, April 10 from noon to 3:00. Lunch will be $17.00 and the Club can subsidize members for which that amount would be a hardship. Get you tickets at the Mendocino Book Company, online by clicking on the Act Blue link or mail a check for $15 to PO Box 294, Ukiah, CA 95482.

Please contact me if you have any questions.

Sincerely,

Wendy Pollitz,

President, Ukiah Valley Democratic Club

707-462-1399, pollitz@pacific.net

Run-to-Win Campaign Training

pollitz@nospam.com (Ukiah DC) — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 13:41:37 -0500

Run-to-Win campaign training
by National Women's Political Caucus
Saturday, January 9, SEIU Hall, Ukiah

Run-to-Win campaign training is offered by Mendocino chapter of National Women's Political Caucus (NWPC) Saturday, January 9, 2010, from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the SEIU Hall, 655 King Court, Ukiah.

"Women considering a first run for public office and political veterans should attend this valuable training to learn how to run to win without costly consultants and media budgets," said CTA Women's Leadership Trainer and NWPC-Mendocino President Val Muchowski of Philo.

Campaign skills training will be taught by NWPC certified trainers Ginger Pohlson of Willits, Estelle Clifton of Ukiah, and Susanne La Faver of Hidden Valley Lake, Lake County; and SEIU Labor Organizer Linda McClure of Ukiah.

Besides skills training, the day-long session includes campaign handbook, lunch with a panel of politically knowledgeable women, and a wine reception. Topics include why run, getting started, fund raising, campaign team, nuts and bolts, endorsements and online campaigning.

The luncheon panel of elected women, moderated by Estelle Clifton, includes Mendocino County Supervisor Carre Brown, Mendocino County District Attorney Meredith Lintott, and Ukiah City Councilmember Mari Rodin.

Training is geared for candidates with budgets of $25,000 or less and campaign teams of family, friends, community activists and political veterans.

Registration is $25. Cost for students, low-income women and SEIU members is $15.

For registration forms and more information, call Estelle Clifton at (707) 462-6620.

Make check payable to NWPC-PAC and mail with registration form to National Women's Political Caucus, PO Box 1140, Ukiah, CA., 95482. Last day to register or cancel is January 5, 2010.

The National Women's Political Caucus is a nationwide multi-partisan organization working to build women's participation in the political process and increasing the number of women in elected and appointed positions, by recruiting, training, and supporting women who seek those elected and appointed offices.

Jim Stoepler Nov. 4, 2009

pollitz@nospam.com (Ukiah DC) — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:34:04 -0500

Club member Jim Stoepler makes his statement about Measure A at the No on A campaign's victory party on election night. Photo by Sarah Baldik from the Ukiah Daily Journal (Nov. 4, 2009)

Meetings

pollitz@nospam.com (Ukiah DC) — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 15:36:53 -0400

Club meetings are the 4th Wednesday of each month at the Chase Community Room at the corner of State and Gobbi in Ukiah from 6:30 to 8:30.

"This is a great party!"

pollitz@nospam.com (Ukiah DC) — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 11:53:38 -0500

We had a great time at Ukiah's Inaugural Ball, Tuesday night, Jan. 20, 2009
"Yes we can, Yes we did, Yes we shall."

The Ukiah Daily Journal has a photo gallery from the event up already -- check it out here.

Thanks to everybody who bought tickets and who volunteered, including Sheri Hanson and the rest of the decorators who made Carl Purdy Hall look so elegant. No official count yet, but last I heard, the number of attendees was 350+ and climbing.

Thanks to Paula Samonte and her Band, who got people up and dancing with their first song and all night long. And thanks to the caterers, Kilkenny Kitchen Catering -- the food was delicious, I'd love to have the recipe for those gratin potatoes. Getting a picture taken by the delightful gals from Fantasy Stills was great fun; we'll post a direct link when those photos go up at http://www.fantasystills.com

But most thanks go to Ginger Pohlson, who organized this extraordinary event for Mendocino County Democrats and Obama supporters to celebrate this extraordinary occasion.

-- jp

Obama '08 Latest Update & volunteer activities

pollitz@nospam.com (Ukiah DC) — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 12:58:51 -0400

from Debora McGillivray, Inland Mendo Obama ’08 Campaign, Volunteer Coordinator:

What an exciting week this has been! The Democratic Convention was amazing from start to finish….starting with Michelle’s speech and ending with Barack’s speech and everything in between. I think we have an incredible team with “Barack and Joe”, so now it’s time to really start working to get them elected. I also want to give Wendy Pollitz (President of the UVDC) & company a big congratulations for making the Labor Day Democratic Block Party a great success. It was informative and a lot of fun…special thanks to the “Sugar Shack” auction!

Voter Information Workshops / Noches de Informacion Acerca de las Eleccciones

pollitz@nospam.com (Ukiah DC) — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 12:44:38 -0400

On Wednesday, Sept 17 and Wednesday, Oct 1, at 6:30 p.m., the Democratic Party headquarters will host voter workshops on how to fill out your voter registration form, how to fill out your actual ballot, and how to become informed about the candidates and the California propositions. In English and in Spanish. More info: 707-463-DEMS.

El miércoles, 17 de Septiembre y el miércoles, 1 de Octubre, a las 6:30 p.m., Mendocino County Democratic Party presenta dos Noches de Informacion Acerca de las Eleccciones. Ven informate acerca de las elecciones:

Aprende a llenar las formas de registro e las boletas para votar
Aprenda acerca de los candidates
Conoce mas de sus propuestas

Ven con tus familiars y amigos al Mendocino County Democratic Headquarters a la siguiente direccion: 205 W. Standley St., Ukiah. 707-463-DEMS (3367)