7/24/08 Democrats Dazzling in OC and Abroad - See Inside!

 
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Upcoming Events


Michigan Judicial Symposium In Pontiac July 26

Sponsored
by the Oakland County Democratic Party, this symposium is to educate,
empower and enlighten citizens of Michigan about their local judicial
candidates and as well as recent challenges to the Michigan
Constitution by decisions of the Michigan Supreme Court.  Panelists
include Judge Deborah Thomas, Judge Jessica Cooper, Rep. Tim Melton,
historian Carl Edwards, and attorneys Richard Bernstein, Wanda Evans,
and Vanessa Fluker.  Moderator is Doris Powers Toney, 9th District Delegate to the Democratic National Convention.

Date/Time:  Sat Jul 26  3 – 5 PM

Place:  Pontiac City Hall, 47450 Woodward at Pike Street, Pontiac 48342

For further information:  email: ander2b@cmich.edu or phone 248-421-8678

Marie Donigan for State Representative Fundraiser Sunday July 27

Summer Wing Ding!  Join Marie Donigan this Sunday.

Date/Time: Sunday, July 27, 2008 3 - 6 PM
Location:  the home of Marie Donigan and Kevin McLogan
503 Poplar Ave.
Royal Oak, MI 48073
Please RSVP at (248) 307-1037

 

Seventh Annual Chicken Bar B-Q in Oak Park July 27

This is NOT a fundraiser for any candidate, but offers a great chance to meet candidates. 

Date/Time: Sunday, July 27,  1:00 pm – 10:00 pm.  All Democratic candidates invited for 3 - 5 PM.

Location: Hosted by Tom Zerafa at 24320 Seneca Street, Oak Park

Potluck:  Bring items according to your telephone Area Code:  (313)
finger foods, snacks, (248) salads , (586) hot side dishes and (810 or
734) desserts, breads. Canned pop or bottled water and ice also
welcome!

Questions?  (248)591-9444

Gary Peters for Congress

Fundraiser with Lt. Gov Cherry July 31

 

Please
join Lt. Governor John D. Cherry for a reception honoring Gary Peters
Thursday July 31 at the home of Jim Rasor and Rich Cooke in Royal Oak.

Time:  VIP Reception: 5:30 PM, General Reception: 6 - 7:30 PM

Location:  502 W. Lincoln Ave, RO  48067

Please Click here to purchase tickets or to RSVP

Information: Leora @ 248-737-2692 or email Leora@PetersForCongress.com

To learn about sponsoring or hosting a house party for Gary Peters: contact Leora.


PLANNING AHEAD…


Bowling For Barack Obama!

WHAT? A Family Fundraising Event for Barack Obama for Change
WHEN? Friday, August 8, 2008 ~ 7:00 p.m. – Midnight
WHERE? Plum Hollow Lanes
21900 W. Nine Mile Rd. (at Lahser Rd.)
Southfield, MI
Phone: (248) 353-6540
Advance tickets ($10 per person for 2 games) can be bought in advance at the bowling alley Wednesdays and Fridays from 3 – 7 PM.  Ticket pickup also on Friday, August 8 at 7pm

MORE INFORMATION:  Bowling for Barack Obama Committee: 248-474-3844
Sponsored by Western Oakland County Supporters for Obama.
All proceeds go to Obama for America.

Let's Knock Out the 9th!

Join
a giant canvass Saturday, August 9 as the Gary Peters for Congress
leads the effort to go door-to-door all over the 9th Congressional
District.  The canvassers will also be representing other Democratic
Candidates in the 9th.

Time:  Starts at 10 AM

Staging Areas (to date, more coming):

- 9th District Coordinated Campaign Headquarters at 516 N. Main St., Clawson MI
- The Tanbark Office Center at 5600 W. Maple Rd., Suite 316, West Bloomfield MI
- The Home of State Rep Candidate Scott Hudson at 2983 Stephanie Court, Waterford MI
 
To get involved please email actionalert@petersforcongress.com, or call the 9th District Coordinated Campaign Headquarters at (248) 588-9585

 

"Remember: There's a new world waiting at the other side of these elections." – Al Gore

JOIN NOW!                             VOLUNTEER

Obama Dazzles over 200,000 in Berlin

Obama in Berlin

Get involved with the Obama campaign in Oakland County today. Contact coordinator at harish@michiganforchange.com.

Breaking!  See the video of Barack Obama's amazing speech in Berlin today!. See link at bottom of this newsletter.

Team Peters in Hot DCCC Contest Saturday!  Make a Difference.  Help Put Gary Over the Top!

Mobilize for change

The
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) has challenged the
Gary Peters campaign to a contest to get the most canvassers and phone
bankers for this Saturday, July 26!  Team Peters will be running against the top US House races from around the country.  Team Peters will join with Team Obama. Join the big team at 11a.m. at 3 locations

  • 516 N Main Street Clawson,

  • 4 N Saginaw, Pontiac

  • North Farmington Hills High School (Parking Lot)

Sign up now!  Contact volunteers@petersforcongress.com, or call (248) 588-9585.

To read Gary Peters’ guest column in the today's Oakland Press,  "Our Leaders Need to Get Involved"

Click here.

 

Free Press Endorsements for Aug 5 Michigan House and County Commission Races

Oakland County has 14 Michigan House Districts and 25 County Commission districts within its boundaries and all these seats will be voted on August 5.  Democrats have several races with primaries. 

The Detroit Free Press announced its endorsements for the Michigan House and County Commission Races this week. 

For Michigan House endorsements:  Click here

For County Commission endorsements: Click here

For more Candidate Information, from the presidential through the county commission races, go to the OCDP website.  There
are maps to help you determine the voting districts you live in, which
races have primaries, and contact information for campaigns.  Click here.

 

Remember the Judicial Races on your August 5 Primary Ballot

Please vote for the following Judicial Candidates endorsed by OCDP: Mary
Ellen Brennan and Rebecca Walsh for Judge of Circuit Court, 6th
Circuit; Mark Frankel for Judge of Probate Court; and Bill Richards for
Judge of 46th District Court. 

Mary
Ellen Brennan has been a practicing attorney for 18 years. She has
successfully prosecuted thousands of criminal cases since 1990. She
served for over six years at the Oakland County Prosecutor's Office.
She also served as a city prosecutor for Royal Oak
for 4 years. Brennan has extensive trial experience—both jury and
bench—gained through over 10 years as a prosecutor.  She also served as
Assistant Corporation Counsel at Meadowbrook Insurance Group in Southfield. Currently, she assists the judges of the 44th District Court as the Judicial Attorney/Case Coordinator. Click here for campaign web site.

Rebecca S. Walsh was admitted to the bar in 1991, Michigan
and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan.  She is a member
of the State Bar of Michigan, Michigan Trial Lawyers Association. Her
practice areas are Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury Negligence, and
No Fault and Auto Negligence.  In addition to her local work, on
September 11, 2007, Walsh was honored by United States District Court
for her pro bono work helping victims of the 9-11 tragedy.   Click here for campaign web site

Mark
Frankel was elected to the State Bar Representative Assembly. Frankel
is also a member of the Probate Alliance, has acted as a probate
receiver and probate facilitator, and as an Oakland County
facilitator and discovery master. Frankel previously worked as a
prosecuting attorney in several municipalities. He is a member of the
Inns of the Court and participates in county and federal pro bono
programs. Click here for campaign web site

Judge Bill Richards is the newest Judge of the 46th District Court (Southfield).
Appointed to the bench by Governor Jennifer Granholm to succeed Judge
Stephen Cooper, Judge Richards is a longtime local resident with a
distinguished career in government. As Senior Policy Advisor for the
Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, he was responsible for
environmental policy and legal issues for the past four years. Earlier,
he was a staff attorney in the Federal Defender Office and law clerk to
Judge Cornelia Kennedy.

JOIN NOW!                              VOLUNTEER

Obama Lawn Signs, Bumper Stickers and Buttons are now available at 4 locations.

In
addition to the OCDP in Royal Oak, Obama items now available in
Rochester Hills, call 248-652-8781 and in Bloomfield Hills, call
248-335-0021 and North Oakland, call 248-922-9203.

For
a limited time we are offering free bonuses with all your Barack Obama
lawn signs.  When you make a $20 contribution, you will receive two
lawn signs and a bonus bumper sticker and button.  Give your extra sign
to a friend or family member. 

Contribute $30 and get three signs and we will throw in two bumper stickers and two buttons.

Buttons and bumper stickers are also available separately for a $3.00 contribution.

Come on in.  New office hours 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.  We're located at 515 S. Lafayette, Suite C in downtown Royal Oak at the corner of 6th Street and Lafayette. The entrance is on 6th Street.  Free parking is available on Lafayette in the parking structure.  You can call the office at 248-584-0510 for further information or e-mail, info@ocdp.org Cash or Check only made out to OCDP.

OCDP on the Road

OCDP On The Road and the North Oakland Democratic Club won 2nd Place in the Strawberry Festival Parade last Saturday, July 19!  It was our first time at the Festival and we received a warm welcome.  Please join OCDP On The Road, a  group of volunteers that will be appearing at festivals and events throughout Oakland County this summer and fall.  For more information, visit us on the web: Click here.

Click here to watch Barack Obama's speech in Berlin.

Paid for by OAKLAND COUNTY DEMOCRATIC PARTY, 515 S.
Lafayette, Ste C, Royal Oak, MI 48067. www.ocdp.org and not authorized
by any candidate or candidate's committee. Your donation may be used in
connection with federal elections, and is subject to the limits and
prohibitions of the Federal Campaign Act. If you are an individual
paying more than $200 to the OCDP this year, federal law requires we
use our best efforts to report occupation and employer information.