8/8/08 Knocking the 9th on the 9th! Picnic! on the 10th
Events
9th District Democrats Annual Picnic & Softball Game August 10
Join the 9th District Dems at Drake Park for a picnic that will feature great food and an unforgettable softball game. Team captains will be Gary Peters and Sen. Carl Levin!
Join a team, play some softball, and have a great time!
For more information or to register for a team, contact Marie Weigold at jmweigold@yahoo.com today!
Date: Sunday, August 10, 2008
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Place: Drake Park, 6801 Drake Road, W. Bloomfield
East side of Drake Road 1/4 mile S. of Maple Road
2-Day Camp Millie for Oakland & Macomb in Warren August 9 & 10
Free tuition, thanks to the sponsors including OCDP,
for this program billed as Michigan's Progressive
Democratic Political Action Training Program. This is a great program for new or experienced political volunteers who want to learn more about what it takes to help their favorite candidates win. The training sessions are presented by experts and you'll receive take-home training materials. Lunches are provided. Limited seats available, so sign up today at: www.justicecaucus.org
In addition to OCDP, this event is sponsored by Levin for Congress, the 10th Congressional District and the 12th Congressional District.
Gary Peters Fundraisers Aug 10 and 15
Sunday, August 10: Join Senator Carl Levin and
Hannan and Lisa Lis at a reception honoring Gary Peters at the Lis home in Farmington Hills, Sunday afternoon August 10.
VIP reception: 3 PM, General Reception: 3:30 - 5 PM.
August 15 5-7 PM - Join Congressman Rush Holt with hosts Martha Darling and Gil Omenn at their home in Ann Arbor.
Location: 3340 E. Dobson Place, Ann Arbor, MI 48105
For more information call Leora 248-737-2692 or e-mail, leora@petersforcongress.com
Meisner for Oakland County Treasurer Fundraiser
Date/Time: Sunday August 17, 4-6 p.m
Location: The Brothers Lindaros @ Motor City Brewing Works
470 W. Canfield, Detroit, MI 48201
RSVP on line or contact Jenny at 248-568-5671
or Jenny@andymeisner.com
Date/Time: Thursday, August 21, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Meisning it UP @ Snookers Pool and Pub 30295 Woodward Ave., Royal Oak, MI 48073
RSVP on line or contact Jenny at 248-568-5671 or Jenny@andymeisner.com
Smith for County Clerk Fundraiser August 24th
Date/Time: Sunday, August 24 3:30-5:30 p.m.
Location: D'Amato's Restaurant 222.S. Sherman Drive, Royal Oak, Michigan 48067
RSVP: Steve Smith 248-584-7400 or e-mail info@smithforclerk.com
Notice: Pubication of OCDP News will be limited for the next two weeks.
CANDIDATES: Send your news and event information to Oakland_Dems@ocdp.org.
Monthly OCDP meeting: TUESDAY, AUGUST 12
Where: Commissioner's Auditorium, 1200 N. Telegraph, Pontiac, Michigan.
Agenda: Topics include updates on the coordinated campaign. Come learn and get involved.
Let’s Knock Out the 9th on Saturday the 9th!
Join the huge door-to-door canvass that will kick-start the general election season for the 9th District Congressional District in Oakland County. The Peters for Congress campaign team will be working with other Democratic candidates to show the Dems strength and unity. 150 volunteers are expected. Join up with this effort by coming to any of the following locations on Saturday at 10 AM:
516 N. Main Street, Clawson,
5600 W. Maple, Suite C316, West Bloomfield
2983 Stephanie Court, Waterford
439 W. Main Street, Suite 201, Rochester
For more information, contact Jill at jsteger@michigandems.com or phone (248) 588-9585
OC DEM CANDIDATES READY TO RUMBLE
OCDP thanks everyone who participated in the Democratic Primary races and we congratulate the winners in the various contested races. Barack Obama and Senator Carl Levin are joined by a great slate in OC for '08.
US House Races
Gary Peters' campaign recently launched a new web site, www.petersforcongress.com and is taking a community action approach (see story below) as the campaign season heats up in the 9th Congressional District. The Peters campaign is a targeted race by the DCCC and is on the national radar screen for a Democratic pickup.
Bob Alexander in the 8th Congressional District also has a new web site, www.alexanderforcongress.com View Bob's new video "Road Trip for Change" which starts out with his purchase of a 2008 Chevy Malibu. Click here to watch Bob travel the district visiting voters along the way.
Joseph Larkin was victorious in his primary battle with Ed Kriewall, former mayor of Livonia in the 11th Congressional district and will face Thaddeus McCotter in November. Click here to visit Larkin's web site.
In the 12th District, popular incumbent Sander Levin continues his active campaign. Click here to visit Sandy's web site.
County-wide Offices
Brenda Lawrence will face incumbent L. Brooks Patterson for Oakland County Executive. To view an interview with Lawrence that is appearing on Michigan Progress, Channel 52 on Comcast and Channel 18 on Wideopenwest, this week Click here. Check www.cmntv.org for TV run times.
Jessica Cooper was unopposed in her race for Prosecuting Attorney. Her website is currently being completed. See August 7 Eccentric newspaper story about the race. Click here to read the story.
Jane Boudreau won the Democratic primary from a field of four for Oakland County Sheriff. Click here to see a Michigan Progress interview with Jane. Check www.cmntv.org for TV run times. Click here to read the Birmingham Eccentric story on the race.
Andy Meisner was unopposed in his race for Treasurer. Andy has renewed his call for an Oakland County land bank. Click here to read the story.
Sheila Smith also unopposed in the primary, will be facing Ruth Johnson for the Clerk/Register of Deeds office.
Brett Nicholson will be on the ballot for Oakland County Drain Commissioner.
Michigan House Seats
Winners for the Democratic primaries for the 15 Michigan House seats from Oakland County:
26th District - Marie Donigan
27th District - Ellen Cogen Lipton
35th District - Vince Gregory
37th District - Vicki Barnett
38th District - Chuck Tindall
39th District - Lisa Brown
40th District - Julie Candler
41st District - Evan Treharne
43rd District - Scott Hudson
45th District - Randy Young
46th District - Katherine Houston
66th District - Tom Crawford
Judicial Races
OCDP-endorsed candidates Mary Ellen Brennan for Circuit Court Judge, Mark Frankel for Probate Court, and Bill Richards for 46th District Court will all be on the November ballot. Click here for more information.
Gary Peters & Team Doing Community Projects Each Week
Gary and the Peters for Congress staff have launched "Take Action Now," a new program that helps out a different community service project each week. The program is already making a positive difference in Oakland County. Today the team was at Orchard Lake Villa Assisted Living Community to visit with the residents and assist with the activities for the day. To become part of “Take Action Now” please contact Jill at jsteger@michigandems.com or 248-588-9585.
District Conventions Aug 16
8th and 9th Districts to Meet in Pontiac
Date: Saturday, August 16
Time: Registration and Credentialing starts at 9 AM
Convention begins at 10 AM and runs until 12 Noon
Location: 1200 N. Telegraph, Pontiac
8th District will meet in Pernick Conference Room
9th District will meet in Commissioners Auditorium
The purposes of a District Convention are to elect Members and Alternates of State Convention Committees and to consider resolutions for forwarding to the State Convention Platform Committee. The committees that the elections will be held for are: Credentials, Rules and Platform. In order to be elected to a convention Committee a person must be a member of the Michigan Democratic Party for at least 30 days prior. Delegates to the Conventions are Precinct Delegates who were elected August 5, 2008, plus present Office holders or nominees for County and Legislative office. In order to vote, those Delegates must be members of MDP on or before August 16, 2008.
For questions for the 9th District: Chair: Debbie Goldberg, Ph (248) 615-9119; deborah.goldberg@hotmail.com
For questions for the 8th District: Vice Chair: Phil Reid, Ph (248) 802-9203; pwreid1@aol.com
TIME magazine features Oakland County as Battleground for Politics; Woodward quoted
Click here to read the article.
OCDP On The Road Team at the
2008 Woodward Dream Cruise
Saturday August 16
The Woodward Dream Cruise is the world's largest one-day celebration of classic car culture. It attracts over 1 million visitors, and more than 40,000 muscle cars, street rods, custom, collector and special interest vehicles. The takes place along a 16-mile stretch of legendary Woodward Avenue from Ferndale to Pontiac. OCDP will be at the Cruise at Vinsetta and Woodward. ALL our Democratic Candidates are Invited to join us for this huge event.
Show your Obama support; New! Hope Bracelets in stock
Obama yard signs, buttons, bumper stickers and now HOPE blue bracelets are available. They can be picked up at the OCDP office in Royal Oak or at locations in Rochester Hills (call 248-652-8781), in Bloomfield Hills (call 248-335-0021) or in Oxford (call 248-922-9203).
Back by popular demand is our Free Bonus Offer with all your Barack Obama lawn signs. When you make a $20 contribution, you will receive two lawn signs Plus a bonus bumper sticker and button. Give your extra sign to a friend or family member.
Buttons and bumper stickers are also available separately for a $3.00 contribution. Yard signs are $10 and the new HOPE bracelet is $2. All items are for pick-up only.
OCDP office hours are 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.
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