WHEN: Wed. Apr. 9, 2008, 6:00 - 8:30 PM
WHERE: SEIU Call Center, 2525 W. Alameda Ave, Denver, CO 80219
WHAT: Action Alert - Calls Mobilizing Supports of the FAIR Act to engage
(There will be a script and calls are going to coalition memberships who support the bill)
CAN YOU HELP?
If you can volunteer for phone calls mobilizing our support base on April 9, 2008 please RSVP Morgan morgancarroll@webaccess.net.

Get involved in the Highlands Ranch Community Association HRCA

1. One of our HR Dems: Suresh Damle Ph.D. in is running for the board of HRCA. Only the delegates can vote. We encourage you to please call your delegate and ask them to vote for Suresh as a Board Member. Go to www.hrcaonline.org click on leadership, then District Delegates, District Map to find out your District Number. Go back to District Delegate, and get your delegates name and number, and please call to support Suresh. You can also call (303) 471-8958 and they'll provide you with your delegate's information. We'd like you to be aware that there are no Democrats representing us in the HRCA board. We have a fabulous Democratic candidate for HRCA. Attached you can read his Candidate Data form submitted to HRCA. Suresh needs your help and support.

2. For those of you interested in becoming HRCA delegates: Only even numbered Districts are up for election. Also remember that out of 92 delegates we only have 16 Democrats/Unaffiliated representatives. Our voice is not being heard! We need you to get involved, in our community. We need true representation!!! Check the website www.hrcaonline.org find out your district. If it is an even numbered district, and you want to get involved, call Rachel Campbell at 303-471-8802 by March 5, and please let us know, so we can support your as well. On March 25, HRCA will send ballots to residents of even numbered Districts.

3. Also the following Metro regions for Metro District are up for election this year
Once again, we don't have any Democrat running yet.
North Central Region (shaded green) -currently held by Gary Dani
Northeast Region (shaded light blue) - currently held by Nancy Smith
Southwest Region (shaded yellow) - currently held by Ryan Stuart (he is now also on the school board)

Partnership of Douglas County Government: Guest speaker: Chris Gates, leading advocate for citizen democracy and civic engagement
1. Gates remarks will center on his study of successful local governments and the ways in which business, government, community groups and citizens work together to help communities reach their collective goals and meet their common challenges. Event open to the public
Wednesday February 20, Castle View HS (5254 North Meadows Drive, Castle Rock)
8:30 - 10:30 AM. There will be coffee and a chance to network from 8:00 AM to 8:30 AM

Congressman Mark Udall in Highlands Ranch
Saturday January 19
Come share your ideas and experiences with Mark Udall, candidate for US senate from Colorado 12-1:00, luncheon with Mark Udall for those who have hosted and Idea Raiser meeting on behalf of congressman Udall http://www.markudall.com/content/idearaisers
1:00-3:00 PM
Everyone is invited and encouraged to attend!
Southridge Rec Center in Highlands Ranch

We had 104 people show up to meet Ritter, let's break our record and bring 250!

Just Talk
JustTalk is focused on getting women together and getting them involved in political dialogue and
is open to all affiliations.
Topic: Building a Progressive Business
Speaker: Maritza Carrera
Monday, March 03, 6:30 PM
Rebecca's house: 771 Sparrow Hawk Dr, HR, CO 80129
RSVP Rebecca Moore-Leach 303-912-4431 or rmoore-leach@fwg.com
$5.00 includes participation, food and drinks

Annual Clinton & Carter Dinner Douglas County Democratic Party 4th Annual Fundraiser
Saturday February 23 at the Wild Life Experience

Save $10.00 per couple if you join us at an HR Dems table. District table can only be purchased as a group, not individually. Please let Maritza know if you are interested in sitting at an HR Dems table before Dec 31.

Prices: Individual $75.00, HR Dems Table: $70.00/person (sits 10), Students: $45.00
Tickets purchased by December 31 will receive premium seating and be entered into a special raffle.

••• Volunteer Dem of the Year form •••

Udall for Colorado Idea Raiser Training

Come share your ideas and experiences with Mark Udall's Senate Campaign.
Monday, November 12 at 7:00 PM
Castle Rock Village Inn, 207 Wolfensberger, Castle Rock CO 80109 questions? 720-327-9299

Caucus Training
Douglas County Democratic Party, Central Committed Meeting

Next year is our Presidential Election, and like Iowa, Colorado has a Caucus. The Caucus is where any registered Democrat can speak out and vote for his/her candidate to influence the outcome, precinct by precinct. It truly is grass roots democracy.
We have immediate opportunities to participate in this process.

This Saturday, Nov 10, at the Phillip Miller Library in Castle Rock we can all be trained in how the Caucus works to make it go smoothly on February 5, 2008. The Training is scheduled to start at 10:15 AM, going until noon. It is preceded by an open MIC and business meeting at 9:30 AM. (This is the Quarterly Douglas County Democrats Central Committee meeting.)

Be the Change Event
Learn About Impeachment and how to hold officials accountable.

Great Speakers and Panel Members, including Mike Miles and Representative Terrence Carroll, and many more! Click here for more information and to register for the event or go to: http://btc-usa.org/

Saturday, November 17 3:00- 9:00 PM. First Plymouth Congregational Church
3501 S. Colorado Blvd, Englewood, CO 80118

Just Talk
JustTalk is focused on getting women together and getting them involved in political dialogue andis open to all affiliations.

Topic: Discover your passion.
Monday, November 19, 6:30 PM
Southridge Recreation Center, 4800 McArthur Ranch RD, HR CO 80130 RSVP Rebecca Moore-Leach 303-912-4431 or rmoore-leach@fwg.comThursday, October 25,2007

Action of the month
1. Phone Canvassers needed!
Douglas County Dems is working really hard at growing our numbers. Each District will organize a Phone Bank in order to promote the Democratic Caucus and fund raise for it.
Highlands Ranch Phone bank is scheduled for
Thursday, October 25 at 6:30- 8:30 PM, at Maritza & Christian's house
Pizza's and drinks will be provided
Bring your cell phone, and charger
2688 Baneberry Ln, HR, 80129 303-683-9292

August 13, 2007

Walk for Naomi Helterbran and grow our numbers in 2007 for 2008.

Has our Country lost its direction?
Will our representatives change the course of our lost path?
I don't think so....

Will the grassroots movement change the course of our lost path?
Absolutely....

It is YOU who will truly make a difference on how the path of this great
country will look for our children and our grandchildren

But how?
It is not enough to sit and complain...
It is not enough to vote...
You have to participate........
From the end of August to October we will be building our democratic
foundation for 2008.

Our goal is to grow our membership for 2007 to build our foundation for 2008

We will be promoting our ONLY democratic candidate running for School Board
Member: Naomi Helterbran

For us to succeed, we need a strong grassroots group!
We will be canvassing and Lit Dropping. Can you help????
Contact Maritza 303-683-3921 or maritza@progressiverealtors.net

2. Start thinking CD6 and getting rid of Tom Tancredo
CD6 is sponsoring a fundraising event: A calendar: Theme: Democrats in
CD6.

All 5 CD6 counties will compete for the cover photo!

We are looking for:
~Great theme ideas
~ fun ideas
~Great photographers
~People who want to be photographed
~Great Douglas County Locations
~To win the contest and have a blast!
Oh boy, what a way to fundraise!

Contact Maritza 303-683-3921 or maritza@progressiverealtors.net