Dec 17

The re-org meeting is just a month away. Be a part of our leadership team!

Hello 11th LD Democrats!  As you all know, we’re having our reorganization meeting on January 15th 2013.  Elected PCOs are going to be able to vote, but the positions are open to all members in good standing (you paid your dues for 2012 and at least showed up to one meeting in that year).

 

We would love it if more members would participate and become part of our leadership team.  Are you interested in serving in some sort of way?  Speak up!  Please send an email to webmaster@11thlddems.org.  Even if there are people currently running, don’t be shy if you’re interesting in running for a spot.  We’re not endorsing anyone for positions; we just want to encourage participation.  The current declared candidates for officer positions are:

 

  • Chair:
    • Holly Krejci
    • Roger Pence
  • Vice Chair:
    • Robert Kangas
  • Secretary:
    • Jerri Wood
  • Treasurer:
    • Rick Polintan
  • WSDCC Male:
    • Azziem Underwood
  • WSDCC Female:
    • Kate Kruller

 

The following positions currently do not have any declared candidates:

  • KCDCC Female Representative
  • KCDCC Male Representative
  • KCDCC Female Alternate
  • KCDCC Male Alternate

 

The following at-large positions have historically been appointed by the chair and confirmed by the membership via a vote.  These positions may also be continued by the new chair and put to a vote, but possibly at a later meeting.  If you’re at all interested, feel free to speak up:

  • KCDCC – LAC Rep 1:
    • Christopher Anderson
  • KCDCC – LAC Rep 2:
    • Jerri Wood
  • Parliamentarian
    • No declared candidates
  • PCO Events Coordinator
    • No declared candidates
  • Newsletter Editor
    • Bill Taylor
  • Membership Retention
    • No declared candidates
  • Webmaster
    • Robert Kangas
  • Raffle Coordinator
    • No declared candidates

 

Our bylaws governing the reorganization election are posted here:  https://www.11thlddems.org/bylaws/  If not defined by our bylaws, we refer to King County’s Bylaws (http://wa-demchairs.org/bylaws/kingcountybylaws.20110426.pdf), then Washington State’s Bylaws (http://www.wa-democrats.org/files/pdf/Washington%20State%20Democrats%20-%20Bylaws%20-%20100130.pdf)

 

We will also be hosting an 11th LD candidate meet and greet on Thursday, January 3rd.  Please come out and participate and meet the people running for party offices within the organization.  Details on the events can be found on our website:  www.11thlddems.org

 

Dec 10

Candidate meet and greet

The 11th LD will be hosting a candidate forum / meet and greet on Thursday, January 3rd at 7pm.  We encourage our elected PCOs to attend to get to know people the people who are running for leadership spots for the 11th LD Democrats organization.  This meeting is open to all members, but only elected PCOs will be able to vote at the district’s reorganization meeting on January 15th.

This has been posted to our Google Calendar here.  This will be at Renton Carpenter’s Hall, 231 Burnett Ave, Renton WA.

Dec 09

Renew your membership

Hey 11th LD Democrats…  renewals for your memberships are due by February.  Stay current on your membership and help support us!  Here are some options:

We are encouraging renewing and new members to pay a small monthly fee:

  • $5 / month:  You are a member and are awesome (includes a second membership)

  • $10 / month:  You are a member with bragging rights (includes a second membership)

We also offer our old rates, but please consider a monthly membership payment if you can afford it.
  • $27 / year:  Regular household membership (2 memberships)
  • $15 / year:  Individual membership
  • $10 / year:  Student / senior individual membership
  • $6 / year:  Low income / disabled membership

 

You can pay for your membership in one of the following ways:

Dec 09

King County Democrats Reorganization 2012

KC Dems Reorg 12/08/2012, a set on Flickr.

These photos were taken at the King County Democrats reorganization meeting on 12/08/2012.

Dec 08

King County Democrats

Congrats to Karl de Jong, the new chair of King County Democrats.

Dec 05

Honoring Margarita Prentice

Thanks to everyone who made our holiday party a success! Here are some photos I took tonight:

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Dec 04

Last reminder… I promise! Our holiday party is tonight!

Sorry for all the spam, but you get one last reminder.  Our holiday party is tonight (12/4/2012)
Holiday Party
From: 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Location: Renton Carpenter’s Hall, 231 Burnett Ave North, Renton, WA
We hope to see you all there!

Dec 04

Fiscal Cliff: Losing in the court of public opinion

With congressional Republicans and President Obama nowhere near one another when it comes to the ongoing fiscal talks, the likelihood of failure at the end of the month is quite high. Who would the American mainstream hold responsible for the mess? According a newWashington Post-Pew Research Center poll, it’s not a close call.

More on Rachel Maddow’s blog

 

 

 

Dec 04

Say thank you to President Clinton

From Chelsea Clinton:

My dad is usually the first to say that it’s people like you, working together who create change in the world. And I couldn’t agree more.

I also think he deserves a big “thank you” for everything he’s done in the past year – especially the inspiring work that doesn’t make the headlines, like personally checking on the progress of a soy factory in Rwanda this summer and helping give more American kids access to healthy meals throughout the school year.

I’m helping the Clinton Foundation collect thousands of personal messages of thanks from people like you to share with my dad. Will you write him a quick thank you note today?

Please, click here to say “Thank You” to my dad, President Bill Clinton.

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Dec 04

Save progressive radio in Seattle

It was just announced that AM 1090 will drop progressive talk and switch to an all sports format after the first of the year.

Progressive radio listeners in the greater Seattle area are appalled at the prospect of losing the great progressive radio shows hosted by Ed Shultz, Thom Hartmann, Norman Goldman, Randi Rhodes, Stephanie Miller and others.

Please join us in letting AM 1090’s advertisers know that we, their customers, want progressive voices be heard! We need AM 1090 to stay progressive… or for another local station to take its place as Seattle’s progressive voice.

That’s why I created a petition on SignOn.org to the advertisers and program director at Seattle AM Radio Station 1090, which says:

Don’t let Seattle lose progressive radio! As a local radio listener, I pledge to support with my dollars any advertiser on any station that chooses to broadcast progressive programming.

Click here to add your name to this petition, and then pass it along to your friends.

Dec 03

Holiday party reminder… it’s tomorrow!

The holiday party is tomorrow (12/4/2012). Please join us!

Nov 30

AFGE request: Take action to support Soc. Sec., Medicare & Medicaid, December 5th

On Wednesday, December 5th, AFGE Local 3937 will lead actions statewide  to support Social Security, Medicare & Medicaid. The locations and times are below. The message will be:
–    No cuts to Social Security, Medicare, or Medicaid, including cost of living adjustments

–     No more office closings, reduced service hours, pushing of Internet self-service, or staffing cuts

–     Release the funding SSA needs to restore lost services working families have already paid for

 

Labor and community organization members are welcome to join us, and bring banners and signs.  Representatives of organizations who would like to say a few words of concern and support are asked to contact our spokespersons.

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Nov 29

Speak Out to Keep Taxes From Going Up on the Middle Class

Tell us what $2,000 means to you and your family: http://wh.gov/my2k

Nov 27

EIS public scoping meeting on Gateway Pacific Terminal, Cherry Point (Coal trains) – 12/13

The EIS public scoping meeting for the proposed Gateway Pacific Terminal is coming up soon!

4-7 p.m. Thursday, December 13
Washington State Convention Center, Ballroom 6F
800 Convention Place
Seattle, WA

 

The facility will ship Powder River Basin (WY) coal overseas, with the coal traveling from WY to Cherry Point via downtown Seattle in uncovered cars. Opponents at a preliminary meeting I attended this summer stated that this would double rail traffic in Seattle, affecting noise levels and surface street traffic flow in our area. I do not know if this is true but hope to attend the scoping meeting to learn more.

Scoping meetings in other counties have attracted hundreds of attendees, so expect a full house.

http://www.eisgatewaypacificwa.gov/

Nov 27

Food and toy donations

Don’t forget your food or new toy donations when you come to the Holiday party on Tuesday, December 4th. The cupboards are almost bare and Santa’s sack needs filling to make sure every girl and boy has a gift this holiday season. Thank you for remembering!!!

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