Feb 12

WSDCC Meeting Report – February 3, 2013

WSDCC Meeting  Report – February 3, 2013

By Kate Kruller

11th LD WSDCC State Committee Woman

 

Every other year (the odd years) the State Party holds its re-organization meeting.  Spirits were very high within the WSDCC membership coming off very successful election results in November.

Everyone is very pleased to have a Democratic President, Governor, Secretary of State, Attorney General, and others State officials, strong victories at the congressional delegate level, retaining a big majority in the state House of Representatives and delivering the democratic vote in  retaining what we could in the state Senate.

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Feb 11

Election Deadline: 2/12/2013

Just a reminder.  For those of you who live in Seattle… there’s a special election going on.  The deadline to vote is Tuesday, 2/12/2013.  Your ballot must be postmarked by 2/12/2013 or drop your ballot off at one of the drop locations: http://www.kingcounty.gov/elections/voting/ballotdropboxes/bdblocations.aspx

Details on the special election can be found here:  http://www.kingcounty.gov/elections/voting/ballotdropboxes/bdblocations.aspx

Feb 11

General Meeting Agenda – February 19th 2013

The Agenda for the February 19th meeting has been posted:

General Membership Monthly Meeting, third Tuesday of every month.  231 Burnett Ave North, Renton WA.  7-9pm (February 19th, 2013)

February Agenda

Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance
Approval of minutes from Retreat Report/LD Calendar
Rebecca Bryant, Congressman Adam Smith’s new Political Director. Rebecca@electadamsmith.com or cell, (303) 514-6237
Chair’s Report
Treasurer’s Report
KCDCC Report
Unfinished Business:
Appoint e-board members
• KCDCC LAC Rep 1: Christopher Anderson
• KCDCC LAC Rep 2: Jerri Wood
• Newsletter Editor: Bill Taylor
• Webmaster: Robert Kangas
New Business:
• Secure Communities Resolution Proposed by Colin Maloney of Communities United
• Tom/Sheldon Resolution
• Seattle District Elections Resolution
Adoption of By-laws
Good of the Order – limit to 1 minute per speaker
Raffle
Adjourn

Feb 11

Newsletter – February 2013

The newsletter for February 2013 has been sent out and archived.  You can view the archived newsletter here: 2013-02-February

Feb 11

Resolutions being considered for the February general meeting

We will be considering two resolutions for the February general meeting on 2/19/2013.

  1. No Participation with “Secure Communities” in King County
  2. Resolution to Censure State Senators Rodney Tom and Tim Sheldon

If you have any questions or concerns, please make them known as soon as possible.  Thank you.

Feb 11

Bylaws Approval – February 2013

As required by our Bylaws, approval of the new Bylaws after a reorganization is required by the next general meeting. Our reorganization meeting was in January, and the next general meeting is on February 19th at the Carpenter’s Hall in Renton.

Here are the bylaws for review.  Nothing has changed since last year except removal of some typos left over from the last update (page numbers with an old date embedded in).

Bylaws Draft 2013: 11thbylaws01272013_draft

Feb 09

New Twitter master

I just wanted to give a shout out to Kathy Nyland, who is now in charge of our twitter account.  In addition to the usual stuff that gets cross-posted when the website gets an update, Kathy will now share her snark, commentary, and general awesomeness by live tweeting our meetings / events.  Thanks Kathy!

Our Twitter account is here:  https://twitter.com/11thlddems

Feb 08

Democrats State Of The Union Watch Party

The 37th LD Democrats are putting on a watch party for the State Of The Union:

You are cordially invited to attend our first event of 2013. We are hosting a State of the Union Watch Party at Berliner Pub in Renton.

Please come to support a local business in the 37th and mingle with like-minded folks while we watch our re-elected president.

Where: The Berliner Pub, 221 Main Ave S, Renton, Washington 98057
When: Tuesday, February 12th, 5:00pm

Feb 05

Adam Smith Town Hall Meeting: 2/16/2013

REP. SMITH WILL HOLD TOWN HALL IN SEATTLE ON FEB. 16

Posted by on February 04, 2013 

Ninth District Congressman Adam Smith will host a Town Hall on February 16, 2013 at the NewHolly Gathering Hall in Seattle.  Congressman Smith is looking forward to meeting with constituents and hearing their concerns.

Who: Congressman Adam Smith

What: Rep. Smith is hosting a Town Hall event where constituents can meet the Congressman and voice concerns on the budget, immigration, education, the economy, and more

When: February 16, 2013 from 10am to 11:30am

Where: NewHolly Gathering Hall, 7054 32nd Ave. S., Seattle, WA 98118

Space is limited so please RSVP by calling (425)793-5180 or Toll Free at(888) SMITH09.  You can also email rsvpsmith@mail.house.gov

Feb 05

11th LD Leadership Retreat, Planning, and E-Board Meeting

The date, time and location of this month’s e-board meeting has been changed. We’ve decided to host a leadership retreat to allow for broader discussion and planning for the upcoming year. As always, the meetings are open to attend and input is always welcome. Only elected officers can vote.

Details are:

Time of retreat: Saturday, February 9th 2013: 9:30 am to 1:30 pm
Location: Georgetown Old City Hall, 6202 13th Ave., Seattle, WA

If you’re interested in helping to shape the 11th LD, please attend. We’ll adjourn to another location (restaurant) at 12:30pm-1:30pm for lunch / to continue the discussion.

This notice was also posted to our Google Calendar Page (click here)

Feb 05

Martha Koester testified in front of the WA State Health Care Wellness Committee

martha_02012013Martha Koester, a former Chair of the 11th LD, testified in front of the WA State Health Care Wellness Committee on February 1st, 2013.

The WA State Health Care Wellness Committee, with all 9 Democrat and 3 of 8 Republican Representatives attending, listened to public testimony concerning House Bill 1085. The SB 5224 is the companion bill in the Senate cosponsored by Senator Bob Hasagawa.  These bills are derived from Vermont’s Green Mountain Care legislation and will provide single payer health care for all Washington residents.  They implement provisions of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, AKA Obama Care.  Washington Health Security Trust  is supporting passage of  these bills and solicit your participation.

Read the whole article here:  Health Care 02012013

Jan 25

You’re invited: 2013 Crab Feed and Grassroots Forum

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You’re invited! Join us at the Washington State Democrats’ Crab Feed and Grassroots Forum on February 18th at St. Martin’s University in Lacey.

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Jan 22

The 40th anniversary of Roe v Wade and the freedom and privacy

From NARAL Washington:

Today we celebrate the 40th anniversary of Roe v Wade and the freedom and privacy it guaranteed women to make reproductive health decisions for themselves and their families.

But 40 years haven’t stopped anti-choice zealots from trying to call the shots on women’s health. In fact, they are in Olympia right now meeting with our legislators.

We can’t let that go unanswered.

Please join NARAL Pro-Choice Washington and celebrate the anniversary of Roe v Wade by taking a moment to contact your legislator by calling 1-800-562-6000.

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Jan 22

Bruce Harrell for Mayor Kick Off Party

From Bruce Harrell:

Dear Friends,bruceharrell
Last week, I announced my intentions to be the next mayor of Seattle, and the support I have received from all corners of our community has been overwhelming. Not even one week into the campaign, and we have already received over 300 individual endorsements. I want you to know I hear your message loud and clear — you want leadership that will work to bring our community together and find solutions that balance the needs of all Seattle’s people. I will be that leader, but I can not do it without you.

Join me in officially kicking off my campaign for mayor:

Bruce Harrell for Mayor Kick Off Party
Thursday, February 7th
6 – 8pm
First AME Church
1522 14th Ave.
Seattle, WA 98122

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Jan 22

Muslim Lobby Day in Olympia is second-largest in the U.S.

This is interesting.  Our new State Representative, Steve Bergquist is hard at work.

Read the article from King 5:  http://www.king5.com/news/local/Muslim-Lobby-Day-in-Olympia-187820371.html

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