Just a reminder… The reorganization meeting is this Tuesday, January 15th at 7pm. Details are on our calendar entry on our website.
Jan 09
Seattle and King County Launch Gun Buyback Program.
Collectively touting it as “one tool in the toolbox” against gun violence, a collection of Seattle mayors past and present along with King County Executive Dow Constantine, Seattle Police Deputy Chief Nick Metz, Dr. David Fleming of Public Health Seattle & King County, Renee Hopkins of the Seattle Police Foundation and Reverend Aaron Williams of Seattle’s Mount Zion Baptist Church today announced the launch of a Seattle and King County gun buyback program. The effort is part of a larger endeavor aimed at reducing gun violence that’s going under the header “Gun Safety Initiative.”
With former Seattle mayors Greg Nickels, Norm Rice, Charles Royer and Wes Uhlman acting as co-chairs of the program, the Gun Safety Initiative aims to be an “expression of what our community our believes,” according to McGinn, as well as the “beginning of a dialogue” about guns and what can be done to make our communities safer.
Jan 04
Get your Inaugural Ball tickets today!
In less than two weeks, we’re celebrating our victory and your hard work that made it possible at the 2013 Governor’s Inaugural Ball — and I’d love to see you there.
Thousands of supporters like you stood with our campaign by volunteering, making a contribution, or spreading the word to friends and family. Now, it’s time to spend one special night together to celebrate our tremendous November victory.
As we start the new year, I am focused on building a working Washington — and I’m excited to commemorate the beginning of this journey with supporters like you.
I hope you’ll be able to join our celebration.
I hope to see you there.
Very truly yours,
Jay Inslee
Governor-Elect
Jan 03
Candidate Meet & Greet reminder: Thursday 1/3/2012
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 23
Newsletter – December 2012 / January 2013
Our latest newsletter has been posted. You can view it here. 2013-1-January
Happy holidays everybody!
Dec 18
Governor Gregoire’s proposed budget
http://www.ofm.wa.gov/budget13/highlights/default.asp
For 2013-2015.
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:
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$5 / month: You are a member and are awesome (includes a second membership)
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$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:
- Online: Click & Pledge Donation Page
- In-person: At any general meeting
- Mail: Write a check to us:
11th Legislative District Democratic Organization
PO Box 1133
Renton WA 98057
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 05
Honoring Margarita Prentice
Thanks to everyone who made our holiday party a success! Here are some photos I took tonight:
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.
