Jan 18

Say you’re in

Today, a new grassroots organization is being launched: Organizing for Action.

Following in the footsteps of the campaign you built, Organizing for Action will be an unparalleled force in American politics. It will work to turn our shared values into legislative action — and it’ll empower the next generation of leaders in our movement.

Michelle recorded a video to tell you more about the new organization — take a look and let OFA know you’re in:

http://my.barackobama.com/Organizing-for-Action

We may have started this as a long shot presidential primary campaign in 2007, but it’s always been about more than just winning an election. Together, we’ve made our communities stronger, we’ve fought for historic legislation, and we’ve brought more people than ever before into the political process.

We have the power to do even more to change our politics and our country for the better. With Organizing for Action, you’ll have every resource you need to do it.

But it starts with you. This new organization is in your hands.

I’m so excited to see what you all do next — and so grateful to be part of it.

Thanks,

Barack

Jan 17

Meet our new executive team!

2013 Executive Board

On 1/15/2013, the 11th LD Democrats just had its reorganization election.  The following people are your new leaders:

  • Holly Krejci, Chair
  • Robert Kangas, Vice Chair & Webmaster
  • Jerri Wood, Secretary
  • Rick Polintan, Treasurer
  • Marvin Rosete, WSDCC Male Representative
  • Kate Kruller, WSDCC Female Representative
  • Kathy Nyland, KCDCC Female Representative
  • Michael Neher, KCDCC Male Representative
  • Irene Simpson, KCDCC Female Alternate Representative
  • Bill Taylor, KCDCC Male Alternate Representative & Newsletter Editor

Contact info can be found here:  https://www.11thlddems.org/executive-board/

We hope to have a great 2013 with you!

Jan 17

Senior Lobby Day – February 21st

Senior Lobby Day, February 21st

Commercial bus – with bathroom- donated by IAM

Lunch provided

$15 per person

 

Contact Robin G. for more information and to reserve a space.

(206) 762-3848

rjguevarra@comcast.net

Jan 15

11th LD reorg meeting: January 15th

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.”

 

*See Also: What To Make Of the Uproar Over The Newspaper That Published Names and Addresses of Gun Permit Holders

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.

Read the rest on the Seattle Weekly blog

Jan 04

Get your Inaugural Ball tickets today!

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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.

Will you join us? Click here to purchase your ticket to the Governor’s Inaugural Ball in Olympia on Wednesday, January 16.

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.

Tickets to this special event are $100. Click here to purchase your ticket to the Governor’s Inaugural Ball in Olympia on Wednesday, January 16.

I hope to see you there.

Very truly yours,

Jay Inslee
Governor-Elect

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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 24

President Obama responds to We The People petitions related to gun violence

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:

  • $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.

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