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Monthly Meetings
Next meeting -- August 10th 6:30 PM - Pyle Center SW corner of Rural and Southern Just West of the Tempe Library |
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Welcome to the website of District 17 Democrats! Our
legislative district covers most of Tempe and South
Scottsdale. We are people-powered politics. We are
students, retirees, educators, the working class, homemakers,
professionals, and more. We are a diverse group of energized
Democrats who are committed to keeping Democrats in office in District
17, Congressional District 5, and statewide. And we are
planning on turning Arizona Blue in the 2010 statewide elections! New Headquarters: 5016 S Ash (W of Mill and N of Baseline) Map. Contact Jim Parker jimparker123@gmail.com; 480.381.5802 View Larger Map
District 17 Democrats Monthly Meeting: Tuesday, July 13th El Penasco
We normally meet the 1st Tuesday of every month at the Pyle Center.
July Only We'll meet at the Dem-friendly El Penasco Restaurant
(SE Mill & Broadway)
6PM - Newcomer's Orientation
6:30-8PM Meeting
Freatured Speakers: Randy Parraz candidate for US Senate, our D17 Legislative Slate, and Genie Zavaleta on the Dream Act
8PM We meet in our Neighborhood Teams! RSVP on Facebook District 17 In The News The DREAM ACT is a bill before Congress. It is a human-rights issue. It will provide undocumented students the freedom to study and work and pay for their education--or serve in the US Armed Forces. Featured Event: "17 for 17" Day of Action Join us at the Coordianted Campaign Office on Saturday, July 17 at 10am as our Neighborhood Teams compete in the "17 for 17 Challenge." Each team will aim to sign up 17 voters on the Permanent Early Voting List (PEVLS are essential to a Democratic vicotry in 2010). The team with the most PEVLS wins a Happy Hour at La Bocca Urban Pizzeria! More info. RSVP on Facebook D17 Events July 10 (Saturday): Birthday Fundraiser. 1-4pm. The Arizona Democratic Party often receives requests to host lower dollar fundraisers--fundraisers that are fun, entertaining but affordable. You asked and we listened! You are personally invited to attend our upcoming event, organized not only to raise much needed funds for the state party, but to celebrate a pillar in ADP politics! Please join us for the Lois Pfau Birthday Bash!! In true Lois Pfau form, she wants to help the ADP fundraising effort while celebrating her 80th birthday with her Democratic family. Mountain Preserve Reception Center, 1431 E Dunlap Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85020. Tickets: $40; to RSVP, e-mail RSVP@azdem.org or call 602-234-6801. More info: July 13 (Tuesday): Monthy Meeting of D17 (Tempe/S. Scottsdale) Democrats. July Meeting Only: we meet at El Penasco.
July 15 (Thursday): East Valley Young Democrats Monthly Meeting. Happy Hour at 6pm; business at 7pm, Chevy's (1335 Alma School, Mesa). More Info
July 17 (Saturday): Day of Action with Harry Mitchell, Ben Arredondo, Ed Ableser, and David Schapira. 10 am-12:30pm. Join us for the "17 for 17" contest. Whichever Neighborhood Team gets the most people signed up for the Mail-In-Ballot will win a Happy Hour at La Bocca. Don't know your team? No worries; we'll place you in the proper team. No experience needed (we'll do "Rapid Response" calling as well as knocking door to door). At 12:30: a free lunch will be served. D17 Democrats Coordinated Campaign Office, Tempe. RSVP at "17 for 17" Day of Action
Saturdays in July: Pizza, PEVLs & Phones. (July 10, 17, 24 & 31). 11am-2pm. Join your favorite (or soon-to-be favorite) D17 friends for a fast, fun, and informal midday munch-out and call-a-thon, at Paul and Diane Dozier's home at 942 E Eveningstar La, Tempe. We are making friendly calls to Democrats to get them on the Permanent Early Voting List and to engage them in the coordinated campaign. To make our July events more special (and even more patriotic), the person making the most calls each Saturday will win an embossed copper bust of the 16th President of the US, Abraham Lincoln! (Cash value = 1 cent). Don't forget to bring your cell phone—and unlimited weekend minutes—with you! RSVP: Facebook Link or call our D17 Field Organizer, Jim Parker, at 480-381-5802.
July 31 (Saturday): African-American Caucus Dinner with Special Guest Congressman James E. Clyburn (D-SC), Majority Whip in the US House of Representatives. Please join the ADP & the African American Caucus co-hosts, for this exciting, first-ever fundraising dinner! The caucus’ goal this year is maintain their theme of “Empowering Change” in everything they do. There’s no one better to promote this message than Congressman Clyburn, who will be our keynote speaker. Location: the Wyndahm Hotel in Phoenix. Further information to follow. For immediate questions, call 602-234-6801 with your inquiry.
SAVE THE DATE! August 12/13 (Thursday/Friday): First-Ever Annual Arizona List Conference: Changing the Face of Arizona Politics in 2010! Arizona List is dedicated to electing Democratic, pro-choice, women. Join us for an exciting day of speakers to get us prepared and energized to win in November! Hear from Arizona List incumbents and candidates! Welcome Reception Cocktail Hour: August 12, 6-8pm. Conference Sessions: August 13, 8:30am-3:30pm. Luncheon: August 13 11:30am. Conference Fee: $100; $60 Luncheon only. Special discounted room rates will be available for attendees! The Biltmore Resort, 2400 E Missouri Ave, Phoenix. Three ways to RSVP: info@arizonalist.org;520-327-0520; Facebook Invite Need Volunteers Saturdays at Tempe Library D17 volunteers are signing up voters to the Permanent Early Voting List (PEVL), registering new voters, and collecting signatures for our candidates. People in the community enjoy seeing and talking with us and look for us on Saturdays! Please sign up for a 2-hour shift (11am–1pm or 1–3pm) on a Saturday (or Sunday) in June. Email Genevieve at genmalia@yahoo.com with your availability. You Can Still Become a Precinct Committeeperson
Candidates for Local, Statewide & National Races Primary Election, August 24, 2010; General Election, November 2
US House of Representatives AZ State House of Representatives Ed Ableser (current State Representative) AZ State Senate
US Senate
AZ Governor AZ Secretary of State AZ Attorney General AZ State Treasurer AZ Superintendent of Public Instruction AZ Corporation Commission Central Arizona Water Conservation District State Mine Inspector Justice of the Peace Constable County Clerk of the Court |
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Paid for by D17 Democrats.