May Meeting of Tempe/South Scottsdale Democrats
Tuesday, May 12th
Committee Meetings: 6:30-7pm; Meeting: 7-9pm
1555 N. Bridalwreath St., Tempe, AZ 85281 (N. Tempe Community Center) (map)
Updates and Q & A
From our state legislators and city councilmembers! Come see why we are so proud of our elected officials.
Questions: Contact D17 Chair Lauren Kuby: laurenkuby@gmail.com; 602-790-2156; www.d17Dems.org
We Meet the 2nd Tuesday of Every Month: June 9th's Speaker: Don Bivens, Chair of the Arizona Democratic Party
Headlines
2nd Annual Chili-Cook-Off with Harry Mitchell and Terry Goddard!
May 2 (Sat): 4-7pm. At the Schwarz home, 5901 E. Vernon, Scottsdale (map)
Who will Make zee Best Chili? Douse the Flames with a Turn AZ Blue Martini!
State Sen. Meg Burton Cahill? State Rep. Ed Ableser? State Rep. David Schapira? Or a mysterious vegetarian with a killer carnivore recipe?
Ticket Prices: $25; $15 for Young Democrats; $10 for Kids. Proceeds to D17 and Maricopa County Democrats. Buy tickets online (preferred): www.d17dems.org/donate.asp?event=chili or buy at the door.
Can't Make the Party, but Want to Help? Contribute $17 (or more) for District 17 at www.actblue.com/page/d17.
PC+ Training
Want to follow the Obama model and be a better advocate for Democratic candidates and values in your neighborhood? Join our next PC+ Orientation and Training session and be empowered with skills and resources to reach out to your neighbors and turn AZ blue. The Maricopa County Democratic Party (MCDP) is leading the way, organizing volunteer teams in neighborhoods across the valley and we need YOU. For more info:
kenchapman@maricopademocrat.com; 602-298-0503
Next Trainings:
May 17 (Sun), 11am-2pm
Fire Station #43, 4410 E Chandler Blvd, Ahwatukee (map)
May 23 (Sat), 11am-2pm
MCDP Headquarters, 2914 N Central, Phoenix (map)
State Legislative Update
State Representatives Ed Ableser (http://twitter.com/RepAbleser) and David Schapira (http://twitter.com/dschapirra) now provide updates via Twitter.
Political Events
Keep up to date with LD17 events by adding us to your Google Calendar.
May 2 (Sat): 2nd Annual Chili Cook-Off. 4-7pm. Schwarz home, 5901 E. Vernon, Scottsdale (map).
Ticket prices: $25; $15 for Young Democrats; $10 for Kids. Charge securely online (www.d17dems.org/donate.asp?event=chili), or pay at the door.
May 7 (Thurs): Nucleus Club of Maricopa. 5:30 pm. Wyndham Downtown, 1st St and Adams, Phoenix. Farewell party for Slade and Alison Mead. Free! Cash Bar. More info: Ruben Gallego 623-308-9292; rgallego79@gmail.com.
May 9 (Sat): ADP State Committee Meeting. Caucus and Committee meetings, 8am-1pm; General Meeting, 1pm. Amphitheater High School, 125 W Yavapai, Tucson, AZ 85705 (map). To carpool, email laurenkuby@gmail.com.
May 16 (Sat): East Valley Democrats Breakfast Club. 7:30am-9:30am. Join fellow democrats for good food and great conversation. Denny's Restaurant?, 4403 S Rural Rd, Tempe, at Hwy 60. Info: 480-993-8799.
May 30 (Sat): 5th Annual Emerge Arizona Fundraiser. 6pm-8pm. Wyndham Downtown, 1st St and Adams, Phoenix. Keynote Speaker: US Congresswoman Ann Kirkpatrick and honoring Emerge 2009 Woman of the Year: State Rep. Kyrsten Sinema. Buy tickets online: Gubernatorial Level $5000 - Senatorial Level $2500 - Congressional Level $1000 - Legislative Level $500 - City Council Level $50. Info: 602-454-0394.
All Good Democrats, Come to the Aid of Your Party!
Please consider contributing $17 (or more) for District 17! Donate online at www.actblue.com/page/d17.
Submit items by the 22nd of the month to allison.shannon@gmail.com.
District 17 Democrats
P.O. Box 26047, Tempe, AZ 85285
Paid for by District 17 Democrats. Lauren Kuby, Chair; Craig McDermott, Treasurer.
Not authorized by any candidate or candidate's committee.
