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Come to the annual BCDems picnic Saturday August 19.
See Events below.

1. ACTION NEEDED
2. ANNOUNCEMENTS
3. EVENTS
4. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
5. SUCCESSES
6. THANKS
7. SHORT TAKES

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Note: TWO AUGUST SPECTACULARS

…HEADQUARTERS GRAND OPENING
…145TH ANNUAL BCDEMS’ PICNIC
…check EVENTS calendar below

1. ACTION NEEDED

We need PERSONAL COMPUTERS FOR BCDEMS’ HQ. If you have one that you can lend for 4 months or donate to us, our HQ efforts will greatly benefit. These computers will support BCDems and several campaigns. They’ll be used for voter identification, list creation, etc. Email Biff Traber or call him at 753-6735.

2. ANNOUNCEMENTS

---- LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS—CANDIDATE FORUMS (all at Corvallis/Benton County Public Library)
*10/10, Tuesday, 7-9:00 pm …Corvallis Mayor/City Councilors
*10/14, Saturday, 10-noon—State Senators and Representatives
*10/17, Tuesday, 7-9:00 pm—County Commissioner/County Sheriff
*10/24, Tuesday, 7-9:00 pm—Ballot Measures

---- The state Elections Division has assigned the following NUMBERS TO BALLOT MEASURES:
39: Eminent Domain (IP57)
40: Districting of Judges (IP24)
41: Federal Tax Substitution (IP14)
42: Insurance Credit Check (IP23)
43: Parental Notification (IP51)
44: Discount Prescription Drugs (IP122)
45: Term Limits (IP39)
46: Campaign Finance - Constitutional (IP8)
47: Campaign Finance - Statutory (IP37)
48: TABOR/Colorado's Spending Cap (IP6)

3. EVENTS

---- DAILY VIGIL protesting the war in Iraq, 5-6 pm in front of the Courthouse on 4th Street. Democrats gather there on Wednesday each week.

---- TROOPS HOME FAST hunger strike continues until Sept. 21, the International Day of Peace. Pledge to fast for one day, once a week, several days in a row, or whatever works for you. If you can’t, or don’t want to fast, you can still help by staffing the information table from 12-3 or 3-6. We need more volunteers:

---- August 16, Wednesday, 7-9:00 pm: “IS THE IRAQ WAR ILLEGAL?” Lt. Ehren Watada is facing 7+ years in prison for refusing to serve in Iraq because he believes that the war is illegal. Is he correct? We will explore his reasoning and discuss his controversial decision at the Odd Fellows Hall. All are welcome. Contact Leah Bolger or 207-7761

---- August 17, Thursday, 6-8:00 pm: GRAND OPENING, BENTON COUNTY DEMOCRATIC HEADQUARTERS. Come on down to see our new HQ at 129 N.W. 4th Street, across from the Benton County Courthouse. Join us for a drop-in visit by Peter DeFazio (around 7:00 pm) and for some good, old fashioned camaraderie.

---- August 19, Saturday: BCDEMS’ 145th ANNUAL SUMMER PICNIC and CONTRA DANCE. Boys and Girls Club, 1112 N.W. Circle, Corvallis. Featuring AMAZON CREEK (no admission charge; we’ll pass the hat). See the picnic page for music samples and Very-Ultra-Super-Important Pie Auction info.

---- August 21, Monday, 11:30-12:30: Congresswoman Darlene Hooley will conduct a Town Hall meeting on "Open and Honest Government" in the meeting room at the Benton Plaza. Watch for more info in local news media.

---- September 9, Saturday, 10:00 am: CITIZENS FOR GLOBAL SOLUTIONS Chapter Meeting. Teleconference call with national experts, subsequent discussion and planning. Ozretich home, 453 S.E. Powell Ave., Corvallis. Contact Rachel Ozretich or 758-3221.

---- September 9, Saturday, 1-4:00 pm: STATE CENTRAL COMMITTEE MEETING, Chemeketa Community College, Building 50, gym. Email LoErna Simpson if you’re interested.

---- September 14, Thursday: Save the date to drive to Salem to see MAX CLELAND, campaigning for PAUL EVANS.

---- September 17, Sunday: CONSTITUTION DAY

---- September 21, Thursday, 7:00 pm: BCDEMS’ REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING.
Grace Lutheran Church, Harrison and Kings, Corvallis. Doors open at 6:30, business begins at 7:00 pm. Program TBA. All precinct committee people are encouraged to attend.

4. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

• STATE FAIR ACTIVITIES….

It’s State Fair time, and we need volunteers to help us make it happen. Why not sign up for one of the following:

--Sunday, 8/20…9:00 am-3:00 pm to help the Democratic Party of Oregon set up booth
--Tuesday, 8/29 to staff the booth in four-hour shifts, 10:30-2:30; 2:30-5:30; 6:30-10:30 (four people per shift)
--Tuesday, 9/5 from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm to take down the booth

Contact William Switzer or phone 541-990-3731.

• CAMPAIGN ACTIVITIES….

--State Rep. SARA GELSER’S campaign (House District 16) will conduct the GIANT GELSER CANVASS from 1-4:00 pm, Sunday, October 22, followed by food, fun, and relaxation. Contact Sara

--PETER DEFAZIO comes to Corvallis
Thursday, 8/17: 1:30-2:30 pm, Corvallis Senior Center, 2601 N.W. Tyler Ave. 5:30-6:30 pm, Corvallis/Benton Co. Public Library

• FUNDRAISING COMMITTEE NEEDS….
--We need someone to manage our merchandising--work with our local supplier, take orders, distribute product, set up for sales at local events (with your dedicated sales staff) and keep the HQ well stocked. Contact Fundraising Chair Todd Barnhart or 754-0196.

• NEWSLETTER NEEDS….

--We need someone to coordinate paid ads for the newsletter. If you’re willing to spend a few hours a month—and a few more to get it off the ground—please contact Davi Richards or 745-3866.

5. SUCCESSES

--WILLIAM SWITZER has just about filled all slots for staffing the Headquarters office. (If you want to help out, we will happily fit you into the schedule.)

6. THANKS

…to WILLIAM SWITZER, supreme organizer of our booth at the Benton County Fair. And thanks to all volunteers who participated and spread the good word.

7. SHORT TAKES

---- September 9 - Top Secret Bus Trip: Undisclosed location

---- Google BlueOregon for "Lieberman, Loyalty, and Liberalism" and "Karen Minnis: Oregon's Tom Delay"

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You'll find up-to-the-minute information about BCDems and useful links to other sites. Under the "News" headings, you'll find the current issue of BCDems HotLines. You can also get access to post your own information and opinion. For content questions, ask Rachel Ozretich, racheloz@peak.org. Todd Barnhart, barnhart@subboy.net, is the technical editor.

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CONTACT THE BENTON COUNTY DEMOCRATS

Mail: P.O. Box 232, Corvallis OR 97339
Email: bcdems@bcdems.net
Web: http://bcdems.net
Phone: 541.752.4848

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