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

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1.  ACTION NEEDED

Hey, everyone....We need HELP to do voter ID for a COORDINATED CAMPAIGN PHONE BANK for Sara, Mario, Linda, Ted, Sam, and Jason.  We'll call newly registered Democrat voters and Dems who voted in 2004 but not 2002.  Sunday through Thursday until October 8, from 6-8:30 pm at HQ.  We just have a week and a day to do this, and WE COULD USE YOUR HELP.  If you can join us, please call the office, 752-4848, or email Betty Malone with which days you are available.  Let's make a difference.

Gov. Kulongoski's campaign is collecting people's words of support for their website.  How about some face-to-face persuasion from BCDems.  Check it out on www.tedforgov.com/2006/08/oregonians_tell.html.  If you're interested, email your endorsement, with a photo if you'd like, to Will Howell and tell him that you're from Benton County. 

2.  ANNOUNCEMENTS

BENTON COUNTY OPERATING LEVY:  The BC commissioners have unanimously approved a resolution to place a five-year local option operating levy on the November ballot.  The levy will cost $.89 per $1,000 of assessed value.  (For a home assessed at $150,000, that's about $11.13 per month in additional taxes.)  For the IMPORTANT SERVICES that this levy will support, check the county's website or contact Jay Dixon, 541-766-6800, for more information.

Moveon.org has offered free bumper stickers that say "Defend America: Fire the Republicans."  They were so popular that they're all gone.  Keep watching for them.  You can also purchase "Grand Oil Party" stickers. Google Moveon.org.

BCDems have made the following ENDORSEMENT DECISIONS on Ballot Measures in the next election:
#39--No  (Prohibits Public Body from Condemning Private Real Property....)
#40--No  (Districting of Judges)
#41--No  (Guarantees Same Deductions as on Federal Return)
#42--NO POSITION (Ban on Discrimination in Insurance)
#43--No  (Parental Notification for Minors Seeking Abortion)
#44--YES  (Prescription Drug Purchasing Pool)
#45--No  (Reinstate Legislative Term Limits)
#46--No  (Campaign Finance Reform--constitutional amendment)
#47--No  (Oregon Political Campaign Finance Reform Act--statutory)
#48--No  (Constitutional State Spending Limit--TABOR)
Please check our newsletter or our website for more information about the measures and our endorsements.

CORVALLIS KIDS COUNT is hard at work to pass Measure 02-58--a local operating levy for schools.  The BCDems unanimously endorsed this, and now the PAC needs your help.  You can visit the website and learn more...or wear a levy button...or make a contribution...or help with the canvassing effort on Saturday, October 21...or write a supportive letter to the editor.  Contact Mark for information.

3.  EVENTS

October 3, Tuesday, 7:30 pm:  With SOUL OF A CITIZEN, Paul Loeb will explore what keeps us going when political times get tough.  Join this bestselling author who explores why some people choose lives of social commitment while others abstain.  Cone Chapel, Willamette University, 900 State St., Salem.  Free. For more info: Sue Koger.

October 5, Thursday, 5-6:00 pm:  THE "WORLD CAN'T WAIT--DRIVE OUT THE BUSH REGIME" NATIONAL DAY OF PROTEST will happen in front of the BC Courthouse, 4th and Monroe.  Bring signs.  Featured speaker, Leah Bolger, sharing her exciting experiences at Camp Democracy in Washington, DC, from september 4-29.  Cosponsored by Alt2War and Veterans for Peace. Contact:  LoErna Simpson.

October 5, Thursday, 6:30-8:30:  MEET-THE-CANDIDATE OPEN HOUSE for JASON BROWN, at Jason's campaign HQ, 194 S.E. Mill St., Dallas.

October 6, Friday, 7:00 pm:  Check our website for your invitation to the ANNUAL TROW DINNER, CH2M Hill Alumni Center, OSU.  Keynote Speaker:  Secretary of State BILL BRADBURY.  More information or reservations:  541-752-4848.  The more we get together, the more successful we will be.

October 6, Friday, 5-6:00 pm:  FIFTH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION of the daily ALTERNATIVES TO WAR VIGIL...5-6:00 pm, BC Courthouse, 4th and Monroe.  This vigil was started by local peace activists on Oct 6, 2001, the day the U.S. attacked Afghanistan, and is possibly the longest daily peace vigil currently in the U.S.--1,825 consecutive days--"being out there in heat, rain, and darkness, as well as gorgeous spring and fall evenings." All vigil participants over the past 5 years are invited to attend.
 
October 7, Saturday, 11:00 am:  BUS PROJECT will make its third visit in Salem for PAUL EVANS' campaign.  Meet in Riverfront Park, Salem.  Contact Paul's campaign.

October 8, Sunday, 2:00 pm:  BCDems' COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE will meet at the Old World Deli.  Bring new ideas for actions to make BCDems stronger.  Email Davi Richards with any questions.

October 9, Monday, 5:15 pm:  A RIVER RUNS THROUGH IT--Willamette Queen sternwheeler tour of the third most polluted urban river in the U.S.  Join PAUL EVANS' CAMPAIGN to combine an afternoon on the river with a political statement for change.  Set sail at 5:30.  Contact the campaign for more info.

October 10, Tuesday, 5:30 pm:  Join BARBARA ROSS and other community leaders at a NO on 43 House Party.  At Barbara's home, 460 S.W. Jefferson Ave., Corvallis.  Come and be a part of proving that Measure 43 is..."Not so simple.  Not at all safe."

October 10, Tuesday, 10:30 am:  CORVALLIS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE DEBATE between Rep. SARA GELSER and Robin Brown at the Corvallis Country Club.

October 14, Saturday: Oregon Stonewall Democrats present COME OUT FOR EQUALITY, a statewide day of action, co-sponsored by Basic Rights Oregon and the Human Rights Campaign, to canvass for the Gov. Ted.  Contact  Hanna@basicrights.org for more info.

October 14, Saturday, 10:00 am:  LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS LEGISLATIVE CANDIDATES FORUM at the Corvallis Public Library.  There will be questions from the audience, so bring some great ones. 

October 19, Thursday, 7:00 pm:  BCDEMS' REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING.  Grace Lutheran Church, Harrison and Kings, Corvallis.  Doors open at 6:30; program at 7:00.  Business meeting to follow the program.

October 21/22, Saturday/Sunday:  TRANSFORMING FAITH: A TRANSGENDER WITNESS, First United Methodist Church of Corvallis, 1165 N.W. Monroe.  Don't miss this historic transgender conference that will educate, inspire, nurture, and celebrate the gifts of transgender persons within and among comunities of faith.  Sponsored by The Community of Welcoming Congregations, The Center for Lesbian and Gay Studies, and the Human Rights Campaign Religion and Faith Program.  More information to come.

October 23, Monday, 6:30 pm:  MEET & GREET JASON BROWN at the Wren Community Center, west of Philomath.  Refreshments, live music, sharing of ideas for getting Oregon back on track.  For info: Lisanne Pearcy.

November 3, Friday, noon:  The FRIDAY ROTARY CLUB will host a debate between Rep. SARA GELSER and her opponent. 

November 7:  ELECTION DAY

4. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

CAMPAIGN ACTIVITIES....

It's time.  Let's hit the streets for our favorite candidates--------------

Rep. SARA GELSER needs help in Philomath.  If you live in Philomath, or just love hanging out thre, Sara welcomes you to canvass and find good lawn sign locations.  Please email Sara or phone her at 760-2115.

Need a GELSER lawn sign?  They're going up this week.  If you would like one and haven't had it placed in your yard by Oct. 5, you can pick one up at BCDem HQ.  If you'd rather have one delivered or have any problems, call 760-2115.

Door-to-door and phone CANVASS for PAUL EVANS' campaign, 3:00 on Sunday, October 8.  Meet at Evans HQ, 1194 Center St. NE, Salem.

Canvass with JASON BROWN in Harrisburg (Linn County), Sunday, October 8, 12:30 pm.  We'll be distributing lit and invitations to a meet-&-greet event there on October 18.  We'll need help to cover the town.  Please contact  Lisanne Pearcy if you can join us.

GIANT GELSER CANVASS will take place on Sunday, October 22, 1-4:00 pm.  This is an important part of the effort to ensure that Sara goes back to Salem in January.  Meet at the BCDems HQ at 1 pm, and please bring a friend (or five).    So that we can have an idea of how many are walking, email Sara  or give her a call at 760-2115.  If you can't come, you can still send a friend. 

Set aside October 22, Sunday, to join the WORLD RECORD CANVASS in PAUL EVANS' campaign.

Canvassing EVERY SATURDAY for DIANA SIMPSON from 9:30-1:00 pm.  We need help to make sure that voters "FILL IN THE BUBBLE" next to Diana's name on the ballot.  Contact Clinton Downs.

JASON BROWN'S campaign is looking for a good location for a large (3/6') sign on (1) Hwy 99W in south Corvallis and (2) Hwy 34 just west of Philomath.  Is there a friendly Dem with some highway frontage?  Also, we need someone to distribute Jason's lawn signs in Benton Co. and to help install large signs.  Finally, Jason needs some willing phone bankers for the Wren event, the weekend of Oct. 14 and the week of Oct. 16.  If you can help with any of these, please contact Lisanne Pearcy or 503-606-4323.

BCDEMS' COMMITTEES....

COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE:  After a summer off the communications committee will be starting back up with an early October meeting, Sunday, October 8--2:00pm in the Old World Deli.  Email Davi Richards or call 745-3866 to join us or to receive more info.

CAMPAIGN SERVICES COMMITTEE: 

WELCOME LETTERS TO NEWLY REGISTERED DEMS:  We would like to send welcome emails (and as many snail mail letters as money warrants) to newly registered Dems.  2004 letter is written and available.  If you can help with this project, please contact Betty Malone.

MINUTE TAKER NEEDED for Campaign Services Committee.  Wonderful people to work with.  Inside view of campaigns.  We meet on 2nd & 4th Thursdays, evenings, from now 'til the election.  Contact Betty Malone

LETTER TO EDITOR FOR PETER DEFAZIO--We need to balance the letters for Peter's opponent.  Want to write one?  Check for info at HQ or email Betty Malone for issue information and newspaper contacts.

5.  SUCCESSES

Max Cleland's visit on behalf of PAUL EVANS' campaign for change was "more than I could have asked for," says Paul.  Magical moments that "everyone involved will remember for years to come."  Thanks, Max.

JASON BROWN has been hosting community events far and wide throughout District 23 to meet voters.  Some say that they can't remember the last time a state candidate visited their towns.  Good work, Jason and team.  For details of planned events, check Jason's calendar.

6.  THANKS...

to PAULINE REYNOLDS for preparing our new Publicity Notebook for BCDems volunteer publicity/public relations people--and to DAVI RICHARDS, Communications Committee chair, for mentoring her brood so capably.

and, of course, to LEAH BOLGER, whose courage in the streets of Washington, D.C., made the point for many of us that the Iraq war has become unbearable.

7.  SHORT TAKES

Be a part of the Human Rights Campaign's "Coming Out Day" snapshot project, www.hrc.org/shapshot

To learn why you should VOTE YES on Corvallis Measure #02-56 click on www.inclusivecorvallis.org

 

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