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We send you HotLines, Benton County Democrats' subscriber e-letter, on the 1st and 15th of the month to let you know how you can keep the Democratic Party strong here at the grassroots level. Send us your announcements, news of events of interest, and needs for volunteers.  We'll pass them along.

 

WE ARE NOW SENDING YOU SPECIAL WEEKLY UPDATES OF HOTLINES UNTIL THE ELECTION SO THAT YOU CAN KEEP UP WITH OUR CAMPAIGNS' COMINGS AND GOINGS. 

IT'S CRUNCH TIME.  EVERY EFFORT THAT YOU CAN MAKE WILL BE APPRECIATED.

SPECIAL THANKS FROM SARA GELSER:  "Many thanks to the dedicated volunteers that have been working the phone banks at BCDems HQ, organizing the Trow Dinner, and working the Fall Festival.  It makes a huge difference for ALL Democratic candidates--from our local races all the way up to governor and congressional races.  We are so lucky to have a strong party here in Benton County, and we need to work hard these next four weeks to be sure we keep the governorship and the senate, and take control of the Oregon House.  Thanks so much to everyone."   (Here, here.)

EVENTS

October 9, TODAY, 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.  (Return at 6:30) Contact the campaign campaign@paulevens2006.com for more info.

The CORVALLIS LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS presents CANDIDATE FORUMS at the Corvallis/Benton County Public Library as follows:

Tuesday, 10 Oct, 7:00-9:00 pm, Mayor and City Council candidates
Saturday, 14 Oct, 10:00-Noon, State Legislative candidates (House Districts 15, 16 and 23, SD 8)
Tuesday, 17 Oct, 7:00-9:00 pm, County Commissioner and County Sheriff candidates
Tuesday, 24 Oct, 7:00-9:00 pm, Ballot Measures

October 10, Tuesday: CORVALLIS BENTON CHAMBER COALITION CANDIDATE FORUM at the Corvallis Country Club, 1850 S.W. Whiteside Dr.

9:00 am:  Congressional Candidates (DeFazio and Hooley invited)
10:30 am:  State Candidates (Gelser, Sappington, Brown)
Noon:  Local Candidates

THE AUDIENCE WILL VOTE FOR CANDIDATES IN EACH RACE.  It's important to get good, progressive folks there for both the audience questions and the straw poll.  Please REGISTER and attend this event by calling the Chamber Coalition at 541-757-1505.  Registration cost is $10.00 to cover lunch. 

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, 10:00 am:  Sam Sappington will participate in the FORUM ON SENIOR SERVICES at the Albany Senior Center.

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 Leo Schuman or Hanna@basicrights.org for more info.

October 14, Saturday, 1-5:00 pm:  RALLY and ACTION DAY--TO SUPPORT CORVALLIS CHARTER AMENDMENT on the steps of the Benton County Courthouse.  Join Mayor Berg,  Dr. Lani Roberts, Prudence Miles, and Dr. Terryl Ross at the rally...and then head out with us for a voter education neighborhood walk.  Party afterwards.  For more info or requests for accommodations, contact Clinton Downs or phone 207-3085.

October 17:  LAST DAY TO REGISTER TO VOTE.  JUST DO IT...PLEASE.

October 17, Tuesday, 7:00 pm:  Reception for JASON BROWN in the "Polk County at the Pearl" Gallery in Dallas, 857 Main St., Dallas.  Everyone is welcome.

October 18, Wednesday:  "PIONEER PATRIOTISM"--PAUL EVANS' speech at Marion DemoForum, Kwan's Restaurant, 835 Commercial St. S.E.

October 18, Wednesday, 7:00 pm:  MEET & GREET JASON BROWN in Linn County at the Harrisburg City Hall 354 Smith Street.

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.  Our last meeting before the election.  Everyone come.

October 20:  BALLOTS received in the mail starting today.

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, 35515 Kings Valley Hwy. Philomath.  Refreshments, live music by the Rusty Strings, discussion with Jason on issues important to rural Benton County voters.  For info: Lisanne Pearcy.

October 25, Wednesday, noon:  DEMOFORUM in the Community Room of the Majestic Theatre (upstairs, elevator access), 155 S.W. 2nd.  Speaker:  BILL LUNCH, Chair Political Science, OSU, and political analyst for OPB.  Topic:  "The 2006 Elections:  A Tsunami or a Ripple?"  Please feel free to bring a sack lunch.  Contact:  Dick Johnston (753-8321).

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

November 7:  ELECTION DAY

CAMPAIGN NEEDS....

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

SAM SAPPINGTON:
PHONE BANKING for Sam TONIGHT to call voters in outlying and non-walkable portions of Benton County's Precinct 17.  We'll be targeting voters who have been consistent in recent years.  It's one of only TWO precincts in HD 15 where registered Dems outnumber Rs.  6-8:30 at HQ (129 NW 4th St.) Snacks for hardy workers.  Please RSVP to Sam or by calling 602-4369.  (Second round of phone banking to Precinct 17 voters on Wednesday, October 18, 6-9:00 pm if necessary.)

LITERATURE DROPS: (1)  in North Albany to homes visited last spring: Thursday, October 12, 6-9:00 pm.  Meet at the parking lot of the new Ray's Food Place (near the Subway Sandwich shop in the SW corner of the shopping center).  (2) Sunday, October 15, 2-5:00 pm. This is Albany's lone precinct in which Ds outnumber Rs.  We'll hit targeted Dems and non-affiliated households.  Meet at the home of Jennean Sablan and Delphine Jackson (629 9th St., between Washington and Vine near downtown Albany).  Please RSVP to Sam or call Jennean at 928-2036.

MAILING PARTY at BCDems HQ, Saturday, October 14, 2-6:00 pm.  Addressing and stamping post cards to 4-5,000 non-affiliated voters throughout HD 15.

And...if any folks would like to take advantage of this week's beautiful weather, Sam will have some time to canvass during the weekdays.  Contact Sam if you're interested.

 SARA GELSER:
Rep. SARA GELSER is still looking for lawn sign locations in Philomath. Please email Sara  or phone her at 760-2115 if you have any ideas.  Still need a GELSER lawn sign?  You can pick one up at BCDems HQ.  If you'd rather have one delivered or have any problems, call 760-2115.

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--PRO-SCHOOL, PRO-CHOICE, PRO-WORKING FAMILIES--goes back to Salem in January.  Meet at the BCDems HQ at 1 pm. E-mail Sara or give her a call at 760-2115 if you can participate. 

PAUL EVANS:
October 14 CANVASS FOR CHANGE, 10:00 am on the Capitol steps.  Join us for a grassroots voter contact program.

Join the WORLD RECORD CANVASS in PAUL EVANS' campaign, Sunday, October 22. We're trying to get hundreds of canvassers to help us reclaim our capital city.  Meet at NOON on the capitol steps.

JASON BROWN:
JASON BROWN'S campaign is still looking for locations for regular-sized lawn signs in Jason's district:  on Peoria Rd, on 99E & 99W, and Hwys 20, 223, and 34 west of Philomath.  Contact Lisanne Pearcy  or pick one up at the BC Dems HQ. 

Also, Jason needs volunteers to help with refreshments for the Oct. 23 Wren event and help with invitations, phone banking & canvassing to help turn out voters for this event.  Contact Lisanne Pearcy.

DIANA SIMPSON:
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.  

 MAILING PARTY for Diana:  October 15, 2-5:00 pm at Dem HQ.

 Voter ID PHONE BANKS October 11, 12, 15, 17--6-8:00 pm--with more scheduled until the election.  Stay tuned.

VISIT AND USE BCDEMS WEBSITE
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 . Todd Barnhart 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

VISIT OUR DOWNTOWN CORVALLIS HEADQUARTERS ON 4th STREET
Visit our Downton Corvallis Headquarters, on 4th Street
(just across the street from the County Courthouse).
We're open Monday thru Friday, 10-2 and the occasional other hours.
The Headquarters is available for your meeting; just give us a call.

 

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