Editor’s Note:
The newsletter is always available online at www.larimerdems.org/newsletter.html.
As always, please submit any and all newsletter items to Anne Wilseck anneeliz73@gmail.com and Adam Bowen adambowen@frii.com. Deadline for submissions is 5:00 pm Sunday.

Message from the Chair:

CAUCUS TRAINING
The Larimer County Democratic Party will host several caucus trainings. Everyone is welcome to attend, but PCPs are especially encouraged to attend. No RSVP is necessary.
Date & Time: Tuesday, March 2, 7:00 pm
Location: Colorado State University, LSC 211
Date & Time: Saturday, March 6, 9:00 am
Location: LCDP South Office, 505 N. Cleveland, Loveland
Date & Time: Sunday, March 7, 3:00 pm
Location: Kristina Bulik-Hocum's house, 2218 Bronson St., Fort Collins
Date & Time: Thursday, March 11, 7:00 pm
Location: LCDP HQ, 606 S. Mason Street, Fort Collins
For more info, contact: Larimer County Democratic Party, 970-689-6391, ldems@frii.com

Tue, Mar 16: PRECINCT CAUCUSES
Caucus day is TWO WEEKS away. Visit LarimerDems.org for a full list of all Democratic caucus sites and for a link look up your precinct number.
Volunteers are needed to help us prepare for caucus night, and  to help out on caucus night.
Date & Time: Tuesday, March 16, registration: 6:30 pm; gavel 7:00 pm
For more information: Contact your Larimer County Democratic Party, 970-689-6391 or email ldems@frii.com

Wed, Mar 3: DEMOCRATIC BUSINESS COALITION: Date & Location Change!
Senate candidate Andrew Romanoff will be in town to address the March 3rd Democratic Business Coalition luncheon. A representative from the Bennet campaign will also be on hand to make a a presentation. We will also be informed about the March 16th Caucus process...where do you go, what do you do at a caucus and why is your participation necessary.
If you want to order a sandwich or chef salad lunch ($10.00) email M. L. Johnson by Tuesday March 2nd at mjohnson@lamar.colostate.edu or call 970-495-0532 Brown bags and drop-ins are always welcome.
Date & Time: Wednesday, March 3, 11:45
Location: O Dell's Brewery New Community Room, 800 East Lincoln Avenue, Fort Collins.
Park and enter on the west side of the building

Sat, Mar 27: 2010 LCDP ANNUAL DINNER!
Our keynote speaker is Congressman Jim Oberstar, Chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. The son of an underground miner from Chisholm, Minnesota, Congressman Jim Oberstar has served in Congress for 34 years, and has become known as the body’s leading expert on transportation policy.  From 1989 through 1995, he chaired the Subcommittee on Aviation, passing important legislation that has led to better maintenance and safer aircraft.  Later, as the ranking democrat of the full Transportation Committee, he worked in a bipartisan manner to take the Highway Trust Fund off budget to ensure that gas taxes are used to fix roads and bridges and not to make the budget deficit look smaller.
Also on the podium: Colorado Governor Candidate: John Hickenlooper and CD4 Congresswoman, Betsy Markey!
$85 per person, $850 per table
Date & Time: Century and Millennium Club receptions at 5:30 pm, Dinner at 7:00pm
Location: Marriott, 350 East Horsetooth Road, Fort Collins
Silent Auction Suggestion of this week:
This week's suggestions for the silent auction are; Individual packages of Coffee and Tea. And don't forget to bring in more Wine.
Please drop off your donations to either party office by March 17, if possible.
Call Charlotte 207-1933 or e-mail cimiller44@hotmail.com, Joan 223-1237 or dooley2713@comcast.net

Sat Apr 17 - Sun Apr 18: DEMOCRACY FOR AMERICA CAMPAIGN ACADEMY
The Larimer County Democratic Party and the CSU College Dems are co-hosting DFA's Campaign Academy in Fort Collins. DFA Campaign Trainings bring local activists, campaign staff and candidates together for 2 days of intensive campaign training. Professional trainers with decades of campaign experience will help you plan and execute a winning grassroots campaign.
Date & Time: Saturday, April 17 - Sunday, April 18, 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Cost: $60 and includes training materials and lunch
Location: Colorado State University
For more info and to sign up, visit: www.democracyforamerica.com/ftcollinstraining

2010 BOOTH & PARADE SCHEDULE

Contact: Larimer County Democratic Party, 970-689-6391, ldems@frii.com

Tue, Mar 2: BENNET FOR COLORADO CAUCUS TRAINING
Bennet for Colorado will be hosting a caucus training for Michael Bennet supporters to prepare for the upcoming caucus in 2 weeks. Join us on Tuesday, March 2nd at the LCDP HQ at 6:30PM. If you are interested in attending, please contact Lisa Changadveja at 970.430.6603 for more information. Also, we will also be doing phonebanks every night at one of our various locations until the caucus so please contact Lisa if you're interested in helping Michael win.
Day & Time: Tuesday, March 2, 6:30 pm
Location: LCDP Headquarters, 606 S. Mason Ave, Fort Collins
Contact: Lisa Changadveja, Bennet Regional Field Director, at 970.430.6603

Wed, Mar 3: BENNET FOR COLORADO CAUCUS TRAINING
Bennet for Colorado will be hosting a caucus training for Michael Bennet supporters to prepare for the upcoming caucus. Join us on Wednesday, March 3rd at the LCDP South Office at 6:30PM. If you are interested in attending, please contact Lisa Changadveja at 970.430.6603 for more information. Also, we will also be doing phonebanks every night at one of our various locations until the caucus so please contact Lisa if you're interested in helping Michael win.
Day & Time: Wednesday, March 3, 6:30pm
Location: LCDP South Office, 505 N. Cleveland Ave, Loveland
Contact: Lisa Changadveja at 970.430.6603

Sat, Mar 13: BENNET FOR COLORADO HOUSE PARTIES
Bennet for Colorado will be hosting multiple house parties for Bennet supporters across the county on Saturday, March 13th at 6PM. This is a great opportunity to meet the Bennet supporters in your neighborhood and a great chance to learn how to help Michaet Bennet on the day of the caucus. If you are interested in attending, please contact Lisa Changadveja at 970.430.6603 for more information.
Day & Time: Saturday, March 13, 6:00pm
Location: Across Larimer County
Contact: Lisa Changadveja at 970.430.660

Sat, Mar 6: CHANGE THAT WORKS: COMMUNITY ACTIVIST TRAINING
Ever wonder what it takes to organize a campaign around an important issue? Need help understanding the world of new media or grass- roots organizing? Come and learn experienced community members. Light lunch will be provided
Day & Time: Saturday, March 6, 9:00 am - 4:45pm
Location: Longmont Public Library, 409 4th Ave., Longmont
RSVP: Jon Royal, (970) 227-8272

Sun, Mar 7: BARACKFAST BENEFITTING SAMBURU YOUTH EDUCATION FUND
You know the story. Abuse of women is part of the history of humanity, and it still goes on in most places today. Everywhere, initiatives to educate young women defer pregnancy, improve local economies and reduce abuse of women. 
Two breakfast fundraisers supported Greg Mortenson and his work to build schools and educate young women in Afghanistan and Pakistan. It's an issue that concerns all of us. And there are so many groups doing such good work...
I met Adam Beh serendipitously one evening at Ras-Ka. He's a Colorado State PhD student doing his environmental/education research in Kenya. His immersion in the culture called him to personal action, as it did his mentor and advisor, Brett Bruyere. Recognizing that personal individual efforts are not enough, they are establishing an NGO titled "Samburu Youth Education Fund." Their mission is to identify promising young students--primarily women-- and fund them to go on to secondary education and beyond.
Adam will join us for breakfast on Sunday, March 7th, and Brett may be here as well. We can enjoy photographs the Samburu have taken for some of Adam's projects, as well as beadwork from the Umoja village...a group of women who for myriad reasons have been shunned from their villages and have found refuge, sustenance and industry there.
Hanna, the inspired-Ethiopian who cooks Ethiopian-inspired cuisine at Ras-ka, plans to embellish the standard breakfast fare with African flair.
Together, we can help Adam and Brett get this NGO off the ground, and help 2-3 young women get into school!
Day & Time: Sunday, March 7, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Location: Dan Shaner's home, 3401 Terryridge Road, Fort Collins

ORGANIZING FOR AMERICA--FORT COLLINS CALL PARTIES
During the “You Fight; We’ll Fight” campaign, OFA Volunteers across the nation pledged more than 8.5 Million hours of volunteer time to help candidates who are fighting for Healthcare Reform.  Senator Michael Bennet has been a champion in this fight and we are working to help his re-election efforts.  Without people in office like Senator Bennet – there is no Healthcare Reform.  Will you help?
If you’re available for an hour or two during the week, we will show you how to make a huge difference while spending time with wonderful, like-minded people!  We are making history and having a fabulous time - please join us.
CALL PARTY – EVERY MONDAY
Day & Time: Mondays, 1:00 - 4:00 pm
Location: The Tap Room @ The Catalyst 3501 South Shields Street; Fort Collins
Host: Kathryn Barrett, 970 218-6730, http://my.barackobama.com/page/event/detail/gp83qv
CALL PARTY – EVERY TUESDAY
Day & Time: Tuesdays, 6:00 - 9:00 pm (Potluck)
Primary Location: Paul & Susan Lind's, 4615 Morning Dove Lane #5 Fort Collins
Host: Kathryn Barrett, 970 237-1549,http://my.barackobama.com/page/event/detail/gp83qj
CALL PARTY – EVERY WEDNESDAY
Day & Time: Wednesdays, 5:30 - 8:30 pm (Potluck)
Location: David & Suzanne's Home, 827 Blondel St #101 Fort Collins
Host: Kathryn Barrett, 970 237-1549, http://my.barackobama.com/page/event/detail/gpccwc
CALL PARTY – EVERY SATURDAY
Day & Time: Saturdays 9:00 am - Noon
Location: 325-A Sundance Cir N; Fort Collins
Hosts: Doug Rogers & Kathryn Barrett, 714 317-3039, http://my.barackobama.com/page/event/detail/gpc9mq
Sat, Mar 20: DATA TRAINING
Candidates for Data Team should be detail oriented, committed to accuracy and comfortable using Microsoft Excel and web-based applications. Having a laptop with wireless internet capability is helpful but not required.
Date & Time: Saturday, March 20, 1:00 - 4:00 pm
Location: 325-A Sundance Cir N; Fort Collins
Hosts: Doug Rogers & Kathryn Barrett, 714 317-3039, http://my.barackobama.com/page/event/detail/gpcdl2

Larimer County Democratic Party Monthly Meeting (All are Welcome!)
Date & Time: Third Thursdays, 6:30 pm social, Meeting at 7:00 pm
Location:  LCDP HQ, 606 S. Mason, Fort Collins
Contact: Anne Wilseck for more information anneeliz73@gmail.com

Democratic Breakfast Forum: Fort Collins
Date & Time: First Wednesdays at 7:45 am
Location: Columbine Cafe & Bakery, NW corner of Drake and Worthington, Fort Collins.
Contact & RSVP A Week Ahead: Lou Anderson, 224-5018, or email: larimerdembreakfastforum@gmail.com

Larimer County Jane Jefferson Democratic Club
The Larimer County Jane Jefferson Democratic Club is going to be moving around this year! We are going to try some new activities and locations: breakfast, lunch, happy hour; Loveland, Fort Collins. Check the newsletter often and please join us!
Date & Time: First Saturday of each month. 9:00 - 10:30 am
Location: March: LCDP South Office, 505 N. Cleveland, Loveland
Contact: c.j.quigley@comcast.net for reservations or more info.

Democratic Business Coalition: Fort Collins
Monthly Luncheon.
Date & Time: Second Tuesday of each month. 12:00 noon, Guest presentation. Doors open at 11:30 am to socialize and start lunch.
Location: Home State Bank, 303 East Mountain, Fort Collins.
Contact: M.L. Johnson, 482-4979 or mjohnson@lamar.colostate.edu for reservations and to order catered lunch.

Larimer Democrats Southern Breakfast: Loveland
Date & Time: Third Fridays, 7:00 - 8:00 am
Location: Schmidt’s Bakery & Delicatessen, 808 14th St SW
Cost: $15, including tip & a donation back to the LCDP
Contact & RSVP: LCDP South Office 970-461-5779, or email Ralph Trenary at trenaryr3@msn.com

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