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:
Having just crossed the 6-month mark until Election Day, the calendar is
packed with candidate events!  I won't attempt to enumerate them all, but
please note our next Governor, John Hickenlooper, will be in Fort Collins on
Saturday!  Full details for all events are below.
 
Meanwhile, the end of the state legislative session at hand, and our
hard-working trio, State Reps Randy Fischer and John Kefalas, and State
Senator Bob Bacon will be conducting a wrap-up town hall meeting on
Saturday.  If you don't usually get to their town hall meetings, this is one
not to miss!  


VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR THE CD4 and STATE ASSEMBLY
Volunteers are needed to help sign-in delegates in Broomfield on Friday, May 21 in the afternoon and Saturday, May 22 in the morning. All attendees who volunteer will have an opportunity to vote.
Contact: William Russell, williamjrussell3@gmail.com or Anne Wilseck, anneeliz73@gmail.com

RESERVE YOUR HOTEL ROOM FOR FRI, MAY 21ST: CD4 AND STATE ASSEMBLY!
CD4 and State Assembly Delegates and Alternates: You will receive more information soon from the State Party, but we wanted to make sure you had information if you want to book hotel rooms in Broomfield for the State Assembly.
The Congressional District 4 Assembly will be on Friday, May 21. You might also want to stay overnight on Fri. because check-in at the First Bank Center (formerly the Broomfield Event Center) will begin at 7am on Saturday, May 22nd!
The Westin is the host hotel. The Aloft hotel shares a parking lot as the First Bank Center. Book your rooms now so you are sure to have one.
Go to: www.coloradostateassembly.com for links to all the hotel room blocks.

Wed, May 5: THE NEXT BEST THING TO HILLARY CLINTON: COLORADO SECRETARY OF STATE BERNIE BEUSCHER
While the Democratic Breakfast Forum will never see the likes of Hillary Clinton, Colorado's own Secretary of State, Bernie Beuscher, will be the featured speaker at the May 5 breakfast. Perhaps you've wondered what the CO Secretary of State does and why that office is important to our state. Take this opportunity to meet & hear Bernie Beuscher. You'll come away having learned a lot, and wanting to help him retain that office in November.
Cost is $12, with a $6 admission for students.
Date & Time: Wednesday, May 5, 7:45 am
Location: Cafe Columbine & Bakery, 802 W. Drake, NW corner of Drake & Worthington, Fort Collins

Tue, May 11: LARIMER COUNTY DEMOCRATIC BUSINESS COALITION LUNCH
The May 11 DBC lunch will feature Mike Levy, the author of '50 Interviews: Successful Property Managers'. Whether you do the property management yourself, or hire a property management company, you need to understand what property management is all about. Mike will give an overview of the in's and out's of property management, as well as discuss how he went about writing his first book.
Date & Time: Tuesday, May 11, 2010. Socializing: 11:30 am, Presentation: 12:00 - 1:00 pm
Location: Home State Bank (Community Room, basement), 303 E. Mountain Ave., Ft. Collins.
RSVP: ML Johnson, 970-495-0532 or mjohnson@lamar.colostate.edu to reserve a $10.00 meal (includes drink) from Dorothy's Catering of Loveland.

NEEDED: Morning staffers (10 - 1).  Weekly, or share with someone and work every other week.
Sign up Online at www.larimerdems.org or call HQ at 970-689-6391

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

MARKEY FOR CONGRESS LARIMER COUNTY VOLUNTEER TEAMS
Join us at a Markey for Congress Larimer County Volunteer Team meeting! We're organizing to support Our Congresswoman's courageous votes. The areas are divided by College Avenue and Drake, but pick the group that is convenient for you.
The Markey for Congress Larimer County Volunteer Teams meeting this week are:
Southeast Team Meeting
Date & Time: Wednesday, May 5, 7:00 pm
Location: At the home of Judi Deming.
Please call Field Director, Jeff Jay, for more details, 970-817-3938.
Northwest Team Meeting
Date & Time: Thursday, May 6, 7:00 pm
Location: Avogadro's Number, 605 S. Mason Street, Fort Collins.

Date & Time: Friday, May 7, 7:00 pm
Location: Sunset Event Center, 242 Linden Street, Fort Collins
Tickets: $25 in advance, $30 at the door. Limited advance seating available $40
Purchase tickets online: www.actblue.com/page/3twins
For more information: call 970-430-5519 or email rsvp@markeyforcongress.com

Sat, May 8: HICKENLOOPER FOR GOVERNOR RECEPTION
Jane Liska-Smith, Sue McFaddin, Scott Smith, Gary Wockner, Sen. Bob Bacon, Stuart Conway, and Rep. Randy Fischer invite you to a fundraising reception to support John Hickenlooper Candidate for Governor of Colorado
Date & Time: Saturday, May 8, Noon - 1:30 pm
Location: CooperSmith’s Pub & Brewing 5 Old Town Square Ft. Collins
Minimum Suggested Contribution: $250 Host, $35 Guest  Please make checks payable to “Hickenlooper for Colorado”
RSVP to Liz Pistentis at liz@hickenlooperforcolorado.com

Sat, May 8: RANDY FISCHER RE-ELECTION KICKOFF
You are invited to Randy Fischer's re-election kickoff celebration! Please Join Randy for food, drinks, good conversation, and fun!
Date & Time: Saturday, May 8, 4:30 - 7:30 pm
Location: 3034 Clemma Court, Fort Collins at the home of Pam, Bill and Erin Grogan

Sat, May 15: DUST OFF THOSE WALKING SHOES...KEFALAS CAMPAIGN WALK
With the Colorado legislature about to adjourn for the year, and the Republican candidate finally selected, we're ready to ramp up our re-election campaign for state Representative John Kefalas. Our first neighborhood canvas of the season will be Saturday, May 15. Meet at 9 am at Democratic campaign headquarters at 606 S. Mason St., Fort Collins (across from Avogadro's Number). We will feed and caffeinate you, arm you with our newest literature piece, briefly train you, and send you off to talk to strategically targeted voters. If you can spare just a few hours, enjoy walking in Fort Collins and talking to your neighbors - while keeping our legislature in Democratic hands - this is tailor-made for you! **Please bring sunblock & your water bottles to be refilled.
Date & Times: Saturday, May 15, 9:00 am, 11:00 am & 1:00 pm
Location: 605 S. Mason St., Fort Collins
Contact: Lenina M. Olivas lmolivas@hotmail.com or 970-631-4466

Sat, May 15: JOIN SHERIFF CANDIDATE JAY HARRISON FOR BREAKFAST IN LOVELAND
Meet Sheriff candidate Jay Harrison and enjoy a delicious breakfast hosted by Melissa & Monty Taylor. Learn about Jay Harrison's plans for the Larimer County Sheriff's Office. As a current Deputy with the Sheriffs’ Office Jay knows the issues facing the Sheriff's Office and our community, and he knows what needs to be fixed. Learn about his plans to return to the grass roots of law enforcement, which is public safety and serving the public.
Suggested donation: $25
Date & Time: Saturday, May 15, 10:00 am - Noon
Location: Melissa & Monty Taylor's home, 613 W 36th Street, Loveland
For more info or to RSVP email rsvp@jayharrisonforsheriff.com

Sat, May 15: JOIN SHERIFF CANDIDATE JAY HARRISON IN BERTHOUD
Wonder if things are REALLY changing in Larimer County?
Please join us for snacks & drinks Meet and chat with Jay Harrison, the FIRST Democrat to run for Larimer County Sheriff since 1962! Jay grew up in Northern Colorado and comes from a family with a history of service to county and community. He is a professional law enforcement officer with 25 years experience. He took on the challenges of a floundering K-9 program and helped build it into the best K-9 program in the region, and he'll do the same with our Sheriff's Deparment. “The sheriff’s department needs to return to its original mission of serving and being accountable to the people of Larimer County.” Jay Harrison So, if that sounds like the kind of sheriff you're looking for, come, bring a friend, enjoy some refreshments, share your views, and keep that change a’comin!
A suggested donation of $25 will help Jay win in 2010!
Date & Time: Saturday, 15 May from 4:00 - 6:00 pm
Location: Tim & Nancy Kubik’s 4900 Meining Road, West of Berthoud off CR 23e.
Please RSVP (if attending or not!) to Tim Kubik at 970-344-7103, or kubikhan@mac.com

Sun, May 16: LIVERMORE PANCAKE BREAKFAST FOR SHERIFF CANDIDATE JAY HARRISON
Meet Jay Harrison and learn why he is the best choice for Larimer County Sheriff. Share your thoughts about the Sheriff's Office and learn about Jay's ideas for the Larimer County Sheriff's Office.
Date & Time: Sunday, May 16, 9:00 am
Location: Livermore Community Center, West of Highway 287 on CR74e
For more info or to RSVP email rsvp3@jayharrisonforsheriff.com

Sun, May 16: HOUSE PARTY FOR SHERIFF CANDIDATE JAY HARRISON
Join Sheriff candidate Jay Harrison at Charlotte Miller & Rob Werge's home and enjoy fantastic food and drink. Meet Jay Harrison, candidate for Larimer County Sheriff.
Date & Time: Sunday, May 16, 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Location: Home of Charlotte Miller & Rob Werge, 2875 Blue Leaf Drive Fort Collins
For more info or to RSVP email rsvp2@jayharrisonforsheriff.com

Sun, May 16: MEET TORSTEN ECKSTEIN, CANDIDATE FOR STATE SENATE DISTRCT 15
William Wheat and John Spencer cordially invite you to meet Torsten Eckstein, Democratic Candidate for Colorado State Senate District 15. Meet Torsten, share your ideas for Colorado and become a part of this grassroots effort to bring progressive leadership to Senate District 15.
Date and Time: Sunday, May 16, 3:00 - 4:30 pm
Location: Home of William Wheat; 3149 Eagle Drive, Fort Collins.
For questions or to RSVP (not required) Andrew Lemley andrew@ecksteinforstatesenate.com, 970-430-6197.

Wed, May 19: AN EVENING WITH ANDREW ROMANOFF
Andrew Romanoff will join the Mountain Democrats in the Red Feather Lakes area in the home of Doris and Bob Miller. Come join us for an informative evening with Andrew Romanoff. Feel free to bring a friend.
Date and Time: Wednesday, May 19, 7:00 pm
Location: Doris and Bob Miller, 1231 Mt Simon Dr, Livermore. Off of 74E (Across form Glacier View Gate 6)
Questions? Call Maggie or Marge 970-881-2503 or Vivian 970-221-3887

Sat, May 8: TOWN HALL WITH REPS. KEFALAS AND FISCHER, SEN BACON
Representatives John Kefalas and Randy Fischer and Senator Bob Bacon will be hosting a town hall meeting to discuss the end of the state legislative session with constituents. Those seeking an understanding of this year’s legislative accomplishments or those with questions about specific local and statewide issues are urged to attend.
Date & Time: Saturday, May 8, 10:00 - 11:30 am
Location: Harmony Library, 4616 S. Shields, Fort Collins

Sun, May 16: NAMAQUA FORUM: THE PATIENT PROTECTION AND AFFORDABLE CARE ACT
Presenter, Dr. Earl Baumgartel.
A chance to find out how the health care bill will affect you!! THE PATIENT PROTECTION and AFFORDABLE CARE ACT (the health reform bill and reconciliation). What’s in it? How is it paid for? What are the controversies going forward? Earl Baumgartel, M.D. practiced as a Board Certified General Surgeon in Loveland for 27 years until his retirement in 2004. He’s served as a member of the Board of Hospice in Larimer County, a member of the Larimer County Medical Society and as a Chief of Staff at McKee Medical Center.
Moderator - Bill Rosquist
Date & Time: Sunday, May 16, 7:00 - 8:30 pm
Location: Ferguson High School, 1101 Hilltop Dr., Loveland
For more info, contact: Pat McVey 203-0649

ORGANIZING FOR AMERICA FORT COLLINS
With the Mid-Term elections around the corner, major legislative battles heating up (Wall Street Reform, Clean Energy, Immigration, etc.), and a big victory with the passage of Health Insurance Reform, Organizing for America (OFA) is fired up and ready to make a difference!
We are making history, making friends for life and having a fabulous time. Please join us for an hour or so this week to help us get the word out about OFA's Larimer County Strategy Session. Just bring a cell phone and a smile - we'll provide everything else.

Call Party – North Fort Collins
Date & Time: Wednesday, May 5, 5:30 - 8:30 pm (Potluck)
Location: 827 Blondel St #101, Fort Collins
RSVP: Suzanne & David Trask, 970 237-1549
National Day of Action Call Party – North Fort Collins
Date & Time: Thursday, May 6, 10:00 - Noon; 1:00-3:00 pm; or 4:00-6:00 pm (Refreshments will be served)
Location: 325-A Sundance Cir N, Fort Collins
RSVP: Kathryn Barrett, 714 317-3039
National Day of Action Call Party – Central Fort Collins
Date & Time: Thursday, May 6, 6:00 - 8:00 pm (Refreshments will be served)
Location: 2207 Kiowa Ct, Fort Collins
RSVP: Holly Young, 970-482-8569
National Day of Action Call Party – South Fort Collins
Date & Time: Thursday, May 6, 4:00-7:00 pm (Refreshments will be served)
Location: 6331 Falcon Ridge Court
RSVP: Linda Berger 970-223-3366
Strategy Session – Larimer and Weld County
Date & Time: Saturday, May 15th; 11:00 am - 1:00 pm (Lunch will be served)
Location: Foothills Unitarian Church, 1815 Yorktown Ave, Fort Collins
RSVP: Alex Steele 970-306-5280

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

Democratic Breakfast Forum: Fort Collins
Monthly breakfast
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

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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