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:

With the calendar flipped to June, let's call it Summer!  And our first weekend is a full one - starting with Berthoud Day Parade and a whole day of festivities, naturally in Colorado's Garden Spot of Berthoud!

Also on Saturday, in Fort Collins, is the fast-growing Pride in the Park celebration, now in it's 7th year.  Join your fellow Dems, engage with your fellow Larimer County citizens, and shop local at the terrific vendors setup at both events.  Details, as always, are below!.

Wed, June 2: A LEGISLATIVE POP QUIZ - HINT: Fischer, Kefalas, Bacon, Romanoff--and Markey!
JOIN YOUR LEGISLATORS AT THE BREAKFAST FORUM
The June 2 Larimer County Democratic Breakfast Forum will be a hotbed of political headliners, with special appearances by Congresswoman Betsy Markey and US Senate Candidate Andrew Romanoff. Both are making time in their very tight schedules to stop in to meet and greet Larimer Dems.
The breakfast promises to be an especially big event, since Markey & Romanoff will be joined by our own Larimer County Legislators: Representatives Randy Fischer and John Kefalas, whose reelection bids are underway, and State Senator Bob Bacon, who has a well deserved break from campaigning.
RSVP's for the Breakfast Forum are essential.
Cost is $12, with a $6 admission for students.
Date & Time: Wednesday, June 2, 7:45 am
Location: Cafe Columbine & Bakery, 802 W. Drake, NW corner of Drake & Worthington, Fort Collins
Attendance By Reservation Only: RSVP  to Lou Anderson, 224-5018

Fri. June 4: ESTES PARK MONTHLY MEETUP
Another month has flown by and it is time to meet for breakfast again this Friday at 8 am at the Notchtop Bakery and Cafe in Upper Stanley Village. Our special guest will be Jeff Jay. He is the Field Director for the Colorado Coordinated Campaign, which works for both Betsy Markey and the candidate for Senate.
He worked for Betsy in the last election and in her DC office and is back home in Colorado to oversee voter contact, the most vital component of another successful election.
Last week he had 100 volunteers making phone calls in Fort Collins. What can we do up here?
Date & Time: Friday, June 4, 8:00 am
Location: Notchtop Bakery & Cafe, 459 E. Wonder View Ave Ste 4 (Upper Stanley Village), Estes Park

Tue, June 8: LARIMER COUNTY DEMOCRATIC BUSINESS COALITION LUNCH
Have you used the phrase "Challenge-Solution Model", "Visioneering Process", or "Creative Dreamscaping" in your conversation recently? On June 8, Ed Goodman, a local musician, may just expound on those phrases, and more, but also about the Mason Street vision and design, at the Democratic Business Coalition.
Date & Time: Tuesday, June 8, 2010. Socializing: 11:30 am, Presentation: 12:00 - 1:00 pm
Location: Home State Bank (Community Room, basement), 303 E. Mountain Ave., Ft. Collins.
Lunch RSVP: Call M. L. Johnson at 970-495-0532 or email him at mjohnson@lamar.colostate.edu if you want to reserve a sandwich or salad from Dorothy's...$10.00 for meal and drink.

BERTHOUD DAY PARADE AND BOOTH!

Wed. June 2: NORTH AREA VOLUNTEER MEETING FOR STOCKLEY CAMPAIGN
Over the last 8 months many of you have supported Karen and made her run for HD49 a real campaign. We thank you all for this support. Many of you have also checked the box “I want to help”. Well now is the time, and we need your help. We are kicking off our summer field season and would like you to join us at an organizational meeting. Meet the other volunteers, share your ideas, and learn about the different ways you help get Karen elected!!! (Refreshments to follow).
Date & Time: Wednesday, June 2, 7:00 pm
(All volunteers welcome! South area mtg Thursday June 10, 5:00 pm)
Location: LCDP Headquarters, 606 S. Mason, Fort Collins

Thur. June 3: KICK OFF PARTY FOR RICH BALL SENATE DISTRICT 15
Join Rich Ball, Senate District 15 candidate at the Sports Station in Downtown Loveland.   Come enjoy music and fun on the patio and give Rich a good boost to take out Kevin Lundberg in November.
Date & Time: Thursday, June 3, 5:00 - 7:00 pm
Location: Sports Station, 409 Railroad Avenue, Loveland

Sat. June 5: WALK FOR KEFALAS AND GET A SNEAK PEEK AT THE NEW CAMPAIGN HEADQUARTERS
School’s out, summer is unofficially here, and our next Kefalas neighborhood canvass will be Saturday, June 5. We'll meet at the not-yet-unwrapped campaign office (stay tuned for details in next week’s newsletter) at 608 S. Mason Street, next door to the Larimer County Democratic Party headquarters. There will be two shifts, one at 9 and one at 11 am. You know the drill by now – we’ll feed you, train you, and send you on your way to talk to targeted voters. It’s quick, efficient, and you can still make it to Pride in the Park or whatever else you have planned for your day.
Date & Time: Saturday, June 5, 9:00 & 11:00 am
Location: 608 S. Mason St. -- new campaign headquarters!
Contact: Lenina M. Olivas lmolivas@hotmail.com or 970-631-4466

Sat. June 5: JOIN RICH BALL IN BERTHOUD
Come to Berthoud on Sat. June 5th for a coffee at the home of Frank and Linda Locker from 9:00-10:30, and then join Rich and his old "Woodie" motor boat "Ball Four" in the Berthoud Days Parade.

Sat, June 5: ORGANIZING FOR AMERICA CANVASS KICK OFF EVENTS
Do you like what the President has been able to accomplish in only 18 months on the job?  Would you like to see him continue?  He will need supportive allies if he is going to be successful in pursuing Wall Street Reform, Immigration Reform and keeping the economy recovery going.  Please join us for the National 2010 Midterm Canvass Kickoff on June 5th to find out what we can do to ratify our November, 2008 vote for President Obama!

Northeast Fort Collins Dazbog Coffee Shop 401 Mason Court 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM Host: Suzanne and David 336-407-2036	Northwest Fort Collins Mary P's Home 325 Pearl Street 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM Host: Kathy Everett 970-219-1686
Central Fort Collins Wild Boar Coffee House 1510 S. College Ave (Library) 1st Shift: 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM Host: Holly Young 970-482-8569	Central Fort Collins Wild Boar Coffee House 1510 S. College Ave (Library) 2nd Shift: 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM Host: Holly Young 970-482-856
Loveland Larimer Dems South Office 505 N Cleveland Ave 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM Host: Alex Steele 970-306-5280	Johnstown Linda S's Home 215 Tartan Dr 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM Host: Alex Steele 970-306-5280
Greeley Joe P's Home 2013 Wedgewood Ct 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM Host: Alex Steele 970-306-5280	Greeley Pat B's Home 1607 12th Ave 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM Host: Alex Steele 970-306-5280

Sat, June 19: WALTZ FOR THE WOLVES FUNDRAISER
Join wildlife lovin’ Dems at the Waltz for the Wolves fundraiser benefiting the Wolf Sanctuary in Fort Collins. Dinner (including 2 drinks), dancing, a visit from the ambassador wolves and a silent auction, all for $35. Vegetarian dinner choices are Grilled Polenta w/Eggplant Ratatouille, Four Cheese Lasagna w/Garden Vegetables, or Gluten Free Meal. Please email thriftea1@yahoo.com with food selection,  to RSVP and make arrangements for payments  ($35/person) (made out to Wolf).
Date & Time: Saturday, June 19, 5:00 - 10:00 pm
Location: Embassy Suites Loveland
For more info: http://www.wolfsanctuary.net/88-special/88-24-2010_Waltz-1.htm

HEALTH CARE REFORM--DO WE NEED IT? PART 2
Nocoprogressives.com is proud to showcase the following video titled, "Health Care Reform--Do We Need It? Part 2" to be shown on Ft. Collins Public Access Channel #97 with special guest Dr. Cory Carroll on the following days and times.
Wednesday, June 2: 4:00 pm
For more information please visit: http://nocoprogressives.com/upcoming-event-the-video-health-care-reform-do-we-need-it-part-2/

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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