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Sandoval County
Democratic Party
May 2009 Newsletter |
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I want to first start off
by saying that I am so proud to be a Sandoval County Democrat. Thank you all for
volunteering, attending and making President Obama's visit to Sandoval County so
successful. I cannot say enough about the hard work and dedication of all of
you. You make my job of Chairman very easy and all credit for the attention that
we received in the press and among Democratic officials goes to each of you. You
step up to the plate and swing for the fences every time. You are making this
Party successful, keep it up and we have more work to do.
This month's
newsletter contains information on President Obama's visit, an introduction to
Arman Salehian the new leader of the Young Democrats of Sandoval County,
upcoming events, an update on the Spring State Central Committee Meeting, and
the "Ask the Chairman" section in the newsletter.
Please feel free to
contact either myself at iniego70@yahoo.com or Yasine Armstrong at
yasinem@gmail.com if you have information
or upcoming events you'd like us to include in the next newsletter.
Sincerely,
David Montoya, Chairman
Sandoval County Democratic
Party
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President Obama's Visit to Rio Rancho
High School |
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President Obama's visit was a historic moment for Sandoval
County and we are proud of all of the people who worked so hard to make the
event a huge success.
Isidoro Herrera, a representative from AFT New Mexico and the
AFL-CIO, asks President Obama about the Employee Free Choice Act and how we can
get it passed.
Over 2,000 people attended the town hall meeting and the Rio
Rancho High School gym was filled to its capacity.
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Awesome
Volunteers for President Obama's Visit! |
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Sorry, the
photos could not be included.
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Successful
Spring State Central Committee Meeting |
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April 2009 - Spring State Central Committee
Update:
Sandoval County was represented in both the 1st and 3rd Congressional
Delegation. Our 28 Delegates were represented at 100%. Delegates with conflicts
or that had to leave early left their proxies. This is significant as many
counties weren't fully represented. Thank you to all State Central Committee
members for you participation and support throughout the State Democratic
Convention!
Tom Buckner was unanamously re-elected to serve
another two year term as Treasurer of the State Democratic Party. He will join
Chairman Brian Colon for another term as NM Democratic Party Chair. David
McGuffie was also elected to the State Affirmative Action Committee.
Congrats to both our state party officials!
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Young Democrats
of Sandoval County |
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Hello, my name is Arman Salehian President of UNM
College Democrats and interested in rebuilding the Young Democrats of Sandoval
County.On November 4th 2008, the youth turned out in record numbers for now
President Barack Obama. In doing so, we made history and changed the
political landscape as we know it. 68% of people 18-35 voted for Barack Obama
and delivered the strongest mandate for change our country has seen in decades.
The hard work and sacrifice made during the campaign paid off.
But the hard work
and sacrifice doesn't end here. Like President Obama said: "this victory alone
is not the change we seek - it is only the chance for us to make that
change." Today's students stand strong as the next generation of concerned
citizens and leaders - ready to continue the progressive causes we believe in.
As College Democrats, we recognize the importance of public service and
political participation in order to deliver the change our country needs. Fellow
Democrats, change is coming and we are the beginning of that change.
The
first organizational meeting for the Young Demcrats of Sandoval County will be
on June 3 at 7pm at the Flying Star in Corrales.See you there!
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Voter
Registration Effort - Elaine Sullivan |
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Dear
Sandoval County Democrats,
I am working with the Sandoval County Democratic
Party to have ongoing voter registration targeting new democratic voters and I'd
like to request your help in this effort.
At the present time, I am
compiling a data bank of volunteers in various areas of the county. To
accomplish this I am working with the Democratic Women, the Democratic Club,
Democrats for Change and Change for America. I am looking for people who will
sit at a table several times during the year and register people to vote.
In order to register people the County requires certification as a registrar.
This is an easy process and I will work with volunteers to get certified at the
county clerk's office in Bernalillo.
I'd like
suggestions for summer events where a voter registration table would be
appropriate to setup in different communities throughout the county. I'd
also like ideas on how to attract new democratic voters. As of now, we
will have voter registration tables are the Placitas Library, Art in the Park in
Corrales as well as the Harvest Festival and the Labor Day Wine festival in
Bernalillo. We also plan to have tables outside of Ohares Resturant and/or
the DMV in Rio Rancho and at the County Fair in Cuba later this
summer.
I'd also like to work with the county party to identify new
people that move into the community and determine how to get them information
about local democrats and how to register to vote. I hope to involve ward
and precinct captains and co-captains in this effort.
I am so
energized and impressed by the grassroots efforts that were begun last year and
am excited to see this energy continue and grow to make our community and beyond
a better place for all.
Please call and share your ideas with me.
Elaine Sullivan
505-771-1171 |
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Upcoming
Events |
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June 2009
June 3, 7pm Young Democrats of
Sandoval County Organizational Meeting, Flying Star in Corrales.
June 17, 6:30 pm Democratic Women of Sandoval County, Corrales Community
Center
June 20, Statewide Day of Service, time and location
TBD
Contact information for Democratic Clubs:
Democratic
Women of Sandoval County - Patty Cervantes, PattyCervantes@comcast.net
Sandoval County Democratic Club - Jim Moran,
jpmoran91@hotmail.com,
505.896.0529 (h) or 505.220.6983 (c)
Democrats for Change - Ray Sandoval,
rgsandoval@rgslegal.us or
David McGuffie, david.r.mcguffie@gmail.com
Young Democrats of Sandoval County - Arman Salehian, uaqehds@yahoo.com
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Ask the Chairman
- David Montoya |
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With
so many Democratic Organizations; Democratic Club, Democratic Women of Sandoval
County, Democrats for Change, and now County Young Democrats of Sandoval County
how will we be an effective party?
Our diversity is our strength. Democrats come in
all shapes, sizes and backgrounds it is the very essence of what makes us
Democrats. Each of these clubs offers their members something different. The
activity and dedication to Democratic causes and their belief in Democratic
ideals enriches us all. Communication between members and leadership of each of
these organizations will tighten the bonds between us. I havedecided to form a
leadership council. This council will be composed of leaders from each of the
organizations as well as the county party officers. This body will essentially
function as the county party's board of directors providing a forum for
candidate recruitment, communication, and strategic leadership of the party and
democratic causes county-wide. Our first meeting will be on June 3rd at
6:30pm before the County Young Democratic Meeting at 7pm at the Flying Star in
Corrales.
To submit your question for next month's newsletter email
me at iniego70@yahoo.com or call me at 505.331.1303.
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Party Information Update
SAVE THE DATE: Statewide Day of Service - June 20, 2009
Help us
turn out 400 Democratic volunteers across the state of New Mexico! Details
of the Day of Service will be provided in our June
newsletter. |
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