Democratic Action Newsletter (DAN) - 04-28-08
April 28th, 2008The purpose of DAN is to provide information to the community about events, projects, and programs. DAN does not reflect or endorse any particular point of view or persuasion. Those submitting entries to be included in DAN are requested to limit information to event, time, place, and purpose.
Announcement:
Apologies for no DAN for last two weeks -
As Fidnet e-mail has switched to gmail, there have been problems in getting e-mails delivered. Hopefully, the problem in distributing DAN has been resolved.
Potluck Dinner on Sunday, April 13, a big success -
Over 90 people attended the potluck dinner where we enjoyed good company, good food, and had the opportunity to meet candidates. In addition to local candidates who introduced themselves and spoke about their campaigns, Joe Allen, Democratic candidate for US Congress, 8th District, joined us. We have some great candidates who need our help and support. They, with contact information, are listed at the end of this newsletter.
Annual Truman Day Dinner set for Saturday, May 24
Mark your calendars for this event - Zeno’s Restaurant, Rolla, 6:00 pm. We have had a great turn-out in previous years, and we want to make this dinner as successful. Sam Page, candidate for Missouri Lieutenant Governor, will be the featured speaker. Tickets are $25.00. Contact Paulette Beechner (beechner@fidnet.com ) or call: 573-364-7824 for tickets or more information.
EVENTS THIS WEEK
April 29 (Wednesday)
Weekly peace vigil at Rolla Post Office, 12:00 noon - 1:00 pm
May 2 (Friday)
Crawford County Democratic Club will host Truman Day Dinner, 7:00 pm, Golden Echoes in Steelville. Sam Page, Democratic candidate for Lieutenant Governor, will be the guest speaker. Tickets are $15.00. Children under 10 eat free. For tickets or more information, call Glenn Kage, Jr. at 573-468-7343 or e-mail: uaw136cap@aol.com
UPCOMING EVENTS - MAY
May 7 (Wednesday)
Heartland of America Forum meets at 7:00 pm at Carpenters Hall, Highway 72 East, Rolla
May 9 and 10 (Friday and Saturday)
2008 Democratic State Convention, Columbia. For details, go to: www.missouridems.org
May 17 (Saturday)
Pulaski County Democrats meet at 9:00 am at Linda’s Family Restaurant, 303 West 2nd St., Dixon. For more information, call 573-336-1272 or e-mail: pulaskicountydems@yahoo.com
May 22 (Thursday)
Gasconade County Democratic Club will host a “Meet the Candidate Wine and Cheese Evening” from 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm at Wenwood Winery, located off Highway A north of Bland. Turn onto Brick Church Road and go about a mile.
The “Lost Outlaws” will entertain with classic country and rock.
May 24 (Saturday)
Annual Truman Day Dinner, sponsored by Phelps County Democrats, Zeno’s Restaurant in Rolla, beginning at 6:00 pm. Sam Page, Democratic candidate for Lieutenant Governor, will be the guest speaker. Tickets are $25.00. For more information, contact Paulette Beechner (beechner@fidnet.com )
UPCOMING EVENTS - Mark Your Calendars
June 7 (Saturday)
Fish Fry, hosted by Pulaski County Democrats, Warnol Valley Lakes Fish Farm, Dixon, Missouri, 4 pm until dark!
Tickets are $10.00 before the event; $11.00 at the door; kids under 12 eat free.
Warnol Valley Lakes Fish Farm is owned and operated by Donald & Tina Warnol, 10401 Circle Rd., Dixon. Take Jerome exit off I-44. Head wnw on Highway D about 5.5 miles to the Warnol’s.
For tickets and more information, contact Clara Ichord at 573-774-3770 or e-mail: cichord@embarqmail.com
June 14 (Saturday)
Annual Truman Day BBQ, sponsored by Byrd Township Democrats, 6:00 pm, Laborers’ Hall, 773 Enterprise St., Cape Girardeau. Tickets are $12.50 per person; $15.00 at the door. Sponsor tickets - $50.00; Business Sponsor tickets - $100.00. Contact Cris Edwards: crisedwards55@yahoo.com
June 20, 21, 22
State Convention of the Missouri Federated Democratic Women’s Clubs, Bavarian Hall, Fruitland. For more information, contact Christy Ferrell at autre4@sbcglobal.net or call: 573-333-1937.
June 21 (Saturday)
Annual Stump Picnic, sponsored by Phelps County Democrats, Lions’ Club Park, Rolla, Pavilions 4and 5, 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm.
June 24 (Tuesday) - August 4 (Monday)
Absentee ballots for August 5 primary election available at County Clerk’s office, Phelps County Courthouse, until 5:00 pm, August 4th.
June 28 (Saturday)
Third Annual SEMO Democrat Rally, Elks’ Lodge, Dexter, 6:30 pm. Tickets are $20.00 per person.
Friends Ticket - $50.00 for 2 tickets and name in program book ($5.00 to candidate, club, committee of choice)
Sponsor Ticket -$100.00 for 2 tickets and name in program book ($30.00 to candidate, club, committee of choice)
Patron Ticket - $250.00 for 2 tickets and name in program book ($105.00 to candidate, club, comm. of choice)
Contact Art Cole at colea@ims_1 or call Annis fortner at 573-624-2230
July 9 (Wednesday)
Last day to register to vote in the August 5 election. Register at the County Clerk’s office, Phelps County Courthouse, by 5:00 pm.
July 19 (Saturday)
Trivia Night - Fundraiser for Phelps County Democrats, Christ Episcopal Church,Rolla, 7:00 pm. $100.00 a table with up to 8 participants per table. For more information, contact Janet McKean at 573-364-7809 or e-mail: jmckean@fidnet.com
August 5 (Tuesday)
Primary Election Day -
August 19 (Tuesday)
Phelps County Democratic Committee meets to reorganize after August primary
August 23 (Saturday)
Showing of “The 11th Hour,” 7:00 pm, Phelps County Courthouse. Sponsored by JWDC (Democratic Club of Phelps County).
August 25 - August 28 (Monday through Thursday)
Democratic National Convention, Denver, Colorado
September 27 (Saturday)
Fall Kick-off Potluck Dinner, hosted by Phelps County Democrats, 6:00 pm, Eugene Northern Bldg, Rolla
October 25 (Saturday)
DVD Night, showing of “No End in Sight,” a documentary about the Iraq occupation, 7:00 pm, Phelps County Courthouse.
October 25 (Saturday)
Bess Truman Day Dinner, Elks’ Lodge, Dexter, 6:30 pm. Details to follow
November 4 (Tuesday)
General Election
November 8 (Saturday)
Potluck dinner, social, business meeting, sponsored by Phelps County Democrats
December 8 (Monday)
Annual Christmas Dinner and Silent Auction, Phelps County Democrats, beginning at 5:00 pm, Zeno’s, Rolla
STATE-WIDE CAMPAIGN 2008 CONTACT INFORMATION
Governor
Democrat:
Jay Nixon
P.O. Box 143
Jefferson City, MO 65102
Tel: 573-761-5333 (Jefferson City); 314-993-8686 (St. Louis); 816-822-1627 (Kansas City)
e-mail Nixon for Governor: lori@nixonforgovernor.com
Republican:
Kenny Hulshof
Richard Kline
Scott Long
Sarah Steelman
Lieutenant Governor
Democrat
Sam Page
17 Windsor Terrace Lane
Creve Couer, MO 63141
Tel: 314-989-9939
E-mail: info@sampage.com
Website: www.sampage.com
Michael Carter, St. Charles
Republican
Peter Kinder, Cape Girardeau
Paul Sims, Lecoma
Libertarian
Teddy Fleck, Springfield
Secretary of State
Democrat
Robin Carnahan
P.O. Box 23190
St. Louis, MO 63156
Tel: 314-367-2004
Fax: 314-367-2009
website: www.robincarnahan.com
Attorney General
Democrat
Margaret Donnelly
P.O. Box 16050
St. Louis, MO 63105
Tel: 314-225-2440
E-mail: info@donnelly08.com
Website: www.donnelly08.com
Jeff Harris
P.O. Box 7214
Columbia, MO 65205
Tel: 573-442-7980
E-mail: info@electjeffharris.com
Website: www.electjeffharris.com
Chris Koster, Jefferson City
Republican
Mike Gibbons, Jefferson City
Treasurer
Democrat
Mark Powell
P.O. Box 385
Arnold, MO 63010
Tel: 636-282-5883
E-mail: mark@mayorpowell.com
Website: www.mayorpowell.com
Clint Zweifel
Clint Zweifel for Treasurer
Stephen R. Moehrle, Treasurer
2510 Sutton Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63143
Tel: 314-647-9232
e-mail: clintfortreasurer@gmail.com
website: www.clintfortreasurer.org
Andria Danine Simckes, St. Louis
Republican
Brad Lager, Savannah
STATE LEGISLATIVE AND U.S. CONGRESSIONAL CANDIDATES
U.S. Representative, Eighth Congressional District
Democrat
Joe Allen, Forsyth, Missouri
Tel: 417-230-7617
E-mail: joe@allen4congress.com
Website: www.allen4congress.com
Republican
JoAnne Emerson (incumbent)
State Representative, District 149
Democrat
Wayne Bledsoe
Friends of Wayne Bledsoe
P.O. Box 1287
Rolla, MO 65402
E-mail: campaigninfo@waynebledsoe.org
Web page: http://www.waynebledsoe.org
Republican
Dan Brown, DVM, Rolla
Dave Keller, Rolla
State Representative, District 150
Democrat
James D. Ellis, Salem
Republican
Jason Smith, Salem (incumbent)
State Representative, District 147
Republican
Don Wells, Cabool (incumbent)
LOCAL CANDIDATES
Phelps County Sheriff
Democrat
Rick Lisenbe
14405 CR 7000
Rolla, Mo 65401
Tel: 573-364-7727
Cell phone: 573-308-7711
Republican
Don Blankenship (incumbent)
Phelps County Assessor
Democrat
Kevin Rasmussen is seeking re-election
Phelps County Coroner
Democrat
Larry Swinfard is seeking re-election
Phelps County Surveyor
Democrat
Kent Mace
e-mail: kent.mace@elginsurvey.com
tel: 573-368-1549 (cell phone)
Republican
Louis Gilbert
Phelps County Administrator
Democrat
Donna Brown-King
13910 CR 2030
Tel: 573-368-2810
E-mail: donnaking1@earthlink.net
Republican
Kathy Oliver
County Commissioner, District 2
Democrat
Bud Dean is seeking re-election
County Commissioner, District 1
Democrat
Craig Lonning
Don Wilson
Republican
Larry Stratman (incumbent)
Contact for Zach Pollack, Political Director, Missouri State Democratic Party
tel: 573-636-5241 ext. 117
fax: 573-634-8176
e-mail: zpollock@missouridems.org
MISSOURI CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION
Senator Claire McCaskill (D)
Tel: 202-224-6154
Fax: 202-228-6326
Cape Girardeau office: 573-651-0964
Springfield office: 417-868-8745
Senator Christopher Bond (R)
Tel: 202-224-5721
Cape Girardeau office: 573-334-7044
Springfield office: 417-864-8258
Representative JoAnn Emerson (R)
Tel: 202-225-4404
202-226-0326
Cape Girardeau office: 573-335-0101
Rolla office: 612 Pinie Street
Tel: 573-364-2455
MISSOURI LEGISLATORS
Senator Frank Barnitz (D) - 16th State Senate District
Office:
State Capitol Building, Room 427
Jefferson City, MO 65101
Tel: 573-751-2108
E-mail: Frank.Barnitz@senate.mo.gov
Home:
P.O. Box 104
Lake Spring, MO 65532
Tel: 573-729-2572
Rep. Bob May (R) - 149th Legislative District
Office:
Mo. House of Representatives
201 W. Capitol Ave., Room 412A
Jefferson City, MO 65101
Tel: 573-751-5713
E-mail: Bob.May@house.mo.gov
Home:
P.O. box 465
Rolla, MO 65402
Tel: 573-341-2646
Rep. Don Wells (R) 147th Legislative District
Office:
Mo. House of Representatives
201 W. Capitol Ave. Room 236A
Jefferson City, MO 65101
Tel: 573-751-1490
E-mail: don.wells@house.mo.gov
Rep. Jason Smith (R) 150th Legislative District
Office:
Mo. House of Representatives
201 West Capitol Ave. Room 406B
Jefferson City, MO 65101
Tel: 573-751-1688
E-mail: jason.Smith@house.mo.gov
Home:
301 S. Jackson
Salem, MO 65560
Tel: 573-729-4164
USEFUL INFORMATION SITES
Eighth Congressional District Democrats web site - www.SEMODemocrats.org
Moving Missouri Forward Initiative
Initiated and supported by Missouri house Democrats. To sign up for weekly newsletter that discusses what is going on in Jefferson City, go to : www.MovingMissouriForward.com
United for Peace group
www.unitedforpeace.org
Mid-Missouri Peace Works (Columbia, MO)
www.midmopeaceworks.org
Cost of the War in Iraq
Website continually updates the financial cost of the War in Iraq. Also provides cost of this conflict to local communities.
http://costofwar.com/index.html
DAN Guidelines
Our purpose here is to let readers know of action needs and opportunities pertaining to local, state, and national issues and candidates. When submitting items, PLEASE 1)pass along vital details (what, when, contact information and BRIEF summary) of events or other actions for which your organization(s) seeks support. Include links to relevant Web sites, ESPECIALLY latest versions of legislation where applicable.