Announcement:

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. We will also be raffling off tickets for a signed and framed limited edition print of the painting of “Three Forks: Headquarters of the Missouri River” by Dan Woodward which he donated for the raffle at the Christmas dinner. Raffle tickets are $5.00.

Neignborhood Leadership Program
Leslie Foursha, State Democratic Committee staff person working with “Project Change 2008,” is organizing communities to build a statewide grassroots organization that will support every Democrat on the ballot in November. She needs volunteers to work for candidates in our area. If you are willing to help, plan to meet with her and local Democrats in Rolla on Saturday, May 31, at 3:00 pm. Location to be announced. For more information, contact Leslie at 573-356-6070 or e-mail: lfoursha@missouridems.org

Smart Decision “08″ - www.smartdecision08.com
KBIA, KOMU, The Columbia Missourian, and the Missouri School of Journalism have created a website focused on keeping viewers informed about candidates and issues. The site also offers an opportunity for anyone to sign up and become a member blogger. For more information, send an e-mail to: smartdecision08@gmail.com

EVENTS THIS WEEK

May 13 (Tuesday)
May meeting of the Howell County Democratic Club, Pizza Americana, Willow Springs, 6:30 pm. More information on “Project Change” effort (formerly the VAN project) and club action plan.

May 14 (Wednesday)
Weekly Peace Vigil at the Rolla Post Office, 12:00 noon to 1:00 pm.

May 15 (Thursday)
Phelps County Democratic Committee holds regular monthly meeting (3rd Thursday of each month) at Phelps County Courthouse, 7:00 pm. For more information, contact Bud Beechner at 573=364-7824 or e-mail: beechner@fidnet.com

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

UPCOMING EVENTS - MAY

May 19 (Monday)
Candidates Forum at Doniphan. Jay Nixon will attend. Details to follow.

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 )

May 31 (Saturday)
Leslie Foursha, with the State Democratic Committee, will be meeting with Phelps County area Democrats at 3:00 pm. to discuss campaign strategies and efforst. Location to be announced.

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
P.O. Box 411311
Creve Couer, MO 63141
Tel: 314-878-1408
Website: www.simckesfortreasurer.com

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
To donate to Joe’s campaign: Go to actblue.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 Pine 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

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This is a monthly meeting, always held the third Thursday of the month.

Bring a dish to share (casserole, side dish, salad, or dessert). Drinks and table wear will be furnished. Please come and bring a friend. This is a great opportunity to hear and to meet Joe Allen, who will be facing JoAnn Emerson in the general election in November. Also, we will be selling raffle tickets for a signed, limited edition print of Dan Woodward’s “Headwaters of the Missouri River” oil painting which we raffled off at the Christmas dinner. Event is hosted by JWDC (Jeffersonian Women’s Democratic Club). For more information, contact Janet McKean 364-7809 or e-mail: jmckean@fidnet.com