The DemoChat - 33rd District Democrats

The DemoChat
The Official 33rd Legislative District Democrats Newsletter
Volume 4, Issue 3, March 2008
March General Meeting
Monday, March 17, 2008
Normandy Park Congregational Church
19247 First Avenue South
Normandy Park, Washington
and build a strong party tied to making our community
an even better place to live.
Thanks, Tina
Tina Orwall
33rd LD Chair
AGENDA
(Endorsements may be made at this meeting.)
6:30 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
7:15 p.m.
8:15 p.m.
Welcome new members, interested citizens
Call to order, approval of agenda and minutes
Welcome new members and elect PCO’s
Overview of the Delegation Process—Sharon Mast,
DNC member/superdelegate
Legislative Session Debrief—Senator Karen Keiser,
Representative Dave Upthegrove, Representative Shay
Schual-Berke and LAC updates.
Legislative District Caucus Planning
From the Chair
Dear 33rd Democrat,
Good news—in no more than 312 days George W.
Bush will leave office. Who will replace him? As
Democrats, will we keep this amazing grassroots
momentum to ensure that we have a Democrat in the
White House? Since Senator John McCain took the
nomination for the Republican Party the stakes became
even higher. His alignment with this administration’s
foreign policy is quite strong. He supports the long
term occupation of Iraq and has made multiple
speeches over the last year on the dangers of Iran,
including the need to use all means necessary to reduce
this “potential threat”. The contrast between the
Republican candidate and our Democrat candidates is
stark in foreign policy and many other critical areas.
On April 5th we will continue to celebrate democracy
at our 33rd LD caucus. The next set of delegates will
be elected and move on to the Congressional Caucus.
Some of these delegates will be elected to the State
Convention, and a few may go onto the National
Convention. When we meet in April, let us come
together to celebrate the fact that we do have two
strong candidates. We also need to welcome new
members who can be part of our team not only to elect
the next president but to help re-elect our fine governor
Our Values
Elliot Spitzer, the so-called Mr. Clean governor of
New York who vowed to clean up Albany, has been
caught himself in a sex scandal. Over the course of
several months, Spitzer patronized a prostitution ring
and spent tens of thousands of dollars doing so. Now,
members of both parties as well as New Yorkers in
general are calling for his resignation.
Larry Craig, senator from Idaho, was arrested as part of
a sting operation for lewd conduct when he attempted
to elicit sexual favors from an undercover cop. Craig
pleaded guilty to the charges, then attempted to
backpedal and save face. He has been admonished by
the Senate Ethics Committee for his behavior (which
included spending campaign funds to cover legal costs
for this personal issue), and faces the Idaho governor
removing him if he doesn’t resign as he originally
pledged to do.
Unethical behavior isn’t pinned to one party, nor does
one party have the edge on principled approaches to
life. Values are the most important core to a person,
and to a party. And they are the hardest to follow. But
you can guarantee that the person who follows their
values, who doesn’t ignore them to enjoy pleasures or
avoid pain, is the one person you really want to
support. That is the person who won’t buckle under
pressure from other members of their party. They
won’t have a public face and a private life…the two
are the same. And they won’t do anything and
everything they can to secure the position they so
desperately want. Because in the end, what’s really
important is your values.
Omaha Sternberg, DemoChat Editor
33rd District Democrats
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March 2008
Legislative Action Day Report
Legislative Action Day was a huge success!
We had a great turnout with over 130 in attendance from legislative districts all over King County. We were
joined at our luncheon by 15 King County legislators including our own Senator Karen Keiser and
Representative Shay Schual-Berke (thank you). After lunch we met with our fine governor who was very
engaging and gave highlights of her work.
I want to thank the 33rd members who supported our LAC event: Bob Loeliger (election reform lead), Leroy
(Pete) Peterson, John Crohny, Glenda Castillon, Marjorie Henry, and Bob & Barbara Fithian. I also want to
give a special thank you to Kerry Annette Wade who helped to coordinate the line up of legislators at our
lunch.
—thank you!
Tina Orwall
33rd LD Chair
Our LD Caucus and King County Convention requires appointments of members to take the lead on the
following activities:
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The Credentials Committee shall have the power to certify delegates as submitted by the legislative
districts and counties, and to recommend settlement of all disputes pertaining to seating of delegates.
The Rules Committee shall draft proposed rules and a proposed agenda for the conduct of the
caucus/convention that shall be mailed to all delegates and alternates at least ten (10) days prior to the
convention.
The Platform Committee (at the County level only) shall hold hearings, meet and consider resolutions
and platforms as submitted by the various counties and/or legislative districts, and draft a proposed
platform and resolutions.
The 33rd LD Chair has appointed the following individuals to be the leads in these activities at the LD
Caucus and King County Convention.
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Credentials: Elizabeth Brant
Rules: Omaha Sternberg
Platform: Bob Loeliger, Tiffany McGuyer
Affirmative Action: Bailey Stober, Jerry Pipitone.
At our March meeting the body of the LD will elect the following positions for the State Convention:
Credentials, Rules, Platform and Affirmative Action.
The DemoChat 2008 is published by the 33rd Legislative District Democrats and mailed in advance of the next monthly meeting. The official
address of the organization is: in care of Chair Tina Orwall, 19005 4th Ave SW, Normandy Park 98166.
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Upcoming Caucus Events
Delegates and alternates from the February 9th caucuses have two upcoming events to attend:
33rd Legislative District Caucus
Saturday, April 5, 2008
10:00am - 2:00pm
Location to be announced
King County Convention
Sunday April 13, 2008
2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
West Seattle High School Gymnasium
3000 California Avenue
Seattle, WA
LAC Day Pictures
Governor Christine Gregoire addresses the
LAC day crowd…
State Representative Shay Schual-Berke
speaks on the issues of the day…
The DemoChat 2008 is published by the 33rd Legislative District Democrats and mailed in advance of the next monthly meeting. The official
address of the organization is: in care of Chair Tina Orwall, 19005 4th Ave SW, Normandy Park 98166.
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State Senator Karen Kaiser speaks to everyone
about the issues important to her…
…and everyone in Olympia listens intently.
Our Governor, Christine Gregoire, our 33rd LD Chair, Tina Orwall, and Scott White, co-chair of the LAC.
The DemoChat 2008 is published by the 33rd Legislative District Democrats and mailed in advance of the next monthly meeting. The official
address of the organization is: in care of Chair Tina Orwall, 19005 4th Ave SW, Normandy Park 98166.
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March 2008
33rd LD DEMOCRATS
Executive Board for 2007-08
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These Democrats represent the 33 Legislative District in
Olympia. Representative Shay Schual-berke, Senator Karen
Keiser, and Representative Dave Upthegrove are there to
serve you. Please contact them if you have an inquiry.
Chair
Tina Orwall
206-409-3038
Vice-Chair
Tim Clark
253-854-1895
Secretary
Cheryl Juneau
206-870-1994
Treasurer
Cass Prindle
206-403-6869
WSDCC Reps
Elizabeth Albertson
206-595-3627
Lionel Forde
206-850-3187
Elizabeth Brant
206-870-1759
Bob Polwarth
206-824-0206
Carol Anne Maiers
206-779-4798
Michael Miele
253-854-6349
Bob Loeliger
206-870-1939
KCDCC Reps
Senator Karen Keiser
360-786-7664/ FAX 360-786-1999
Rep. Shay Schual-berke
360-786-7834/ FAX 360-786-7317
Rep. Dave Upthegrove
360-786-7868/ FAX 360-786-7317
Legislative Hotline
1-800-562-6000
KCDCC Alts
KCDCC LAC
Vacant
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These Democrats represent the 33 Legislative District in the
King County Council. County Councilmembers Julia
Patterson and Dow Constantine are there to serve you.
Please contact them if you have an inquiry.
Councilmember Julia Patterson
206-296-1008/
FAX 206-205-5610
Councilmember Dow Constantine
360-786-7834/
FAX 360-786-7317
KCDCC LAC Alt
Steve Juneau
206-870-1994
Parliamentarian
Bob Stephens
206-824-2699
Registrar
Paulette Holcomb
206-433-0551
Admin. Officer
Debbie Batchelor
206-277-7860
Sgt.-at-Arms
Jim Fossos
206-824-8537
KCYD Reps
Bailey Stober
253-520-2469
Tiffany McGuyer
206-878-2239
Omaha Sternberg
206-388-4575
Newsletter Editor
2008 Meeting Schedule
Monday-April 21st, 2008
Monday-September 15th, 2008
Monday-May 19th, 2008
Monday-October 20th, 2008
Monday-June 16th, 2008
Monday-November 17th, 2008
Monday-July 21st, 2008
Monday-December 15th, 2008
The DemoChat 2008 is published by the 33rd Legislative District Democrats and mailed in advance of the next monthly meeting. The official
address of the organization is: in care of Chair Tina Orwall, 19005 4th Ave SW, Normandy Park 98166.
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33rd Legislative District Democrats
19005 4th Ave SW
Normandy Park, WA 98166
E-mail: [email protected]
Email calendar notices:
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RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED
For more information, visit these web sites:
http://www.33rddistrictdemocrats.org
http://www.kcdems.org
or call Tina Orwall, 206-409-3038
Upcoming Events …
Monday, March 17, 2008, 7 p.m.
33rd LD General Meeting
Normandy Park Congregational Church
19247 First Avenue South, Normandy Park
Information: Tina Orwall, 206-409-3038
Tuesday, March 25, 2008, 7 p.m.
King County Democrats General Meeting
Renton Carpenters Hall
231 Burnett Ave North, Renton
Information: Susan Sheary, 425-228-4729
Tuesday, April 8, 2008, 7 p.m.
33rd LD Executive Board Meeting
Kent Carpenters Hall
25120 Pacific Hwy S, Kent
Information: Tina Orwall, 206-409-3038
Monday, April 21, 2008, 7 p.m.
33rd LD General Meeting
Normandy Park Congregational Church
19247 First Avenue South, Normandy Park
Information: Tina Orwall, 206-409-3038
Young Democrats of Washington Convention, Saturday, March 29, 2008, time 9:00 am
The Vancouver Hilton, 301 W. 6th Street, Vancouver. Info: http://convention.ydwa.org/
33rd Legislative District Caucus, Saturday, April 5, 2008
Location to be announced. Info: http://www.33rddems.org/
King County Convention, Sunday, April 13, 2008
West Seattle High School Gymnasium, 3000 California Avenue SW. Info: http://www.kcdems.net/