Political roundup

AN Email newsletter                                                                       from bond Shands
Sunday – July 20, 2008

  THIS WEEK'S POLITICAL ROUNDUP CONTENT:

Sun City Democratic Residents display creative Political Signs
Democratic Clubs recognize Volunteer of the Year award recipients
80th Assembly District Candidate Manuel Perez Campaign Team Lineup
Riverside County Democratic Party has new leadership
Voter Registration Program continues to expand
Democratic Activists seeking seats on Palm Desert City Council
City Council race in Cathedral City heating up
Equality California 2008 Palm Springs Equality Awards (Oct 18th)
Recent additions to the Political Events Calendar Listings

Political Events Calendar Listings
Democratic Volunteer Opportunities
Club, Candidate and other Websites
Yellow Dog Democrats in the Valley

Political Roundup PDF copy in attachment

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Sun City Democratic Residents Display Creative Political Signs
Residents in Sun City may obtain distinctive political yard signs courtesy of their local Democratic club leaders. Obama '08 and Julie Bornstein signs may be obtained from Al Salvowitz at ALMA1959@aol.com. The McCain = Bush sign is available from Art Horwitz at arthurhorwitz@aol.com. For more information email Suzan Wilkinson at Swilkin196@aol.com.

Democratic Clubs recognize Volunteer of the Year award recipients
The Desert Stonewall Democrats have recognized Bill Gonzales as their Volunteer of the Year.  Democrats in Sun City Palm Desert have selected Aiko Backhus as their "Volunteer of the Year". Both will be honored, along with those from other Riverside Democratic Clubs, during the September 20th annual Gary H. Bosworth Awards Dinner at the Morongo Resort and Spa.

80th Assembly District Candidate Manuel Perez Campaign Team Lineup
The entire Manuel Perez for Assembly senior campaign staff was presented during the July 19th membership meeting of the Democrats of the Desert. Candidate Perez provided the 70+ members in attendance with a message filled with enthusiasm that won many rounds of applause from the audience. Afterwards he introduced campaign staff members Louis Sanchez, Carlos Gonzales, Richard Oberhaus, Tracy Turner and Beth Caskie (who was not present). Oberhaus previously served in the Greg Pettis for Assembly campaign, Turner is active in the Veterans for Peace movement, and Caskie is Vice President-Programs for Democrats of the Desert. Sanchez, Gonzales and Caskie all worked for the Perez candidacy during the primary campaign.

Riverside County Democratic Party has new leadership
Members newly elected or re-elected to the Riverside County Democratic Central Committee held their organizational meeting on July 14th and chose a new leadership panel. Those elected were Betty McMillion (from Pass Democratic Club) as Chair, Bob Mahlowitz (from Stonewall Democratic Club) as Vice Chair, Carole Schaudt (from Palm Desert Greens Democratic Club) as Recording Secretary, Jackie Atwood (from Pass Democratic Club) as Treasurer, and Susan Dye (from Democratic Club of Southwest Riverside County) as Corresponding Secretary. The previous activities of this organization have proved that life, though not as we know it, manages to exist in a vacuum. Their unheralded record of accomplishment bears testimony to an organizational modesty that remains unmatched. Accomplishment, though it eludes them, continues to be a goal. Perhaps their 2008-2009 achievement record will be different.

Voter Registration Program Continues To Expand
The number of Democratic club voter registration sites in the valley has risen to twenty-three. The effort is being supported by Democrats in Sun City-Palm Desert, Democrats of the Desert, Desert Stonewall Democrats, Palm Springs Democratic Club, Democratic Women of the Desert, Palm Desert Greens Democratic Club, and Trilogy Democratic Club. For more information contact Sun City's Suzan Wilkinson at 760-200-4126 or email at Swilkin196@aol.com.

Democratic Activists seeking seats on Palm Desert City Council
Democratic 45th Congressional District primary candidate David Hunsicker continues his quest to enter public service. The retired Air Force Lt. Colonel has announced plans to run for a seat on the Palm Desert City Council. He's been joined by Riverside County Democratic Central Committee member Carole Schaudt, who has also expressed her intent to seek a seat on the council. They'll be competing against at least three incumbents along with one or more others from the community.

City Council race in Cathedral City heating up
Current Cathedral City council member Paul Marchand has begun the serious work of campaigning to replace the incumbent city Mayor. Democratic political candidate newcomers Don Thompson and Ron Garcia are running for City Council seats and word on the street is that incumbent Council Member Greg Pettis will also be seeking re-election.

Equality California 2008 Palm Springs Equality Awards
The Equality California October 18th dinner at Palm Springs Convention Center is set to honor Dear Abby. Single ticket admission is $350 however, Desert Stonewall Democrats have reserved a couple of tables and seats, while they last, are $250 per person. Contact club chair George Zander at 760-320-5787 for information.

Recent additions to the Political Events Calendar Listings
Aug   8 - Palm Desert City Council candidate filing deadline.
Aug   9 - Desert Stonewall Democrats - monthly meeting. P.S. Pride Community Center. 10 a.m-12 p.m.
Aug 10 - George Zander's Annual Leo Party, benefiting Desert Pride Center, at P.S. Toucans 4-7 p.m.
Oct   2 - Julie Bornstein fundraiser, Palm Desert, contact Phil Flemion or Jess Stoddart at 760-345-0552.

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 2008
Jul 25 - Palm Desert Greens Democratic Club monthly meeting, 9:30 am Desert Greens Country Club
Jul 26 - Julie Bornstein Los Angeles 3 p.m. fundraiser at home of Steve Bloom. Info at 760-674-3477.
Jul 29 - Palm Springs Democratic Club monthly meeting

Aug   2 - Julie Bornstein Cathedral City 4:30 pm Caine-Gonzales house party/fundraiser. 760-674-3477.
Aug   6 - Peace Vigil in La Quinta - Highway 111 & Washington, Northeast corner front of AAA Auto Club
Aug   8 - Palm Desert Greens Democratic Club monthly meeting, 9:30 am Desert Greens Country Club
Aug   8 - Palm Desert City Council candidate filing deadline.
Aug   9 - Desert Stonewall Democrats - monthly meeting. P.S. Pride Community Center. 10 a.m-12 p.m.
Aug 10 - George Zander's Annual Leo Party, benefiting Desert Pride Center, at P.S. Toucans 4-7 p.m.
Aug 11 - Riverside County Democratic Central Committee monthly meeting. 6:30 pm, Moreno Valley
Aug 13 - PSUSD Board of Education candidate filing period ends.
Aug 16 - Democrats of the Desert - "dark" no meeting this month.
Aug 19 - Veterans for Peace monthly anti-war rally, 7 pm P.S. Welwood Murray Library info at 325-5112
Aug 22 - Palm Desert Greens Democratic Club monthly meeting, 9:30 am Desert Greens Country Club
Aug 25 - Democratic National Convention in Denver, Colo (through 08/28/2008)
Aug 26 - Women's Equality Day commemorating passage of the Woman Suffrage Amendment
Aug 26 - Palm Springs Democratic Club - "dark" no meeting this month.
Aug 31 - Yellow Dog Democrats in the Valley quarterly meeting (tentative meeting date)

Sep   1 - Labor Day (Monday - Holiday)
Sep   1 - Republican National Convention to be held in Minneapolis-St. Paul September 1-4.
Sep   3 - Peace Vigil in La Quinta - Highway 111 & Washington, Northeast corner  front of AAA Auto Club
Sep   6 - The Great Democratic Rib Fest fundraiser- P.S. Democratic Club & Desert Stonewall Democrats
Sep   8 - Riverside County Democratic Central Committee monthly meeting. 6:30 pm, Moreno Valley
Sep 12 - Palm Desert Greens Democratic Club monthly meeting, 9:30 am Desert Greens Country Club
Sep 13 - Desert Stonewall Democrats monthly meeting. P.S. Pride Community Center. 10 a.m-12 p.m.
Sep 19 - Veterans for Peace monthly anti-war rally, 7 pm P.S. Welwood Murray Library info at 325-5112
Sep 20 - Democrats of the Desert monthly meeting. Cathedral City Community Center. 9:30-11:30 a.m.
Sep 20 - Second Annual Gary H. Bosworth Award Dinner - Morongo Casino Resort & Spa - $100. 5:30 pm
Sep 20 - LaLaPOOLooza "Outrageous Poolside Musical Fundraiser", P.S. Hotel Zoso. 5-9 p.m.
Sep 26 - Palm Desert Greens Democratic Club monthly meeting, 9:30 am Desert Greens Country Club
Sep 28 - Meet Jon Hoadley, President of the National Stonewall Democrats brunch. $40. 11 am in P.S.
Sep 30 - Palm Springs Democratic Club monthly meeting
Sep 30 - Greater Palm Springs Pride Parade participant application deadline

Oct   1 - Peace Vigil in La Quinta - Highway 111 & Washington, Northeast corner front of AAA Auto Club
Oct   2 - Julie Bornstein fundraiser, Palm Desert, contact Phil Flemion or Jess Stoddart at 760-345-0552.
Oct   9 - Yom Kippur (Thursday - Jewish Holiday)
Oct 10 - Palm Desert Greens Democratic Club monthly meeting, 9:30 am Desert Greens Country Club
Oct 10 - American Heat Palm Springs Motorcycle Weekend thru Oct 12th.
Oct 11 - Desert Stonewall Democrats monthly meeting. P.S. Pride Community Center. 10 a.m-12 p.m.
Oct 13 - Columbus Day (Monday - Holiday)
Oct 13 - Riverside County Democratic Central Committee monthly meeting. 6:30 pm, Moreno Valley
Oct 15 - Greater Palm Springs Pride Parade participant application late (added fee) deadline.
Oct 18 - Democrats of the Desert monthly meeting. Cathedral City Community Center. 9:30-11:30 a.m.
Oct 18 - Equality California fundraising dinner at P.S. Convention Center. Desert Stonewall Club has tables.
Oct 19 - Veterans for Peace monthly anti-war rally, 7 pm P.S. Welwood Murray Library info at 325-5112
Oct 20 - Last day to register (or change party affiliation) to vote in November 4th General Election.
Oct 24 - Palm Desert Greens Democratic Club monthly meeting, 9:30 am Desert Greens Country Club
Oct 25 - 21st Annual Desert AIDS Walk 2008 - Palm Springs

Nov   1 - Human Rights Campaign (HRC) 9th Annual Garden Party, Palm Springs
Nov   2 - 8th Annual Greater Palm Springs Pride Festival and Parade
Nov   4 - General Election for President,Vice President and other political offices and ballot measures
Nov   5 - Peace Vigil in La Quinta - Highway 111 & Washington, Northeast corner front of AAA Auto Club
Nov   8 - Desert Stonewall Democrats monthly meeting. P.S. Pride Community Center. 10 a.m-12 p.m.
Nov 10 - Riverside County Democratic Central Committee monthly meeting. 6:30 pm, Moreno Valley
Nov 11 - Veterans Day (Tuesday - Holiday)
Nov 15 - Democrats of the Desert monthly meeting. Cathedral City Community Center. 9:30-11:30 a.m.
Nov 19 - Veterans for Peace monthly anti-war rally, 7 pm P.S. Welwood Murray Library info at 325-5112
Nov 27 - Thanksgiving Day (Thursday - Holiday)

Dec   3 - Peace Vigil in La Quinta - Highway 111 & Washington, Northeast corner front of AAA Auto Club
Dec 13 - Desert Stonewall Democrats monthly meeting. P.S. Pride Community Center. 10 a.m-12 p.m.
Dec 19 - Veterans for Peace monthly anti-war rally, 7 pm P.S. Welwood Murray Library info at 325-5112
Dec 21 - Democrats of the Desert monthly meeting. Cathedral City Community Center. 9:30-11:30 a.m.
Dec 25 - Christmas Day (Thursday - Holiday)

 2009
Jan 20 - Senator Barack H. Obama inauguration as 44th President of the United States of America
Jan 20 - President George W. Bush becomes former President George W. Bush

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dEMOCRATIC VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Democratic Headquarters of the Desert needs volunteers for office duties, etc.
      67-555 East Palm Canyon Drive, Suite C-104, in Cathedral City's Canyon Plaza South shopping center. 
      Email to: info@DesertDemocrats.org or phone 760-328-9425.

Sun City Palm Desert Voter Registration. Contact Suzan Wilkinson 760-200-4126 or Swilkin196@aol.com .
Village Fest Voter Registration, 6-10 p.m. Thursdays, contact George Zander at 760-320-5787.
Westfield Mall Voter Registration. Contact Sandra Stone at 773-4723.

Julie Bornstein for Congress needs volunteers. Call the office at 760-674-3477 in Palm Desert.

Manuel Perez for Assembly - volunteers needed for office, phone banking & precinct walking.
                Phone Carlos Gonzalez at 760-899-6263.

Greg Rodriguez for PSUSD Board of Education needs volunteers. Phone 760-902-9882.

Paul Clay for Murietta City Council needs volunteers. Email: Clay45thcalif@aol.com

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Democrats in Sun City Shadow Hills - no website.
       Mary (Aggie) Jordan, President - Email: buttewriters@yahoo.com, phone: (760) 345-0691
Democrats in Trilogy - no website.
       Barbara Liner, President - Email: mbliner@gmail.com, phone: (760) 564-2999
Democratic Women of the Desert - www.democraticwomenofthedesert.org
       Sandra Stone, President - Email: democraticwomenofthedesert@gmail.com, phone: (760) 773-4723
Democrats of the Desert - www.desertdemocrats.org
       Elle Kurpiewski, President - Email: president@desertdemocrats.org, phone: 760-328-9425
Democrats in Sun City Palm Desert - no website.
       Jess Stoddart, President - Email: jlstoddart@aol.com, phone: (760) 345.0552
Desert Hot Springs Democratic Club - no website.
       Will Pieper, President - Email: Winwithwill@aol.com , phone: 760-808-5986
Desert Stonewall Democrats - www.desert-stonewall.org
       George Zander, Chair - Email: zander44@aol.com, phone: (760) 320-5787
Heritage Palms Democratic Club - no website.
       JoAnne Pepper, President
Palm Desert Greens Democratic Club - no website.
       Charlie Ara, President - Email: cara@sprintmail.com, phone: 760-341-4301
Palm Springs Democratic Club - www.palmspringsdemocraticclub.com
       Sandy Eldridge, Co-chair - Email: palmspringsdemocraticclub@yahoo.com, phone: (760) 325-8404
Pass Democratic Club (Banning) - www.passdems.org
       Jackie Atwood, President - Email: robeatwood@aol.com, phone: (951) 849-4986

Coachella Valley Democratic Headquarters
       Suite C104, 67-555 East Palm Canyon Drive, Cathedral City, CA 92234      
Riverside County Democratic Central Committee - www.dccriverside.org
       Shirley Walton, Chair - Email: sunriver2002@msn.com phone: 951-698-5914
The California Democratic Party - www.cadem.org

Barack Obama - Fight the Smears - my.barackobama.com/page/content/fightthesmearshome/

Julie Bornstein for Congress website - www.juliebornstein.com
Julie Bornstein blogs on MyDesert.com - JulieforCongress's page

Arthur Bravo Guerrero for 37th State Senate District - www.guerreroforsenate.com
Manuel Perez for 80th Assembly District - www.manuelforassembly.com

Greg Rodriguez for PSUSD Board of Education - www.gregrodriguez.com
Shari Stewart for PSUSD Board of Education - www.sharistewart.com

Paul Marchand for Cathedral City Mayor - Email: MarchandForCathedralCity@yahoo.com
Don Thompson for Cathedral City Council - www.donthompson.org
Ron Garcia for Cathedral City Council - Email: RGarcia12@dc.rr.com

Paul Clay for Murietta City Council - Email: Clay45thcalif@aol.com

Riverside County Registrar of Voters - www.voteinfo.net
Progressive Punch Congressional Voting Records - www.progressivepunch.org
Calitics Coachella Valley website - www.calitics.com/tag.do?tag=Coachella+Valley
League of Women Voters of California - Phone 1-888-870-VOTE toll free or www.lwvc.org

Equality for All "No on the Marriage Ban" Campaign - www.EqualityforAll.com
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     A Yellow Dog Democrat is a staunch loyalist and "Best Friend" to the Democratic Party. These days, the term is widely recognized as an expression of regard and, as such, it is only used in a manner of praise. Yellow Dog Democrats in the valley include Bill Caine-Gonzales, Beth Caskie, Art Copleston, Sandy Eldridge, Eleanor Jackson, Elle Kurpiewski, Sonja Marchand, Richard Oberhaus, Carole Schaudt, Bond Shands, Bob Silverman, Nikki Stone, Sandra Stone and George Zander.
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