Health Care Forum
Lancaster Democrats Hold Health Care Forum on July 18.
The Lancaster County Democratic Party will host A Conversation on Health Care Forum on Saturday, July 18 from 1 PM to 4 PM at the Lincoln Labor Temple, 4625 Y Street, Lincoln NE 68503.
The scheduled presenter is Timothy M. Anderson who will be speaking about President Obama's vision for health care in the United States. After the presentation, a professional panel will share their perspectives on the current healthcare situation. Attendees at the forum will also hear from those who are already deep into the conversation about the current state of healthcare.
The meeting is free and open to the public.
Democracy For America Training
We are excited to be hosting a training seminar led by the Democracy For America team.
Democracy For America was founded by Howard Dean and is the leader in progressive grassroots organizing and training. Space is limited so sign up early!
http://www.democracyforamerica.com/lincolntraining
A block of hotel rooms in Lincoln is reserved for the weekend of the DFA training (9/18-9/20). Reservations can be made through the Holiday Inn by phone (402)475-4011, or online at www.holiday-inn.com/lincolnne. The Group name is Lancaster County Democrats and the cutoff date is 8/18/09.
Training sessions will include:
- Phone Banking
- Canvassing
- Recruiting Volunteers
- Fundraising
- Organizing Precincts
- Message Development
- Voter Contact and Targeting
- Event Planning
Please visit their website to sign up for this event and get more information about Democracy For America.
Star City Gay Pride Event
The Lancaster County Democrats will be staffing a booth at the Pride event. We will need to be there from 2pm-6pm. If you would like to volunteer, please send an email to coordinator@lancastercountydemocrats.org or call the office at 476-2268.
DEMOCRAT BLOOD WANTED
Organizing for America is busy in Lincoln working on Health Care Reform. On Saturday June 27th we are hosting several National Day of Service Events in and around Lincoln. One of those is a blood drive, we need folks to sign up to give blood to the Community.
Blood Bank Details:
June 27th 8am-noon
North side of Capitol
15 minute appointments are available
Go to: http://www.don8bld.org/ols/default.asp?site=National%20Health%20Care%20D...
Building "The Good Life" in Nebraska:
A Town-Hall Discussion about Creating Opportunity for Nebraska Families and Workers
FREE & OPEN to the PUBLIC!
Be our guest for ice cream following the discussion!
RSVP requested, but not required. Go to www.neappleseed.org/rsvp!
For Additional Information Contact Kate Bolz, Community Educator, Nebraska Appleseed (402) 438-8853 x 101 or kbolz@neappleseed.org
LINCOLN: July 9, 6:30-8:30 pm
UNL Student Union Auditorium
Repower Nebraska Organizational Meeting
Indigo Books
701 P Street, Suite 102
Creamery Building in the Haymarket area.
Repower Nebraska is a state-wide group and are planning meetings across the state to talk to individuals interested in real energy change. Our Web site is www.repoweramerica.org.
Dr. James Wilson will give a presentation on climate change (45 min), and there will be a brief organizational meeting to follow.
Women & Money Conference
$20 - includes lunch
Marriott/Cornhusker Hotel 333 S. 13th Street
Keynote speaker is Manisha Thakor.
Registration form available on www.friendsofmcw.org
or call 483.1699 to have a form mailed to you
Registration deadline is noon on August 19.
Public Relations Committee
LCDP Office, 2215 C. St.
Bylaws Committee
LCDP Office, 2215 C. St.
Finance Committee Meeting
LCDP Office 2215 C St.
