Jackson County Democrats

Jackson County Democratic Email Newsletter – February 9th 2009
Two Local Celebrations this week!
Celebrate Valentine's Day by Honoring a Veteran with a thank you of cards and desserts

 


The National Salute to Hospitalized Veterans Week - 


Be part of JCDP Sending An Expression of Appreciation to Our Veterans at the White City VA facility 

Valentines For Veterans:  The week of February 9 is "The National Salute to Hospitalized Veterans Week"  

The JacksonCounty Democratic Party invites everyone to join us as we collect Valentine cards and treats to be delivered to our Veterans at the WhiteCity VA facility. 

In Ashland, drop off Valentines/treats until the 13th at: 482 Rogue Place. There will be a drop box on the porch. Call: 541-488-0260 for directions. Many "Thanks!" to Gary and Sandye Moore!      

In Medford: JacksonCounty Democratic Party office 40 S Central Avenue -

Tuesday - Friday 11:00 am -3:00 pm.

Questions, call 541-858-1050.  

Valentine cards and treats are due by 3PM, Friday, February 13^th at either location  

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Thursday February 12^th 6:30PM

For Full Details, Click Here

Please Join Us as Southern Oregon

 Celebrates the One-Year Anniversary

of the Enactment of Statewide Equality Legislation!

Oregon's Equality Act SB2,

Statewide Anti-Discrimination 

&

Oregon's Family Fairness Act HB2007,

Domestic Partnerships

Together, we beat the opposition and

held onto our rights!

Share the love and joy with couples who legalized

their commitment to each other last Feb 4^th

Once again at

 Standing Stone Brewing Co.

101 Oak Street

Ashland, Oregon

FAMILY FRIENDLY!    FREE APPETIZERS! 

ANNIVERSARY CAKE!

CASH BAR!

Rock Out to our Local Favorite Dance Band

Montana Soul

TOP NEWS

Stimulus Package

President Obama: "We can't embrace the losing formula..." See video of President Obama's Speech part 1  

Speech part 2  Video Pres. Obama Speaks to Stimulus Package & Introduces Members of Economic Recovery

Advisory Board. See PBS interview transcript of PETER ORSZAG, White House budget director: "...a balance between the high-bang-for-the-buck stuff ... and tax provisions"

Please become informed - facts empower you to influence those you talk to. See below information on how to make calls and write letters to your legislators to support this needed Stimulus Package.

Contact Information for your legislators

Click here for how to Lobby by Telephone

Click here for directions for writing Letters To The Editor (LTE).

Important Announcement for Women Aspiring to Become Future Local or State Candidates

See Full Details on JCDP Web Site

Emerge Oregon identifies, educates and inspires Democratic women to pursue elective office at the local and state level in Oregon. We make a long-term investment in these future leaders by honing their political skills, expanding their knowledge of local issues, and connecting them with mentors. http://emergeamerica.org/oregon

Emerge Oregon is launching our first class on April 4-5, 2009.

Please apply to be a participant – applications are due February 23, 2009. Program candidates should expect interviews to occur in late February or early March.  

JCDP NEWS - Continually Updated on the JCDP Web Site 

Health Care - Representative: Nan Trout & THE 2009 HEALTH CARE CAMPAIGN - How you can help 

NEW - Become part of the Quick Response Team:

Issues Section on the JCDP web site

Listing of Issues, Support Resources, & How You Can Help

We always need you as a volunteer (as we are an all volunteer organization) to help in an area of your

interest:

EVENTS

02-10 - EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETINGS: Second Tuesday of each month @ 6:30 PM JCDP HQ, 40 S Central, Medford

02-12 - Celebrate the 1 Yr Anniversary of Statewide Anti-Discrimination Act & Oregon's Family Fairness Act, Ashland, Thurs 6:30

03-03 - CENTRAL COMMITTEE MEETINGS: First Tuesday of month 6:30 PM - OEA building 2495S Pacific Hwy Medford - Location may vary

It's fun and rewarding to be part of making important change that significantly improves people's lives.  As one of approximately 

1600 subscribers, thank you for being involved in reading our weekly news from the JCDP.  Please share your newsletter with 

friends and encourage them to subscribe at http://www.jcdemocrats.org/node/80.  

The JCDP web site is full of exciting information – Come see how we are involved with Jackson County and our greater community at 

 http://www.jcdemocrats.org 

  BULLETIN BOARD 


Found two cameras and sunglasses at JCDP HQ – please identify to claim.  


Missing from JCDP HQ Inauguration Celebration: Canon digital camera.  If found, contact chair@jcdemocrats.org 


Please contact JCDP HQ at 541-858-1050 or email mail@jcdemocrats.org 


40 S. Central Ave, Medford, OR  Google Map