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Weekly Newsletter - February 18

Jackson County Democratic Email Newsletter – February 18th 2009

NEWS

Results of JCDP participation in the national 'Honor A Hospitalized Veteran Week’ "To America's veterans, our country must speak with one voice: we honor your service..."
President Barack Obama
Veterans of Foreign War Convention, Kansas City, MO, August 21, 2007

 

Celebration was a Huge Success!

Edeltraud and Valerie

 

Standing Stone

 

Standing Stone Brewing Company in Ashland last Thursday evening, February 12th was packed with excited folks from 3 to 87 years old. Over 100 people turned out for the event.

Organized by local LGBT equality organizer and activist, Leslie A. Stone, people crowded the dance floor as they celebrated the anniversary of Oregon’s anti-discrimination and domestic partnerships laws and the anniversaries of Jackson and Josephine county couples who registered their relationship with the state one-year ago. 

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Building Hope is a new non-profit organization in Jackson County that is helping families at risk of foreclosure Real help for families - Video.

U.S. Congress passes economic stimulus packageUpdated Sat. Feb. 14 2009 11:30 AM ETThe U.S. Congress passed President Barack Obama's massive economic stimulus bill late Friday night in hopes it will help turn around the country's worst economic crisis since the Great Depression.

President Obama has signed the Stimulus Package into Law...What’s ‘Green’ in the Stimulus package for you?  

Solar: Grants will be available, instead of a tax credit, for offsetting 30 percent of the cost of installing a solar energy system at home or business.

Energy-Efficient Homes: Consumers can get a 30 percent tax credit for buying certain heating and cooling equipment for existing homes.  And more!

 

 

                                                                   EVENTS  

 

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 Information is Posted on the  JCDP Web Sitehttp://www.jcdemocrats.org/node/356
 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. Tentative dates for the training sessions are: ·  April 4th ·  May 2nd ·  June 6th ·  July 11th ·  September 12th ·  October 3rd Emerge Women 

  

                                                           Fundraiser for Veterans & Families

Sanctuary One

 
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                                     Free hors d’oeuvres

 Sanctuary Weekend for Veterans & Families at Woody's - Senator Bates & Representative Esquivel make Special AnnouncementsFriday, February 27th, 5:00- 7:00 pm 42 North Front Street

Medford, OR 97501

5:00 p.m. Doors open
5:15 p.m. Press conference
Featured speakers: Stacy Bannerman, Sanctuary One Executive Director,
military spouse, and creator of Sanctuary Weekends
Steve Brown, co-owner of Woody?s Pub & Grille, former Marine
Woman veteran and/or representative from SORCC VA (tentative)

Information below about the Sanctuary Weekend for Women Veterans

Women Veterans, Get your Applications In!  They will be accepted until March 15, 2009:

Sanctuary One

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE          CONTACT:  Stacy Bannerman   541-646-0220

Sanctuary One at Double Oak Farm January 22, 2009  SANCTUARY WEEKEND FOR WOMEN VETERANS Cow Creek Umpqua Indian Foundation Awards $5,000 for Flagship Project Medford, Oregon – Sanctuary One at Double Oak Farm received a $5,000 grant today from the Cow Creek Umpqua Indian Foundation.  These funds will launch a series of Sanctuary Weekends for veterans and military family members.  The first Sanctuary Weekend retreat for Women Veterans is scheduled for April 10-12.  Women veterans are the second-fastest growing demographic in the veteran population.  This community-based retreat will be one of the first in the nation to focus exclusively on the needs of women veterans.  Facilitators are women veterans and female therapists who are also family members of veterans.  The weekend includes outdoor activities at the 55-acre Double Oak Farm in the Applegate Valley; lodging at the Applegate River House; tools for stress management; a chance to meet and connect with other women veterans; and more.  Applications will be accepted until March 15, 2009, and scholarships are available, including travel reimbursement for Oregon residents.  More information is available at www.sanctuaryone.org.  Sanctuary One is a 501.c.3 organization, and is currently raising funds to make this weekend available at no cost to women veterans.  

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