WashoeDEMS THIS WEEK March 9, 2011
WashoeDEMS THIS WEEK March 9, 2011
2011 WashoeDEMS Jefferson Jackson Brunch
Save the date for the 2011 Jefferson Jackson When: Sunday, March 27 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Brunch! WashoeDEMS is thrilled to announce that Nevada political reporter, TV Host of "Face to Face", and frequent commentator on MSNBC, Jon Ralston, will be our featured speaker this year! Also, Sparks City Councilwoman, Julia Ratti, will Emcee the event!
Where: Reno Ballroom
Tickets: $45 or $65 ($65 price includes ticket to the private reception before the brunch, and includes first drink)
Click HERE to purchase tickets!
Nevada Health Insurance Exchange
Representative John Conyers, Jr. (D-Michigan) introduced the H.R. 676, " The Expanded & Improved Medicare For All Act." According to Conyers, the bill is identical to the single payer universal health care bill. The act has expanded to include coverage of medically necessary oral surgery, nutritional, and dietary health care services. To learn more about the bill, click here
Upcoming Meeting!
When: Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Time: 10 a.m. to Noon
Where: Grand Sierra Resort, Nevada room 8 and 9
Planned Parenthood Grassroots Lobby Days
We need your help to get Comprehensive Sexuality and Violence Prevention Education in Nevada School Districts.
Learn how to advocate 
for legislation! The workshops teach all interested voters the mechanics of speaking their minds at the Capitol in an effective, persuasive manner- no experience is necessary to attend.
We’ll be at the state capitol in full force, lobbying both attendees and legislators on the importance of standardizing Nevada’s sex education. Planned Parenthood Mar Monte wants to bring the largest number of advocates for women’s health. Join us!
When: March 13-15, 2011
Cost: $40 full registration/$32 student
email HERE about scholarships
Meals: Not included; cost vary by meal
Location: Carson City, the Nevada Legislative Building
WashoeDEMS interns attending the National Young Feminist Leadership Conference
In March of this year, four young women from
the University of Nevada, Reno are hoping to attend the 2011 National Young Feminist Leadership Conference in Washington, D.C. sponsored by the Feminist Majority Foundation.
Current WashoeDEMS communication intern, Jazzmine Hudson and last year communication intern, Misha Ray, hope to earn the tools necessary to continue progressing this decades-old equality movement.
"When we return from the conference, we will be able to share what we learned with peers at the University and within the community," said Ray.
All four attendees aspire to work in political or non-profit organizations, and skills they learn at this conference will be crucial to their career goals.
The Conference takes place on March 12, 13 and 14 and with your generous support, the students will be able to return from this conference with the tools to change lives.
For more information and to donate click HERE
The power of ONE vote makes a difference!
The Voter Registration Committee is committed to
increasing the number of registered voters and providing voter education in Washoe County. We ensure a consistent presence for the Democratic Party of Washoe County by offering the opportunity to register to vote at a variety of public locations, events and festivals. Would you like to become part of this effort?
Our committee is looking for new members. If you are interest in being part of a dynamic team, place contact Michelle Barry HERE for details.
Mark your calendar for March 1 and April 5! Every two years the WashoeDEMS Central Committee elects its Ex You are encouraged to run for a Board position and to participate in the election process by attending the April 5 meeting to vote. (We will also be voting on updates to our bylaws at the April meeting!) We am pleased to announce that Robert McGowan, current chair of the Truckee Meadows Democratic Alliance and former Washoe County Assessor, will be our Election Chair. He and his committee will propose election rules and he will have final say on all aspects of the election. Watch your email account and visit the WashoeDEMS website for election information.
A Message From Our Chair
ecutive Board, fellow volunteers who take on the management and direction of the party. At the central committee meeting on March 1 candidates will be nominated and on April 5 elections will be held.
These elections determine the future of our party and how effective we are in developing and electing the best Democrats to office. Elections matter. You matter. Mark your calendar and join us!
Upcoming OFA Events
Check out these upcoming events with
Organizing For America!
OFA-CAN TONIGHT with special guest
Body: Tonight at OFA-Community Action Night we will a guest presenter from the White House. In addition to our usual food, friends, education, and activism we will have the White House Director of Intergovernmental Affairs, Cecilia Muñoz, to discuss the Administrations goals for Immigration Reform.
When: Tonight, March 9th, 5-8pm
Where: WashoeDEMS HQ
Contact: Tom Hamilton, 775.813.0181, hamiltont@dnc.org
RSVP: HERE
OFA-CAN: LGBTQ
Join OFA volunteers for our community action night featuring special guest and Clark County Stonewall Dems Chair, Derek Washington. Our weekly potluck is a great chance to meet other volunteers in our area and learn more about the issues. After our informational session we break out into action teams for 90 minutes to engage in activism that makes a difference.
When: Wednesday, March 16th, 5-8pm
Where: WashoeDEMS HQ
Contact: Tom Hamilton, 775.813.0181, hamiltont@dnc.org
RSVP: HERE
Camp OFA
For new and returning volunteers, Camp-OFA is your opportunity to get caught up. Learn what makes OFA such an exciting way to be active as we discuss the fundamentals of grassroots organizing for change. And remember to stick around afterward to meet all of our wonderful active volunteers at our monthly Potluck!
When: Saturday March 19th, 9am-12 Camp OFA, 12pm All Volunteer Potluck
Where: WashoeDEMS HQ
Contact: Tom Hamilton, 775.813.0181, hamiltont@dnc.org
RSVP: HERE
Help Grow the Grassroots!
OFA in Northern Nevada is helping hundreds of volunteers get to know each other through a series of neighborhood house meetings. Why should we only meet fellow activists at the headquarters? This is your chance to help turn our activist network into an activist community! If you would like to host or attend a House Meeting in your area, then just use the contact information below to learn more.
Contact: Tom Hamilton, 775.813.0181, hamiltont@dnc.org
The 2012 Presidential Caucus is less than one year away! In anticipation of this historic event, the Nevada State Democratic Party has released a draft of the 2012 Delegate Selection Process. To read the draft and find out how to submit public comment, please click HERE
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